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

"If you really want to thank me, then do well on your exams and study hard when you get to university. Okay, go back and prepare yourself, and report to the regional office a day early."

Fang Wei waved his hand, telling the other person to go back and pack up quickly.

He then turned around and went to the construction site of the new residential building project to see the latest progress.

Sunday.

The team dispatched a tractor to take Chu Linlin to the county, where she took a bus to Xiangling City.

Three days later, she returned to the team, dropped her travel bag, and went to find Fang Wei.

At that moment, Fang Wei was having dinner with his family when he saw Chu Linlin walk in.

"Chu Linlin, you're back? How did the exam go?"

Fang Wei only cared about whether the other person had performed normally, and the first thing she asked was how the exam went.

Pan Lianhua gently kicked the man under the table, then asked, "Linlin, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Sit down and have something to eat, don't be shy."

"No need, I'll just make something to eat when I get back. Secretary, I did well on the exam this time, and my scores in all subjects should be above 80."

Chu Linlin felt a little lost. She had come to share the good news with Fang Wei, but after entering the house, she suddenly realized that she might have acted impulsively.

Was my action inappropriate?

Seeing that the other party was being awkward and hesitant, Pan Lianhua got up and pressed Chu Linlin down on a stool, then went to the kitchen to serve her a bowl of rice.

"Just eat this, so you won't have to cook for yourself when you get back."

Chu Linlin couldn't refuse any longer, so she sat down and began to eat.

Fang Wei then said, "If you think you did well on the exam, then there shouldn't be any problem. Just wait patiently for the admission notice."

Nowadays, most of those recommended for university admission are worker-peasant-soldier students, including some educated youth. Their educational levels vary greatly, and the so-called exams are merely a preliminary assessment. As long as their scores aren't too low, it generally won't affect their admission.

Therefore, Fang Wei had the confidence to say that.

"Yes, yes, I will work hard."

Before Chu Linlin went to report for duty, she was still an educated youth in Xiatang Brigade, and she was required to do productive labor as well.

Fang Wei nodded and said nothing more. Instead, Pan Lianhua chatted with the other person from time to time.

After finishing her meal, Chu Linlin said goodbye and left, feeling a mix of emotions. She returned to her dormitory and went straight to sleep.

after a few days.

Fang Wei received a meeting notice; he was going to Beijing for another meeting.

The notice for this meeting was issued quite early, with a full 10 days to go before the meeting started.

Fang Wei took advantage of this break to divide the pre-rain tea leaves and pre-Qingming tea leaves that he had picked this year. The pre-rain tea leaves were picked from the ancient tea trees on the high mountains, while the pre-Qingming tea leaves were picked from the tea trees that were transplanted by humans.

Obviously, there are some subtle differences in taste between the two types of tea, but overall the difference is not significant.

He then sent tea to Sun Daoren and Guan Chongyang, two packets each, one of each kind. He also sent some to Zheng Xianfa and Huang Zhigang, and kept some for Yu Hao, keeping the rest for himself.

When Fang Wei went to the capital for a meeting, he packed some tea leaves to give to several delegates he got along well with.

The meeting began without any major incidents.

With no important topics to discuss, this meeting felt more like a routine formality.

After the meeting, Fang Wei went to a famous department store in Beijing and bought gifts for everyone in her family, including her grandfather and older sister. Then she went to a bookstore and bought some picture books for the little ones.

As children grow up, they need to learn more.

Finally, he visited several large pharmacies and bought several kinds of traditional Chinese medicine, including Angong Niuhuang Wan, as well as some high-quality and precious medicinal herbs.

When he was about to return, he had another large bag in his hand, full of items he had purchased in the capital.

I've unknowingly spent several thousand yuan in the past few days.

"Secretary Fang, you bought so much stuff? It seems you're a good man at home, unlike us, who are reluctant to buy this or that when we come out."

Two people share a room. The other person is Wu Tianming, who comes from the Guangzhou business system and loves to joke.

"You're just pretending to be poor. People like us are the ones who are poor but generous. Old Wu, this is tea produced locally. It's not very famous, but you should try it."

Fang Wei laughed and then opened another travel bag, took out two cans of tea, and handed them to Wu Tianming.

Wu Tianming didn't stand on ceremony and took it to examine it carefully, showing great interest in the tea canister.

The tea canister is produced by a bamboo ware factory; it is small, beautiful, and a fine example of bamboo ware.

"Thanks, Secretary Fang. I didn't bring much this time, but I'll bring you some sausages from Guangzhou next time we have a meeting. By the way, your tea canister is so pretty, where did you buy it?"

“I gave you tea, but you only care about the tea canister. Do you think my tea is bad? This tea canister is genuine bamboo ware, made by the bamboo ware factory in our brigade.”

Fang Wei rolled her eyes and then answered the other person's question.

"I didn't mean to look down on your tea; I just haven't had a chance to taste it yet. Is this little bamboo utensil really made by your brigade's factory?"

"It's definitely a good product. Send me some information and samples when you get back. This should sell well where we are."

Wu Tianming took a liking to the small bamboo ware. He was originally in business and planned to help expand the sales channels.

After saying that, he went to fetch a kettle of boiling water and made a cup of tea.

"Old Wu, I'll have someone from the factory's sales department contact you later. Could you help me get in touch with them?"

Fang Wei knew the other person was a kind-hearted person, so she spoke very directly.

Wu Tianming nodded in agreement, then took a sip of tea and immediately felt a pleasant fragrance in his mouth, with an unforgettable aftertaste.

"Oh? Your tea is great, it tastes very good."

"It's alright. If you like it, I'll have someone bring you more later."

The two chatted for a while, then went to the cafeteria for lunch together.

Fang Wei gave away all the tea she brought this time, except for the last two cans, which she gave to Wu Tianming.

the next day.

Fang Wei then took the train back to the team.

"Dad, you're so kind of you to bring us so many picture books."

When Fang Wei returned home, the happiest people were of course the two little ones.

Da Bao loves picture books, and Xiao Bao loves pretty dresses; they're both as happy as if it were New Year's Day.

Grandpa, Grandma, and Pan Lianhua all received gifts, and even Guan Chongyang and Sun Daoren received gifts.

"Third Brother, Chenzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital is urging us to deliver more herbs. How about we take some time to go to the mountains and pick the herbs they need?"

During the meal, Pan Lianhua suddenly remembered something.

A couple of days ago, a purchasing agent from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital stopped by on his way to buy medicinal herbs and left Pan Lianhua a list. It listed the types and quantities of rare herbs the hospital needed, and he said to remember to give it to Secretary Fang later.

"Okay, let me rest for two days, and then we'll go into the mountains to gather herbs."

Fang Wei is not short of money now, but no one would complain about having too much money, right?

Besides, he also needs to maintain his relationship with the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, as they have a large-scale procurement plan this year, and he can sell the herbs he grows under the forest cover to them then.

The hospital's prices are quite reasonable.

After dinner, Fang Wei took a bag of things to his older brother's place. Since he brought back so many things, there was naturally a share for his older brother and sister-in-law.

Later, when he was chatting with his older brother, he mentioned what Wu Tianming had said.

"Third brother, Guangzhou is a big city. Do you really think they'll even look at the products our factory makes?"

Fang Ping still lacked confidence; he had no confidence in selling his products to big cities.

"So what if it's a big city? People in big cities still eat grains and cereals. Brother, let me tell you, the more small bamboo ware like this, the more people in big cities like it. If we could sell it to foreigners, we would make even more money."

Fang Wei encouraged his older brother, saying that regardless of whether the matter succeeded or failed, they had to give it a try.

In fact, the bamboo ware factory's business was developed little by little in this way. Orders won't fall from the sky if you sit at home. Only by going out and actively promoting can the factory's products be sold all over the country.

"Alright! Since you want to try, I'll have someone from the sales department make a trip there later."

Fang Ping was moved by his third brother's words and agreed to send someone to make the trip.

Fang Wei then gave Wu Tianming's address and phone number to the other party, and then got up and left.

"Honey, my third brother sent me a set of clothes. Do you think they look good?"

After Fang Wei left, Tian Guihua tried on the short-sleeved shirt and summer pants that he had given her, and then came out to show Fang Ping.

Fang Ping nodded, thinking that his wife looked very energetic in the outfit. "Why don't you try on the clothes too?"

Fang Wei gave him a short-sleeved shirt and trousers. He was a factory manager, after all. It was inappropriate for him to wear such tattered clothes all the time.

Urged by Tian Guihua, Fang Ping finally tried on the clothes.

"Yes, the third brother has a good eye. You look like a cadre in this outfit."

Tian Guihua looked at Fang Ping, who had changed into new clothes, and felt a sudden surge of excitement.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man, and that's absolutely true.

Fang Ping has good eyebrows, eyes, and figure, but he never pays attention to his clothes. If he tidies himself up a little, he looks completely different.

three days later.

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua then went into the mountains to collect medicinal herbs.

This time they didn't bring their hunting dogs. Although their two hunting dogs at home still looked quite energetic, they were too old, and their physical functions were declining.

Fortunately, both hunting dogs left offspring. Fang Wei chose to keep two of them and gave the rest away.

The mountains and forests are lush and verdant, with abundant vegetation. Pan Lianhua felt an immense sense of joy as she entered this place.

The road that was cleared last year for picking fruit in the mountains no longer exists.

When they arrived at the herb cultivation base, they found all sorts of rare herbs everywhere, as if the previous harvesting had had no effect on the place at all.

"Third brother, what are you busy with all year round? We could live a lifetime without worrying about food and drink just by guarding these wild herbs."

Pan Lianhua couldn't help but sigh, then took off her basket and prepared to start picking.

Fang Wei remained vigilant; his hearing was very sharp, and he knew that several venomous snakes were lurking in the grass. So, he picked up a twig and slapped it around in the grass, making some noise to drive them away.

He was too lazy to catch snakes; they don't have much meat, and kids don't like to eat them.

"Alright, the snakes around have all been driven away, there shouldn't be any large wild beasts nearby."

Fang Wei threw away the branch and then started working.

Both husband and wife were very quick and efficient, especially him, who had a knack for identifying herbs; he could almost instantly tell which herbs he needed.

After picking the herbs and returning home, it was just in time for lunch.

A few days passed quickly.

Fang Wei collected all the rare herbs needed by the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, and then called Section Chief Jia, who immediately sent someone to pick up the goods.

This time, the quantity of herbs was relatively large, and Fang Wei received 3960 yuan in cash.

Pan Lianhua returned to work at the factory, and Fang Wei began to inspect the production situation of each team, requiring each unit to pay attention to topdressing and strengthen field management.

"Secretary, the sows at the pig farm are about to give birth. Shouldn't we sell some of the pigs?"

Apart from pregnant sows, all the other pigs at the pig farm have reached the slaughter standard.

Uncle Wu, concerned about this year's pig production target, came to find Fang Wei and told him that all the pigs in the team were ready for market.

"Alright! Let's sell the improved breed pigs first, and then deliver the culled pigs to meet the task."

Fang Wei was very happy, and then announced that the team had started selling high-quality pigs.

The first to arrive was Xiangyang Commune. Having tasted success in raising spotted pigs, they decided to increase their efforts to import more spotted pigs this year.

Currently, the pig farm has a total of 2258 pigs, including 260 pregnant sows that are about to give birth, and 1998 pigs that meet the slaughter standards.

"Secretary Fang, we've selected 1200 high-quality pigs, and we'll buy these for now."

The people from Xiangyang Commune selected the superior breed of pigs and then went to the brigade headquarters to greet Fang Wei.

"Okay, then we'll sell the rest ourselves."

"Do as you please! By the end of the year, we will probably need another 1000 high-quality pigs, so the import work may have to be paused."

"No problem, you just need to tell me in advance."

The man then went to Accountant Liu to pay 120 million yuan for the pigs, and then took the 1200 pigs away.

Next, Zheng Hu arranged for someone to deliver 120 pigs to the commune, and received 28186.8 yuan in cash.

[New pigs born, points +373560]

Total points: 14020950.

The pig farm has 938 pigs left.

As the weather gradually warms up, Grandpa moves a small stool to sit in the yard every day to bask in the sun, and he talks less and less.

Fang Wei knew that the old man missed the Yao village again, so he discussed it with Pan Lianhua and decided to go back to the village to stay for a while.

Before they could even set off, good news came from Guangzhou.

With Wu Tianming's help, Yu Hao and others successfully signed a large order with the Yangcheng Commercial Bureau, including bamboo mats, bamboo pillows, and various bamboo products, worth more than one million yuan.

"Third Brother, the factory is going to be busy now, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave."

Although Pan Lianhua wasn't very dedicated to her work, she wouldn't just abandon her tasks and leave when there was something going on at the factory.

Fang Wei had no choice but to take his grandfather to the village himself, as he also wanted to see how the various types of tobacco were growing.

Grandpa was very happy sitting on the tractor; it wasn't the brigade's tractor, but the Yao village's tractor. That day, Fang Wei sent a message back, and Wang Songlin sent a tractor to pick up Grandpa.

"Grandpa, stay on the mountain for a while longer. Songlin will send people to take care of your food and daily life."

"I don't need to stay too long, it'll be too much trouble. I'll stay on the mountain until after the summer harvest and then I'll come back. Remember to come pick me up then."

"No problem, you can come back whenever you want."

The two chatted all the way, and the tractor soon drove into the Yao village.

"Grandpa, you're back?"

"Grandpa, you look very healthy."

As you walk into the village, people keep greeting the old man.

Grandpa responded to each of them with a smile. Since arriving at the village, he has been in high spirits and in even better condition than before.

Back in my room, everything looked clean. Someone comes to clean the house every day, and there was no sign of disrepair; it was just as it had always been.

"Grandpa, Third Brother, what would you like to eat for lunch? I'll cook for you."

The customs in the village are completely different from those in the outside world. Even though Grandpa is no longer the headman, everyone's respect and care for him has not diminished at all.

"Sister, thank you for your hard work. Just cook whatever you want. Grandpa will definitely love anything you make."

Fang Wei expressed her gratitude to the family. After the meal was prepared, her grandfather ate half a bowl more rice than usual.

After the meal, Fang Wei went to the experimental field.

"Third Brother, as you instructed, we have eliminated some of the poorly growing flue-cured tobacco plants, leaving only the robust and healthy ones. According to our observation, Yunyan 66 is growing the best."

The brother in charge of the experimental field reported the relevant situation to Fang Wei.

Fang Wei nodded and went into the field to check. Sure enough, the best-growing variety in the 10-mu experimental field was [Yunyan 66], and [K326] was also growing well.

After careful analysis, Fang Wei felt that [K326]'s resistance was still a bit lacking, and it already showed some characteristics of poor resistance.

Considering this was with attribute bonuses, it's clear that the batch of [K326] tobacco seeds he obtained wasn't of very high quality. After all, this variety of tobacco hasn't been officially introduced to China, and the source of the seeds is questionable.

"Remove most of [K326] and leave some plants with good traits."

After screening, only two varieties remain: the majority of [Yunyan 66] and a small portion of [K326] tobacco.

Fang Wei spent the whole afternoon in the field before finally clapping his hands and coming up to give his instructions.

Based on his experience, he is quite optimistic about [Yunyan66], but who knows if [K326] will bring any surprises in the future?

the next day.

Fang Weiyi had already gone to check on the rice seed production situation.

To be honest, apart from its relatively low yield, [Nongyou 58] performs exceptionally well in all aspects. If it could overcome the limitations in yield, this rice variety would definitely be one of the best in the world.

Don't listen to Xiao Rizi's boasts about how good their rice varieties are. For example, the [Nongyou 58] rice variety, as long as it doesn't use a lot of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, will absolutely crush all of their other rice varieties.

In fact, since the first small-scale introduction of [Nongken 58] rice variety into China, this rice variety has undergone tremendous changes.

Fang Wei stayed in the village for a few days, then entrusted his grandfather to Wang Songlin and others before returning to Xiatang Brigade. (End of Chapter)