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September 15, the first day of home confinement. Google search reading

At nine o'clock in the morning, the couple got up.

The first thing Xu Dong did after opening his eyes was to touch the home nuclear radiation meter next to the pillow. He bought this thing at a high price and could detect the radiation intensity in the manor at any time.

After a simple operation, the result came out.

The radiation value was just slightly higher than the normal standard.

The couple breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

At 9:30 in the morning, they started to eat breakfast, but this time they didn't open the fire. Each person was given a piece of bread, which was left over from the previous two days, and there were about a hundred boxes.

The security team members were flattered. Although the food supply was sufficient in the past two years, the habit of eating two meals a day that they had developed before was not reversed.

For the people of Daxia, this is a precautionary measure that has penetrated into their bones and will never be out of date.

After breakfast, Xu Dong plunged into the temporary study. He wanted to listen to the mid-month work report of the bakery and Xinke Seaweed.

There is an undersea optical cable between China and Kangaroo Country, so the communication between the two countries has not been interrupted, and he can still remotely control the two companies in China.

The first report is about the Coke Bakery.

From the beginning of the month to now, the bakery has been overloaded, and the output is almost three times that of last month, but the profit has not increased much.

The reason is very simple, because this is an official centralized procurement.

Xu Dong earns more from the difference in selling flour than this, so it is no wonder that he is not interested.

"How is the factory now? Can the quality control be guaranteed? Make sure that the workers are emotionally stable."

The country entered a lockdown two days ago, a day and a half earlier than Sydney, but the country had an experience before, so it did not cause too much panic.

"Mr. Xu, at the request of the superior department, the factory has fully implemented closed management. All employees, including me, have moved into the staff dormitory.

In addition, we have temporarily installed air showers at the entrances of the workshops to ensure that no pollution sources are brought into the production workshops. We will strictly control the quality.

As for the employees' emotions, they are generally stable. After all, the benefits of our company are still very attractive to ordinary people, and everyone is willing to cooperate."

Yu Maolin answered in detail.

"That's good, keep it up."

Xu Dong encouraged, and then ended the video call.

Next was Xinke Seaweed. Ye Hui was not so calm and complained as soon as she came up.

"Mr. Xu, I really have no choice."

"What's wrong?"

"Because the offshore water source has been contaminated by radiation, it is estimated that it will not be long before our company will be in a dilemma of no water available."

"Have you reported it to District Chief Liao?"

Xu Dong was overwhelmed for a while.

Even if he was in the capital, this was not a problem he could solve. The daily water consumption of Xinke Seaweed was very alarming, and it was not a matter of adding a few more filtration systems.

"It was reported, but District Chief Liao didn't have any good solutions. The city planned to extend the water intake and prepare to pump water from the deep sea.

However, the entire renovation project is expected to take one or two months, and we can't wait until then. Before the end of the month, the seaweed will die on a large scale."

"Have you discussed the remedial measures?"

Xu Dong frowned and asked.

"The only way at present is to use water tankers to get water from the deep sea area, but in this way, the entire production cost will undoubtedly increase a lot."

"Calculated in two months, how much will the loss be?"

"Three billion is definitely there."

Ye Hui said helplessly.

The dispatch of water tankers is not only about rent and freight, but also requires temporary renovation of ports and water pipelines, which involves many links.

Especially in the current special environment.

The cost of outdoor construction is almost five or six times that of usual.

Xu Dong gritted his teeth and said, "Three billion is three billion. Let's save the production base first, otherwise the loss will be even greater."

"Mr. Xu, the stock price will be..."

Next month, the third quarter financial report will be announced. The company's finances were originally in a loss state, and now it has suddenly increased by three billion.

I'm afraid there will be many limit downs, and this matter will not be passed.

"Don't worry about the stock price first. In the next four or five years, we have no financing needs. Let's do whatever we want! Even if it falls below the issue price, it will not affect us much."

Xu Dong said desperately.

"If I had known this, I might as well choose not to go public!" Ye Hui regretted.

"Okay, it's too late to say anything now. Is there anything else?"

"Yes, Professor Huang has recently developed a strong interest in volcanic ash. After all, volcanic ash contains many trace elements. He wants to develop a special fertilizer for seaweed based on this."

"This is a good thing. I fully support it."

Xu Dong smiled and nodded.

Since the Sulfate volcano erupted, most of the United States has been covered with thick volcanic ash, and the central area is even more than ten meters thick.

There is no cheaper raw material than volcanic ash.

If the research and development is successful, it is tantamount to digging up a big gold mine, and it may even allow Xinke Seaweed to turn losses into profits ahead of schedule. He can't find any reason to object.

"Professor Huang wants to transport a ship of volcanic ash from the United States for testing, but the other side is now completely deserted, and even safety cannot be guaranteed. I'm afraid it will cost a lot."

"Can't we go to Nisang?"

"No, the volcanic ash in Nisang is contaminated by radioactive dust and cannot be used at all. The United States is separated from us by the Pacific Ocean!"

Europa, Daxia, Nisang and Sulfate Volcano.

Most of the four places are located between 30 degrees north latitude and 60 degrees north latitude. Those who have studied high school geography know that westerly winds prevail here, also known as the westerly belt.

The volcanic ash of Sulfate Volcano passed through Europa from west to east, and after merging with radioactive dust, it continued to blow eastward to Daxia and Nisang.

"Okay, how much budget do you want this time?"

You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child.

Xu Dong could only agree.

"The details are not clear yet, but no matter what, without a few hundred million, this thing will definitely not be done."

Ye Hui reported in a low voice.

Xu Dong took a deep breath: "Damn, this money is really not enough. I originally thought that 15 billion could at least last for 10 or 8 years. Now it seems that it will be good if it can last for 5 years!"

"Mr. Xu, that's why I advise you to pay more attention to the stock price." Ye Hui said bitterly.

Scientific research is always about spending money.

Paying for scientific research out of your own pocket is the same as a big director making a movie at his own expense. It is risky and not a long-term solution. There are very few such suckers.

"Let's not talk about this. Let's get through this hurdle first! Don't worry about the funds. I still have some money in my hand and will inject it at a critical moment."

Xu Dong quickly comforted.

"I know."

Ye Hui nodded seriously.

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