Chapter 158 The Notorious Monsanto
Guo Yang lives alone in an upscale residential area in the city of Jiuquan. When he finished washing up, Lao Song was already waiting for him downstairs.

Out of the community.

The surrounding environment quality is pretty good.

Guo Yang said: "The effect of Jiuquan's 'six modernizations' construction is remarkable."

“The main reason is that the houses are of good quality. This is an expansion of the new urban area and has complete functions.”

We didn't walk far before we saw more vehicles in the city, with cars, bicycles, and people intertwined.

Old Song thought of the vendors he saw when he went out in the morning and said a few more words.

"It's not the same over here. The vegetable stalls are placed randomly, and my wife has been complaining recently about the huge increase in vegetable prices."

Guo Yang took it to heart, thinking of the Gobi Desert he saw yesterday.

Both Jiayuguan and Jiuquan expanded in the north-south direction, neglecting to develop the 20-kilometer Gobi desert between the two cities.

The urban expansion of both cities has occupied a large amount of agricultural land, and there is also a lack of coordination in urban planning and construction.

This is all caused by unreasonable administrative divisions.

Jiahe Group is headquartered in the industrial park, and Tianhe’s seed processing plants are also mainly located here.

In addition, well-known companies such as Huihuang Seed, Shazhou Seed, Pioneer Seed, and Gandi Pharmaceutical are also gathered here.

It took more than ten minutes to get to the company.

I was so hungry that I realized I hadn't had breakfast. The canteen was closed, so I asked Lao Song to buy some hotpot.

Xie Shijie smiled and said, "Boss, look, I said it's time to assign you a personal secretary. You even forgot to eat breakfast."

"I'm not particular about food."

Guo Yang glared at him, "What is the current media opinion situation?"

Sitting down in the office, Xie Shijie took out the sorted documents.

"There was a lot of heated discussion online, and several local media outlets also published the article, causing reactions in all major cities."

“It’s only going to get worse in the coming days.”

Guo Yang started browsing the web. The article he and Xie Shijie co-wrote had been reprinted a lot on the Internet, and there were also many original ones.

The public opinion situation is becoming increasingly chaotic, with many different opinions.

Guo Yang was watching intently. Xie Shijie said, "Boss, the paragraph about Monsanto's past that you polished also caused a lot of public opinion."

Guo Yang also saw the comments from netizens and media people, "Everyone is calling for Meng San to be punished now!"

Xie Shijie curled his lips and smiled, "It's mainly because you wrote too much detail, Boss. You've even pulled down Monsanto's underwear."

"Everywhere is trying to catch the heat now."

"Especially the part about 'the notorious Monsanto', many media and websites used it without any modification."

"Is this done secretly? Does anyone else know about it?" Guo Yang asked worriedly.

"No."

Guo Yang felt relieved. Monsanto had been operating in China for many years and had close relations with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

In terms of size and background, Golden Harvest will find it difficult to compete head-on with it for the time being.

We can only resort to some unpresentable means. Business war is not that grand. It's good enough that I don't pour boiling water on your money tree.

No matter whether it is a black cat or a white cat, as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat!

Although his move of diverting trouble to another country is unlikely to stop the expansion of genetically modified soybeans in the country, it can disgust Monsanto.

What's more, Tianyu No. 1 has already climbed out of the whirlpool of public opinion, and its reputation for high productivity has spread further.

At this time, Jiahe should naturally keep a low profile as much as possible, not to cause trouble for the leaders, and just watch the show.

Guo Yang bought Lao Song's hot pot and finished it in a few strokes, feeling comfortable and satisfied.

Those who love the hot pot enjoy it with relish, while those who don't will discard it like a worn-out shoe.

Guo Yang also had a fever and a cold once. He went to Jiuquan and had a bowl of hot pot. He broke into a sweat and the symptoms improved immediately.

Since then, I like to have a bowl of it from time to time.

……

Beijing.

Buddy Allen, president of Monsanto China, looked at the relevant reports brought by his subordinates without saying a word.

As an expert on China, one of the headlines caught his eye.

"Notorious Monsanto!"

He saw the detailed development history of Monsanto,

Monsanto has a monopoly on Indian cotton seeds and Argentine soybean seeds. I won’t mention how miserable the two countries are, and the facts cannot be refuted.

But two of the crimes made him so upset that he almost cursed out loud even after seeing them.

During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military sprayed 7200 million liters of Agent Orange, killing more than 100 million Vietnamese and 10 American soldiers.

In the sprayed areas, 5 children were born with horrific deformities.

Secondly, in the United States, 2 residents of a small town sued Monsanto because PCB wastewater pollution caused residents to die directly or indirectly from diseases.

Alan gnashed his teeth.

Distorting facts and deliberately smearing!

For example, for Agent Orange, Monsanto was only the main producer. What about the other two? Are they not even mentioned?
There are also U.S. military troops and residents who were harmed, and Monsanto has paid a total of nearly $10 billion in compensation.

It only writes about how Monsanto exploits farmers and collects seed patent fees, but does not mention how much production has increased or how much cost has been saved.

What about the advantages of GMOs? Have they also been eaten away?

But can Monsanto come out to explain?

The article clearly states that the Vietnamese have not received any compensation and are still seeking help and suing all over the world! I am afraid that once Monsanto jumps out, it will be covered up by public opinion!

The person who wrote this article is really shameless!
Alan frowned, it was so disgusting, as if he had fallen into a cesspool.

However, the last point in the article had the greatest impact on him: Monsanto’s ambitions in China!

First, they stirred up people's disgust with genetically modified foods, and then they wantonly threw mud at Monsanto.

Finally the true purpose was revealed.

In 2004, Monsanto obtained permanent import safety certificates for its Roundup-resistant genetically modified soybeans, two types of genetically modified corn, and cotton.

And is trying to apply for safety certification for genetically modified rice.

In addition, genetically modified soybeans have become rampant in China, and the domestic soybean industry is facing a life-and-death crisis...

What a great move!
Buddy Allen sighed, but can this reverse the situation in China's soybean market?
Monsanto already has a bad reputation internationally, so why would it care?

All this is just the roar of the incompetent!

It can't even be considered a roar, it can only be considered a mouse hiding in a dark corner grinding its teeth and trembling under the gaze of the cat.

Occasionally, there would be murmurs.

They are afraid!

Alan put the materials down, thinking he had seen through everything. Although he didn't care, he still had to do what he had to do.

Find someone!

If you can send it, so can I.

At the same time, the front-line agents of the four major grain traders, including Shanghai Yihai Group, also mobilized their own forces.

Experts from domestic universities and companies that have achieved research and development advantages in the field of transgenic technology also come forward from time to time to provide popular science information.

……

In the afternoon, when the sun was shining brightly, Guo Yang was leaning on the sofa and taking a light nap, when he was awakened by a banging sound.

"Boss, has an expert from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences come out to speak?" Xie Shijie still had a faint smile on his face.

Guo Yang guessed that there should be another good show to watch.

"What did you say?"

"It mainly introduced the development history of genetically modified technology, as well as its pros and cons. The implicit meaning of the words was that they supported the development of genetically modified organisms."

Guo Yang asked: "Then what?"

“I was scolded badly.”

Guo Yang also looked at it curiously and was also shocked by the fighting power of the people.

“Experts cultivate genetically modified food, but ask them if they eat it themselves?”

"No matter how white you are, if you can't leave any offspring, it's bound to make people feel scared."

"Since it's so good, start with your family. Let your sons, daughters, old men, mothers and wives all eat genetically modified foods every day for two years. Try it."

Guo Yang asked in confusion: "Why is it that no one is paying attention to companies like Syngenta, DuPont, and BASF?"

"Hey, it's mainly because the boss's description of Monsanto is too accurate. I think the Chinese people are more strongly opposed to genetically modified foods now."

Guo Yang also knows the situation in China. Even in the future, most people will not accept GMOs.

"These are just stopgap measures. The key is to do a good job in the propagation and promotion of the Tiandou No. 1 commercial variety this year."

Xie Shijian found a document and handed it to Guo Yang. "The seed production base in Shandong Province sent back some information a few days ago. I took a look and it's growing well."

Guo Yang took a quick look and thought the photos looked good.

"Plan a schedule and go take a look someday."

The debate about GMOs continues to ferment and has actually affected thousands of households.

People are avoiding GMOs.

For a while, non-GMO became a selling point for many products.

When housewives walk into large supermarkets and look at the shelves filled with products, they see some cooking oil packages with the words: This product is a genetically modified food.

If GMO foods are OK, why should they be labeled?

Then I picked up a bucket of non-GMO oil.

Two days later, Guo Yang was busy discussing raising seafood in saline-alkali land with the Strategic Investment Department. Although he had boasted, he still had to think about delivering on his promise.

We now have the strength to engage in research and development of inland seafood.

While they were discussing how to approach the situation, Guo Yang received a phone call from an unfamiliar number.

"Hey?"

"Hahahaha... Mr. Guo, I'm Xue Liqiang from Jiusan Grain and Oil."

Guo Yang remembered that the two had met before at the Beijing Weiguang Company. Jiusan Grain and Oil is also one of the largest national oil processing companies in the country.

Xue Liqiang laughed and said, "GMOs have been making a lot of noise lately, and our non-GMO cooking oil is very popular!"

“Hmm…?” Guo Yang was stunned for a moment, then he squeezed his buttocks together!
The news was leaked? That shouldn't be the case. If it was leaked, the Ministry of Agriculture should have come to us first.

"Now there is a GMO debate between Europe and the United States. Non-GMO soybeans are in great demand. There is a huge market demand, Mr. Guo."

Guo Yang still didn't understand and thought that the truth had really been revealed. "Boss Xue, please tell me what you think."

"Hey, isn't Jiahe's Tiandou No. 1 entering the promotion period? Jiusan Grain and Oil wants to establish a strategic partnership with Jiahe and jointly build a soybean planting base."

Guo Yang thought about it carefully, there must be information that he didn't know.

Take it easy first.

"Boss Xue, please let me think about it before I reply to you."

(End of this chapter)