After breakfast, Zhou Ziwen prepared to visit Uncle Zhou.
Among the people he knows, Zhou Bo should have the greatest energy.
It’s not that he is trying to curry favor with the powerful, but it’s inevitable that one will encounter some things in life.
It is always beneficial to have guidance from a capable and knowledgeable elder.
What's more, Uncle Zhou has always cared for him and given him a lot of help and support. It is reasonable for him to visit him.
Zhou Ziwen specially brought some carefully prepared gifts, most of which were specialties he made himself or collected in Dabazi Village.
There are warm gloves made from the rabbit fur he got from hunting. The fur is soft and smooth and has excellent warmth retention. There is also homemade rice wine with a mellow aroma and unique taste. There are also some dried goods, such as wood ear mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms, which are all carefully picked and dried in the mountains and forests and are of high quality.
These things were not worth much, and he would not give away anything valuable, but for Zhou Bo, these things were just right.
After packing, Zhou Ziwen set off with the two sisters and children.
They first went to Zhou Chaoyang's house to meet up with him, as they had agreed yesterday.
Zhou Chaoyang had been waiting at home for a long time. When he saw Zhou Ziwen and his family arriving, he greeted them warmly.
"Brother Ziwen, you're here!" Zhou Chaoyang greeted them with a smile, his eyes immediately falling on the gifts in their hands. "Wow, you brought so many goodies."
Zhou Ziwen smiled and replied, "These are all local specialties from the village. Let Uncle Zhou try some."
Zhou Chaoyang nodded, then squatted down and teased Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan.
"Xiao Yueyue, Xiao Xuanxuan, do you miss your uncle?" Zhou Chaoyang asked with a smile.
Little Yueyue said obediently: "I thought about it, uncle."
Little Xuanxuan couldn't speak yet, so he tilted his head and looked at him, looking so cute.
Zhou Chaoyang couldn't help but reach out and pinch Xiao Xuanxuan's face. Xiao Xuanxuan giggled, and Xiao Yueyue also laughed.
After a short stay, everyone went to Zhou Bo's house together.
Along the way, little Yueyue ran around excitedly, full of curiosity about everything around her.
Zhou Chaoyang and Zhou Ziwen walked in front, talking about things in the village.
"Brother Ziwen, have you noticed any changes in Sijiu City since you came back this time?" Zhou Chaoyang asked.
Zhou Ziwen smiled and said, "There have been quite a few changes. There seem to be more new shops on the streets, and it's busier than before. However, Dabazi Village still feels more intimate."
Zhou Chaoyang nodded in agreement: "Yes, I've been in the village for a long time, and I've developed feelings for every tree and blade of grass there."
Zhou Chaoyang and Zhou Ziwen walked and talked, and unknowingly arrived at the family compound where Uncle Zhou lived.
After some inspection, they were allowed in.
"Is Uncle Zhou at home?" Zhou Ziwen knocked on the door gently and shouted.
"Coming, coming." A gentle voice came from inside the house, and then the door was slowly opened, revealing an energetic old man.
When he saw Zhou Ziwen and his group, a kind smile immediately broke out on his face. "Ziwen, Chaoyang, you're here! Come in, come in."
As soon as little Yueyue saw Uncle Zhou, she ran in happily.
Little Yueyue held Uncle Zhou's hand and chattered non-stop, while little Xuanxuan giggled in Uncle Zhou's arms, obviously very fond of this kind elder.
Little Yueyue has a very good memory. Ever since she met Uncle Zhou last year, she has remembered this kind old grandfather.
Zhou Ziwen and Zhou Chaoyang handed the gifts they brought to Uncle Zhou. Uncle Zhou waved his hands and said, "Oh, what else do you bring? You're so polite."
"These are the specialties of our village. Uncle Zhou, it is not easy for you to eat them normally, so I brought them to you to try." Zhou Ziwen explained.
Uncle Zhou took the gift, looked at it carefully, his eyes full of satisfaction.
"Ziwen, you are always so attentive. These things are all good, much better than those sold on the market."
After entering the house, everyone sat around a large round table. Zhou Borang made some hot tea with secret techniques, and everyone started chatting while sipping the tea.
Uncle Zhou looked at Zhou Ziwen and said with a smile, "Ziwen, are you used to staying in the Forbidden City after coming back this time?"
Zhou Ziwen replied respectfully, "Uncle Zhou, it's fine. It's just that the city has changed a lot and feels a bit unfamiliar. However, I'm very happy to be reunited with my family."
Uncle Zhou nodded, then looked at Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying and asked kindly, "Qiaoyi, Shiying, how is life in Dabazi Village? Does Ziwen bully you?"
Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying smiled at each other, and Chen Qiaoyi quickly said, "Uncle Zhou, Brother Ziwen is very good to us, and we are very happy living in the village. The villagers are very friendly. We also grow vegetables and raise chickens together, and our lives are very fulfilling."
Uncle Zhou smiled with satisfaction, then said to Zhou Ziwen, "Ziwen, what great things have you done in your village this year? Tell me about it."
"Uncle, Brother Ziwen is really amazing," Zhou Chaoyang said quickly:
"Not only did he expand the scale of the pig farm and chicken farm, he also discovered a coal mine..."
Zhou Ziwen smiled and added, "Uncle Zhou, the discovery of this coal mine has indeed brought new opportunities to the village."
"We have set up a special exploration team to conduct a detailed survey of the coal resources and determine the mining plan. Mining is currently progressing smoothly and coal production is gradually increasing."
Zhou Bo nodded slightly, his eyes showing approval: "Ziwen, this coal mine is a good thing, but you must pay attention to safety during the mining process and can't be careless."
Zhou Ziwen quickly responded, "Uncle Zhou, don't worry. We take safety very seriously. Before mining, we provided rigorous safety training to our workers and established a series of safety regulations. During the mining process, we also have dedicated personnel responsible for safety supervision to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
Zhou Ziwen then talked about the village's agricultural development: "Uncle Zhou, we haven't let up on agriculture either. In addition to expanding the scale of breeding, we've also made new breakthroughs in mushroom cultivation."
"We have cultivated new mushroom varieties with higher yields and better quality. We are also trying to grow some new crops, such as ginseng, and have made some progress."
Uncle Zhou said in surprise, "Ginseng? It's a precious medicinal herb. It must be quite difficult to grow, right?"
Zhou Ziwen explained in detail, "Yes, Uncle Zhou. Ginseng has high requirements for its growing environment. After many experiments, we have found several suitable plots of land. The ginseng seedlings are currently growing well, but further observation and management are needed."
Uncle Zhou nodded in agreement. "Well, growing ginseng is a good idea. If successful, it will bring considerable economic benefits to the village." (End of this chapter)
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