Chapter 40 Experimental Field I can reserve a spot for you first.
Separated by a door, Shen Xieyi leaned against the railing behind him, whistling at the little girl passing by downstairs.
His brother is really something, why does he have to make him stand outside and wait? Is there anything he can't hear?
It's just farming, isn't it? What's so technical about it? He could do it himself if you asked him.
Only those silly little girls would chase after him shouting, "Professor Shen, you're amazing!"
In the office, Shen Hetong poured water for the Chen sisters, Chen and Chen Mumian, and got straight to the point, "Our current Pan Tao No. 5 is ready for mass planting. Of course, we still need to continue to optimize the variety, and there may be Pan Tao No. 7, Pan Tao No. 8, etc..."
He was very confident in his research and development results. He believed that as long as they could be launched on a large scale as soon as possible, they would become popular throughout the country and even be exported to other countries, thus dominating the market.
However, people tend to remain in a wait-and-see state when they first encounter new things.
So the recent experimental field issue has indeed been giving him a headache.
However, the appearance of Chen Mianmian showed him new possibilities.
Older fruit farmers are conservative and unwilling to invest too much in new products, but young people are different; they dare to think and take risks.
Thinking about this, Shen Hetong was already somewhat tempted and continued, "We currently want to set up a pilot field in several different provinces, firstly to make it easier for us to follow up on the data, and secondly to make it easier for students to do internships in the future."
"So I hope everyone can act like partners. I will provide cutting-edge technical support, and you will promise to reserve a small testing ground for us."
It's not just about planting Pan Tao No. 5, but also about other new products in the future.
His academic career is far from over, and it's impossible for him to stop here. In his future teaching career, he will continue to conduct research with his students.
Shen Hetong pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and looked up at the young woman opposite him. "If it's convenient, could you tell me your detailed plans for the future?"
Chen Mian nodded and began to explain in detail.
She has saved up three thousand yuan now. The price of leasing a large area of land shouldn't be too expensive, and the remaining money is enough for the initial investment.
If that's still not enough, she can take out a loan.
It would be a real shame to miss out on such a wonderful variety as Pan Tao No. 5. Xinjiang is a major fruit-producing region, and Pan Tao No. 5 would surely thrive there.
Chen Mian's eyes lit up as she spoke: "After I go back to Xinjiang after the New Year, I'll rent land to clear wasteland and plant peaches!"
Before her eyes appeared vast peach orchards, blooming with pink peach blossoms in spring and yielding sweet and delicious peaches in summer.
She'll eat her fill in one go.
Upon hearing this, Shen Hetong's hand, which was pushing up his glasses, froze. He asked incredulously, "So, you don't have any land yet?"
"It's not available now, but it will be next year."
Looking at the beautiful young woman in front of him, Shen Hetong continued to ask, "Do you have any experience in farming?"
"Not really."
"But my parents have experience."
"I can take them with me to Xinjiang to start a farm!"
Shen Hetong's head throbbed even more instantly. He took off his gold-rimmed glasses from his nose with his slender, fair hand, placed them on the table, and rubbed his temples.
He really didn't expect Chen Mianmian to be so audacious, wanting to start a business with just her words.
I don't know if I trusted him too much or trusted myself too much.
Can someone like that really succeed?
He thought about the progress of his research project; the peaches had grown from No. 1 to No. 5 and had reached a bottleneck.
More data is needed to support the next stage of research.
There are many types of peaches, such as nectarines, sweet peaches, and crisp peaches.
Each type can combine with the genes of the flat peach to create new sparks.
Or it can be grafted onto apples, pears, etc...
Chen Muhe vaguely sensed that the atmosphere was a bit off. After thinking for a moment, she tried to cover for her sister, saying, "Professor Shen, the prospects for your research and development products are really good. Please believe that we are not acting on impulse."
My sister mentioned various farms in Xinjiang in her previous letter, so she must have done her research on the local business models.
After her older sister failed her college entrance exam, she stayed at home and lost interest in everything. Now that there's something she wants to do, she's determined to help her sister get this opportunity.
She awkwardly praised herself, "I... I really have good grades, and I've read a lot of books related to agronomy. If my sister has any problems with her farm in the future, I can help her."
"If you don't believe me, you can test me, really."
She looked at the man opposite her with pleading eyes, "My sister isn't the kind of person who talks big; she can definitely accomplish what she sets her mind to."
Chen Mian then belatedly added, "You don't need to worry about my lack of experience. I worked on a goji berry farm and a cotton farm when I was in Xinjiang."
"I have a good relationship with the farmers and have learned about their operation and planting methods."
When she first arrived in Xinjiang, she was indeed a little lost and didn't know what to do next.
After spending so much time on the farm, her goals gradually became clearer.
She loved everything about the farm: the white clouds, the blue sky, and the fresh scent of grass and trees.
She also enjoys working with the harvesters; every day on the farm is vibrant and exciting.
When she said she wanted to take her parents to Xinjiang, she wasn't just saying it casually.
Ever since that incident, she has made a vow in her heart that no matter where she goes in the future, she will take her parents with her.
She won't marry out; she'll only take in a son-in-law who lives with her family.
Moreover, the country is now vigorously developing the private sector and supporting people to start their own businesses.
She had considered going to the south, but as a farmer's daughter, she preferred to stay with the humid land.
Xinjiang is a vast and sparsely populated region with large tracts of land yet to be developed. With rapid advancements in science and technology, Professor Shen has been able to develop a peach with a completely new appearance.
Tomorrow, Professor Liu will be able to develop new large-scale agricultural machinery that will improve productivity.
She believed this was the perfect time to enter the market.
Looking at the two sisters in front of her, Shen Hetong thought of her own childhood, when her younger brother had also fought so hard to protect her.
But later, everything changed.
He thought about it in silence for a while, and finally slowly said, "I can reserve a spot for you first, and you can contact me after you get the land."
What he wanted to keep wasn't just the quota, but also the saplings. Chen Mian was too young, and he wasn't entirely at ease with her.
However, he was willing to give the young woman in front of him a chance.
When he first started researching Pantao No. 5, others didn't believe that a young man like him could achieve anything.
But he has come this far step by step, from the No. 1 to the No. 5 peach variety, from obscurity to winning the Shennong Science and Technology Award and gaining fame.
Shen Hetong picked up the pen on the table, wrote down his contact information on a sticky note, tore it off, and handed it to Chen Mian.
"I hope we'll meet again someday."
"certainly."
Chen Mian stared at the note in her hand carefully, then carefully put it into her pocket, and earnestly promised, "I will set off as soon as possible after the New Year. Just wait for my good news."
The moment Chen Mian stepped out of the office, she couldn't help but excitedly hug her younger sister and jump up.
That's great, this trip was totally worth it.
She had just started looking into the development trends of agricultural products when she stumbled upon the "Pan Tao No. 5" product, which appeared out of nowhere.
She even managed to snatch a spot for an experimental field; it was truly a stroke of luck!
Chen Muhe was also very happy for her sister. Their similar almond-shaped eyes met, and both of them wore bright smiles.
One is elegant and beautiful, the other is gentle and graceful.
"Looks like you've got your chance?"
"Come on, I'll treat you to dinner to celebrate," Shen Xieyi said lazily, getting up from the railing and inviting you in a familiar manner.
Chen Mian was also having a headache. Why was this person still here, like a persistent ghost?
Then, remembering something, her eyes lit up. "Professor Shen just called you in. It seems he has something to discuss with you."
We're leaving now!
Taking advantage of the other person's momentary daze, she grabbed her sister and ran away.
At the school gate, Chen Muhe, panting, asked in confusion, "Sister, why didn't I hear Professor Shen say he wanted to see me?"
“I was just kidding him.”
Two days later, Chen Muhe finished her last exam.
The three of them finally embarked on their journey home.
The bus drove from sunrise to sunset before finally returning to Hejing County with a full load of travelers.
Chen Mian got out of the car, stamped her feet, picked up her luggage, and glanced at the sky. "It's too late, it's not safe. Let's go back tomorrow."
"good."
The three of them checked into a hotel together. Li Cuiping looked at the yellowed walls and dirty environment with some disappointment. "I thought the hotels in the county would be as clean as those in the provincial capital. This is so different."
Chen Mian: "It's good enough to have a place to stay."
"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more, alright?"
"Can we go have some mutton soup first thing tomorrow morning, and then go back?"
Li Cuiping was a little tempted. There was a well-established restaurant in the county that only made mutton stew with bread, and many of her classmates had eaten there before.
Chen Mian's family also ate there.
She was the only one who didn't have the money to go.
Having earned so much money this time, it shouldn't be too much to treat myself to something nice, right?
Knowing her friend's hidden worries and pride, Chen Mian said, "Okay, I'll treat you. You can't refuse this time."
Li Cuiping lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly, silently thinking to herself, "I'll treat you next time, I have money now..."
The business of this time-honored brand is indeed booming. Before it even opens in the morning, there is already a long queue outside, with everyone waiting to drink the first pot of fresh mutton soup.
The winter morning was a bit chilly. A gust of northwest wind blew by, and Chen Mian shivered and stamped her feet.
She looked around somewhat boredly. Not far away, a middle-aged man got off his bicycle and borrowed a table from the shopkeeper.
The table was set up, and a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone were placed on it. The man raised his hand, breathed on it, and began to write calligraphy.
Chen Mian stared blankly at the man's figure, then turned to tug at her sister's clothes, her eyes slightly moist...
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Author's note: Has no one noticed the meaning behind the new character's name? Reviewing contracts, reviewing agreements, I'm dying of laughter hhh
I'm back again to ask everyone to visit my column, muah!
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