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

Fang Wei didn't mind saying more; it wasn't a secret, as it was reported in the newspapers every day.

It's just that his summarization and condensation make it easier for everyone to understand.

"A transition phase? Does that mean there will be further changes?"

Grandpa was more perceptive in this regard and immediately understood the other person's subtext.

"There should be changes, but these changes should be for the better."

Fang Wei smiled and nodded, saying it with certainty.

Everyone present breathed a long sigh of relief. They had been tormented by Director Yao and his gang for the past two years and all hoped for a stable environment for development.

As long as there's no major disruption, given the current development trend of Xiatang Brigade, everyone will definitely be able to live a good life.

"Third brother, the whole province is relying on our few brigades for food now. Didn't you get any reward at this meeting?"

Guan Chongyang brought up the fact that the brigades of Yaoling Commune provided rice seeds to the whole province. He felt that Fang Wei had made such great achievements and should be rewarded.
"Grandpa, awards aren't on the agenda for this meeting. By the way, Tiger, didn't the county or district hold any commendation meetings?"

Fang Wei smiled and shook her head, offering no further explanation.

The delegates wouldn't discuss this kind of topic when they got together. Someone like him, who has achieved great success in various industries, would either become a "National Model Worker" or be given the title of "Production Pioneer".

That means we'll have to wait; who knows when we'll be selected?
So he inquired about the situation in the county and region.

"No, I heard it's almost the end of the year. Anyway, we'll bring back a few certificates eventually."

Zheng Hu was quite confident. Things were different now, and no force would deliberately suppress Fang Wei and Xiatang Brigade anymore.

Everyone else agreed with this statement, and the meal was quite relaxed and enjoyable.

Had a meal.

Fang Wei personally escorted the old man back, and Sun Daoren looked at him, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

After settling the old man in, Master Sun saw Fang Wei off. When allocating housing, considering the actual situation of elderly people living alone, the team naturally wouldn't allocate a two-story house to just one person.

Now, Master Sun and the old man live together, each on a floor, which is quite a good condition.

"Master, is the old man not feeling well? Please prescribe whatever medicine he needs; money is not an issue."

Fang Wei wondered if the old man needed to take his medicine again. With his current financial situation, he could afford a course of medicine that cost several thousand yuan.

After he finished speaking, Master Sun shook his head.

"My senior brother's health is fine; it's just natural aging, and medicine won't help. We can give him some nourishing foods later, but we can't use those strong medicines from before."

Master Sun remained calm and gave Fang Wei a clear answer.

Fang Wei paused for a moment, then nodded.

"I'll get you whatever medicinal herbs you need later, Daoist Master. I understand everything you've said."

He then took his leave, knowing in his heart that the old man's days were probably numbered.

In reality, Guan Chongyang lived a very carefree life. Having no children might be a great regret, but he couldn't explain it if the other party didn't bring it up.

Please visit the old man more often when you have time; it's the only thing he can do.

The next day.

After getting up, Fang Wei exercised for about twenty minutes, and then went back to have breakfast with Pan Lianhua.

The couple were already quite good-looking, and they haven't changed much over the years, still looking very young. This may be related to their consistent practice of health-preserving exercises, as well as their relatively good living conditions.

The family is not short of money, and my sister would often go to the market to buy some meat.

In addition, the team would distribute pork, chickens and ducks from time to time, and eggs were also guaranteed, so in those days, living conditions were considered good.

"Third Brother, take your time eating. I have to hurry to the factory. Orders are pouring in lately, I'm very busy."

Pan Lianhua quickly finished her breakfast and then rode her bicycle to the bamboo ware factory.

With the bamboo ware factory's products finding a market in Guangzhou, sales have skyrocketed. Despite the ups and downs this year, the factory's production and sales have not been affected, and its net profit for the year is expected to exceed 500 million yuan.

Fang Wei suddenly remembered that he hadn't visited the hardware factory in a long time, so he decided to visit the brigade headquarters and then go to the commune.

Since he didn't have to work regular hours, he naturally ate breakfast at a leisurely pace before getting up and leaving the house.

As soon as I sat down in the office, Zheng Hu and Zheng Bao came running over.

"Third Brother, Director Yao is dead."

"What's the matter?"

Fang Wei was quite surprised. Wasn't that guy arrested? How could he just suddenly die?
"I heard that he had some hidden injuries from a previous car accident, and given the extent of his bad deeds, he was probably scared. During the isolation and investigation process, he suddenly suffered a heart attack and died."

Zheng Hu was quickly becoming a gossipmonger, speaking with such conviction that Fang Wei had no choice but to believe him.

"Serves him right! He got off too easy; otherwise, he would have been dead too, given what he did."

Fang Wei felt his mood instantly improve. What's wrong with gloating? He was happy to.

The Zheng brothers also burst into laughter. They thought that the man surnamed Yao was really too wicked, and that he absolutely deserved to die.

"By the way, Third Brother, I also heard that Director Tang was transferred to the Municipal Federation of Trade Unions. Was he promoted?"

Next, Zheng Hu shared some news and asked a rather silly question.

However, Fang Wei wouldn't be too harsh on the other party. The other party was just a production team leader, and the farthest place he had ever been was the provincial capital. Some things were really hard for him to understand.

"He used to be the deputy, now he's the top leader, that's good."

Fang Wei made up a story, and the Zheng brothers took their leave.

Even though it's the off-season for farming, it's impossible for the two of them to spend the whole morning in his office bragging.

Fang Wei had long anticipated Tang Ze's marginalization. At the time, Tang Ze avoided conflict, choosing to shut himself away and protect himself. Now that the situation had reversed, he naturally found himself sidelined.

Tang Ze is a complex person; he has both a courageous and responsible side, as well as a weak and compromising side.

When the group from the region visited Xiatang Brigade last time, Tang Ze rarely spoke, and didn't even exchange a single word with Fang Wei alone. He knew their trip was coming to an end, and sure enough, they went to the trade union.

In addition, Zhu Minghui returned to the Tobacco Bureau as director as he wished. Although his position was lowered, it was a smooth landing and there is still hope for the future.

Just then, the phone rang.

Fang Wei picked up the receiver, and Wu Yaoyang's voice came through.

"Please call Secretary Fang to answer the phone." "Director Wu, it's me. What are your instructions?"

"Come to the county now. I'll wait for you to have lunch together. There are some things I'd like to talk to you about."

"Okay, I'll definitely be there before noon."

After hanging up, Fang Wei rode his bicycle to the commune and went to check out the hardware factory.

The hardware factory is operating smoothly, and some of the small gadgets it produces are selling well, but overall it is still in the early stages. Fang Wei doesn't have high expectations for them; he's happy as long as they make a small profit.

He then went to the county and arrived at Wu Yaoyang's office a little earlier than the agreed time.

"Let's go eat first, and chat while we eat."

When Wu Yaoyang saw Fang Wei, he took her to the cafeteria for a meal.

However, instead of sitting in the main hall, they went to a private room on the second floor.

"Secretary Fang, I'll be leaving soon. We've been trying to improve our breeding work over the years, and we've finally achieved our goal. Do you still want to stay in Xiatang Brigade?"

Since it was lunchtime, neither of them drank alcohol.

After filling his stomach, Wu Yaoyang finally got down to business.

He had already received his transfer order to the region as deputy director, partnering with Zeng Qing. In the blink of an eye, he had spent many years in Xinlin County; this move was like a dragon entering the sea, his future limitless.

Wu Yaoyang is younger than Zeng Qing, and he is knowledgeable and cultured. No one can say for sure how far he will go in the future.

He had actually been preparing for this day for a long time, determined never to bow down in difficult times, and now his wish had finally come true. But his only worry was Fang Wei, who seemed to have seen through the world at such a young age and had no "ambition" at all.

"I don't want to move. Staying in the brigade is fine. As for the breeding work, you can rest assured, I will definitely continue to work hard."

Fang Wei understood the implication in Wu Yaoyang's words and clearly expressed her refusal.

He could not possibly leave his position as the brigade secretary, because the commune was only in charge of overall affairs, and each brigade and production team had the initiative in production.

By then, all the land designations will be lifted, and his greatest advantage will no longer exist.

"Sigh, everyone has their own ambitions, let's not talk about it anymore. After I leave, Comrade Qi Haiyang will take over my work. I know you two had some misunderstandings before, but it's not a matter of principle. You should still try to maintain a good relationship with him."

In addition, Comrade Huang Zhigang will soon be transferred to the county to serve as Comrade Qi Haiyang's deputy. If you encounter any difficulties, you can also seek his help; you and he seem to have a good relationship, right?

Wu Yaoyang stopped trying to persuade Fang Wei and then briefly explained the situation after he left.

Qi Haiyang's firm stance earned him the attention of his superiors, making it a natural progression for him to take over his work. However, Huang Zhigang's sudden rise to prominence was truly beyond Fang Wei's expectations.

Huang Zhigang's promotion was unusual, considering he was only a deputy director of a commune.

But given the current situation, it makes sense; he's not the first, and certainly not the last.

Zheng Xianfa originally had the opportunity to go to the county, but his biggest problem was that his education level was too low, and basically the commune director was his final destination.

"Thank you for your concern, Director Wu. I know what to do now."

Fang Wei expressed his gratitude to Wu Yaoyang, saying that the fact that Wu Yaoyang spoke to him before leaving showed that he didn't treat him like an outsider.

Wu Yaoyang nodded and asked, "Have you finished eating?"

"I've finished eating! Director Wu, you're busy, I'll head back now. I'll visit you in Xiangling City when I have the chance. Here's some tea and dried goods for you to take with you, I'll bring you some more next year."

Fang Wei handed the bag she had prepared to Wu Yaoyang, and then got up and left.

The changes in this era are sometimes so rapid that they are dazzling. But some things remain unchanged, and we need patience and determination to break them down little by little.

A week later.

Wu Yaoyang left Xinlin County for the region, and Qi Haiyang officially made his debut.

Fang Wei continued as before, spending his days reading documents and newspapers, and occasionally taking walks in the mountains. He prepared the necessary medicinal herbs for Guan Chongyang and would visit the old man almost every day for a chat.

Ultimately, he did not obtain the 4 mu of land for the breeding base.

Wu Yaoyang actually wanted to give it to him later, but the policy did not allow it. He asked Zeng Qing for instructions over the phone, but Zeng Qing still did not agree after careful consideration.

This is not their fault, but rather a constraint imposed by this era.

This season, the Yao village has had another bumper harvest. Surprisingly, the yield of the [Nongyou 58] rice variety has exceeded the yield limit, reaching 933 jin per mu.

Fang Wei couldn't believe it when she received the statistical report, and immediately rode her bicycle to the Yao village.

“Third Brother, we don’t know the answer to this either. I suspect it’s a problem with the breeding materials. We made a mistake when we were breeding rice seeds; we used a large amount of the sterile plants of [YX-032] that we had stored in the warehouse.”

Wang Songlin glanced furtively at Fang Wei, knowing he was sure to get scolded.

This season, a big mistake was made when cultivating sterile plants. Fang Wei had previously transferred a batch of breeding materials to the Yao village, which were originally intended for the breeding base, but they were no longer needed, so he forgot about them.

Indeed, so much has happened this year, how could he possibly care about those little things?

Wang Songlin was unusually careless this time, and surprisingly, he didn't notice the mistake at all. It was because the transfer of breeding materials was too rushed at the time, and everyone was in a state of disarray afterward, so the error continued to persist.

No one noticed this because the rice was growing well and there were no abnormalities. It wasn't until the yield data came out that they realized something was wrong.

After repeated checks, it became clear that the problem might lie with the sterile plants.

"You guys are really something!"

Fang Wei was completely speechless. He had moved the breeding materials along with the [Nanguang No. 3] when he was transferring it.

Everyone was in turmoil during that time, and his account was unclear; he thought he was safe once he entered the barn. It turned out to be such a huge blunder, it was both laughable and lamentable.

"What about the rice seeds? Did you sell them all?"

"Not yet. It took us a long time to find the suspicious points, so we haven't had a chance to report to you yet."

Wang Songlin lowered his head, adopting a posture of letting the other party hurl his insults.

Fang Wei didn't lose his temper. Instead, he carefully examined the rice seeds harvested this season. He had the skill to discern the truth and see beyond the surface; these rice seeds were indeed fine.

Then he had someone cook a pot of rice, tasted it, and was immediately impressed.

The taste is still as good as before, and this batch of rice seeds is perfectly marketable. He guessed that Wang Songlin and others had accidentally changed the sterile plants during the breeding process, thus achieving a breakthrough in yield.

So, this is actually a new type of rice.

"Go and get the production records, I want to take a look."

Production records document the growth of rice seeds at different stages, revealing a great deal of information. (End of Chapter)