"It's generally agreed. Don't worry, Mom. I'm hiring someone to build a breeding shed, and the factory will be under construction soon."
Chen Changyuan took out a notebook and began to divide his plan into details.
The next morning, Chen Changyuan got up early and went to the county town with the purchase order from the provincial capital.
He rode a borrowed, broken bicycle along the bumpy road, asking prices at every shop in the city.
He is very thrifty when buying things. He will weigh a brick or a steel bar for a long time, and he will not forget to compare prices before making a bid.
Near noon, he had just walked into a building materials store with a purchase order when he heard a familiar voice behind him: "Changyuan, you can't trust their quotes for these truckloads of goods. The building materials are too inflated."
The person who spoke was Zhang Mazi. He was standing at the door with an unconcealable smile on his face.
"Brother Zhang, why are you here?"
Chen Changyuan hurriedly shook his hand, his eyes full of surprise.
"Alright, alright, cut the crap. I came to the county to deliver some herbs, and I happened to see you. So, I'll ask for the price for you and try to get it down to the lowest price possible, so you can save as much as you can."
Zhang Mazi was no pushover. With just a few words, he silenced the shopkeeper and ended up making Chen Changyuan pay less for half a truckload of building materials.
"Brother Zhang, thank you so much today!"
Chen Changyuan clasped his fists and secretly remembered this favor in his heart.
After completing the purchase, he dragged a truck back to Qingshui Village. By the evening, the building materials for the breeding shed had piled up like a small mountain. Lao Yuantou, along with several bricklayers and laborers, were busy unloading the goods.
Before it got completely dark, he immediately went to the village work shed and made several rounds to arrange for work to start the next morning.
On the third day, after the foundation of the breeding shed in Qingshui Village was laid, he personally drew the blueprint and guided the workers in its construction.
Old Yuantou smiled and pulled him aside and whispered, "You still look like a college student, huh? You even thought of the vents on the roof. We definitely can't do such a detailed job."
"Not professional enough, I need to learn!"
Chen Changyuan smiled and handed Lao Yuantou a bottle of mineral water.
He then went to the chicken coop and medicinal herb shed to check the construction progress, paying close attention to every detail.
Qingshui Village became extremely lively during this period, and the clanging sounds of workers echoed throughout the hillside.
Chen Changyuan never had a moment's rest. He was either directing the construction or running around delivering materials. He was busy and sweating profusely, but his expression was more excited than ever.
He knew that the future of Qingshui Village would begin here.
But no matter how efficient the workers are, it still takes time, especially some technical details. Chen Changyuan always feels that some areas are still lacking in quality.
While no one was paying attention, he quietly locked the account book, ate the dinner his mother had asked him to prepare, and then secretly rode his bicycle straight to the breeding base in the neighboring county.
Along the way, he gritted his teeth, pedaled the bike quickly, and the wind rustled in his ears.
He didn't feel relieved until the road at the foot of the mountain became flatter.
Chen Changyuan only had one thing in mind: learning technology.
This had been in his plan for a long time. After all, he was still a novice in the field of a precise breeding farm, with the necessary layout, equipment, and disease control. He knew very well that he had to learn from experienced breeders.
This breeding base in the neighboring county is quite large. As soon as you enter the door, you can smell the overwhelming smell of livestock.
Chen Changyuan tied up his bicycle and walked along the muddy road. He found that the sheds of the breeding base were neatly arranged, and there were large disinfection mats at the door. It looked very professional at first glance.
A middle-aged man in dark work clothes walked out of the chicken coop, wiping his sweat with a towel in his hand.
When he saw Chen Changyuan, he grinned and said, "Young man, are you here to learn about farming because of the smell?"
Chen Changyuan quickly stepped forward and said politely, "Brother, you're right! I'm from Qingshui Village. I've recently built a breeding shed and was wondering if I could learn some techniques from you."
The middle-aged man laughed even more happily, pointing to a bench nearby and said, "Okay, let's chat first. Look at my place, I can teach you a lot!"
This chat lasted the entire afternoon.
Chen Changyuan almost never let the topic drop, and asked directly about how to arrange the farm equipment, how to prevent chicken diseases, and the feed ratio.
The middle-aged man had obviously never met a young person who was so serious about seeking advice, and he became more and more excited as the conversation went on, even breaking down some experiences that farmers did not like to share with others.
After a conversation, Chen Changyuan's notebook was already densely packed with various notes, and some places were even marked and circled to indicate their importance.
Before leaving, the middle-aged man pulled him aside and pointed at a piece of equipment in a corner. He said in a slightly serious tone, "Young man, in the livestock farming industry, you not only need to understand the technology, but you also have to be wary of scams. A while ago, someone tried to sell me this feed machine, claiming it was the latest model and would increase production. But after using it for a few months, I found that it not only had no effect, but the machine also broke down frequently. If you encounter such a salesperson, you should think carefully."
Chen Changyuan nodded and took the other party's words into his mind without further delay.
He knew that the man's words were not only experience but also a reminder for him.
After leaving the breeding base, it was already dark and Chen Changyuan rode his bike all the way back to Qingshui Village.
It was late at night when Chen Changyuan returned to Qingshui Village. The moonlight shone on the mountain path, guiding him home.
Although his body was tired, his heart was filled with excitement and anticipation.
When he returned home, he did not take a rest, but immediately used the dim light to carefully organize the technical notes he learned from the breeding base in the neighboring county.
His eyes scanned his notebook quickly, and new ideas for the farm kept emerging in his mind.
Chen Changyuan took out a piece of white paper and began to replan the layout of the farm.
He drew boxes on paper to represent different functional areas and marked the key points of improvement with arrows.
“Disinfection areas must be set up at the entrance,”
He muttered to himself, "We'll also need to add an isolation area to prevent the spread of the disease."
Chen Changyuan's pen moved quickly across the paper, and he soon made a list of equipment that needed improvement.
He specifically drew a big question mark next to "feed machine" to remind himself to be extra careful when purchasing this type of equipment.
Just as he was concentrating on planning, he heard light footsteps outside the door.
Chen Changyuan looked up and found that it was his mother Fang Suxia.
"Changyuan, why aren't you sleeping so late?"
Fang Suxia asked with concern, her eyes full of fatigue and worry.
Chen Changyuan then realized that he had been busy until late at night, and quickly stood up and said, "Mom, why aren't you asleep yet? I'll go to bed now."
Fang Suxia walked closer and looked at the densely packed notes on the table. She smiled with relief and said, "I knew you were busy with your work. But don't overwork yourself. Your health is the capital of the revolution."
Chen Changyuan felt warm in his heart and gave his mother a gentle hug: "Don't worry, Mom, I know my limits. You go to bed first, I'll clean up and then rest."
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