Chapter 61

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After dinner, Jifeng accompanied Xu Xian in watching a TV drama that he couldn't understand. Seeing Xu Xian burst into laughter from time to time, he could only smile along and occasionally type a few words on his laptop, chatting with his friends.

Lin Hui walked in with the test report, bowed slightly to Xu Xian, and then approached Jifeng, handing him the freshly prepared report.

Jifeng glanced at it and immediately raised his head in surprise, saying, "Are you sure? They're not joking, right?"

Xu Xian curiously leaned over to take a look and also widened her beautiful eyes in surprise, looking at Lin Hui as if she were really joking.

Neither of them fully understood the nutritional and meat quality test results, but they knew it meant the fish was rich in nutrients and had a delicious taste. However, the recommended price made both of them see dollar signs in their eyes.

The price of the Balong fish was set by the experts at $120 per pound, while the Kadaniel fish was even more expensive, at $300 per pound. After testing, they found that these two types of fish were best eaten raw, with no bacteria or pollution, making them completely pure and green food, surpassing even the world's highest standards.

Additionally, the experts discovered that these fish had extremely high medicinal value, but due to the short time frame, they had invited several experts in pharmacology to conduct further research.

Thinking about a single Balong fish weighing over a hundred pounds, at $300 per pound, it would cost over $30,000, which was not something an average person could afford. Of course, no one could eat such a large fish in one sitting; even ten people would struggle.

At this moment, Xu Xian realized that the fish Jifeng had given her was so expensive, almost comparable to gold. The thought of eating several thousand dollars worth of food in one meal made Xu Xian feel like she was in a dream, her head spinning, and her eyes filled with deep affection for Jifeng.

Lin Hui was also excited, never expecting such delicious fish to be so expensive. Most importantly, they were unique, with no other source available. Being by Jifeng's side was truly a blessing. "Boss, they're not joking. If they weren't worried about the price being too high for anyone to afford, it might have been even higher."

Jifeng nodded slightly, thinking it was understandable. After all, these two types of fish were not only delicious but also rare. Anything new would always be extremely expensive at first, and the price would naturally drop as supply increased.

Looking at Xu Xian, who was carefully examining the test report, Jifeng smiled and said, "Secretary Lin, transfer the Jeju Lake fish farm to Xian's name. Consider it my wedding gift to her. In the future, only there will raise these two precious fish."

Xu Xian was stunned and was about to speak when Jifeng pulled her into a hug and kissed her. She blushed and pushed him away, her face flushed, especially with Lin Hui standing nearby.

"Wife, don't refuse. Consider it a gift for our son."

Hearing Jifeng's words, Xu Xian opened her mouth but didn't refuse, smiling and nodding.

Lin Hui watched enviously. As a woman, who wouldn't want a husband who treated her well? Lin Hui had her own thoughts about Jifeng, but she noticed he didn't seem to be the type to be swayed by women. At first, she worried about being sexually harassed by Jifeng, but now she often dreamed about him, while he seemed oblivious to her, which made her somewhat disappointed.

The next day, the media on Jeju Island reported that the island's new fish species, the Balong and Kadaniel, had been released in limited quantities. Their unique and delicious taste, along with their world-class nutritional value, attracted many wealthy people eager to try them. After tasting them, these people almost unanimously became loyal customers of the Balong and Kadaniel fish. The high-end restaurants in luxury hotels were instantly packed.

Despite the extremely high prices, many people were still willing to pay, especially wealthy tourists from around the world, who would even extend their stay to enjoy more meals. The many corporate representatives on the island, who were not short of money, booked tables in high-end restaurants for weeks in advance, leaving no empty seats.

Seeing the overwhelming popularity, Zheng Junshou had to supply some independent high-end restaurants to ease the pressure. However, with the rapid depletion of inventory, he was concerned about future shortages. The only solution was to accelerate the expansion of Jeju Lake to start breeding these fish as soon as possible. Every day of production meant a pile of gold coins, and these fish were truly like swimming gold.

Driven by the massive financial incentives, Zheng Junshou almost monitored the construction site day and night. Dozens of excavators worked around the clock, completing the entire project within a month. Apart from the newly constructed lake shore, which still needed some time to dry, the rest was ready for water storage.

With the completion of the bidding process on Jeju Island, nearly $30 billion in contracts were divided among companies from over 20 countries, and construction began across the island. Countless goods and raw materials were transported to the two major ports by cargo ships.

Jeju Island had almost no industry, so almost all construction materials had to be purchased externally. All contracts were lump-sum contracts, and the raw materials had to be prepared by the construction companies themselves. Although this was troublesome, it made the countries where these companies were based very happy, as the projects involved a wide range of materials, indirectly boosting orders in related industries.

Especially the orders from China, which were the most, due to their competitive prices and quality.

The first project to start was the installation of tens of thousands of solar and wind-powered streetlights across the island. All existing streetlights were removed and replaced with new, equally bright, solar and wind-powered streetlights. This single contract was worth over $100 million, enough to keep a medium-sized lighting manufacturer busy. After the installation, the entire island was brightly lit at night, with streetlights wherever there were people, even in tourist areas, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery for longer.

In some villages, where the streets were previously dark at night, Jifeng had them all equipped with streetlights. This was reported in the media, and many people who had been skeptical of Jifeng gradually accepted him as the new island lord, starting to think of themselves as working for him and being his island residents.

At the same time, construction began on the largest hotel on the island, the Jeju Grand Hotel. Funded independently by Jifeng, the project was expected to cost about $2.5 billion and take three years to complete. It would be built between the Chinese Tourism Zone and Seogwipo City, adjacent to the former, and just 7 kilometers from Jifeng's new home.

The design of the hotel, which had been completed earlier but lacked investors due to its high cost and low return on investment, was immediately approved by Jifeng after he took over the island. The design was based on the island's natural topography, creating an artificial landscape with valleys and canyons, terraced surfaces, and interconnected open courtyards and internal courtyards. The hotel would have nearly 3,000 rooms, connected by the central courtyard, forming a continuous green landscape, creating a natural atmosphere inside.

The landscape would extend through the canyons and wind through residential areas, blending seamlessly with the coastal forest. The hotel would have numerous multifunctional spaces, including cinemas, restaurants, aquariums, coastal promenades, and docks. These spaces would be interconnected, creating another natural beauty on the island.

Unlike others who considered the return on investment, Jifeng focused more on enhancing the island's scenery to attract tourists in the long term. Once completed, it would be a landmark in Asia and the most distinctive building on Jeju Island, representing the island's rolling hills and natural beauty.

With the leveling of the West Island power station, the surveying of the island's high-speed railway, the start of the streetlight project, the construction of the Jeju-Seogwipo Expressway, and the renovation and expansion of several schools, the entire island became a bustling construction site. Workers from over a dozen countries numbered in the tens of thousands, and as they moved around, Jeju Island's beautiful scenery and charming landscapes were deeply remembered in many countries, attracting more and more tourists.

Meanwhile, Jifeng was fully focused on his studies. Yes, studying. In a meeting room of the hotel, several professors from the Electrical Engineering Department of Jeju University and over a dozen local master's students, led by Jifeng, were diligently studying the wireless power station documents, which filled an entire truck when printed.

Such advanced and comprehensive high-voltage and low-voltage application data excited the professors and students, who dove into the documents and couldn't pull themselves away.