Seeing that Zhang Guodong's water cellar was simply built with ice mud, sand, and bricks, and although it was very large, the investors lost interest. The other water cellars used many new materials, achieving a level of watertightness; cement alone was too ordinary and uninteresting. Furthermore, this water cellar didn't separate irrigation water from drinking water.
This way, irrigation isn't a problem, but where will they get water for drinking and other purposes? When asked this question, Zhang Guodong found their sensitivity to water issues amusing. In the desert, under normal circumstances, these wealthy people would probably never pay attention to conserving water or caring about its source. But here they brought it up; it seems this inspection has taught them a lesson?
Zhang Guodong even noticed that Wang Yunyi nodded slightly with a smile on his face.
"Secretary-General Zhu, could you talk to Minister Chen of the Publicity Department later and plan some publicity on 'saving resources'? You see, in this desert, how could we truly understand how precious water is if we hadn't experienced it firsthand? Now everyone knows and understands, and they're all being more careful with their water usage—that's a good thing! In the future, not only Party members and cadres can be educated on-site, but also responsible entrepreneurs in society can be included! Opening up new sources of revenue is fundamental to development, but we also need to encourage conservation!" Wang Yunyi said impromptu to Secretary-General Zhu.
"Secretary Wang is right. This inspection has indeed made me personally realize the importance of water to people and economic development in the desert, and I've seen the importance that investors attach to desert water conservation." - Zhu Mi.
Under normal circumstances, who would appreciate the preciousness of water?
But the inspection in this desert was arduous for the group. However, the gains were substantial. These merchants had put considerable thought and effort into the construction of each water cellar.
When the municipal party secretary speaks, it's an instruction, and the departments below must cooperate. The investors echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of water in the desert, and stating that they would encourage businesses to start with small steps and incorporate water diversion into their operations.
It must be said that although Wang Yunyi mentioned this casually, it carried considerable weight. Businesses consume a significant amount of water each year; if they could truly conserve water, the extra money would translate into profits – why not?
"Traditional cement-built water cellars have a strong water storage capacity; the investment is low, but the storage capacity is quite good!" Vice Mayor Xiang said. "Little Zhang did a good job!"
If the leaders say it's good, then it must be good.
After touring around and standing under the sunshade for a while, everyone started sweating again.
The desert outdoors is definitely not as cool as indoors; in just a short time, everyone was quite sunburned. They kept going out to pray.
Even Zhang Guodong is no exception.
During his time in the desert, he completely stopped using the little magic tool, spending his days close to nature from sunrise to sunset, which resulted in his skin getting quite tanned.
However, a cultivator is still a cultivator, and he only broke out in a slight sweat.
After visiting the water cellar, everyone quickly put up large umbrellas; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to pretend and would suffer even more.
Even so, while everyone was wiping away sweat, they looked at Zhang Guodong with resentful eyes, fearing he might suggest moving on to the next activity.
But Wang Yunyi was in high spirits; there was still an extremely important experiment he hadn't witnessed, and he refused to rest first.
So Wang Yunyi turned to Zhang Guodong and said, "Xiao Zhang, now that we've seen your water cellar, isn't it time for the main event? Would you like us to witness your research findings?"
"The main event?"
"Research findings?"
These people, including Deputy Chief Engineer Xiang and Secretary-General Zhu, were all puzzled. They had no prior knowledge of any research findings related to this slogan. The investors, on the other hand, looked at Zhang Guodong with astonishment. They were even less inclined to believe that this individual entrepreneur could have any research findings at the very beginning of infrastructure construction; wasn't it just nonsense?
"Secretary Wang, has Boss Zhang already achieved results?" a manager asked with interest.
Wang Yunyi smiled at Zhang Guodong, then said it was even better. After all, he had never seen this experiment before, but since Zhang Guodong said so, he couldn't express his opinion.
"It's nothing much, hehe, just a small experiment to get seedlings of crops from northern climates to survive in the desert for an hour," Zhang Guodong said modestly.
So that's how it is.
Upon hearing this, most people lost interest. What's the use of living for only an hour? But some people were experts and recognized the extraordinary nature of this information.
These people are mostly CEOs of forestry, agriculture, and animal husbandry-related companies, so they are not illiterate.
Those are seedlings! Not mature trees!
Mature trees may live a day or two longer, but seedlings cannot withstand it; it is very difficult for them.
Among them were Zhao Qingshan and Chen Yunlong, the owner of plot number two. Chen Yunlong was a young man from the Chen family of Xianning. Of course, Zhang Guodong was unaware of Zhao Qingshan and Chen Yunlong's background at this moment.
In general, these minor cultivation families from the Qin Dynasty are far from being able to take center stage and are not worthy of Zhang Guodong's attention.
When discussing Zhang Guodong's research, we must also mention other people.
Just like Zhao Qingshan, he didn't waste this time either. Like Zhang Guodong, he also tried to cultivate "crystal rice" in the sandy fields under the scorching sun and high temperatures, but without exception, all of them failed.
Even if the Zhao family patriarch had a special cultivation method, the environment was so harsh that, let alone seedlings, even seeds would be roasted after a short time! Unless the seedlings were transplanted, the seeds basically would not sprout.
Therefore, there has been no progress at all during this period.
Of course, he remembered the task assigned by his family. His only objective was to attract these people's attention; whether he could actually cultivate them was secondary. Success would be good, but failure wouldn't be a big deal.
He had naturally tried transplanting seedlings as well.
However, even using the Zhao family's method of growing "crystal rice," the seedlings only survive for about twenty minutes!
It's clear how much Zhang Guodong's mention of an hour really shocked him!
Glancing at Chen Yunlong, Zhao Qingshan thought to himself, "I never expected the owner of Plot No. 7 to be so powerful. If I could obtain his cultivation method, perhaps I wouldn't have to waste the next few years and could give my family a pleasant surprise!"
However, the Chen family and the others weren't fools. They all saw the opportunity!
After exchanging pleasantries, Zhang Guodong led everyone to his sandy field.
When the net came in, everyone noticed the withered saplings in this sandy field. Now they realized that these were remnants of seedlings used by Zhang Guodong in his experiments.
"There's nothing special about this sandy field!"
"Could the extended survival time be related to the seedling?"
The seedlings are strong and resilient enough that they can naturally survive longer in this harsh environment. It's just a question of how Zhang Guodong managed it. "Please wait a moment, everyone. I need to test the transplanting of the seedlings. The seedlings are in the stone house; I'll go get them right away!" Seeing that Wang Yunyi insisted on seeing them, Zhang Guodong had no choice but to go into the stone house to retrieve the seedlings.
Wang Yunyi laughed and said, "This Xiao Zhang is so secretive, he didn't even invite us inside to rest for a while!"
The others chuckled awkwardly, but inwardly they were also very impressed.
Zhang Guodong's entry into the stone house was merely a ruse. The seedlings were all inside Peach Blossom Spring. The seedlings selected these past few days matured in Peach Blossom Spring, then shed their seeds, which Zhang Guodong collected.
These seeds are the most resilient ones selected so far!
Plant some of these seeds. Repeat this process to propagate them, providing Zhang Guodong with an endless supply.
Soon, Zhang Guodong left the stone house.
He was holding a basin with two bunches of seedlings inside. There were about a dozen seedlings. The water in the basin was ordinary, just water from a water cellar, but the seedlings were cultivated from ordinary seeds and seeds that Zhang Guodong had been selecting in recent days.
This way, we can compare the merits and demerits of this variety.
"Xiao Zhang, are these the seedlings you cultivated?" Wang Yunyi's eyes lit up, and he suddenly pointed to a bunch of relatively strong, emerald green seedlings and asked.
It's obvious that this bunch of seedlings is much stronger than the other bunch.
“Well, these two seedlings are actually from the same batch of seeds. However, this stronger seedling has been selected and is basically from the fifth or sixth generation, while this weaker seedling is from the first generation. Both seedlings have been cultivated for the same amount of time, one week!” Zhang Guodong said with a smile.
Fifth or sixth generation?
Some people immediately realized that there seemed to be a loophole. It's only been a short time, less than two months, right? And there are already five or six generations of offspring?
"Mr. Zhang, are you saying you cultivated five or six generations of seeds in less than two years?" Chen Yunlong then said. "Doesn't cultivating a batch of seeds require them to mature? This batch should take at least several months to mature, right?"
Sure enough, everyone nodded in agreement.
Indeed, plants typically grow and mature within a few months. It seems absurd that you've already produced five or six generations in less than two months.
A batch matures every ten days or so on average?
Wang Yunyi frowned as well, realizing he had indeed overlooked this issue earlier.
Zhang Guodong was surprised, but remained calm. He chuckled and said, "What this boss says is true. It's indeed unlikely that a batch of crops will mature in about ten days, but I've done experiments before. Not all of them were cultivated within these two timeframes!"
Zhang Guodong said it was unlikely, but he didn't say it was impossible.
In fact, the crops in Peach Blossom Spring, irrigated by the secondary spiritual water, grow at an incredibly rapid pace in that rich spiritual environment!
Zhang Guodong has planted "Crystal Rice" from the Zhao family of Xiqin and another secondary spiritual crop from the He family of Cangzhou in his Peach Blossom Spring. The quality and yield are no worse than theirs, but he's just too lazy to harvest them. Moreover, he also grows other staple foods like "Golden Wheat," whose yield and quality are impeccable.
However, this only applies to plants grown in the idyllic environment of Taoyuan. Zhang Guodong hasn't yet managed to cultivate them successfully in the outside world. This is somewhat of a regret.
However, it's not too late now.
If crops can be successfully cultivated in such a harsh environment as the desert, it will greatly help his cultivation!
This indicates that Zhang Guodong has made great progress in his understanding of the laws of life!
The appearance of these seeds was inextricably linked to and influenced by Zhang Judong's insights. Consequently, the seeds underwent mutations, becoming more suitable for growth in the harsh desert environment. And the "Seed of the Law of Life" in his mind was the greatest contributor to this transformation!
"I see!"
Zhang Guodong's explanation made sense, as everyone had speculated. Unless the research had begun long beforehand, it wouldn't make sense. Everyone suddenly understood!
"That kid!" Wang Yunyi's face broke into a smile again. He had indeed been a little worried that Zhang Guodong's story was fabricated, but now he breathed a sigh of relief. He was very much looking forward to Zhang Guodong's research! He didn't want it to be just a lie!
"So that's how it is." Chen Yunlong's doubts dissipated, but he was also somewhat disappointed. "I thought Zhang Guodong had some kind of treasure, but now it seems... I must have been mistaken. This young man is actually a research fanatic?"
Once his doubts were dispelled, Chen Yunlong lost interest in watching and just wanted the boring inspection to end quickly.
In fact, there are many people who had the same expectations as him, but were disappointed. They suddenly realized that Zhang Guodong was just an ordinary scientific and technological worker!
Zhang Guodong didn't waste any words. After everyone inspected the seedlings, he selected a small patch of land under the scorching sun and transplanted two bunches of seedlings there, ten seedlings of each kind. This way, it would be easier to make a comparison.
Then he watered each of the two seedlings with a certain amount of water and stood up.
"These two types of seedlings don't need constant attention, but they do need to be watered every five minutes," Zhang Guodong explained as he worked. Soon, twenty seedlings were transplanted and watered.
Waiting for the test results, however, is a very agonizing process.
So Zhang Guodong invited everyone to stay in the stone house for a while, but Wang Yunyi waved his hand and said, "I'm really eager to know the result. Don't suffer with me. It's enough that Xiao Zhang is here with me!"
These words were like an imperial edict. Everyone looked at each other, and finally, Vice Mayor Xiang smiled and said, "He is indeed a little tired. Xiao Wu, take good care of Secretary Wang!"
With Vice Minister Xiang taking the lead, Secretary-General Zhu hesitated for a moment before following him toward the stone house.
Outside, their clothes were getting wet and then drying again. They were truly exhausted from the sun and heat. If this continued, they would all suffer from heatstroke!
As a result, only three people remained in the sandy field: Zhang Guodong, Wang Yunyi, and Wang Yunyi's driver, Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu was responsible for providing the two with money.
Zhang Guodong glanced at him and thought to himself, "This driver is definitely Fatty's confidant. He doesn't say a word, doesn't even frown, and has excellent manners."
"Xiao Wu, you've also arrived at Shiwu, but you only glanced at Zhang Guodong and didn't say anything, as if you hadn't heard him."
Wang Yunyi was surprised for a moment, then nodded and said, "Go ahead."
Xiao Wu hesitated for a moment, then handed the umbrella to Zhang Guodong and left. Clearly, he had also realized that Zhang Guodong and Secretary Wang probably had something to discuss.
"Uncle Wang, your driver is quite good!" Zhang Guodong said with a smile.
"Hehe, yeah, they've been with me for three years!"
It's rare for a senior leader to use the same driver for three years.
This also shows that the leader is satisfied with the driver. At this moment, Zhang Guodong took out something and handed it to Wang Yunyi; it was a bracelet that looked like a string of Buddhist prayer beads.
"What's this? You little rascal, I never wear these kinds of ornaments! Put it away!" Wang Yunyi looked at it, somewhat amused and exasperated. Zhang Guodong had actually given him an ornament. If he wore this bracelet, it would probably be the talk of the town government compound by tomorrow.
The municipal party secretary has actually started dressing up; he's even wearing a bracelet!
“Uncle Wang, I don’t usually give you ordinary gifts. But I don’t usually give special gifts either. However, this one has a miraculous effect; you’ll know once you wear it.” Zhang Guodong smiled and said vaguely.
They didn't say what it was, only that it had miraculous effects. Anyway, many of these things are inexplicable.
Wang Yunyi put it on with some skepticism, and immediately felt the surrounding air change drastically!
"Huh! Why has the temperature dropped? And the air feels fresher?"
Wang Yunyi felt that the sun wasn't so scorching anymore. The air wasn't so hot and dry, and it was clearer! This greatly surprised him.
"Zhang, what's this?"
Zhang Guodong chuckled before saying, "This is a good thing. Uncle Wang, just don't show it off. Otherwise, people will find out! This thing is said to be able to ward off dust, regulate temperature, calm the mind, and purify the air. It will be a great help in the desert, and you won't feel cold even in winter. It's very practical."
Wang Yunyi opened his mouth in shock, then stared at the bracelet. This was far beyond his comprehension! A mere bracelet, with such great power?
But the situation was dire, leaving him no choice but to believe it.
Seeing the seriousness in Zhang Guodong's voice, he nodded. This was unbelievable! If people found out, it would really cause a huge problem.
But at the same time, he had more questions.
Zhang Guodong said, "Wang Kang also has something to say about me. He knows some things about me, and Uncle Wang can ask him. But the more people who know about me, the worse it is for everyone!"
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