At that moment, Deng Kai was leading the workers in scrubbing one fishpond after another.
Deng Kai's wife stood off to the side, her face filled with worry.
Without alerting anyone, Ye Yuan entered through the open side door.
Only after he stepped into the breeding facility did Deng Kai look up and notice him.
"Xiao Yuan, what brought you here?"
Deng Kai asked in surprise.
"I came to take a look. Your losses must have been considerable, right?"
Ye Yuan asked with concern.
"Ugh! Don't mention it. Let's talk outside."
Not wanting to affect the workers' morale, Deng Kai pulled Ye Yuan over to an open area within the breeding base.
Deng Kai's wife, meanwhile, perceptively brought over two chairs for them to sit on.
"Don't mind it. The office was destroyed, so there isn't even a proper place to sit. You'll have to make do."
Deng Kai explained with a bitter smile.
"What are you planning to do from here on out? Do you need my help?"
Ye Yuan glanced at Yu Li, who was standing beside them.
The joy on the woman's face made it clear that Deng Kai's family was in serious trouble now.
"No need. I still have some savings, and you warned us in time.
Those valuable koi didn't suffer too much damage.
Once I sell the koi after some time, things should get better."
At her husband's words, Yu Li's little face immediately fell.
Others might not know, but she knew perfectly well.
The tsunami had caused their family several million in direct losses alone, not even counting the time and money needed for reconstruction.
If Deng Kai did not ask his old classmate Ye Yuan for help, their family would basically be living in debt from now on.
Just last night, Deng