Chapter 758: Magical Realm
It was the rainy season in Papua when Han Yi and the others came, and the cement road leading to the port area of Simozbi had been washed clean by the rain, and the tall tropical plants on both sides of the road and large lawn-like areas were verdant, revealing a strong exotic atmosphere.
Through the dense gaps in the vegetation, you can see that behind you are rows of fairly neat paving, but they are all low, and few of them exceed three floors.
After ten minutes, the same scenery changed, the buildings gradually increased, the concrete pavement became asphalt again, and the roadside area also appeared similar to the commercial street, which was bustling with people.
However, with the dotted tropical shrubs everywhere, it doesn't look chaotic like the Gakana in Sagarata, but makes people mistakenly think that they have arrived in Miami in the 70s.
Lu Menglin, who was lying on the window with a curious face, said, "I didn't expect it to be quite beautiful here." ”
"Hehe, after all, it's the capital, and it should be considered a rich area. ”
Lu Menglin turned around and said: "It's a pity, the economy here is on the verge of collapse and the law and order is too poor, otherwise with the charming beaches of Papua, as well as the Solomon Sea and the Coral Sea, it will definitely become a paradise for global travel enthusiasts." ”
Han Yi nodded, and then followed: "The poor security is not due to economic reasons. ”
Lu Menglin said: "But I read the report that the unemployment rate here is as high as 95%, and the poor are desperate to commit crimes in order not to starve to death." ”
Han Yi smiled, "Then you're wrong." The official figure says that the employment rate is 5%, which does not mean that the unemployment rate is 95%, and the so-called poor in Papua cannot starve to death.
The country has nearly 60% of its own natural economy, people don't need to work, they just need to pick papaya, coconuts, bananas and fish in the forest every day;
The high crime rate is due to the fact that there are too many people who have nothing to do, and the local people have a bad habit of drinking and chewing betel nut, betel nut has a hallucinogenic effect, plus drinking, as soon as they drink, they get drunk, and they don't work, even if there is a job for them, they don't want to, so they get into trouble all day long. ”
Lu Menglin blinked her big eyes, "Really?"
"Of course it is. ”
Han Yi stretched out his hand and pinched Lu Menglin's tender face, and said with a smile: "This side is similar to West Africa and Central Africa, both have a tropical rainforest climate, and the soil is very soft, so there is no need to plough it at all.
People can drop all the seeds in the ground within a week and bask in the sun every day. In the surrounding woods, the roadside is full of cucumbers...... No, it's berries. ”
Lu Menglin glanced at him, and then asked curiously, "What else?"
"And then ah......"
Han Yi smiled and said: "The food is very abundant, which leads to the lack of a sense of distress among the Papuan natives, so the most curious point for us is, why don't people here store food?"
But the natives here are also very curious about this, why do the yellow-skinned monkeys and white-skinned pigs always like to pile up food? Aren't there food everywhere in the woods? Why do they eat stale things?"
Lu Menglin laughed out loud, causing the black bodyguard driving in front of him to look in the endoscope frequently.
Han Yi paused for a moment and continued to laugh and said: "So don't look at the news reports that how many people have starved to death here, and the United Nations has come to disaster relief again, let me tell you, when there is no major climate change, the indigenous people of Papua are fat and strong, and they hang themselves in the sun when they have nothing to do."
And their rhythm of life is eating, sleeping, hanging, and engaging in women/people. ”
Lu Menglin had a chill, and then couldn't help but whisper: "Why do you want to ...... That thing?"
"Because there are a lot of mosquitoes, you walk barefoot in the rainforest, all kinds of blood-sucking insects and leeches stung the soles of your feet, especially in the river, there are that kind of toothpick fish and nematodes will get into the urine # mouth, plus the wrap/skin is long, can it be done without regular sunburning?"
"Huh-" Lu Menglin shuddered, "I'm not going anywhere, I'm in the hotel." ”
Han Yi burst out laughing.
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Everyone went down the tower at the State Guesthouse "Conrad Hotel" in the Port Mozby district.
The hotel not only covers a large area, but also has a very beautiful view, except for the main structure, most of the rest are wooden structures, gardens, swimming pools, PSA pavilion, gymnasium, tennis courts, and even a hospital.
Han Yi and the others live in the villa area behind the hotel, the villa is made of pure wood, an area of only about 50 square meters, and in order to prevent mosquitoes, insects, rats and ants, they are all suspended half a meter above the ground.
As soon as Lu Menglin put down her luggage, she yelled to go swimming in the pool, and Han Yi smiled and said, "Let's wait for the welcome ceremony to end!"
While they were talking, the Pakistani officials over there had already come over to invite them.
When Han Yi and his party came to the front hall, Papua's Minister of Commerce, Solomon Hudgens, and the Chief of Staff, Ian Boyle, were waiting.
"I'm sorry Mr. Han, I couldn't go to the airport to greet you, and I hope you don't mind. Solomon greeted him and shook Han Yi's hand politely.
Originally, the Pakistani side wanted to hold a grand welcome ceremony at the airport, but Han Yi refused.
Han Yi smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. Mainly come to travel, so it's pretty good. ”
"That's good~"
Later, Solomon also shook hands with Lu Menglin and expressed his concern for food and accommodation.
Followed by a large group of people surrounding Han Yi, he walked towards the large conference hall of the State Guesthouse.
There were more people in the large conference hall, and at a glance it looked black and overwhelming. When Han Yi and the others entered, everyone gave a standing ovation, while a group of dressed Papuan children presented flowers to Han Yi and Lu Menglin.
After that, local people from all walks of life and representatives of Chinese businessmen came forward to shake hands one by one.
After some commotion, Han Yi and his entourage sat down in the VIP area in front, and Solomon walked to the podium and delivered an enthusiastic speech.
Immediately afterwards, Han Yi was invited to speak on stage.
"First of all, on behalf of the Tianyi Group, I feel the warm hospitality of Minister Solomon, and at the same time ......"
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After an hour of official processing, everyone went to the Grand Ballroom, where a sumptuous lunch had already been prepared.
Solomon and Ian sat at a table with Han Yi.
During the meal, Solomon grinned with snow-white teeth and asked, "Mr. Han, what is your first impression of our Papua, and has it disappointed you?"
Han Yi stopped his chopsticks and said with a smile: "Your two governments have done a good job, as far as Port Mozby is concerned, the urban construction is much better than I expected." ”
Solomon smiled happily, "I feel honored by Mr. Han's compliment. ”
After a pause, Solomon said: "In the past two years, we have been committed to building tourism, hoping to revitalize the country's economy and achieve diversification through tourism;
However, Mr. Han said that we have always been very distressed by the poor security environment, and our international image has been repeatedly lowered, and coupled with the poor transportation problems, our plans have been almost on paper. ”
Han Yi nodded and didn't speak.
Papua's problems are not just as simple as public security and transportation problems, and if the "suzerain" Australia's influence in Papua is not eliminated, it is tantamount to a fool's dream to develop the economy.
However, this question is obviously not suitable for the dinner table.
Everyone chatted while eating.
After the meal, everyone took a short break and then went to the "PNG National High School", the easternmost part of the port area, less than 2 kilometers from the Conrad Hotel.
On behalf of Tianyi Group, Han Yi donated 10,000 books and 10 million "kina" (Papuan dollars, equivalent to 19.5 million yuan) to the national middle school.
By the time we got back to the Conrad Hotel, it was already 3:30 p.m.
As soon as she arrived at the room, Lu Menglin couldn't wait to take off her clothes and go to the bathroom, "Why is the smell of foxes on those black people so strong, they are about to smoke me to death." You too, come and take a shower. ”
Han Yi said while undressing: "The problem of living habits. They have a kind of berries that they often eat in the local area, which is similar to our domestic grapes, and they have that fox smell when they eat them. ”
"Ah......" Lu Menglin poked her head out of the shower, and her face changed color: "I know, it's that yellow melon, I also ate it today, what should I do?"
Han Yi laughed, "It's okay to eat a little once in a while." ”
Lu Menglin still couldn't let go, "I said I wouldn't eat it, but that little girl insisted on letting me taste it...... Ah...... What a ......."
Before Lu Menglin could continue, Han Yi had already stepped into the bathtub......