Wu Qingsong's voice echoed in the room, his eyes gleaming excitedly. " There is no news about this, but I have a good idea. "
Zhao Zhenbiao, his companion, perked up his ears, feigning deep interest as he leaned forward. He knew that Wu Qingsong's ideas were often intriguing and promising.
" Boss, we've been keeping two large slabs of golden nan in our warehouse, " Wu Qingsong continued, his voice filled with anticipation. " Each slab is seven to eighty centimeters wide. You've treated one as a treasure, reluctant to use it. "
Zhao Zhenbiao nodded, acknowledging the rarity of such wide Jinsinnan slabs. " Indeed, these wide slabs are rare, but unfortunately, they aren't wide enough to make a desk on their own, " he commented.
A large and stylish desk required a width of more than one meter, with a width of one to two meters being the optimal choice. Zhao Zhenbiao explained that a width of 1.5 meters was particularly challenging due to the difficulty of obtaining such thick golden nanmu.
Wu Qingsong's eyes brightened as he responded, " Of course, one piece alone wouldn't be wide enough. But if we were to combine two pieces of this golden nanmu... "
He continued his persuasive pitch, emphasizing the group's skilled masters responsible for the production process. " Our craftsmen are truly exceptional. They can ensure the joint marks are invisible to the untrained eye, " he added.
Although Zhao Zhenbiao was aware of the masterful splicing techniques employed by their skilled artisans, he hesitated, recognizing the risk involved. Meeting an expert eye could still unveil the hidden seam, and the consequences of such discovery would be dire.
With a cautious shake of his head, Zhao Zhenbiao dismissed the idea. " This approach carries significant risks. If anyone were to discover our actions, we wouldn't be able to handle the consequences of their wrath, " he declared.
Filled with worry, Wu Qingshan asked, " What alternatives do we have, then? "
Zhao Zhenbiao pondered momentarily before suggesting, " Let's brainstorm another solution. In the meantime, you can release news that our company, Hongda, is in need of golden nanmu with a diameter exceeding one meter. We can also consider golden nanmu slabs wider than one meter. The price can be negotiated depending on the availability of such goods. "
Wu Qingshan was taken aback, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the negotiation and its concept. It was a testament to Zhao Zhenbiao's urgent need for this particular specification of golden nanmu.
Meanwhile, Liu Yong assigns a task to Bawang. The mission was to move all the golden nanmu logs stored in the deep sea to their warehouse. Liu Yong emphasized that working at night and resting or moving freely during the day would be the safest approach.
Aware of the direct waterways leading to the warehouse, Liu Yong still preferred to err on caution and avoid causing unnecessary attention during the day.
Bawang took on the task with determination, tirelessly moving more than a hundred large logs into the warehouse. It was no small feat, considering Bawang's massive size now weighed nearly 3 tons. Liu Yong kept track of Bawang's progress through the pet panel, which displayed the following details:
Name: Mutant Snapping Turtle
Strength: 426
Physique: 401
Dexterity: 389
Weight: 2817KG
Swimming speed (average): 75 knots Skills: Level 1 tortoise shell technique, level 1 tortoise breath technique, level 1 super perception
With a weight close to 3 tons, Bawang stood as an impressive presence in the sea. Its majestic appearance often struck fear into the hearts of those who caught sight of it.
Liu Yong contemplated, " Could that be a snapping turtle? It seems highly unlikely for a snapping turtle to grow to such colossal proportions. If it truly is one, it would surely astonish and pale the faces of onlookers. "
To ensure discretion, Liu Yong instructed Bawang to move the wood into the warehouse under cover of the night, avoiding any unnecessary attention during the day. During daylight hours, the submerged wood was temporarily relocated to a spot more than 1,000 meters deep near the warehouse.
Given Bawang's increased intelligence, it had learned to prioritize and carefully carry the smaller and larger pieces of wood. With its astounding speed of 75 knots, Bawang could complete a round trip between the shipwreck site and the warehouse in just an hour.
Throughout the day, it transported eight pieces of wood to the seabed a couple of kilometres away from the warehouse, placing them there temporarily.
As dusk approached, Bawang resumed its work, clutching a piece of wood measuring approximately 40 to 50 centimetres in diameter and 6 to 7 meters in length within its powerful jaws.
Swimming through the waterway connecting the warehouse to the sea, Bawang swiftly delivered the first log into the warehouse. All eight pieces of wood were neatly stacked within the warehouse in less than an hour.
Feeling satisfied with its progress, Bawang took a break before resuming its wood-moving duties. It swam towards the shipwreck site, where it stumbled upon a school of fish. Bawang wasted no time, opening its mouth wide and swiftly capturing its meal.
The school of fish, startled by the sudden presence of the formidable Overlord, frantically attempted to escape. However, their efforts were in vain, as Bawang's astonishing speed easily outmatched their feeble attempts to flee.
With its average swimming speed of 75 knots, equivalent to approximately 100 kilometres per hour, Bawang effortlessly caught up with a large fish and swiftly devoured it. The fish, weighing several hundred pounds, disappeared into Bawang's stomach after a few bites. Surprisingly, Bawang showed no signs of ferocity during its meal, exhibiting a composed demeanour.
Having consumed enough to satisfy its hunger, Bawang resumed its wood-moving duties. It widened its mouth, clasping another piece of wood, and embarked on the journey towards the warehouse.
The following morning, as Liu Yong awoke, he immediately reached out to communicate with Bawang.
" Hey, Bawang, how's the job coming along? " he inquired eagerly.
Bawang responded, its voice filled with pride, " Master, I have successfully moved 17 logs into the warehouse. I've just finished my breakfast and will take a short rest. "
Liu Yong couldn't help but feel a surge of satisfaction upon hearing about Bawang's progress. " Great work, Bawang. You've earned yourself a well-deserved rest. "
However, Bawang insisted, " I'm not tired, Master. I'll find a spot to rest for a while and then continue working. I'll move the wood from the deep sea, position it on the seabed near the warehouse, and bring it into the warehouse at night. "
After chatting, Liu Yong got up and went to the company after breakfast.
Qiu Yang and Hu Shijun were managing the company well. Under their leadership, the organization was undergoing positive changes. They had recruited over a dozen new employees, and the company's overall structure gradually improved.
Having spent less than an hour in the company and finding nothing to be concerned about, Liu Yong left and asked Li Changle to handle the day's shopping tasks.
A few days passed...
Soon after Liu Yong settled into his office at the company, he received an exciting message from Bawang: " Master, the job is complete. "
Liu Yong was pleasantly surprised and eagerly asked, " Bawang, have you moved all the wood into the warehouse? "
Bawang replied, " Yes, all of it has been moved. But I noticed that there seem to be two different types of wood, and I don't understand why. "
" Two different types of wood? " Liu Yong pondered.
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Creation is hard, cheer me up!