A few days later, Lu Yuan was fishing with his grandfather in the pond at home when his phone rang.
The old man looked at Lu Yuan warily, which made him somewhat embarrassed.
"Ahem! Grandpa, it's just a phone call, no need to be so nervous." After saying that, Lu Yuan picked up the phone and pressed the answer button.
A dissatisfied voice came from the other end of the phone; it was Boss Kong from Qingshui City calling.
"Hey Lu Yuan, this is a bit too much of a rip-off! When are you going to deliver the tobacco seeds you promised? I've already finished planting my first batch of tobacco, and your seeds still haven't arrived!"
"I'm sorry! I was just about to come over..." As he spoke, Lu Yuan saw his grandfather bend down to listen to the contents of the phone call.
The old man said in a low voice with a stern face, "You're planning to go out again? I knew you were going to do this again! No way! I absolutely disagree! I'm calling your parents right now! I will never allow this!"
So Lu Yuan quickly covered the microphone and said, "Grandpa! You've got it wrong! I'm not going to the city! I'm just going to the factory!"
The old man looked at Lu Yuan suspiciously: "Going to the factory? There's no need to call!"
"Ahem! Don't worry, Grandpa, I really won't go to the city! You can rest assured! I promise!"
Only then did the old man's expression soften slightly, but he was still somewhat worried about Lu Yuan.
He removed his hand and continued into the microphone, "Brother Kong, it's like this, I have some things to take care of at home and can't get away. So, I'll arrange for a few people to go to the city, and they'll also need to get some vegetables! They'll bring you the seeds! Oh, and I need another 100 jin of the pesticide from last time!"
"Alright! If you don't come soon, I'm planning to send someone to find you! Since you're going to send someone, then hurry up! I've already finalized tobacco deals with several clients; if something goes wrong, I'll be in big trouble!"
"Don't worry, there won't be any problems!"
After hanging up the phone, Lu Yuan had lost interest in fishing. He still needed some culture medium, and Boss Kong's influence was considerable. If they could establish a long-term partnership, he could exchange anything he needed through Boss Kong in the future.
So he made up an excuse to leave home and head straight to the factory. On the way, Lu Yuan even sent a private message to Chen Ke and others to come to the factory together.
Before long, Chen Ke arrived at the factory area with several people. Compared to the previous period, they looked much weaker and stumbled as they walked. Lu Yuan was afraid that they would fall to the ground.
"Lu Yuan, what did you call us here for? Is there another order?" Chen Ke casually found a rock to sit on, her whole body covered in sweat as if she had just been caught in a downpour.
Lu Yuan looked at everyone and said, "There's something I need you to do! I can't leave right now!"
Upon hearing that Lu Yuan had something he wanted them to do, the group immediately paused their actions, a hint of wariness flashing in their eyes.
"Wha...what's wrong?"
"Do you want to eat some vegetables?" Lu Yuan asked, looking at everyone.
"Of course I want to! I dream about vegetables all the time! I was saying I wanted to eat some meat before, but now I don't even want meat. I'd be happy as long as I can eat some vegetables! Lu Yuan, do you have any connections?"
Lu Yuan nodded.
"Do you remember when I went to see Boss Kong? I talked to him about some collaborations that day, and now I'm a gold-level wholesaler. But I can't go now. I was just wondering which of you would like to go. We can buy some vegetables through him and bring some things over for me."
Upon hearing that vegetables could be bought, the group showed a hint of surprise, but then fell silent again when they thought about the situation in the city.
“The city is too dangerous! We…we’re scared…” Chen Ke hesitated, but a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes as she thought about being able to buy groceries.
At this moment, Song Heng, who was squatting not far away, suddenly spoke up: "Go! Why not go! Staying at home every day is like waiting to die, and the money in your hands is just worthless paper!"
However, a few people said they were unwilling to go, because it wasn't worth risking their lives for a little food.
"I disagree. At least we can get something to eat here, but who knows what dangers lie ahead in that godforsaken place like the city! I'm not going!"
"Hmm! I'm not going either! Better to live a miserable life than die. I haven't lived enough yet!"
"We haven't had a proper meal in ages. In our current condition, if we go there and encounter real danger, we won't even be able to escape."
Seeing the fear slowly spreading among the crowd, Lu Yuan quickly said, "I got some hydroponic cultivation solution from Boss Kong last time. If you go, I can sell you the solution so you can have some food at home!"
"What? Hydroponic cultivation solution? Really?"
“Really!” Lu Yuan nodded firmly.
So the group exchanged glances and all agreed.
However, Chen Ke asked again, "We don't have enough people. We'd like to recruit more this time, is that okay?"
Lu Yuan nodded and said, "Sure, you can ask in the group. If anyone is willing to go, I'll provide one kilogram of nutrient solution for each person!"
"Great! I'll go ask right away!"
Lu Yuan quickly added, "Let me make this clear first, this is dangerous. Everyone who goes should think it through before they decide, otherwise it will be troublesome if we encounter any danger!"
"I know! I'll tell them! By the way, are you really not going this time?"
Lu Yuan shook his head and said with a wry smile, "I can't go! You guys go! My family is just too strict!"
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