The factory deeply instructed to grab a handful of sand, no, it should be said that sand was mixed with ten grains and ten fen of fertilizer.
"How come there's soil here?" Professor Yan said excitedly, pointing to the sand and soil mixture in his hand.
"Because this wasn't transported in by human intervention, you see."
Then his assistant handed him a small shovel, and Professor Yan began digging. After a few shovelfuls, he found only a mixture of sand and soil, slightly damp. This was quite different from other places.
"We've also studied this sandy soil, and we've found the cause of its formation." Professor Yan waved his arms, clearly showing his excitement; this was a major discovery.
Zhang Guodong couldn't help but ask, "Professor Yan, what is the reason for this?"
He wasn't interested in any particular research, but it wouldn't hurt to listen. It must be said, modern scientific research and technology are sometimes truly impressive, especially their rigorous theoretical reasoning!
"It's a type of desert microorganism! This microorganism is invisible to the naked eye. It can only be seen under a microscope! My friends Lao Liu, Lao Kang, and I speculate that it feeds on sand and eventually excretes soil components. Over time, this small clump forms a sand layer, although the area of the sand layer is very small and we don't know how deep it is!" Professor Yan said.
"But the discovery of this rare microorganism, which has a significant effect on desert greening, has greatly advanced our research. The microorganism's sand-modifying effect, combined with your 'seedling evolution,' is what allows these 'northern climate crop seedlings' to grow to about half a foot tall in just over a week. If they can be carefully nurtured, their growth can be further enhanced."
But then a problem arises.
How can these microorganisms be cultivated in large quantities? How can they be nurtured? The desert covers an immense area, but the number of microorganisms is limited. This can be seen from the fact that only a small area, less than one square meter, in the vast desert is capable of growing crops.
"Overall, this is a miracle! Feeding on sand is something we've never encountered before! Most importantly, it can excrete soil components while retaining moisture. If these microorganisms can be cultivated in large quantities and released into the desert, the desert will definitely improve significantly within ten years at most," Professor Liu nodded in agreement.
“That’s right,” Professor Kang also said.
The three young male and female assistants were also visibly excited. Clearly, the discovery of this new microorganism was of paramount importance for transforming the desert. As the discoverers, they would also receive immense honor!
"Quickly. Protect this area." Professor Yan suddenly remembered something and immediately directed his three young assistants. This small patch of sandy soil was extremely important. It absolutely could not be damaged.
"Okay, Professor Yan."
Beside him, Zhang Guodong carefully examined the slightly damp sand. It contained what he called "desert microorganisms from the scorching desert environment." He hadn't noticed them at first, only sensing extremely subtle life fluctuations when his divine sense permeated the sand. These fluctuations were so faint that they were easily confused by the fluctuations of the ground's spiritual energy.
Fortunately, in the past six months, Zhang Guodong has gained a much deeper understanding of the "laws of life," otherwise he would have truly missed out.
Within this space, countless subtle life fluctuations resemble a fine, thin, yet resilient net. This demonstrates their incredibly tenacious vitality!
“Everyone doesn’t need to go to so much trouble! Since these microorganisms can survive here for a long time, having endured countless winds and sun exposures, there’s no need to worry about them disappearing,” Zhang Guodong said, standing up.
Professor Yan was taken aback, then immediately smiled.
Indeed, he took this matter far too seriously!
"Alright, now that the research has made a new breakthrough, even though it's a bit different from the original intention, it's still heading in the right direction! After dinner, we should go for a desert drive tonight to celebrate!"
"OK".
"Long live".
The assistants were just young people in their early twenties, and the tedious and exhausting research work weighed heavily on them. There was something that would allow them to really let loose!
Dinner was usually very simple: hot soup, leftovers, and pickled vegetables—that was pretty much it. Only around lunchtime was it considered a substantial meal: rice or leftovers, a small amount of cold or hot dishes, and steamed dried meat. Because storing three weeks' worth of food in the desert couldn't be done with just freezers or refrigerators. Their capacity was too small to hold enough food for seven people for three weeks. So, meats and beans were made into dried meat and tofu for easier storage. Vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots rich in trace elements and vitamins, and cabbage, were the most abundant and easiest to store.
Only a small amount of fresh, seasonal vegetables are included. However, these must be consumed within the first week, otherwise they will spoil.
Even eggs are difficult to store in this scorching desert; they can only last for a week at most. Therefore, we dare not transport too many in.
In short, getting fresh vegetables, meat, and eggs here is extremely difficult!
If it appears, it means that you can have a sumptuous meal!
As night fell, the temperature in the desert dropped noticeably. However, it was summer, and the desert nighttime temperature was still quite hot. A man dressed in a light shirt, trousers, and boots sat in front of a large awning by the water fountain, where a barbecue grill had been set up. The flames and smoke from the charcoal made everyone feel incredibly warm.
"Xiao Zhang, you're very well prepared here! You even have this! But there's no meat in this desert, only dried meat jerky. What are you planning to make with it?" Professor Yan, the dark-skinned, thin old man, couldn't resist asking curiously.
Everyone was drinking beverages, which was already a luxury. Normally, they only had plain water to drink. Where would they get beverages? Even if they did, they would have been completely consumed a few days ago.
The fruit drinks that each person had were provided by Zhang Guodong.
Normally, no one is allowed to enter the back two rooms of Zhang Guodong's three stone houses; this has become an unspoken rule. Naturally, no one knows how many "good things" are inside!
The first room served as both a bedroom and a living room. The group would occasionally go in to enjoy the cool air conditioning. Sometimes Zhang Guodong would offer them a glass of chilled fruit juice.
It wasn't that Zhang Guodong was stingy with the drinks, but rather that he was worried that once things started, these people's curiosity would get too strong! So he simply adopted a cold attitude from the beginning.
In retrospect, the results have been very good. Everyone has consciously restrained their curiosity.
Zhang Guodong smiled mysteriously, told everyone to wait a moment, and then turned and went into the stone house. A short while later, he came out carrying a large square plate covered with a white cloth.
"There's more!" After placing the large plate on the table, Zhang Guodong went back into the stone house.
This time, he actually came out carrying two dozen beers! There's no way to hide it; it's obvious at a glance.
Wow, so much grilled meat and two grilled fish!
"And beer!"
"Long live Brother Zhang!"
The so-called grilled meat was actually freshly skewered, as was the grilled fish; it wasn't fully cooked. These were all arranged by someone I had while I was away recently.
Lamb, beef, beef and lamb tendons, as well as "Xinjiang roasted meat," duck skewers soaked in lamb tail fat, and raw fish skewers made from cleaned grass carp, Wuchang bream, black carp, etc.
These skewered meats and fish can be placed directly into storage bags without spoiling.
"Everyone, to celebrate the great progress in your research, we've provided some beer today. Please enjoy it to your heart's content. However, you'll have to help yourselves with the grilled meat and fish!" Zhang Guodong said with a smile.
Sitting in the desert, looking at the striking black sky dotted with stars, with the occasional warm breeze blowing by, lying in a chair, drinking beer, this feeling is more comfortable than ever before.
However, Yan, Liu, and Kang were getting on in years, so Zhang Guodong replaced their beer with "second-class bayberry wine," which came in a small pot but kept the three of them intoxicated for a long time.
The beer, however, was consumed by Zhang Guodong, his three young assistants, and the colleague from the Agriculture Bureau. Two dozen bottles, eighteen in total, and among the five men was a woman; after drinking it all, they all felt their blood boiling.
The nightclub didn't end until 11 p.m.
Everyone except Zhang Guodong seemed a bit relaxed. The alcohol was taking effect.
After returning to his room to sleep, Zhang Guodong removed all the things. With a wave of his hand, he used his magic to sweep up the trash and throw it far away, instantly making the place as clean as before.
"Magic power. It has such wonderful uses. We won't need to use tools to clean anymore!" Zhang Guodong said with some pride. After eating and drinking, they threw the leftovers onto the other people's turf.
However, Zhang Guodong's control over objects using magic is not yet very precise, and there are also limitations on weight and quantity. The weight cannot exceed one hundred. The quantity cannot exceed one hundred! That's roughly it.
Across a dozen sand dunes, having exhausted his magical power, a bag of fish bones fell from the sky, landing with a thud and startling some people who were still awake and enjoying themselves.
"Damn it, which inconsiderate bastard littered like that?"
He twitched his nose.
"Boss, why does this smell so good?"
"Oh, these are fish skeletons! Who ate them and left them here?"
"What?".
In the Ningyun Desert, every sand dune is now inhabited. However, most of these people treat it as a vacation spot, enjoying desert villas and sightseeing – a novel experience. Some have even started advertising in business circles, inviting business owners willing to spend money on vacations to gather here, claiming that their investments have been fully recouped in less than two months, and what remains is pure profit!
Desert tourism—that's quite a catchy slogan. These developers have put a lot of thought into it, and have actually "researched" and come up with many activities suitable for the desert, creating a unique attraction for the time!
In any case, Ningyun Desert tourism has already gained considerable recognition within the province's upper echelons of business circles.
The tranquility of Sha Tin was shattered early the next morning by the sudden roar of cars.
Two desert off-road vehicles drove in from that opening, and someone got out and shouted, "Boss Zhang! Boss Zhang! We've got business!"
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