With such exceptional talent, Shenxi had no reason not to accept him.
It would be foolish not to accept it!
Upon hearing Shen Xi's agreement, Bai Qiao stood up and formally bowed to Shen Xi: "Your subordinate, Bai Qiao, is willing to follow your leader's lead!"
Chen Xi immediately helped her up: "No need for such formalities. With your talent, I would be more than happy to invite you. How could I let you perform such a grand gesture!"
Bai Qiao smoothed a strand of her loose hair; nearly three months of life on the run had made her face look much more weathered.
"Sir, yes, corn, the kind you mentioned in your picture, I've also done some research on it. In northern Xinjiang, corn is basically used as ornamental plants by the nobility; ordinary people don't grow it much, and they don't know how to select and breed varieties, so the yield hasn't reached the standard."
"Do you have any insights?" Shenxi asked with interest.
Her knowledge of agriculture comes from the information explosion of later generations, but when it comes to serious research, she may not be more professional than the locals.
"Sir, my opinion is that if we have the opportunity, we should get a batch of corn for selection and breeding. I believe that in a few years, I can get you corn seeds with higher yield and more stable yield."
Shenxi gently pulled Bai Qiao's hand: "Then I'll be looking forward to Sister Bai's research."
Seeing how approachable the leader was, Bai Qiao felt relieved again: "I guarantee I will complete the leader's mission!"
Shenxi summoned a messenger: "Go and invite Chief of Staff Qi and Magistrate Song."
The messenger, upon receiving the order, immediately went out to relay the message.
Chenxi held Bai Qiao's hand and asked gently, "Sister Bai, don't leave this evening, have dinner with me."
After a moment's hesitation, Bai Qiao agreed: "Thank you for your hospitality, Chief."
Shenxi very kindly pulled her to sit down.
Bai Qiao felt a little uncomfortable, but did not object.
"Sister Bai, from now on you will be the head of my agricultural research and development department, um, a department that leads people to conduct agricultural research."
Shenxi reiterated, "There, everything is up to Sister Bai, including the selection of agricultural talent. No matter what you lack, I will do my best to get it for you! If you need money, I will allocate sufficient funds!"
Bai Qiao was startled. She had thought that Chen Xi would use her, and she had been gambling on her luck before she came.
But I never expected that Chenxi would let her take charge on her own.
"Commander, I'm afraid I won't do a good job."
Shen Xi smiled broadly: "With Sister Bai's abilities, I believe in you!"
One sentence, "I believe you," broke Bai Qiao's defenses!
She used to love reading agricultural books and studying farming back in her parents' home, which made her the target of ridicule from many of her sisters and was also forbidden by her mother.
Even her biological father didn't support her doing this.
Without her uncle's support, she wouldn't have so much agricultural knowledge, nor would she have been able to research new wheat varieties and hybrid rice.
My uncle was the head of the Bai family at that time, and no one dared to oppose his support.
However, she would still verbally attack him in private, but Bai Qiao ignored it all.
She enjoys doing this kind of thing, and since her uncle has provided the conditions, she's going to continue.
Her uncle told her right away, "I believe in you!"
In the end, however, she could only give the credit to her late husband.
There are too many restrictions on women in the world. Her husband's family did not support her taking the lead, nor did her parents, and her uncle, who had supported her in the past, had already passed away.
Now, finally someone has spoken up for her, and Bai Qiao's eyes welled up with tears.
This time it was exciting; she no longer had to hide behind men and could finally boldly research the things she loved.
"Thank you for your trust, Chief!" This time she was even more sincere, wishing she could develop a new variety right now.
Qi Xiuwen arrived first and was taken aback when he saw the leader warmly holding the hand of a middle-aged woman.
"Commander, is there something you need from Zhao Xiuwen?" Qi Xiuwen asked urgently.
He is busy surveying the terrain and dividing the land. He has already dug two irrigation canals outside the county town, irrigating dozens of acres of land, and is preparing to plant some Chinese cabbage, radishes, mustard greens and other vegetables first.
When Shen Xi saw Qi Xiuwen, she was also stunned for a moment. Why did he look even darker?
The handsome young man looked travel-worn.
After a moment of surprise, Shen Xi burst out laughing: "Xiuwen, you are the chief of staff and also my prime minister. Why do you always act like I'm interfering with your most important business every time you see me?"
Qi Xiuwen stood there awkwardly. If there were no outsiders, he would have accepted the leader's teasing.
How can you be so lacking in dignity in front of outsiders!
He bowed again: "Sir, Xiuwen dares not!"
Shenxi knew that Qi Xiuwen was gentle, but he was always serious and rigid when there were outsiders or his subordinates around!
Chenxi stopped teasing him and instead pulled Bai Qiao over, introducing her: "Her name is Bai Qiao, and she's my newly recruited subordinate!"
"When Song Zhen arrives, I'll give you a proper introduction."
As if on cue, Song Zhen arrived.
He first bowed to Chenxi and said, "Commander, I am late."
"It's not too late."
She was taken aback when she saw that a piece of Song Zhen's sleeve had been torn. In Bian'ai County now, who would dare to pull Song Zhen?
Song Zhen also noticed Bai Qiao at this moment, and like Qi Xiuwen, he was somewhat stunned.
When did the leader become so close to someone?
Shenxi maintained her friendly smile and gave them a detailed introduction to Bai Qiao's background, emphasizing her abilities.
"Bai Rui!" For some reason, Qi Xiuwen gritted his teeth upon hearing this name: "You're Bai Rui's daughter?"
The once elegant young man is now shrouded in hatred, and has even lost all his composure!
He took a step forward, intending to attack White Chocolate.
The sudden turn of events left Chenxi somewhat bewildered.
"Qi Xiuwen!" Zheng Ankang quickly blocked Qi Xiuwen and shouted angrily, "How dare you be so insolent next to the commander!"
Qi Xiuwen clenched his fists, his hatred still burning.
Although Shenxi had asked about Qi Xiuwen's identity, he was always unwilling to talk about it.
She judged them to be scions of prominent families, or at least to have been, based on their behavior and demeanor!
This was the first time she had seen Qi Xiuwen in such a state, completely lacking his usual composure!
Qi Xiuwen's expression finally softened under Zheng Ankang's angry shout.
But he kept staring at Bai Qiao with an unfriendly look in his eyes.
Shen Xi's face darkened. She could tolerate minor conflicts among her subordinates, but she would not allow them to harbor hatred towards each other.
"What exactly happened?"
Chen Xi sat in the main seat, his face as calm as still water, exuding a powerful aura.
Bai Qiao took a step back, experiencing for the first time the authority of Shen Xi as a superior.
Qi Xiuwen now realized he had made a grave mistake. He shouldn't have lost his composure in front of the leader, and he certainly shouldn't have tried to hurt someone in front of him!
This is a major taboo for subordinates!
He knelt properly at the lower position, performed a deep bow, and sincerely admitted his mistake: "Commander, I was presumptuous!"
In front of Chen Xi, who exuded an aura of authority, the waiters dared not utter a sound. Since they had been serving him here, they had always encountered a very gentle leader.
They respected and loved her, but they were never afraid of her.
At this moment, however, I began to feel afraid!
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