Chen Changyuan nodded in thanks, but he was secretly alert in his heart.

He knew that people like Wang Fugui always changed their stance according to the situation, and his gesture of goodwill now was simply because he saw the benefits.

But no matter what, as long as it can promote the development of the village, Chen Changyuan is willing to accept such "cooperation".

After the meeting, Chen Changyuan did not rest but immediately began to prepare to expand the planting area.

He went to the mountain behind the village, carefully surveyed the terrain, and planned a new planting area.

Chen Changyuan stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the lush forest in front of him, and a picture of neatly arranged medicinal fields had already appeared in his mind.

He took a deep breath, and the fresh mountain air refreshed him.

"The terrain here is flat and sunny, which is very suitable for growing angelica and astragalus,"

He muttered to himself while writing in his notebook, "That sunny slope on the mountainside can be used to grow ginseng and Ganoderma lucidum."

Just as he was immersed in his planning, he heard footsteps behind him.

Chen Changyuan turned around and saw Lao Yuantou walking towards him panting.

"Changyuan, you run really fast,"

The old man wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile, "I heard you were surveying the terrain here, so I followed you."

Chen Changyuan smiled gratefully, "Uncle Yuantou, you've come just in time. I was just about to ask you some questions."

The old man waved his hand and said, "You are now a powerful man in the village. What else can I teach you?"

"Uncle Yuantou, you are too modest,"

Chen Changyuan said seriously, "You've lived in these mountains your entire life. You know the topography and climate change here like the back of your hand. These are all invaluable experiences."

Old Yuantou felt a little embarrassed by Chen Changyuan's words, "Then...then what do you want to ask?"

Chen Changyuan pointed to an area on the mountainside and said, "Look there! I'm planning to plant some precious medicinal herbs there. What do you think?"

Old Yuan squinted his eyes and looked carefully, then shook his head, "That place won't do."

"Why?"

Chen Changyuan was a little surprised.

"That piece of land looks nice, but every summer, rainwater from the mountains gathers there. If you plant precious medicinal herbs there, a heavy rain will ruin them all."

The old man explained.

Chen Changyuan suddenly realized and quickly wrote down this information in his notebook.

He secretly felt fortunate that if the old man hadn't reminded him, he would have almost made a big mistake.

"Uncle Yuantou, where do you think is more suitable for growing these precious medicinal herbs?"

Chen Changyuan asked for advice humbly.

The old man pointed in another direction and said, "Look over there. That piece of land is slightly higher, has good drainage, and is sheltered from the wind. Planting there won't worry about waterlogging, nor will it worry about wind and sun."

Chen Changyuan carefully observed the place where Lao Yuantou pointed and nodded repeatedly.

Indeed, the conditions there are much better than the place I originally chose.

"Uncle Yuantou, you really helped me a lot,"

Chen Changyuan thanked him sincerely, "If it weren't for you, I would have almost made a big mistake."

Old Yuantou patted Chen Changyuan's shoulder with a smile and said, "Don't say that. You are really capable and have brought such great changes to the village. I am so happy that my old bones can help."

In the city, Overseas Chinese Building Apartments.

An Caicai sat on the sofa with a frown on her face.

An Caicai sat on the sofa, frowning slightly, holding a detailed report tightly in her hand.

This report was carefully prepared by her, and its content covered every aspect of Chen Changyuan's medicinal materials base. She made an in-depth analysis from the business model to the future development prospects.

She took a deep breath to calm her inner tension.

Today, she wants to make a request to her father An Zhiyuan - to let her go to Chen Changyuan's medicinal materials base to study for a period of time.

She knew that her father would most likely oppose this request, but she was determined to fight for this opportunity.

Just as An Caicai was rehearsing her speech in her mind, the sound of a key turning was heard at the door.

She immediately stood up, straightened her clothes, and walked towards the door.

"Dad, you're back."

An Caicai said with a smile, a hint of nervousness in her tone.

An Zhiyuan walked into the room and was slightly surprised to see his daughter standing there.

"Cai Cai, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"Dad, I have something I want to discuss with you."

An Caicai mustered up the courage to speak.

An Zhiyuan took off his coat and sat on the sofa. "What's the matter? Tell me."

An Caicai took a deep breath and said, "Dad, I want to go to the countryside to study for a while."

"countryside?"

An Zhiyuan frowned, "What are you going to do in the countryside?"

"I want to go to Chen Changyuan's medicinal materials base to study."

An Caicai handed the report to her father. "Look, I've done a detailed investigation and analysis. Chen Changyuan's base is developing very well, and there's a lot to learn from."

An Zhiyuan took the report, flipped through a few pages casually, and his face gradually darkened.

"Cai Cai, what do you mean? I asked you to stay in China to learn advanced management experience, not to let you suffer in the countryside."

"Dad, this is not suffering,"

An Caicai hurriedly explained, "This is a rare learning opportunity. Chen Changyuan's business model is very innovative, and I think it's worth learning more about."

“Innovation?”

An Zhiyuan sneered, "What kind of innovation can a country boy have? Caicai, you studied in England, how could you be interested in such petty things?"

An Caicai felt disappointed, but she did not give up.

"Dad, you can't look at rural development that way. Although Chen Changyuan is a country boy, his thinking and vision are not limited at all. His medicinal material base not only boosts the local economy, but also creates employment opportunities for villagers. This model is rare even in cities."

An Zhiyuan's expression softened slightly, but he still insisted on his point of view.

"Even if he has some ability, that kind of environment is not suitable for you. The conditions in the countryside are harsh. How can a young lady like you adapt to it?"

"Dad, I'm not a spoiled person,"

An Caicai said firmly, "I want to experience firsthand the life and work at the grassroots level. This will be of great help to my future development."

Looking at his daughter's persistence, An Zhiyuan fell into deep thought.

An Zhiyuan was silent for a long time, his eyes moving between An Caicai's determined gaze and the report in his hand.

He knew his daughter was always intelligent and independent, and this detailed report was proof of her seriousness.

"Cai Cai,"

An Zhiyuan finally spoke, his tone containing a hint of compromise, "Have you really thought it through? Life there is no more comfortable than in the city."

An Caicai's eyes lit up and she nodded quickly, "Dad, I've thought it through clearly. I know there will be difficulties, but this is exactly the challenge and learning opportunity I want."