Director Wang read the order from the Ministry of Agriculture aloud, his face contorted with bitterness, and he almost slapped himself in the face.
Previously, I didn't trust Zheng Ya, a bookworm, to say that the whole hospital was persecuting him. Having lost Zheng Ya's trust, it's understandable that I don't give her, the street director, a good look and don't share the credit for the seeds.
What's done is done, and it's too late for regrets.
However, the opportunity before him was squandered entirely due to his own incompetence.
If we can overcome the pressure from the neighbors and help Zheng Ya take over the back mountain forest, then when Secretary Liu Sheng arrives, we can read out the Ministry of Agriculture's order, which will quell the public's opposition and do Zheng Ya a good favor!
At that time, their broken relationship can be repaired, and they can attach themselves to Zheng Ya, follow Gao Xin's high-quality seed to gain fame and promotion, and reap both fame and fortune!
Did you squander a winning hand?
Director Wang was nearly driven mad with anger; the crowd protested, "Why should we?"
Why is Zheng Ya allowed to occupy the back mountain forest that belongs to everyone?
And your Ministry of Agriculture can't encroach on the forests that belong to us, the people, can it?
"Even if we argue this all the way through, will we stand on the side of justice?"
"Yes, I disagree. The Ministry of Agriculture has no right to deprive our back mountain forest of its rightful place."
"Yes, if you push us too far, we'll appeal to higher authorities. Don't believe we have no recourse?"
The public's voices grew louder and louder, and this time Director Wang stepped forward: "Alright, everyone, quiet down and let me say a few words."
You may not understand the authority of this order from the Ministry of Agriculture, so let me explain.
First, the Ministry of Agriculture has jurisdiction over state-owned mountains, forests, and farmland, and has the authority to decide the ownership of the right to use state-owned mountains, forests, and farmland.
Secondly, the high-tech and high-quality seeds developed by Zheng Ya are related to the major issue of food shortages for the entire nation. The fact that the Ministry of Agriculture has granted Professor Zheng Ya authority indicates that the seeds he developed have the potential to change the food shortage problem for the Chinese people.
Third, our subdistrict office only manages the daily affairs of the subdistrict and, strictly speaking, has no right to decide the ownership of the back mountain forest.
Furthermore, they have the right to protect the back mountain forests and assist the Ministry of Agriculture in managing them.
Fourth, the final ownership of the back mountain forest will be determined by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Neighbors have no right to interfere.
Comrades, we live in a society governed by the rule of law. We respect and understand the law, so please don't cause any trouble and make a spectacle of yourselves for outsiders. Let's disperse!
"Hahaha, I knew Zheng Ya would make a move that would be earth-shattering, hahaha!" Yan Fugui laughed loudly, venting the frustration he had been holding in.
The polarities have reversed.
Old Shen's family all burst into laughter: "Some people just can't stand to see others do well. Now look what happened, they've shot themselves in the foot, getting nothing in return, hahaha!"
"More than that, some people have offended Zheng Ya to death. They'll have to suffer for it." Yan Fugui, being concerned about his reputation, did not publicly sow discord and encourage the crowd to seek revenge on the troublemakers.
After all, if Zheng Ya successfully takes over the back mountain forest, there will be plenty of rental income, and everyone might be able to receive a small sum of money.
But what about now?
The Ministry of Agriculture directly allocated the right to use the back mountain forest to Zheng Ya, without requiring him to pay rent to any person or organization.
This is tantamount to depriving everyone of a small amount of money.
The key point is that this money is provided every year.
Now the public has completely ruined everything, haha?
Even though Yan Fugui didn't explicitly state the matter, the people in the crowd guessed his implication and hated Old Lady Long to the bone!
An undercurrent of turmoil is brewing.
Before Liu Sheng arrived, the Minister of Agriculture had personally mentioned that he should try his best to appease the people and not let them increase Zheng Ya's daily burden, thus affecting the important matter of seed cultivation.
Therefore, Liu Sheng took this opportunity to say, "This must be Comrade Yan Fugui?"
"Ah, you know me, no, it must be Zheng Ya who mentioned me to you. I am Yan Fugui. What can I do for you?" Yan Fugui was flattered and approached Liu Sheng to shake hands and talk under the envious gaze of the crowd.
Liu Sheng laughed and said, "You've seen Comrade Zheng Ya developing seeds, so why don't you explain it to everyone?"
"Okay, actually I've seen the corn cobs that Zheng Ya cultivated."
You probably can't believe it, but Zheng Ya actually cultivated corn cobs to be over a foot long, which is about 40 centimeters.
Corn kernels can be as big as broad beans.
Moreover, each corn cob has a very small cob, with the kernels making up more than half. For the country and its people, this means they won't have to go hungry! Yan Fugui became more and more excited as he spoke, and at the end he even shouted.
It's as if shouting it out will bring them the same glory and prestige as Zheng Ya!
This made more than two hundred people extremely envious.
If I had known this would happen, only a fool would have opposed Zheng Ya's lease of the back mountain forest!
Unfortunately, it was too late to regret it!
It's all that damned old lady Long's fault for causing all this trouble; she deserves to die!
Liu Sheng replied, "I've seen more types of seeds than you have."
Among them, the peanuts were cultivated by Zheng Ya into peanut kernels the size of an adult's thumb.
The wheat seeds are about the size of a corn kernel that everyone has seen.
Potatoes look like melons, sweet potatoes are like small watermelons; in short, all kinds of seeds are new and excellent varieties that improve the quality of life for Chinese people.
For Zheng Ya, it was an honor; for all of us Chinese, it was a life-saving food supply, the lifeline to improve our lives!
Therefore, I hope that everyone will refrain from interfering with Comrade Zheng Ya's daily life from now on. Thank you!
The crowd responded with enthusiastic applause.
Jealousy and envy are inevitable, but everyone hopes that Zheng Ya's seeds will be planted in their homes as soon as possible so they can live a good life!
Therefore, responding to the leadership of the street office and the Ministry of Agriculture and giving them a round of applause is a necessary awareness to uphold.
If one opposes it, then that's a matter of low moral character.
Actually, the person in the crowd who regretted it the most was Director Wang; his face turned green with regret!
At this moment, the State Banquet Hotel entered its next climax.
Zheng Ya opened another rectangular box made of Phoebe zhennan wood and said, "These five boxes contain century-old ginseng, Polygonum multiflorum, and Ganoderma lucidum."
These are all products that I cultivated using my internal energy combined with some fertilizer. As instructed by my master, I will first use them to nourish the bodies of all the leaders.
This is just a small token of our appreciation; we hope our distinguished guests won't find it offensive.
"Haha, this is more than just a small token of your appreciation!"
This ginseng looks like it's at least 300 years old, right?
If this were auctioned on an international auction house, its value would be immeasurable.
"You're willing to give it away, but we dare not accept it!" The leader was astonished; it was too valuable.
Even a section of the root of this ginseng plant, which is over 300 years old, can prolong life and improve physical condition if consumed.
The magical object I've always dreamed of!
Zheng Ya smiled and said, "You flatter me, esteemed guest."
It is said that spiritual objects have a price, but human life is priceless, and making the best use of things is in accordance with the principles of nature.
You are all important figures who are leading the people of the whole country toward prosperity and well-being. Your lives are a million times more valuable than these spirits.
Your robust health is a testament to the rapidly improving living standards of our people. For this reason alone, surely you, distinguished guests, cannot refuse the expectations of the people?
"Haha, good, good! Old Sun, you've taken on a fine apprentice!"
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