Even if Link used all the connections, it would take some time to apply for a geographical indication for agricultural products. Even if the relationship is good, the procedures that should be taken must be followed, but the procedures with relationships will be sooner and faster.

But no matter how fast it is, it can't be done in a day.

Link was already mentally prepared to default once. If it's just a default, it's not too big a problem and can be explained. It doesn't matter if you lose even a few customers. But if he can't ship for a long time, if he wants to get the customer back, he may pay a lot of money, and he can lose a lot of money because of any discounts.

However, he found that the other party seemed to be in a hurry with him. That night, the media commented on him: "Although the Blue Lagoon wine has earned honor for the United States, if this honor comes from a thief, I think the greater the honor, the greater the shame for the United States." ”

"Thief?" Link said to Jessica with a smile. "I've become a thief. ”

Jessica put her arms around his waist and whispered, "Why be angry with those people. Soon everyone will know that you are not a thief, and that Luke Truss is a robber!"

Link had already told her what he was going to do. He also believes that the matter can be resolved quickly, but until this matter is resolved, I am afraid that there will be people who do not want to see him feel better.

But he was mentally prepared for this. He laughed and said, "I'm not angry. It's just that during this time, it's better for me to go out less. ”

"You don't have to care about what other people say. Let's just live our own lives!" Jessica didn't want him to be stuck at home, even though the estate was huge. But being willing to stay at home and being forced to stay afraid to go out are two different things. Those are two completely different mindsets.

Link shook his head and said, "I think Fox has a lot of reporters guarding it right now." ”

Jessica pursed her lips, not knowing what to say. She was in the company just now, and a reporter was guarding the door to interview her. And it's not just one or two.

If he went out, unless he went somewhere else, a town as small as Fox, he really couldn't avoid those reporters when he went out. And Link usually takes Hannah with him when he goes out, and if Hannah gets frightened, that's the big problem.

She was also reluctant to say things that upset him: "By the way, I ate at Song's Chinese restaurant for nine days for interviews, and they were all delicious." I think it's a very worthwhile investment. Maybe you're ready to talk to Song. ”

Link nodded and said, "I'll talk to him when this is over." ”

"You talk to him personally?"

"It's not a big business, it's not complicated. I'll just do it myself. "He can't rely on Martha's team for everything. He himself has to keep honing himself. His career is not big yet, but the plan he has drawn up is indeed huge. If he wants to grasp his own business, he has to understand some business things.

Jessica was also willing to see him motivated, and said, "Then do you want me to say hello to Song in advance." ”

Link thought for a moment and said, "It's fine." He may need to think about it. Let him think about his own conditions. It's easier to talk about that way. ”

That's just an alternative, and Link isn't afraid of the other lion's mouth. And if you can't talk about it, it's a big deal for him not to do this business. He believes that many projects will be found.

As they spoke, the news of the Oregon wildfires came up again in the news.

Link remembered seeing a large cloud of smoke as his plane flew over that airspace during the day. Shaking his head, he said, "There is no difference between the ability of the United States to respond to disasters and poor countries. ”

"The U.S. system dictates that in the face of some small disasters, it is impossible to mobilize the whole country to respond to the disaster. ”

"I remember when I was in the third grade of middle school, my teacher gave a group of us a question about the success and loss of the U.S. government's relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina," she said. At that time, I found some information that puzzled me. The Union Army announced that it would send troops to support it four days after the hurricane hit and there was a massive riot throughout New Orleans. Louisiana initially refused on the grounds that federal troops were barred from entering the country. But even if they didn't refuse, it would take three days for an army of just 7,000 to be mobilized. ”

Link said with a smile: "Actually, I don't think the United States is technically a country. It's nothing more than a more mature city-state complex. ”

Hearing him say that, she laughed and said, "Yes, I feel that way too." It's like the city-state system of ancient Greece. It's just a little closer, and it's more popular. But in the end, it's still a city-state. So when the fires in Oregon got out of control, it seemed to be for the sake of face, Oregon didn't ask for help, and other states didn't seem to know. When it was out of control, Oregon asked for help, and several surrounding states had two more days to mobilize their forces. ”

The news said the fire had burned more than half a million acres of forest and forced at least 20,000 families to evacuate. The line of fire is about to reach the Pacific Ocean. And to the south has entered the northern part of California.

Hearing that more than sixty people had died, Jessica drew a cross on her chest and said, "I don't think they would have died." ”

Link's hand around her shoulder was a little harder, and he said, "Looks like the East Pacific Company's forests have all been burned?"

"One more point, but not much. Only a little bit in Oregon has not been burned. A corner of northern California is being burned. However, it seems that the California side has been prepared for it, and they have opened a thirty-yard wide fire barrier in advance. The line of fire should not continue further south. ”

She looked at him thoughtfully and asked, "What do you think of?"

"Didn't you say that the East Pacific Company bought the land earlier just to get the fur and then started to develop the timber. Have you ever found out how they are locating that land so far?"

"The East Pacific company today is actually a declining investment company. Once upon a time, they were a company that operated railways. However, they later lost the right to operate the railway and only held a partial stake. They used to own a lot of land in the west, but most of it was sold. ”

She thought for a moment and then said, "It's said that they hold that piece of land in Oregon mainly because of that forest. But the south of Oregon is drier than the north, and the forests are less growing and use less timber. So they don't seem to care very much. All I know is that after they cut down nearly 200,000 acres of forest, they left that area unused for more than a decade without any sign of reuse. ”

After she finished speaking, she blinked and asked, "Do you have an idea about that land?"

"Hmm. I thought that maybe that land could be used as a breeding ground for baby alpacas. ”

"But if you want to buy it, you may not be able to buy it. ”

"Isn't it burning? Maybe they'll be willing to sell it!"

Jessica thought for a moment and said, "That's private land, but it belongs to the East Pacific Company, and they have a lot of shareholders. If you want to buy it, it's best to wait for them to take the initiative to list it. ”

Link nodded and said, "I think so too." I'm afraid they'll find a deal right away. ”

"You have to get that land?"

"It doesn't have to be. I just think it's a good fit there. It is close to the sea and easy to transport. In addition, the climate is more suitable for breeding alpacas than the inland desert areas. ”

After the conversation between the two was diverted by the unfinished fire hundreds of miles away, Link didn't have to worry about the grapes for a while.

However, he found that the other party's public opinion offensive seemed to be more fierce. Luke Truss frequently appeals in the media to express his claims and grievances. It was as if Link had bullied him a thousand times. And the attitude of some wine insiders is also clearly inclined towards the other side.

Supporting Luke Truss seems to be a form of political correctness.

Even Peter Peck, who praised Blue Lagoon wine many times not long ago, said in an interview with reporters: "I think Blue Lagoon wine is the representative of American high-quality wine this year, and I hope it can make American wine famous in the world as soon as possible." Yes, I hope this matter is resolved as soon as possible. That's good for the entire U.S. wine industry!"

Although he didn't say what he said, he meant to compromise between Link and Luke Truss. Judging from the current situation, Link is the party that loses, so the compromise should be Link.

And from the news reports, it seems that the incident has broken through the United States, and the French wine industry is already making a noise that the Blue Lagoon wine competition should be canceled. The reason is that it is an illegal product.

The ISC, of course, will not listen to them. However, their statement, the news that the Blue Lagoon wine is an infringing product has also spread around the world. Link couldn't help but be annoyed by this.

But when he saw C&C's boss Hull Donald on TV, he only had a sneer in his heart.

Facing the camera, Hul Donald swaggered as a top successful man, said in a clearly arrogant tone: "We at C&C are marketing wines from XX Winery in South Africa." Even though it was only a silver medal wine, I chose them anyway. Yes, Blue Lagoon Wines has also approached our company in the hope that we can market for them. However, we refused. Because the United States is a country with strict legal systems, I have never looked down on illegal business practices. That's right, their wine is highly rated. Gold is even more popular with everyone. But if the gold is stolen and you buy it, you are selling the stolen ......"

Listening to this, it seems that he already knew that Link's wine was infringing. This gives the impression that outsiders know about it, how could Link himself not know?

This bastard is not only trying to discredit the Blue Lagoon wine, but also to discredit Link.

This guy, because C&C had already accepted a marketing commission from a winery in South Africa, treated Martha and Dill in a humiliating way. Link hadn't been angry with his men before, but now he had jumped out and died.

He immediately called Catherine, who remained in the United States, and asked her to make a statement on his behalf: "Mr. Hull Donald of C&C, maybe you have taken on a part-time bench as a judge without my knowledge, so you can convict Blue Lagoon and me Link Hans before the court has made any statement." But I still decided to sue you for malicious slander. ”

He did what he said he would, and immediately called Matthew to prepare the lawsuit: "I don't accept a settlement!"10