Reborn in 1994, escaping from marriage and going sea fishing, I won!

Chapter 1290 Seeking a Breakthrough, Cooperation

It wasn't that no one around him introduced him to potential partners, but Zhang Fengming rejected them all.

He's not picky about how good-looking the other person is, but there has to be a connection between them. So far, he hasn't found anyone he feels a connection with, though it's not that he hasn't. He admires outstanding women like Liu Meilan and Tang Xiaoyu, but they're already taken.

Zhang Fengming is busy with work, immersing himself in pearl and seafood farming, and also overseeing the construction of an electric vehicle production line. He's having a blast! He's forgotten all about finding a wife.

There's also a skincare company in Hai Province that, through research on South Sea pearls from Sifang Island, discovered many benefits. The resulting products are quite effective.

"Factory manager, why don't we just buy directly from the local pearl farmers?" Manager Wang asked. "If we buy from Sifang Island Pearl Farming Company, the price will definitely be very high. Our products have always been mid-to-low grade, and we may not be able to afford such a high price."

Factory Director Li frowned. "Of course I know this is the best approach, but I've heard that South Sea pearls from Sifang Island have unique characteristics. Many big brands buy pearls directly from farmers, but the quality isn't as good as those bought from the Sifang Island pearl farming company."

Manager Wang looked puzzled. "But most of them are raised by farmers. What's the difference?"

Factory Director Li shook his head. "On the surface, there's no difference, but the effects are different. You don't want the pearls you buy to gradually lose their effectiveness, do you? I think these pearls might have undergone other processing steps that we don't know about. Even those big brands can't solve it, so how can we?"

Manager Wang may not know much about South Sea pearls from Sifang Island, but he understands international capital. He'll never spend more money than he can afford. His willingness to lower his expectations and abandon his original choice suggests there are unavoidable reasons why he wants to buy Sifang Island pearls again.

"Factory manager, you're right. How about we visit the pearl farm on Sifang Island? We're in the same industry, so we can exchange ideas and learn from each other."

Factory Director Li thought for a moment, "That's right, we also cultivate pearls from Sifang Island here. Why don't we go and inquire about it? It's better to be prepared. When we go, we'll be able to target our efforts."

Manager Wang agreed, "Factory Director, you're right."

Factory Director Li used his connections to find Zhang Fengming and invited him to dinner, but Zhang Fengming refused.

"Director Li, you are a well-known local enterprise. Please feel free to ask if there is anything you need me to do." Zhang Fengming was very polite. He was in charge of economic development and attached great importance to both private and non-state-owned enterprises. "The premise is that it is legal and compliant. We cannot do anything illegal or irregular."

Seeing Zhang Fengming's polite manner, Director Li smiled and said, "Boss, don't worry, I've come to inquire about the pearls from Sifang Island. We are also a company specializing in pearl skincare product research, and we have some questions we'd like to discuss with them."

Zhang Fengming suddenly realized, "Oh, I see! It's great that you have this idea. I invited them to invest and set up a factory here before, but they said we have a pearl skincare factory here, which is pretty good, so they didn't come."

Upon hearing this, Factory Director Li breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, they hadn't come; otherwise, they would have had to go bankrupt.

“County Chief Zhang, you have a lot of dealings with them, could you introduce us?” Factory Director Li asked in a low voice. “We have developed a product using their pearls, and it works very well. However, the raw materials are controlled by the Sifang Island Pearl Farm, so we need to communicate about the raw material issue.”

Zhang Fengming nodded, "Okay, I'll get in touch with them for you. However, although we also cultivate South Sea pearls on Sifang Island, we all sign contracts with them. If... if you want to buy them, you must discuss it with them first. From what I know of President Liu, they are not the kind of company that will drive people to ruin; they still have a very strong sense of responsibility."

Factory Director Li agreed, "Let's lay everything out in the open, discuss our difficulties, and cooperate with each other."

“Yes!” Zhang Fengming agreed. “You go back first, I’ll communicate with them. If they are interested, I’ll let you know.”

"Thank you so much!" Factory Director Li said politely.

Zhang Fengming called Liu Meilan, "President Liu, I have something to discuss... Are you interested?"

Liu Meilan was taken aback. "Do the pearl skincare products they've developed really have sun protection effects?"

"Yes, it's very effective at sun protection!" Zhang Fengming replied. "I used a little specifically, and it's really great. The areas on my arms where I applied it are noticeably less tanned. Are you interested?"

Liu Meilan nodded, "Yes! Here's what we'll do: I'll arrange the work first, and two days later, I'll take my team to that factory to investigate. If they really have the capability, then we can discuss further cooperation."

Zhang Fengming didn't expect Liu Meilan to be so interested. "Sure, you're welcome anytime."

When Zhang Fengming relayed the news to Factory Director Li, they were very happy and immediately led the workers to start cleaning and arranging all aspects of the factory, waiting for Liu Meilan to come and inspect.

Tang Xiaoyu and Liu Meilan were very interested because their research team had not yet developed a product with good sun protection effects.

The inspection team that went this time included not only staff members, but also R&D personnel.

Of course, there was another familiar face in the group. Carrying large and small bags, Sister Chen followed behind Liu Meilan, preparing to go to Hai Province together.

Liu Meilan raised an eyebrow. "Sister-in-law Chen, you...you're going on a trip, do you really need to bring so much stuff?"

Sister-in-law Chen waved her hand, "I'm not going on vacation, I'm going to visit Shuhua!"

"Huh?" Liu Meilan was taken aback. "Shuhua graduated?"

Sister Chen nodded, "She graduated with a master's degree and was assigned to the rocket base here. I only found out by receiving the letter. She didn't have time to come back, so I went over there."

Liu Meilan exclaimed in surprise, "You graduated so quickly, that's amazing!"

Sister-in-law Chen smiled. "Oh, now that I've graduated, I have a good job. I can focus on research and development, and I won't have to worry about the future. I wrote to her to ask if she's dating anyone. She said she was too busy, and I'm worried. She's not getting any younger; if she doesn't find someone soon, we'll have to settle down later!"

She will grow old, her younger daughter will get married and start her own family, and her older daughter will be all alone. What will become of her?

Seeing Chen's worry, Liu Meilan smiled and said, "Sister-in-law Chen, Shuhua is so beautiful and talented, she will find a good partner."

"Thank you for your kind words." Sister Chen smiled broadly upon hearing this. She would have taken it as mere politeness from others, but since Liu Meilan said it, maybe it really was true?

Taking a plane is the fastest option, and Zhang Fengming personally came to pick him up from the airport.

Zhang Fengming greeted them warmly, "General Manager Liu, General Manager Tang, welcome to visit our local Run Pearl. This is Factory Director Li and Manager Wang."

Liu Meilan said politely, "Hello, Director Li, hello, Manager Wang. There are a lot of people at the airport, let's settle in first, and then we'll visit the company. Is that alright?"

"Everything is arranged, the car is outside." Zhang Fengming seemed to see Liu Meilan investing in skincare products, whether it was a sole proprietorship or a joint venture, it would be of great benefit to the local area.