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

"Thank you, Mr. Fang, for giving me this opportunity! My question is, is it impossible to improve saline-alkali land in water-scarce areas? I know that your company's [Sea Rice 012] has a remarkable effect on improving saline-alkali land, but without enough water, we can only watch helplessly."

This woman was probably around forty years old, and she looked like someone in the industry.

People outside the industry wouldn't ask such a technical question, because seawater rice is touted as the nemesis of severe salinity, but it is obviously not suitable for areas lacking water resources.

"Okay, I'll answer your question. First, I need to correct a misconception: it's not only seawater rice that can improve moderately to severely saline-alkali land."

For example, our [Xiyou 023] salt-tolerant winter rapeseed can be grown entirely in moderately to severely saline-alkali soil, and the results are excellent.

Fang Wei answered the other party's question, and the other party thanked her and seemed very satisfied.

Next, he randomly selected questioners, and quickly answered 10 questions, receiving widespread praise.

Now everyone was very interested in Juling Group's solutions and its salt-tolerant crop seeds. But Fang Wei knew when to stop and didn't ramble on, giving others the opportunity to speak.

The first day focused on discussion and exchange, while the second day was dedicated to visits and learning.

Both the breeding center and the research and development center were incredibly impressive. Others, however, focused on the field, their expertise evident in the infrastructure alone, which left them in awe.

Winter rapeseed has already been sown in the field, and Wang Muqi shared the relevant data with everyone.

Everyone has worked with salt-tolerant crops before, but this is the first time we've learned that they can exhibit such remarkable performance.

People were taking soil samples at the site in Datian, and the staff did not stop them. After all, the data speaks for itself; once the samples are taken back and tested, the improvement effect on the saline-alkali land can be seen, which is more effective than any amount of advertising.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the participants embarked on their journeys home with their respective gains.

"Mr. Fang, this meeting was a great success. I estimate that your company's products will be in short supply in the future."

Wang Chunfeng also stayed here for three days and witnessed firsthand the transformation of the participants from having some doubts to having firm beliefs.

In just three days, Juli Group signed cooperation agreements with 27 entities across the country to establish demonstration bases on a larger scale.

According to the contract, all capital investment and land acquisition were borne by the other party, while Juli Group only provided technical services and supplied improved seeds.

The contract amount exceeds 12 billion yuan.

"Mr. Wang, our products will become increasingly popular in the future. How about that? You should feel fortunate now, right? After this meeting, I estimate that the contracting fees for saline-alkali land in various places will rise."

Fang Wei jokingly stated a fact: with the advancement of technology, gold nuggets can now be "dug out" from saline-alkali land.

Wang Chunfeng, who invested all her savings in advance, is undoubtedly a winner.

"I have to thank Mr. Fang for his help! I said, everyone has been busy for several days. I have some friends at the ranch. How about we take a walk together? I'll treat you to a whole roasted lamb."

Wang Chunfeng invited Fang Wei and his family to visit the ranch for two days this weekend.

He figured it out: the other party wasn't interested in entertainment venues and wasn't picky about where to eat and drink. Since the other party's whole family lived in Xiachu County, he figured they might as well go to the ranch for a rest.

"Okay, it's settled then. Let's go to the ranch together this weekend."

Fang Wei did not refuse Wang Chunfeng's offer. Liu Xuemei would be back this weekend, and the family could go out and relax.

After a pleasant weekend, Fang Wei plunged headfirst into the research and development center.

Ye Chen was actually busier than before, needing to keep abreast of the situation at each branch office before reporting to the boss. He handled many official matters in advance, greatly reducing Fang Wei's workload.

He devoted his main energy to research projects and provided necessary guidance to technical personnel.

Before winter arrives, many places have already planted [Dongfengmai 023] winter wheat. As long as it can successfully survive the winter and achieve good results, the sales volume in the following year will increase exponentially.

Salt-tolerant crops currently under research include salt-tolerant cotton, salt-tolerant tomatoes, and so on.

Fang Wei hopes to rapidly expand the company's product line and is determined to maintain Juli Group's leading position in its niche industry.

It was almost noon when he was about to go home for lunch when Ye Chen rushed over.

"Boss, Director Dou Yuliang of the Beijing Crop Research Institute has come to the company with several colleagues. He specifically asked to see you. Do you need to meet him?"

Fang Wei heard the long-lost name of the Crop Research Institute from Ye Chen.

Previously, there was much cooperation with the Crop Research Institute, and a close relationship with its former director, Sun Shili. However, with Sun Shili's retirement and his own departure from Yaoling Group, the cooperation between the two parties ceased.

He knew that Dou Yuliang had taken over Director Sun's position, but the two had never interacted.

"Go and meet them. After all, they've been working together for many years as a brother unit."

Fang Wei was unsure of the other party's purpose in coming directly to her office, so she returned to the office with Ye Chen.

"Hello, Party Secretary Fang!"

"Secretary Fang, it's been a long time."

Fang Wei then met the group from the Institute of Crop Science. He was familiar with several of the people who came with Dou Yuliang, two of whom had spent a considerable amount of time at the Yaoling Research Institute.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with the group, he finally took a good look at Dou Yuliang.

Dou Yuliang was not old, only in his early forties, and he looked like a shrewd and capable man.

"Mr. Fang, please forgive my intrusion. We should have called you first, but we've been traveling for the past few days, so we thought we'd come and pay you a visit as soon as we got here."

"Not at all, not at all, Director Dou is too kind."

After exchanging pleasantries with Dou Yuliang, Fang Wei, since it was almost lunchtime, led the group to the county town.

We plan to eat and chat at the same time.

"President Fang, I've come here this time intending to rekindle our old relationship. You and the former director have had a good working relationship for many years, and I think the Crop Research Institute and Juli Group shouldn't become estranged."

The meal consisted entirely of local specialties. Dou Yuliang, who had a good capacity for alcohol, drank several glasses with Fang Wei in succession.

After putting down his wine glass, Dou Yuliang got down to business.

Fang Wei listened quietly and quickly grasped the key to the problem: it turned out that the higher-ups wanted Juling Group and the Crop Research Institute to cooperate.

In fact, the Crop Research Institute has very strong technical capabilities, with decades of experience in researching salt-tolerant crops. The higher authorities hope that the two institutions will cooperate sincerely to improve their technical level in this area as soon as possible.

"Director Dou, I also hope to continue cooperating with you. Here's what you'll do: send someone to talk to the company's management. The group's headquarters are currently in Chang'an, and I believe there will be a good outcome."

Fang Wei doesn't mind cooperating with the Institute of Crop Science on cultivating salt-tolerant crops. However, the cooperation between the two parties should be based on Juli Group and the Institute of Crop Science, so the other party still needs to talk to Yang Feng and others.

"No problem, as long as we can reach an agreement, the subsequent negotiations will be very easy."

Dou Yuliang laughed heartily and clinked glasses with Fang Wei again.

After lunch, Fang Wei had Ye Chen take the others to the R&D center, while he and Dou Yuliang went to the office. The two established a series of principles for future cooperation; specific details would be discussed later by representatives from both sides.

the next day.

Dou Yuliang and his group left Xiachu County and headed straight for Chang'an.

Fang Wei called Yang Feng and asked him to take good care of Director Dou and his party, and to try to reach a cooperation agreement as soon as possible.

There's not much time left until the end of the year, so it's best to get this done before then. Delaying it until next year will only cause more trouble.

"Boss, the price of soybeans has dropped slightly recently. I guess everyone is still watching and waiting, since the future market trend is unclear."

morning.

Ye Chen carried a stack of documents into Fang Wei's office and gave a brief report on the recent soybean market.

Soybean prices have entered a consolidation phase after a slight decline, with no clear direction.

"Well, I see."

Fang Wei did not comment. The price of soybeans has not fallen much from its high, indicating that international giants still have not given up their plans to raise prices.

Despite the continuous good news regarding soybeans in China, translating that into actual production is not easy.

Moreover, with domestic soybean consumption increasing daily, how could these giants possibly give up the opportunity to reap huge profits?
However, they dare not drastically raise prices for the time being, because they are unsure of the exact amount of soybeans in stock held by the storage companies, and they are worried that further increases in soybean prices will lead to a sell-off.

Therefore, the soybean market appears hesitant, neither rising nor falling significantly.

However, China is gradually regaining control over soybeans, especially edible oils, and this battle, which has lasted for several years, is about to come to an end.

It's almost the end of the year.

Fang Tao and other technicians have made a breakthrough in salt-alkali resistant cotton.

Fang Wei was very happy and gave the R&D team various rewards, including a bonus of 2 yuan per person.

Although the Northern Company's R&D center hasn't yielded any results yet, there's no rush. After all, it was established relatively recently, and it will take some time to streamline things.

He plans to go and take another look after the Spring Festival next year. As long as the research and development can keep up, Juli Agriculture will undoubtedly be the leading company in China in the field of salt-tolerant crop cultivation.

Juli Group has a large number of energetic and skilled professionals. As long as these people are retained, the company's future is bright.

"Third Brother, you need to balance work and rest. Look, the weather here is getting colder and colder. Why don't you stay home and rest for a couple of days?"

During dinner that evening, Pan Lianhua gave Fang Wei some advice.

She felt sorry for her man, who had been busy from the beginning to the end of the year, and now the Spring Festival was just around the corner.

"Sure, but I haven't had much to do lately even if you hadn't mentioned it."

Fang Tao made a breakthrough, and Fang Wei originally thought he should take a break.

So he didn't argue with his wife and readily agreed to take a few days off.

the next day.

Heavy snow began to fall from the sky; it was once again the season of ice and snow.

"Third brother, sister is sick. I don't know if it's a cold, but she has a fever."

Fang Wei was leisurely drinking tea at home when Pan Lianhua suddenly came over and said that her older sister was sick.

"Then hurry up and go see Binbin. There's no need for him to tough it out at home."

Fang Wei hurriedly went to the inner room with his wife to check on his sister, then pulled her out of the house and into the car, heading straight to the county hospital.

The road was covered in white, and the road was very slippery. It took him twice as long as usual to reach the county hospital.

When they finally found Binbin's clinic, they were startled to see a huge crowd of people waiting to be called outside! With so many patients, how long would Binbin have to keep up?

Pan Lianhua ignored all that and, taking advantage of a break, led her older sister into the clinic.

The patients queuing at the door booed. Binbin quickly came out and explained to everyone that a family member was sick and asked for their understanding.

When everyone heard that they were Dr. Fang's family members, they all expressed their understanding.

"Mom and Dad, Aunt caught a cold. I prescribed some medicine for her. She should boil three bowls of water down to one bowl and take it twice a day. She should get better soon."

After showing it to his older sister, Binbin smiled and comforted his parents.

Seeing that her son was indeed very busy, Fang Wei stopped nagging, went to pay for the medicine, and returned home.

When Binbin got home from get off work that evening, he took his sister to the doctor for another check-up. He felt that her condition seemed to be improving and there was nothing to worry about.

"Binbin, look at that situation! You do nothing all day, how could you possibly see so many patients? What about the other doctors in your department? Can't they help you out a bit?"

After dinner, the father and son sat together and chatted.

Fang Wei felt that her son was essentially a "temporary worker" at the hospital, and didn't seem to need to work so hard.
"Yes, the other doctors in the department also make house calls, but many patients don't want to see them and insist on seeing me. There's nothing I can do about it. Recently, I've started mentoring a few of them, hoping they can learn as much as possible before I leave."

Binbin smiled helplessly. He didn't want to be so busy either, but every time he saw the expectant look in the patients' eyes, he would add extra appointments for those who needed them.

This isn't really the hospital's fault; often it's their own.

However, the doctors in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department are indeed not very skilled. Fortunately, everyone respects him, and he is now slowly starting to teach them some real skills.

After Liu Xuemei finishes her temporary assignment next year, the family of three will return to Guangzhou.

"It's good that you know what's going on, but don't ruin your health."

Fang Wei said no more. His son was grown up and had his own ideas, so he wouldn't interfere too much.

"Dad, Xuemei wants to go home for the New Year. What about you and Mom? What are your plans?"

Binbin then changed the subject, asking his family about their plans for the Chinese New Year.

As a cadre on temporary assignment, Liu Xuemei has about 20 days of vacation during the Spring Festival. Perhaps she was tired of staying in the icy and snowy environment, so Liu Xuemei wanted to take advantage of the Spring Festival holiday to go back to Guangzhou for a rest.

"We haven't discussed it yet, Lotus, come here for a moment."

At that moment, Pan Lianhua was in the kitchen helping her older sister prepare medicine. Hearing the call, she responded, "Wait a moment, the medicine will be ready soon." (End of Chapter)