Chapter 59 The newspaper suffered again
Lu Xingchen blew the whistle, and Chen Ruifeng soon appeared in the yard. After giving a few brief instructions, Chen Ruifeng took the order and went out.
Sitting on a worn bamboo chair, Lu Xingchen rubbed the letter paper in his hand repeatedly, making it look a little wrinkled.
There was a flicker of doubt and worry in his eyes. He was well aware of Li Tiejun's kindness in raising him. In his impression, his adoptive father was not someone who would conceal things without reason.
"Why did my adoptive father withhold this letter?" Lu Xingchen muttered to himself, his fists clenched unconsciously.
Su Qing walked in, and seeing Lu Xingchen's expression, she asked softly: "Xingchen, what's wrong with you? What's written in the letter?"
Lu Xingchen raised his head and looked at Su Qing, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.
He took a deep breath and handed the letter to Su Qing.
Su Qing took the letter, quickly glanced through it, then looked up, confusion in her eyes: "This letter... is indeed a bit strange. Logically speaking, Uncle Li shouldn't have withheld the clues to your life experience after all the hard work."
Lu Xingchen nodded. He had already made up his mind that he would find a time to ask for clarification.
Su Qing looked at Lu Xingchen, her eyes flashing with complex and deep light, as if deep in her heart, a fierce struggle was going on, and she wanted to use work to distract him.
"Uncle Lu, I have something I want to talk to you about." Su Qing's voice was soft but firm, like a willow branch swaying gently in the night breeze.
Lu Xingchen raised his head, his sharp eyes stared at Su Qing, his voice gentle and deep.
Su Qing took a deep breath and slowly told her plan: "I want to expand the scale of the farm, introduce more advanced equipment, and improve breeding efficiency. In this way, we can not only meet our own needs, but also help more villagers embark on the road to prosperity."
Lu Xingchen was silent for a moment. He knew that Su Qing's idea had been brewing in her mind for a long time.
He also understood that this was for the good of everyone, but he was still a little worried, "Are you sure you want to make this choice now? Will the villagers accept such a change?"
Amelia Su’s eyes flashed with determination, and her tone became even firmer: “I believe in my own judgment. Although there will be difficulties, I am not afraid.”
Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard outside the yard. It was Chen Ruifeng who came in with an anxious look on his face. He walked directly to Lu Xingchen, as if he wanted to whisper in his ear.
"There are no secrets in front of my sister-in-law. Just tell me directly." In front of Su Qing, Lu Xingchen changed his usual cautious attitude and showed an upright temperament.
"I just went to the town post office and made a phone call. The provincial leader said he didn't know anything about the letter from Kyoto," said Chen Ruifeng.
"I don't know, is what Tang Zimo said true?" Lu Xingchen fell into deep thought.
These days, Lu Xingchen has been thinking about his own life experience and is always absent-minded.
Even after Chen Ruifeng called the provincial government overnight and returned, he still didn't understand the situation and was still feeling uneasy.
However, the next day, the silkworm house was in a state of bustle and bustle, and Lu Xingchen could not stay out of it.
He understood that he couldn't just consider his own selfishness, he should have the obligation to solve the current problem for Su Qing.
At the silkworm breeding farm, the scene before them shocked them.
The field was in a mess, the newly introduced breeding equipment was damaged, and some villagers were pointing and talking around the equipment.
"What happened?" Su Qing frowned, scanning the scene with eyes as sharp as knives.
The villagers stood up one after another, with obvious resistance in their tone.
"We are not used to these new equipments, and they are expensive. We cannot afford them."
"Yes, what those so-called experts say is totally unrealistic and is simply talking to a cow."
"I think this is just too reckless. You want to run before you even learn to walk. There is no such thing in the world!"
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Su Qing's face turned serious. She knew that this was not just a problem with the equipment, but also the villagers' resistance to new things.
She took a deep breath and then said calmly: "I know what you are worried about, but this is for our future. I will learn with you and overcome difficulties together."
In order to regain the trust of the farmers and benefit the people from the new scientific and technological achievements brought by the experts, Su Qing and Lu Xingchen began busy work in the following days.
During the day they teach villagers how to use new equipment at the farm, and at night they return to night school to offer training courses for the villagers.
They are changing the villagers' perceptions bit by bit through their actions and sweat.
In the night school class, Lu Xingchen is using his carpentry skills to make practical tools for the villagers.
His technique was extremely skillful, and every stroke of the axe and every chisel was just right, as if his every movement was telling of his determination and belief.
"Uncle Lu, you are such a genius." Su Qing looked at Lu Xingchen with admiration in her eyes.
Lu Xingchen just smiled at her.
After days of hard work, Su Qing got up early and went to bed late. After running-in exercises and classroom trials, the villagers finally appreciated the convenience and magic brought by the new equipment.
In response to the experts' lectures and Lu Xingchen's demonstrations, the villagers gradually put aside their resistance and instead developed a strong interest in the operation of the equipment.
More importantly, since the use of the new equipment, the quality of silk has made a qualitative leap and improvement, and sales channels have also been opened up.
Upon hearing the result, the whole commune was in an uproar.
Su Qing and Lu Xingchen smiled at each other. They knew that this was the result of their joint efforts.
The problem at the breeding farm had just been solved, and on this day, Su Qing was busy in the silkworm house.
At some point, a familiar figure appeared in their sight.
That's Ru Mengyun.
Her eyes were complex, showing both gratitude and guilt.
Su Qing turned around and pretended not to see it.
Her appearance here will definitely not be a good thing.
The sudden appearance of the stranger attracted a lot of discussion from several women working nearby. They kept discussing the gossip in their world in the corner.
Seeing that Su Qing ignored her, Ru Mengyun felt bored and turned around and left the silkworm room.
At the door, she happened to meet Lu Xingchen, so she followed him away silently.
Looking at the two people's leaving backs, Su Qing's face suddenly darkened.
The newspapers used as padding in the silkworm house were destroyed in an instant.
Night fell again and Su Qing returned to the courtyard.
She saw Lu Xingchen sitting under the grape trellis, sipping tea and looking up at the starry sky.
Su Qing had a sullen face and said nothing when she saw her and walked straight into the house.
Lu Xingchen followed behind and tried to hold her hand, but she shook him off with force, causing him to stagger and almost fall to the ground.
Su Qing's anger burned in her heart. She didn't understand why Ru Mengyun appeared again, which made her trust in Lu Xingchen waver.
As for Lu Xingchen, he understood that he had to explain everything as soon as possible.
Otherwise, the relationship that you have worked so hard to build may be harmed.