To quickly find a suitable food processingpany, Li Yalin requested Ai to analyze a list of regr food processingpanies in Moro. Ai was tasked with evaluating the pros and cons of each firm based on their registered addresses and satellite imagery of the skyline. One of Ai’s significant strengths is its ability to think independently. This means Li Yalin canmunicate his requirements directly without needing step-by-step guidance. Ai was instructed to identify a foodpany that, while not operating efficiently, possessed sufficientnd and building space capable of amodating thousands of people, ideally situated far from densely popted areas.
In response, Ai promptly identified fivepanies that aligned with Li Yalin’s specifications.
All five selectedpanies are situated in rtively remote areas of Moro. Notably, one is located just 100 kilometers from Duke Mining and less than 50 kilometers from the coast. This location is ideal for housing people awaiting transfer abroad.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
The following morning, Li Yalin parted ways with Charlie and headed to thepany for a closer inspection.
Meanwhile, Charlie remained in their hotel room, seated on the floor, diligently reviewing a set of hand seals while gradually gathering spiritual energy.
Charlie has be deeply engrossed in mastering these hand seals, akin to a wool enthusiast absorbed in their craft. Whenever he finds time, he practices, exchanging surplus spiritual energy for his own by repeatedly going through the hand seals.
After a three-hour drive, Li Yalin finally reached the town where the food processingpany was situated.
Thispany is located on the outskirts of the town, employing over 300 workers, most of whom are residents. The town lies approximately 30 kilometers from a fishing port on Moro’s northeast coast. Since it isn’t directly on the coast, the locals have no opportunities to be fishermen.
While fishermen along the coast improve their livelihoods through fishing, the vigers from this small town are left to seek employment at nearby seafood processingpanies. The firm chosen by Li Yalin specializes in producing seafood processed foods, particrly canned sardines.
Moro holds the title for the world’srgest sardine exporter, with hundreds, if not thousands, ofpanies in the country thriving on canned sardine and seafood production. Despite the boost to Moro’s GDP from sardines, manypanies involved in canned sardine production face significant challenges.
The industry suffers from low profit margins due to an oversaturated market; many firms struggle to survive. Thepany Li Yalin targeted has experienced simr issues.
Founded by a former local government employee over a decade ago, the business has grown but is now hindered by outdated production technology and declining efficiency. The owner, now elderly, has lost his ambition, choosing to rely on thepany for minimal profits. This mindset has prevented him from investing in necessary upgrades and expansions, further diminishing the firm’spetitiveness.<fn0249> ?? ??? ???? ?? ???? ???? ???????s, ????s? ??s?? f?ndnovel</fn0249>
Moreover, selling such an outdated enterprise is challenging. With low industry profits and high costs associated with upgrades, potential buyers are deterred by the risks involved.
Li Yalin also recognized the logistical advantage of seafood processingpanies, which require vehicles to transport raw materials between the factory and the dock. This would allow Charlie to discreetly transport individuals via sea routes, using the seafood processing factory as a cover for the vehicles making these trips.
Overall, this enterprise emerged as the most suitable option.
Upon arriving at the food processing facility, Li Yalin noticed the absence of security; the rundown entrance stood wide open. The factory building, while expansive, appeared quite old and in disrepair.
Upon entering, he found an open area of approximately three to four thousand square meters, where a dpidated Fiat, various bicycles, and a few heavily modified motorcycles were parked.
To the right was an unloading and storage section, featuring a cargo tform and a well-sealed building that Li Yalin surmised was a cold storage facility for raw materials. A truck was parked at the cargo tform, with loaders transferring fresh seafood covered in ice into the cold storage.
Beyond the cold storagey the main factory building, likely housing the processing production line. There was another cargo tform on the left, with an enclosed building behind it that Li Yalin spected was for the storage and loading of finished products.
As Li Yalin approached thergest factory building, he was met with a cacophony of noise. The production of canned goods requires heating and sterilization, leading to waves of humid heat emanating from therge entrance.
Once inside, Li Yalin caught the attention of a worker, who approached him cautiously in the local dialect. Recognizing the employee’s uncertainty, Li Yalin offered a ten-dor bill and stated in English, “Where can I find your boss? I would like to speak with him.”
The worker, unfamiliar with English or French but understanding the term “boss,” quickly realized Li Yalin’s intent. Grateful for the generous payment, which exceeded his daily wage, he eagerly led Li Yalin to the boss’s office.
The boss’s office is situated in a two-story steel-structured building adjacent to the factory, featuring ss walls that provide a clear view of the entire operation.
Upon seeing a stranger brought in by an employee, the boss appeared surprised and scrutinized Li Yalin from a distance.
Though Li Yalin was disguised, his Asian features stood out among the predominantly Moran workforce, making him a rare sight.
Prior to his visit, Li Yalin had researched the boss’s background. At 61 years old, he transitioned from a civil servant in a higher-level city government to entrepreneurship in the seafood processing sector, returning to establish a canning factory in his hometown.