I chose one of four options at the start, and I chose the number one clan in Lingnan.

Lin Fu copied the email content onto the conference screen, still holding a printed quotation sheet in his hand.

He calculated from the four areas of grain, fruit, aquatic products, and deep processing, and the paper was soon filled with numbers.

"What Chen Qihai wanted was neither a boatload of golden fruit nor a batch of salt-tolerant rice."

He wanted a comprehensive procurement of 3 billion yuan, with the first batch of goods including 76 types of agricultural products, 26 types of pre-made foods, as well as cold chain warehousing and port distribution.

Based on current production levels, the first batch of deliveries can be completed within four months.

Lin Fu placed the tip of his pen on the profit column.

"The net profit margin for agricultural raw materials is between 8% and 14%, while that for deep-processed products can reach 20%."

Overseas warehousing and last-mile delivery are handled by Qihai Holdings. The Lin family receives payment for the goods and also receives processing and transportation service fees.

The first batch of orders will generate over 400 million yuan in profit, and with three rounds of orders each year thereafter, revenue will exceed 20 billion yuan in three years.

He turned to the last page and tapped the calculator a few times with his finger.

"If we incorporate the cooperatives of the six Southeast Asian countries into the Lin family's standards, and bring in overseas warehouses, food processing plants, port distribution, and local retail, the revenue could reach 80 billion yuan in five years. Just considering the profits that the Lin family can obtain, 10 billion yuan is just the starting point."

The meeting room was filled with Lin Fu, Lin Fei, Lin Dayou, and the head of Lin's Agriculture.

Everyone was staring at the numbers on the screen, but Lin Ting picked up the email.

"The larger the order, the greater the pressure to deliver. We split the first batch of goods into three lots, and first check Qihai Holdings' acceptance, payment and port arrangements. We keep samples of all lots, and keep the positioning records of the ships and containers," Lin Ting said.

"We should take the profits we can make, and we should also factor the risks into the contract."

Lin Fu immediately pulled up the draft contract.

"Chen Qihai gave Haiqing Port in the Nangang Free Trade Zone as the delivery location, which is only 90 nautical miles away from the Mitsui South Island Comprehensive Park."

That port area was previously developed with the participation of the Mitsui Group, and there are also four Japanese-owned warehouses and a materials transfer station in the surrounding area.

Qihai Holdings is willing to handle port unloading and local distribution for us, on the condition that the first batch of goods must be delivered directly to Haiqing Port.

Lin Fei put down the fleet information in his hand.

"The water depth and berths at Haiqing Port are sufficient, but the problem is that the Mitsui staff are still on Nandao Island."

Once a cargo ship enters port, the containers, crew, and delivery documents all enter the local system. If someone tampers with them beforehand, Lin's traceability records within the province may not be able to protect the overseas operations.

Lin Ting looked at Lin Fu: "Find out the port records of Haiqing Port for the past five years, the shareholders of the warehousing company, and the local security contracts."

Since Chen Qihai arranged for the goods to be delivered next to Mitsui's old base, he should have included the risks in the agreement.

The video conference was connected at 3 p.m.

The screen is divided into nine sections, showing several port offices and warehouses in Southeast Asia.

The man in the main image is around fifty years old, wearing a light gray shirt, with the Qihai Holdings logo hanging behind him.

He is Chen Qihai, who has long been engaged in the business of Southeast Asian grains, seafood and food processing, and has a high reputation in the Chinese business community.

"Mr. Lin, a purchase of 3 billion yuan is no small business. Qihai Holdings can pay a 15% advance payment, but I have three requirements." Chen Qihai opened the contract.

"First, all goods must have electronic documentation and third-party inspection reports. Second, the first shipment of goods must arrive at Haiqing Port within four months. Third, in the event of delays, compensation will be calculated based on the value of the goods and port demurrage fees."

Lin Ting didn't look at the contract terms and directly opened another data sheet.

"Tazhai agriculture has completed 84 production standards, which are jointly archived by the Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the Agricultural University, and three testing institutions."

Golden fruit can be traced back to its specific batch, from the field number and harvest time to the cold chain temperature.

Rice and soybeans have records of soil, water sources, pesticide residues, and heavy metals, while aquatic products are transported by the Wangjiacun shipping consortium.

Lin Ting opened the fleet information.

"The Lin family has registered 107 ships, 100 of which have been converted for both river and sea use, and 7 of which are used for supply and rescue."

The first batch of goods has been successfully transshipped at sea, and the maritime authorities have kept a complete record of the process. The first vessel will not be re-deployed, nor will it utilize unregistered subcontracted vessels.

The managers behind Chen Qihai exchanged glances.

These Chinese businessmen originally regarded the Lin family as a local enterprise in Lingnan.

The agricultural output of Tazhai surprised them, and the fleet information that Lin Ting presented made them readjust their judgment.

Many large suppliers in Southeast Asia can deliver goods, but cannot afford continuous transportation. Companies that can afford transportation, however, cannot maintain a stable supply at the source.

Chen Qihai spoke up: "Mr. Lin, there are old Mitsui warehouses near Haiqing Port."

Mitsui has been operating materials, machinery and port services in the southern islands for many years, and they also have long-term partners in the port area.

By delivering the goods there, you're essentially putting the transportation route within their sights.

"So we need to add a clause to the contract." Lin Ting pulled up the supplementary clauses.

"The unloading area at Haiqing Port will be under the pre-closed management of Qihai Holdings, and crew members are not allowed to leave the ship. The opening of containers will be jointly completed by personnel from both parties and a third-party testing agency. Security outside the port will be undertaken by the Lin family, and Qihai Holdings will be responsible for local procedures."

Chen Qihai raised his eyebrows after reading the terms.

"Mr. Lin, you're even including Mitsui's people in your calculations?"

"They're right near the delivery location, why doesn't that count?"

No one responded in the meeting room.

Chen Qihai pushed the contract in front of the camera. "If Lin's can deliver the goods according to the data, Qihai Holdings is willing to extend the procurement period to five years. The first batch is 3 billion yuan, and the subsequent procurement amount will be determined by the port's sales volume."

Lin Ting opened the signing page.

"The first batch of orders is divided into three shipments. The first batch is worth 180 million yuan, with priority given to loading golden fruit, salt-tolerant rice, high-oil soybeans, and frozen seafood."

The second batch included canned food and daily necessities, and the third batch entered local chain stores. After the first batch was inspected and accepted, Qihai Holdings paid the second installment payment.

Representatives from both sides completed the electronic signing.

Before the meeting ended, Chen Qihai added, "I will personally arrange the cargo receiving team at Haiqing Port. Mr. Lin, the people on the South Island won't like foreign fleets, but I will handle the port procedures."

Lin Ting closed his laptop: "The goods will be shipped according to the contract; other matters will be handled based on the evidence."

After the meeting screen disappeared, Lin Fu picked up the order and tapped it lightly on the table a few times.

"With the opening of the Southeast Asian market, the Lin family's agricultural products no longer need to rely on provincial markets for sales."

The 280,000 mu of land is just the first step. If the surrounding cooperatives are brought in, the output will increase several times over in three years.

Lin Dayou asked, "The Donghai Bay Port hasn't officially started construction yet, so which route will the first batch of goods take?"

"We'll first use the existing deep-water terminal, then the Wangjiacun fleet will transfer to the open sea," Lin Ting said. "Once Donghai Bay gets a formal contract, overseas orders can in turn provide the port with a long-term supply of cargo."

Wang Dehai arrived at Tazhai that evening, bringing with him the arrangements for the first boat.

"The Linhai No. 7 has completed its maintenance. There are 24 crew members and the cargo hold is divided into 12 temperature-controlled zones."

The first shipment included golden nuts, frozen seafood, and processed grains. The ship was also equipped with a backup generator and two satellite communication terminals.

Lin Ting looked at the flight path map.

"Navigation logs, loading and unloading records, and container temperatures are transmitted back every four hours. After leaving coastal waters, all data are given to both the auditorium and the security group for a copy each."

Wang Dehai accepted the arrangement and turned to go to the dock to arrange for a boat.

Three days later, the Lin Hai No. 7 departed from the South Wharf.

Golden fruit was loaded in the temperature-controlled compartment at the front, salt-tolerant rice and high-oil soybeans were stacked in the dry cargo hold, and frozen seafood was inspected by the Wangjiacun crew.

Outside the port, Lin Fei and his men inspected the hatches, seals, and communication equipment three times.

The newly established overseas emergency response team of the Lin's Security Group was also put into operation on this day, with remote terminals connected to the Lin's dispatch center.

Lin Fu stared at the ship number on the screen, while holding the port documents for Haiqing Port in his hand.

"The receiving party at Haiqing Port has been confirmed, and several warehousing companies in the South Island Industrial Park are also checking the route of the Linhai No. 7. Mitsui has not made any public moves."

"No public action doesn't mean there's no action," Lin Ting said. "Let the auditorium continue its investigation, and don't let the fleet rely solely on open waterways."

At 11 p.m., the Linhai No. 7 passed through the near-shore inspection area.

Wang Dehai sent the final navigation report, which stated that the course, fuel level, and cargo hold temperature were all normal.

An hour later, the Automatic Identification System (AIS) number for the vessel was moved from the coastal area map to the offshore shipping route.

Staff at the Lin's dispatch center stared at the screens, waiting for new data to be transmitted back.

As soon as Linhai No. 7 crossed the high seas, the signal bar on the remote terminal returned to zero.