I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 147: An Unexpected Gift!

However, the heads of various workshops and laboratories at the base had finally realized, because of the bloody lesson taught by Li Zhiqiang, that although it was peacetime, due to the importance of their professions, danger still existed; one careless mistake could lead to a deep abyss.

Some men and women who liked to flirt were scared off.

Then everyone threw all their energy into work, and after a series of events, the enthusiasm of the people at the base had reached a new height.

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And on this day, Chief Engineer He, who had been busy for over a week, drove his modified tractor to the wasteland of Xiaxi Commune to pick up Qiao Qingyu.

The Poplar saplings that had been planted with Barley Grass were now ten centimeters tall.

Qiao Qingyu and Mr. Qian, leading over a hundred experienced commune members, were laboring here.

Rongrong and Xiao Hu were both by her side.

Each holding a small shovel, Qiao Qingyu did not allow them to touch the saplings but permitted them to dig up grass.

On this wasteland, the Barley Grass grew the best.

The wind today was somewhat gentle, and the sun also thoughtfully hid behind the clouds.

The saplings and Barley Grass were thriving well; thousand silk hemp had now passed the best time for transplanting. However, the head of the county’s agricultural station had applied for funding, prepared to buy the extra Barley Grass and Poplar saplings on the wasteland with the support of Lu Ye.

Combining the local soil conditions, almost no one believed it initially, but after an on-site inspection, all doubts were cleared.

Nothing was more persuasive than the sight of this verdant grassland and the endless stretches of thousand silk hemp.

Thus, the funding was smoothly approved, unlike usual when reports had to be written and various departments visited, sometimes taking months to finally receive the money.

This time, the head of the agricultural station brought the money directly.

The truck also arrived; for caution, a layer of moist soil was spread in the truck’s bed.

The head of the station and two technicians, who carefully transplanted the saplings with the commune members, came this time.

The station head then went to call the commune.

For the members of Xiaxi Commune, these three thousand acres of wasteland were initially disregarded, and only after the thousand silk hemp sprouted did they see hope and gain motivation.

To prevent the sabotage by malicious elements, apart from the militia, many commune members voluntarily patrolled, which ensured to some extent that the saplings could grow healthily.

The growing period of Barley Grass, now already twenty centimeters tall.

Due to the uneven terrain, the grassland also appeared irregular, yet being covered in lush greenery, this place imbued an unlimited, distant, and hopeful feeling.

As the root system of Barley Grass was very firm, removing it was much harder than normal weeding; moreover, this was not about removing but relocating the grass. The grass had to be uprooted entirely and then transplanted to other lands.

According to the data, in another half a month, the Barley Grass would be ready to harvest.

Everything from an inch above the roots had to be left; in a little over a month, this place would be lush again.

But as Xichuan did not have many people raising cattle or sheep, harvesting the Barley Grass was not very valuable. After discussing with Mr. Qian, it was decided to let this swath of Barley Grass continue to grow, merely serving as a green belt.

Nature was indeed miraculous. Initially, when it was barren land, the air was dry and dusty everywhere, but once the Barley Grass grew, whether it was a psychological effect or not, the air seemed to become moister.

Especially when standing in the middle of the grassland, it indeed felt exhilarating.

Qiao Qingyu really enjoyed the fresh scent of grass and trees.

At that moment, a rumbling sound of a tractor came from the distance.

In the countryside, this was the most commonly seen and heard thing, but Qiao Qingyu didn’t pay much attention and still squatted next to He Xuerong, teaching her how to dig out a plant without harming its roots. Children, especially ones like He Xuerong who didn’t talk much, needed to work with their hands. It was good for her condition.

Suddenly, Mr. Qian exclaimed in surprise, "Qiao Qingyu, can you see if that is your Chief Engineer He?"

Qiao Qingyu and He Xuerong turned their heads simultaneously.

Not far away, on an open piece of land, a somewhat familiar yet completely strange tractor came to a stop, and a man in blue overalls jumped down from it; he was tall and handsome, and he gave Qiao Qingyu a slight smile.

Qiao Qingyu stood up, holding a hoe in her hand.

It was the first time Chief Engineer He had come here.

He hadn’t driven his jeep but had come in a tractor, and Qiao Qingyu’s gaze fell on the tractor.

So beautiful!

That was the admiration from the bottom of her heart after taking a second look.

Chief Engineer He waved at Qiao Qingyu, who put down her hoe and hurried over.

Surprisingly, He Xuerong didn’t follow her but continued to dig up grass.

For her, it was all just a game, and so it was for Xiao Hu beside her.

At this moment, Qiao Qingyu had already walked quickly up to He Xiuyu. After only one glance at him, her eyes fixed on the tractor.

Qiao Qingyu’s eyes sparkled as if all the sunlight in the somewhat dim weather had gathered in her eyes. She walked around the tractor several times, patted the large sturdy tires, and observed the solid and thick driver’s cabin and tractor’s splash board, gleaming with a dark red metallic luster.

Qiao Qingy cheered up and opened the door to look inside, feeling a sense of familiarity.

She couldn’t help but turn her head to look down from her elevated position at He Xiuyu, who had his hands in his pockets and a smiling face, "Why does this tractor look so familiar?"

"Just familiar?"

"Not just familiar, it seems to be renovated and modified?" Qiao Qingyu ventured.

He Xiuyu’s eyes were smiling as he actually gave Qiao Qingyu a thumbs-up, praising, "Smart girl, open the door and see if you like the inside?"

Qiao Qingyu faintly sensed something, but she couldn’t wait to open the door and then sat down in the driver’s seat.

The seat was comfortable, the driver’s cabin was large and spacious, and the windows were exceptionally clear. freewebnoveℓ.com

At that time, the door on the other side was also opened, and He Xiuyu sat down in the passenger seat.

He gave Qiao Qingyu a slight smile, "Your reward—or compensation, you could say."

Qiao Qingyu’s eyes shone brightly as she looked at He Xiuyu.

Biting her lip without saying a word.

He Xiuyu turned towards her, gazing at Qiao Qingyu intently.

His features were gentle, his voice soft yet serious, "Are you still angry?"

Qiao Qingyu, "..."

She was done for—this man!

Even her hardened heart might well melt into softness now.