Su Mingchao nodded thoughtfully.
"I learned some material transportation and warehousing management skills in the army. Uncle, have you considered expanding the scale? For example, building a centralized production base and introducing more advanced greenhouse technology?"
The dinner table suddenly fell silent, and everyone stared at the young man in surprise.
In an era when most rural youths only knew how to farm, Su Mingchao's knowledge clearly exceeded their understanding.
Su Jianguo put down his wine glass and looked at his nephew intently.
"Tell me about it."
"I read about foreign greenhouse technology in a military magazine. It uses a steel frame structure and more advanced insulation materials, making it much more efficient than plastic greenhouses."
Su Ming became increasingly excited as he spoke.
"Furthermore, if the transportation issue can be resolved, the sales scope can be expanded significantly. Our military has a dedicated transport fleet, and sometimes we also take on civilian goods transport missions..."
Su Jianjun, who was listening from the side, was dumbfounded and interrupted.
"You little rascal, you've even learned how to do business while in the army?"
Su Mingchao smiled.
"Dad, things are different now. The military is also emphasizing economic efficiency and promoting personnel who can serve both military and civilian purposes. We're learning not only how to fight, but also how to build."
Su Jianguo nodded thoughtfully.
"Mingchao makes a good point. I'm planning to expand a few more greenhouses after spring, and I'm also thinking of opening a branch in the city. If we can solve the transportation problem..."
"Uncle, if you need help, I can help you contact transportation resources."
Su Mingchao said sincerely.
"While there's no guarantee it will work, we can give it a try."
Grandpa Su watched his grandson and eldest son discussing animatedly. Although he didn't quite understand what they were talking about, he knew it must be something good, and happily poured himself another glass of wine.
"Great! You two, uncle and nephew, have discussed things together so well. Our Su family will definitely prosper even more in the future!"
At the women's table, Wang Guixiang was vividly recounting her son's various deeds in the army, which occasionally drew gasps of amazement.
The old lady was busy serving food to her grandson, and the meat in the bowl had already piled up into a small mountain.
"Mingchao, eat more! Is it tough in the army?"
The old lady asked with concern.
"It's not hard work, Grandma."
Su Mingchao picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth.
"Joining the army now has a bright future. Our company commander said that someone like me, with education, can pursue further studies later."
"You still have to study?"
The old lady was somewhat worried.
"You're over twenty, shouldn't you be thinking about getting married?"
Everyone at the table burst into laughter at these words.
Wang Guixiang quickly said.
"Mother, young people these days aren't in a rush. Mingchao is promising; he'll definitely find a good girl in the future."
Su Mingchao's face flushed slightly, and he quickly changed the subject.
"Uncle, could you take me to see your vegetable greenhouse? I'm very interested in it."
"OK!"
Su Jianguo readily agreed.
"We'll go after we finish eating. You can also give your uncle some advice and see how to improve things."
After lunch, while the others stayed inside to drink tea and chat, Su Jianguo led Su Mingchao and Su Mingfu to the greenhouse base outside the village.
Ten white plastic greenhouses stand neatly arranged in the snow-covered fields.
Su Mingchao carefully examined the structure of the greenhouse and offered suggestions from time to time.
"Uncle, this support frame could be reinforced... The design of this ventilation opening is not very reasonable... If you could add a layer of insulation inside, the effect would be better..."
Su Jianguo became more and more surprised as he listened.
"Mingchao, you know a lot!"
"I learned some infrastructure construction knowledge in the military."
Su Mingchao said modestly.
"Furthermore, our unit also has its own farm, growing vegetables to supply the mess hall, and I often go there to help."
The three walked and talked, and before they knew it, the sun was already setting in the west.
Su Mingchao looked at the undulating fields in the distance and suddenly said.
"Uncle, with the current encouragement for economic development, your vegetable business has great potential. If you can expand the scale and introduce scientific management, it might even become a large enterprise in the future."
Su Jianguo patted his nephew on the shoulder, his eyes sparkling with satisfaction and anticipation.
"Good lad, you've got guts! Let's make some serious plans when spring comes. What you learned in the army might really come in handy."
Soon, it was evening.
In Grandpa Su's courtyard, the three large round tables had been cleaned up, leaving only a few empty wine bottles and scattered sunflower seed shells.
The room was brightly lit and filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.
"Another one, please!"
Grandpa Su's face was flushed, and his hand holding the wine glass trembled slightly.
"Jianguo, it's rare for you to come back for a drink. Let's drink until we drop!"
Su Jianguo's face was flushed from drinking, and he smiled with his eyes narrowed.
"Dad, please drink less. This is your fifth cup already."
"What's there to be afraid of!"
The old man tilted his head back and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.
I'm so happy today!
On the kang (a heated brick bed), Su Mingchao sat upright in his military uniform. Although he had only drunk a few sips of wine, his face was flushed.
He glanced out the window every now and then, as if calculating the time.
"Uncle, you and Dad shouldn't go back tonight."
Su Mingchao suddenly spoke.
"It's so dark, it's not safe on the road."
Su Jianguo waved his hand.
"It's okay, I can hold my liquor well..."
Before he could finish speaking, he let out a burp.
Wang Guixiang brought out a plate of steaming dumplings from the kitchen.
"Come on, have something to eat to tide you over. Mingchao's right, stay here tonight, the west room is all ready."
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