Fairy Gourd Farm

Chapter 1189 The coffee garden about to harvest
When Zhao Lei arrived at the farm, most of the workers were busy making final preparations for picking coffee berries.Only Zhong Jiahong knew that the boss was coming, so he deliberately stayed in the office to wait for him.

Zhao Lei also knew that time was running out, and the picking of coffee berries would start soon, so he didn't care about taking a break at all, so he went to the coffee garden with Zhong Jiahong to check the situation.

As Zhong Jiahong said, the coffee tree has already produced fruit.The long branches are full of coffee cherries, and the branches are bent down heavily, making people worry that they will be broken.Some coffee cherries have turned red, which is also a sign of their maturity and can indeed be picked.

This is also the first time Zhao Lei has seen a coffee tree bearing fruit. Looking at the ruby-like coffee fruit among the leaves, he couldn't help but said to Zhong Jiahong: "It seems that the harvest of coffee fruit this year is good!"

Zhong Jiahong said with a smile: "This is because the variety of this batch of coffee trees is quite special, so the yield is particularly high, and the yield of ordinary coffee trees is not so high."

Only then did Zhao Lei realize that it was Zijin Gourd's contribution again.But of course he would not tell Zhong Jiahong the secret, but deliberately said to him: "This is the power of high technology, it is true for other crops, and it is also effective for coffee trees."

Zhong Jiahong nodded and said: "That's true, but the yield of these coffee trees is really amazing, but I don't know the quality of the coffee beans roasted in the end."

"Don't worry, the quality will never be bad!" Zhao Lei and Zhong Jiahong took a reassurance: "Just look at the rice and sugarcane to know!"

When Zhao Lei came to the coffee garden, he not only checked the conditions of the coffee trees, but also checked the preparations for roasting coffee.

After the coffee fruit is picked, it is first placed in a long sink, and the outer pulp is washed away with running water, and the remaining nuts are roasted to become the familiar coffee beans.

Zhong Jiahong is very familiar with this set of procedures. He started to build related facilities on the farm in the first half of the year, and it has been completely completed now.

In addition to the sinks used to remove the outer pulp of the coffee cherries, even the large stove required for roasting coffee beans has been built and is ready to be used.

Zhao Lei checked the sink and stove carefully, and was very satisfied with everything. He patted Zhong Jiahong on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Old Zhong, these facilities are well built, thanks for your hard work!"

Zhong Jiahong said with a smile: "Actually, these facilities were built by the construction team. I just come to see them often, lest they cut corners. It's really not hard work."

Zhao Lei shook his head and said, "Don't be modest, I know how important you are to the farm, so from now on, I will give you dividends every year. As for this ratio... Let's set it at 1% of the net profit for now."

Although 1% sounds like a small amount, Zhong Jiahong is already very happy.He knows the situation of the farm best, and he also knows how much the farm earns every year.After the coffee goes on the market, the profit will definitely be even more astonishing. Even if Zhong Jiahong can only get 1% every year, it is still a lot of money.

This made Zhong Jiahong full of energy, and he seriously assured Zhao Lei: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhao, I will manage the farm well and never let you down!"

Zhao Lei wanted this effect, nodded in satisfaction and said, "I believe in you!"

However, after Zhong Jiahong was happy, he quickly frowned and said: "Mr. Zhao, although our coffee garden has complete facilities, there is still one most critical factor missing in order to produce good coffee."

Zhao Lei asked with interest: "What do you think is missing?"

"A coffee roaster with superb skills." Zhong Jiahong said in a deep voice: "A good coffee roaster can fully display the advantages of coffee beans, and is the key person to determine the quality of coffee. If you just find someone to roast coffee , even the best coffee beans will be ruined.”

Zhao Lei pondered and said: "You are right, how about this, I will ask my friends to see if they have any suitable candidates to introduce to me."

Today, Zhao Lei has a wide network of contacts. After making a few phone calls, Yuzheng has gained something there.

As an avid coffee lover, Yu Zheng not only buys high-quality coffee beans from all over the world, but even invites famous coffee roasters to roast coffee beans according to his hobbies.

When he knew that Zhao Lei was looking for someone to roast coffee, Yu Zheng immediately introduced the master coffee roaster he knew to Zhao Lei.

The name of this master coffee roaster is Richard Hammond, an Englishman who is world-renowned for his coffee roasting skills. Many high-end coffee shops in Italy have specially invited him to roast coffee. He is definitely a leader in this field.

Originally, Hammond was not interested in roasting coffee for a little-known coffee garden, but for the sake of his old friend Yu Zheng's strong recommendation, he finally agreed to come and have a look.

Yu Zheng hurriedly called to tell Zhao Lei the good news, but he still didn't forget to remind him: "Master Zhao, my coffee roaster friend is very demanding. Although he is willing to come and have a look, he said that if the quality of the coffee fruit is too poor, You can't really roast coffee by hand, you see..."

Zhao Lei smiled and said, "It's okay, Mr. Yu. I believe that as long as your friends come over, they will definitely not be able to resist helping me roast coffee beans!"

"Haha, I believe this!" Yu Zheng couldn't help laughing and said, "When the coffee beans are all roasted, don't forget to give me some first, I am full of expectations for the coffee beans cultivated by Master Zhao! "

Of course Zhao Lei agreed, and after calling, he said to Zhong Jiahong: "The master coffee roaster has been found, and he will come to the farm in a few days. You only need to let everyone do their own work, and leave the rest to this master coffee roaster." That's it!"

At this time, Zhao Lei and Zhong Jiahong hadn't left the coffee garden yet, seeing the boss solve the problem of the coffee roaster so quickly, Zhong Jiahong couldn't help admiring him even more.

After leaving the coffee garden, Zhao Lei went to see the residences built by the farm for the tobacco farmers.The houses of the tobacco farmers are on the hillside not far from the coffee plantations. They are spacious and bright three-storey buildings, and they are connected to water, electricity and coal. They are much better than their residences in Cuba.

Several tobacco farmers and children were busy in front of the house, seeing Zhao Lei stepped forward to thank him gratefully.They all said that they not only like the new residence very much, but also are very satisfied with other treatment.

Although Zhao Lei met many tobacco farmers and their children, he did not see the beautiful mixed-race girl Elisa, which made him a little disappointed besides the accident.

However, Zhao Lei quickly calmed down and encouraged everyone, saying that the farm will never treat any qualified employees badly. As long as everyone works hard, life will definitely get better and better in the future.Then he left the tobacco farmers' residence and went back to his villa by the sea.

However, as soon as Zhao Lei opened the door and walked into the villa, he was immediately taken aback. Elisa, whom he hadn't seen just now, turned out to be in his villa, lying on the sofa and falling asleep!
(End of this chapter)