Chapter 377: "Experts Visit the Island"

"Okay, Yan Ge! You can go straight to the Fumanyu Pier."

"Yes, take the hotel's luxury cruise over, I'll meet you at the pier."

"...Oh, no trouble at all, I'm more than happy!"

"Alright Ge, see you tomorrow!"

Beep beep beep...

After hanging up Yan Xingyun's call, Chen Jianhai sat bewildered on his chair,

He truly didn't expect that the first group to visit the Jellyfish Lake would be a bunch of experts, scholars, and university professors!!

He really had to entertain them well!!

Although Chen Jianhai was a businessman who often skipped classes with Xiao Lang and Da Bo during university,

He had great respect for scholars and teachers.

With so many scholars coming together, he had to treat them well.

"If the people from the provincial research institute are coming, should we also involve Hanshan Daye?"

Thinking of this, Chen Jianhai immediately called Hanshan Daye, and they discussed the situation,

Deciding that they must entertain these distinguished guests properly tomorrow!

...

The next day

Chen Jianhai wore the "Real Man" premium plus-size menswear bought by Xiao Lang and waited at the Dengbao Pier with Hanshan Daye,

Both of them looked at the vast blue sea ahead, their eyes full of complexity.

"Huluwa, do you think we should charge them for the entrance tickets since so many of them are coming?"

Hanshan Daye asked hesitantly.

Chen Jianhai also frowned, "I was thinking about it last night too."

"Now that the Jellyfish Lake has been approved as an official key tourist attraction in Nanjiang City, since it's a scenic spot, I feel we should charge."

"But they say they are here for biological research, it might not be appropriate to ask for money."

It was quite confusing!

Although Chen Jianhai didn't mind the money,

And the income from the Jellyfish Lake and the ticket money went to Xiaomajia Island, not him,

Still, things had to be clear and fair.

Even close brothers need to settle accounts clearly.

"But I feel like they are using the research as an excuse to avoid paying for the tour," Hanshan Daye muttered to himself.

"I just don't get it, why come now of all times!?"

"And since the city has already approved it as a key tourist spot, what's the point of their research now."

"It won't get us more land or buildings."

...

Listening to Hanshan Daye's continuous complaints, Chen Jianhai laughed.

"Daye, they're already here."

"Think positively!"

"Let's welcome them warmly, let them have a happy visit, and maybe they'll promote us back at their schools."

"Take it step by step!"

"Who knows, they might even offer to pay for the tickets themselves, and then we'll profit."

As Chen Jianhai was persuading, he saw a small black dot appear on the distant sea surface.

The sound of the cruise ship's whistle echoed from afar,

And in the distance, a white luxury cruise ship was seen cutting through the sea, heading straight for Xiaomajia Island.

"They're here, smile!" Chen Jianhai quickly nudged Hanshan Daye with his elbow.

Hanshan Daye rolled his eyes, muttering something in the local dialect that Chen Jianhai didn't understand, then his red face broke into a grin,

Instantly transforming into a simple, honest, and enthusiastic island elder,

The speed of his change of expression stunned even Chen Jianhai!

The luxurious cruise ship docked at the pier,

Chen Jianhai and Hanshan Daye's eyes were filled with anticipation as they greeted them with enthusiastic smiles.

They looked just like two welcoming hosts.

"Are these the scholars and researchers? They look like construction workers."

Hanshan Daye whispered to Chen Jianhai with a full smile, as he watched the group disembark in plain T-shirts, travel shoes, and backpacks.

Chen Jianhai glanced at their casual attire and smiled back, whispering:

"Don't worry, Daye, they're definitely not scammers."

Then,

Chen Jianhai extended both hands, stepping forward to shake hands with the leading person,

"Yan Ge! Long time no see!!"

Yan Xingyun also greeted happily, "Chen Laoban, we're here to trouble you again!"

Among them, Chen Jianhai only knew Yan Xingyun.

And Yan Xingyun naturally acted as the bridge between both parties, introducing everyone right after disembarking.

"Let me introduce you."

"This is Professor Yuan Xiao from the School of Life Sciences at Nanjiang University, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioinformatics, a doctoral supervisor,"

"This is Senior Researcher Liu Zhe from the Chunyang Province Aquatic Research Institute."

"This is Section Chief Wang Nong from the Chunyang Province Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information and Mapping Department."

"This is Professor Yuan Xiao's prized student, Li Yi."

"Hello!" Chen Jianhai bent over and warmly shook hands with each of them,

"And this is the island chief of Xiaomajia Island, Tian Laoshan."

After the warm handshakes and introductions,

Chen Jianhai enthusiastically said, "After the long journey, would you like to rest at the hotel and have something to eat before we head to the Jellyfish Lake?"

Yan Xingyun replied, "No need to rest now, the jellyfish in the lake only float to the surface at noon, so we should check it out first. We can rest after the research."

Chen Jianhai glanced at the group.

Seeing that everyone looked eager, they had likely discussed this beforehand.

In that case,

Chen Jianhai didn't insist, smiling, "Then please follow me."

He stepped aside slightly, extending his hand forward to lead the way.

Li Yi observed Chen Jianhai from behind, feeling astonished.

This person...seems to be about my age!

I haven't even graduated from university, and he already owns two hotels?!!

What kind of background does he have!

Li Yi felt a bit disheartened.

Professor Yuan Xiao, on the other hand, didn't notice his prized student's inner turmoil, he was busy observing the island.

As a native of Nanjiang,

To be honest, this was his first time stepping onto this small sea island.

He didn't expect the island's scenery and climate to be so nice!

As they walked,

Yuan Xiao took out his phone, opened the map of Xiaomajia Island in Nanjiang City, looked at the geological composition and terrain direction, and compared it with their current location and the position of the Jellyfish Lake,

Finally setting his eyes on the undulating small hills to the north.

"No wonder they found the Jellyfish Lake here."

"The island's temperature and climate are very suitable for jellyfish growth, so the appearance of this lake is not accidental."

While walking, they heard Chen Jianhai's voice, "Professors, this mountain path leads to the Jellyfish Lake."

Yuan Xiao, holding the map, was slightly stunned.

Pointing to a nearby mountain path, he asked, "Chen Laoban, doesn't this path lead to the Jellyfish Lake?"

Chen Jianhai looked at the mountain path entrance and smiled:

"That path leads to the cliff-top library, not to the Jellyfish Lake."

"We'll go this way."

At the mention of "library," everyone except Hanshan Daye looked up towards the mountain top in unison.

There's a library up there???

Is it real?