The entire ocean is my fishing ground.

Chapter 8: Securing a Major City Contract

Today's information has been updated (4/4).

[Intelligence 1 (Resource): At a depth of 10 meters west of Qingshui Island, there is a group of approximately 20 wild yellowfin tuna, each weighing over 1 jin (approximately 500 grams). Best time to catch: This afternoon.]

[Intelligence 2 (Opportunity): Fresh Way Restaurant chain in the city is looking for a stable supplier of wild seafood, with a monthly demand of approximately 500 jin (250 catties). The supplier must provide consistently high-quality seafood with a wide variety of types. Contact person has been noted. Valid for 5 days.]

[Intelligence 3 (Warning): Zhang Meng is not in the village today; he went to town to visit his cousin, Zhang Tiejun. He is expected to return this evening.]

[Intelligence 4 (Resource Category): There are scattered schools of squid, approximately 15 individuals, in Sea Area 3.]

Just a few days ago, he was passively accepting the opportunities offered by the system; today, he has learned how to integrate this information.

Wild yellowfin tuna is a mid-to-high-end sea fish, not only with good meat quality but also with delicious taste, and can fetch a good price.

This can serve as his product today.

Fresh Way chain restaurants require 500 jin per month.

This is a major client who can significantly boost his income.

This is his market today.

The key lies in the third piece of intelligence.

Zhang Meng is not in the village today.

This means that the dock in Huangni Village will be safe before this evening.

This is a perfect gap period.

A plan quickly took shape.

First, process the daily customer orders, then while Zhang Meng is away, go to the dock to deliver the goods to the town.

Go to Qingshui Island immediately to catch yellowfin tuna.

Finally, carrying fresh fish as samples, along with previous records of supplying Su Jianming and Haiweiju, they went straight to the headquarters of Fresh Way in the city to negotiate this major client.

If the plan succeeds, he will take a big step closer to his goal of buying a boat.

In the morning, he first caught some miscellaneous fish in the near sea, gathering the dozens of kilograms of goods needed for the restaurant's daily needs. Then, he rode his tricycle, for the first time openly and legitimately setting off from the village's main road straight to the town's dock.

Without Zhang Meng's threat, everything went smoothly.

In the afternoon, he borrowed a small sampan from his neighbor and rowed towards Qingshui Island.

With his previous experience, he is now very skilled at fishing operations.

Guided by intelligence, he quickly located the group of yellowfin tuna in the waters west of Qingshui Island.

He caught seven or eight fish in one net, and after several trips, he scooped up all the yellowfin tuna.

He selected five high-quality, lively fish and put them into a styrofoam box with ice packs. The rest were delivered directly to the Fisherman's Song Restaurant in town, earning him over a thousand yuan.

After finishing all this, Lin Chen glanced at the time; it was exactly three in the afternoon.

He went home, took a shower, and changed into a clean white shirt and jeans.

These are some of the few decent clothes he brought back from Shenzhen.

When meeting the purchasing manager of a chain restaurant, the first impression is crucial in determining the manager's assessment of your capabilities.

After packing everything up, he carried the sample foam box and boarded the city bus.

An hour later, he stood downstairs at the headquarters of Fresh Way Catering Group.

The office building looks very impressive.

After explaining his purpose at the front desk, Lin Chen was led to the purchasing department on the third floor.

He was greeted by a man in his thirties, dressed in a neat suit with a nameplate that read "Purchasing Manager Wang Hao".

Wang Hao glanced at Lin Chen, his gaze lingering for a moment on his face and the styrofoam box at his feet, his eyes revealing a hint of disdain.

"Are you the one who called to say you wanted to supply us?"

Wang Hao spoke first.

"Our Fresh Way has high requirements for suppliers. They not only need to provide a variety of seafood, but also must guarantee quality and supply stability. Can you do that with just one person and a small boat?"

His words were very impolite.

Lin Chen maintained a smile.

Instead of rushing to refute, I did three things first.

"Manager Wang, these are some clips from my fishing trips at sea."

The video shows him diving into the deep sea and using a harpoon to precisely catch grouper, followed by a video of him calmly casting a net among a school of fish.

This demonstrates his abilities, which far surpass those of ordinary fishermen.

Then I opened the WeChat chat history with the owner of Yuge Restaurant and the manager of Haiweiju Restaurant.

"Boss Su and Manager Li are both my long-term clients. You can see what they say about me."

Below this were screenshots of large transfers.

Wang Hao's expression changed slightly, and he dropped the disdain on his face.

He hadn't expected that this young man had already established connections with two restaurants in the town and the city.

"Manager Wang, this is a wild yellowfin tuna that I just caught this afternoon from Qingshui Island. Please take a look at its quality."

As the lid was opened, a fresh, icy ocean scent wafted out.

Five yellowfin tuna were neatly arranged on crushed ice in the box.

These fish had a silvery sheen and bright, clear eyes, making them look very fresh.

Such quality immediately caught the eye of Wang Hao, a purchasing manager who was used to seeing high-quality goods.

"Good fish, good fish, it is indeed a good fish, this is a rare wild catch."

Wang Hao is now full of approval.

"Kobayashi, please have a seat."

He poured himself a glass of water.

Lin Chen knew that he had already gained the other party's initial recognition with his strength.

"Manager Wang, you don't need to worry about the supply capacity."

After sitting down, Lin Chen calmly began to speak.

"I can guarantee at least three deliveries per week, with each delivery ranging from 50 to 80 catties. In addition to the yellowfin tuna you see, I can also get other common sea fish, even lobsters and crabs. All catches are delivered on the same day they are caught, guaranteeing freshness."

He spoke with great confidence.

Wang Hao was moved.

He was worried about not being able to find a supplier who could reliably provide high-quality seafood, but unexpectedly, one came to him today.

Lin Chen's demonstrated fishing skills and network of contacts convinced him that this young man was capable of becoming a long-term partner of Fresh Way.

"Okay. Kobayashi, I believe you."

Wang Hao immediately made the decision.

"Let's try working together for a month first, as you said, delivering three times a week, 50 to 80 kilograms each time. If the quality can maintain this level, we'll sign a formal long-term supply contract after a month."

"It's a pleasure working with you."

"It's a pleasure working with you."