989. The energy of the apprentice
The protesters were concentrated around the town dock. Qin Shiou bought a large number of cold and windproof tents. These tents were pulled up and completely blocked the access to the dock.
In this way, even if Dow Chemical's transport ships approached the dock, they would not be able to transport the equipment ashore unless they drove over these tents, but who dared? There were people living inside!
Two Sea Boxers were anchored next to the dock, one on the left and one on the right. The water cannon's cannon's cannon had already been pulled down, with one on the inside and the other on the outside.
Town Sheriff Roberts went to find the St. Johns Mounted Police Chief and said with a bitter face: "Man, you must be calm. If these people are stimulated and they turn on the water cannon, the protest will definitely escalate! If there are casualties, we will be done!"
The person in charge of the Mounted Police made an OK gesture and whispered: "Stop talking, we know what to do, let the damn chemical factory go to see the hell! I don't want the fish you eat to eat to exceed the standard in the future!"
Dow Chemical put pressure on the St. Johns City through the media to quickly resolve the fishermen's protests.
Hamley responded confidently that they were negotiating with the fishermen and that substantial progress had been made. In another day or two, they could convince the fishermen to disband the protest team and not be anxious.
His strategy is also delayed!
The energy of Dow Chemical is not something that a small city mayor can fight against. Moreover, St. Johns has to rely on these super companies to develop the economy, so Hamre dare not offend them.
If Dow Chemical did not choose to say goodbye to the island as a factory building, then Hamre would be very welcome, but unfortunately they chose to say goodbye to the island.
Qin Shiou organized fishermen to install dozens of grilled stoves around the pier to keep warm at night and barbecue during the day. These are provided by the town. All protesters who come to the island provide food and accommodation.
Anyway, I'm not short of money, so I'll waste it with you. This is Qin Shiou's idea.
Hamley said it right, Dow Chemical could not afford to delay it. They put pressure on the provincial and municipal governments more and more, and even claimed that they hoped the government would seek help from the military and drive away the protesters.
Qin Shiou felt that it was almost done, so he asked Hamley 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 Cored Moon, a strong middle-aged man in his fifties. After receiving Qin Shiou's negotiation application, he agreed to negotiate at a hotel in St. Johns.
After seeing Corred, Qin Shiou said straight to the point: "Mr. President. I don't understand why you insist on building a factory on our island. St. Johns has land, so you can choose to build a factory in other places."
Curred insisted: "We have obtained the procedures for building the factory, and we have also bought the island's factories. These are all legal, so why do we have to change places to build the factory?"
Qin Shiou said helplessly: "But have you ever thought that our island is surrounded by fishing grounds. What should we do if the chemical factory is on the island? What should we do in the entire town?"
Curred was silent for a moment and said, "We have a compensation plan for your town, and we are even willing to open a community for you in St. Johns. As long as you are willing to relocate, you only consider your town, what about our company? What should we do with our investment?"
One of the two sides was unwilling to leave and the other was unwilling to let go. In this way, the negotiations were deadlocked, and Qin Shiou had to leave and the protests had to continue.
Back at the pier, Qin Shiou was about to get on the boat. Suddenly he heard a crisp shout: "Father Si! Father Si! I'm here!"
Hearing this scream, Qin Shiou turned around in surprise, saw a deer-like figure running over briskly, and rushed into his arms. It was his little apprentice, West Bruce, who had not seen many days.
The sturdy steel tycoon walked behind with firm steps. He smiled and looked at Qin Shiou. He raised his hand and said hello: "Father Qin Si, long time no see you, how are you lately?"
Qin Shiou shook hands with George Bruce, who was surrounded by a middle-aged woman. This should be Vivian Bruce, the descendant of the real steel king Carnegie.
Sure enough, the gentle smiled woman then introduced herself: "I am George's wife, Weiss' mother. You can call me Mrs. Bruce, or Vivian. I'm very happy to know you, Qin Si's father."
The whole family is called the same. Master Qin in Chinese, but I don’t know who led it to ruin it, but he actually pronounced it all by Qin Sifu!
Weiss is in a much better condition than when he first met him. At least he ran over just now, with his little face flushed rather than a bleak white hair.
Qin Shiou stroked Wies' head and took the three of them on the boat, asking, "Are you here for vacation? It's just a few days, which is the most important festival for us Chinese. I wonder if you are interested in participating?"
George smiled and said, "Father Qin Si, please believe that we really hope to have such a festival. But in fact, Vivian and I have a lot of things to do. This time, we are here to bring Vis to see you and give him to you..."
"No, this is returning to the master's sect!" Weiss stubbornly corrected.
Qin Shiou smiled, then his smile froze and said, "What? Do you want to let Wies stay with us? No, no, George, this is not suitable. You may not know that we are very messed up here now."
George smiled indifferently and said, "I know, I'm here to help you solve this."
Qin Shiou asked in surprise: "Solve this matter?"
They got on board and the patrol boat was heading towards the farewell island.
Weiss rushed to say, "Father Si, is Dow Chemical looking for trouble for our master, right? Then leave it to my mother. I have a bad uncle who always bullies me, but he is very powerful. He is a member of the board of Dow Chemical! My mother is the same, but my uncle has a lot of shares!"
Qin Shiou looked at George and his wife in surprise, but she didn't expect that there was still this relationship, which was really a turn of things!
Vivian chuckled, "We happened to know about this, so let's see if we can help. In fact, my brother and I are members of the board of directors of Dow Chemical's American company. They have no jurisdiction over Canadian companies, but they know many friends who have the right to speak."
Qin Shiou said: "I was negotiating with their president, Cured, just now, but there was no result. If I had known you were coming, I would have waited before I went there."
The Bruces and the others smiled at each other, and Vivian said, "Corred is a stubborn guy. OK, leave this to us and let me see what to do."
Back at the island, Qin Shiou arranged the three of them into Hickson's father's house. Recently, there were many protesters coming to the island. There were not enough hotels, otherwise they would not use tents. It is not comfortable to sleep in tents on winter nights. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!