Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jianghai Food House opens, targeting affordable chain fast food customers.
• The first customers, migrant workers, try the special grilled fish bento box and are satisfied with the taste and price.
• The restaurant's opening promotion includes a sightseeing tour of Ma Gong, where customers can visit Egyptian Catfish farms, factories, and other facilities.
• The tour aims to change customers' perception of Egyptian Catfish and promote Hai Lu Feng Company's products.
• The promotion is successful, leading to an increase in customer traffic and sales of the company's products.

Character Developments

• Ye Meiya, the manager of Jianghai Food House, is professional, knowledgeable, and confident in promoting the company's products.
• The shills hired by the company successfully guide customers' perceptions about Egyptian Catfish.
• Customers, initially skeptical, become more accepting of Egyptian Catfish and other company products after the tour.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming prejudice and changing perceptions, in this case, about Egyptian Catfish.
• The power of transparency and honesty in business and marketing.
• The importance of customer education and experience in building trust and loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Ye Meiya interacts with customers, providing information and addressing their concerns.
• Shills interact with customers, subtly guiding their perceptions and opinions.
• Customers interact with each other, discussing and sharing their thoughts about the company's products and the tour.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lao Li, a fish stall owner, faces skepticism from customers about Egyptian Catfish due to rumors.
• A restaurant struggles with customers returning a dish of Water Boiled Fish, complaining about too many bones and an earthy smell.
• Restaurant manager Li Zhipeng visits Jianghai Food House and discovers the quality of their Egyptian Catfish, leading him to consider purchasing from Hai Lu Feng Company.
• Rumors about Egyptian Catfish being raised near toilets and fed feces spread online, but they are quickly addressed by local authorities.
• Egyptian Catfish starts gaining acceptance in local markets and restaurants, with some even using it to replace eel in Japanese restaurants.
• Hai Lu Feng Company introduces a QR code tag system for Egyptian Catfish to combat counterfeiting.
• The company receives a special cooperation invitation.

Character Developments

• Lao Li: Struggles with rumors about his Egyptian Catfish but remains confident in his product.
• Li Zhipeng: Initially skeptical of Egyptian Catfish, he becomes convinced of its quality and potential after tasting it at Jianghai Food House.
• Master Zhang: A chef who becomes angry when customers return a dish, demonstrating his pride in his cooking.

Significant Themes

• The impact of rumors and misinformation on consumer behavior.
• The importance of quality and reputation in business.
• The role of storytelling and branding in differentiating products.
• The consequences of market competition and the elimination of high-cost products.

Character Interactions

• Lao Li interacts with customers, trying to dispel their doubts about Egyptian Catfish.
• Li Zhipeng and Lao Meng visit Jianghai Food House and discuss the quality of the Egyptian Catfish.
• Li Zhipeng and Master Zhang discuss the situation with the returning dish, showing their differing views on customer service.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hai Da Group, a large feed production company, seeks cooperation with Hai Lu Feng Company to reduce production costs and increase profits.
• Jiang Miao, the owner of Hai Lu Feng Company, meets with Xue Hua, the chairman of Hai Da Group, to discuss potential cooperation.
• They agree on two main cooperation points: Hai Da Group will pay Hai Lu Feng Company a patent fee for every ton of Egyptian Catfish fish meal produced, and they will also license the geosmin-removing feed formula for Egyptian Catfish.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao demonstrates his strong business acumen and negotiating skills, maintaining control over the situation and securing favorable terms for his company.
• Xue Hua shows his willingness to cooperate and adaptability, accepting Hai Lu Feng Company's conditions despite the high patent fees.

Significant Themes

• Technological leadership and its advantages in business negotiations.
• The importance of controlling core raw materials in the feed industry.
• The impact of international market prices on feed production costs.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao and Xue Hua engage in a business negotiation, with Jiang Miao maintaining a strong position while Xue Hua shows flexibility and willingness to cooperate.
• The legal teams from both companies work together to finalize the cooperation agreement.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hai Lu Feng Company finalizes cooperation with Hai Da Group.
• The company decides to develop its own shopping APP, "Hai Lu Feng Specialty Store", to avoid high commissions from e-commerce platforms.
• The APP Development Office, led by Qin Xingzu, aims to complete the project in four to five months.
• Jiang Miao instructs to prioritize payment with Digital Hua Yuan Wallet in the APP.

Character Developments

• Qin Xingzu, the head of the APP Development Office, is dedicated and efficient, aiming to complete the project ahead of schedule.
• Jiang Miao shows concern for his employees' health, providing them with special meals and encouraging work-life balance.

Significant Themes

• Preparation for the Future: The company is proactive in developing its own APP and expanding its product range to ensure long-term success and independence.
• Employee Well-being: Jiang Miao's consideration for his employees' health and work-life balance reflects his commitment to creating a positive work environment.

Character Interactions

• Qin Xingzu interacts with Zhang Xinyi, the manager of the E-commerce Division, discussing the APP development progress and timeline.
• Jiang Miao interacts with Shu Ya, discussing the company's plans for beekeeping and honey production.
• The APP development team members collaborate and support each other, demonstrating teamwork and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Miao visits Lotus Mountain, where he observes the progress of South Snake Ridge Farm.
• Farm manager Gao Xiangyang assigns tasks to the farm workers, including planting Ceiba speciosa and sowing White Clover.
• Lao Wu, a farm worker, inquires about job opportunities for his son at the farm, but Gao Xiangyang informs him that young people will not stay locally.
• Lu Weibin, accompanied by Chen Guohui, the mayor of Gongping Town, visits potential factory sites. They select three alternative locations, with Gaosha Village being Lu Weibin's most optimistic choice.
• Lu Weibin asks Gao Xiangyang to gauge the local villagers' attitude towards the company building a factory nearby.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao: Not directly present in this chapter, but his influence is seen through the farm's operations and the company's expansion plans.
• Lao Wu: Shows concern for his son's future and is willing to work hard at the farm.
• Gao Xiangyang: Demonstrates responsibility as a farm manager, handling tasks and communicating with workers. He also shows understanding of the company's employment principles and the challenges of land acquisition.
• Lu Weibin: Displays strategic thinking in selecting factory locations and considers the importance of a local support base for smooth operations.

Significant Themes

• Hard Work and Perseverance: Farm workers, like Lao Wu, show dedication to their tasks despite the intensity of the work.
• Ambition and Determination: The company's expansion plans reflect the ambition of its leaders, while the willingness of young people to work in other places demonstrates their determination.
• Local Support and Cooperation: The company's success relies on the cooperation of local villagers, as seen in the potential challenges of land acquisition and the importance of a local support base.

Character Interactions

• Lao Wu and Gao Xiangyang: Lao Wu seeks help from Gao Xiangyang for his son's employment, and Gao Xiangyang explains the company's employment principles and the challenges of land acquisition.
• Lu Weibin and Chen Guohui: They collaborate to visit potential factory sites, with Lu Weibin expressing his preferences and considerations.
• Lu Weibin and Gao Xiangyang: Lu Weibin asks Gao Xiangyang to assess the local villagers' attitude towards the company building a factory nearby, showing trust in his manager's judgment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Miao returns from Yandun Mountain Farm and checks on the Egyptian Catfish acquisition situation.
• Lin Tai An and his son Lin Yongqiang harvest their fish pond, selling 60 fish to the feed mill.
• Lin Yongji, a friend of Lin Yongqiang, shares false information about the acquisition price drop, leading to a confrontation with San Gou.
• Hai Lu Feng Company decides to produce low-priced fish balls to compete with cheap brands, using Egyptian Catfish surimi with added starch and soybean protein.
• Chen Daxia, a snack stall owner, discovers and starts using Hai Lu Feng Company's cheap fish balls for his curry fish balls, leading to increased sales.
• Chen Xiaofeng, Chen Daxia's son, starts his own snack stall using the cheap fish balls and his father's recipe, attracting customers with affordable pricing.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao shows understanding and empathy towards Lin Tai An and his son, demonstrating his business acumen and adaptability in the face of market changes.
• Lin Yongqiang and Lin Yongji show their competitive nature and eagerness to make a profit, leading to misinformation and conflict.
• Chen Daxia and Chen Xiaofeng exhibit entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability, quickly recognizing the potential of the cheap fish balls and adjusting their business strategies accordingly.

Significant Themes

• Market Competition: The chapter highlights the intense competition in the market, with bad money driving out good due to lower prices. Hai Lu Feng Company responds by producing low-priced fish balls to maintain market share.
• Adaptability and Innovation: Characters like Jiang Miao, Chen Daxia, and Chen Xiaofeng demonstrate their ability to adapt to market changes and innovate to stay competitive.
• Family and Business: The relationship between family members and their businesses is explored through the interactions between Lin Tai An and Lin Yongqiang, and Chen Daxia and Chen Xiaofeng.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao interacts with Lin Tai An and Lin Yongqiang, showing understanding and respect for their situation.
• Lin Yongqiang and Lin Yongji's friendship is tested by misinformation and competition, leading to a confrontation.
• Chen Daxia and Chen Xiaofeng's father-son relationship is marked by mutual respect and support, with Chen Daxia helping his son start his own business using the cheap fish balls.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Winter arrives, and Jiang Miao is at the crop cultivation base near Ma Gong Mountain, not in the Experimental Zone.
• Jiang Miao has been collecting various seedling resources, focusing on herbaceous and small shrub crops from tropical and subtropical regions.
• He is currently working on creating disease-resistant varieties of the critically endangered Big Mike banana using tissue culture and cell fusion techniques.
• Teacher Li and other officials from Lion Mountain Agricultural University visit the company to discuss setting up an internship base and other collaborations.
• The company hosts a lunch for the visitors, featuring a comparison of steamed Grouper and Egyptian Catfish, among other dishes.
• The visitors discuss potential collaborations, including an honorary doctorate degree for Jiang Miao, a meeting with an alumnus interested in cooperation, and part-time professorships and doctoral supervisor positions for Jiang Miao and Shu Ya.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao continues his research on creating disease-resistant banana varieties and is open to collaborations with his alma mater.
• Shu Ya is mentioned to be working on Morel Mushroom cultivation techniques.
• Teacher Li is proactive in seeking collaborations between the university and the company.
• He Lin, Zhu Longfu, and Zhao Donglai are introduced as officials from the university, each with their roles in the discussion.

Significant Themes

• The importance of research and development in agriculture and the potential of tissue culture and cell fusion techniques.
• The benefits of collaboration between academia and industry, as seen in the potential internship base and part-time professorships.
• The value of high-quality ingredients and simple cooking, as demonstrated in the lunch comparison between Grouper and Egyptian Catfish.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao interacts with Teacher Li and the other university officials, discussing potential collaborations and expressing his willingness to support the university.
• Jiang Miao and Shu Ya are mentioned together in the context of their research and potential part-time professorships and doctoral supervisor positions.
• The university officials discuss the potential collaborations among themselves, with He Lin, Zhu Longfu, and Zhao Donglai each contributing to the conversation.

One Year Later

The first batch of soybeans was harvested in early March, and the second batch was harvested in early June. The total yield was 360,000 kilograms, which was enough to plant 72,000 mu of soybeans.
Jiang Miao was very satisfied with this result. He immediately allocated 30,000 mu of land for the company's own use and 42,000 mu for sale to other farmers.
The company's own 30,000 mu of land was used to plant soybeans, and the remaining 42,000 mu was sold to other farmers at 4.5 yuan per kilogram.
This way, the company earned a profit of 189,000 yuan from the soybean seeds alone.
Jiang Miao was very pleased with this result and decided to expand the soybean planting area in the future. He also planned to invest in soybean processing and sell soybean oil and soybean meal to other companies.
He believed that this would be a very profitable business in the future.

Plot Points and Events

• December arrives, and various projects at the company are progressing smoothly.
• Jiang Miao meets Li Jianming and He Youwei, who has Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
• Jiang Miao offers to treat He Youwei using gene target therapy, but suggests forming a medical device and pharmaceutical company first to avoid legal issues.
• He Youwei agrees to join the company as the Chief Technology Officer.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao demonstrates his medical knowledge and willingness to help He Youwei, showing his compassionate side.
• He Youwei shows determination and openness to new opportunities, agreeing to join Jiang Miao's company despite the risks.
• Li Jianming shows concern for He Youwei's well-being and supports her decision to join Jiang Miao's company.

Significant Themes

• The power of friendship and connections, as seen in Li Jianming's support for He Youwei.
• The importance of legal compliance, as Jiang Miao suggests forming a company to avoid potential issues.
• The potential of gene target therapy and its challenges, as discussed by Jiang Miao and He Youwei.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao and He Youwei discuss her condition and potential treatments, leading to an agreement for her to join his company.
• Li Jianming supports He Youwei's decision to join Jiang Miao's company, showing his concern for her well-being.
• Jiang Miao and Li Jianming catch up on old times and discuss business, showing their friendship and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Youwei stays at a villa, with Shu Ya helping her research and learn gene laws.
• Jiang Miao looks for pharmaceutical companies to acquire, considering Tongyuan Kang Pharmaceutical and Xinle Kang Pharmaceutical.
• Yang Hejun visits to discuss cooperation on grass carp feed.

Character Developments

• He Youwei learns and applies gene laws, gaining confidence in treating her Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
• Jiang Miao decides to acquire Xinle Kang Pharmaceutical and establish a pharmaceutical company with limited control.
• Yang Hejun seeks cooperation with Jiang Miao's company to reduce the grass carp breeding cycle.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and technology in transforming industries and lives.
• The challenges and opportunities in pharmaceutical and aquaculture industries.
• The importance of strategic partnerships and cooperation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao and He Youwei: He Youwei learns gene laws from Shu Ya, gaining confidence in her treatment.
• Jiang Miao and Yang Hejun: Yang Hejun visits to discuss cooperation on grass carp feed, but Jiang Miao declines exclusive rights.
• Jiang Miao and Liu Deming: Jiang Miao sends Liu Deming to investigate pharmaceutical companies for acquisition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Miao maintains his daily routine, dedicated to research and development.
• He expands his crop research to include cassava and sugarcane.
• He aims to breed non-toxic and high-protein cassava, with a focus on improving its starch type and content.
• Jiang Miao plans to promote intercropping of cassava and soybeans in the Lingnan region to reduce feed costs for the aquaculture industry.
• He also aims to shorten the growth cycle of sugarcane to around 7 months for better land utilization.
• On the winter solstice, Jiang Miao discusses He Youwei's gene therapy plan and agrees to help refine it.
• He Youwei suggests improving the company's security, and Jiang Miao agrees.
• Jiang Haibo and Ye Meijing present Jiang Miao with the documents he requested earlier.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao continues to dedicate himself to research and development, showing his commitment and work ethic.
• He Youwei demonstrates her intelligence and responsibility by understanding the value and danger of the gene laws and taking measures to keep them secret.
• Jiang Miao shows his concern for his family's safety by agreeing to improve the company's security.
• Jiang Haibo and Ye Meijing show their diligence and efficiency in completing the task assigned to them by Jiang Miao.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and dedication in achieving success, as shown by Jiang Miao's daily routine and commitment to research.
• The responsibility that comes with knowledge and power, as demonstrated by He Youwei's understanding of the gene laws and her decision to keep them secret.
• The importance of safety and security, as highlighted by Jiang Miao's agreement to improve the company's security measures.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao interacts with Shu Ya, He Youwei, Jiang Haibo, and Ye Meijing, showing his leadership and guidance in various aspects of the company's operations.
• He Youwei interacts with Jiang Miao, seeking his help in refining her gene therapy plan and suggesting improvements to the company's security.
• Jiang Haibo and Ye Meijing interact with Jiang Miao, showing their respect and obedience as they present him with the documents he requested.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Miao's company, Hai Lu Feng, implements a virtual stock allocation plan.
• Employees receive virtual shares based on their level, position, and special contributions.
• The company's total revenue and gross profit are announced, leading to the calculation of the town's GDP.
• Land acquisition for the company's new factory in Gongping Town is progressing.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao, as the company's president, continues to make strategic decisions for the company's growth.
• Employees react differently to the virtual stock incentive, with some feeling motivated and others skeptical.

Significant Themes

• The virtual stock incentive plan reflects the company's commitment to employee engagement and shared success.
• The town's economic growth is closely tied to the company's success, highlighting the impact of corporate development on local communities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao discusses the virtual stock plan with Jiang Haibo and Ye Meijing, demonstrating his trust in them.
• Employees discuss the virtual stock incentive among themselves, revealing their hopes, fears, and skepticism.
• Luo Heguang and other town officials discuss the town's GDP, showing their enthusiasm for the company's success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Miao discusses the progress of durian planting and grafting with his family.
• Hai Lu Feng Company plans to acquire Hero Dairy.
• Jiang Miao decides to purchase street-front shops and build cold storage warehouses in the Pearl River Delta region.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in business matters.
• Jiang Xia shows understanding and support for her brother's plans.
• Zhang Xincheng, Jiang Miao's brother-in-law, proves to be a reliable assistant, providing valuable information and insights.

Significant Themes

• Expansion and growth of Hai Lu Feng Company.
• The challenges and potential of the dairy industry in China.
• The importance of local advantages and control in business operations.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao interacts with his family, discussing business plans and making decisions.
• Zhang Xincheng shares information about Hero Dairy with Jiang Miao.
• Jiang Xia expresses her reservations about certain investments but ultimately supports her brother's decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Miao inspects the progress of various projects in Ma Gong Town and Hong Cao Town.
• He visits the Oil Tea seedling tissue culture and Transgenic Ceiba seedling tissue culture laboratories in Xi He Village.
• Hai Lu Feng Company decides to give away Morel Mushrooms as Spring Festival gifts to customers and employees.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao demonstrates his attention to detail and commitment to quality in his inspections.
• Employees in the tissue culture laboratory show dedication and hard work, leading to improved working conditions and benefits.
• Li Xiaoli and her colleagues discuss work and the company's performance, revealing their attitudes towards their jobs and the company.

Significant Themes

• The importance of quality control and attention to detail in business operations.
• The relationship between employee dedication and company success.
• The impact of management decisions on employee morale and attitudes.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao interacts with his employees, showing concern for their well-being and appreciation for their hard work.
• Li Xiaoli and her colleagues discuss work and the company, revealing their frustrations with management and their desire for better working conditions.
• Fei Long, the computer maintenance guy, interacts with Li Xiaoli and her colleague, showing his interest in their conversation and attempting to engage with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Miao inspects the Smart Greenhouse base and Strawberry farm in Xi He Village and Nan Fen Village.
• He visits the Strawberry processing plant, where he finds that the production line has excessive capacity and suggests diversifying into freeze-dried fruits.
• Jiang Miao then travels to Mei Long Town to inspect the construction of the Feed Division's third factory.
• He discovers that the construction company, Da Xin, is using substandard materials and warns them to rectify their actions.
• Jiang Miao meets with Town Head Chen Xingang to discuss the conversion of paddy fields into cash crop farmland and presents his Rice-Soybean-Fish Pond Integrated Project.
• Chen Xingang agrees to implement the project, and both parties finalize the arrangements.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao demonstrates his keen eye for detail and commitment to quality, as seen in his inspection of the Strawberry processing plant and the construction site.
• He also shows his strategic thinking and long-term planning by proposing the Rice-Soybean-Fish Pond Integrated Project to address the paddy field red line issue.
• Chen Xingang displays his eagerness to cooperate with Hai Lu Feng Company and his willingness to take quick action to implement the project.

Significant Themes

• The tension between environmental protection and economic development is highlighted through the conversion of paddy fields into cash crop farmland.
• The importance of quality control and management is emphasized, as seen in Jiang Miao's inspection of the construction site and the Strawberry processing plant.
• The potential for cooperation and mutual benefit between businesses and local governments is explored through the relationship between Hai Lu Feng Company and Mei Long Town.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao interacts with Xie Guangsha, the director of the Strawberry processing plant, discussing the production line's capacity and suggesting diversification into freeze-dried fruits.
• He meets with Town Head Chen Xingang to discuss the paddy field red line issue and presents his Rice-Soybean-Fish Pond Integrated Project.
• Jiang Miao confronts Lin Anshun, the project manager of Da Xin Construction Company, about the use of substandard materials and warns them to rectify their actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A meeting is held at Mei Long Town government office building, attended by village cadres from 31 administrative villages.
• Chen Xingang distributes Jiang Miao's project proposal, which outlines the "Rice-Soybean-Fish-Lotus Project."
• Village heads discuss the project, highlighting the conflict between rice fields and fish ponds, and the potential economic benefits.
• The meeting concludes with a plan to embrace the Pearl River Delta market and develop Shanmei as a supplier of agricultural and sideline products and a tourist city.

Character Developments

• Lin Anmin expresses concern about the potential conflict between the project and villagers' interests.
• Chen Pengfei shows curiosity about the project's impact on the feed mill.
• Village heads from large rice-growing villages express relief at the project's potential to improve villagers' income levels.

Significant Themes

• Economic development as a panacea for local conflicts.
• The importance of technology in driving high-quality development in underdeveloped areas.
• The potential of the Guangdong East region in leveraging its domestic large industrial system for electricity and supporting costs.

Character Interactions

• Lin Anmin and Chen Pengfei discuss the project's potential impact on their villages.
• Village heads from large rice-growing villages express relief at the project's potential benefits.
• Chen Xingang facilitates the meeting and distributes the project proposal.

Plot Points and Events

• Xiyuan Group's eel fry project faces a crisis as the fry have serious problems and may not survive more than four months.
• Kim Won-gi, the president, rushes to the Haeundae Eel Farming Base and confronts the technical team about the issue.
• The technical team reveals that the eel fry have drug residues that cannot be removed within the required time frame, making them unsellable in Europe and America.
• Kim Hao-rui, Kim Won-gi's son, returns from Europe and suggests purchasing eel fry from Hai Lu Feng Company and Kagoshima Eel Company to fulfill contracts.
• The company decides to mix and sell the eel fry, using a shell company in Luzon to hide their actions.
• Kim Hao-rui realizes the importance of keeping the technical team silent and instructs to recall them to the company.

Character Developments

• Kim Won-gi: Struggles with the crisis, initially overreacts, but later shows strategic thinking in trying to save the company.
• Kim Hao-rui: Demonstrates business acumen and quick thinking in suggesting the purchase of eel fry from other companies.
• Han Yingze: Stands up to Kim Won-gi, reveals the truth about the eel fry, and quits his job along with his colleagues.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: Kim Won-gi and his son's greed for expansion and profit lead to the company's crisis.
• The power of information: The technical team's knowledge about the eel fry's issues puts them in a position of power, initially leading to their dismissal, but later making them crucial to the company's survival.
• The importance of trust and loyalty: The company's executives show loyalty to Kim Won-gi, but the technical team's trust is betrayed, leading to their resignation.

Character Interactions

• Kim Won-gi and Kim Hao-rui: Father and son work together to save the company, showing a level of understanding and cooperation.
• Kim Won-gi and the technical team: Their relationship sours as the team reveals the truth about the eel fry, leading to their dismissal.
• The company executives: They show unity and loyalty to Kim Won-gi, working together to find a solution to the crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hai Lu Feng Company, Kagoshima Eel Company, and Brown Company issue a joint announcement, increasing the price of edible eel fry and restricting the use of farming fry.
• Xiyuan Group suffers a significant loss due to the announcement, estimated at two to three hundred million US dollars.
• The incident is widely discussed on the internet, with many speculating that Xiyuan Group fell into Hai Lu Feng Company's trap.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao understands the situation through the high-level meeting of Xiyuan Group.
• Gu Haijing and Gu Baiming discuss the situation, with Gu Haijing admiring Jiang Miao's ruthlessness.
• Xie Xiaowei realizes the danger he's in and decides to stay away from Hai Lu Feng Company.
• Kim Won-gi and Kim Hao-rui face the consequences of their actions, with Kim Won-gi deciding to continue researching eel fry production technology.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and cunning in business, as demonstrated by Jiang Miao and Hai Lu Feng Company.
• The consequences of unethical business practices, as seen with Xiyuan Group.
• The power dynamics between companies and the impact of their decisions on each other.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao and Gu Haijing share a mutual respect, with Gu Haijing admiring Jiang Miao's ruthlessness.
• Xie Xiaowei and Jiang Miao have a complex relationship, with Xie Xiaowei feeling grateful but not willing to sacrifice himself for Jiang Miao.
• Kim Won-gi and Kim Hao-rui face the consequences of their actions together, with Kim Won-gi deciding to take full responsibility and compensate for the loss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiyuan Group faces lawsuits from high-end restaurants due to Elver default, while Hai Lu Feng Company receives a surge in orders for Elvers and White Truffles.
• Hai Lu Feng Company acquires Hero Dairy, planning to expand its dairy business.
• Jiang Miao outlines plans for Hero Dairy's development, including increasing milk yield per cow, switching to high-value products, and expanding farming bases.

Character Developments

• Jiang Miao demonstrates strategic thinking and long-term planning for Hai Lu Feng Company's expansion into the dairy industry.
• Jiang Haibo shows dedication and efficiency in managing the acquisition of Hero Dairy.
• Qin Hanming provides valuable market research and insights on the dairy industry.

Significant Themes

• The importance of long-term planning and strategic thinking in business.
• The impact of income level on consumption and market demand.
• The role of industrial layout in driving regional development and consumption.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Miao interacts with Jiang Haibo and Qin Hanming to discuss Hero Dairy's development plan.
• Jiang Miao offers congratulations and a red envelope to Li Zixuan on his marriage.
• Jiang Haibo updates Jiang Miao on the progress of Hero Dairy's acquisition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter focuses on the interactions and developments in the small town of Ma Gong after the Chinese New Year.
• Lin Taili, who recently returned from Hong Kong, visits the Hai Lu Feng Specialty Store and meets his cousin Lin Taishun.
• Lin Yongqiang, Lin Taili's nephew, visits Liu Xiaoman, a girl he likes, at the town health center.
• Lin Yongqiang expresses his desire to work for Hai Lu Feng Company to Jiang Dazhong, his colleague at the construction site.

Character Developments

• Lin Taili: Returns from Hong Kong, is well-informed about the developments in Ma Gong, and shows concern for his nephew's future.
• Lin Yongqiang: Gains confidence in his future prospects due to his family's improved economic situation, and begins to express his feelings for Liu Xiaoman.
• Liu Xiaoman: Shows kindness and gratitude towards Lin Yongqiang, hinting at mutual feelings.

Significant Themes

• Economic Development: The arrival of Hai Lu Feng Company brings economic prosperity to Ma Gong, with people's lives improving significantly.
• Social Change: The town's development leads to changes in people's mindsets and expectations for the future.
• Love and Relationships: Lin Yongqiang's feelings for Liu Xiaoman develop, highlighting the rarity of pure love in a materialistic society.

Character Interactions

• Lin Taili and Lin Taishun: Cousins who catch up on each other's lives, with Lin Taili showing concern for his brother's family and offering help.
• Lin Yongqiang and Liu Xiaoman: Their relationship deepens as Lin Yongqiang shows care for Liu Xiaoman, who is injured and in the hospital.
• Lin Yongqiang and Jiang Dazhong: Colleagues at the construction site who discuss their work and Lin Yongqiang's desire to join Hai Lu Feng Company.