Twenty years of cold chain

As the spring breeze grew warmer, a car drove from Panhu towards Qingyan. Inside was a five-person team led by Guo Hongyuan, all of whom worked at the fishing port technology center. The five were of similar age, including Guo Hongyuan's best friend and a master's student, and they were working together to advance the marine ranching project.

"Hongyuan, who is this Mr. Hu?"

"You all know Tongxing,"

This man is a major cargo shipper for the fishing port's outbound shipments; I've heard he's outstanding in every aspect.

Some people were still uneasy and couldn't help but ask, "This plan is the result of three or four months of our work. Are we really... just going to show it to him?"

"Don't worry, this person has known my uncle for a long time, and my uncle said his suggestions are very practical. I heard that he has received a lot of subsidies over the years based on his plans."

Upon hearing that it was introduced by the administrative director,

People exchanged glances, but there were some things they couldn't say directly.

Hongyuan,

You've certainly heard a lot. The director hasn't done any practical work in years. Besides, these days everyone in the cold chain industry is out there chasing markets and seeking funding. Small stores have suddenly become shareholders; who's left to delve into the practical application of the technology?

"Yes, I think so too. Practicality means something that can be put into practice. Everyone in Qingyan is a landlubber. Does this person even understand it?"

"My uncle said that technology is only one aspect; to get support, other aspects also need to be added."

He kept using the director's name to justify his actions, and once those words were spoken, everyone fell silent. In reality, Guo Hongyuan himself was full of doubts and couldn't possibly say anything reassuring. Besides, nobody knew what would happen next; what if something embarrassing happened?

The director's words were truly well-deserved.

Three days ago,

Guo Hongyuan then contacted Hu Shutong, which surprised Hu Shutong. First there was the email about live fish without water, and now there was the ocean ranch. That person had stopped taking the lead in everything, but vaguely, it gave Hu Shutong the same feeling that the cold storage family had given him many years ago.

Hu Shutong didn't want to think too much about that; he would do his best in this matter. The "maritime granary" project, if undertaken diligently and with dedication, truly has great potential. In recent years, Panhu has established a 5 million yuan construction investment fund to support related industries. Even more encouraging is that, after years of experimentation and cultivation along the coast, marine ranching has begun to flourish.

Its impact on the cold chain is quite intuitive. Essentially, it belongs to the same large-scale farming system, and the underlying principles are no different from those for pork and vegetables, which are produced on a larger scale.

It must be said that seeking Hu Shutong's help for this type of support application was definitely the right decision. However, when everyone gathered in the Tongxing conference room...

The scene was not quite what Hu Shutong had imagined.

Guo Hongyuan sat opposite Hu Shutong; another person was presenting the plan.

For the first ten minutes, Hu Shutong felt like he was attending a marine geography class, talking about the differences between ocean currents and tides, nearshore ranches and offshore ranches, and emphasizing the essential differences between the "sixth wave of marine aquaculture" and the past.

Having finally gotten through this period, they started analyzing the marine environment again. They chose Hongshan Port, which is located in the north of Panhu Lake, as the site for the marine ranch. They spent a lot of time explaining the industrialization process, the current situation of excessive marine fishing and the serious decline of fishery resources, the frequent occurrence of red tides and the deterioration of meat quality, etc., to explain the urgent need for Hongshan Port to build a marine ranch.

Finally, the main topic arrived, but the scene and situation that followed left the Tongxing team members from the R&D center, whom Hu Shutong had brought, somewhat dumbfounded.

"Mr. Hu, marine ranching is actually quite simple to understand. In the industry, it's described as building villas for fish. Overseas, concrete is used, but domestic research has found that sinking wooden boxes, rocks, and abandoned fishing boats into the sea to create artificial reefs is also very effective. Then, bait is placed there to provide an environment for breeding, growth, and development. To put it bluntly, it's like raising sheep on the seabed, only you can't see the shepherd. I hope Mr. Hu understands what I'm saying?"

Tongxingren glanced at Hu Shutong almost imperceptibly, but Hu Shutong remained calm, meeting his gaze. "Go on, I'll ask you if you have any questions."

The man nodded dismissively, at which point Guo Hongyuan added, "In the classification of artificial reefs, this type belongs to the breeding type. Mr. Hu, because regardless of whether it's wood, iron, or plastic, after being placed in the sea for a period of time, the surface will attract many organisms. These organisms can draw fish to the area and accelerate the circulation of oxygen and organic matter. So please don't think of artificial reefs as scrap metal; they are very valuable."

Hu Shutong didn't want to say a word, he just nodded.

The man continued, "Next comes the technical aspects. First, there's fish control technology, meaning we can't let the cattle and sheep roam freely; we need to create a large cycle of upstream and downstream migration. Then there's environmental monitoring technology; we not only need to ensure the fish are well-fed, but we also need to monitor the environmental conditions at all times..."

The man forced a smile and nodded. This section took nearly half an hour to complete, and what appeared before Hu Shutong was almost entirely the application of technology: artificial reef construction technology, stock enhancement and release technology, algae transplantation technology, all presented in a detailed and comprehensive manner.

Just as Hu Shutong was eagerly anticipating what would happen next, the screen suddenly froze, and then displayed "Thank you for watching."

Hu Shutong blinked. In all these years, he had never seen such a plan. If he were sent it to himself to look at alone, he probably wouldn't be able to last even two minutes.

From the other party's perspective, Hu Shutong's demeanor seemed completely bewildered and clueless, which made them even more puzzled about the significance of obtaining this proposal from Tongxing.

From some perspectives, this is an excellent piece of material. The background analysis is thorough, the characteristics of the selected site are clearly explained, and the technology is comprehensive. Not to mention a graduation thesis, it would be quite insightful even if it were published in an industry journal.

Looking at their smug expressions, Hu Shutong roughly understood the meaning behind their previous tone. They didn't think Hu Shutong could find any fault with them; on the contrary, they seemed to be instilling a sense of confidence.

"Does Mr. Hu have any suggestions?"

Hu Shutong didn't know what to say for a moment, but a voice echoed in his heart—

Everyone, this isn't about getting a 95 from your advisor.

Your goal is to find money!

……

I've loved cold chain logistics for twenty years.