Chapter 248

But Richard must have called me here for more than just a taste of this Cantabrian ham. As he listened to my praise, he chewed his food and said, "A fine Cantabrian ham undergoes a long process before it's ready to eat. First, it must come from naturally raised Cantabrian pigs. "Then, the curing process is both primitive and complex. Finally, it must hang in a well-ventilated drying room for 14 months before it becomes a delicacy on our plates." I agreed, "It's truly a lengthy and arduous process." "In fact, it's similar to the process of your game project." Richard suddenly changed the topic. "From the planning stage to the development phases, any issues at any stage can affect the entire project's progress, right?" Since the conversation was already at this point, I didn't beat around the bush. "Mr. Fowler, you've gone to great lengths to invite me here. I assume there's something important you want to discuss." "It's nothing much. I just wanted to say that it must have been ha