The group nodded with satisfaction, but no one spoke.
This led Deputy Political Commissar Qu to believe that Yan Huaili was simply introducing friends to Su Miaoyan.
Seeing that Su Miaoyan agreed, Yan Huaili smiled and said, "Little Su, how did you cultivate this black soil?"
Su Miaoyan's mind raced as she recalled what she knew about the formation of black soil.
Logically speaking, black soil is generally found in cold temperate regions and should not appear in the Gobi Desert.
but……
Su Miaoyan quickly came up with an explanation, "This place used to be just barren yellow earth, but it was covered with the remains of many withered plants. The temperature difference between day and night in the Gobi Desert is large, and it seems that a lot of water has accumulated underneath, resulting in high soil moisture."
Before I arrived, this courtyard had been uninhabited for many years, which may have led to the accumulation of plant debris. The loess soil, constantly soaked with water and plant remains, gradually became fertile. However, this is just my speculation, since this was exactly the scene when I first arrived.
Yan Huaili seemed to be deep in thought.
After a brief moment of thought, he finally came to a conclusion.
This land shouldn't have existed in the Gobi Desert in the first place; it was Xiao Su who was lucky.
This magical place just happened to appear in the courtyard where I live.
He nodded. "I understand now, so that's how it is."
The others also seemed thoughtful, but none of them asked any further questions.
Su Miaoyan touched her nose, picked a few tomatoes and stuffed them into the hands of the four people, "Professor, I've been home alone these past few days, and these vegetables will be left uneaten if left for too long. You can take some back with you."
Yan Huaili looked at the big, red tomato in his hand and let out a hearty laugh. "Okay, okay, okay, thank you so much, Xiao Su. If you need my help next time, just come to the research institute and find me. I'm usually there unless you're conducting an on-site inspection!"
Su Miaoyan said no problem, "Okay!"
Building more connections can't hurt, since it doesn't hurt.
At this moment, Yan Huaili glanced at his watch, thinking that the kid should have finished eating and gone back to the hospital. He smiled and said, "Xiao Su, we'll head back to the research institute first. As for the new policies on desertification control and afforestation, once the government's funding arrives, there will be dedicated personnel to take charge of them. You can come and check on them when they are widely implemented!"
Su Miaoyan hesitated and asked, "Professor Yan, is the policy of giving two cents for planting a tree still valid? Has it been canceled by the authorities?"
Yan Huaili was taken aback, then said solemnly, "This will not be canceled, Xiao Su, don't worry. I've heard that you're very good at planting trees. If you want to, just go for it."
Su Miaoyan didn't care about planting trees; her real purpose was to conduct on-site geological surveys.
Moreover, Ma's wife is pregnant now and can't accompany her to plant trees. If she goes to the Gobi Desert again, she will probably have to take Gu Shanqing with her.
Originally, I took Sister Ma to plant trees because I thought her family situation was special and I wanted to help her out and earn some extra money. Oh right, I haven't seen her for the past few days, and I wonder how her pregnancy is going.
Su Miaoyan snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Yan Huaili. "Yes, I understand, Professor Yan. I won't take up any more of your time. I'll see you out of the courtyard."
Yan Huaili waved his hand, "No need, no need, you come with us to the research institute."
Su Miaoyan didn't quite understand, "Go to the research institute?"
Yan Huaili explained, "Although you need to apply to the higher authorities to enter the research institute, there's no problem with you waiting for us at the entrance."
Su Miaoyan was stunned: "Professor Yan, is there something you want to discuss with me?"
Yan Huaili shook his head, "No, it's just that I was thinking of dropping something off on the way. Then I'll take you to meet someone."
"oh."
Su Miaoyan suddenly realized.
She nodded: "Okay, let's go out now."
After lunch, we chatted for a while, and an hour or so had passed. Now that we went outside, the sun wasn't so strong.
After leaving the family compound, the group walked halfway when Deputy Political Commissar Qu said, "Xiao Su, Professors, I'll head back to my office now. I have a lot of things to take care of, so please excuse me."
Yan Huaili and the others had no objections and said with a smile, "Alright, Vice Qu, you go ahead and get busy. It's the same if you come again next time."
They came here to show Xiao Su the experimental results. Now that they've seen the results and had a meal, it's time for her to return to her post.
Deputy Political Commissar Qu said "okay" and then said a few more polite words before turning to leave.
About ten minutes later, Yan Huaili and the others went up to the research institute with their shoulder bags. Almost as soon as their backs disappeared, they quickly came down again.
"Let's go to the hospital."
Su Miaoyan thought she had misheard and repeated, "To the hospital?"
Yan Huaili nodded, "Yes!"
Su Miaoyan frowned slightly. Could it be that Professor Yan was going to introduce her to a big name in the medical field?
She nodded gently, said "okay," and didn't ask any more questions. Instead, she obediently followed behind the group and walked towards the hospital.
At first, Su Miaoyan didn't feel anything was wrong, but as time went by, with the changes in the environment and the different gazes Lin Fengxue and Li Changfeng gave her, Su Miaoyan felt more and more that something was amiss.
It wasn't until she reached the office on the second floor of the hospital and saw that figure in a white coat that Su Miaoyan suddenly realized what was going on.
Ah, aha?!
Isn't this Dr. Xu whom I met in the Gobi Desert last time? Could it be... that the person Professor Yan was talking about is him?
Xu Wenshu was also taken aback when he saw Su Miaoyan, and whispered, "Comrade Su?"
Su Miaoyan lowered her voice, "Dr. Xu?"
Yan Huaili asked in confusion, "You two know each other?"
Xu Wenshu nodded, glanced at the group, and said, "It's lunch break now. You should come with me to the reception room first. Talking in the corridor might disturb the patients."
Yan Huaili and the others nodded in unison and followed Xu Wenshu to the third floor.
After entering the reception room, Xu Wenshu poured a cup of hot water for everyone, and only after doing all this did he find a seat.
He raised his hand to adjust his glasses, puzzled, and asked, "Uncle, what's wrong with you...?"
Yan Huaili said happily, "I came here today to introduce you to Xiao Su!"
Xu Wenshu: ?
Su Miaoyan: ?
After realizing what his workaholic uncle meant, Xu Wenshu sighed and rubbed his forehead. "Uncle, I'm begging you, please stop playing matchmaker. Comrade Su is already married."
Yan Huaili thought he had misheard and repeated in disbelief, "What?! You said Xiao Su is already married?"
Xu Wenshu was extremely embarrassed. "Yes, Comrade Su is already married. Her husband is Chief Lu."
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