It was just a defeat.
Now, hearing Chen Xuan say that this was his farm, the Old Village Chief couldn't help but chuckle. "Xiao Chen, while your farm is impressive, I must remind you that raising Tian Yu is not such a simple task."
"If you really can cultivate Tian Yu, then the Chen Family Village will surely prosper." The Old Village Chief's words trailed off, and his expression froze.
Blinking in surprise, the Old Village Chief looked at Chen Xuan and dryly asked, "Xiao Chen, the project you're talking about, could it be this one?"
"Yes!" Chen Xuan nodded and smiled. "I have already developed a brand new variety of Tian Yu."
"Old Village Chief, this is the project I have arranged for Chen Family Village. What do you think?"
Chen Xuan smiled faintly, exuding an indescribable confidence. He believed that with his help, Tian Yu from Chen Family Village would soon become a household name, leading the village down the path to prosperity.
The Old Village Chief nodded eagerly. If the project Chen Xuan mentioned was indeed this one, then everything would be fine. The Old Village Chief had already tasted the deliciousness of Tian Yu; once experienced, that flavor was unforgettable!
Thinking of this, the Old Village Chief paused for a moment. After hesitating, he said, "But Xiao Chen, if you are going to raise Tian Yu on a large scale, will it affect the quality of the meat?"
"No," Chen Xuan replied with a faint smile. He seemed to have anticipated the Old Village Chief's concern and led him into the small courtyard.
He heated oil in a pan and removed the scales. Another piece of Tian Yu was placed into the pot.
As the fragrant aroma wafted through the air, the Old Village Chief realized that what Chen Xuan said was true; he hadn’t been deceiving himself!
"Great!" The Old Village Chief exclaimed excitedly as he clapped his hands. "Let’s finalize this! I’ll hold a meeting right away to discuss and push for early implementation of the project."
"Sounds good." Chen Xuan had no objections but also shared his thoughts: "Old Village Chief, if this project can indeed be implemented, I hope my father, Chen Dahai, can take my place as the project leader."
"Chen Dahai?" The Old Village Chief paused in surprise as an image of Chen Dahai's honest demeanor flashed in his mind.
After some thought, the Old Village Chief readily agreed. With that, everything was settled. He hurried off, eager to hold a meeting about how to vigorously promote Rice Field Fish Farming in Chen Family Village.
As for Chen Xuan, he returned home, intending to discuss the recent matters with his father, Chen Dahai. Upon arriving, he found Chen Dahai still awake, seemingly waiting for his return.
Seeing Chen Xuan enter, Chen Dahai smiled and asked, "Are you done with your business?"
"Yes," Chen Xuan replied, plopping down on a chair and pouring himself a glass of cold water, which he drank with satisfaction.
Chen Dahai shook his head and chuckled, "You're not a kid anymore; you're a big boss now. You shouldn't be so careless about your image."
"Haha! What big boss? I'm just a farmer," Chen Xuan said nonchalantly as he wiped his mouth.
He casually asked, "Dad, didn't you say you wanted to talk to me about something? What is it?"
When it came to serious matters, Chen Dahai's expression turned solemn. He said in a low voice, "Do you know where I’m working now in Jianghe City?"
"Where?" Chen Xuan asked in surprise, wondering if his father had recently struck it rich given his mysterious demeanor.
"I'm at Zhou Shoufu's Shuisheng Group," Chen Dahai replied quietly.
"Zhou Shuisheng?" Chen Xuan exclaimed in astonishment.
"Yes!" Chen Dahai nodded proudly. "Even though I don’t have much education or experience, when I went for the interview at Shuisheng Group, they chose me right away and offered me a supervisory position."
"Hmph! Pretty impressive, right?" Chen Dahai puffed out his chest with pride.
Chen Xuan chuckled oddly at this revelation. After thinking for a moment, he began to piece together the situation. This had to be Zhou Shuisheng's doing—an effort to strengthen their relationship further. Truly worthy of being Zhou Shoufu!
The operation was seamless, almost flawless. If it weren't for Chen Dahai bringing it up, Chen Xuan wouldn't have known at all.
Shaking his head, Chen Xuan didn't dwell on the trivial matters. He smiled and said, "Dad, didn't you mention you had something to discuss with me? What is it?"
Hearing Chen Xuan's question, Chen Dahai smiled mysteriously. "Son, you might not believe this! Just a few days ago, President Zhou thought I had a knack for business and is preparing to make me the head of a newly established company. I would be fully responsible for advancing the new project of this company. However, President Zhou mentioned that this new project requires water from Qing Xuan Farm. So I came to discuss it with you, hoping to implement this project at Qing Xuan Farm."
"Oh?" Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow in surprise. So this was what Chen Dahai wanted to talk about. Although he didn't know exactly what project Zhou Shuisheng was referring to that needed his lake water, he speculated it was likely related to aquaculture. After all, this was Zhou Shuisheng's foundational project.
With that thought in mind, Chen Xuan had a few more guesses. After pondering for a moment, he slowly replied, "That's fine; we can discuss the details later."
"Oh, by the way, Dad, I also have something to discuss with you." Chen Xuan quickly explained the Rice Field Fish Farming project.
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Dahai raised his eyebrows in curiosity. He stroked his chin and muttered, "Could it be that I, Chen Dahai, really have an extraordinary talent for management? Why is it that everyone keeps coming to me?"
Rice Field Fish Farming was Chen Xuan's project, and Chen Dahai was determined to lend his full support. He even thought ahead: if Rice Field Fish Farming clashed with Zhou Shuisheng's new company schedule, he would quit his job with Zhou Shuisheng and come help his son instead. After all, he was Chen Xuan's father!
After their conversation, Chen Xuan and Chen Dahai finalized the specific details. As they looked outside, they noticed the sky was beginning to darken.
Chen Xuan hurriedly got up and headed towards Qing Xuan Farm, saying as he walked, "It's settled then. I'll contact you in a few days."
"Alright!" Chen Dahai waved his hand, watching Chen Xuan leave before turning back into the house.
Looking at the old furniture inside, Chen Dahai felt that his long days of hardship were finally coming to an end. The Chen Family was about to prosper!
With that thought, a joyful smile appeared on Chen Dahai's face.
As for Chen Xuan, after finishing the tasks related to Rice Field Fish Farming, he also completed Zhou Shuisheng's Dragon Fish breeding project in the following time.
Once again, he brought glory to the country and became a Star Scientist!
【The End.】
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