Chapter 956: Panic of Swine Fever

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Gu Zi found the news quite unexpected. Her thoughts wandered to Jin Long and Gong Xin, and she couldn’t resist a teasing remark. “The Gong family is in politics, and the Jin family excels in business. If Jin Long and Gong Xin really become a couple, wouldn’t that be the perfect match? Power and wealth combined—what a brilliant union!”

Su Shen didn’t engage in her playful banter but instead offered more context. “Jin Long’s father has fallen seriously ill. His two half-brothers are utterly useless and incapable of managing the family business. Meanwhile, a few out-of-town tycoons are entering Guangcheng to invest heavily in the hotel industry, giving rise to several competitive ventures. If Jin Long doesn’t return soon, Golden Sun will be devoured by these rising competitors. The situation is dire.”

He paused, as if recalling something unpleasant. “The day the Jin family sent someone to the slaughterhouse to seek my help, it was pouring rain. Despite the weather and his failing health, Old Master Jin sat in the backseat of a car, braving the elements just to personally invite me to talk.”

An elder’s plea was not something Su Shen could easily refuse. That day, Old Master Jin shared a lot, detailing the precarious state of his family’s business.

Su Shen understood that Jin Long, as the eldest son, had an obligation to return and take charge. He had the talent, and this move would be beneficial for his future as well.

Deep down, Su Shen genuinely regarded Jin Long as a good friend. Of course, he wanted the best for him. So, in the end, he agreed to help convince Jin Long to return.

Eventually, Jin Long relented. Despite his reluctance to step back into a house that never felt like home and his aversion to his father, he couldn’t harden his heart against the old man’s earnest pleas—especially with Su Shen’s persuasion. So, he made the decision to go back.

With Jin Long gone, Su Shen naturally had more on his plate.@@novelbin@@

Gu Zi, concerned, frowned slightly. “If you keep working around the clock like this, how will your body hold up? You need to find someone to replace Jin Long soon. Jin Long’s a jack-of-all-trades, but if you can’t find another like him, lower the requirements. Divide his responsibilities among several people. Hire more staff, and you can train someone to take on the all-rounder role later.”

She thought back to earlier that day when Jin Long had come by to help. He wasn’t one to hold back in conversations, yet he hadn’t mentioned any of this. It seemed he was truly reluctant to discuss his family matters, preferring to avoid the topic altogether.

But now that he was gone, Su Shen was clearly overworked.

Her heart ached for him. Normally, she stayed out of the factory’s affairs, but this time, she couldn’t resist offering suggestions, fearing the toll it might take on him.

Su Shen nodded thoughtfully. “I already have someone in mind. Once things settle down over the next couple of days, I’ll talk to them and make a decision. Don’t worry. It’s just a temporary crunch. Now, it’s cold out here—go back inside.”

Not wanting to delay him further, Gu Zi nodded and quickly headed back indoors. From the second-floor terrace, she watched Su Shen’s car as it disappeared into the distance, the taillights growing fainter until they vanished completely.

Su Shen had promised to come home after a few busy days. But a week passed without his return. It wasn’t intentional; he was simply overwhelmed. A major crisis had erupted in the pig farming industry.

Since early June, cases of swine fever had been reported in pig farms around Guangcheng, spreading rapidly. By mid-June, the entire southeastern region was in a state of panic.

Most pig farms in the area had been devastated by the outbreak, with herds dying en masse and businesses collapsing one after another. The pork market couldn’t meet the demand, sending prices skyrocketing.

In many cities, pork had become so expensive that ordinary people could no longer afford it.

Amid this chaos, Su Shen’s farm stood out as the only one unaffected by the disease. This caught the attention of reporters, who flocked to his farm for coverage.

One journalist, visibly impressed during a tour of the facility, couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Su, I’ve visited advanced farms overseas, but what I’ve seen here is astonishing. Your farm’s management model is on par with the best international standards. Did you study abroad to learn these methods?”

Caught off guard by the question, Su Shen lowered his gaze, his sharp features softening slightly. After a moment, he replied, “I’ve never been abroad. The management system we use here was suggested by my wife. Ever since I implemented her recommendations, we haven’t had a single issue. My wife…she’s an incredible woman.”