My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1302 Discovery

At first, the two families were just running their own businesses. When they occasionally met, they would just nod politely. Ling Xue focused on her fishing grounds, welcoming groups of fishing enthusiasts every day, listening to the surprised shouts when the fishing rods trembled, and watching the anglers leave with big fish in their arms with joy, which made her feel a sense of accomplishment. Zhou Xing was concerned about the growth of his crops, the breeding of poultry and livestock, and how to attract more tourists to experience farm life. However, an accidental opportunity broke this peace.

It was a night of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, and howling winds. Ling Xue looked at the heavy rain outside the window, and was extremely worried, because the water level of her fish pond was rising rapidly. Once it broke, not only would her years of hard work be ruined, but it might also have a serious impact on the surrounding environment. She hurriedly put on her raincoat, picked up her tools and rushed to the fish pond. At the same time, Zhou Xing was also busy on the farm. He was worried that the accumulated water in the farmland could not be drained in time, which would flood the crops that were about to mature.

When Ling Xue was trying to reinforce the embankment by the fish pond, she found that the water was rushing and she could not handle it alone. Just when she felt desperate, Zhou Xing came with several farm workers in the rain. It turned out that Zhou Xing discovered Ling Xue's predicament while inspecting the farmland. Without saying a word, they joined the flood fighting team. Everyone used sandbags to reinforce the embankment, used pumps to drain water, and fought hard in the mud. The rain hit their faces, and they couldn't tell whether it was rain or sweat, but no one complained.

After several hours of hard work, they finally succeeded in controlling the water level of the fish pond and avoided a disaster. Ling Xue looked at Zhou Xing and others with gratitude, tears flashing in her eyes. "If it weren't for you, I really don't know what I would do." She said with a sob. Zhou Xing patted her shoulder and said with a smile: "You're welcome, we are neighbors, and it's only right to help each other."

Since then, the relationship between the two has gradually become closer. Ling Xue began to pay attention to Zhou Xing's farm. She found that the agricultural products here are all natural and pollution-free, so she had an idea. She discussed with Zhou Xing and launched a "farm ecological food" package at the fishing ground. Whenever anglers catch fish, they can choose to cook it directly in the restaurant of the fishing ground, and all the ingredients come from Zhou Xing's farm. Fresh vegetables are used as side dishes, freshly slaughtered chickens and ducks are made into delicious soups, and the fresh fish caught are added. The hearty meals make anglers praise it.

This move not only added new features to the fishing grounds, but also greatly increased the number of visitors. Zhou Xing's farm also benefited from this, with more tourists coming because his farm can provide such fresh and delicious ingredients. As the farm's popularity continued to increase, Zhou Xing began to expand his business, holding various agricultural knowledge lectures, parent-child farming activities, etc.

As the cooperation deepened, the two came up with new ideas. They used the farm's site and the resources of the fishing ground to jointly create a "pastoral leisure vacation package". Visitors can pick fruits and vegetables and experience farming at the farm, and then go to the fishing ground to enjoy the fun of fishing. At night, they can also stay in the small courtyard of the homestay carefully built by Ling Xue. In the small courtyard, each guest room is named after a different fish or crop. The room is warm and elegant. The bedding is made of soft and comfortable cotton material, and the walls are hung with pastoral photography. There is also a small hot spring pool in the yard. The pool water is drawn from underground springs. After playing tired, tourists can soak in the hot springs here to relax their bodies and minds.

On a sunny weekend, a young couple came here. They first picked strawberries happily in the farm. The girl wore a floral dress and held a small basket in her hand. She shuttled through the strawberry field, and her laughter was as clear as a silver bell. The boy helped on the side, stealing a strawberry from time to time, and the sweet and sour juice splashed on the corners of his mouth. Then, they came to the fishing ground, and under the guidance of Ling Xue, the boy successfully caught a big crucian carp. The two held the fish excitedly and took one photo after another. At night, they checked into a homestay room called "Daoxiangju", soaked in the hot spring pool, looked at the starry sky, and felt the breeze blowing across their cheeks. The girl said happily: "It's great here, we will come again in the future."

There are more and more such scenes, and the cooperation between Ling Xue and Zhou Xing is getting better and better. They often discuss together how to improve the tourists' experience, from planning tourist routes to improving service details, and they put their efforts into every link.

However, the road to success was not smooth. As business got better and better, some competitors began to get jealous. In order to snatch customers, another nearby amusement park maliciously spread rumors that Ling Xue's fishing ground and Zhou Xing's farm had teamed up to cheat tourists, that the ingredients were not fresh, and that the service was not good. For a time, some negative reviews appeared on the Internet, and the number of customers dropped slightly.

Ling Xue and Zhou Xing did not panic after learning about it. They decided to respond to these rumors with practical actions. They invited major media, travel bloggers, and tourists who had unpleasant experiences but had not yet spoken out on the Internet to hold a grand "Pastoral Open Day" event. During the event, people can visit every corner of the farm and fishing grounds to learn about the source of the ingredients, the processing process, and the service standards. They also set up an on-site tasting session so that everyone can taste the fresh food and experience the high-quality service.

Tourists who were once misled by rumors have changed their views after experiencing it themselves. A tourist who had previously made negative comments online said ashamedly: "I really shouldn't have believed those words so easily. This place is much better than I thought." Travel bloggers posted detailed experience reports and beautiful pictures and videos on social media, attracting more tourists. This crisis not only did not defeat them, but made Lingxuehe Fishing Ground and Zhouxinghe Farm more famous.

As time went by, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing had new plans. They realized that education and cultural heritage were also crucial to the development of this land. So they jointly launched a "Pastoral Study Plan" to carry out various agricultural knowledge and fishing culture popularization activities for schools and families.

Every weekend or holiday, groups of students and parents come to the farm and fishing ground. The children wear miniature farming clothes and straw hats and learn farming skills such as sowing, watering, and fertilizing on the farm. The teachers patiently explain the growth cycle and ecological knowledge of crops, and the parents also participate in it, as if they have returned to their childhood. At the fishing ground, professional coaches teach children how to distinguish the movement of the fish float, how to choose bait, and the correct fishing posture. The children stared with wide eyes and listened attentively. When a small fish was hooked, they cheered excitedly. Through this study program, not only more children can understand the charm of agriculture and fishing, but also Ling Xue and Zhou Xing's careers have been injected with new vitality. Their stories have spread in the local area and become a good story among people, and they have also attracted more people to explore this charming pastoral land.

At a city tourism exhibition, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing represented their rural complex. The booth was crowded with people, who were very interested in the featured products and tourism projects they displayed. An editor of a senior travel magazine was impressed by their concept and decided to do a special report on them. Once the report was published, it attracted wider attention, and tourists from all over the country listed this place as a tourist destination.

Facing new opportunities and challenges, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing still work together. They constantly improve and perfect their products and services, participate in various tourism industry exchange activities, and learn advanced management experience. They know that this land carries their dreams and hopes, and also shoulders the responsibility of inheriting rural culture.

On another quiet night, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing stood by the fish pond. The moonlight sprinkled on the sparkling water, reflecting their slightly tired but determined faces. Zhou Xing looked at the lights of the farm in the distance and said with emotion: "It's not easy along the way." Ling Xue leaned gently beside him and said with a smile: "Yes, but as long as you are by my side, I think everything is worth it. I don't know what we will encounter in the future, but we will definitely face it together." Their figures intertwined in the night, like an inseparable part of this land, symbolizing eternal friendship and cooperation, and also foreshadowing a better tomorrow for this pastoral land.

Zhou Xing was born in an ordinary small town family. His parents are honest workers. Although the family is not rich, they gave him endless love and a warm environment to grow up in. Since childhood, Zhou Xing has been full of curiosity about everything around him, especially those towering buildings. They are like mysterious giants, inspiring his deep yearning for the world of architecture. When walking on the streets of the town, he would stop and stare at the old buildings, thinking about the history and stories behind them; when he saw the construction site on the street, his bright eyes flashed with excitement, as if he saw what his future would look like.

With this passion for architecture, Zhou Xing studied hard and was admitted to a well-known university with excellent grades. During his time at university, he eagerly absorbed professional knowledge, read every architectural book repeatedly, and poured his heart and soul into every architectural model. He actively participated in various architectural design competitions, and gradually honed his perseverance and unique design style through countless late nights and plan modifications. His design works often combine modern and traditional elements, focus on the harmonious coexistence of space and environment, and show extraordinary creativity and talent.

After graduating from university, Zhou Xing successfully joined a large-scale construction company and started as a grassroots construction worker. When he first entered the workplace, he faced a complex and difficult working environment. The construction site was dusty and the noise of machines was endless, but he never complained, but devoted himself to his work. He humbly asked experienced masters for advice. From basic construction technology to every link of project management, he studied carefully and strived to do his best. In a large commercial construction project, Zhou Xing was responsible for the construction management of some structures. He came to the construction site early every day, carefully checked the quality of construction materials, and strictly controlled every construction detail. During the concrete pouring process, in order to ensure quality, he stayed at the construction site for several days and nights, personally supervised each process, and finally successfully completed the task. He was highly recognized by the project team and superiors, and gradually emerged in the company.

In another city, Ling Xue is also embarking on her career journey in a supervision company. Ling Xue was born in an intellectual family. Both her parents are university professors. She has received a good education and cultural influence since childhood. She has a gentle and delicate personality, but she has firm principles and a strong sense of responsibility. After graduating from university, Ling Xue chose the supervision major, hoping to play her own advantages in the construction industry and ensure the quality and safety of each construction project.

After Ling Xue entered the supervision industry, she faced many challenges. As a woman, she needed to work harder to prove her ability in this male-dominated industry. But she was not intimidated by the difficulties, but devoted herself to the work with greater enthusiasm and seriousness. She studied the supervision specifications and standards in depth and constantly improved her professional quality. During the supervision of a residential project, she found that the construction unit had some quality risks in the foundation engineering. In order to meet the deadline, the construction unit tried to conceal the problem, but Ling Xue adhered to the principle, decisively issued a rectification notice, and personally supervised the rectification process until the problem was completely resolved. Her move won the trust of the construction unit and the owner, and also established a good reputation for herself in the supervision industry.

The gears of fate always start turning inadvertently. In the bidding for a large-scale urban complex construction project, Zhou Xing's construction company and Ling Xue's supervision company participated in the bidding and bidding at the same time. This project is large-scale, involving multiple functional areas and complex technical requirements, and has attracted many elite companies in the industry to participate in the competition. After months of careful preparation, Zhou Xing and his team worked day and night to repeatedly improve the project design plan and construction organization plan. With innovative design concepts and reasonable cost control plans, they successfully won the bid. And Ling Xue's supervision company also stood out in the fierce competition with its professional supervision team and rich experience, and became the supervision unit of this project.

When Zhou Xing and Ling Xue first met at the project launch meeting, a subtle feeling quietly grew in their hearts. Zhou Xing was attracted by Ling Xue's gentle and firm temperament, while Ling Xue was deeply impressed by Zhou Xing's focused and confident charm as a builder. The two gradually became familiar with each other during the communication and cooperation on the project.

As the project construction progressed, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue had more and more interactions. They often discussed the technical problems of the project together, from the design optimization of the building structure to the innovative application of construction technology. Every exchange sparked a spark of thinking. At a meeting on the selection of the project's facade decoration materials, Zhou Xing proposed a new type of environmentally friendly material that can ensure beauty and durability while complying with the concept of sustainable development.