Yu Jinshan finally calmed down, thinking that the value of the pearl was indeed as described. This trip to sea had earned more than 100 million. He figured that Yu Changhe would definitely not disagree with his suggestion. In the past, Yu Changhe would agree to any suggestion without hesitation. Today, since Hu Yun had the ability, Yu Changhe would be even less likely to say anything.
Yu Changhe nodded in response. Zhao Chengguang had already reported the general situation to him over the phone, so he wasn't surprised. The only thing he didn't know was that there were still some small pearls, but that didn't matter.
Zhao Chengguang continued, "Also, Uncle Yu, about the giant squid that Xiao Hu caught while harvesting pearl oysters, I just mentioned it in the market circle, and more than a dozen places have called to inquire, including aquariums, marine research institutes, and so on. However, the aquarium offered 1.6 million, while the marine research institute offered 600,000, a difference of more than a million. Other companies, and even foreign companies, have inquired, with the highest offer reaching 800,000 US dollars..."
Zhao Chengguang scratched his head, then looked at Yu Changhe somewhat awkwardly and said, "Well, Dad will have to make the decision."
Yu Jinshan didn't understand Zhao Chengguang's meaning, but Yu Changhe did. Local tycoons of their status valued appearances above all else. Although their behind-the-scenes dealings were shady, they were always eager to do things that would make them look good.
The Ocean Academy is a state-owned institution, and maintaining good relations with state-owned institutions brings many benefits. Although according to Zhao Chengguang's price, the Ocean Academy would lose more than 5 million yuan in revenue, with 120 million yuan in pearl revenue, this amount is insignificant.
After thinking for a moment, Yu Changhe waved his hand and said, "Cheng Guang, you should discuss this with the Institute of Marine Science. We don't want money; we'll donate the squid to them, but we need to hold a donation ceremony."
These words were exactly what Zhao Chengguang wanted to hear. It seemed that his father-in-law was still the wiser one. He was in charge of over six million squid. If he were to sell it to the Ocean Research Institute for six hundred thousand, it would be better to donate it directly to them. What use was a mere six hundred thousand? Although the amount of money received was much less, the meaning was completely different. They were paying for it, which was different from not asking for a penny.
Besides, scientific research institutions are usually poor institutions with no money to burn; they have reputation but no money. The Yu family, on the other hand, has money but lacks reputation, so this deal is certainly feasible.
Zhou Xuan also felt that Yu Changhe had some skill and ruthlessness. He understood that he himself would do the same thing. In this society, no one sympathizes with the weak; it's survival of the fittest. He had come to the East China Sea and was on their ship. If it weren't for his special ability to do something that satisfied them, based on his unauthorized casting of the net on the last voyage, if he hadn't achieved results, he would have been driven away again and would have been adrift once more.
Zhao Chengguang nodded with a smile, then asked, "Dad, there's one more thing. How should we give out the bonus this time?"
Although he and Yu Jinshan both receive performance bonuses, they are considered to be on the same side, so there's no need to hide anything from them.
"What are you thinking?" Yu Changhe didn't answer Zhao Chengguang, but instead asked him.
Zhao Chengguang chuckled and said, "Dad, I think we should give each of the crew members on the ship an 800,000 yuan bonus, my second uncle and I will each get 1 million yuan, and as for Xiao Hu, hehe, I think..."
Zhao Chengguang smiled again before speaking: "I think we should give him 15 million to buy him a house and a home, so he can feel at home. Money is important, but family is even more important. If he has a home here, things will be much easier."
Yu Changhe's eyes lit up. Although he disagreed with Zhao Chengguang's offer of a 15 million yuan bonus, he agreed with his suggestion to settle down and start a business. This method was feasible.
After a moment's thought, Yu Changhe asked, "Cheng Guang, what are your thoughts on what you said about providing a house for Hu Yun?"
Zhao Chengguang immediately chuckled and said, "Dad, that's easy to say. Doesn't my brother-in-law have a newly built mansion? Let's pick a villa worth several million as a bonus for Xiao Hu. The villa's ownership isn't ours, right? We can stall for time and say it's a procedural issue that can't be resolved in a short while, but the house will definitely be his. That way, even if Xiao Hu wants to leave, he won't be willing to give up a villa worth several million. That way, we can keep him firmly with us."
Yu Changhe and Yu Jinshan both chuckled; Zhao Chengguang's move was truly brilliant.
Zhao Chengguang chuckled and added, "And another thing, once you have a house and money, then it comes down to women. Once a man has a home, a wife and children, you can't kick him out."
Then he turned his head towards Yuqi and said, "Qiqi, this matter depends on you."
Yuqi blushed, then spat out, "What does this have to do with me?"
Volume 1, Chapter 465: The Jade Family Interrogation
Chapter 465 Yu Family Face-to-Face Interrogation
Yuqi was a little shy and embarrassed. She thought her brother-in-law Zhao Chengguang meant that she should marry Hu Yun and leave Hu Yun in the Yu family. Her expression was a mixture of shame and anger.
Zhao Chengguang chuckled and said, "Qiqi, you know so many pretty girls. Introduce one to Hu Yun so he can settle down. With a family, where else can he run off to?"
Yuqi was taken aback, then realized that her brother-in-law wasn't talking about her, and that she had misunderstood. Her face immediately flushed with embarrassment, and she said angrily, "Where would I introduce a beautiful woman to him? Besides, look at him, would any pretty girl even be interested in him? Would she be with him?"
"You're mistaken," Zhao Chengguang waved his hand and said, "These days, every girl wants to marry a capable husband. As the saying goes, 'Marry a man for food and clothing.' Girls these days are very realistic. The prettier they are, the more capable and financially stable their husbands are. It's not about being handsome; these days, handsome men are the least valuable."
Zhao Chengguang's words were indeed true, and Yuqi agreed with his point of view. However, she certainly wouldn't agree verbally. She snorted and said, "Nobody would believe you. I'm not saying that handsome guys are all that matters, but it's definitely not about whether they have money or not. That's just being materialistic."
Zhao Chengguang chuckled and didn't say anything more. He had been married to Yuqi's sister for many years and had children, so he naturally didn't need to hold back in front of Yu Changhe. Let him call him snobbish if he wanted; after all, who isn't snobbish in this society?
Upon hearing Zhao Chengguang's words, Yu Changhe suddenly had a thought. He glanced at his daughter Yu Qi and thought to himself, "If this Hu Yun becomes my son-in-law, then there's no doubt he'll help the Yu family, and I can rest assured."
However, she also knew that her youngest daughter, Yuqi, was always proud and arrogant, and she didn't care about ordinary people.
But the atmosphere is pretty good right now, so why not take this opportunity to invite Hu Yun over for a meal, and then try to get some information out of him? We can also test Hu Yun's abilities and see what he's capable of in other areas.
"Cheng Guang... Go upstairs and invite Hu Yun down. Tell him that our Yu family has invited him to our home for a meal today, so we can have a chat and thank him for his contributions to our Yu family's fishing boats."
Yu Changhe waved to Zhao Chengguang to invite Zhou Xuan down, and then called over the nanny, Wu Ma, instructing her to prepare a more lavish meal for the guests.
Zhao Chengguang was delighted. This was even better. With the boss's attitude, Xiao Hu had nothing to complain about. The boss personally treated him to a meal and provided generous gifts, which clearly showed great sincerity.
Watching Zhao Chengguang leave happily, Yu Changhe fell into deep thought again. He was interested in interviewing Zhou Xuan, but of course he couldn't reveal it now. He would see how things went. Whether his daughter liked him or not was not important; the key was whether he was satisfied. If he passed the interview, and as long as he felt that Zhou Xuan was a perfect match for Yu Qi and could bring unimaginable help to the Yu family, then sacrificing his daughter wouldn't matter. Besides, this Hu Yun was young. As long as he had the ability to help the Yu family make a lot of money, he himself could also enjoy wealth and honor, and his daughter would naturally be happy for the rest of her life.
People nowadays talk about love that transcends life and death, love that lasts until the end of time, love that will never fade, and love that will never change. That's all bullshit. If you starve yourself for a few meals, you'll probably be able to eat dog food and pig swill. How could you possibly be willing to die for your lover?
It's all just talk. No matter how good your acting is, nothing beats having money in your hands.
Uncle Yu smiled slightly, pleased that Yu Changhe had arranged for Zhao Chengguang to invite Hu Yun down for dinner. As long as they treated Hu Yun well, he probably wouldn't let it go.
Yuqi was actually a little shy. Zhao Chengguang's words had unintentionally touched her. Although she didn't have such thoughts, it was still a little embarrassing to say them out loud. She had misunderstood.
Upstairs, in a room on the fifth floor, Zhou Xuan panicked. This Yu Changhe wanted to invite him to his home for dinner, which he wasn't used to. Moreover, it seemed that this old man Yu was very cunning, far beyond what Zhao Chengguang and others could compare to.
Less than two minutes later, Zhao Chengguang came up, knocked on Zhou Xuan's door, and then pushed it open, smiling broadly as he said to Zhou Xuan, "Little Hu, good news! My father-in-law, who is also your big boss, wants to invite you to his home for a casual meal, hehe..."
Then, he leaned closer, lowered his voice, and said, "Xiao Hu, I've already mentioned the bonus to my father-in-law. He'll prepare a gift for you that you won't expect, hehe. Although it was my suggestion, I'll keep it a secret from you. You'll be pleasantly surprised when you find out."
Zhou Xuan wore a bitter face. What kind of surprise could there be? He had heard everything. Giving him a house without a property certificate and then finding him a wife? He might as well not have such a surprise.
Originally, he wanted to hide away to the ends of the earth, to stay quietly, but things gradually drifted away from his ideas. He only wanted to use his abilities to get a job that he liked, but he didn't expect that his abilities would bring him not only a job, but also an uncontrollable new life. It seems that his desire for a peaceful life is just a pipe dream, unless he completely stops using his powers.
He was about to decline again, but Zhao Chengguang wouldn't let him have a chance to explain and dragged him downstairs.
Zhou Xuan was helpless. Zhao Chengguang was very excited. The last time he went to sea, he made a net profit of more than five million. This trip was even more amazing. Not counting the part he owed, he had already earned more than forty million. In any case, Zhou Xuan had made him look good and allowed him to hold his head high.
Downstairs in the living room, Zhou Xuan was familiar with all the decorations; his ability to detect things was more comprehensive and tangible than what he could see with his naked eye.
In the living room, Yu Changhe and Yu Jinshan sat in the head of the large mahogany chair, while Yu Qi sat beside them.