Li Xiangdong has been back in Yanjing for a month now, and during that time he has not found an opportunity to meet with Liu Donglai.
However, Professor Liu Minle in Pengcheng was very anxious and called Li Xiangdong twice, both times to inquire about the progress of the genetically modified seed research report.
Having no other option, Li Xiangdong called on his fourth brother-in-law, Liu Junbo, to go directly to Liu Donglai's house to block him.
Liu Donglai's residence was guarded by many guards, so the two of them squatted in a place where there were no guards and waited.
They waited until evening before they saw Liu Donglai's car slowly approaching.
Li Xiangdong's eyes lit up, and he quickly jumped up to stop the car.
His sudden action startled the driver, who slammed on the brakes, nearly throwing Liu Donglai off the bus.
The driver stuck his head out and angrily shouted, "Who is it! Are you out of your mind?!"
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Liu Dongjia's living room.
Liu Donglai poured a cup of tea for Li Xiangdong and Liu Junbo each. His eyes were bloodshot and he looked extremely tired.
"You two! Why couldn't you call me? Why did you have to run to the street corner to flag down a car? What if I hit you?"
Liu Donglai had just scolded the two men outside, and seeing their expressions now, he was still furious and couldn't help but say a few more words.
Li Xiangdong chuckled, "Isn't it because you're so busy? We can't get an appointment with you at all! We could only come up with this clumsy idea of just coming here and waiting for you to come."
Liu Donglai said irritably, "Who are you calling a rabbit?"
Li Xiangdong quickly said, "I am, I am, I am the rabbit!"
Liu Donglai rubbed his temples and said seriously, "Tell me, what important matter brings you here today?"
Instead of answering, Li Xiangdong asked, "Have you read the report on genetically modified seeds jointly signed by Professor Liu Minle from Pengcheng, Professor Geng from Yanjing Agricultural University, Professor Hao from Yanjing Agricultural University, and Professor Li?"
Liu Donglai frowned. "Agriculture is not under my jurisdiction."
He's in charge of business.
Li Xiangdong said, "I know it's not your responsibility, but this research report is related to the fate of our country. The breeding experts attach great importance to this matter. The report has been submitted for more than a month, and it's been like a stone sinking into the sea, with no news at all. Professor Liu, could you please put in a little effort?"
Liu Donglai squinted.
He knew that Li Xiangdong was not one to exaggerate, so if he said it concerned the fate of the nation, then it probably really did.
He unconsciously straightened his posture. "Come on, tell me, what exactly happened?"
Li Xiangdong succinctly recounted the key points of the entire report to Liu Donglai.
Liu Donglai pondered for a moment and said, "Genetically modified seeds?"
"Yes, genetically modified seeds. Now that Americans have mastered the technology of genetic modification, I believe that in the near future, these high-yield genetically modified seeds will dominate the market."
Our country is vast and rich in resources, with a rich plant gene pool. If they take our seed genes and register them as patents, we will be left with no recourse but to suffer in silence.
Uncle Liu, just think about it, our country has hundreds of millions of farmers! What a scale that is!
Do you think they would give up such significant economic benefits, or the opportunity to control our country's food supply?
Liu Donglai's heart pounded like a drum.
However, he had another question: "How did you know about genetically modified seeds?"
How did Li Xiangdong, an ordinary farmer, know about the genetically modified seeds that Monsanto in the United States only successfully developed this year?
You're not an expert in this field!
Li Xiangdong knew that Liu Donglai would ask this question, and he had already prepared his answer in his mind over the past month.
When Liu Donglai asked, he immediately began to speak fluently, “Because I often pay attention to foreign news. I read every single issue of newspapers and magazines!”
Oh well, don't worry about how I know this, anyway, that's what the experts think now.
You must take this matter seriously and remind leaders in the relevant fields to pay close attention and take preventative measures in advance.
Liu Donglai glanced at Li Xiangdong thoughtfully, not believing a single word of the nonsense Li Xiangdong had just uttered.
But every time Li Xiangdong said something that sounded unconventional and impossible, it eventually came true.
Therefore, although he did not believe Li Xiangdong's excuses, he still listened to his advice about genetically modified seeds.
However, when speaking to their superiors, they still had to put in a lot of effort to cover up Li Xiangdong's involvement.
"I understand, I'll handle this. Do you two have anything else to do? If not, get out of here. I've been in meetings all day and night, I'm exhausted, I need to rest."
Liu Donglai chased people away.
Li Xiangdong and Liu Junbo quickly told Liu Donglai to go and rest.
Liu Junbo had to go to work tomorrow, so he had to go home early. Li Xiangdong had something on his mind and wasn't in the mood for small talk, so the two of them went home separately.
Walking down the main road, Li Xiangdong felt that Liu Dong's gaze towards him earlier was strange.
He thought about it again, and finally gave a bitter smile. Ever since the Yanshan earthquake, Liu Donglai had probably started to doubt him.
never mind!
There are some things that must be said, and some things that must be done, and even if your secrets are discovered, you still have to go all out.
Li Xiangdong thought for a moment and realized that he had a good relationship with Liu Donglai, so he figured Liu wouldn't treat him as a heretic and hand him over to the country's secret departments for investigation.
However, despite thinking this, Li Xiangdong secretly decided to keep a lower profile in the future.
The next day, Li Xiangdong called Professor Liu and recounted his meeting with Liu Donglai in detail.
On the other end of the phone, Professor Liu remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "We've done everything we could; the rest is up to fate."
Li Xiangdong replied firmly, "I believe in the fate of the nation; destiny is on our side."
After hanging up the phone, Li Xiangdong felt much more relaxed.
In two days, Ning Ruoruo will be going to school.
By the way, she applied to Yenching Agricultural University.
Professor Liu introduced Ning Ruoruo to Professor Geng and other botany experts from Yanjing Agricultural University in advance.
After sending Ning Ruoruo to school, Li Xiangdong returned to Lijiapo.
At this time, the Mid-Autumn Festival is almost here again.
Looking at the calendar poster that was gradually thinning, Li Xiangdong felt a deep sense of emotion. Time flies, and in just a few months it will be the New Year again.
Lijiapo is doing very well now.
Perhaps because the people of Lijiapo are more open-minded and able to quickly grasp economic trends, and use the most advanced technologies, Lijiapo's collective industries did not fall into decline in the competitive environment of the emerging private enterprises. Instead, they took the lead and became the leaders.
Moreover, many young people in Lijiapo have bravely started their own businesses with the encouragement of the village.
Of course, their initial funding for starting a business was provided by the village.
Li Xiangdong is very satisfied with the current state of Lijiapo.
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