989. The energy of the apprentice
The protesters gathered around the town's wharf, and Qin Shiou bought a large number of cold-proof and wind-proof tents, which were pulled up, completely blocking the access to the wharf.
So even if a Dow chemical ship docked at the dock, they wouldn't be able to transport the equipment ashore unless they drove over the tents, but who would dare? There's a lot of people living in it!
The two Sea Fists were moored next to the pier on the left and on the right, and the cannons had already pulled down their cannons, with their muzzles facing inside and outside.
The town's sheriff Roberts went to find the head of the St. John's Mounted Police and said with a bitter face: "Man, you must be calm, if these people are provoked and they turn on the water cannons, then the protest will definitely escalate!" In case of casualties, we're finished! ”
The person in charge of the mounted police made an OK gesture and said in a low voice: "Don't say it, we know it in our hearts, let the damn chemical plant go to hell!" I don't want to eat too much fish in the future! ”
Dow Chemical used the media to pressure the city of St. John's to quickly address the fishermen's protests.
Hamlet replied with confidence that they were negotiating with the fishermen, that substantial progress had been made, and that in a day or two they could convince the fishermen to disband the protests and tell Dow not to worry.
The strategy on his side is also dragging!
The energy of Dow Chemical is not something that the mayor of a small city can fight against, not to mention that St. John's economic development also depends on these super enterprises, and Hamlet does not dare to offend them.
If Dow Chemical didn't choose to say goodbye to the island as a factory site, then Hamlet would be very welcome, but unfortunately. They chose to say goodbye to the island.
Qin Shiou organized fishermen to install dozens of barbecue stoves around the wharf to warm up at night and barbecue meat during the day. These are what the town offers, where the protesters come to the island. He provided both food and accommodation.
Anyway, Lao Tzu is not short of money, so he will spend it with you, this is Qin Shiou's idea.
Hamlet is right, Dow Chemical can't afford to delay, and they are putting more and more pressure on the provincial and municipal governments, even claiming that they want the government to turn to the military to drive away the protesters.
Qin Shiou felt that it was almost over, and he asked Hamlet to contact the president of Dow Chemical Canada, and he wanted to talk to the other party.
The president of Dow Chemical Canada is named Crad-Moon. is a strong middle-aged man in his fifties, and after receiving Qin Shiou's application for negotiation, he agreed to negotiate in a hotel in St. John's.
After Qin Shiou saw Cred, he said straight to the point: "Mr. President, I don't understand why you insist on building a factory on our small island, St. John's has land, and you can choose to build a factory elsewhere." ”
"We've got the formalities to build the factory, and we've bought the factory on the island, it's all legal, so why do we have to change places to build a factory?" ”
Qin Shiou said helplessly: "But have you ever thought about it?" Our island is surrounded by fishing grounds, and if a chemical plant is on the island, what will happen to our fishing grounds? What about our whole town? ”
Cred was silent for a moment and said, "We have a compensation plan for your town. Even willing to carve out a community for you in St. John's, as long as you are willing to relocate. You only think about your town, what about our company? What about our investments? ”
Neither side is willing to leave. One is unwilling to let go, so the negotiations are deadlocked. Qin Shiou could only leave, and the protests would continue.
Back to the pier. Qin Shiou was about to get on the boat, when he suddenly heard a crisp shout: "Father Silk!" Father Silk! I'm coming! ”
Hearing this cry, Qin Shiou turned around in surprise and saw a deer-like figure running over briskly, rushing into his arms at once, it was the little apprentice Wes-Bruce, who had not been seen for many days.
The sturdy steel tycoon walked behind with firm steps, he looked at Qin Shiou with a smile, raised his hand and said hello: "Father Qin Si, I haven't seen you for a long time, how are you lately?" ”
Qin Shiou shook hands with George Bruce, who was accompanied by a middle-aged woman, who should be Vivian Bruce, the descendant of Weiss's mother and the real steel king Carnegie.
Sure enough, the woman with a gentle smile then introduced herself: "I am George's wife, Weiss's mother, you can call me Mrs. Bruce, or Vivian, it's a pleasure to meet you, Father Qinsi." ”
The family is all called the same, Master Qin of Chinese, but I don't know who took it badly, and the pronunciation is all Qin Si's father!
Weiss was in much better shape now than when he first met him, at least he had just run over with a smoke, and his little face was red instead of bleak and white.
Qin Shiou rubbed Weis's head and took the three of them onto the boat and asked, "Are you here for a vacation?" Just a few days away, it is the most important festival for us Chinese, I wonder if you are interested in participating? ”
George smiled and said, "Father Qin, please believe that we very much hope to have such a festival. But in fact, I have a lot to do with Vivien, and this time I came to bring Wess to you and hand him over to you......"
"No, this is a return to the division!" Wess stubbornly corrected.
Qin Shiou smiled, then his smile froze, and said, "What? You're going to keep Wess with us? No, no, George, it's not quite right. You may not know, but we're in a mess right now. ”
George smiled nonchalantly: "I know, I'm here to help you solve this matter." ”
Qin Shiou asked in surprise, "Solve this matter?" ”
They got on board, and the patrol boat was heading in the direction of Farewell Island.
Weiss hurriedly said: "Father Silk, is it Dow Chemical who is looking for trouble with our master?" That's up to my mom, I have a bad uncle who always bullies me, but he's great, he's a board member of Dow Chemical! My mom too, but my uncle has a lot of shares! ”
Qin Shiou looked at Mr. and Mrs. George in surprise, I didn't expect that there would be such a relationship, this is really a twist!
Vivien chuckled, "We also happened to know about this, so let's see if we can help." Actually, my brother and I are on the board of directors of Dow Chemical USA, Inc., and we have no jurisdiction over Canadian companies, but we know a lot of friends who have a voice. ”
Qin Shiou said: "I was still negotiating with their president Cred, but it didn't come to fruition, I knew you were coming, so I waited before I went." ”
The Bruces looked at each other and smiled, and Vivien said, "Cred is a stubborn guy, okay, leave this matter to us, let me see how to deal with it." ”
Back on the island, Qin Shiou arranged the three of them into Hickson's father's house, recently there were a lot of protesters on the island, there were not enough hotels, otherwise they would not use tents, and sleeping in tents at night in winter was not a comfortable thing. (To be continued......)