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

Fang Wei is waiting for the day when the new corn seeds from Xin Kaiqi will be available on the market.

He will give the other party a big surprise then.

"Third Brother, are you here to inspect the work?"

Fang Wei entered the village and had just stopped the car when Wang Songlin came over.

"Not really. I need to go check out the experimental fields. By the way, have we kept our secret?"

"No, the people taking care of the experimental field are all very reliable. Even if someone offered them a lot of money, they couldn't be bribed."

Wang Songlin answered Fang Wei's question with great confidence.

The situation in Yao villages is rather unique, differing from that of typical administrative villages. Although Wang Songlin is the nominal head, he holds immense influence behind the scenes.

No one would disobey the orders given by Fang Wei, the village chief; otherwise, he would not be able to survive in the village.

"That's good!"

Fang Wei nodded in satisfaction and then walked into the experimental field.

[Yu Xiang 083] The mutant variety has been finalized, so the breeding work in the experimental field has stopped. Now all the dry fields in the village are cultivating corn seeds, so this small increase in yield is not a problem.

Next, Fang Wei plans to continue cultivating high-yield soybean seeds; to be precise, he hopes that existing soybean varieties will undergo mutations.

However, this is uncontrollable, and we need to hope for a miracle during the process of cyclical breeding.

To save time, Fang Wei adjusted the growth rate attribute of the experimental field again, shortening the process of cultivating soybean seeds to 30 to 45 days.

"Don't ask any questions, just do what I tell you. After the task is completed, each of you will receive a reward of at least 500 yuan. How much you get depends on your performance."

He didn't have time to keep an eye on things here every day, so he gave a set of materials to the people who were looking after the experimental fields, instructing them to cultivate high-yield soybean seeds step by step.

We look forward to seeing changes in soybean varieties during this process.

This matter cannot be rushed; it may require more luck.

Fang Wei gave the group an explanation and promised them benefits, leaving the rest to time.

noon.

He had lunch at Wang Songlin's house. The autumn harvest is not far away, so he can relax for a while.

"Third Brother, I don't dare to touch alcohol now. Why don't you have a drink yourself?"

"Never mind, I still have to drive back. Don't drink and drive."

Fang Wei didn't drink any alcohol. After a comfortable lunch, he drove back to the company.

Time flies.

The harvest season has arrived in the blink of an eye.

As in previous years, Fang Wei went to the mountains by himself first, and only after returning did he inform the relevant people that they could go into the mountains to pick fruit.

This year, fewer people went into the mountains than last year. Fang Wei asked Wang Songlin to organize the villagers to go fruit picking together. Now that the Yao village is part of the company, no one will gossip if more people are brought along.

Anyway, nobody wanted to go.

Fang Wei didn't pick much this time: a few wild chestnuts and wild loquats, and some wild camellia seeds.

He likes to eat tea oil extracted from wild camellia seeds, but he doesn't need too much.

Zhang Chu was so anxious about this year's harvest that he was jumping up and down. Wild chestnuts could be sold for a good price after processing, and the supply could not meet the demand. Unfortunately, even though he opened up his purchasing area, he did not receive much.

So he went to find Fang Wei.

"It's no use telling me. How about this, you come with me to the forestry brigade to ask."

The county forestry bureau has long since stopped dealing with the issue of picking in the mountains. As long as it's not illegal logging, they don't bother with it.

Fang Wei and Zhang Chu approached the forestry brigade and asked them to harvest the fruit under their own names. The forestry brigade now had a considerable number of members, all of whom were experienced in harvesting in the mountains, making them much more efficient than ordinary commune members.

Zhang Chu offered a good price, which tempted the forestry brigade captain.

"Secretary, if we organize people to go into the mountains to pick fruit, will the Forestry Bureau cause us any trouble later?"

"Just say it was a spontaneous activity by everyone, and that's all. After the harvest is over, write a report to the company, and they'll give you a bonus."

Fang Wei reassured the other party and then left the forestry brigade.

The rest of the matters were to be discussed by Zhang Chu and his team; he would not participate in the specifics.

With the forestry brigade and the Yao village organizing the harvest, efficiency was greatly improved. People often have a herd mentality, and seeing how lively the mountains were, many more villagers spontaneously joined in.

Soon, the chestnuts, rapeseed, and loquats in the three wild forests were all harvested.

Wild chestnuts were sold to chestnut processing plants, camellia seeds to oil presses, and loquats to herbal medicine factories. The herbal medicine factories can then produce loquat syrup, ensuring no waste whatsoever.

Next, the forestry brigade began harvesting chestnuts and camellia seeds in its own forest land. The chestnuts and camellia seeds flowed continuously to the processing plant, and a large number of chestnut products and camellia oil entered the market.

The forestry brigade's income surged, and the company allocated them an extra bonus.

Fang Wei was very pleased to see this. Afforestation is a long-term and arduous task that requires a huge investment. Now, the forestry brigade has established a mature circular economy, achieving a double harvest of social and economic benefits, which is truly remarkable.

Overjoyed, he, Pan Lianhua, and Sun Daoren went to the county town for a meal.

My older sister stayed in the provincial capital. The family only cooked one meal a day, and sometimes they didn't even cook that one meal. The three of them often ate at the canteen. Actually, the food at the canteen was quite good; the only downside was that it was more expensive.

This is no big deal for the Fang family.

After learning about this situation, Wang Songlin said he would send someone else to cook for the Fang family. Fang Wei never cooks, and Pan Lianhua is also very busy with her work; what kind of situation is it for them to always eat in the canteen?

“Songlin, there’s no need. How can Lianhua, the Taoist priest, and I not even be able to manage a meal?”

“That won’t do. You’re the leader of the village, and you’re busy with work. At home, you not only cook, but also do laundry and other chores. If no one helps you with the housework, it will affect your work.”

In this matter, Wang Songlin did not listen to Fang Wei and quickly sent an older woman to help with housework and cooking.

Pan Lianhua finally breathed a sigh of relief. Over the years, her older sister had been doing most of the household chores. Since her sister stayed in the provincial capital, she had been quite busy.

"Third Brother, the people in the village are the most considerate. Of course, it's mainly because you're the chief; otherwise, we wouldn't enjoy such treatment."

“Yes, Songlin kept saying that the village would cover the aunt’s wages, but I didn’t agree. This expense will come from my land income; I can’t always take advantage of the village.”

Fang Wei responded with a smile, saying that her family and the Yao village were originally one entity, so there was no problem with this arrangement.

However, not wanting to cause gossip, he voluntarily covered the aunt's wages. It was essentially like hiring a housekeeper, but the villagers trusted him because they knew him well.

Of course, the Fang family's situation was unique in the village, and Pan Lianhua only told outsiders that they were relatives from the village who came to help.

A few days passed quickly. The agricultural company held an autumn harvest mobilization meeting, and the heads of various production units gathered in the provincial capital; the number of attendees was quite large.

Fang Wei presided over the meeting, but he rarely spoke during the meeting, giving the stage to Cai Tong.

As the company's general manager, Cai Tong should be responsible for these specific matters, and Fang Wei doesn't want to be at the forefront of everything.

Finally, there was some debate about whether or not to plant rapeseed this season. In the end, Fang Wei made the final decision: rapeseed would be planted throughout the season, and the land would be left fallow next winter.

After the meeting, Fang Wei visited her daughter and older sister, and then Bina returned home.

The autumn harvest is just around the corner, and there's a lot of work waiting for him.

"Are Xiaojie and your older sister alright?"

Pan Lianhua doesn't care about the company meetings; she only cares about whether her family is doing well.

"That's great. Xiaojie is much happier than last year. You know how good your sister is at cooking; even her daughter has gained weight."

Fang Wei also felt that letting his sister stay in the provincial capital was the right decision. With a home there, the child would have a sense of belonging.

He was also very happy to see his child becoming more and more cheerful.

"Third Brother, the factory's production has declined recently. In addition to the decrease in the output of high-end furniture, the output of other products has also decreased to varying degrees."

After recounting the happy news, Pan Lianhua couldn't help but sigh.

The factory's production plan was issued by the furniture company, and the situation has been bad lately, making even the usually optimistic her feel worried.

"In business, there are good times and bad times, so there's no need to be too anxious. After dinner, I'll call Mr. Cai and tell him to keep an eye on the furniture company's issues."

Fang Wei wasn't too worried. The furniture company was currently in a period of adjustment, and fluctuations in operating performance were normal.

However, we still need to discuss this issue with Cai Tong, hoping that he and Fang Ping can come up with a solution. We can't afford to be helpless.

After dinner, Fang Wei made a phone call to Cai Tong.

Now that we have a telephone installed at home, it's much more convenient to contact the outside world, and I don't have to go to the office late at night anymore.

Cai Tong took the call very seriously. The next day, he went to the furniture company with the Foreign Investment Department to inspect the work and discussed the next steps with Fang Ping and others.

Fang Wei did not call his older brother, believing that he could overcome the difficulties.

early morning.

Agricultural machinery from the agricultural machinery brigade entered the fields of each brigade.

The cooperative, breeding center, two farms, and Yao village all started the autumn harvest at the same time, creating a lively scene everywhere.

Harvesting, threshing, and drying processes are seamlessly integrated, and after a little sun drying, the grain can be stored in the barn.

In the past, both the summer and autumn harvests would exhaust the villagers, and everyone had to be mobilized, otherwise the progress of the entire work would be slowed down.

Now, much less manpower is needed, and the advantages of mechanized operations are obvious.

The 140,000 mu of "Nanguang No. 5" rice seedlings are enough to supply the national market. According to statistics, the total output of this season reached 294 million jin, and the total output value is expected to be around 1 billion yuan.

The yields of other rice varieties are still being tallied, and the final data collection for the autumn harvest should be completed within about a month.

This means that Fang Wei will soon have a large amount of points to earn, so he decided to upgrade the courtyard house in the provincial capital first.

[Affiliation Facilities] → [Living Facilities] → [Secondary Residence 2]

[Facility Level: (Level 16, 0/5 billion points)]

[Facility Attributes: Sturdy, Durable, Focused, Calm, Beneficial to Owner]

Living in this building grants an additional 160% to all attributes, +1 to Luck, and +1 to Anti-aging.

Total points: 206481400.

He's now very cautious about leveling up, and at this stage, each level up consumes a lot of points, basically putting him at a loss.

The courtyard in the provincial capital is very important. Xiaojie and her older sister will mainly live there for the next year or two, and the attribute bonuses they receive cannot be ignored.

Save the remaining points for later, to upgrade some important facilities and areas to level 17. There aren't many facilities or areas that have reached level 17 yet, and upgrading a single facility (area) requires 5 million points, which is far too much.

Ten days later.

The company decided to release various types of rice.

The residual heat of "Nanguang No. 5" continues, and customers from all over the country are flocking to Yaoling Township.

The company's sales department staff were extremely busy because there were a large number of pre-sales, and they needed to reconcile accounts, collect the remaining payments, and then notify the agricultural production department to ship the goods.

Zhao Jinsheng and others were extremely busy, even though the company had to send staff from various departments to work on-site.

Batch after batch of "Nanguang No. 5" rice seeds were transported away, and the company's transportation company was simply too busy to keep up. Almost all the transportation units in the vicinity received transportation tasks and made a fortune.

Compared to the booming sales of the "Nanguang No. 5" rice variety, the sales of "Nanguang No. 4" and "Nongyou 82" rice varieties have been relatively uneventful.

Since the customers are all contracted farmers or cooperative units, it's not a problem to deliver a little later. As the sales of the [Nanguang No. 5] rice seeds were nearing their end, these two types of rice seeds were continuously shipped out.

Among them, the total yield of [Nanguang No. 4] rice was 64 million jin, and the total yield of [Nongyou 82] rice was 56 million jin.

Fang Wei took some time to do the settlement.

Harvesting agricultural crops, points +294000000

Harvesting agricultural crops, points +64000000

Harvest crops, points +56000000

Total points: 620481400.

Although he had gained a large number of points, Fang Wei was not happy at all. Although he had a lot of points, more than 6 million points, he could only upgrade a facility (area) from level 16 to level 17 at most, and then he would have very few points left.

Fortunately, there's no rush to upgrade other projects; we can wait until after the year-end settlement.

Excluding overseas investments and agricultural product processing projects, Fang Wei expects the company's revenue to reach around 40 billion yuan this year, setting a new record.

This year's situation is quite special, and the company's revenue will definitely decrease next year.

Time flies.

The autumn harvest is now completely over, and all the rice seeds have been sold.

It wasn't until this time that the autumn harvest in other towns and villages began in full swing, a whole month later than the agricultural harvest in Yaoling.

Just then, New Cage suddenly announced that its newly launched corn product would be available for sale next week. (End of Chapter)