That afternoon, Zhou Ziwen was taking care of his children at home.

Chen Qiaoyi’s confinement period is almost over and she can now lead a normal life.

But in order to help her recover better, Zhou Ziwen did not let her work too hard.

He and Chen Shiying are responsible for all the housework at home. Chen Qiaoyi only needs to take care of Yueyue and feed Xiaoxuan on time.

"Ziwen, are you at home?" At this moment, Wu Dagang's voice came from outside the door.

Zhou Ziwen came out of the house and saw Wu Dagang and the team leader coming together.

"Uncle Wu, Uncle Zhou, why are you here? Come in and sit down." Zhou Ziwen greeted them hurriedly.

Wu Dagang and the team leader walked into the yard, looked at the warm scene in the yard, smiled and nodded.

The two walked into the house, and Chen Qiaoyi stood up to greet them, holding Yueyue.

After a few greetings, everyone took their seats.

Wu Dagang looked around and said to Zhou Ziwen with a smile, "Ziwen, you're living a truly fulfilling life. We're here today because we have something to discuss with you."

Zhou Ziwen's heart moved, and he probably guessed something. He smiled and said, "Uncle Wu, Uncle Zhou, if you have anything to say, just tell me."

The team leader took over the conversation: "Well, the coal mining in our village is going smoothly, and production is gradually increasing. Now we have a new idea, and we'd like to hear your opinion."

Zhou Ziwen sat up slightly and said seriously, "Uncle Zhou, go ahead."

"Didn't you plant some ginseng two years ago? Last time, some educated youth came to the fields and stole the ginseng."

Wu Dagang said a little embarrassedly.

"Yes, that's what happened." Zhou Ziwen nodded, and he understood why they came to him.

"I heard from the villagers that most of your ginseng are ripe, right?" Wu Dagang asked.

Zhou Ziwen nodded again and replied, "Yes, Uncle Wu. Most of the ginseng is indeed mature."

Wu Dagang looked at the team leader, then said to Zhou Ziwen: "Ziwen, you also know that although the coal mining in our village is progressing smoothly."

"But this is a long-term project. If we want to achieve greater development in the short term, we need to expand our efforts. So we thought, should we start growing ginseng in the village?"

Speaking of this, Wu Dagang and the team leader both looked expectant.

In fact, Zhou Ziwen had told them about this when he was growing ginseng.

But at that time they thought the ginseng planting cycle was too long, so they didn't pay much attention to it.

But now seeing how well Zhou Ziwen grows crops, they are also tempted.

After all, ginseng is very valuable.

Wu Dagang continued, "And if our village can grow ginseng on a large scale, it will not only increase villagers' income, but also drive the development of other industries in the village, such as processing and sales. Ziwen, what do you think?"

Zhou Ziwen pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Uncle Wu, Uncle Zhou, it's a good idea for the village. Ginseng cultivation does have great potential for development, but there are also many things that require attention."

The captain quickly asked, "Ziwen, tell me, what should we pay attention to?"

Zhou Ziwen explained in detail: "First of all, the planting environment. Ginseng has very demanding requirements for soil, climate, light and other conditions. We need to find a suitable piece of land."

"The land in the village where I used to grow ginseng is suitable, but its scale is limited. If I want to grow it on a large scale, I may have to find another suitable place."

Wu Dagang looked at Zhou Ziwen and said, "I'll have to trouble you with this matter. After all, we don't know much about this."

"That's no problem. I know several places suitable for growing ginseng. We can go and have a look later." Zhou Ziwen nodded.

"The second thing is the planting technology. Ginseng planting technology is not low. From seed selection and seedling cultivation to daily management, every link is very important."

"I can pass on the techniques I have mastered to the villagers, but this requires everyone to study and practice seriously. In addition, they may encounter various problems during the planting process, which require continuous exploration and solution."

The team leader said seriously, "We will organize the villagers to study this carefully, don't worry. As long as everyone works together, we will definitely master the technology."

Zhou Ziwen added, "There's also capital investment. Purchasing ginseng seeds, reclaiming land, and building planting facilities all require a lot of money in the early stages, so the village needs a funding plan."

"In addition, ginseng has a long growth cycle, and during this period, we must continuously invest manpower and material resources in management, so we must be prepared for the long term."

Wu Dagang thought for a moment and said, "As for funding, we can apply for some support funds from the commune, and the rest can be allocated from the collective income."

This time, a coal mine was discovered in their Dabazi Village, and the commune also occupied a lot of it.

With Wu Dagang's temper, how could he be willing to suffer a loss? So he turned around and wanted to ask the commune for some money back.

Zhou Ziwen added: "We also need to consider sales channels in advance. We can't wait until the ginseng is grown before looking for buyers. We can first understand the market situation and establish connections with some herbal medicine merchants or pharmaceutical factories to ensure that there are markets for the ginseng."

The team leader said confidently, "Okay, Ziwen. You've explained everything very comprehensively. We will seriously consider and address these issues. The village is determined to develop the ginseng planting industry this time, so you must help us."

Zhou Ziwen smiled and said, "Uncle Zhou, Uncle Wu, this is for the development of the village. I will definitely do my best. I also hope that our village can become rich through ginseng cultivation."

Next, they had a heated discussion on the details of ginseng cultivation, including specific planting plans, personnel training arrangements, and expected profit analysis.

Before I knew it, it was getting dark.

"Uncle Wu, Uncle Zhou, let's have dinner at home later! We can talk while we eat."

Seeing that it was getting late, Zhou Ziwen spoke.

"No, no, Qiaoyi just gave birth to a baby, she still needs more rest. We can just go back and eat by ourselves." Wu Dagang waved his hand.

"Yes, we can go back and eat it ourselves. It's all prepared at home." The captain shook his head.

Seeing the two men were determined to leave, Zhou Ziwen didn't try to persuade them to stay. He stood up and escorted Wu Dagang and the team leader to the door. As they were about to leave, Wu Dagang suddenly remembered something and turned to Zhou Ziwen and said, "By the way, Ziwen, regarding ginseng cultivation, we should hold a meeting in the village tomorrow to discuss this idea with the villagers and get their opinions. You should also prepare and explain the technology and prospects of ginseng cultivation in detail."

Zhou Ziwen nodded and said, "Okay, Uncle Wu. I'll be ready."

The team leader continued, "I hope the villagers will respond positively. After all, this is a major event related to the development of our village. If everyone can participate, our village will definitely get better and better."

After seeing off Wu Dagang and the team leader, Zhou Ziwen returned to the house.

Chen Qiaoyi looked at him and said, "Ziwen, the village is going to develop ginseng cultivation, so it must be very busy, right?"

Zhou Ziwen smiled and said, "Yes, Qiaoyi. But this is a good thing. It will help the village develop faster. Although it will be a bit hard, as long as I can see the village getting better and better, I think it's worth it."

Chen Shiying said, "Ziwen, just go ahead and do it. We're at home, and we'll take good care of Yueyue and Xiaoxuan." (End of this chapter)