Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

The sun peeked out from the horizon, marking the beginning of a new day and the start of the seminar.

Everyone in the base was busy and nervous, like clockwork. Bai Hanchuan and I didn't sleep all night, but we were full of energy because we knew that today would be a day of great significance.

After some decoration, the simple conference room looked neat and elegant. Agricultural experts and scholars from all over the country arrived one after another, and their arrival filled the originally quiet base with vitality. I saw a vigorous old man in the crowd, with white hair and a youthful face, and a sharp gaze. He was the mysterious ally mentioned by Professor Li - the retired gardening master, and also my idol, Mr. Zhou.

"Mr. Zhou, you're really here!" I excitedly went up to him, shook his hand, and could hardly believe my eyes.

Mr. Zhou patted the back of my hand and said with a kind smile, "Jinli girl, I heard about your deeds from Old Li. They are amazing! Even with my old bones, I must come and see them!"

The seminar officially began. Bai Hanchuan and I took turns to go on stage and introduced the development history, business philosophy and achievements of the planting base in sustainable agriculture to the experts and scholars present. In order to facilitate more people to participate, we also specially opened an online live broadcast so that viewers who could not be present could also watch it simultaneously.

"Our planting base is not only a base for producing high-quality agricultural products, but also a test field for exploring sustainable development models..." I stood on the stage, looking at the pairs of thirsty eyes below the stage, my heart filled with confidence and strength.

Bai Hanchuan followed up my topic and elaborated on our innovative measures in soil improvement, water resource utilization, pest control, etc., and demonstrated several green agricultural products newly developed by the base. The experts listened with great interest and raised some professional questions from time to time, and we answered them one by one.

The atmosphere of the seminar was extremely lively, and the audiences online and offline responded very positively, giving us thumbs up. At this time, a foreigner in a suit and tie walked onto the stage and said in not very fluent Chinese: "Hello everyone, I am a representative of the International Agricultural Organization..."

Although his Chinese was not very standard, he spoke every word carefully and clearly. "…We have been following the development of your base and admire your contribution to sustainable agriculture. Today, I am honored to announce that the International Agricultural Organization has decided to increase its support for your base, including providing more funds and technical assistance to help the base further expand its scale and influence, and make greater contributions to the sustainable development of global agriculture!"

His words were like thunderclaps from a low point, setting off a firestorm in the conference room. Thunderous applause broke out from the audience, and Bai Hanchuan and I smiled at each other, our excitement was beyond words. We knew that this was not only a recognition of our past efforts, but also an expectation for the future of the base.

After the seminar, many experts and scholars stayed to visit the base and had in-depth exchanges with us. Among them, there were experts from scientific research institutions and representatives from agricultural enterprises. They all expressed great interest in our planting model and expressed their intention to cooperate.

"Jinli, you're amazing!" Mr. Zhou patted my shoulder with a smile, "I really didn't misjudge you, you really did it!"

I looked at this kind old man with gratitude. His encouragement and support are the driving force for me to move forward. I know that the achievements of the planting base today are inseparable from the joint efforts of everyone, and even more inseparable from the opportunities given to us by this era.

As night fell, the base returned to peace. Bai Hanchuan and I walked side by side on the ridge of the field, looking at the starry sky, feeling a myriad of emotions in our hearts.

"Hanchuan, this is like a dream." I whispered, "We really did it."

Bai Hanchuan held my hand tightly, his deep eyes flashing with determination, "Yes, we did it. But this is just the beginning..."

He paused, and looked into the distance. There was an even wider world...

The heat of the seminar has not yet dissipated, and the atmosphere of joy still permeates the entire base. However, Hanchuan and I both know that this is only the first step in a long journey, and the real challenge has just begun.

"Jinli, the assistance from international agricultural organizations is certainly important, but we cannot rely entirely on external forces." Late at night, Hanchuan sat at the table, looking through the minutes of the seminar, frowning slightly, "We must formulate a long-term development plan as soon as possible so that we can move forward more steadily and go further."

I handed him a cup of hot tea and nodded in agreement. “You are right. It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. We must strike while the iron is hot and turn the results of this seminar into practical actions.”

We convened the backbone of the base overnight to discuss the future development direction. Everyone spoke enthusiastically and discussed every link in detail, from base construction, technology research and development, talent training, to market expansion and brand building.

"I think we should increase investment in science and technology and introduce more advanced agricultural technologies and equipment." Xiao Li, a young technician, adjusted his glasses and said excitedly.

"I suggest that we establish long-term cooperative relationships with universities and research institutions to cultivate more professional talents." Lao Zhang is an old employee of the base with rich experience, and his proposal was also recognized by everyone.

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After several days of discussion and revision, a detailed sustainable agricultural development plan was finally produced. This plan embodies the wisdom and hard work of all of us, and also carries our expectations and dreams for the future.

"Jinli, look, this is the development blueprint for the base in the next five years that I drew according to the plan." Hanchuan pointed to the blueprint on the table, his eyes sparkling, "We will build a modern seedling center, introduce water and fertilizer integration technology, and promote the three-dimensional planting model..."

I listened to his explanation carefully, as if I saw a more modernized and large-scale ecological agricultural base shining in the sun five years later.

However, just as we were looking forward to the future, a series of hurried knocks on the door suddenly rang out, "Knock, knock, knock", breaking the silence of the office.

My heart tightened, and an ominous premonition came to my mind...

"Come in!" Hanchuan put down the drawings in his hand and said in a deep voice.

The door opened, and a panicked Xiao Li trotted in, breathlessly saying, "Sister Mu, Brother Bo, something bad has happened! Something has happened to our experimental field!"

My heart suddenly sank, and a chill rushed to my head. Without asking any more questions, Hanchuan and I immediately followed Xiao Li to the experimental field.

Before entering the greenhouse, I could smell a pungent smell of pesticides from afar. I suddenly felt dizzy and my vision went dark. Fortunately, Hanchuan was quick to catch me.

"Jinli, how are you?" His tone was full of worry.

I took a deep breath, suppressed the discomfort, shook my head and said, "I'm fine, go check it out!"

When we walked into the greenhouse, the scene in front of us made us all gasp. The once green experimental field was now withered and yellow, and the once vibrant crops were now all drooping, as if all the vitality had been drained away.

"How could this happen? How could this happen?" Old Zhang looked at everything in front of him in disbelief, his hands shaking and he almost cried.

"Someone must have poisoned me on purpose!" Xiao Li said through gritted teeth, with rage burning in his eyes.

Hanchuan and I were in a very heavy mood. We had poured all our efforts into this experimental field, but now it was destroyed. It seemed as if everyone's hopes had been poured with a bucket of cold water.

"Hanchuan, what should we do now?" I turned to look at Hanchuan, hoping to get an answer from him.

Hanchuan didn't say anything, but just held my hand tightly, his eyes firm and calm. I knew that no matter what happened, he would face it with me.

"Don't worry, Jinli, we will definitely find a solution." He patted the back of my hand gently, his tone gentle but firm.

After several days of rescue, the crops in the experimental field finally recovered slowly, new buds broke through the soil, and new hope was born. Hanchuan and I stood in the greenhouse, looking at the vibrant green in front of us, and our hearts were filled with hope and longing for the future.

"It seems that our plan has to be advanced..." Hanchuan looked into the distance with a deep gaze, as if he had made an important decision.