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

Pan Lianhua seemed to understand, but she wouldn't stop the man's decision.

As I said before, with an annual income of over a million yuan, it's no big deal for a man to sacrifice some personal interests for the company's development.

Fang Wei knew his wife had misunderstood, but he was too lazy to explain. After all, this was a long-term investment, and even he couldn't guarantee a sure profit.

He no longer had time to pay attention to this matter; Yaoling Agriculture and Xinkaiqi's corn seeds were launched simultaneously, and they were still fighting tooth and nail for market share.

Previously, because the [Yuxiang 183] corn seeds occupied a large amount of customers' storage space, the current production of [Yuxiang 183] only needs to maintain a small quantity to maintain the basic share.

New Cage, on the other hand, needs to produce large quantities of corn seeds to be eligible to compete, and its inventory pressure is naturally greater.

The two sides are now locked in a tug-of-war, but overall, Yaoling Agriculture still holds a clear advantage.

morning.

Fang Wei visited the experimental field to check on the progress of hybrid corn breeding.

"We have now entered the third round of breeding. Based on the current situation, one more round of breeding will be enough to preliminarily finalize the shape, and then we can begin to formally breed hybrid corn seeds."

Breeding experiments are a tedious task, sometimes like finding a needle in a haystack, and sometimes involving endless repetition, which can be boring and tedious.

Fortunately, the research work on this project is nearing completion, and judging from the expressions of the technicians on site, success is just around the corner.

What is the current estimated production volume?

"The yield should be around 2300 jin per mu. It tastes good and has a great flavor."

When is the earliest we can expect to get the results?

"It should be before November, but it could be earlier."

Fang Wei inquired about some details, then left the experimental field with great joy.

In another month or two, a new type of hybrid corn will be available, with increased yield and improved quality, which can completely offset the impact of genetically modified corn.

Now research institutes are also starting to try to study genetic engineering technology, which is called knowing yourself and your enemy and you will win every battle.

He doesn't judge the merits of genetically modified technology, since he doesn't need it anyway; he's just researching it as a technological reserve.

New Cage and the international giants behind him have been keeping a close eye on him, but they dare not take any action domestically, and he does not go abroad, so the two sides are at an impasse.

People who can't be swayed by benefits or beautiful women are really troublesome.

Time flies.

The annual Mid-Autumn Festival has arrived once again.

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua took their elder sister and Taoist Sun to the Yao village and spent a lively and peaceful festival there.

"Third Brother, as you requested, we continued to produce the [Nongyou 82] rice variety, and during the cultivation process, we discovered a new sterile plant, which we call the [Super Plant].

Wang Songlin stayed by Fang Wei's side all night.

Fang Wei drank quite a bit of alcohol and didn't get up until 8 a.m. the next day.

Wang Songlin then ran over and asked him to go to the experimental field, saying that he had made a major discovery.

The experimental fields in the Yao village have also been busy, with Fang Wei already working on research into a new generation of hybrid japonica rice. As the executor, the breeding team made an unexpected discovery.

Fang Wei couldn't sit still any longer. After breakfast, she went to the experimental field with Wang Songlin.

After examining the super plant, he was also pleasantly surprised. He encouraged everyone to cultivate more of these super plants and then begin pairing experiments as soon as possible.

The Nongyou 82 rice variety has been in production for many years, and it's time for it to be updated.

For the next period of time, Fang Wei and his family lived on the mountain, and commuting to and from get off work by car was not troublesome. The upcoming pairing experiment was crucial; he needed to adjust the attribute values ​​from time to time to achieve the best results.

Ultimately, his focus has always been on rice cultivation. Projects like corn planting, soybean seeds, and vegetable seeds are secondary and have never been the mainstay of the company.

In the field of hybrid rice breeding, Yaoling Agriculture is far ahead of the competition and is the best company in the world today, without exception.

This is also the main reason why he disagrees with planting corn. There should be priorities in doing things. You can extend from cultivating rice seeds to planting rice, but there is no need to cross too many fields.

Take rice cultivation as an example. It's not just about the seeds. With the added benefits of certain properties, the rice produced by the company has a stable yield, higher yields than other places (for the same variety), and better quality.

After all, rice grown in other places suffers from a certain degree of decline in quality and yield, while this problem does not exist when grown on one's own.

Previously, he entrusted the cultivation of "Nanguang No. 4" and "Nongyou 82" to other growers, partly to help more people increase their income, and partly because he was constrained by the lack of land.

Now that there is enough land, he will adjust the development model next.

Traditionally, a new round of contracts will be signed with farmers after the autumn harvest, but this year there may be some changes.

He plans to gradually phase out this "company + farmer" model and replace it with "self-production and self-sales" to achieve his vision of intensive production.

Agricultural product prices in North America are much lower than in China. In addition to lower fertilizer prices and advancements in genetically modified technology, another important reason is intensive production.

Of course, considering the national conditions, this production method cannot be promoted on a large scale in the mainland, but it is still possible to promote it within Yaoling Agriculture.

Therefore, the expansion of agriculture in Yaoling is not unlimited, and the edge of expansion is not far away.

morning.

Fang Wei returned to the experimental field in the village.

After his fine-tuning over the past few days, the pairing experiment has gone very smoothly, and several groups of experimental plants have already shown strong and superior characteristics.

However, this does not mean that success will come quickly; breeding is just that complicated.

He then gave a few instructions to the members of the breeding team before driving to his office. He left home late today; early in the morning, Pan Lianhua took Sun Daoren to the clinic and then went to work at the factory.

He had just sat down in the office when a staff member came in and said someone was looking for him.

"Have him come directly here."

Fang Wei then began to handle official business. A short while later, Qi Yutang walked in carrying a pack of cigarettes and two bottles of wine.

"Secretary Fang, I've come to see you. I hope I haven't disturbed your work?"

Qi Yutang, all smiles, placed the things he was carrying on Fang Wei's table after entering the room.

"Dr. Qi, what do you mean by this?"

Fang Wei looked at the other person with some curiosity. He had only met the other person once and they were not familiar with each other at all. Why would the other person give him something?
"Secretary Fang, please don't misunderstand. I came to see you just to express my gratitude. As the saying goes, one generation plants the trees so that another can enjoy the shade. I'm benefiting from your kindness."

Qi Yutang wasn't a complete novice; he could tell what the other person was thinking just by looking into their eyes, so he offered an explanation.

Actually, his visit to Fang Wei today was just an excuse; he had other things to do. "Don't be so polite. I already said that area is national forest land, and anyone has the right to collect herbs there, as long as they don't cause damage. I appreciate your kindness, but you can take the things back."

Fang Wei couldn't figure out the other party's true intentions, so he definitely wouldn't accept the gifts.

"Secretary Fang, you're still so modest. I've come today not only to see you, but also to ask for your help with something. I've long admired Mr. Sun; could you perhaps introduce me to him?"

After Qi Yutang finished speaking, Fang Wei finally understood his purpose.

The other party had originally come for Sun Daoren. There were people in Xinlin County whose medical skills were superior to Daoren's, though Fang Wei didn't know them.

Therefore, Qi Yutang went to great lengths to get to know Master Sun, so that he could ask Master Sun for advice on some of his perplexing questions.

“You’re in the same profession, so you should exchange ideas. How about this, wait for me a moment, I’ll finish up a few things and then I’ll go with you to Old Sun’s clinic.”

Fang Wei had a good impression of Qi Yutang and was willing to help him with this favor.

He asked Qi Yutang to sit down and have a cup of tea, then quickly finished the few things he was doing before taking him to Sun Daoren's place.

After introducing the two to each other and hinting that Sun Daoren could help them, Fang Wei turned and left.

He's not a doctor, so there's no need for him to listen to their conversation; he has a lot of things to do.

Back in the office, Fang Wei continued to handle official business until noon before returning home.

"Third brother, I had a very pleasant chat with Dr. Qi. We're going to have lunch at the cafeteria together. Would you like to come along?"

At the entrance of his own courtyard, Fang Wei encountered Sun Daoren, who had just come out of the house.

Master Sun had previously told his sister not to cook for themselves, as he would be eating out for lunch.

"Forget it, I won't go. You two have a good chat. By the way, what do you think of Qi Yutang's medical skills?"

Fang Wei couldn't tell whether Qi Yutang's medical skills were good or bad, but Sun Daoren certainly could.

So he asked out of curiosity.

"Not bad. Qi Yutang wants to learn from me for a while, and even plans to close his own clinic and come work at mine."

Master Sun smiled, thus making his stance clear.
Fang Wei had no objection to it; for Master Sun to say "not bad" was an acknowledgment of Qi Yutang's abilities. Now that the other party was willing to work at Master Sun's clinic, it was certainly a good thing.

The two chatted for a few words at the courtyard gate before Sun Daoren hurriedly went to the dining hall.

Fang Wei then entered the house and saw that Pan Lianhua had already returned.

"Third Brother, yet another one wants to learn medicine from the Taoist priest. Is this person any good? He's only met the Taoist priest once, and he's already got the Taoist priest all wrapped around his little finger."

Pan Lianhua had a different opinion; she still thought that it was a bit too hasty for Sun Daoren to agree to take in Qi Yutang.

"It doesn't matter. People who want to learn from the Taoist priest have to pay a price. I have always advocated that traditional Chinese medicine should not be kept secret. In this day and age, those who keep their knowledge from outsiders will eventually be eliminated by the times."

Fang Wei had a different idea. He believed that Sun Daoren's medical skills should be passed down to benefit more people.

The old Taoist priest must have thought the same way, which is why he agreed to Qi Yutang's request.

"Hehe, you guys are so great. Enough said, let's eat."

Pan Lianhua couldn't understand these men's thoughts. Why should she pass on all her knowledge to unrelated people?

But she didn't say much, and then started eating with her head down.

Fang Wei couldn't help but smile, but he didn't continue to explain. He knew that his wife had no bad intentions and wouldn't interfere with the decisions made by Sun Daoren.

In reality, Master Sun wouldn't impart all his knowledge to Qi Yutang. He had already passed on all his learning to Binbin, who was considered his last disciple. Binbin wouldn't take on any more disciples after that.

However, as a fellow professional, it would be helpful to offer Qi Yutang some careful guidance.

Nowadays, Sun Daoren's clinic is no longer a small operation; with Qi Yutang joining, its strength has been further enhanced. Many patients from both the city and other places come to him, demonstrating his considerable influence.

Had dinner.

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua went for a walk together. They didn't go back to the Yao village today because they were going to the provincial capital early tomorrow morning.

Pan Lianhua was going to a company meeting, while Fang Wei was going to see Wu Yaoyang off.

Wu Yaoyang has finally stepped down, not just to a secondary position, but completely retired. After retiring, he will settle in Hangzhou, where his son and daughter live, so the family can be reunited.

The next day.

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua got up early, ate breakfast, and drove straight to the provincial capital.

He arranged to have dinner with Wu Yaoyang that evening, which could be considered a farewell dinner for him.

“Secretary Fang, once I leave, it will be difficult for us to meet again. You are still young, work hard, and you will have plenty of opportunities in the future.”

Wu Yaoyang let go of everything, and his mental state improved a lot.

The two drank a little wine and reminisced about their time in Xinlin County, both feeling a deep sense of nostalgia.

Fang Wei didn't bring anything valuable for the other person, but instead brought a bunch of local specialties, including Yaoling cured meat and dried bamboo shoots, which the other person loved to eat.

Wu Yaoyang was very happy; he loved this kind of thing, and he didn't expect Fang Wei to still remember it.

"Old leader, please take care of your health. I will visit you in Hangzhou when I have the chance."

The meal lasted an hour before Fang Wei got up to say goodbye.

Wu Yaoyang has many social engagements to attend these days, and he will be leaving the provincial capital in three days to go to a city far away.

As Fang Wei left the hotel, she was still wondering whether the other person would be truly happy or not after retiring.

Back in his courtyard, Pan Lianhua was waiting for him to return.

The two stayed in the provincial capital for three days before returning to their village.

Time flies.

The supply of new Kaiqi corn seeds and [Yuxiang 183] on the market has reached a dynamic balance in sales.

Before the autumn harvest, New Cage announced the upcoming launch of its third-generation corn variety. According to the published data, this new corn variety has shown some improvements in various aspects.

Fang Wei felt that the other party had adopted a strategy of small steps and quick progress, otherwise the upgrades could not have been so fast.

The terms "generation X" and "generation Y" are just marketing gimmicks; they're essentially just improved versions of a certain breed. While the stats have improved, the improvements aren't significant, but they're enough to grab attention.

Fang Wei silently assessed the situation and concluded that even if New Cage's new corn variety were released, it still wouldn't surpass [Yu Xiang 183]. (End of Chapter)