Era: I was a farmer at the foot of Yaoling Mountain

"Secretary Fang, after the New Year, the hospital will need a batch of rare herbs. Can you provide them?"

Purchaser Zhang paid the bill and took the opportunity to chat with Fang Wei while the goods were being loaded.

"It should be no problem. Tell Section Chief Jia to wait for my call. By the way, the holidays are coming soon. I've prepared some New Year's goods for your section. You can take them back with you."

Fang Wei planned to send some peanut oil and soybeans to the hospital's purchasing department. It wasn't much, but it was a token of his appreciation.

Unexpectedly, buyer Zhang refused it sternly, saying that it was too conspicuous and taking it back would mean getting into trouble.

"Captain Fang, are you rich in these things? Can you sell us some at a fair price? If you can sell us some supplies, that would be better than anything else."

Buyer Zhang changed the subject and suggested buying some supplies.

I wouldn't dare accept it for free, but if I buy it with my own money, then there will definitely be no problem.

"It's a small matter! Not to mention your department, even if the entire Chinese Medicine Hospital wants to purchase some supplies, I can get them."

Fang Wei was sure that the other party was not playing hard to get, so he smiled and joked with him.

He thought that sending some New Year's goods to the other party would make them happy, but in the end, they avoided him. This was not his fault. A buyer in the purchasing department was severely punished for the same thing, which is why everyone is worried.

To be honest, it's a great achievement to get affordable supplies these days.

"Secretary Fang, are you kidding? If this is true, I must report it to Section Chief Jia immediately."

"Really? I'll have someone accompany you to the commune to make a phone call."

Fang Wei didn't say anything more and directly sent a tractor to take buyer Zhang to the commune.

Section Chief Jia was overjoyed when he received the call. These days everyone was trying to find ways to get New Year's goods, but he had forgotten about Fang Wei.

He asked purchasing agent Zhang to return directly after loading the car, and he would personally take care of the New Year benefits.

When Zhang, the purchaser, returned from the commune, the herbs were already loaded onto the truck, so he followed the truck back to Chenzhou. Before leaving, he told Fang Wei that Section Chief Jia would come personally and that he would no longer be responsible for the welfare matters.

the next day.

Chief Jia and the hospital's logistics manager came to the second team. They purchased a total of 1000 kilograms of peanut oil, 1000 ducks, 1000 chickens, and 30 pigs.

Because the logistics manager was present, Fang Wei and Section Chief Jia didn't talk much. After loading the car, they returned directly to Chenzhou.

[Produce broiler chickens, points +4000]

[Produces Mallard, points +4500]

[Produces piglets, points +7380]

Total points: 8483230.

There are 2319 pigs left in the farm.

Currently, the pigs on the pig farm are all Ningxiang spotted pigs, each weighing only about 200 kilograms.

However, Ningxiang Huazhu pork is very popular in the market and is slightly more expensive, costing less than 1 yuan per catty. This is the price Fang Wei gave the Chinese medicine hospital, which is considered very cheap.

The prices of chickens and ducks have gone up, but Fang Wei still sold them to the Chinese medicine hospital at 1 yuan per catty, and the team received a total of 15880 yuan in cash.

As for the 1000 kilograms of peanut oil, the team did not charge any money, but let people take it back and try it. If they liked it, they could come back to buy it next time.

Because it was a gift to the unit, Section Chief Jia and the logistics manager didn't say anything, but just kept expressing their gratitude.

Next, the team decided to slaughter the pig.

For the Lunar New Year, everyone had to eat more meat, so the team decided to slaughter 150 pigs. In addition, everyone in the team would receive a chicken, a duck, and 5 kilograms of eggs.

[Produces piglets, points +36900]

[Produce broiler chickens, points +8000]

[Produces Mallard, points +9000]

[Produce eggs, points +10000]

Total points: 8547130.

There are 2169 pigs left on the farm.

Everyone received chickens, ducks and eggs, and then went to the threshing ground to wait for the pork to be distributed.

A few firecrackers were heard in the distance, and the annual Spring Festival arrived as scheduled.

The Fang brothers have prepared a lot of New Year's goods. This is a tradition of the Chinese people. Even if they are frugal at other times, they are willing to spend money during the New Year.

Lunar New Year's eve.

A lot of people gathered at Fang Wei's house.

During the winter break, Fang Tao and Fang Tingting returned home, bringing the total to nine people. Adding Guan Chongyang and Sun Daoren, the total was eleven.

It’s more lively when there are more people, so everyone gets together to have the New Year’s Eve dinner.

Because of their status, Wu Maosheng and others usually don't come to Fang Wei's place during the New Year and other holidays. Fang Wei is very kind to them, so they naturally don't want to cause trouble for him.

Although Fang Wei called them many times, no one was willing to come.

Fang Wei was halfway through his meal at home when he ran out to visit Wu Maosheng and the others in the dormitory. As a result, the eight people who had been sent down to Luo Gong's place gathered there, also preparing a full table of dishes, and chatting while drinking and eating.

The Chinese New Year should be lively, otherwise it would be boring.

"The Party Secretary is here?"

"I came to see everyone. Bring me a cup and I'll have a few drinks with you."

Fang Wei had received the news before the New Year that these people were really leaving. He estimated that they would not return after returning, so these few glasses of wine were a silent farewell for them.

Time flies, and some people have gray hair in the blink of an eye.

Fang Wei didn't let everyone clink glasses together, but instead clinked glasses heavily with each person, as if he wanted to engrave everyone's appearance in his mind.

"Third brother, there's something wrong with you. Tell me the truth, is there something wrong?"

Wu Maosheng put down his wine glass, his expression became serious, and then he said this.

He knew Fang Wei too well, and seeing him like this, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. To be honest, these people have been through a lot, and if they find anything unusual, they will think the worst.

"It's Chinese New Year, what could possibly happen? Even if something does happen, it's a good thing, not a bad thing. Come on, stop overthinking and drink."

Fang Wei drank more than ten glasses of wine before he stood up and said goodbye.

He originally wanted to take advantage of the New Year's opportunity to invite these people to his home, but they refused to go, so he had to come over and toast them himself, hoping that their future will be smooth.

When we got home, everyone was chatting animatedly, and everyone was full of expectations for tomorrow.

Over the years, everyone has come through hardships, from not having enough food to now having enough food and clothing, and life is getting better day by day.

Even Mr. Guan, who had always been restricted from drinking, drank two more glasses.

There are people setting off firecrackers outside all the time, which is also a very obvious change, bringing the festive atmosphere of the New Year.

The sound of firecrackers bids farewell to the old year, and New Year's Eve passes by unknowingly.

A few days passed quickly.

As soon as we got back to work after the New Year, the relevant documents were issued to the team.

Wu Maosheng, Gao Qingshan and others have performed well in the areas where they were relocated, and as of now, the policy has been implemented and they will all return to the city to report to their original units.

The years have worn away their edges, but have allowed them to shine in the countryside. When Fang Wei thinks of this, he can't help but feel deeply moved.

"Third brother, are Old Wu and the others leaving now? Let's send them off in the name of the Second Team. They have made great contributions to the production team and the brigade."

Zheng Hu was reluctant to let these people leave, but he sincerely hoped that they could start a new life.

Disturbed by this contradictory psychology, he came to Fang Wei hoping that the team could organize a farewell event so as to leave him with something to remember.

"Are you out of your mind or have you been kicked by a donkey? Who are they? They are personnel who have been sent down to the countryside. It's only because the time has been too long and their performance is good that they have been allowed to return to the city according to the policy.

You openly held a farewell party for them. Who were you trying to impress? Or were you trying to express your dissatisfaction with someone? Huzi, I'm very disappointed in you. You're such a grown-up, but you can't use your brain before you speak or act?

Fang Wei was almost irritated to death by Zheng Hu. How could the other party not even have this little bit of awareness?
Some things cannot be brought to the surface. For example, if you have a good relationship with some of them, you can see them off privately, but how can you organize a farewell event in the name of the production team?
Isn't this obviously giving others a handle?

Besides, some friendships are expressed in the little things in daily life, rather than in such formalistic things.

"I'm sorry, Third Brother. I didn't think it through. I just feel so upset."

Zheng Hu would not get angry just because his third brother scolded him. He didn't even know who to be angry with.

This guy is also a man of temperament, but his ideological awareness needs to be improved.

"Okay, go make the arrangements. The day after tomorrow, we'll send them to the county by tractor. Once we get there, someone will give them letters of introduction, food coupons, and travel expenses—enough for them to get back to their units."

Seeing Zheng Hu's expression, Fang Wei's heart softened and he stopped scolding him.

After Zheng Hu left, Fang Wei called Accountant Liu and asked him to help Wu Maosheng and the others deal with the remaining items. For example, things like rice, peanuts, and soybeans couldn't be taken away, so it would be better to sell them directly.

Wu Maosheng and others all chose to take peanut oil back, and they also brought some dried goods.

Fang Wei did not show up. Everyone who needed to say goodbye had already said goodbye. It would be uncomfortable for everyone to meet now. He didn't like that feeling.

On the third day, early in the morning, Wu Maosheng and his companions took their belongings and headed straight for the county town on a tractor.

The eight of them were also very uneasy. Over the years, they had regarded the team as their home and had deep feelings for this land.

Now that he is leaving suddenly, they are filled with reluctance.

"This third brother must have known about this for a long time, but he didn't tell us. Do you remember New Year's Eve? He came over to toast us all and drank more than ten glasses in one go.

I felt something was wrong at the time, but I didn't think about it that way. Alas, he was actually seeing us off that day, but we were too slow to react.

Wu Maosheng kept talking, and before he knew it, his eyes were covered by a layer of mist.

Luo Gong is a lesbian and more emotional, and she has already burst into tears.

"Look, is that Party Secretary Fang standing over there?"

Gao Qingshan has good eyesight and suddenly pointed to a small hill in the distance and said.

Everyone turned their heads and saw a man standing straight on the hill, watching the tractor leave.

"It's Secretary Fang. He's here to see us off."

Everyone waved desperately towards the hill, and Fang Wei also waved.

"Congratulations, you will be city dwellers again when you go back."

Fang Wei turned around and left the spot, going directly to the brigade headquarters.

The departure of these eight people had a significant impact. He needed to fill the vacancies left by Gao Qingshan, Luo Gong, Wen Gong, and others. Otherwise, the work of the forestry team, the sideline team, and the bamboo factory would be affected.

Time flies.

In the delivery room of the county people's hospital, a loud cry was heard.

Later, the nurse came out of the delivery room and called out, "Who is Pan Lianhua's family member?"

Fang Wei, who had been waiting outside for a long time, immediately jumped up and walked over to the nurse: "I am Pan Lianhua's husband."

"Congratulations, your lover has given birth to a daughter, both mother and daughter are safe!"

The nurse smiled slightly, and after saying this, she turned around and went back to the delivery room.

"thanks, thanks!"

Fang Wei finally breathed a sigh of relief and was also very happy.

He and Pan Lianhua both wanted to have another daughter, and their wish came true and they really had a daughter.

Five days later.

Pan Lianhua took her daughter back home.

Grandpa was so happy that he asked his sister to hold her daughter and show her to the old man. Only then was Grandpa satisfied.

"Third brother, your daughter looks exactly like Lotus when she was little. She will definitely be very beautiful when she grows up."

Grandpa pulled Fang Wei to sit down and told him many stories about Pan Lianhua’s childhood.

Fang Wei found it funny. The baby hadn't grown up yet and looked very ugly. He didn't look like a little beauty at all.

He named the eldest son Fang Hongbin, so what should the second son be named?

Fang Weiyi listened to her grandfather's rambling while racking her brains to come up with a name for her daughter. After much deliberation, she finally decided on Fang Jie.

"Grandpa, I named my daughter Fang Jie."

Fang Wei told his grandfather about his idea, and his grandfather smiled and agreed.

It is relatively simple to name people in this era, and many people tend to pursue the characteristics of the times. For example, there are many names like "Jianjun", "Jianguo", and "Jianhong".

The name "Fang Jie" is quite common nowadays and sounds pretty good.

When he talked to Pan Lianhua about it, she immediately agreed. However, she made a small request: "Third brother, can you secretly ask Old Master Guan to calculate whether this name is suitable for your daughter?"

Fang Wei couldn't help but roll his eyes, but in the end he said nothing and turned around to find Guan Chongyang.

"Third brother, your name is great! According to the baby's birth date, she lacks water in her destiny, so it is very important to have water in her name."

Guan Chongyang asked Fang Wei why he came, then asked for the baby's birth date and calculated it.

Then I thought the name "Fang Jie" was very good.

"Thank you, old man. I'll go back and talk to Lianhua."

Fang Wei returned home and told Pan Lianhua exactly what Guan Chongyang had said.

Pan Lianhua was very happy and named her daughter "Fang Jie" from then on.

night.

After dinner, Fang Wei found that his son was a little listless and sat in the corner without saying a word.

"Binbin, come on, go for a walk with daddy."

Fang Wei dragged his son out, and the father and son walked along the village road to the river.

The little guy didn't say a word along the way, frowning like a little adult.

Fang Wei didn't ask him, he was just a child after all. Finally, he couldn't help himself and asked, "Dad, now that we have a younger sister, will you only like her and not me anymore?"

"How could that be? You will be the eldest treasure of the family, and your sister will be the youngest treasure of the family. Both of your parents will love you."

Fang Wei suppressed his laughter and explained to his son.

The little guy immediately became happy when he heard it. Although he didn't say anything, who could hide his happy eyes?

Fang Wei didn't say much. If he told the brother to love and give in to his sister, the little one would probably develop a rebellious mentality again.

He suddenly had a younger sister, and it took him some time to accept it mentally.

"Dad, I want some candy."

The father and son walked back home from the river. Before they entered the house, Binbin suddenly said something.

"Children can't eat too much sweets, or their teeth will be damaged. I'll give you some peanuts later, but you must remember to brush your teeth before going to bed, okay?"

"got it."

After Fang Wei entered the house, he grabbed a handful of fried peanuts for the child, and Binbin sat there eating happily.

The next day.

Taoist Sun found Fang Wei and said that he was going to continue prescribing medicine for Grandpa Guan and Grandpa.

"There's nothing wrong with me. Please prescribe the medicine for them. I'll go get the medicine later."

Fang Wei agreed immediately. The family was not short of money and there was still enough money to pay for the medical treatment and medicine for the two elderly people.

Taoist Sun then took the pulse of Guan Chongyang and Grandpa and prescribed a prescription for each of them.

The contents of the two prescriptions were similar, so Fang Wei went to Chenzhou in person. Section Chief Jia enthusiastically helped him buy all the necessary medicinal materials and also gave him certain discounts.

Maybe it’s because I donated some peanut oil to the hospital before the New Year, so the discount on medicine this time is even bigger.

In fact, relationships are built step by step, and the final result must be mutual benefit. Otherwise, the relationship between the two parties will not last long.

"Secretary Fang, the hospital has asked me to treat you to a meal. Please don't refuse. I have a mission."

Fang Wei bought the herbs, and Section Chief Jia insisted on having a meal with Fang Wei.

This is indeed a task assigned by the hospital leaders and is also a means of maintaining relationships.

"Okay, you guys are so enthusiastic that I feel a little embarrassed."

Fang Wei did not refuse and went to have a meal with Section Chief Jia.

After dinner, he boarded the bus to Xinlin County with his bags and returned to the brigade that afternoon.

Then he called Taoist Sun over and asked him to check the quality of the herbs.

"They are all good things! Third brother, you have all the herbs, I will boil medicine for them right away. However, you have a baby here, so I'd better go to my senior brother."

Taoist Sun took into consideration that Pan Lianhua had just given birth to a child and the child was very young, so he went to Guan Chongyang to decoct medicine.

With his care, Fang Wei doesn't have to worry too much about the health of the two elderly people and can devote his main energy to the upcoming spring sowing work.

morning.

Zheng Hu arranged the agricultural machinery team and the team's main strong laborers to start harvesting rapeseed.

This year's rapeseed grows better than in previous years. After harvesting the rapeseed, some of the rapeseed leaves can be used for breeding, and the rest can be turned into the ground to fertilize the soil.

The tractor rumbled into the farmland and began to plow the land.

Mechanized operations are very fast, saving a lot of labor and allowing for early preparation for the subsequent sowing of rice and cash crops. (End of this chapter)