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

Luo Zhimin was naturally pleased with the successful cooperation between Yaoling Agriculture and Shuiziba Township.

However, Yaoling Agriculture's influence in Xinlin County is growing, and his presence in the county for a day is not a big deal. But if he leaves, his successor will have a real headache.

But no matter what, this is a great thing.

He instructed the publicity department to promote this matter vigorously. Since Yaoling Agriculture has grown significantly, the county should continue to invest in it and strive to facilitate similar cooperation in the future if the opportunity arises.

After all, his work performance over the past few years has been outstanding, and the county has also benefited.

night.

Fang Ping and his wife came to Fang Wei's house for dinner. After dinner, Fang Ping told his third brother about the latest inspection situation.

"Overall, the operation and management of each unit are quite standardized. There are minor issues, and when I find them, I ask the company to urge them to rectify them."

"That's good. Regular inspections can prevent some people from having improper ideas. Brother, have you been to the hardware factory recently?"

"They've gone! The hardware factory's operations and management are all normal, but the profits have declined, which is probably related to the departure of Fan Zhipeng's team. However, the new team is young and energetic and has some experience. As long as they are given some time, I believe they can do even better."

As they chatted, the conversation turned to the hardware factory.

Since Fan Zhipeng and others were dismissed, the hardware factory's performance has been affected to some extent.

However, the team that took over was not an outsider; it included key personnel promoted from within the company as well as industry experts hired from outside. The management team quickly brought the situation under control, and all they had to do now was lead the hardware factory to continue its development, and that would be considered a success.

"That's right. Short-term fluctuations in profits don't matter. The key is to get back on track."

Fang Wei didn't value the hardware factory too much. He felt that the hardware factory's potential was limited, but for a company like this, the hardware factory's current scale was already quite remarkable.

Thanks to the foundation laid by Fan Zhipeng and others, the hardware factory remains a leader in the lock industry.

As long as the new team doesn't mess things up and maintains its position in the industry, it will definitely continue to develop in the future.

At this moment, the two brothers looked towards the gate at the same time. Fang Ping, in particular, couldn't even hold his teacup steady, and it fell to the ground and shattered.

"Tingting."

The person standing at the door was Fang Ping's daughter. Compared to a few years ago, she had changed a lot.

The biggest change is in his temperament; he is reserved yet sharp, standing there like a sword yet to be drawn, commanding respect.

Fang Ping called out his daughter's name with difficulty, and Tingting quickly ran in. Only then did her appearance overlap with her previous one.

"Dad, Manman, I'm back to see you. Where's Mom?"

At this point, Tingting's eyes welled up with tears.

After the meal, Pan Lianhua, Tian Guihua, and their older sister went inside to chat. They only came out of the house when they heard the noise.

"Tingting, you little rascal, you finally know how to come home?"

The moment Tian Guihua saw her daughter, she was completely stunned.

She had always missed her daughter, but when she actually saw her standing in front of her, she started yelling at her. That's just her personality; it hasn't changed over the years.

"Mom, it was my fault. I will come back to see you more often in the future."

Instead of getting angry, Tingting took a few steps forward and hugged her mother tightly.

The mother and daughter embraced and wept bitterly. Fang Ping also felt uneasy and secretly turned away to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Fang Wei remained silent. This was a moment for the family of three to reunite, and he felt he had no right to interrupt.

Of course, he also saw more in Tingting. This child had probably experienced many unimaginable things over the years, and only her parents' home could bring her inner peace when she dragged her tired body home.

He gave a wink, and then went to the kitchen with Pan Lianhua and his sister.

Ostensibly, I went to boil water and make tea, but actually, I was just making room for my older brother's family of three so they could have a proper chat.

Fang Wei and the others lingered for a long time before finally returning to the main room.

"Manman, Auntie, I'm sorry I haven't been in touch with you all these years."

As the Fang family's excitement gradually subsided, Tingting saw Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua and quickly stood up to apologize to them.

"You don't need to apologize to us, it's good that you're back."

Fang Wei smiled and waved his hand, indicating to his niece that there was no need to say such things.

He understood her difficulties, so he didn't ask where Tingting had been all these years. In fact, it would be pointless to ask; she wouldn't tell him anyway.

Fang Ping and his wife just asked this question, but Tingting brushed it off by saying it needed to be kept confidential.

"Tingting, you haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll go cook you a bowl of noodles."

Next, Tingting chatted with Pan Lianhua for a few more minutes.

Pan Lianhua guessed that the other person hadn't eaten, so she went to the kitchen and cooked a bowl of noodles, and even added two poached eggs.

Tingting seemed hungry. She quickly finished her food, then sighed deeply and said, "Food from home is still the best."

The older sister put the dishes in the kitchen, washed them, and then went to bed. Fang Ping looked at his daughter and asked, "Will you be traveling abroad frequently in the future?"

"No, I changed jobs, so I'll have more free time from now on and won't have to go abroad anymore. I'll pick you and Mom up and take you to Beijing for a while so I can show you around."

"Have it."

The resentment he felt earlier vanished without a trace after seeing his daughter.

Everyone deliberately avoided talking about the years when Tingting was "missing," and chatted about everyday family matters for an hour before Fang Ping's family got up and left.

"Third Brother, what exactly did Tingting do before? She's so mysterious, it's hard to guess."

While sleeping, Pan Lianhua finally couldn't help but ask a question.

"Then let's not guess, I don't know either. However, Tingting's situation should be kept secret, so let's not ask about it."

"Yeah, I was just curious. I won't ask again next time."

People of this era still vividly remember the principle of secrecy. In those days of fighting against nature, everyone was highly vigilant and knew what the consequences of spying on secrets would be.

The next day.

Fang Weiyi went to the office first, and then to the research institute and the Yao village.

This is his recent life trajectory, simple and unpretentious, in which he has determined the research direction for a new generation of rapeseed amidst his busy work.

A new crop variety cannot appear out of thin air; it is either achieved through the improvement of existing varieties, through hybridization technology, or through genetic engineering technology.

Only then can new crop varieties be cultivated.

Fang Wei plans to obtain a new generation of rapeseed through a technical route of screening, cultivation, mutation, and re-cultivation. This technical path is definitely feasible, but the process is full of uncertainties, meaning it requires a gamble.

Based on past experience, the selection process should discard currently popular varieties and instead look for lesser-known traditional varieties.

Traditional varieties like these generally have low yields and low oil extraction rates, but their quality is very good.

The oil extracted from this type of rapeseed is exceptionally fragrant, but it has been gradually phased out by growers due to its many drawbacks.

"The ultimate goal of oil crops is to produce edible oil, and the taste of edible oil is crucial. A rapeseed oil with a rich aroma is what we need."

Based on this, we've been working to retain the rich aroma, increase crop yield, and enhance crop resistance, among other things. These are the goals we aim to achieve with our newly developed varieties.

Fang Wei convened a meeting with the project's researchers and breeding team members to clarify the technical route and finalize the overall framework for the breeding work.

His speech enlightened everyone, and the entire project team quickly got to work.

This new generation of rapeseed will be developed in the experimental fields of the First Brigade, and will be jointly completed by the research institute, the crop research institute, and the breeding team of the First Brigade.

The experimental fields in the Yao village are temporarily unavailable, as the cultivation of the new generation of soybeans is nearing completion, and they need to finish their current tasks.

night.

Fang Wei treated his elder brother's family to dinner at a restaurant in the county. Tingting enjoyed the meal very much, as she hadn't had such authentic hometown food in many years.

“Manman, I didn’t have time to take care of Binbin when he was studying in Beijing. I feel really ashamed. When I go back, I will fly from Guangzhou back to Beijing and visit Binbin.”

Tingting felt bad for her younger brother and decided to go to Guangzhou to visit him.

Fang Wei smiled and nodded. Pan Lianhua remained silent, while Fang Ping and Tian Guihua exchanged a glance, finding nothing to say.

"Sure, just call when you get there. Binbin has never blamed you."

Family members should be more considerate and understanding of each other. Fang Wei told the other party not to apologize anymore, as saying it too often would be too formal.

Everyone enjoyed the meal. Tingting stayed at home for a week before going to Guangzhou, and then flew directly back to Beijing from Guangzhou.

A few days later, Fang Tao went to Beijing for a meeting, and the brother and sister finally met.

For Fang Wei, knowing that his niece was safe and sound was a huge relief. Based on the few words she spoke, he felt that she had probably broken her secrecy and would live a peaceful and uneventful life from now on.

That's good. Ordinary jobs can make extraordinary contributions, right?
You don't necessarily have to pursue a thrilling life.

"Secretary, the meteorological department has issued a rainstorm warning, and all units have already mobilized and begun to take precautions."

Fang Weiyi received a call from Cai Tong as soon as she arrived at the office.

He was aware of the rainstorm warning and took it very seriously. The floods of that year were still fresh in his mind, and not only him, but everyone in the company dared not let their guard down.

"Yes, that's how it should be. We must not be careless."

Fang Wei affirmed Cai Tong and others' response, believing that it was better to waste some manpower and resources to do preventative work in advance.

On this issue, he firmly supports the company management's decision.

The floods that year caused heavy losses to the company, and all production units were mobilized, with several contingency plans being prepared.

This afternoon.

The unexpected downpour caused immense concern among countless people. (End of Chapter)