After some discussion, the group decided that since they still had some free time and Mo Yuan was available, they should seize the opportunity to go to the agricultural school together to purchase a batch of mushroom spawn.
In fact, before this, Mo Yuan had consulted with Teacher Yan who came to visit and learned that they did indeed have a supply of bacterial strains.
However, these strains are usually only promoted and used on a small scale, and the results are not ideal. At that time, due to the immaturity of various conditions, Mo Yuan could only take a simple sniff.
Now that the greenhouse has been renovated, preparations can begin.
Considering that the eldest sister needed to take care of two children and that it was not convenient for her to travel, it was ultimately decided that Mo Yuan would lead Gouzi and Mo Chunsheng to the agricultural school by car.
Originally, they also planned to visit their second brother, because he hadn't been home all summer and the family missed him terribly.
However, when Mo Yuan arrived at his second brother's dormitory, he found no one there. It seemed that, just as his second brother had said in his letter, he had gone out for an internship with his supervisor.
On a sweltering summer day, with the school on summer vacation, the campus was quiet. After much inquiry and searching, Mo Yuan finally found Teacher Yan, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, in an old dormitory building.
When Teacher Yan saw Mo Yuan, a look of surprise appeared on her face: "Little Mo, why did you suddenly come to see me? Is there something you need?" Mo Yuan quickly explained his purpose and told her about his experience in greenhouse farming and the difficulties he was currently facing.
Upon hearing this, Teacher Yan couldn't help but exclaim, "You're really lucky to have found my place. Schools are on holiday now, so we shouldn't be able to receive people from outside the school like you. Besides, we are a school, and our teaching duties are quite heavy; we're not a dedicated agricultural extension station. But since you've come, I can't let you leave empty-handed. We happen to have a batch of mushroom spawn on hand, and I can take you to see it. If you think it's suitable, I can share some with you. After all, your operation isn't very large, only three greenhouses, so you shouldn't need much. We've met, and I don't want you to have made a wasted trip."
Mo Yuan was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you, Teacher Yan, you're so kind! You were already a great help with the big white pig issue before, and this time we're even more grateful to you." Teacher Yan smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Don't mention it, it's nothing. I hope this batch of bacteria will be helpful to you, and I wish you success in your cultivation."
Time flies, and lunchtime is here in the blink of an eye.
Mo Yuan inadvertently discovered that Teacher Yan lived alone, presumably because her family did not live there.
Upon inquiry, it was indeed the case; it turned out that this was merely her dormitory, and her family did not reside here.
After a moment's thought, Mo Yuan suggested that everyone go out for lunch first, and then check the bacterial cultures after they had eaten. At first, Teacher Yan politely declined, saying she didn't want to trouble others, but Mo Yuan was adamant, and after repeated persuasion, Teacher Yan finally agreed to have lunch with everyone.
He believed that this meal was a way to express his gratitude to Teacher Yan for her long-term help.
In addition, he had some questions he hoped to get guidance from Teacher Yan, since she was not only proficient in theoretical knowledge, but also often participated in practical operations and accumulated a lot of valuable experience.
Gouzi and Mo Chunsheng knew absolutely nothing about these things, so they were very much looking forward to this rare learning opportunity to ask Teacher Yan some professional questions. Teacher Yan was deeply moved by their sincerity in seeking her guidance and readily agreed to their request.
Afterwards, the group left their home and went to a small restaurant near the school gate. Although the restaurant wasn't large, it looked quite clean and tidy. They went inside, found a seat, and ordered some simple dishes. When the food arrived, they discovered it was all home-style cooking, but the taste was quite good.
Being able to establish oneself at the school gate requires some skill; at least Gouzi and Mo Chunsheng were enjoying their meal and chatting as they ate.
The entire process was mainly dominated by questions from Mo Yuan and others, which were patiently answered by Professor Yan. Professor Yan's primary focus was teaching, so he was naturally very knowledgeable about various theoretical concepts, and thus he spoke fluently and eloquently.
She not only gave a detailed introduction to each step of mushroom greenhouse cultivation, but also explained the necessary preparations for mushroom greenhouses to Mo Yuan and others, drawing on previous practical experience.
Mo Yuan wasn't entirely ignorant of what Teacher Yan was saying, as he had read some related materials before. However, he listened attentively, understanding that this wasn't just for his own learning, but also to provide Mo Chunsheng and Gouzi with more knowledge and experience.
Seeing how attentively they listened to the lecture, Mo Yuan felt very gratified. Everyone tries their best to seize any opportunity that arises.
Watching Teacher Yan speak so eloquently, Mo Yuan had an idea. He thought to himself: Wouldn't it be a pity not to make full use of such a professional talent? Anyway, it's a holiday now. If we could invite Teacher Yan to Xiao Mo Village to give my older sister and the others some on-site guidance, it would definitely be much more effective than me just talking on paper.
However, we need to think of a better way to persuade Teacher Yan.
After finishing their meal, Teacher Yan led the three of them to a warehouse on campus.
After entering the warehouse, Teacher Yan led Mo Yuan to a corner, stopped, pointed to a pile of mushroom bags in front of them, and began to explain in detail. He said, "This is the oyster mushroom spawn that I want to recommend to you."
We have conducted numerous experiments here, and the results show that this oyster mushroom is very well adapted to our local environment and climate. It not only tastes delicious but also offers considerable economic benefits. More importantly, its cultivation method is relatively simple and easy to master, making it an excellent choice for beginners like yourself.
Therefore, I suggest you try growing this type of oyster mushroom in your first greenhouse. Once you've gained enough experience, then you can consider trying other varieties. Mo Yuan, what do you think?
Mo Yuan had complete trust in Teacher Yan's professional knowledge. He listened carefully to her introduction, and the familiar image of the oyster mushroom came to mind.
He knew that this mushroom would become a common ingredient in later generations, but it was a rare commodity at the time. Because it needed to be grown in greenhouses and required certain technical support, the current market supply was limited, and the economic benefits were bound to be considerable.
After some thought, Mo Yuan nodded, indicating his agreement with Teacher Yan's suggestion, "Okay, then I'll follow your arrangements, Teacher Yan."
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