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

"Many things still depend on your own abilities; we merely play a supporting role."

Fang Wei didn't see it that way. After all, Yaoling Group couldn't possibly interfere with Wang Lin's work. The fact that he could stabilize the situation and establish his authority showed that his ability and skill were beyond question.

Yaoling Group could not possibly claim credit for this.

"You're always so cautious. Alright, enough said, I'll keep some things in mind."

Wang Lin admired Fang Wei's attitude and was willing to deal with people like him.

After lunch, Fang Wei went to the breeding center and Xinlin Farm.

He rarely came to visit the various units in the county, because he had many ways to understand their situations and didn't need to personally inspect them every now and then.

The next day, Fang Wei went to Qinghe County and spent half a day at the Qinghe base. He also spent the other half day meeting with the leaders of Qinghe County and left after having dinner in the evening.

The leaders of Qinghe County were very enthusiastic, and their words implied that they hoped Yaoling Agriculture could increase its investment.

As for farmland and land, that's easy to discuss. We'll give you as much as you want, as long as the county can provide it.

Fang Wei naturally wouldn't express his opinion. It was more appropriate for Lin Bingkun to discuss this matter with the local authorities. Even if there were any problems, he could step in and clean up the mess.

The next day.

Fang Wei gets up relatively late; he didn't get back until midnight last night, so he was too lazy to go to the office this morning.

"Third Brother, since you have some free time, shall we go for a walk in the mountains?"

Pan Lianhua no longer needs to work regular hours or go to the factory every day, so she has a lot of free time.

She suddenly felt like going to the mountains for a trip today.

"Okay, let's go to Fairy Valley."

Fang Wei was also a playful person, so he went to the valley with his wife.

Now that the highway is open, it's very convenient; it doesn't take long to drive there.

The two parked their car in the parking lot. He didn't like to be treated specially, and since vehicles were not allowed to enter the valley, he would comply.

The couple walked into the valley and then climbed the stone steps to the top of the mountain.

A gentle breeze was blowing on the mountain, and all I could see was lush greenery, which instantly lifted my spirits.

"The viewing platform lives up to its name. You must come up and see it when you come to the valley, otherwise you've wasted your trip."

Pan Lianhua gazed in the direction of the Yao village and couldn't help but sigh.

She and Fang Wei are basically stress-free nowadays. They don't need to take care of the elderly or worry about the children. Apart from work, all they have left in their lives is this little hobby.

The two had been hunting in the mountains since they were teenagers, and Fang Wei even secretly cultivated an acre of land in this valley.

Back then, a bag of sweet potatoes was a precious commodity; it could potentially help a family get through a difficult time.

"Whenever you have time, you can come here to climb the mountain and exercise."

Fang Wei also really liked the scenery in this area. He wasn't the type of person who could sit still in an office; he preferred to wander around.

Yaoling Group was actually an accident. He was not an entrepreneur who liked to give orders, but after many years of development, he became the head of the group.

However, he should thank a large number of people such as Cai Tong, Hu Linwei, Lin Bingkun, Zhang Wenyuan, and Lu Zhiwen, who supported the entire corporate empire, while he himself is more like a spiritual leader.

The two stayed on the mountaintop for a while before choosing to return the way they came.

Upon arriving at the pool, the person in charge of the scenic area management committee was waiting there.

"Secretary, we've prepared some ingredients. How about you have some barbecue here for lunch?"

"Sure, it's been a while since I've grilled something outdoors myself. I appreciate your kindness, but let's stick to the rules and regulations. I'll pay you the amount later."

Fang Wei accepted the other party's kindness, but she couldn't accept it for free.

He came here today purely for sightseeing with his wife, not to inspect work, so he resolutely refused to accept the scenic area's hospitality.

"Alright then, Party Secretary, Factory Director Pan, this way please."

The person in charge couldn't say anything more, since he had personally paid for all the ingredients, and now he had no choice but to recoup his costs.

Everyone knows that Secretary Fang is a man of his word, and he wouldn't dare to play any tricks.

noon.

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua had a buffet barbecue at the service area. The ingredients were plentiful, and it didn't actually cost much.

The high prices at the scenic area are due to the high markup. Since Shenxiangu does not charge an entrance fee, it can only maintain its income and expenditure by providing other services.

After lunch, the couple left the valley and drove straight to the primeval forest.

Back in the day, the two of them had ventured deep into the primeval forest. There were no mountain roads back then, and a trip there meant spending the night in the forest. Nights in the forest were dangerous, but they were both young and fearless.

Of course, they both had guns at the time, so they definitely wouldn't be willing to spend the night in the mountains empty-handed now.

"Lotus, be careful. Let's pick some fir mushrooms and head back. Don't go too far in."

Even Fang Wei seemed very cautious upon arriving here.

They walked along the edge of the primeval forest and soon found a small patch of fir mushrooms. The couple worked together and picked a basketful of fir mushrooms before returning directly to their parking spot. Afterwards, they drove home, their day's excitement exhausted but their harvest plentiful.

night.

Pan Lianhua made stir-fried matsutake mushrooms and also stewed chicken with wild mushrooms, both of which were delicious.

They had just finished eating when they received a call from their daughter.

Xiaojie said that she and her boyfriend would visit them in the village during the May Day holiday, which was actually just her boyfriend visiting them.

Pan Lianhua was naturally very happy. Her daughter was no longer young, and if they could settle things and get married sooner, she and Fang Wei would have nothing to worry about.

There were still quite a few fir fungi left at home, so Pan Lianhua quickly dried them the next day.

These wild mushrooms are delicious when dried and used to make chicken soup; you can let your prospective son-in-law try them when he visits for the first time.

Fang Wei made arrangements in advance, and would not go out before or after May Day. This was a top priority for him, and he dared not be careless at all.

On the night before May Day, Xiao Jie and Cheng Xiaoyue drove back to the village together.

"Xiaoyue, these are my parents. Dad, Mom, this is my boyfriend, Cheng Xiaoyue."

When he arrived at the door, Cheng Xiaoyue suddenly became very nervous.

While introducing the two parties, Xiao Jie gently tugged at Cheng Xiaoyue's sleeve, signaling him to relax.

"Xiao Cheng, welcome to my home. Don't just stand there, come in quickly."

Pan Lianhua looked at Cheng Xiaoyue with a smile, her first impression of him was not bad.

The young man was handsome with delicate features, quite tall, and looked very energetic, though a little thin.

"Hello Uncle Fang! Hello Auntie! This is a small token of my appreciation, please don't find it offensive."

Cheng Xiaoyue quickly greeted Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua, and handed them the things he had brought.

Seeing that the young man was tense all over, Pan Lianhua knew that he was relatively shy, so she took the things and put them away, and then went to make tea for everyone.

"Xiao Cheng, what do you do for a living?"

"I am a programmer and currently work for a technology company in Shenzhen."

As soon as Xiaojie got home, she started talking non-stop to Pan Lianhua, while Fang Wei and Cheng Xiaoyue sat on the sofa chatting.

This was also to allow Fang Wei to better "check his background," since he was a prospective son-in-law and his basic information needed to be known. As a result, Cheng Xiaoyue became increasingly nervous, his whole body tense up.

Pan Lianhua quickly came over to interrupt, while giving the man a disapproving look.

Honestly, how can this be? Understanding the situation is one thing, but why is it like interrogating a criminal?
"Third brother, go and bring out the washed fruit."

Upon hearing his wife's words, Fang Wei realized that he might have been too serious, so he greeted Cheng Xiaoyue and got up to go into the kitchen.

After Pan Lianhua sat down, she chatted with Cheng Xiaoyue for a few words, and the other party gradually relaxed.

Cheng Xiaoyue's family are originally from Guangzhou, but moved to Shenzhen after the establishment of the Special Economic Zone due to work reasons. After graduating from university, he didn't want to work in the government system, so he worked as a programmer at a private company in Shenzhen.

His family is well-off; both his parents work in government agencies. Although they are not high-ranking officials, they are both division-level cadres.

"Xiao Cheng, do your parents know about you and Xiao Jie?"

Pan Lianhua patiently and persuasively guided me, hoping I would gain a more comprehensive understanding.

After Fang Wei brought out the fruit, she sat quietly to the side, but her ears were not idle.

"Yes, I know. My parents really like Xiaojie and hope that we can be together."

Cheng Xiaoyue couldn't help but smile when he thought of his parents urging him.

Pan Lianhua and Fang Wei were relieved. They couldn't control what happened next; it was up to the two children to decide.

By dinnertime, Cheng Xiaoyue had completely relaxed and was able to chat with Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua for a bit. Many people have stereotypical impressions of programmers, but he had a fairly outgoing personality and could communicate well with people.

Fang Wei and his wife's impression of the young man also improved.

After resting for two days, Xiao Jie started clamoring to take Cheng Xiaoyue to the mountains for fun.

In the past, Qianwei would have considered safety issues, but now she doesn't need to. She can just drive with Pan Lianhua, taking Cheng Xiaoyue and Xiaojie along the tourist route.

The scenic spots, including Shenxiangu Valley, Yao Village, Sanqing Temple, and the primeval forest, deeply attracted the young man.

The family even had a barbecue in the mountains. Cheng Xiaoyue was sweating profusely from the spiciness, which showed that he couldn't handle spicy food very well.

From that day on, the spiciness of the dishes at home was reduced again, which made Cheng Xiaoyue feel quite embarrassed.

Xiao Jie and her boyfriend only had three days of vacation each. Before leaving, Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua gave Cheng Xiaoyue a lot of local specialties, including mountain delicacies, Yaoling cured meat, Yaoling rice, and the highest grade of tea oil.

Anyway, they came by car, which was very convenient.

Soon after the two returned home, they received a reply. Xiao Jie called to say that Cheng Xiaoyue's parents would come to their home in September to propose marriage.

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua discussed it and decided not to make her travel so far. They had a villa in Guangzhou, and they would wait for her there. (End of Chapter)