Courtyard House: My Hidden Wheat Seeds Caused a National Sensation

Then the genetic background of these varieties will become increasingly narrow, and some resistance genes may be completely lost.

"If...someone discovers this weakness of ours and introduces corresponding diseases or pests in a targeted manner..."

He paused, letting his words carry weight.

"Then our bean fields may suffer a devastating blow in a very short time."

You can all imagine the chain reaction that would trigger.

The room was completely silent.

A moment later, Zhou Mingkai and the other four took a deep breath almost simultaneously, their faces filled with astonishment and realization.

Li Jianye's words were as if they had opened a door that they had never seriously examined before.

They were all deeply moved by Li Jianye's words.

The office door was pushed open at that moment.

An elderly man with gray hair walked in, clapping and smiling.

"Hello, Dean!"

The five young people inside immediately stood up to greet them.

The elder nodded slightly to them, then turned his gaze to Li Jianye.

"Comrade Li Jianye,"

His voice was filled with undisguised amazement, "You've truly opened my eyes."

I never imagined that a farmer who had never stepped into the school gates could possess such profound knowledge.

That's truly admirable!

"Dean Liu, you're too kind."

Li Jianye quickly responded.

"To be honest, I'm a little ashamed to say..."

Dean Liu waved his hand, a hint of frankness in his smile, "I originally came with a critical mindset, because I have always disapproved of people who lack systematic education yet readily offer unsolicited advice."

But now I understand, you are different.

You are a truly capable person.

"May I stay and listen with them?"

"Of course you're welcome."

Li Jianye nodded with a smile.

He sincerely hopes that the scientific research capabilities in this land will continue to improve.

"We have already explained the value of wild crop resources and the crucial significance of genetic diversity,"

Li Jianye continued, taking out several handwritten documents from his bag and handing them to the five people. "Next, I will explain your respective tasks in detail."

Time is of the essence, so this outline is rather brief. Please listen to it first.

I have a few days left before my departure, at which time I will prepare more detailed materials for everyone.

He paused briefly, then continued, "So, let's start with hybrid rice now."

Rice is a self-pollinating crop, and there are many technical challenges in achieving artificial hybridization…

Li Jianye calmly explained the crop cultivation knowledge related to the research direction of the five people.

As an agricultural PhD from the future, his insights and techniques are far ahead of this era.

He was more than capable of teaching these college students, and he could even serve as a mentor to the most outstanding scholars at the time.

Under his explanation, the six people, including Dean Liu, gained a completely new understanding and improved their thinking on crop breeding.

"It's getting late."

Li Jianye's lips were dry from speaking. He glanced at the time and saw that it was almost noon, so he ended the lecture, saying, "That's all for today."

As soon as he finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted in the room.

Initially, Tan Zezong and others had some doubts about this researcher who came from a peasant background, but now, if anyone dared to speak disrespectfully to Li Jianye, they would be the first to stand up and refute him.

In their hearts, Li Jianye is already a true scientific genius who emerged from the fields.

"Researcher Li,"

Dean Liu's form of address had changed, and his attitude was full of respect. "I have a presumptuous request."

"Would you be able to give a lecture to all the researchers at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences?"

"It's hardly a lecture."

Li Jianye remained humble, not forgetting the identity he had set for himself: "I have only learned some things by myself through trial and error, and my knowledge is limited."

If possible, I would prefer to exchange ideas through collaborative discussion and mutual learning.

"That's fine too!"

Dean Liu nodded happily, "Then, the time will be set for 2 pm tomorrow. I will let you know the specific location later."

"Yes, Dean."

Li Jianye agreed.

After Dean Liu left, Li Jianye dismissed the five people and walked alone towards the canteen of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

He will stay in the dormitory on campus for the next few days.

Without those bothersome people around, life felt exceptionally peaceful and carefree.

But this tranquility did not spread far.

At that moment, those people were gathered in the shadows, whispering and discussing how to deal with him.

In the hospital ward, Yi Zhonghai went straight to visit the deaf old lady after getting off work.

He sat on the edge of the bed, his voice full of worry: "Grandma, can you give me some advice on how to deal with that Li Jianye?"

He paused, his voice becoming even hoarse: "I went to the cafeteria to get lunch today, and Sha Zhu actually flipped the wok for me... Sigh."

"That idiot Zhu!"

Upon hearing this, the deaf old lady became furious and coughed repeatedly.

Yi Zhonghai quickly comforted him, "Don't get angry, Sha Zhu is just stubborn."

In a few days, when he sees Liu Lili's true colors, he will naturally understand.

"Where did you find Liu Lili? Have you gone to look for her again and told her to stay away from the pillar?"

"I can't find it."

Yi Zhonghai shook his head with a wry smile, "I made an excuse to sneak out this afternoon, intending to look for her, but I found no one there."

"That's enough."

The deaf old woman sighed, "That woman probably won't dare to show her face again."

Let's put this matter on hold for now.

Being tricked and unable to retaliate is a truly frustrating experience.

"Grandma, there's something I don't understand."

Yi Zhonghai suddenly looked up, "Why didn't Li Jianye call the police?"

The deaf old woman paused for a moment, then shook her head: "I can't figure that out."

"yes……"

Yi Zhonghai murmured, this question had almost become a thorn in his side.

"So, what should we do next to deal with Li Jianye?"

The deaf old woman remained silent for a long time before finally shaking her head helplessly: "I can't do anything about it... That person is too shrewd."

Let's take it one step at a time.

Yi Zhonghai let out a long breath, but his eyes flickered slightly.

He harbored another plan in his heart—to spread rumors.

Perhaps, that can make things work.

……

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

He Yuzhu woke up just as dawn was breaking.

He washed himself carefully, polished his hair, and changed into his most presentable clothes.

Today was the day he and Liu Lili had arranged to meet each other's mother, and he had taken the day off specifically for this occasion, determined to clear his name of the injustice he had suffered these past few days.

"That damned Xu Damao!"

As he straightened his collar in front of the mirror, he thought bitterly, "He must be the one spreading rumors everywhere, saying that Lili is unclean."

The whole factory is laughing at me now... Just you wait, don't let me run into you, or I'll beat you so badly you won't be able to get up!

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, as if he could already see the envious and surprised looks on everyone's faces when he led Liu Lili into the factory tomorrow.

"what?"

He Yuzhu suddenly frowned, reached down and scratched his lower body. "I just took a shower, why is itchy again?"

He didn't pay much attention, assuming it was just his carelessness in not washing it properly.

Over the years, he has always lived a rough life.

With everything prepared, He Yuzhu pushed open the door, moved a stool, and sat down at the entrance of the courtyard.

He crossed his legs, his gaze fixed on the street outside, quietly waiting for the figure to appear.

More and more pedestrians came and went on the street, passing by him one after another.

Passersby whispered among themselves, their eyes occasionally drifting toward He Yuzhu, who sat quietly.

The murmurs seemed to be blocked by an invisible wall, failing to disturb him in the slightest.

He stood there like a stone statue, legs crossed, waiting indifferently.

As darkness gradually descended, the tingling and numbness in my legs and feet spread, and the hunger in my stomach grew stronger with each passing moment.

Only when Yi Zhonghai's figure finally came into view did He Yuzhu feel a slight unease.

"Pillar."

Yi Zhonghai walked up to him and said in a soft voice, "You saw it all, didn't you? Liu Lili... didn't come."

"yes."

He Yuzhu responded heavily, the ominous premonition growing stronger, almost suffocating him.

"Could it be...?"

"It's good that you understand..."

Yi Zhonghai nodded with a look of satisfaction on his face.

He Yuzhu suddenly stood up and blurted out, "Did something happen to her mother? Oh! I'm so forgetful! Why didn't I leave an address? No way—I'm going to the hospital right now! She must have taken her mother to see a doctor! I'll search every hospital; I'm sure I'll find her!"

Yi Zhonghai stood there, stunned, unable to recover for a long time: "...???"

He opened his mouth, but no sound came out. He just felt that He Yuzhu's way of thinking was really astonishing.

"The pillar! The pillar!"

Before He Yuzhu could finish speaking, he had already rushed out.

Yi Zhonghai called out several times, but the other person didn't turn around and disappeared at the end of the alley in the blink of an eye.

He could only watch helplessly as that figure disappeared into the distance, and stomped his foot in frustration.

"You bastard, Li Jianye..."

Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth and muttered to himself, "Perfect timing, my rumor-mongering is almost done."

Tomorrow...we'll take action tomorrow.

We absolutely have to get you kicked out of the steel rolling mill.

He spent these days in a daze, constantly pondering why Li Jianye hadn't reported it to the authorities. The more he thought about it, the more obsessed he became, almost to the point of obsession.

He made frequent mistakes at work, and more and more parts were scrapped. Eventually, he wasn't even assigned to a temporary processing workshop for the new project.

This resentment churned within him, growing ever deeper.

He decided not to wait any longer.

The next morning, Yan Bugui yawned as he slowly made his way to the gate of the courtyard house.

As the caretaker of the compound, opening and closing the gates every day is one of his duties.

"Ugh... when will summer vacation finally come? I'm really looking forward to going fishing a few more times."

He muttered something and reached out to push open the door.

The door hinges creaked dryly.

A sound.

"Oh my god!"

Yan Bugui shrank back in fright—there was a person sitting outside the door with his back to him, motionless, like a clay sculpture.

He steadied himself and leaned closer for a better look: "Who's this?... Huh? Sha Zhu? What are you doing sitting here?"

He Yuzhu seemed to wake up suddenly, stood up abruptly, and rushed straight to his house without even looking at Yan Bugui.

As soon as he entered the room, he rushed to the edge of the bed and reached under the bed to pull out the small metal box.

The lid was lifted—it was empty inside; the stacked banknotes and bills had all vanished.

"No--!!!"

He Yuzhu roared with his head thrown back, his voice filled with despair and rage.

"Li Jianye! I'll take your life!!"

Outsiders always called him Sha Zhu, but he was never confused.

It's just that every time I encounter a so-called "goddess"

My mind was clouded, and I found myself unconsciously bowing and scraping.

Now that the illusion has shattered, my mind has suddenly become clear.

With the money and tickets missing, coupled with the meaningful words spoken by Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old lady, he understood everything in an instant.

A burning hatred surged into my heart.

"It's you... Li Jianye, it's all your fault!"

He clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms. "If it weren't for you, how could I have ended up like this! How could I have made the old lady vomit blood! How could I have been handing out wedding invitations all over the factory, and now I've lost all face!"

Damn it... Damn it!

The weight on his heart seemed to vanish into thin air; He Yuzhu had long since forgotten the old story of how Li Jianye was threatened.

Yes, he had completely forgotten.

If she hadn't harbored ill intentions towards Li Jianye back then, she wouldn't have ended up in such a state.

"Pillar!"

Yi Zhonghai's voice suddenly rang out from behind.

He Yuzhu suddenly turned around, like a child who had suffered a great injustice, and buried his head in the other person's arms, sobbing.

"Alright, that's all."

Yi Zhonghai patted his back gently, his voice low and slow.

"It's all because of that bastard Li Jianye's evil deeds."

He'll get his comeuppance sooner or later! These things have nothing to do with you, and the old lady isn't blaming you; it's all Li Jianye's doing behind the scenes!

Looking at He Yuzhu's trembling shoulders, Yi Zhonghai's eyes were full of tenderness.