Da Si Nong: I really don’t want to farm

Chapter 316 Peach Blossom Hotel
Li Xiurong's cooking skills are getting better and better, and she knows more and more things.

Especially after Zhang Ruoxi became pregnant, he made her different kinds of delicious food every day.

To this end, Li Xiurong often watches short videos that teach cooking, and she has learned a lot from them.

Zhang Ruoxi worried several times about whether she would gain weight.

As the two were talking, Xiong Yong and Xie Qingqing arrived.

They came carrying a bag.

Are you two getting married?

Xu Yue's question was somewhat rhetorical.

Because the gift bags that Xiong Yong and his group denied had wedding invitations on them.

Of course, besides wedding invitations, there were also wedding candies and other things inside.

"June?"

Xu Yue looked through the wedding invitations and then nodded.

It's normal for the timing to be two or three months earlier.

The wedding venue was as expected, at the "Taoyuan Hotel" in the county.

Taoyuan Hotel is not open for business yet, but it will be soon.

There shouldn't be any problem before May Day.

"When will the hotel open?" Xu Yue then asked. "I heard it's almost time."

Xiong Yong was in charge of the hotel's affairs, while Shen Yu and the others were completely hands-off and didn't get involved at all.

Even though most of the management personnel were "poached" by Shen Yu from the Yuelai Hotel.

"This weekend!" Xiong Yong said, "You'd better come and support us!"

"Okay!" Xu Yue nodded and said, "Have you told Shen Yu and the others?"

“Of course they said so,” Xiong Yong said. “They are shareholders. They also said they would be there.”

Shen Yu and his group are shareholders of Taoyuan Hotel, but Xu Yue is not.

He's just a supplier.

However, Xiong Yong remains the largest shareholder.

That hotel was originally given to Xiong Yong by Xu Yue.

One person attains the Tao and the chicken and dog ascend to heaven.

Xu Yue and his second aunt's family were not related to Xu Jianghe, but they were still relatives.

Although his second aunt's husband used to be a bit pretentious, displaying the superiority complex of city dwellers.

But they were also good to his family and showed great respect to the old man.

If he becomes successful, it's not a big deal if he helps his family.

Xiong Yong is not a hopeless case.

Giving money directly is inappropriate.

Giving away a business wouldn't be a big deal for Xu Yue.

Xiong Yong did not stay long and soon went to other places.

There are quite a few people in Taoyuan Village who need to send out invitations.

For example, Xu Jianghe's group, as well as Shen Yu's group, were also in Taoyuan Village.

Shen Yu and the others have recently gained considerable experience in farming, and of course, they also occasionally take a break from work. Anyway, they are living a pretty good life.

They seem to have come to enjoy this kind of life.

"Did you receive the wedding invitation?"

After lunch, Xu Yue didn't go directly to the academy, but instead planned to find Zhang Ruoyu and, as someone who had been through it all, give him some advice.

However, when they ran into Shen Yu and his group on the way, they naturally had to greet them and chat for a bit.

"Received it," Shen Yu said. "I must say, I've attended quite a few weddings since last year. I reckon your cousin and Lu Zhenyu's wedding is coming up soon."

"Don't you have any ideas?" Xu Yue said. "Have you ever thought about letting us have a taste of your wedding?"

"Being single is great!" Shen Yu said. "Besides, it's not like we can't find someone, so what's the rush?"

"Correct!"

Iron Guard echoed in agreement.

Xu Yue looked at Wang Haolin, but did not agree.

"I heard you went on another blind date with my old classmate?" Xu Yue asked. "Any progress?"

"What's the progress?" Wang Haolin asked. "It's just that I can't refuse the arrangements made by my family."

"He's afraid of getting beaten up!"

"He's afraid he won't be able to handle it!"

He's afraid.

"asshole!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yu and the others couldn't help but tease him, which was clearly not the first or second time.

This prompted Wang Haolin to angrily blurt out the word "get lost".

Iron Guard and the others laughed, unconcerned.

"Alas, I wonder when I will be able to drink your wedding wine."

Xu Yue sighed and then left.

Shen Yu and the other two exchanged a glance, then chuckled.

This wasn't the first time Xu Yue had teased them like this; they were already used to it.

Zhang Ruoyu is currently at the Agricultural Science Academy in Taoyuan Village.

Primarily responsible for security at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Of course, it's not a big deal.

Their primary purpose was still cultivation.

This is also the purpose of their visit to Taoyuan Village.

The same applies to Li Liang and his ilk.

However, many people were transferred away after breaking through to the second realm, and then a new batch of people took their place.

However, Li Liang and Zhang Ruoyu were not transferred.

One was in charge of the Special Administration Bureau, and the other was in charge of the military.

The reason they were kept behind might be related to Xu Yue.

One was Xu Yue's classmate and friend, and the other was Xu Yue's brother-in-law.

Communication is obviously much easier.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the two will likely remain here unless they break through to the third realm.

After reaching the third realm, there will naturally be more suitable positions for them.

“Your parents have come to Ruoxi to urge her,” Xu Yue said. “I sounded out Sister Han, and she’s obviously interested too. But you’re a grown man, you can’t just let a girl propose to you, can you?”

When Xu Yue met Zhang Ruoyu, he didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.

He didn't actually have much contact with Zhang Ruoxi, but he understood her personality.

"Ah? Oh!"

Zhang Ruoyu exclaimed in surprise, then responded with a sound of agreement, before falling into deep thought.

Xu Yue had no idea what he was thinking.

However, that reminder should be enough.

After chatting for a few minutes, Xu Yue went to the college.

Things over there will take a while longer to get busy.

Not long after, Wang Zemin arrived.

"I heard you successfully cultivated dryland rice in the desert."

Wang Zemin asked with a smile.

His visit was merely to check on matters concerning the academy, as the higher-ups attach great importance to this.

Moreover, he felt that this agricultural technology college might become a nationally renowned institution of higher learning.

It could also be a globally renowned university.

This was built during his tenure.

"It's not very widely available," Xu Yue nodded and said. "Academician Meng is still researching this over there."

Why is its popularity somewhat lacking?
Wang Zemin was naturally aware of this.

Apart from people like Xu Yue, it is impossible for anyone else to successfully cultivate crops in the desert.

However, the strength of Xu Yue and his group was ultimately limited.

Just like Xu Yue's 10,000 mu of desert, it sounds like a lot, but what is the total area of ​​desert in the whole country?
Millions of square kilometers!

How much is one square kilometer?
1,500 mu!

Those ten thousand acres are but a drop in the ocean.

However, as the academy trains more and more talents, all the deserts in the country will eventually be turned into fertile fields.

Thinking about it again, I realize how important this college is.

No wonder the higher-ups value this academy so much.

This academy is not just about rural landscaping; it's about transforming millions of square kilometers of desert. Moreover, once the desert is turned into fertile land, the country can use this to trade with other nations for what it needs.

Because there are simply too many countries threatened by deserts.

Many of them are quite wealthy.

For example, those big players in the Middle East.

“Take it slow. Even if it can’t be popularized, as long as the academy continues to operate, it will eventually turn the desert into an oasis,” Wang Zemin said. “Of course, it would be best if it could be popularized.”

Can it?

Xu Yue didn't know.

Generally, dryland rice cannot survive in the desert, unless it is a very special desert.

However, if it is a drought-resistant rice infused with spirit, the survival rate is quite good.

Of course, survival is useless now; we'll only see the benefits when the harvest comes.

If the quality is too poor or the survival rate is too low, it would be better to plant trees and turn the desert into an oasis.

That would be excellent too.

The country has invested heavily in desertification control and has achieved considerable results.

It's just not as good as Xu Yue's.

We're planning to try growing medicinal herbs in the desert.

However, there's no need to tell Wang Zemin these things.

He asked about the desert, probably just as a casual question.

His main purpose in coming this time was to inquire about matters concerning the college.

The desert farm is too far from Gongan City.

But if anything goes wrong at the academy, he, as the top official of Gong'an City, will bear the responsibility.

Moreover, this is a significant responsibility.

The construction of the college proceeded smoothly with all the necessary approvals and cooperation from all relevant departments; otherwise, it would have been impossible to complete the construction in such a short time.

Even if there was no major renovation.

The first batch will not recruit too many students, but the newly built college cannot only accommodate a few hundred people.

So, the two of them talked almost entirely about the college from then on.

Before the academy's formation was even finished, the Taoyuan Hotel in the county had already opened for business.

Xu Yue naturally went, and he also brought Zhang Ruoxi with him.

Xu Jianghe and Wang Yun also went.

Wang Yun got married and retired from public life, and she even married into a rural area in Shuzhou. Naturally, this was reported by many media outlets.

At first, her fans didn't understand, but after learning about the situation in Taoyuan Village, most of them offered their blessings.

Taoyuan Village is not some impoverished or backward village.

That's where "Taoyuan Brand" farm products are sold.

And the man she married was no ordinary countryman.

He not only holds a military position, but he is also extremely wealthy.

He had also helped Wang Yun financially.

Although Wang Yun has retired from the entertainment industry, she remains very popular and has a significant star effect.

However, Taoyuan Hotel doesn't have that much need for her celebrity effect.

Xu Chengyang didn't go; he wasn't interested in these things.

Shen Yu and the others went.

Feng Jie also went.

He is also a supplier for this hotel.

Yu Yu came with him.

After arriving, he dragged Zhang Ruoxi and the others to play cards.

Since it was Xu Yue's first time here, he naturally took a stroll around.

It's not as good as the Shuxiang Pavilion and Yuelai Hotel in the city.

However, given that it's in a county, it's understandable that things are a bit lacking.

If it were located in the county, it would naturally be the best hotel.

It is naturally aimed at the wealthy people in the county.

How many wealthy people are there in the county?
Will you come to Taoyuan Hotel to spend money?
Obviously yes.

Xu Yue had done his research on the market beforehand.

Wealthy people in the county often visit farmhouses in Taoyuan Village, as well as the Shuxiangge and Yuelai hotels in the city.

If it's available in the county, there's no need to go to such lengths.

It not only makes it convenient for them to satisfy their appetites, but also makes it convenient for them to conduct business.

This level of spending undoubtedly involves more business banquets.

"The price seems to be lower than that of Shuxiang Pavilion and Yuelai Hotel?"

Xu Yue glanced at the menu and then looked at Xiong Yong.

"After all, it's a much lower-end hotel than Shuxiangge and Yuelai Hotel, so the price is naturally lower," Xiong Yong said. "This also helps attract a lower-end customer base."

Xu Yue nodded.

He didn't know much about the catering industry, but he still found what Xiong Yong said to be very reasonable.

The same items will naturally be more expensive in a five-star hotel than in a regular hotel.

"What rating can this hotel be?" Xu Yue continued, "I remember there seems to be a three-star hotel in the county."

"The renovations are all done to four-star standards," Xiong Yong said. "Even if it doesn't get four-star rating, it should still be three-star. As for which three-star hotel in the county, it probably can't compete with Taoyuan Hotel."

How do we compete?

Even setting aside the fact that Taoyuan Hotel has its own brand of farm products that give it an edge, its decor alone is far superior to theirs.

Their renovations and other services are done to four-star standards.

Today, Taoyuan brand enjoys unparalleled fame among high-end restaurants.

If a high-end restaurant doesn't have any dishes from the Taoyuan brand, then its "high-end" status is somewhat undeserved.

"A four-star rating shouldn't be a problem," Shen Yu said. "The tourism bureau won't deliberately suppress it."

Xu Yue was aware that star-rated hotels were assessed by the tourism bureau.

However, since Shen Yu said so, then there is naturally no problem.

Xu Yue, Shen Yu, and the others arrived ahead of time.

Not long after they arrived, some other guests followed.

As for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Xu Yue did not go up, but let Xiong Yong and the others cut the ribbon themselves.

Xiong Yong and county leaders stood in the middle, while shareholders such as Shen Yu stood on the side.

The hotel naturally promoted itself upon opening.

The passenger flow is still very large.

It didn't attract all the wealthy people in the county, but it did attract quite a few.

In addition, people from the city also came to show their support.

"Mr. Xu! Hello!"

The county leaders did not leave after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Of course, the reason I didn't leave wasn't because I wanted to freeload a meal; I had other things to do.

For example, look for Xu Yue.

If Xu Yue were to invest in the county, it would at least create a lot of jobs.

Isn't this hotel one?
Although Xu Yue did not own any shares, he was well aware that the hotel's success was entirely due to Xu Yue.

"Hello there!"

Xu Yue reached out and shook hands with him.

He can now treat city leaders with ease, so he can certainly do the same with county leaders.

He's someone even the leaders have met.

"I heard that Mr. Xu has started an environmental protection company?" the leader said. "Are you interested in the Shuangxi River treatment project?"

Huh?
Xu Yue was a little surprised.

He thought the county leader wanted to persuade him to expand his farm to the county seat, or to place his mineral water company in the county.

Who would have thought it was an environmental protection company, and one that was even offering a project to a newly established environmental protection company.

Shuangxi River is a river that flows through the county, but it is now heavily polluted and is no longer as clear as it used to be.

“Boss, you’ll have to ask General Manager Tian about this,” Xu Yue said. “He’s in charge of everything at the farm, and he’s also handling the environmental protection company. The environmental protection company has just been established, so I don’t know the specifics of it, and I really don’t know if they can take on the project.”

"The Shuangxi River management project is an important part of the 'Two Rivers, Two Banks' project," a county leader said. "This is a major project for the county. If Taoyuan Environmental Protection can accept it, that would be ideal. The county doesn't have confidence in other environmental protection companies."

Have confidence in a newly established environmental protection company?
Xu Yue sensed that the other party had ulterior motives.

However, this is not important.

"Did General Manager Tian come today?" The leader asked after seeing Xu Yue nod. "Then I'll have a talk with him."

(End of this chapter)