Li Jianguo nodded: "No problem, village chief. We can wait. I hope we can reach an agreement, which would benefit everyone." His attitude was very sincere, making it clear that he genuinely hoped for a successful collaboration.

For the next few days, the village was in an uproar. Villagers gathered together, constantly discussing the cooperation. Lin Yue and Chen Yu were also busy, taking care of the child while researching and asking the village elders for information about the strange plant.

That evening, Lin Yue sat at the table, flipping through medical books, her brow furrowed. Chen Yu was soothing the child to sleep beside her. After the child fell asleep, he went to Lin Yue's side. "Yue'er, did you find anything?" Chen Yu asked softly, looking at Lin Yue's tired face with a pang of heartache.

Lin Yue raised her head, a hint of excitement in her eyes: "I found some similar records. This plant may indeed be a precious medicinal plant, but its specific effects and cultivation methods are still unclear. We must be cautious." Her gaze was firm; she knew she couldn't ignore the potential risks just because she was eager to change the village's current situation.

Chen Yu nodded: "I think so too. I talked to some villagers today, and their opinions are not unified. Some want to agree immediately, while others are firmly opposed. We need to do some work to persuade them." A hint of worry was in his eyes. He knew that the villagers' concerns were reasonable, after all, none of them had experienced anything like this before.

The next day, Lin Yue and Chen Yu convened a meeting with the villagers. Lin Yue stood at the front, holding the leaf, and explained in detail the potential value of the plant and the pros and cons of cooperation. "Folks," Lin Yue said, "this is a great opportunity for our village's development, but we can't be blindly optimistic. We need to be fully prepared and understand all the circumstances before deciding whether to cooperate." Lin Yue's clear and loud voice echoed in the village square, and the villagers listened attentively.

An elderly villager stood up and said, “Lin Yue, we don’t understand these things, and we’re afraid of being cheated by city people. Our ancestors have been farmers for generations, and we’ve never done this kind of business before.” His eyes were full of worry, and the other villagers nodded in agreement.

Chen Yu continued, “Uncle, we understand your concerns. That’s why we need to be cautious and clarify all the contract terms with the other party to ensure our interests are not harmed. We can ask someone knowledgeable in law to help review the contract.” His tone was sincere, trying to dispel the villagers’ worries.

Thanks to Lin Yue and Chen Yu's efforts, the villagers gradually calmed down and began to seriously consider the possibility of cooperation. Meanwhile, Li Jianguo and his team were also conducting field research throughout the village, learning about the land, water resources, and other conditions. They also spoke with some villagers, explaining the prospects of planting this crop and trying to gain their trust.

One day, Li Jianguo approached Lin Yue and Chen Yu, suggesting they take some samples back to the city for more detailed testing. Lin Yue hesitated, worried that things might change once the samples were taken. Li Jianguo noticed her concern and smiled, saying, "Comrade Lin Yue, don't worry. We can sign an agreement guaranteeing the samples will only be used for testing, the results will be reported back to the village immediately, and the village will retain ownership of the samples." His sincere gaze made him seem trustworthy.

Lin Yue and Chen Yu discussed it and finally agreed. They watched Li Jianguo leave the village with the samples, their hearts filled with both anticipation and unease. They knew that once this step was taken, there was no turning back, and the village's fate might be altered as a result.

While awaiting the test results, Lin Yue and Chen Yu became even busier. On one hand, they continued to promote relevant knowledge about cooperation to the villagers and answer their questions; on the other hand, they were also preparing for possible cooperation, such as planning the location of the planting base and estimating the labor needed. They knew that no matter the outcome, they had to make plans for the development of the village.

Finally, Li Jianguo returned with the test results. His face beamed with excitement: "Lin Yue, Chen Yu, good news! After detailed testing, this plant is indeed an extremely precious medicinal plant with a very broad market prospect." His voice trembled slightly with excitement as he handed Lin Yue a thick test report.

Lin Yue took the report and read it carefully. Her heart raced, and tears of excitement welled up in her eyes. She knew this result meant the village was about to undergo a dramatic transformation. Chen Yu, standing beside her, also smiled with relief. He patted Li Jianguo's shoulder forcefully: "Comrade Li, this is wonderful!"

Despite their excitement, Lin Yue and Chen Yu didn't forget their responsibilities. They immediately organized a meeting with the villagers to announce the good news. At the same time, they emphasized the precautions needed during the cooperation process and reminded the villagers to remain calm.

The village chief stepped forward and said, "Since this is a good opportunity, let's do it well! However, we must be careful with the contract; we need to find someone knowledgeable to oversee it." The village chief's eyes were firm, and his words were unanimously agreed upon by the villagers.

Next came the tense contract negotiation phase. Lin Yue and Chen Yu, as village representatives, sat at the negotiating table with Li Jianguo and his team. Lin Yue carefully examined the contract terms, scrutinizing every word, her gaze focused and serious. When she encountered anything unclear, she would ask Li Jianguo for detailed answers, which he patiently provided. Chen Yu, meanwhile, observed both sides' attitudes. He knew that negotiations couldn't be based solely on the terms; the sincerity and attitude of the other party were also crucial.

“Comrade Li, we are not satisfied with this clause regarding profit sharing. We villagers bear the risks of planting and should receive more profits,” Lin Yue said with a frown, her tone firm and unwavering.

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