Siheyuan: A Very Happy Era

Chapter 538 The idea of ​​setting up a beekeeping research institute

"Ah!"

When Li Guoqiang saw Zhu Caixia's look, he felt happy, but he didn't care and walked straight into the house.

"Hey, Brother Qiangzi, wait for me!"

Seeing this, Zhu Caixia shouted hurriedly, then tried to catch up with the package on her back with some difficulty.

However, she still underestimated the weight of the package and was forced to stop after walking a short distance.

Helplessly, she could only stamp her feet, then hold the package in both hands and move over little by little.

Before she reached the door, Li Guoqiang's figure had disappeared behind the door curtain, making her feel angry and frustrated.

Originally, she wanted to take the opportunity to show off in front of Li Guoqiang, but in the end, she gained nothing and only suffered.

"Qiangzi, you're back!"

At this time, Xu Yuping, who was cooking dinner in the house, saw Li Guoqiang come in and hurriedly greeted him in a soft voice.

"Ok!"

Li Guoqiang nodded and agreed, then glanced at the outer room and asked softly, "Where are Auntie and Sister Shufen?"

"Oh, they are making your bed in the house!"

While answering Li Guoqiang's questions, Xu Yuping quickly stir-fried the food in the pot with a spatula. After a short while, she made the sauerkraut and pork slices in the pot fragrant.

"Okay, I'll leave these things here, and you can sort them out later when you have time!"

When Li Guoqiang heard this, he casually put the package he was carrying in the corner of the door, then gave some instructions and lifted the door curtain and walked into the east room.

As soon as he walked in, he saw Qu Yinfeng standing at the edge of the kang giving orders, while Ma Shufen and Zhu Caiyan were sticking their butts out and constantly laying kang mats and quilts on the kang, like two industrious little ants.

"Qiangzi, did everything go smoothly on this trip?"

When Qu Yinfeng saw Li Guoqiang come in, she hurriedly asked with a smile.

"Well, everything is going well. We will be able to arrange for people to harvest honey in a while."

Hearing this, Li Guoqiang smiled slightly and then replied softly.

At this time, Ma Shufen and Zhu Caiyan had just spread out the kang mat and quilt, and then they nimbly got down from the kang and looked at Li Guoqiang with eyes full of closeness and admiration.

It can be said that they witnessed with their own eyes how Li Guoqiang built such a big business in Chang County step by step.

Now, seeing that the ten production teams are about to harvest the first batch of honey, earn the first money, and thus improve the lives of more than four or five hundred families, they can't help but feel a sense of pride in their hearts.

If in the past they chose to stay with Li Guoqiang only because he was good-looking and could give them a superior life, now they have an even deeper admiration for Li Guoqiang.

This admiration not only completely offset their shame of following Li Guoqiang without a formal status, but even made them feel proud and proud of it.

However, when Li Guoqiang proposed to take them to live in another place during the meal, they were still a little scared.

"Qiangzi, why did you suddenly decide to take us away? Isn't life good enough now?"

Xu Yuping was stunned for a moment, then asked quickly.

The others also stared at Li Guoqiang closely, wanting to know the answer to this question.

"As you know, the situation outside is getting worse and worse, and most of the people in the village can see our relationship. In order to avoid any unnecessary trouble in the future, I think it would be better to leave now."

Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang hurriedly began to explain.

"But, but how are we going to leave? Will the team agree to let us go? You have to know that we are not just one or two people, but so many people. If so many people suddenly disappear, it will definitely cause big trouble."

After listening to the explanation, Ma Shufen spoke with a worried look on her face without waiting for anyone else to speak.

After all, as the daughter-in-law of a former county leader, she was not comparable to those short-sighted village women. It was easy for her to see the key issues involved.

Don't let them just leave and then be mistaken for spies.

"Don't worry, I've already thought about it."

Li Guoqiang smiled slightly, then spoke softly to comfort them: "After a while, I will propose to the county to build a beekeeping research institute in the mountains behind our village, and then let the team arrange for you all to work in the beekeeping research institute, so that you don't have to worry about causing any unnecessary trouble.

Also, regarding how we are going to leave, I already have a comprehensive plan for this, you just need to listen to me carefully."

"So this is ah!"

After hearing Li Guoqiang's arrangement, Xu Yuping, Ma Shufen and others all showed a look of enlightenment, and none of them doubted whether Li Guoqiang could do it.

Then, just as they were wondering how Li Guoqiang would take so many of them away, they heard Qu Yinfeng softly say, "Qiangzi, you can take them away when the time comes! I will stay and guard these houses for you."

"Mom, what are you talking about? How can we leave you here alone?"

When Xu Yuping heard this, her face changed immediately and she quickly spoke up to object.

Although the others didn't say anything, it was clear from the expressions on their faces that they disagreed with Qu Yinfeng's plan.

"fine!"

Seeing that Xu Yuping and the others disagreed, Qu Yinfeng waved her hands and said comfortingly, "I'm still strong and can take care of myself. Besides, the team won't treat me badly for Qiangzi's sake, so you can rest assured!"

"Grandma, I beg you, please come with us!"

When Xu Dani heard Qu Yinfeng say this, she hurriedly threw herself into Qu Yinfeng's arms, and then pleaded with a pitiful look on her face.

After saying that, she turned around and winked at Li Guoqiang frantically, wanting Li Guoqiang to help persuade her.

Li Guoqiang frowned upon seeing this, and then said in a deep voice: "Auntie, since you want to leave, let's go together. No matter what, there is no reason for us to leave you here alone!
Moreover, if you want to come back in the future, I can always send you back, so you don’t have to worry about not being able to return home, or about no one worshipping my uncle and his people.”

"Really?"

When Qu Yinfeng heard this, her eyes lit up slightly, and she asked in disbelief. "Really? You've been watching for so long, have I ever lied to you?"

Li Guoqiang nodded, then spoke seriously.

"Alright then! I'll go with you then!"

When Qu Yinfeng saw that Li Guoqiang didn't seem to be coaxing her, her heart suddenly moved.

After all, she is so old now, and her biggest wish is to see Xu Dani grow up and then marry into a good family.

Even if possible, she wanted Xu Dani to find a grandson-in-law for her to continue their family line!

The reason why she wanted to stay was not to guard the house at all, but because she was worried that after she left, there would be no one to sweep the graves of Xu Dani's grandfather and parents.

Li Guoqiang happened to see her concerns and made corresponding promises.

Therefore, now that she had no worries, she naturally no longer insisted on staying.

"Great!"

When Xu Dani heard that Qu Yinfeng agreed to go with them, she couldn't help but cheer, and also gave Li Guoqiang a thumbs up.

She knew that there was no problem that Li Guoqiang could not solve.

If there is, it is that Li Guoqiang does not want to solve it.

At the same time, Xu Yuping, Ma Shufen and others also breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, whether for future safety or out of filial piety, they could not let Qu Yinfeng stay alone.

Now that Qu Yinfeng has agreed, they can start discussing and preparing for the next move.

Li Guoqiang looked at Xu Yuping, Ma Shufen and others who were so anxious to start discussing, and waved his hand and said, "Okay, you don't have to be so anxious for now. Let's wait until I apply for the beekeeping research institute from the county!"

"Ok!"

Xu Yuping, Ma Shufen and others immediately reacted when they heard it, and then they held back and asked, "Qiangzi, where are you going to take us?"

"Xiangjiang, have you heard of it?"

Li Guoqiang smiled slightly, and then without keeping anyone in suspense, he spoke out the answer directly.

"Xiangjiang?"

When Xu Yuping, Ma Shufen and others heard this answer, they looked at each other in confusion.

Then, Zhu Caixia raised her hand excitedly and said, "I know. Brother Qiangzi said before that the milk powder that Dabao and the others drink is bought from Xiangjiang!"

After hearing this, Xu Yuping, Ma Shufen and others remembered this incident. At the same time, they also remembered that Hong Kong was thousands of kilometers away from them.

It’s such a long distance, how does Li Guoqiang plan to take them there?
Faced with their doubts, Li Guoqiang did not say the answer, but waved his hand, indicating that it needed to be kept secret for the time being.

Based on their trust in Li Guoqiang, Xu Yuping, Ma Shufen and others did not ask any further questions, but wondered silently in their hearts what was so good about Hong Kong that would make Li Guoqiang willing to give up his current stable and affluent life and try his best to bring them there.

Soon, it was early morning of the next day.

Li Guoqiang got up early in the morning, and after breakfast, he went to the apiary and took people into the mountains to dig out beehives, preparing to build the third and fourth apiaries.

When the workers at the apiary heard Li Guoqiang's plan, they immediately burst into extremely strong enthusiasm for work, and each of them was as energetic as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

Not long after, when the news reached the ears of brigade cadres such as Xu Yuliang and Sun Maocai, they could not sit still and hurriedly handed over the management work to others. Then they ran to the first apiary, held a meeting to discuss the next contract list, and waited for Li Guoqiang to come back. They were ready to ask Li Guoqiang to help select the locations of the third and fourth apiaries as soon as possible so as to organize the villagers to start work.

After all, it is almost summer now, and the various flowering plants in the mountains are about to end their flowering season.

Therefore, the sooner they can get the apiary ready, the sooner they can get the bees to bring them profits.

In this way, Xu Yuliang, Sun Maocai and others waited until sunset before they successfully waited for Li Guoqiang to bring his men back from the mountains. They also dug up 23 beehives at one time, breaking the previous record.

Seeing this, Xu Yuliang, Sun Maocai and others immediately became more anxious. Without waiting for Li Guoqiang to rest, they could not help but come forward and asked anxiously, "Qiangzi, you said you wanted to build the third and fourth bee farms. Have you chosen the locations?"

"Come on, I'll take you to see the place!"

Li Guoqiang was delighted when he heard this. He didn't try to tease them on purpose but just nodded and spoke.

After saying that, he took Xu Yuliang, Sun Maocai and others and left the No. 1 apiary. Then they walked west for more than half an hour, climbed over two or three small hills, and finally came to a small valley surrounded by mountains on three sides, with a small mountain stream next to it.

Then, he pointed to the middle of the valley and the other side of the stream, and said with a laugh, "This is the location of the third and fourth apiaries I chose for our team."

"Not bad, not bad. This place is surrounded by mountains and water. It is really nice."

When Xu Yuliang, Sun Maocai and others saw it, they all started to praise it with joy on their faces.

It's just that they just felt that this place was good based on their own feelings, but they had no idea what was good about it or why it was suitable for raising bees.

Li Guoqiang did not explain much about this. He just took Xu Yuliang, Sun Maocai and others for a walk in the small valley, determined the location of the beekeeping area, the beehive and the workers' room, and then returned to Jinshanbao before dark.

At this time, almost all the villagers in Jinshanbao knew that Li Guoqiang was going to set up the third and fourth apiaries. They all had smiles on their faces, as if the New Year was approaching.

Originally there were only two apiaries, which enabled each of them to earn several hundred yuan a year. Now that two more apiaries have been added, the money they can get at the end of the year will definitely double!

Although these two apiaries have not been fully completed yet, some people are already wondering how to use so much money.

Moreover, when they heard that the brigade was going to arrange people to build houses and improve the environment at the third and fourth apiaries, they all rushed to Xu Yuliang's house to sign up, even children and the elderly were no exception.

Obviously, they also know that the sooner the apiary is built, the sooner it can bring them profits.

Under such circumstances, in less than three days, a total of four large houses were built in that small valley, and at the same time, all kinds of weeds in the beekeeping area were cleared out.

After that, three more days passed, and Li Guoqiang successfully dug up a total of one hundred hives of bees from the mountains. He planned to move all the bees to the small valley the next day and completely set up the third and fourth apiaries.

At the same time, after a meeting of brigade cadres including Xu Yuliang and Sun Maocai, they decided that they also planned to hold the first dividend distribution meeting of the year on the spot after the third and fourth apiaries were completed.

(End of this chapter)