Zhang Zhengrong's eyes lit up, and he slapped his thigh. "Xiao Ye's idea is great! Why should I do it myself? I can just hire people. Brother Qiu, do you want to come along?"
Zou Hanqiu looked hesitant and undecided. Unlike Zhang Zhengrong, he didn't really yearn for farm life. He had done enough of that when he was a child, and besides, he was filming every day, so he didn't have time for a vacation.
"Your sister-in-law's birthday is coming soon, right? If you built a resort here and named it after her, she would definitely be very happy." Zhang Zhengrong knew his friend's thoughts and spared no effort in persuading him. Sure enough, Zou Hanqiu's expression softened.
"Brother Qiu, didn't you dream of having your photos selected for National Geographic? Actually, it's not that your photography skills are bad, it's that you chose the wrong scenery. The scenery here is so beautiful, it would definitely be selected..."
Zhang Zhengrong spoke eloquently and persuaded Zou Hanqiu to say he would think about it. But he seemed to be really interested; he just wanted to hold back for a little longer.
Ye Qingqing found it amusing. She hadn't expected Zhang Zhengrong to be so good at conning people, with a whole repertoire of tricks up his sleeve. In comparison, Zou Hanqiu was rather clumsy with words and not good at speaking.
However, Zhang Zhengrong's eloquence also impressed her. Several counties around Pingjiang will be among the top 100 counties in a few years. Their economies are developing very fast, and their housing prices are naturally rising rapidly. But now they are so cheap that they are practically given away for free. It is actually worth considering investing in them.
However, if she wants to invest, she has to go to Lin Shufang's hometown, where she is relatively more familiar.
After their afternoon nap, everyone was full of energy and ready to go hiking to see the thousand-year-old Torreya grandis king. Lin Shufang and the old man, however, were not feeling well and decided not to go, choosing to rest at home instead.
My older cousin led the way, pointing out the scenery along the way and reminding us to watch our step. He was very attentive. Torreya trees grow on mountains. They can be planted on flat land, but they won't bear fruit. This is the main reason why seedlings brought from China cannot be successfully planted. The climate is completely different, so they cannot bear fruit.
The graves of the Torreya grandis tree king and Mrs. Zou's great-grandfather are not far apart. Mrs. Zou went to pay her respects to her great-grandfather first, kowtowed several times, and offered sacrifices. The grave was very grand, as big as a house, and surrounded by lush cypress trees. It was quiet and pleasant, and very clean. Not a single weed could be seen, which showed that her eldest cousin often came to clean it.
Ye Qingqing and the others also offered incense. The old man was a very open-minded scholar, as could be seen from his willingness to strongly support his son's studies abroad. He was not as pedantic as some old-fashioned people. It was just a pity that he was born at the wrong time and encountered war. Otherwise, the old man would not have lived in a small county town in Shengxian. He regretted that he had accomplished nothing in his life until his death.
After visiting the graves, my older cousin took them to see the thousand-year-old Torreya grandis tree, which is located on the edge of a cliff. Its canopy is like a castle, and you can't feel any sunlight when you stand under it. It's a great shade in the summer.
The trunk was so thick that it would take ten people to encircle it. Zou Hanqiu took many photos from various angles, and the clicking of the camera never stopped. There were other Torreya grandis trees on the hillside, all quite old, and they were covered with many green fruits, all of which had grown this year and could not be harvested for three years.
The Chinese torreya tree and the dawn redwood are somewhat similar, but the Chinese torreya is not as straight. Their leaves are very similar, and they also resemble the yew. The tree shape is also very beautiful. When they are seedlings, they can be used as bonsai, and they have extremely high economic value.
However, they are just ordinary fruit trees now, and the locals don't take them seriously. My eldest cousin's family has dozens of them. Actually, it belongs to the entire Zou family because the other branches of the family have all moved out, and my eldest cousin takes care of the mountain. A large area of the mountain belongs to the Zou family.
"These trees will be very valuable in the future, so please don't cut them down," Ye Qingqing solemnly instructed.
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