Chapter 794 A Bold Reques (1/2)
Chapter 794: A Bold Request
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
With the grand closing party being held on the cross junction in King Island, the usually bustling black gold abalone market had become a place for entertainment.
On International Workers' Day, which fell on the first of May, workers from more than 80 countries around the world were given a short holiday. As such, it was very apt for the grand closing party to be held on this date.
”Do you know what's wonderful?” A hefty man, who was dressed casually and was covered from head to toe with branded goods, said to Li Du, ”What's wonderful is that after the holiday ends, other workers still have to go back to work, while we will really get to take a break!”
The hefty man was a black gold abalone harvester. Presently, the people at the cross junction who were either harvesters or buyers were all wealthy.
As harvesters had to frequently endure wind blowing against them and the sun shining on them when at sea, all of them, like bitter sailors, had rough skin and poor temperaments.
Despite that, all of them were actually extremely wealthy people who were worth millions of dollars each and were able to wear brand-name clothes, drive luxurious cars, and stay in mansions when not harvesting black gold abalone.
After hearing the hefty man's words, Li Du nodded while smiling and said, ”It is indeed wonderful.”
Another harvester walked over. This harvester was decked out with jewelry including large gold rings on his thumbs and various types of gemstones on eight of his ten fingers.
The harvester interrupted. ”Gale, you are wrong. It's us who have to take a break. Li Du can continue earning money. This lucky bastard, he can earn money all year round.”
The hefty man, Gale, smiled. ”It's only on paper. With the cold water currents from the South Pole arriving soon, who would still dare to go into the sea? Brother, it's best that you take a break!”
A waiter walked over with a serving tray that had beverages such as beer, champagne, and hard liquor on it.
Today, the harvesters would not hold back and would drink as much as they wanted. Previously, as they had to dive in the sea, no one dared to drink alcohol for safety reasons. Starting today, they were free to indulge.
Li Du took a cocktail. Gale was right. Even though Li Du was allowed to go into the sea and harvest black gold abalone for an entire year, he would not be able to safely go into the sea for a period of time.
A lot of people came over to speak with Li Du. By this point, the harvesters had pretty much become good friends with one another.
Just by looking at the party, it was impossible to imagine that not long ago, the harvesters viewed each other as competitors and guarded against each other as if guarding against thieves.
The harvesters did not come to talk to Li Du to put up a false front and get closer to him. On the contrary, they really did have matters that needed Li Du's help.
”Li, it's currently summer in the northern hemisphere. I'm planning to take my family to China for a holiday. You are from China, right? Mind recommending some places?”
”I'm planning to go to America for a holiday. Li, you and Mr. Hans Fox must be very familiar with America. Do you think I should go to Los Angeles or New York? Or Las Vegas?”
”Li, which Asian countries are suitable for a holiday this season? I have heard that Thailand is very interesting. What do you think?”
Li Du tried his best to tell them everything he knew. For those planning to go to China, he would give them some recommendations. For those planning to go to countries such as Thailand and Cambodia, he was unable to provide them with any assistance.
As the sky turned darker, the cross junction became more and more lively.
The streets, which were festooned and decorated, had bright lanterns hanging everywhere. At the corner of one street, there was a large stage with bands performing on it.
A large number of beer barrels, which looked like a small mountain when stacked together, were transported via water to the party. As the beer was free, party goers could either drink the beer or splash it on their friends for fun.
The grand closing party was organized by black gold abalone buyers. Since a lot of them were from top hotels around the world, organizing a party was an effortless and extremely easy task for them.