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

This is the real reason why Fang Wei gradually shifted its production capacity towards the [Nongyou 82] rice variety.

Moreover, overall, the yield of the [Nongyou 82] rice variety is even better, with customers all over the north and south, and the output can be fully absorbed.

The weather has been good this year. With abundant rainfall in late spring and early summer, the crops in the fields are growing well, and the summer harvest is expected to be very good.

As time went on, Fang Tao and his research group brought good news.

In a process of searching high and low, the research team discovered a mutant strain of corn. These plants had thick, strong stems and ranked among the best in all growth metrics.

Fang Tao carefully marked these plants. Once these corn plants mature, by comparing the products and quality, they can determine whether this variety of corn is the parent plant they are looking for.

If this can be determined, then the next step will be to use the parent stock as a basis to vigorously cultivate corn seeds. After two to three generations of selection, excellent and high-quality corn varieties can be obtained.

The process can be long or short, and luck plays a significant role in it.

morning.

Fang Wei arrived at the breeding research institute.

After reviewing all the experimental records, he went to the experimental field with Fang Tao and others.

The experimental field was located on the site of the former Team 2 of Brigade 1. This land was cleared after demolition and has now been transformed into fertile farmland.

“Secretary, look, those are the plants we marked. They’re growing thicker and stronger than the others.”

The research team pointed out the marked plants, and Fang Wei went over and examined them one by one.

Based on his experience, Fang Tao and the others should be very lucky; they must have found the mother plant they had been dreaming of.

"You need to keep good records of what happens next, strengthen field management, and we'll talk about it again when it's harvest time."

Fang Wei didn't voice his judgment. Anyway, the time for the harvest wasn't far off, and it would be best to let the data speak for itself then.

According to his plan, he will cultivate high-yield seeds for various crops in the future, which will allow for more flexible production arrangements and increase profits.

After leaving the experimental field, he went straight back to his office.

"Secretary, this is a meeting notice sent by the township."

As soon as I sat down inside, a staff member brought me a meeting notice.

Fang Wei took the document and saw that it was a notification to attend a meeting in the capital in three days.

night.

Pan Lianhua helped him pack his belongings and clothes, and the next day he drove to Chenzhou by himself.

"Director Wu, I'm sorry to trouble you again."

He parked the car at the textile factory again. Wu Di walked over with a smile, and the two shook hands.

The textile factory is currently doing quite well, and Wu Di has long lost any desire for advancement, intending to remain as the factory director until retirement.

"No need to be so polite among family, Secretary Fang. Let's go eat first. I've made all the arrangements. After we eat, I'll have someone take you to the train station."

Looking at Fang Wei in front of him, Wu Di was filled with emotion.

Over the years, the other person has hardly changed and still looks young. But he himself has a lot more gray hair and looks older than before.

"Okay! Let's go eat then."

Fang Wei did not refuse Wu Di's invitation.

Nowadays, the commune and the textile factory have little economic interaction, but the two still have a good personal relationship. During holidays, Fang Wei always sends some local specialties to the other's family.

The place to eat wasn't far, so the two of them walked there.

“Secretary Fang, our factory seems to be doing well, but in reality, there are many internal problems. It’s not easy to completely change them. The city has started to implement a contract system, and I’m still hesitant. I don’t know if I should do it.”

After the reform and opening up, the contract responsibility system was popular for a period of time. Some of these systems were implemented well, while others became breeding grounds for asset loss.

Fang Wei didn't want to comment on the matter, so she just gave a casual reply.

"It depends on what you want. If you're determined to start your own business, you could give it a try."

"If the factory leaders are only focused on starting their own business, the company will probably become just a few people's business in the future. It's a pity we don't have your abilities, otherwise we would definitely lead all the employees to common prosperity."

Wu Di knew very well that after the market competition, only a few state-owned textile factories could survive.

Some things are hard to keep inside, and I can't usually talk to others about them, but today, when I met Fang Wei, we couldn't help but talk about these topics.

Fang Wei listened patiently without offering any unsolicited advice. He believed Wu Di had his own decisions to make, and that he had only said so much today because he wanted someone to confide in.

The meal lasted an hour, after which Wu Di had his driver take Fang Wei to the station.

On the evening of the second day, Fang Wei arrived in Beijing and then went to the conference organizing committee to register.

The conference covered a wide range of topics, encompassing all aspects of social and economic life. A significant portion concerned public security, while another part focused on enterprise reform.

These are not Fang Wei's strengths; he only briefly shared his views at the group meeting.

After all, the path he's taken is out of step with the current atmosphere, and he doesn't want to say much more.

After the meeting, Fang Wei had a meal with some of the better representatives from his department, and then took a train to the provincial capital. Instead of rushing home, he went to check on the construction site of the Yaoling Building.

“Secretary Fang, the project is progressing smoothly. The construction period is expected to be 12 months. The construction team is confident that it will be completed on schedule or ahead of schedule.”

One of the board members was in charge of the project. He and a few others were stationed in the provincial capital, spending almost every day at the construction site. Projects like this can't just be handed over to the construction company and that's it; they need to be closely monitored.

Fang Wei was very satisfied. Afterwards, he went to visit the furniture company before taking the train to Chenzhou.

Upon arriving in Chenzhou, he didn't disturb Wu Di. He picked up his car and then called Wu Di before speeding home.

"Third Brother, these are freshly picked strawberries. They taste great, please try some."

It was already afternoon when Pan Lianhua got home. She had spoken to Fang Wei on the phone earlier, so she only worked half a day and stayed home waiting.

After Fang Wei entered the house, she busied herself with preparing food and even washed a large plate of strawberries for the man to eat.

The strawberries from the vegetable greenhouses only came to market these past two days, and Pan Lianhua had someone buy a box from the greenhouse. She, her older sister, and Xiao Jie all love these strawberries; they're sweet and sour, and they never get tired of them.

Everyone says that vegetables grown in greenhouses don't taste good and fruits and melons taste bland, but the vegetables and fruits produced in the two greenhouses of the cooperative are quite good.

It has a rich flavor and excellent quality, even better than vegetables and fruits grown in the wild.

"The strawberries are already ripe? That's pretty fast. Hmm, they taste good."

Fang Wei sat down and ate some strawberries, then leisurely sipped her tea.

He was a knowledgeable man, but he only liked wild tea from the mountains and had no interest in famous teas from other places.

"Secretary, you're back?" Fang Wei and his grandfather sat in the house drinking tea, while Pan Lianhua and his sister began preparing dinner.

Zhao Jinsheng suddenly walked in.

"Old Zhao, your information network is really good. I've only been home for half an hour and you're already here."

Fang Wei smiled, stood up, grabbed a teacup, and poured a cup of tea for the other person.

"So many people saw your car. I'd know you got home within five minutes, let alone half an hour."

Zhao Jinsheng laughed. He had nothing to do there; he just came to drop by after learning that Fang Wei was back.

Fang Wei invited Zhao Jinsheng to stay for dinner, but Zhao refused under any circumstances and left after sitting for about ten minutes. Judging from Zhao's behavior, it was clear that nothing much had happened at the company recently, otherwise he would have mentioned it earlier.

night.

The older sister cooked two extra dishes, and Fang Wei poured himself a drink and chatted with Master Sun for a while.

“A couple of days ago, my two apprentices asked someone to bring me some things and invited me to stay at the temple for a few days. I thought that Binbin’s studies have been quite demanding lately, so I thought I’d go up the mountain to check on him.”

"Okay, wait for me for two days. I've been away for so many days, there are some things I need to take care of. Once I'm done, I'll drive you up the mountain."

Sun Daoren wanted to stay at the Sanqing Temple for a few days, and Fang Wei had no objection.

However, he was away for about ten days. He would be busy for two days after he returned before he could find time to accompany Master Sun to the mountain.

"No problem, you go ahead and do your thing, I'm not in a hurry."

the next day.

Fang Weiyi had arrived at the office long ago, and Zhao Jinsheng and others took turns coming in to report on their work.

He simply called a meeting to get a detailed understanding of the situation over the past two weeks. Everything was normal in the cooperative, and the local agricultural bureau didn't send anyone to cause trouble again.

"It's good that everything is normal! Have there been any fluctuations in the members' thoughts lately?"

"No, not at all. Everyone says that after the cooperative was formed, everyone's life improved, and they're all like they've been injected with chicken blood, and they're all willing to work hard."

Members are the cornerstone of the cooperative, and Fang Wei has always attached great importance to this aspect.

Especially with the crackdown on crime this year, the cooperative has intensified its ideological education efforts. If the cooperative wants to go further, it must unite as one and work together towards a common goal; otherwise, it will inevitably fall apart sooner or later.

Fang Wei was very satisfied. He then conveyed the spirit of the meeting in Beijing to everyone, and then everyone dispersed.

The next day.

Fang Wei drove to the county and saw many people planting trees on both sides of the road inside the cooperative.

This is the daily work of the forestry brigade. They not only beautify the mountains and forests year after year, but also beautify the environment of the cooperative's territory year after year.

Fang Wei slowed down, rolled down the window, and kept greeting everyone.

"Secretary, are you going out? Drive slowly and be careful."

The busy members responded one after another. Fang Wei has never been the kind of person who acts superior. His prestige is not on the surface, but is reflected in one practical thing after another that has deeply touched people's hearts.

Upon arriving in the county town, Fang Wei went directly to Huang Zhigang's office.

Huang Zhigang was very happy to see him and specially took out his treasured tea leaves to brew him a cup of tea.

"Secretary Huang, is there some good news? You seem to be in particularly good spirits today."

"Really? How come I didn't notice it myself? By the way, Secretary Fang, I won't be staying in the county for long. I hope the Yaoling Cooperative will continue to thrive."

It is said that people are in high spirits when they have good news, and Huang Zhigang is just like that.

He's already been spoken to by people in the last couple of days, and there's a high probability he'll be transferred to work in Xiangling City. This is a huge step forward, and he's naturally overjoyed; he's been smiling much more these past few days.

"congratulations!"

Fang Wei quickly congratulated Huang Zhigang, guessing that the other party would be assigned to an important position.

Huang Zhigang smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Don't mention it to anyone, after all, no official document has been issued yet."

"I understand, I will never talk about it outside."

Fang Wei then told the other party about some things that happened during the meeting in Beijing, emphasizing several of the latest developments.

The smile on Huang Zhigang's face slowly faded, and he couldn't help but worry about the future of the cooperative.

Fang Wei noticed the change in the other person's expression, but said nothing. After a few more moments, he took his leave. He had come to see Huang Zhigang mainly to discuss the spirit of the meeting; there was nothing else.

the next day.

Fang Wei drove Sun Daoren to the Sanqing Temple early in the morning.

It's much easier to get up the mountain now. Many buildings have been constructed at both the upper and lower levels, making it feel like a small market. This area has been designated as a scenic area, and a winding mountain road has been built all the way to the back of Sanqing Temple.

Fang Wei parked the car in front of the mountain gate. He wasn't in a hurry, so he and the old Taoist slowly climbed up the stone steps and soon arrived at the temple.

At this moment, there are many tourists and believers in Sanqing Temple. The entire temple is filled with smoke and incense.

"Master, look how popular the temple is. Why don't you come back and continue your practice?"

Fang Wei looked at the bustling Taoist temple and joked with Sun Daoren with a smile.

"Are you looking down on me? I'm not leaving. I'll stay with the cooperative, so what?"

Sun Daoren rolled his eyes at Fang Wei, then walked straight inside.

His two apprentices immediately came out to greet him, bowing respectfully from a distance.

Nowadays, the Taoist temple is no longer just a few small ones; besides Sun Daoren's two disciples, there are six grand-disciples.

The Taoist temple is now bustling with worshippers, and many have donated money and goods. It's a far cry from its dilapidated state back then. If it weren't for Fang Wei's financial and physical contributions to its repair, it would be in a terrible state by now.

Fang Wei had lunch at the temple and then took his leave, returning to the community in the afternoon.

A few days passed quickly.

Fang Tao and his team have successfully cultivated various types of corn, and after selection, the strongest mutant strains emerged as the final winners. Both the calculated yield and quality are impeccable.

There are also three other good varieties of corn. Although their stats are slightly worse, they are definitely excellent varieties.

Next, the research team restarted planting these four varieties of corn, planting 5 mu (approximately 0.33 acres) of each variety, still using the rapid cultivation method.

However, this so-called rapid cultivation method is only effective within the [planting area], and has no effect outside the area.

Fang Wei took some time to check on the experimental field and thought Fang Tao was really lucky. He'd found four suitable parent plants in such a short time; they could practically form a whole series in the future. (End of Chapter)