Era: I was a farmer at the foot of Yaoling Mountain

Group Headquarters.

Zheng Hu carefully hung up the certificate for "Advanced Breeding Collective".

His award for outstanding individual achievement was hung in a prominent place in his home after he returned.

Fang Wei returned home empty-handed, where Pan Lianhua mocked him, saying, "Third Brother, you're so disliked by the leaders, aren't you? You never get an award at any meeting."

"If you don't want to, then you don't. I don't want to be in the limelight anyway."

Fang Wei shrugged and gently flicked the other person's forehead.

Wang Zhuyun came out of the kitchen and saw this scene. She couldn't stop laughing and said, "You two be careful, there's another living person in the house."

"Just one living person? Where did Grandpa and the little one go?"

Fang Wei didn't mind. He and Pan Lianhua already had two children, and their relationship was still very good.

However, he didn't see his grandfather or the little one when he came in, which puzzled him. As for his son, he didn't come back from daycare at noon, so he automatically ignored him.

"Grandpa took Xiaobao to Grandpa Guan's place. I'll go call them back for dinner later."

Pan Lianhua smiled and explained, and Fang Wei then went inside to put her things away and washed her face.

During dinner, Grandpa and Guan Chongyang returned with Xiaobao.

The little one was very happy to see her father and insisted that Fang Wei carry her around the house before she came down to eat.

"Third brother, although you don't care about rewards, it's very abnormal that you never get a certificate when we give out awards at meetings."

What does this mean? It means that in the eyes of some people above, you are an outcast, and to avoid trouble, the county and region will not commend you.

While eating, Grandpa Guan shared his insights.

When he heard from Pan Lianhua that Fang Wei had returned empty-handed again, a deeper question suddenly came to mind.

"It doesn't matter anymore. Not only am I an oddball in other people's eyes, but the Xiatang Brigade is the same.

"But rest assured, sir, the greater my achievements in breeding, the less likely anyone will dare to mess with me."

Fang Wei was actually very clear about what was going on. In some people's eyes, he was not an obedient person, but rather unconventional and incompatible with the mainstream values ​​of hard work, selflessness, and dedication to public service.

But he developed the best rice variety in the country, and he didn't take more than his share; the brigade's accounts are all there for you to see.

Therefore, it's difficult for others to do anything about him; at most, they can just refrain from promoting or encouraging him.

In fact, he always manages to make a big splash. Take Zhang's article for example, who would have thought that the afforestation project would make him and the Xiatang Brigade famous again?

"Yes, I was overthinking it."

Guan Chongyang thought about it and realized that it was true; Fang Wei's unconventional behavior had been going on for a long time.

The "new residential housing" project is in full swing, and coupled with the high income and high distribution of resources in the production brigade, it's impossible not to feel envious.

Fortunately, Fang Wei was capable, and his abilities were related to the basic needs of countless families, which was like having a talisman.

After dinner, Master Sun came to pick up Master Guan, and Fang Wei went back to his room to sleep for a while.

Traveling these days is really tiring. The road conditions are bad and the vehicles are in bad condition. My bones feel like they're going to fall apart after taking the bus back.

The next day.

Wu Yaoyang suddenly arrived at the team.

He was displeased to hear that there were some changes to the region's agricultural production plan for the coming year, and that rice seeds produced at the breeding base could not even be sold in the region.

He came to ask Fang Wei if she had heard any rumors during the regional meeting.

"Director Wu, I think you're overthinking it. Don't you realize that our entire county is cultivating the [Nanguang No. 2] secondary rice variety, and the yield is enough to supply half of the province? Naturally, the region will choose this rice variety."

Actually, the YX-032 rice seeds produced by the breeding base are perfectly fine to sell in other regions. Without competition, it's actually more conducive to their promotion.

Fang Wei was fully aware of Wu Yaoyang's thoughts, so he analyzed the various advantages and disadvantages for him.

After listening, Wu Yaoyang fell into deep thought.

In fact, all the achievements Xinlin has made in agricultural production today are due to his contributions. What are the differences between the [Nanguang No. 2] rice variety and the [YX-032] rice variety?

The breeding base was a sham; the inventor of the [YX-032] rice variety was Fang Wei, and even the key breeding materials needed the help of the Xiatang Brigade to cultivate.

Upon closer reflection, there's really no need to overthink it; just wait and enjoy the fruits of the economic boom.

When it comes to rice seed cultivation, Fang Wei is always the key figure.

“What you said makes sense, but at the time I decided to focus on supporting the breeding base, and the yield of your brigade's standardized rice seeds didn't increase.”

It seems that the breeding base can only be relegated to a subordinate position now. If only the [YX-032] rice variety weren't limited by breeding materials!

Wu Yaoyang spoke the truth: subconsciously, he didn't want to rely on Fang Wei for everything; he wanted to achieve something on his own.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and the breeding base clearly couldn't fulfill his dream.

"Director Wu, how about we go take a look at the construction site of the [New Residential Building]?"

Fang Wei knew what the other person was struggling with, but he pretended not to know and then changed the subject.

"Okay, let's go check it out."

Wu Yaoyang also wanted to check on the progress of this controversial project.

He then went to the construction site accompanied by Fang Wei.

The construction of the entire project was carried out very quickly, thanks to both a surplus of labor and a guarantee of various building materials.

Of course, the most crucial factor is that the Xiatang brigade has sufficient funds, which is the prerequisite for everything.

The construction of 100 new houses has entered the main construction phase, and it looks like the main construction will be completed after New Year's Day.

If we don't consider the Chinese New Year factor, the entire project can be completed before spring planting.

This is much faster than planned.

“Secretary Fang, you are a person who dares to think and act, and almost no one can compare to you in this respect. So, unleash your talents to the fullest. No matter how big the problem is, aren't there still people like us to shield you from the storm?”

Wu Yaoyang was deeply moved; seeing the new houses made his subconscious worries disappear.

Fang Wei should be a very pure person. Although the other party has the most advanced breeding technology today, he has never used this to blackmail anyone.

Even if the other party is treated unfairly, he is still acting within the rules.

Only today did Wu Yaoyang finally manage to dispel the other party's wariness and exchange a few heartfelt words with him.

"Please rest assured, Director Wu, I know what I am doing and I would never do anything foolish that would hurt my friends and please my enemies."

After Fang Wei finished speaking, he and Wu Yaoyang exchanged a smile, their understanding unspoken.

After leaving the construction site, Wu Yaoyang returned to the county town. He had already figured out part of the region's plan, so he quickly summoned Wang Liang to discuss countermeasures.

The best approach now is to take the initiative and promote the [YX-032] rice seeds in remote areas in advance.

If the breeding base waits for the regional plan to be communicated, it will be at a disadvantage.

In fact, Xinlin County's rice varieties are famous far and wide, and even some places in other provinces have heard of Xinlin County's high-yield rice varieties.

Wang Liang then led his men to a more remote area within the province, where they introduced the [YX-032] rice seed, which immediately caused a sensation.

Many people plan to visit and learn from the breeding base in Xinlin County after the spring planting season.

Fang Wei was unaware of these matters. In any case, the second-grade rice variety, 【Nanguang No. 2】, did not need to be promoted everywhere, because the region had already held a meeting and decided to fully promote this rice variety in the region next season.

As the news spread, agricultural officials from various regions of the province flocked to Xiangling City.

Before the New Year even arrived, the share of the second-grade Nanguang No. 2 rice seed produced in Xinlin County next summer harvest was already snapped up by everyone.

Once the agreement was reached, it could not be changed.

Regions that did not receive a share turned to cooperating with the Xinlin County breeding base, where at least they could obtain the [YX-032] rice seeds.

Those who reacted slowly in the last batch got nothing and can only wait until the yields of the two rice varieties break records again before they will have a chance to buy high-yield rice varieties.

Wu Yaoyang had no say in this matter.

He now understands Fang Wei's feelings a little better. The rice seeds were produced in his own county, but he had no say in the distribution.

Fang Wei was in a similar situation. The rice varieties he developed would benefit half the province, but he couldn't even get an award for being an outstanding individual.

Fang Wei didn't think too much about it. He arranged for Accountant Liu and others to begin the year-end settlement, and would change the construction schedule of the "new residential buildings" project if necessary.

As for next year's production plan, there shouldn't be any major changes.

morning.

A person from the Yao village came to inform Fang Wei that electricity would be connected to the village today. "Let's go take a look."

Fang Wei had nothing to do at the moment, so he decided to go and take a look at the village.

Before leaving, he went home to get two packs of cigarettes and two bottles of wine. He told his sister about it and then went to the Yao village with the visitors.

At the foot of the mountain, Fang Wei met with the person in charge of construction.

"Thanks to you for having already planned the route from the foot of the mountain to the top, we can save a lot of time."

The person in charge was quite pleased; it was the first time he had ever seen such a proactive organization.

It only took them a morning to bring the power line from the main transmission line.

"Let's go, let's hurry up the mountain. Lunch has been prepared in the village. Everyone has worked hard today, so we'll have to have a good drink later."

Fang Wei called the construction workers up the mountain. The power lines in the village had already been laid, and now they should have electricity as long as the switch was turned on.

However, the construction manager still checked the wiring and installed a few auxiliary facilities before ordering the power to be supplied.

Many people in the village were waiting. After the power was successfully supplied, they turned on the light switch, and the light bulbs immediately emitted a bright light.

Power supply successful!

Cheers erupted in the Yao village. For the first time in its history, the century-old Yao village had electricity, which would soon be put to good use in many electric machines.

Putting aside everything else, the electric threshing machine alone can increase labor efficiency countless times.

Fang Wei and Wang Songlin invited the construction workers to eat. Good wine and food were served, and Fang Wei gave each of them two packs of cigarettes.

Whether you smoke or not doesn't matter, as long as you follow proper etiquette.

Now that the work is finished and done beautifully, the construction workers have let go of their psychological burden and can enjoy eating and drinking to their hearts' content.

The people in the village are really hospitable; this is the first time they've had such good food while working on construction projects outside.

Fang Wei drank with the person in charge, and the conversation gradually started to flow.

“You guys are pretty resourceful. There are at least dozens of companies waiting for their electricity to be connected, and you've basically cut in line.”

Is the power supply still that tight?

Fang Wei clinked glasses with the other party, and Wang Songlin and the others started playing drinking games, making quite a scene.

The person in charge shook his head when talking about the power outage. The Yaojialing He Hydropower Station has limited installed capacity and cannot supply electricity at the moment.

This led to a supply shortage, and electricity users tried every means to pull strings, but unexpectedly, the remote Yao village got there first.

Fang Wei smiled but didn't say who she had contacted.

It's best to keep this to yourself; it's really not appropriate to say it in public.

The hospitality of the Yao village left a deep impression on the person in charge; in the end, he had to be carried out by his colleagues.

Fortunately, they had a vehicle, otherwise they would have had to stay another night in the village.

"Third Brother, I've noticed that anyone who drinks with you and has even a little bit of a competitive spirit will eventually get drunk."

Wang Songlin had also drunk quite a bit, and his speech was becoming slurred.

He envied Fang Wei's ability to drink without getting drunk. He had drunk with Fang Wei so many times and had never seen him get drunk.

"You have to be sincere when you're entertaining your guests, right? Besides, I never pressure people to drink. They get drunk because they're happy, it has nothing to do with me."

Fang Wei laughed, recalling how Wang Songlin had once used a series of drinking games to get him drunk.

However, their chaotic fighting with cars was useless; in the end, it was the few of them who ended up crawling under the table.

"Third Brother, I'll reimburse you for today's cigarettes and alcohol later."

Wang Songlin shook his head vigorously, feeling a little dizzy.

While he was still lucid, he quickly got to the point.

"No need, this money will come from the income of the job field, you don't need to worry about it."

As the leader, he was responsible for certain welcoming and sending-off duties, which required both effort and money. Fang Wei would not break the rules just because he had accomplished this task.

Seeing that the other person wasn't joking, Wang Songlin stopped talking and hurried home to sleep.

Seeing that it was still early, Fang Wei prepared to go home.

The villagers were worried about letting him ride back alone, so they used a tractor to send him and his bike back together.

"Third Brother, you've drunk so much again."

Pan Lianhua smelled the strong smell of alcohol on Fang Wei and couldn't help but roll her eyes.

Then she helped the man into the house and sat him down, and then went to the kitchen to cook him a bowl of hangover soup.

Fang Wei had been sitting on the tractor and felt the mountain wind, so he was a little tipsy. After drinking some hangover soup, he went inside and went to sleep.

I slept until the next morning without even eating dinner.

morning.

His older sister cooked porridge for him, but Fang Wei felt it wasn't enough, so he ate a big bowl of rice noodles afterwards.

Pan Lianhua looked at the man with a smile, pleased that he had such a good appetite. A man should be able to eat and work, otherwise he's just a pretty face with no substance.
After finishing his meal, Fang Wei strolled over to the brigade headquarters.

There's no such thing as "office hours" for rural cadres. They still have to do all the required work, so whether or not they have to be on duty is the least important thing.

Fang Wei arrived at the brigade headquarters early to read documents and newspapers.

"Secretary Fang, good morning! I've brought you some documents. They contain the latest admission guidelines for university. Take a look when you have time."

He sat in his office for a while, and then the commune's document delivery person arrived.

Upon hearing that there were more university admissions openings, he quickly took the document and began to read it.

Through years of practice, the process of recruiting worker-peasant-soldier students into universities has become increasingly standardized. Tao Tao and his classmates initially recruited students with an exploratory spirit, but now it has become institutionalized.

Universities recruiting worker-peasant-soldier students required three procedures: grassroots recommendation, organizational approval, and university review.

Now, a cultural test, or exam, has been added, which requires knowledge of both mathematics and physics.

The exam was not difficult, and could even be considered relatively easy, because the trainees were recruited from workers, peasants and soldiers with practical experience, and the minimum educational requirement had been lowered to junior high school graduates.

Unfortunately, Tingting went to work at the cigarette factory, so Fang Wei wasn't qualified to recommend her; if anyone was going to recommend her, it would be the cigarette factory.

There weren't many people whose eligibility for registration was being reviewed by the brigade, so Chu Linlin was the first person he thought of.

So he sent someone to summon the other party.

"Chu Linlin, have you been reviewing your high school lessons lately?"

"Yes, I haven't fallen behind in my studies. Oh no, Secretary, is the team planning to recommend me for university?"

Chu Linlin wasn't lying; she had always dreamed of going to university.

However, the number of nomination slots is limited each year, and she has never had the chance, so she doesn't believe that such a good thing will happen to her.

"Correct answer! Put other things aside for now and study more, so you don't have any problems in the final exam."

Fang Wei nodded, giving the other party an affirmative answer.

However, he also reminded Chu Linlin to take it seriously, even though the exam is more symbolic than practical, she should not be careless.

"Oh? There really are nomination slots? Thank you, Party Secretary! I'll definitely prepare well."

Chu Linlin is no longer as reserved in front of Fang Wei as she used to be.

To be honest, she really wanted to go up and kiss the respectable Party Secretary Fang at that moment. This news was like heavenly music to her, making her tremble all over.

"Alright, you can go back now. I'll let you know if there's any news."

Fang Wei waved Chu Linlin away, unable to bear seeing her gazing at him with such affection, and not giving her any room for imagination.

He then handed the notice to Zheng Hu, instructing him to inform each team to ensure that every eligible commune member and educated youth was aware of the matter.

three days later.

Fang Wei convened a general meeting of all members and asked the public to recommend candidates.

This is not a trivial formality. If someone is not well regarded among the members, even if they are a high school graduate, they will have no chance of getting a recommendation.

As expected, Chu Linlin received unanimous praise and became one of the three recommended candidates for the Xiatang Brigade. (End of Chapter)