Lin Yue comforted him, "It's okay, don't panic. We can readjust the proportions to minimize errors. This is part of our learning process."
On the other side, Chen Yu found Uncle Li, the village carpenter, and discussed with him the making of new farming tools. Uncle Li was an experienced craftsman. He looked at the tool sketches drawn by Chen Yu, stroked his beard, and pondered for a while.
"This plow design is quite novel, but it might be a bit troublesome to make. We need to find some good wood and adjust the structure, otherwise it won't work well," Uncle Li said.
Chen Yu smiled and said, "Uncle Li, I know you're a good cook, so it'll definitely be fine. If you need any help, just let me know."
Uncle Li nodded: "Alright, I'll give it a try. If I can really make a useful tool, it will be a great benefit to our village."
As preparations progressed, the entire village was filled with a tense yet expectant atmosphere. During breaks from work, villagers would often visit the experimental fields, their curiosity mixed with some apprehension about this innovative endeavor.
Aunt Liu stood on the edge of the field, watching Lin Yue and Chen Yu working busily, and said to the people around her, "These two children are really dedicated. I hope they can succeed this time. If they can really improve the harvest, then our lives will be much better in the future." Her eyes were full of expectation, and her hands kept rubbing the hem of her clothes.
A young woman, holding her child, watched from the side. "Yes, but the risk is not small. If it fails, it will be a waste of a good piece of land." There was a hint of worry in her eyes as she gently patted the child in her arms.
Lin Yue overheard their conversation, walked over, and said with a smile, "Auntie, sister-in-law, we'll do our best. Even if we fail, we can learn from the experience and definitely find a better way in the future." Her eyes were firm, and everyone could feel her determination.
After several days of hard work, preparations for the experimental field were finally complete. Seeds were carefully sown in the newly planned plot and covered with a layer of soil mixed with new fertilizer. Everyone looked at this land full of hope and silently prayed.
In the days that followed, Lin Yue and Chen Yu went to the experimental field every day to check on the seeds. They carefully observed the germination process and recorded every subtle change.
One morning, Lin Yue arrived at the experimental field as usual. When she saw the tender green seedlings sprouting from the soil, her eyes lit up with surprise.
"Chen Yu, come and see! It's sprouted! The seeds have sprouted!" Lin Yue shouted excitedly, her voice echoing across the fields, filled with joy.
Hearing the shouts, Chen Yu rushed over. He squatted down, looked at the tender green sprouts, and a relieved smile appeared on his face: "Great, Yue'er. It seems our method worked." He gently stroked the sprouts, as if he were caressing hope.
However, their joy didn't last long. A few days later, they noticed that some of the seedlings had turned yellow and withered. Lin Yue frowned, carefully examining each withered seedling, trying to find the cause.
"Is it a problem with the fertilizer? Or is the amount of water incorrect?" Lin Yue muttered to herself, a hint of anxiety in her eyes.
Chen Yu comforted her, "Don't worry too much, Yue'er. Let's check it carefully again, we'll definitely find the problem." He put his hand on Lin Yue's shoulder, giving her strength.
They began to examine and analyze various factors, including soil, water, and fertilizer. After some effort, they discovered that the problem stemmed from overwatering, which caused the soil to become too moist and affected the root respiration of the seedlings.
"Oh, I see. We need to adjust the timing and amount of watering." Lin Yue suddenly realized, and she immediately discussed with the villagers to adjust the irrigation plan.
After the watering problem was solved, the crops in the experimental field gradually recovered and began to grow vigorously. The tender green leaves shimmered with the luster of life in the sunlight, and each leaf seemed to be telling a story of hope.
As the crops grew, new problems arose. Some pests began to invade the fields, eating the leaves. Lin Yue and Chen Yu began to research ways to deal with the pests.
"We can try some natural insect repellent methods, such as spraying with chili water or garlic water," Lin Yue suggested.
Following Lin Yue's method, everyone prepared the insect repellent and carefully sprayed it on the crops. After a period of observation, they found that this method had a certain repellent effect on pests, but could not completely eliminate them.
"It seems we need to think of other solutions," Chen Yu said, frowning.
Through continuous experimentation and exploration, Lin Yue and the villagers gradually found a management model suitable for the new planting methods. Despite enduring various hardships, the crops in the experimental fields continued to grow tenaciously. Their robust growth gave the entire village hope.
This agricultural innovation attempt was not only an exploration of new planting techniques, but also a testament to the unity and courage of Lin Yue, Chen Yu, and the villagers in facing difficulties. In the process, their characters became more resilient, and their bonds deepened. They knew that as long as they persevered, they would surely bring better development to the village.
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