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

Chapter 433: Already attracting attention from many sides before even graduating.
The commander has left!

Arrive and leave on the same day.

His schedule is so full that he has no time for himself at all.

During this trip, I naturally visited Taoyuan Village and also had a meal at Xu Yue's house.

The leader left, but Wang Zemin came again the next day.

He was with me yesterday too.

However, his rank was clearly not high enough to stand next to the leader; he was positioned relatively far back.

And what about Yin Xue?

They weren't even qualified to accompany him.

When the leader comes, the leaders of the prefecture will definitely accompany him.

"I estimate I'll be going to the prefecture level next year. Old Yu will be promoted. If you need anything, you can contact him, or you can contact me directly."

Wang Zemin began to speak.

"Then congratulations on your promotion, Uncle Wang."

Xu Yue said with a smile that he was not surprised at all by Wang Zemin's promotion.

It's estimated that the state is not his final destination.

“You should consider the state more when developing your farm,” Wang Zemin said. “After all, this is your hometown.”

"Will do."

Xu Yue nodded and said with a smile.

He now understood the purpose of Wang Zemin's trip.

His smooth-sailing career could not possibly be unrelated to Xu Yue.

“Haolin and the others will graduate next year,” Xu Yue continued. “They plan to open fishing grounds all over the country, following the model of Chilongtan Reservoir. There should be quite a few suitable places within Shuzhou.”

The Chilongtan Reservoir is doing very well now, and it also benefits the surrounding areas.

Wang Zemin nodded.

Wang Zemin was naturally aware of the situation of Wang Haolin and others.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have let Xu Yuequan and Wang Haolin go to the Agricultural Science and Technology College to study again.

Wang Haolin and his team had no intention of imitating "Taoyuan Farm," and Wang Zemin didn't think there was anything wrong with it either.

As long as it benefits the country and its people, that's good.

Besides, there will only be one Peach Blossom Farm.

After all, the graduates either go directly to the farm, stay at the school to teach or do research, or accept investment from Taoyuan Farm.

Their startup will only be a branch of Taoyuan Farm.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be like getting something for free?

Of course, Wang Haolin and his group were not among them either.

Xu Yue had already invested in their fishing ground, and he was the largest shareholder.

While there won't be many more Peach Blossom Farms, countless Peach Blossom Villages will appear.

Wang Zemin naturally hoped that all the villages in Shuzhou would become like Peach Blossom Village.

However, this is a long and arduous task.

There are too few people like Xu Yue.

"Please try to persuade Haolin when you have time," Wang Zemin sighed and said. "He's not getting any younger."

"With my classmate?" Xu Yue asked tentatively.

He knew that Wang Haolin and Yin Xue's elders seemed to be trying to match them up, and that they had been forced into blind dates more than once or twice.

Okay, the first time was a blind date, and the second time should be considered a date.

“He’s fine with anyone,” Wang Zemin said, shaking his head. “He and Yin Xue are probably not meant to be. Although our two families are willing to play matchmaker, it seems that matters of the heart can’t be forced. Times have changed. Back in our day…”

In Wang Zemin's time, there was no such thing as free love; most relationships were arranged through blind dates.

Some of them had never even met before getting married.

"I'll try my best!"

Xu Yue nodded, which was considered an agreement.

He had urged him before.

However, urging from friends and urging from parents are obviously different.

The former usually only touches on the point, while the latter usually speaks earnestly and persuasively.

"Uncle Wang, don't worry. When love comes, you can't stop it. Who knows, Haolin might bring one back for you during the New Year."

Xu Yue then added a word of reassurance.

Wang Haolin is a bit younger than Xu Yue, and he's not even thirty yet.
She's really not that old.

Wang Zemin is only in his early fifties.

This is also why Xu Yue said his final destination was not the state.

"Is he secretly dating someone at school?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zemin immediately asked.

Could it be because he's in a relationship that he's making excuses for not being able to get things done with Yin Xue?

Wang Zemin thought about it more and more and more.

Is it because you're afraid your family won't agree?
Although his family wants him to find someone with a government job, it's not a must.

It would be good if he found someone at school.

"I don't know about that."

Xu Yue shook his head; he truly knew nothing about what Wang Haolin and his friends were doing at school.

After all, he rarely went to school.

However, Shen Yu and the others didn't mention it when we met last time.

Wang Zemin has passed away.

Yin Xue arrived shortly afterward.

"I heard your school has dozens of students graduating next year?"

Yin Xue asked directly.

"How many were allocated to the farm?" Yin Xue asked after seeing Xu Yue nod. "Your farm should be expanding faster, right?"

"It's hard to say exactly how much right now," Xu Yue said. "What? You want the farm to rent land in Changjing District first?"

Taoyuan Farm is much larger than it used to be.

The land in Xingdong Town had long been rented out by farms.

Even if it were placed in Gong'an City, it would still be a very small place.

There are several towns like Xingdong Town in Changjing District, not to mention the entire Gong'an City.

Gong'an City has four districts and two counties.

"Isn't that obvious?" Yin Xue said. "You're not planning to rent land in other counties, are you?"

"I don't know about that," Xu Yue said, shaking his head. "You know, I rarely concern myself with how the farm develops. You'll have to ask Lao Tian about the specifics of where to rent land and how to lay it out."

There are specific guidelines for how to rent land.

Renting out large areas is obviously less wasteful than renting out scattered, disorganized spaces, and the latter is also less convenient.

However, Xingdong Town is located on one side of Changjing District, but not on the other side.

The county leaders must frequently visit Tian Yizhi.

"Is Uncle Wang being transferred to the prefecture?"

Xu Yue then asked another question, which seemed to be an attempt to change the subject.

"The executive deputy position," Yin Xue nodded and said, "should be in charge of the economy and rural areas. Hmm, you're not planning to expand your operations all over Shu Prefecture, are you?"

Why did Wang Zemin rise so quickly?

A large part of the reason lies with Xu Yue and Taoyuan Farm.

She's pretty much the same.

He even received more than Wang Zemin.

“He didn’t mention that. Besides, I really need to listen to Lao Tian’s opinion on how the farm should be developed,” Xu Yue said. “However, Wang Haolin and the others will probably rent a reservoir in Shuzhou to open a fishing ground and build guesthouses first.”

Yin Xue naturally understood what Xu Yue meant.

She has been to Chilongtan Reservoir.

Chilongtan Reservoir is a replica of the fishing grounds in Taoyuan Village, but in every respect, it is more mature than the fishing grounds in Taoyuan Village.

Of course, this doesn't mean that the Taoyuan Village fishing spot isn't popular.

“Renting a reservoir to open a fishing area might benefit the surrounding villagers, but it’s not as direct as having a farm,” Yin Xue said. “The scope is probably limited to the area around the reservoir.”

Xu Yue nodded.

Wang Haolin and his group rented land, at most around the reservoir, to build guesthouses, farmhouses, and plant flowers, etc.

They couldn't possibly rent out all the land in the villages surrounding the reservoir.

“Although it’s just in the surrounding area, it will be much more convenient once the farm expands there,” Xu Yue said. “What about you? Are you getting a permanent position next year?”

Yin Xue is currently the executive deputy head of the district. She was only recently promoted, so it's hard to say whether she will be promoted to a higher position.

However, with Wang Zemin gone, unless someone is parachuted in, the position will likely become vacant. Yin Xue may lack seniority, but her political achievements are remarkable.

In fact, most of the popular things in Gong'an City nowadays are from the "Taoyuan Group".

"Ok!"

Yin Xue nodded.

Her rapid promotion to a full-time position was not only due to her family's connections, but also related to Taoyuan Farm.

It could even be said that it is related to Xu Yue.

They are alumni and have a good relationship.

Xu Yue, the principal of the Agricultural Science and Technology College, is probably the highest-ranking official in Gong'an City.

It's just that the higher-ups haven't given it to us yet.

Even if they can't compare to the presidents of 985 and 211 universities, they should at least be at the same level as the presidents of first-tier and second-tier universities, right?

Given the importance attached to the Agricultural Science and Technology College mentioned above, it's likely that Principal Xu Yue will become a vice-ministerial level official within a few years.

Perhaps he could even reach the rank of a full-fledged military officer, like the president of the National University of Defense Technology.

After all, the Agricultural Technology College also has a military background.

Moreover, Xu Yue has a deep cooperation with the military.

"I'm going to find General Manager Tian," Yin Xue said. "We can't let someone beat us to it."

“If you’re eating meat, at least leave some soup for others,” Xu Yue shook his head and said. “It’s not like we can’t develop on both fronts.”

Yin Xue didn't say anything, but just glanced at Xu Yue, seemingly letting him figure it out for himself.

If you can eat alone, who will share with others?
Can you really allow something like this to happen?

Xu Yue smiled and shook his head, ignoring him.

But just two days later, Tian Yizhi also came, still asking about the arrangements for college graduates.

"How many graduates can the farm provide?" Tian Yizhi asked. "There probably aren't many who start their own businesses, right? And not many who stay at the university as teachers or go to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences to do research, right?"

"It's hard to say exactly what the situation is right now," Xu Yue said. "However, there should still be twenty or thirty people."

Needless to say, Shen Yu and the others will start their own businesses after graduation.

In addition, Meng Ran and Li Yan will return to their hometown to start a business.

Besides these, there should be a few others, but not many.

Apart from people like Shen Yu, it is generally people from rural backgrounds who choose to return to their hometowns to start businesses.

Of course, not all of them.

Those who don't have good relationships with their fellow villagers obviously won't choose to return to their hometown to start a business.

Those who chose to stay at the university were mainly staff members from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, including Han Lingxue.

He can serve as a college teacher and also as a researcher at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences; these two roles do not conflict.

Obviously, more people will choose to go to the farm.

Li Zihan was the leader of this group.

Those students from farms basically all made this choice.

"That's good."

Tian Yizhi nodded and smiled.

With twenty or thirty people, the farm can be properly planned so that its development is not limited by a lack of people.

The farm may be large, but the market is even larger.

Even if the scale were expanded many times over, the supply still wouldn't meet the demand.

This is only within China.

The overseas market is much broader.

There are undoubtedly more wealthy people abroad.

Besides, if there's an abundance of goods, prices can be lowered later, and then the market will be available again, right?

"Are there people being sent to the desert?"

Tian Yizhi asked.

The progress in desertification control is quite good.

However, it's still far inferior to the original desert farm.

After all, the land was originally converted into fertile fields for planting rice, grapes, and pasture.

The key was that Xu Yue personally took action.

Other deserts are simply being greened.

Of course, that speed is much faster than that of ordinary desert greening.

Desertification control efforts are in full swing.

The desertification control company on the farm is not the only one working on desertification control; it is also collaborating with other desertification control companies.

The speed of desert greening is many times faster than before.

Of course, those desertification control efforts are just laying the foundation for farms; sooner or later, they will be transformed into fertile land for growing fruits, vegetables, and even medicinal herbs.

"It's up to you."

Xu Yue said indifferently.

It doesn't really matter when or how many people are assigned over there.

That depends on the farm's development plan.

Xu Yue didn't care about the farm's development plan at all.

Or perhaps he simply didn't know.

After Tian Yizhi left, a number of people arrived one after another.

Perhaps it's because it's the end of the year.

This continued until New Year's Eve.

Zhang Ruoxi's parents and others arrived in Taoyuan Village a few days in advance.

Not only did they come this time, but Xue Yan's family also came, making this year's Spring Festival very lively.

Moreover, this year's Lunar New Year was spent at Xu Yue's family home.

Xu Jianglin's family and Li Xiuzhong's family both came.

"Is the date set?"

Xu Yue smiled and looked at Zhang Ruohai, asking about his and Xue Yan's wedding date.

"It's confirmed. The third day of the second lunar month is auspicious for marriage," Zhang Ruohai said. "If the first lunar month weren't unsuitable, it would have been during the first lunar month."

"So eager?"

Xu Yue asked with a smile, his words clearly somewhat teasing.

After all, Zhang Ruohai used to be a playboy, so how could he be in a hurry to get married?

Their wedding was postponed not only because they were genuinely too busy, but also probably because Zhang Ruohai didn't want to get married so soon.

Unfortunately, he was completely under Xue Yan's control.

Of course, as the Zhang family's business grows bigger and bigger, Zhang Ruohai, the successor, is indeed getting busier and busier.

The Zhang family already had connections, and now, thanks to Xu Yue's influence, they received preferential treatment from higher-ups, making their business even more successful.

"Why would I be impatient?" Zhang Ruohai shook his head and said, "I'm busy!"

At this point, Zhang Ruohai looked at Xu Yue with some resentment.

It was this guy who tricked his older sister into coming to Peach Blossom Village and dumped the company's affairs on him.

Otherwise, he'd be living a carefree life somewhere right now, instead of being as busy as a dog.
"Serves you right!" Xu Yue said with a laugh. "With so many businesses under my control, have you ever seen me as busy as you?"

"Can that be the same?"

Zhang Ruohai rolled his eyes.

Xu Yue's current net worth is definitely much higher than theirs.

Needless to say, their influence is undeniable.

He was actually aware that his family was now being taken care of by higher authorities because of Xu Yue's connections.

Of course, Xu Yue can be a hands-off manager because of his irreplaceable nature.

He mastered the farm's core technology.

This is just one of them.

The key point is that Xu Yue is not afraid of his subordinates lining their own pockets.

His power was so great that his subordinates dared not harbor any ill intentions.

But they can't do it.

The people around them are either trustworthy but incompetent, or capable but have their own hidden agendas.

Xu Yue's business was relatively new, while their family's business had been around for a long time, with a mix of new and old employees, making it far more complex than Xu Yue's businesses.

"How is it different?" Xu Yue said with a smile, "You don't want to be someone who's obsessed with power."

"It's easy for you to talk when you're not in the situation," Zhang Ruohai said. "Do you think Dad and I haven't tried? We just let go and problems arose, so we had to step in to solve them again."

"It's not like I have to do everything myself. Just focus on the key points," Xu Yue said. "I haven't completely relinquished control over the farm either!"

(End of this chapter)