My Siheyuan Shelter

Chapter 642 New uses for volcanic ash

September 9th, the first day of home closure.

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

The first thing Xu Dong did after opening his eyes was to reach for the household nuclear radiation measuring instrument next to his pillow. This thing was bought at a high price, and it can detect the radiation intensity in the manor at any time.

After some simple operations, the result came out.

Radiation values ​​are only slightly higher than normal standards.

The couple breathed a sigh of relief.

Breakfast started at [-]:[-] in the morning, but this time there was no fire, and each person was given a piece of bread, which was left over from the previous two days, and there were about a hundred boxes left.

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 had not been reversed.

For the Daxia people, this is the permeation of vigilance in times of peace, which will never go out of style.

After breakfast, Xu Dong plunged into the temporary study, where he was going to listen to the mid-month work reports of the bakery and Xinke Seaweed.

There is a submarine 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 domestic companies.

The first to report is the Coke Bread Factory.

From the beginning of the month to now, the bakery has been overloaded with production almost three times that of last month, but profits have not increased much.

The reason is simple, because this is an official collection.

Xu Dong's price difference for selling flour is much more profitable than this, so it's no wonder he's not interested.

"How is the factory now? Can the quality control be guaranteed? We must ensure that the workers are emotionally stable."

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

"Mr. Xu, at the request of the superior department, the current factory area has fully implemented closed management. All employees, including me, have lived in the employee dormitory.

Moreover, at each entrance of the workshop, we have temporarily installed air showers, so that pollution sources will never be brought into the production workshop, and we will strictly control the quality.

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

Yu Maolin replied in detail.

"That's good, keep it up."

Xu Dong gave a word of encouragement, and then hastily ended the video call.

Next is Xinke Seaweed. Ye Hui's side is not so calm.

"Xu Dong, I really have nothing to do here."

"what happened?"

"Because the offshore water sources have suffered radiation pollution, it is estimated that our company will be in the predicament of having no water available in a short time."

"Have you reported it to District Chief Liao?"

Xu Dong's head was as big as a cow for a moment.

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

"Reflected, but District Mayor Liao didn't have any good solutions. The city plans to extend the water intake and prepare to draw water from the deep sea.

However, the entire renovation project is expected to take one or two months. We can't wait until that time. Before the end of the month, there will be a large-scale death of seaweed. "

"Have you negotiated a remedy?"

Xu Dong frowned and asked.

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

"Based on two months, how much will you lose?"

"Three billion must be there."

Ye Hui said helplessly.

The dispatch of water transport ships is not only about rent and freight, but also requires temporary reconstruction of ports and water pipeline networks, which involves many links.

Especially in the current special environment.

Outdoor construction costs are almost five or six times higher than usual.

Xu Dong gritted his teeth: "3 billion is 3 billion, let's save the production base first, or the loss will be even greater."

"Xu Dong, when the time comes the stock price..."

Next month will be the time to announce the financial report for the third quarter. The company's finances were already at a loss, but now they have suddenly increased by 3 billion.

I'm afraid there are not many down limits, and this matter will be difficult.

"Forget about the stock price. In the next four to five years, we won't have any financing needs, so let's do whatever we want! Even if it falls below the issue price, it won't have much impact on us."

Xu Dong smashed the jar and said.

"If I had known this, I might as well have chosen 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 become very interested 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, and I fully support it."

Xu Dong smiled and nodded.

Since the eruption of the Sulfur Rock Volcano, most of the beautiful country's land has been covered by thick volcanic ash, and the central area is even as thick as ten meters.

There is no cheaper raw material than volcanic ash.

If the research and development is successful, it is tantamount to digging a big gold mine, and maybe it can turn Xinke Seaweed into a profit in advance, and he can't find a reason to object.

"Professor Huang wants to transport a ship of volcanic ash from the beautiful country back to test, but the opposite bank is now completely deserted, and even safety cannot be guaranteed. I am afraid it will cost a lot."

"Can't you go to Nisang?"

"No, the volcanic ash in Nisan's land has been polluted by radiation dust, and there is no way to use it. The beautiful country is separated from us by the Pacific Ocean!"

Europa, Bactria, Nisan, and Sulfur Rock Volcanoes.

Most of the four places are located between 30 degrees north latitude and 60 degrees north latitude. Anyone who has studied geography in high school knows that the westerly wind prevails here, and it is also called the westerly belt.

The volcanic ash from the Sulfur Rock volcano passed through Europa from west to east, and after converging with the radiation dust, it continued eastward all the way, blowing to Bactria and Nisan.

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

It is reluctant that the child cannot catch the wolf.

Xu Dong could only agree.

"The details are still unclear, but no matter what, without a few hundred million, this matter will definitely not be possible."

Ye Hui reported in a low voice.

Xu Dong took a deep breath: "Fuck, this money is really not enough. I originally thought that 150 billion could last at least ten or eight years, but now it seems that it can last for five years!"

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

Doing scientific research is a waste of money.

Doing scientific research at your own expense is the same as making a movie at your own expense by a big director. The risk is high, and it is not a long-term solution at all. It is rare to be taken advantage of by such a person.

"Let's not talk about this, let's go through the current hurdle first! Don't worry about the funds, I still have a sum of money, and I will inject funds at critical moments."

Xu Dong quickly comforted him.

"I see."

Ye Huizheng nodded emphatically.

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(End of this chapter)