nycdaug Chapter 155 New Technology Projects
Chapter 155 New Technology Projects
Brother Gao's words made Li Mu's heart skip a beat. He didn't expect Vice Mayor Zhao to suddenly bring up the project.
"Brother Gao, what kind of project is it? Am I capable of handling it?"
"Don't rush, let me finish. This project is about the agricultural development of our village. Vice Mayor Zhao values it highly, saying that your eggs are of good quality and he wants you to try and see if you can make this project a success."
Upon hearing that it was a project related to agricultural development, Li Mu immediately perked up: "Brother Gao, please tell me quickly, what exactly is this project?"
Brother Gao cleared his throat: "This project mainly aims to promote a new type of agricultural planting technology to improve the yield and quality of crops. Vice Mayor Zhao thinks you are a smart and hardworking young man, and wants to entrust this project to you for pilot testing. If it succeeds, it will not only drive the economic development of our village, but also set an example for other villages."
In fact, Vice Mayor Zhao's original words were: "If you can do it, give it a try; if you can't, then forget it. Don't force yourself."
But Brother Gao had to make sure Li Mu thought of it in an inspiring way, so that he would feel it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"Mu Zi, you'd better seize this opportunity. Vice Mayor Zhao is a big shot in our city. It's your good fortune that he's taken a liking to you. If you do this well, there will be many benefits. Not only will you make a lot of money, but you'll also make our Li Family Village famous in the city, and it will be much easier to get things done in the future."
Li Mu, however, was unwilling to take the lead. What skills did he have? With only Lao Wang and Lao Zhang helping him, he dared not take on such a big job. He scratched his head: "Brother Gao, I'm afraid I can't do it. I don't have any special skills. I can only raise chickens and grow blueberries. I don't understand these new agricultural planting techniques. What if I mess it up?"
Upon hearing this, Brother Gao became anxious: "Mu Zi, how can you be so unambitious? This is such a great opportunity, how can you give it up so easily? Since Vice Mayor Zhao has taken a liking to you, it means you have the potential. You have to believe in yourself!"
Li Mu was still somewhat hesitant: "But I really don't understand this."
"However, I know some people who know this stuff. I'll introduce them to you and give it a try. I don't have the skills myself. Or, how about I talk to Old Wang and Uncle Zhang? They helped me grow my rice, and they know a lot more than I do. Brother Gao, what do you think?"
Brother Gao pondered for a moment, then nodded: "That's fine. Old Wang and Uncle Zhang are both experienced veterans in our village. Let them give it a try."
"So what are you going to do? You're not going to do anything?"
Li Mu smiled sheepishly: "Brother Gao, please don't tease me. Although I don't know anything about planting techniques, I can run around and help with the arrangements."
"Mu Zi, you're quite something, kid. You're smart and know how to find help. I'll put in a good word for you with Vice Mayor Zhao, and maybe this will work out."
Li Mu scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed: "Brother Gao, I'll have to trouble you to put in a good word for me. I really don't have much experience and I'm afraid I'll mess it up."
Brother Gao laughed heartily: "Mu Zi, don't worry, I'll take care of this. I'll talk to Vice Mayor Zhao. Just relax and prepare for this new challenge."
Li Mu mentioned this to Lao Zhang and Lao Wang. When they heard that it was a project about new agricultural planting technology, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes, but then they showed interest.
Old Zhang slapped his thigh: "Muzi, this is great news! Although we are experienced farmers, we still need to learn new technologies. If it can really improve yield and quality, then our lives will be much better."
"Yes, Mu Zi, you must seize this opportunity. It's such an honor for our village to be a pilot village! Don't worry, although I'm old, I can still move around and I'm willing to help you."
Li Mu recommended the two men to Brother Gao and focused on growing his own rice and green-shelled chickens.
The newly raised chickens were all fine and laid eggs quite frequently, so Li Mu took the opportunity to buy another two hundred chickens from the old man.
The old man was startled: "What do you need so many chickens for? It's not about raising more and better; it depends on whether you can take good care of them. Egg-laying hens are very valuable."
Li Mu chuckled: "Uncle, don't worry, I'm experienced this time, I'll definitely be able to take good care of them. Besides, I have no choice, there are just too many orders, and the current supply of chickens simply can't meet the demand."
Old Zhang was delighted to hear this: "It seems your business is getting bigger and bigger. Okay, I support you! Two hundred it is, I'll go catch some chickens for you right away."
After catching the chickens, Li Mu chatted with Lao Zhang for a while before driving away in his tricycle loaded with chickens.
Tian Xiaohu helped out from the side, and the two chatted as they worked.
"Brother Mu, do you think we can really get this new agricultural planting technology project going?" Tian Xiaohu asked with some concern.
"Why are you worrying about this? You should think more about how to raise chickens well and grow blueberries well. Let's do what we have at hand first, one step at a time. We'll discuss the next step when we get news from Old Wang and Grandpa Zhang. Don't worry, there's always a way out. We'll definitely figure something out."
Two months have passed in the blink of an eye, and in another month, it will be time to harvest the rice in the paddy fields. Li Mu stood on the ridge of the field, looking at the golden rice fields. He found it very pleasing to the eye, and his rice was growing well. He couldn't be happier. He turned to Tian Xiaohu and said, "Xiaohu, look how much rice this is growing. Our harvest this year is sure to be good."
Tian Xiaohu nodded with a smile: "Yes, Brother Mu, it seems our efforts have paid off. Once the rice is harvested, we can sell it for a good price and share the profits with the villagers."
Li Mu patted Tian Xiaohu on the shoulder: "Well said, we must continue to work hard to ensure that everyone in the village lives a good life. By the way, any news from Old Wang and Grandpa Zhang?"
Tian Xiaohu scratched his head: "Brother Mu, I haven't asked yet. How about I go ask now?"
Li Mu thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, go and ask them. See how things are progressing over there, so we can have some idea of what's going on."
Tian Xiaohu responded and turned to run towards Old Wang and Grandpa Zhang's house.
A moment later, Tian Xiaohu came running back, panting: "Brother Mu, Brother Mu, something bad has happened! Old Wang and Grandpa Zhang said they can't handle that new agricultural planting technology project!"
Upon hearing this, Li Mu's heart skipped a beat: "What's going on? Didn't they say they were interested in new technologies? Why can't they handle it now?"
Tian Xiaohu took a breath and said, "They said that the new technology requires some advanced equipment and specialized knowledge. They are too old to learn those new things and can't afford the equipment. So, they decided to give up."