"Do people need to pay for these fruit tree seedlings if they want to plant them?"
Yang Yufen suddenly spoke up.
"If it's just one or two seedlings, there's no need to pay. But if it's a large quantity, then you have to pay."
Hearing this, Yang Yufen fell silent for a moment.
"Of course, this is for individuals. If it's a larger - scale project, like mountain - forest planting or for collectives such as communes and brigades, there will be a shipping fee if the location is far away."
Deputy Director Zhao explained.
"For the brigade collective, it's free. I'm not sure if these fruit tree seedlings can grow in my hometown area."
Yang Yufen asked. Deputy Director Zhao inquired about the location.
"Yes, they can. It's just a bit far. It might not be very convenient to send people there for guidance."
"Then how many fruit tree seedlings will probably be left here?"
"Is Sister Yang planning to help us find a place to plant the seedlings?"
Dean Li understood her meaning.
"Our brigade mainly grows peanuts and cotton. The people in our brigade are very capable, and we also have mountains. The conditions here are so good, and there are various subsidies. If it weren't for the long distance and the fact that we couldn't get such information, we would definitely be willing to give it a try."
Yang Yufen shared her thoughts.
"If so, that would be great. However, it's not easy to make decisions for the whole village collective. If you really have the intention, you can contact us at any time, but the earlier the better. Fruit trees need time to grow. The earlier they are planted, the earlier they will bear fruit."
Dean Li said to Yang Yufen with a smile.
On the other side, Aunt Wang was asking Director Zhou about the loan.
"Our loans are easy to approve. With this contract, and since Wang Shuo works at our Academy of Agricultural Sciences, it's also simple for Sister Yang. As long as her son or daughter - in - law's work unit provides a guarantee document, the loan can be processed within half a month."
Hearing this, Yang Yufen looked over. She thought it was so troublesome to get the guarantee document.
After the contract was signed, Director Zhou personally escorted the two of them downstairs and watched them leave.
"What's wrong? Why do you look so worried?"
Aunt Wang noticed Yang Yufen's expression and asked.
"I'm not sure when Xianjun will be on leave. And I'm afraid it will cause trouble for Niannian."
"I thought it was something serious. Whether it's troublesome or not, you should ask. I think Niannian definitely won't think you're causing her trouble."
Aunt Wang laughed when she heard this.
"You two are closer than mother and daughter. The guarantee document is actually just to prove the ability to repay the loan. It's just a matter of a certificate. If you're afraid you can't explain it clearly, I'll help you talk to Niannian later."
Here, Dean Hu knew that Qin Nian had asked for leave to handle some business. When he saw her come back to work, he couldn't help but show his concern.
"Did everything go smoothly?"
"Very smoothly."
Qin Nian nodded and smiled.
"Your mother - in - law loves you more than Xianjun. People who don't know might think Xianjun is the son - in - law who moves into the wife's family. You should also treat Xianjun better in return."
The older generation has their own ideas and attaches great importance to family harmony.
"Don't worry, teacher. I know."
Qin Nian promised. Dean Hu nodded in satisfaction.
When Qin Nian got off work and was on her way home, she met several children.
"Mom, mom, we're going to stay at grandma's house today. We won't come home for dinner."
Li Wu said excitedly.
"Not coming home again?"
Qin Nian frowned slightly.
"Auntie, I'll take care of the younger brothers. You can rest assured."
"Mom, I got a full score in this exam. Here's the red flower. Can you take it back to grandma for me?"
Li Wen took out his test paper and the prize. Qin Nian quickly took them.
"Okay, then don't be too noisy at your grandma's place."
Qin Nian told them and watched as the group of children ran away.
"Don't even tell mom? It feels so exciting!"
Li Wu rubbed his hands. By the time he turned his head, he couldn't see his mom anymore.
"This is a secret. Keep your mouth shut."
Li Wen covered Li Wu's mouth, and Wang Xing nodded beside them.
"Adults can't keep secrets. They'll tell each other."
"I'm covering for you guys."
Hu Zhenghao said.
"Big brother is the best."
Li Wen rarely flattered, which made Hu Zhenghao hold his chin up.
"Good that you know. Hurry up. I've got too much homework recently. It would be great if you could do it for me."
Hu Zhenghao sighed about the pain of being a student, especially a junior high school student who had to learn many new subjects.
Wang Xing snickered. The kids first went to Wang Xing's home. After quickly finishing their homework, they started to get busy.
"Mom, Aunt Wang, you're back so early today."
When Qin Nian got home, she found the door open, and the two old ladies were killing a chicken.
"Niannian is back. Just in time. There's something your mom doesn't know how to tell you clearly, afraid of getting it wrong."
Aunt Wang straightforwardly told her about the loan.
"So that's it. Mom, you could have just told me directly. Is it urgent? It's not too late now. I'll go to my teacher to get the certificate. This way, it won't delay your business."
Qin Nian thought it wasn't a big deal. The interest rate of this loan was much lower than the commercial loan that Fan Juan had told her about, and the repayment period was longer. It was really very cost - effective.
"I said Niannian is very close to you. See?"
Just as Qin Nian was about to go out, she remembered Li Wen's test paper and the red flower and turned back.
"Mom, Li Wen got the first place in the exam, a full score. Here's his test paper and the red flower."
"Oh, Li Wen took an exam. He's so amazing. Just like you."
Yang Yufen wiped her hands on the apron before taking them.
Qin Nian smiled. Every time her mother - in - law always liked to praise her along with it, which made her a bit embarrassed.
After giving the test paper to Yang Yufen, Qin Nian went out again. When she got to her teacher's house, she found it was quiet and the kids weren't there. But she didn't think much of it and rode her bike back to the research institute.
The certificate was quickly obtained. Yang Yufen wanted to give the untouched money to Qin Nian.
"Mom, we agreed that you would manage the money. I really don't need it now. You can manage it with confidence."
Qin Nian pushed the money back.
Since they had contracted the mountain, Yang Yufen and Aunt Wang didn't go to work anymore. They were waiting for the public to clear the big trees first. Director Zhou was helping with the loan procedures.
Yang Yufen went to see Gui Xiang and returned the money to her.
"Didn't we say we'd deduct it from the account later?"
"It's not needed now. Just take it back. You said you wanted to go back this year. Why not go back earlier? I have about ten days of free time and can help take care of the store."
Yang Yufen said.
"Go back now?"
Gui Xiang was a bit stunned.
"Yes. You said you wanted Changshun to grow melons next year. Now the Academy of Agricultural Sciences has a batch of fruit tree seedlings. The fruits they bear are very good. The seedlings are free, and they'll also guide us on management. I think you can let Changshun give it a try."
Yang Yufen said.
"Plant fruit trees?"
"Yes. I'm going to call the team leader. There are several mountains in our village. Each family has been allocated a bit, but there's still some collective land. There will definitely be some people who are willing and some who aren't. Let Changshun go to the team leader to contract it for a long - term period, so that no one will have any bad ideas when the fruit trees are just starting to grow."
