Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

"...the original owner." I tried to keep myself calm and took out the land use certificate. "Hello, we have legally obtained the right to use this land and are currently expanding the base."

The man snatched the certificate, flipped a few pages roughly, and sneered disdainfully: "You think you can take over my land with just this piece of paper? You outsiders, don't even think about it!" Behind him were several burly men, all of them looked ferocious and looked like they were ready to eat people.

My heart sank.

"We clearly bought this land with our own money, and all the procedures are legal and compliant." I suppressed my uneasiness and argued.

But the man didn't listen at all, and shouted unreasonably: "What legality and compliance? I have lived here for decades, this land is mine! Get out of here!"

I took a deep breath and tried to keep myself calm.

"Sir, if you have any objections to the land ownership, we can take legal action. But please do not hinder our construction now."

The man sneered and winked at the burly man behind him.

They immediately surrounded us and glared at us menacingly.

The workers on the construction team were so frightened when they saw this that they dared not move and looked at me worriedly.

I felt like a lamb surrounded by wolves, isolated and helpless.

Over the next few days, I ran around trying to solve this sudden problem.

I went to various departments including the Land Administration Bureau and the Planning Bureau with various documents and certificates, but I always got the same response: further investigation and more supporting documents were needed.

I was kicked around like a ball, exhausted both physically and mentally.

Looking at the documents in my hand, I feel that this new journey has just begun and is full of ups and downs.

In the evening, I dragged my tired body back to the base. Bai Hanchuan came to greet me with obvious worry in his eyes: "What happened? Is the problem resolved?" I shook my head and handed him the documents in my hand.

He took the document with a frown... "I know a land law expert..." he suddenly said.

Bai Hanchuan held my hand and said firmly: "Don't worry, I have contacted a land law expert who is very authoritative in this area." I looked at him and a glimmer of hope ignited in my heart.

The next day, the expert came to the base.

He is tall, wears gold-rimmed glasses, and his every move exudes professionalism and confidence.

He carefully reviewed the documents and certificates we provided, and personally visited the disputed land.

After returning, he said confidently: "The ownership of this land undoubtedly belongs to you, but there were some omissions in the previous registration information, and someone took advantage of it."

In the next few days, the expert relied on his extensive network of contacts and professional knowledge to quickly find the key evidence - a long-forgotten title deed, which clearly recorded the ownership change history of the land and directly proved the legal rights and interests of our base.

When the arrogant man saw this solid evidence, he was suddenly speechless. The strong men behind him also hung their heads in dejection, and their previous arrogance disappeared completely.

They left in disgrace and never dared to harass us again.

My heart finally settled down and I breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at Bai Hanchuan, I held his hand gratefully: "Thank you, Hanchuan, if it weren't for you, I really don't know what to do." He smiled gently: "We are husband and wife, we should support each other."

After the land issue was resolved, we began to introduce new planting techniques and varieties in preparation for expanding the base.

New drip irrigation technology, new disease- and pest-resistant varieties, everything is full of hope.

However, new technologies also bring new challenges.

Some old employees have a poor acceptance of new technologies and new varieties. They are accustomed to traditional planting methods and are full of resistance to these new things.

"Does this foreign thing really work?" Lao Zhang, the most experienced employee in the base, muttered doubtfully, holding the drip irrigation equipment in his hand.

I walked over and patiently explained: "Lao Zhang, this drip irrigation system can accurately control the amount of water and fertilizer, increase production, and save water resources..."

"I still think the old method is better. I've used it for decades without any problems." Old Zhang shook his head stubbornly and put the drip irrigation equipment aside...

Lao Zhang's resistance was like a bucket of cold water poured down on me, instantly cooling my originally high enthusiasm.

I knew that the promotion of new technologies would inevitably encounter resistance, but I didn't expect the resistance to be so great.

I took a deep breath and decided to organize a training course myself, inviting experts to explain drip irrigation technology and the advantages of new varieties.

In the training classroom, I looked at the old employees sitting sparsely there, and my heart felt heavy.

The expert's speech was simple and clear, but the people in the audience felt drowsy and some even whispered to each other.

"This thing sounds mysterious, can it really be better than our old method?"

"I don't think it's possible. After so many years of farming, do I still need them to teach me?"

I suppressed my irritation, walked to the front, picked up the drip irrigation equipment, began to demonstrate the operation, and explained the benefits it brought with actual cases.

"I know everyone is used to the old methods, but the times are advancing and we must keep up with the times. New technologies can help us increase production and increase income..."

Before I finished speaking, Lao Zhang stood up and said in a tough tone: "Manager Mu, we have been farming for decades. We have seen everything. These new technologies may look fancy, but they may not be suitable for the land here!"

Several other senior employees also echoed, and the classroom suddenly became noisy. I felt a sense of powerlessness in my heart. Are all my efforts in vain?

In the evening, when I got home, I was still depressed.

Bai Hanchuan saw my frustration. He didn't ask anything, but silently prepared a warm candlelight dinner for me.

The soft candlelight and delicious dishes made me feel a little better.

"Don't lose heart," Bai Hanchuan held my hand and comforted me softly, "Any reform will inevitably encounter resistance. You have to believe in yourself and believe in those who are willing to learn new technologies."

His words flowed into my heart like a warm current. I looked at him and felt his love and support. "Thank you, Hanchuan."

"We are a family," he smiled softly, "I will always be with you."

I nodded, hope rekindled in my heart.

I believe that as long as we persist, we will be able to overcome difficulties and develop and expand the base.

The next day, as soon as I walked into the office, I saw Xiao Li running towards me in a panic...

"Manager Mu, this is bad!" Xiao Li was sweating and looking pale. "Strawberries similar to ours appeared on the market, and the price...the price is 30% lower than ours!"

My heart tightened, and a chill instantly spread throughout my body. "The same strawberry? Are you sure?"

"I... I saw it with my own eyes!" Xiao Li handed me a strawberry while trembling, "Look, the size, color, and even... even the taste is almost the same!" I took the strawberry and looked at it carefully. Indeed, except for the slightly smaller size, other aspects are almost exactly the same as the new varieties bred in our base.

I took a bite, and the sweet and sour juice spread in my mouth. The taste... is indeed very similar, but when I tasted it carefully, it seemed to lack a bit of the unique fragrance of our strawberries.

An uneasy premonition came over me.

"Immediately arrange for people to investigate in major markets to see the sales of this strawberry, and... its source!" I gave the order, trying to stay calm.

"Okay...Okay!" Xiao Li responded and left hurriedly.

I immediately went to find Bai Hanchuan, who was checking the latest sales data. Seeing my serious expression, he immediately put down the report in his hand. "What's wrong, Jinli?"

I briefly explained the situation, and he frowned. "It seems someone is targeting us on purpose."

“Could it be a competitor?” I thought of the several large planting bases that had refused to cooperate before. “They have the strength and motivation to do so.”

"We can't rule out this possibility," Bai Hanchuan pondered for a moment, "but we can't rule out the possibility that someone has stolen our technology." My heart was shocked, and I suddenly remembered the existence of the space system. Could it be... someone knows my secret?

The thought gives me chills.

"The most important thing now is to find out the source of the strawberries," Bai Hanchuan analyzed calmly, "Only by finding the source can we solve the problem."

I took a deep breath and tried to calm the anxiety in my heart.

"You are right, we must find out the truth as soon as possible." A new challenge has been placed before us, and we must win this battle!