The Reborn Wicked Mother-in-law: The Officer Son Returns Home, Stunned

Chapter 157

"Indeed, it's a pity. Then what does 'contracting the mountain' mean?"

Aunt Wang asked further.

"Don't urban residents have allocated farmland? As the economy develops, the number of family members in a household is increasing, but job opportunities are limited. People can choose to engage in more activities. Our country has a vast territory, and many barren mountains in various places are not being utilized. Just like the barren mountain land that our Agricultural Research Institute can apply for, it can be leased."

"Of course, when the government allows ordinary people to lease land for cultivation, it also provides subsidies. For an area like this, about thirty to forty mu, it only costs three hundred yuan a year. If you lease it for ten years, you can pay only for the first three years first, and then pay year by year after the fruits are harvested."

Yang Yufen nodded while listening. When farming, one still has to pay agricultural taxes. Three hundred yuan a year, which averages to less than ten yuan per mu, is actually not much.

"Paying for three years at once is almost a thousand yuan. It's not a small amount. Moreover, even if you get the mountain land, you can't plant on it directly. Those big trees with intertwined roots need to be removed, and you'll have to pay someone to help. A whole family can't handle it alone."

Aunt Wang continued.

"Are these trees still owned by the state? After leasing, will the state saw them down and take them away, or how will they be dealt with?"

"These trees are indeed state - owned. What you're leasing is the land. The big trees will be sawed down and taken away, but you can handle the tree roots by yourself. However, it's all clearly defined. Generally, you can handle the trees as thick as a bowl by yourself."

The two directors had been asked the same questions countless times and had answered them just as many times.

Aunt Wang nodded. No wonder no one had been willing to contract the mountain. If the trees on the mountain were included, there'd be no fear of losing money. But since there were only small trees, the value was low.

"Can it only be leased for ten years?"

"Of course not. Ten years is the shortest lease term. You can lease it for fifteen, twenty, or even thirty years. However, the price will be different every ten years, and it depends on the policies at that time."

Deputy Director Zhao added.

"Sister Wang, are you interested? Wang Shuo works at our Agricultural Research Institute. This is his field. If you're one of our own, I can go to the higher - ups to ask about more favorable policies for support. I'll definitely make sure our own people don't suffer. Things like fertilizers and agricultural machinery will be easily accessible."

As Deputy Director Zhao spoke, the eyes of Dean Li and Director Zhou also lit up. How could they have forgotten to ask the family members of their own institute?

"I'm really a bit interested, but it'll take three or four years just to grow fruit trees, and the later investment cost is too high."

Aunt Wang looked hesitant.

"Actually, you can do more than just plant fruit trees. Our Agricultural Research Institute has many research projects every year. Not to mention the long - term ones, just take herbs as an example. Some precious herbs take a long time to grow, but some commonly used herbs are very suitable. They can be harvested annually. Although the price isn't very high, the demand is large."

Deputy Director Zhao began to explain in detail, and Yang Yufen stopped what she was doing.

"In the first year, transplant the fruit trees first. Our fruit tree seedlings are large - sized, with a high survival rate. After the fruit trees take root firmly in the first year, you can start planting herbs in the second year."

"In the third year, when the trees bloom, you can keep bees. This can increase the pollination and fruit - setting rate. However, in the first year of fruiting, thinning the fruits is necessary. Although there will be fewer fruits, it's good for the fruit trees and prepares them for the next year's harvest. In the next year, it's not suitable to plant herbs under the trees, but you can raise chickens and ducks in a free - range manner!"

"Won't the chickens dig out the tree roots?"

Yang Yufen couldn't help but ask. She was an expert in raising chickens.

"Hehe, Sister Yang is right. This situation does exist. So, you need to control the density of the chickens, that is, the number. Don't raise too many, and you also need to feed the chickens. This can reduce the situation of them digging out the tree roots."

Suddenly, a group of students carried farm tools and came over. They greeted Dean Li and the others one by one and quickly started to divide the work.

Aunt Wang pulled Yang Yufen aside and they talked while cutting grass.

"Good sister, I think this business of contracting the mountain to grow fruit trees is very promising."

This was the first time in many years that Aunt Wang had been particularly interested in something.

"I also think it sounds good."

Yang Yufen nodded.

"The rent isn't actually the most troublesome part. It's the labor cost for opening up the wasteland later that's high. It'll cost at least ten thousand yuan from the start of opening up the land until the fruit trees bear fruit."

Aunt Wang had already calculated in her mind. After opening up the land and planting, the main costs for maintenance are weeding and fertilizing. The major expense is in the early stage, and the rent for the land is actually the lowest cost.

"I have a sum of money in hand. It's more than enough if I contract it alone. But it'd be boring to do it alone. Sister, let's do it together. We're still young enough to live for at least another ten years. Let's just think of it as preparing more assets for our children."

Aunt Wang looked at Yang Yufen. She had noticed that Yang Yufen was interested just now. In particular, she really liked Yang Yufen's initiative. They always got along well when working together.

"I think it'll work if we do it together."

Yang Yufen hesitated for only a moment. She had also wanted to contract land for farming before, but there was no suitable opportunity at that time. Now, the right one had come right in front of her eyes. Whether it's planting fruit trees or not, the fruits are delicious, and there'll be a place for the children to play when they grow up. How nice.

"Then shall we go to Dean Li now?"

"Don't be in a hurry. Just now, the two directors said we could apply for more benefits. It's not us who are in a hurry now."

Aunt Wang held Yang Yufen back.

"Okay, let's finish today's work first."

Yang Yufen also calmed down and quickly got back to work.

Fan Juan called Qin Nian out.

"It's really not easy to meet you. I've got good news for you. We've received an order for two hundred units."

Fan Juan took out the contract.

"So soon? Isn't the fellowship event not even started yet?"

Qin Nian thought it would have to wait until after the fellowship.

"Of course, we can't just wait around. I took advantage of my connections and took some people to the factory for a visit. Our washing machines are so good. There must be people who can recognize their value."

Fan Juan said confidently.

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Qin Nian's words gave Fan Juan even more pleasant surprise.

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Fan Juan's eyes sparkled.

Qin Nian leaned closer to Fan Juan and whispered. After listening, Fan Juan was very excited.

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After the excitement, Fan Juan quickly calmed down. With new products coming up, better preparations for expansion are needed.