Chapter 437: The Bartons (Part II)
"Thank you, thank you so much! Please forgive me for being a little incoherent. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć infoYou may not be able to appreciate what it's like to be suddenly redeemed after two full months of despair. When I get home, I will definitely go to church for a devout service and thank the Lord for sending you to us. ā
Mr. Barton's hand holding the container trembled slightly, and there was a reverent look in his eyes, as if he had felt a gift from God.
But it's no wonder that Florida, including Miami, has a very large number of Hispanic immigrants, so Christianity accounts for a very large proportion of the faith, especially among the wealthy, at least seven out of ten believe in Jesus, at least on the surface.
But how pious they are, only they know best in their hearts.
Except for those extreme religions and cults, Lu Li didn't have much opinion on other religions, and spread his hands with a smile: "You're welcome, we are neighbors, and neighbors naturally have to help each other." ā
"Yes, it's an honor to be a neighbor with someone like you. Oh, I almost forgot, this is my personal business card, please feel free to call me if you need anything in the future. I'm a businessman who imports and exports food, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, cocoa, and I also own a slaughterhouse just outside of Miami. As he spoke, Mr. Barton presented a delicate business card.
Unlike the usual business cards, which are printed with various high-ranking titles, this one has a simple name and contact information, and is clearly for private interactions, not commercial use.
"Lockda Slaughterhouse! Isn't this the largest slaughterhouse in the suburbs of Miami? It seems that your business is very large, and all those food, alcohol, tobacco, and cocoa should be produced from your own plantation, right?" Lu Li asked with a surprised expression.
Although he has long known that anyone who can afford to buy a villa on Furong Island cannot be too bad, but this is obviously a top businessman in front of him, just a large slaughterhouse, the annual net profit will not be less than millions, plus the scope of other main businesses, it will definitely be no problem to earn tens of millions to hundreds of millions a year.
You must know that this is not stock finance, nor is it high-tech, it is a plantation industry with relatively stable prices. Those who can earn hundreds of millions of dollars a year in this field are definitely the leaders in the industry.
Barton smiled and nodded, "That's right. I've invested in a lot of plantations in Central and South America, and I've had a lot of relationships with local government officials, and it's incredibly cheap for labor and land. If you are interested, I can help to get in touch, and the safety aspect is absolutely guaranteed. ā
"Hehe, thank you for your kindness, Central and South America is too chaotic, all kinds of gangs, drug lords, and guerrillas are emerging in an endless stream, so I'd better stay in the United States honestly. Speaking of which, there's one thing I really need your help with. ā
Lu Li's entry into agriculture and animal husbandry was not to simply make money, but to complete the kidnapping of the government by providing a large number of jobs.
Therefore, to march into South America, it is better to wait for the scale to expand before considering, and the energy at this stage is to start raising pigs first.
"Oh, please! Although Miami is not my main sphere of influence, I still have a lot of friends in politics. Barton said with great interest.
As a person who has seen the miraculous effects of the golden sea buckthorn fruit with his own eyes, he has listed Lu Li as a serious friend in his heart, whether it is for his daughter's illness or for the sake of giving himself and his family more protection.
After all, as long as people get sick, no one can predict whether they will be detected with any terrible terminal illness in the next moment.
Lu Li touched his chin and said in a slightly puzzled tone: "That's right, the company has recently researched a new breed of pigs, and I plan to buy a large piece of land or a ready-made farm for breeding." But I don't know why, I searched all over Florida and couldn't find a suitable place. You're in the plantation business, so you should be able to give some advice. ā
"Pig farming?!" Patton paused for a moment, and soon showed a strange expression on his face, and cautiously tested: "Did you know about the U.S. pork market when you made this decision?"
"Yes, I've been told that the price of hogs in the United States is only 70 cents per kilogram, which is very cheap, and they are all on a lot of hormones, drugs and feed. But my farming philosophy is different, I don't need hormones, drugs, and industrial feed, I grow my own non-GMO potatoes and sweet potatoes to feed, and I also don't use pesticides, so as to be pure natural and pollution-free in the true sense. Lu Li patiently explained.
"Oh my God, you can be so whimsical! Green pork? With all due respect, who are you going to sell it to? You must know that the cost of pigs fed in this way is bound to be very high, and if the price is low, you will lose money, and if the price is high, no one wants to buy it, and it is a thankless effort. Barton analyzed with a wry smile.
In his eyes, pork is a pig, and no amount of green can replace beef in the hearts of Americans. Therefore, it is better to raise pigs than cattle, which is the most consumed meat in the North American market.
Lu Li smiled disapprovingly: "What if my pork quality can show the same snowflake pattern as top beef? Not to mention that I already have a buyer." ā
"Snowflake pork? And someone ordered it in advance? Are you sure it's not a joke?" Barton asked rhetorically, dumbfounded.
"Of course not kidding! Have you forgotten which country I'm from? Not to mention the new breed of pork, which I personally tasted two days ago, and it tastes really good. Anyway, you can help me find a bigger farm or government land, and the price is not a problem. Lu Li replied confidently.
Because of Zhao Lao's help, he can directly enter the world's largest pork consumption market, so even if Americans don't buy it, they don't have to worry about not being able to sell it.
"Well, since you insist, I'll go back and inquire. Florida has fertile land, a warm climate, plenty of sunshine, and agriculture has always been thriving, and as far as I know, there should be quite a few large-scale farms. Seeing that Lu Lu had made up his mind, Barton no longer continued to dissuade him, and agreed to come down.
You must know that doing business is a bit similar to gambling, it always depends on personal will, and no one can predict whether it will be accompanied or earned until the real result is out.
"Thanks, this is my mobile number, if there is good news, please call me directly. Lu Li quickly took out his mobile phone and dialed the other party's phone number.
Mr. Barton smiled and waved his hand, "You don't need to thank you. Compared to what you did for Peppa Jr., my help was nothing. Give me a week and I'll make a list of farms and government sites that are up to the size of the entire state of Florida and are ready to be sold. ā
"My dear, as much as I don't want to disturb your conversation, your daughter is crying all the time, and I think she must be hungry, and we should go home and nurse her. Mrs. Barton reminded softly with a happy smile on her face.
"Hahahaha! Okay, listen to you. Goodbye, dear Lu, we'll be here next time we have time. ā
"Always welcome!"
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