The discovery of a tree that produces oil made Yan Yue immediately decide to postpone his return to Kunnan.
With the development of China's economy in recent years, the importance of fossil energy has become increasingly prominent. People's material level is constantly improving, but the corresponding demand for fossil energy is increasing. The problem is that the reserves of fossil energy, whether oil, coal or natural gas, are not unlimited. Take oil as an example. According to the current production volume, the global oil reserves will be exhausted in another 40 years, not to mention China's own oil reserves.
In order to improve the energy crisis, China has been working hard to explore and develop renewable energy, including wind energy, hydropower, solar energy, etc. Some people are working towards green plant energy, but it is the first time that plant energy like the one discovered by the little monkey can be used directly in machines without any processing.
After making the decision, Yan Yue quickly called Mr. Zhang to explain why he could not return to Kunnan for the time being. Originally, Mr. Zhang was still a little unhappy about not being able to see Lu Lingxi, but after listening to Yan Yue's explanation, he immediately became very interested in this tree.
"Yan Yue, where does this energy fuel you mentioned come from? Like squeezing oil from peanuts and soybeans?" Mr. Zhang asked on the phone.
"It's not that complicated. It doesn't require any processing." Yan Yue patiently explained, "After collecting the gum, it can be used directly."
"Use it directly?" Mr. Zhang was skeptical.
"This is the current situation. We need to collect some samples for further examination."
Wang Chaoliang brought back too few samples last night, and if he wanted to conduct further analysis, he had to go to the rain forest again. Yan Yue had already discussed with Wang Chaoliang about going into the rain forest again. Without the drug dealers around, except for the terrifying python, the other dangers could be dealt with by both of them.
When Lu Lingxi woke up, Yan Yue had just hung up the phone. He vaguely heard Yan Yue talking about a tree that could produce oil. What was that?
"Xiaoxi is awake?" Yan Yue turned around and saw Lu Lingxi, and the corners of his lips curved up unconsciously. He quickly walked to the bedside and took the clothes for Lu Lingxi.
Lu Lingxi put on his T-shirt with the help of Yan Yue's gloves and asked casually, "What kind of tree produces oil?"
Yan Yue smiled and said, "Get up and eat something first, I will talk to you slowly."
After Lu Lingxi finished washing up, Yan Yue had already asked a neighbor to cook a large bowl of rice noodles. He fed Lu Lingxi the peeled quail eggs and began to talk about Wang Chaoliang's discovery.
"That's a first-grade bitter gum tree." Although it sounded a little unbelievable, Lu Lingxi still carefully corrected the name of the tree.
Yan Yue realized something, "Is it a prompt from the panel?"
Lu Lingxi put down his chopsticks and nodded.
Yan Yue looked at Lu Lingxi lovingly, took out a tissue to wipe his mouth, and said softly, "Okay, it's the Kupeba gum tree." Although he felt that the name was a bit difficult to pronounce, Yan Yue still followed suit and called out the new name. When he mentioned that he and Wang Chaoliang were going to go back into the rain forest to find some samples, Lu Lingxi blinked and said, "I want to go with you, too."
"No, the rain forest is very dangerous. Xiaoxi, have you forgotten about the big snake?"
Thinking of the big snake, Lu Lingxi frowned slightly, but still refused to change his mind. He insisted, and Yan Yue had no choice but to go to Fang Lei to see if Fang Lei had time to go with them, or he could pay to hire a few locals. Before he could propose a second option, Fang Lei readily agreed to go with them. The four of them were ready and re-entered the rain forest.
It was late at night when the group returned to the village last night, and they only remembered the general direction. Fortunately, Xiao Hei and Xiao Hui knew the way. Xiao Hei led the way, and Xiao Hui was on guard. The two worked well together, and the group walked smoothly in the rainforest. Because the goal of entering the rainforest was clear, the group did not delay on the road. Even Wang Chaoliang tried hard to restrain the idea of studying the plants along the way, and kept urging everyone to walk faster.
When they passed the place where the python appeared last night, the drug dealer and the body of the small python were gone. It seemed that the python had come back after they left. Considering that the python was ferocious and difficult to control, the few people almost ran away from this place.
Squeak.
Just as they were about to return to the Copaiba gum tree, a familiar squeaking sound was heard. Lu Lingxi looked in the direction of the sound and saw a little monkey squatting on the branch above his head, calling out to him excitedly.
"Little monkey." Lu Lingxi said in surprise.
The little monkey heard Lu Lingxi calling him, and he jumped directly into Lu Lingxi's arms while hanging on the branch. "Squeak." He happily hugged Lu Lingxi's neck with his two front paws, and rubbed his furry head against his face, looking very intimate.
"Why are Little Monkey and Xiaoxi so close?" Fang Lei was a little curious.
Yan Yue vaguely guessed that it was the attraction of Lu Lingxi's body, just like all the small animals in Fengcheng liked Lu Lingxi.
"You are the only little monkey. Where are the other monkeys?" Lu Lingxi asked while holding the little monkey.
The little monkey seemed to understand and pointed ahead and squeaked.
"arrive."
Wang Chaoliang's voice interrupted Lu Lingxi's words. Everyone no longer cared about the little monkey and hurriedly followed.
Last night it was too dark to see clearly, but now at noon the light was just right, and after being saved by the power of nature, the tree did not look like it was dying. The trunk was towering into the sky, the branches and leaves were lush, and a huge vitality was overflowing from the tree, condensing into a milky white mist. Taking a breath of it was refreshing, and all the fatigue along the way disappeared.
Wang Chaoliang approached the tree trunk and quickly found the gum. Oily substances kept flowing out of the tree hole eaten by insects, and solidified into gum on the bark. He carefully used a knife to scrape the gum off without damaging the tree trunk. Oily substances flowed out of the small hole again, and Wang Chaoliang hurriedly put the prepared bottle to the hole.
Along the way, Fang Lei heard a lot about the magic of this tree. Now he saw the oily flow out with his own eyes. While he was amazed, he remembered another thing.
"This tree is magical, but there is only one of its kind around. It will take several more years to grow seedlings and plant trees."
The problem he considered was quite practical, but with the help of the white panel, Yan Yue was not worried about the growth of the trees. Moreover, from a businessman's perspective, no business can make money right from the start. As long as the return rate is high in the later stage, it doesn't matter if the initial investment is longer. The most urgent task is to determine the oil production and composition of the Copaiba gum tree. If everything is suitable, we can start to raise seedlings and plant trees.
The trunk of the tree was too huge, and several people were unable to close it even after they circled it. The four of them took a different direction, found the holes in the tree, and took a bottle to collect the oily substance inside.
Squeak.
The little monkey had been observing Lu Lingxi's movements. Seeing that he was curious about the oily substance in the tree, he couldn't help but jump and shout, pointing in the direction to the left and shouting excitedly.
"The left? What's over there?" Lu Lingxi asked the little monkey seriously, as if he was talking to Dahei.
The little monkey stretched out its two front paws and gestured a long distance. Lu Lingxi pondered for a long time and asked tentatively: "Is there a tree over there too?"
I don’t know if the little monkey understood or not, but he hugged Lu Lingxi’s neck and started squeaking.
Everyone around them could hear their conversation clearly. Wang Chaoliang was the most anxious. "How about we go and take a look?"
Lu Lingxi asked Yan Yue for his opinion. Yan Yue thought about it and nodded, "Okay, let the little monkey lead the way and we'll go and take a look."
Following the direction indicated by the little monkey, they walked to the left for another half an hour. Soon they saw a small valley in front of them, with countless lush Copaiba gum trees standing in the valley and a river about four or five meters wide winding around the valley.
"this……"
Everyone was speechless for a moment. The little monkey happily jumped to the river and scooped up some water to drink. The group of monkeys that had been seen last night appeared on the other side of the river and started shouting at them across the river.
The discovery of the Kupeba gum valley made the group very happy. Considering the lack of time, they did not enter the valley, but just remembered the location of the valley and returned to the village along the original route. To Lu Lingxi's surprise, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Zhao were waiting for him in the village. Along with the two old men came another old man named Min with white hair and beard.
"Grandpa Zhang, Grandpa Zhao." Lu Lingxi was shocked when he came back.
Elder Zhang nervously pulled his hand and asked, "Let me see where you are injured?"
Lu Lingxi was a little embarrassed, "Grandpa Zhang, I'm fine, just a little scratched."
"I'm glad you're okay. Xiaoxi, this is your Grandpa Min." Old Zhang introduced Lu Lingxi enthusiastically, then turned around and said, "Old Man Min, this is the Xiaoxi I was talking about."
Lu Lingxi called out obediently, "Hello, Grandpa Min."
Old Min looked at Lu Lingxi and smiled, and agreed lovingly. After the few people greeted each other, Yan Yue's eyes fell on Old Min. He didn't expect that Old Min was actually a friend of Old Zhang and Old Zhao. If he didn't recognize the wrong person... there was a huge opportunity in front of him and Xiaoxi.
As Mr. Zhang talked, Lu Lingxi realized that Mr. Min and Mr. Zhang had been good friends for many years. The three of them were busy with work before and didn't have much time to get together. Now that they are retired and have nothing to do, they will find time to get together from time to time. This time it happened to be the Kunnan Orchid Exhibition. The old men all loved flowers, so they simply made an appointment to come to Kunnan together.
Lu Lingxi felt a little bad that Zhang Lao and his friends didn't go to the orchid exhibition because of him. Zhang Lao smiled and said, "The orchid exhibition will be open for half a month and we can't go there. We can go there slowly when we have time. If we don't come to see Xiaoxi, your grandfather Zhao and I will always feel uneasy. As for your grandfather Min, he was attracted by the Kupeba tree you mentioned. Your grandfather Min has been working in energy for a lifetime, and this is the first time he has heard of this kind of oil-producing tree. He has been unable to sit still for a long time." Zhang Lao paused here and asked, "Xiaoxi, tell me what's going on with this tree?"
Lu Lingxi told Wang Chaoliang about his test results and what they had found today. As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Min spoke up eagerly, "Xiaoxi, you said you found a whole valley full of these trees."
Lu Lingxi nodded, but soon said seriously: "The Kupaiba gum tree valley we found is located in the Kunnan rainforest, which is deep in the rainforest. In order to protect the rainforest environment, it is best not to destroy the valley for development."
He said it seriously, as if he was afraid that Mr. Min would secretly develop the valley. Mr. Min suddenly laughed, and the wrinkles on his face relaxed, and it was obvious that he was in a very good mood. "Yes, Xiaoxi is right, we must protect the environment of the rainforest. So, Xiaoxi, what are your plans?"
Lu Lingxi glanced at Yan Yue, thought for a moment and said, "Uncle Wang has basically confirmed through testing that the gum of the Coptis chinensis tree can completely replace diesel. Brother Yan and I want to try to see if we can successfully transplant it in Fengcheng."
"Phoenix City?"
Lu Lingxi nodded. He had already regarded Fengcheng as his home and wanted to plant any good things in Fengcheng. Although the Kupaiba gum tree originated in the rainforest area and the climate in Fengcheng was quite different, considering the effect of Fengcheng's environmental purification, it might not be impossible to transplant it.
After hearing his reason, Mr. Min laughed and said, "It would be a good thing if it could be transplanted to Fengcheng. Fengcheng doesn't need to mine coal anymore, so we can mine this tree oil instead. It's both environmentally friendly and economically beneficial, killing two birds with one stone."
The group chatted for a while, and Mr. Min kept talking about the Kupaiba gum tree. Yan Yue looked at Mr. Min thoughtfully for several times, and when everyone left in the evening, he told Lu Lingxi: "Mr. Min was the previous Minister of Energy of China."
Lu Lingxi didn't watch the news very often, so he had no idea what a high position the Minister of Energy held. Yan Yue smiled at his bewildered expression, hugged Lu Lingxi and gave him a kiss, "It doesn't matter if you don't understand these things, Xiaoxi just needs to know that this is an opportunity."
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