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

The next day.

Fang Wei left a while later and asked someone to help him dry the swan mushrooms he had picked.

Then he went to the experimental fields in the village to see how the breeding team was making progress.

"We have been tasked by the research institute to help them cultivate the second generation of hybrid corn, and the progress is going smoothly."

When Wang Songlin saw Fang Wei walk in, he quickly went to greet him.

His health is pretty good now; after two courses of treatment, his previous illness has basically healed. Unable to stay idle at home, he took on the work of the breeding team.

"It's good that things are going well! Everyone here has experience in cultivating hybrid rice and hybrid corn, so we're sure to succeed."

Fang Wei laughed heartily, then walked into the field and carefully observed the cultivation process.

After reviewing the planting records, it became clear that this research was not difficult for the research institute and the breeding team.

Everyone already had a wealth of experience, and with the added attribute bonuses, it would be strange if they didn't succeed.

However, breeding is a very complicated process that requires generations of selection, and even with the fastest timeline, it still takes several years.

"Third Brother, when are you planning to move into your new house? Everyone's waiting to go to your place for a drink."

Wang Songlin was relieved of the heavy burden of the entire village, and he felt much more relaxed.

His body was not suited for high-intensity work, so he handed over the burden of the entire village to Wang Sanqi, and would come to the experimental field to stroll around whenever he had time. He talked but didn't lift a finger, so he wasn't tired at all.

"Around National Day, I'll let you know then. How have you been feeling lately?"

Fang Wei and Wang Songlin left the experimental field, talking as they walked.

"It's alright, as long as I don't overwork myself, I'll be fine. Anyway, I'm pretty relaxed now, so things should get better and better."

Wang Songlin responded with a smile, and it was clear that he was quite satisfied with his current situation.

"Songlin, you can go back now, I'm going to the commune."

Fang Wei waved to the other person as he walked up to the car, then drove to the office.

As soon as he sat down inside, the staff brought him the day's documents and materials, and he was busy working on them until noon.

At this time, the phone on the desk rang.

"Secretary Fang, haven't you had lunch yet? How about we have lunch together?"

The call was from Wang Lin. He had originally planned to call Fang Wei earlier, but he was delayed because of a meeting.

"I haven't eaten yet, so I'll go to the county now."

Fang Wei didn't know what Wang Lin wanted to see her about, but she readily agreed.

His relationship with the other person is different; if the other person encounters difficulties, he is still very willing to help.

"Alright, then go directly to the Riverside Hotel."

Wang Lin hung up the phone after speaking and gave instructions on where to meet.

Fang Wei didn't delay. After hanging up the phone, she tidied up the things on the table and went straight to Yaoling Hotel.

When he entered the private room, Wang Lin was already there. However, Wang Lin wasn't alone in the room; there were also two strangers, a man and a woman, present.

"Secretary Fang, come here, let me introduce you. This is Secretary Liu of Suiyang County, and the other is Director Jiang of the Suiyang County Office."

Wang Lin stood up with a smile and introduced the two parties.

The man was Secretary Liu of Suiyang County, and the woman was Director Jiang of the County Office.

"Secretary Liu, Director Jiang, I'm late. I'll punish myself with three drinks later."

Fang Wei was very polite to the two of them because of Wang Lin.

“Secretary Fang, we have long heard of your great reputation, and today we have finally met you in person. We came in a hurry and did not give you prior notice, so please forgive us.”

After a few pleasantries, everyone took their seats.

In no time at all, the food and drinks were served, and the group ate, drank, and chatted.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Fang Wei looked up at Wang Lin, indicating that he should get to the point.

"Here's the thing, Secretary Liu and his team came today to discuss cooperation with Yaoling Agriculture. They first approached General Manager Lin, but he wasn't enthusiastic about it, so they came to you today."

To be honest, Wang Lin said he wouldn't get involved in the specifics; at most, he would just make an introduction.

“Secretary Fang, our county is rich in peanuts, and the current peanut planting area has reached 23 mu. However, the peanut market fluctuates too much, so we would like to cooperate with your company and contract the land to you for planting.”

Secretary Liu put down his wine glass and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Contracting land is a good thing, so why isn't General Manager Lin interested? Does your county have any other conditions?"

Fang Wei immediately noticed the problem: if it were just about land contracting, Lin Bingkun wouldn't have been completely uninterested.

"Ahem, there is a small condition: we hope that your company can invest in and build an oil pressing plant in our county."

Secretary Liu spoke very seriously; he was certainly not joking.

"Secretary Liu, to be honest, my oil mill is preparing for a technological upgrade and the construction of a new production line. Therefore, it's impossible for us to invest in building another factory in the short term." Fang Wei spoke frankly; he couldn't blindly invest hundreds of millions of yuan just because of someone's face.

After saying that, he glanced at Wang Lin, only to see the other man busy eating, as if he was only interested in the food.

"Oh, that's really unfortunate. How about this, when Secretary Fang has some free time, he can come to our county for an inspection, okay?"

Secretary Liu didn't dwell on this issue. He believed that the edible oil market would experience a major boom, and that even if the existing oil mills were to add a new production line, they would soon be insufficient.

Therefore, he invited Fang Wei to visit Suiyang County with a big smile.

"Sure, I'll definitely go check it out when I have time."

Fang Wei readily agreed, saying it was just a small matter to go and investigate.

After that, everyone stopped talking about serious matters, especially since Director Jiang was a master of telling jokes, and the atmosphere in the private room became more and more pleasant.

After finishing his meal, Fang Wei left the private room and went straight upstairs. There were guest rooms upstairs, so he booked one and took a nap.

Secretary Liu's alcohol tolerance is average, but Director Jiang can drink too much, which made him a little tipsy.

When Fang Wei woke up, it was already late afternoon, so she got up and called Wang Lin.

"What's your relationship with this person? Why are you so eager to talk to them?"

"This is the first time I've met them. I couldn't refuse because a senior leader introduced us."

The two chatted for a while, exchanging a few words, before quickly ending the call.

Fang Wei was relieved to learn that these two people had no connection with Wang Lin. He wasn't worried about offending anyone; knowing this would be helpful for his future decisions.

He then left the Yaoling Hotel and picked up his wife from the bamboo ware factory, and they returned to the Yao village together.

after a few days.

Lin Bingkun came to the commune and specifically explained to Fang Wei the reason why he had neglected Suiyang County.

The main reason was that the other party had too much ambition, immediately asking for an investment project worth hundreds of millions of yuan as a condition, which made him very unhappy.

"So I'm going to leave them hanging for now. For us, just relying on a good background won't work. Who's going to pay attention to them if the conditions aren't good?"

"Not necessarily. Secretary Liu is a very nice person. Let's put this matter aside for now and talk to him again when we need to expand our production capacity."

Fang Wei thought Secretary Liu was quite capable, as he could foresee the changes in the edible oil market.

He had already rejected Liang Wenhui, so he couldn't be too blunt in rejecting Secretary Liu, since he might need his help someday.

"Understood, I will keep it in mind."

Lin Bingkun smiled slightly, knowing that Secretary Fang had a new plan.

Sometimes, when dealing with external situations, it's necessary to have one person play the "good cop" and the other the "bad cop," with the latter being the one who steps forward to offend people.

A few days passed quickly.

It's that time of year again for harvesting.

The current harvest season is worry-free for everyone, as forestry companies can handle everything, requiring very little human involvement.

Even if more manpower is needed, it won't be from employees of each unit; the company only needs to hire temporary workers. As long as the money is right, plenty of people are willing to put in the effort.

Pan Lianhua loves loquats and chestnuts, so Fang Wei doesn't need to pick them himself anymore; he can just buy one to eat later.

"Third Brother, remember to buy more wild tea oil."

Fang Wei likes to eat oil extracted from wild camellia seeds, and Pan Lianhua gradually comes to like it too.

Oil pressed from wild rapeseed has its own trademark, but its current production is limited and it's difficult to buy. The oil that Fang Wei uses at home is always reserved for him each year by Fang Wei arranging with the oil press in advance.

I received the full amount due, which saved me a lot of trouble.

"Okay, I remember."

Life in the Yao village is quite interesting. Due to the influx of tourists, the village often holds activities in the evenings.

After finishing their meal, the two went to the small square to join in the fun, watched the performances for a while, and then returned home to rest.

Pan Lianhua was most satisfied with this: her man, Fang Wei, didn't seem interested in any of those entertainment activities. He would go home after work most of the time, unlike some people who would go out and play around once they had some money.

With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, Fang Wei bought some Yao Ling cured meat, dried bamboo shoots and other local specialties in the village, filling the trunks of both cars to the brim, and went to Guangzhou with Pan Lianhua.

It's a bit early, but Fang Wei needs to go to Shenzhen first to attend the handover ceremony of "Blue Sky and Clear Water" before returning to Guangzhou for the holiday.

The real estate company's real estate development project in Shenzhen has been a great success. From the opening to the first phase of delivery, the houses have been basically sold out.

"Third Brother, I'll go with you to take a look."

Pan Lianhua wanted to visit her daughter in Shenzhen, so she went there with Fang Weiyi.

Hu Linwei was in charge of the real estate project, and Fang Wei might not have come if it weren't for his invitation.

The so-called handover ceremony was actually just a publicity stunt; neither Fang Wei nor Hu Linwei showed up, and Qin Sicheng was even less likely to appear. So the three of them just watched the spectacle from the sidelines, and only after they finished did they go for a tour of the residential complex.

【Blue Sky and Clear Water】is a mid-to-high-end residential community with excellent landscaping. Most importantly, the layout and quality of the houses are impeccable, earning high praise from homeowners.

Fang Wei felt that this project could serve as a model, and all future projects should adhere to this quality standard. (End of Chapter)