After the divorce, he settled in Northwest China and became a Shennong (a legendary Chinese farmer).

Chapter 125 Purple Grove Seedling Cooperation, Free Labor

Gu Tong turned around and saw Chen Ye standing at the gate, staring blankly at the smart greenhouse in the yard.

"Captain Chen, why are you here so late? Come in, have a seat."

Gu Tong smiled and stepped forward.

He then told Chen Ye about his plans to get into breeding, and Chen Ye couldn't help but exclaim, "You really are a restless soul! Today I attended the unveiling ceremony of the Western Regions Purple Grove Breeding Base in the county's agricultural demonstration zone. The base is now in operation, and I'll take you there to see it tomorrow."

"That's great! You haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll cook right away, you can just grab something to eat here."

Gu Tong nodded, though he was actually thinking about the purple gromwell seeds.

Chen Ye had previously promised to help him get a batch of seeds of [Western Region Purple Grass]. This stuff is very precious, with a price but no market, and it's hard to buy even if you have money.

"Alright, then I'll take the trouble to bother you."

Chen Ye did not refuse and sat down, slowly drinking his tea.

Gu Tong prepared two dishes and a soup. The naan bread was readily available, and the two of them sat down in the room and ate heartily.

After lunch, he took Chen Ye to visit the smart greenhouse, and Chen Ye couldn't help but give him a thumbs up: "You really are generous with the flowers!"

Money!

Of course, Chen Ye wasn't shocked: he had seen more advanced greenhouses before; he was just somewhat impressed to see a smart greenhouse in a private yard.

"Aili, are the fees for live-streaming sales subject to tax?"

Gu Tong then sent a message to Ai Aili, who said he wasn't sure.

Agricultural machinery services provided by farmers and the sale of their own primary agricultural products are tax-exempt, but the fees for live-streaming sales are different, so he needs to confirm that.

So the next day, Gu Tong made a special trip to the tax office to find out the situation and then declared his personal income tax on the commission from live-streaming sales.

There were two commissions in total, one for 20800 yuan and the other for 44800 yuan, totaling 65600 yuan. He prepaid a total of 5060 yuan in taxes.

The bank account balance is 105.69 yuan.

After paying the taxes, Gu Tong felt at ease, saving herself from future trouble.

On his way home, he ordered 6900 yuan worth of coal in the village. Although the temperature isn't very low now, the boiler at home has been running at a low temperature, so he estimates that the fuel cost for this winter will be considerable.

The bank account balance changed again, to 105 million yuan.

"Hey? Mao Yong, what are you doing standing here? Need something from me?"

When Gu Tong arrived at her doorstep, she saw Mao Yong standing by the iron gate and was quite puzzled.

Mao Yong was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. He was a quiet and unassuming man, and I had almost never spoken to him alone.

"Captain, since you're doing breeding research, can I learn from you? I can assist you for free; I'll do whatever you ask."

Mao Yong explained his purpose in a low voice, appearing somewhat shy.

"Oh? Why are you interested in breeding?"

Gu Tong became even more curious and asked another question.

"I attended a vocational college and have always been interested in breeding, but it's hard to find a job, so I came home to farm."

Mao Yong quickly offered an explanation, feeling very uneasy.

He knew that coming to see Gu Tong today was a bit presumptuous, but it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that he wanted to seize.

"Wow, I didn't expect you to be a college student."

Gu Tong suddenly realized what was going on and immediately opened the door.

"Captain, he has a college diploma."

Mao Yong muttered something, but Gu Tong didn't reply. He then parked the car in the yard.

Then he waved to the other person, and Mao Yong walked over. He asked very seriously, "Are you sure you want to learn breeding techniques from me? This job is not easy. You might as well learn agricultural machinery operation techniques, which can make more money."

"The winters here are too long. I don't want to just drift through life. Just let me stay with you."

Mao Yong persisted in his idea and kept pleading with Gu Tong.

Gu Tong nodded and said with a smile, "Come if you want, but let me make this clear first, I'm not going to pay you a salary."

"Yay! That's great! Captain, you haven't even mentioned tuition, how can I bring up my salary? I'll study hard with you, and I'll definitely pay for the tuition when I earn money in the future."

Mao Yong was a man who knew right from wrong, and immediately expressed his attitude.

Gu Tong didn't say much. She went back to her room to change her clothes and then led Mao Yong into the smart greenhouse.

"Here, you must follow orders in everything you do. Do exactly what I tell you to do, and absolutely no unnecessary movements are allowed."

Gu Tong gave some instructions, then led the other party on a tour, explaining each section and its functions in detail.

Mao Yong kept it all in mind, and then took the initiative to clean up the three planting areas, not leaving until almost noon.

Gu Tong then spent 1 Shennong Point to exchange for some [Fertile Soil Enhancement Liquid], [Root Enhancement Liquid], [Insect Repellent Enhancement Liquid], and [Disease Removal Enhancement Liquid].

The exchange price of these synergistic solutions is very low, and the smart greenhouse is only 80 square meters, which is enough for it.

Shennong Value: 10931 points

He then sprayed the diluted "Fertile Soil Enhancer" onto the soil in planting areas 1 and 2, and then sprayed the transplanted purple gromwell with "Root Enhancer".

[Disease-removing and efficacy-enhancing liquid] Spray the purple gromwell again after a period of time. During the soil cultivation process, purple gromwell from the Western Regions will accumulate viruses, so it is necessary to carry out detoxification treatment regularly.

After lunch, Gu Tong took a short nap.

When he woke up, Mao Yong came again, still standing quietly to the side waiting for instructions.

With nothing much to do in the afternoon, Gu Tong gave the other party a lesson, explaining some basic knowledge related to breeding.

"Captain, I've heard that the breeding cycle is very long, often three to five years. Aren't you worried that the effort won't be proportional to the reward?"

After the lecture, Mao Yong asked a very practical question.

"There's no need to be too impatient for quick results, and I'm confident in my skills. Okay, I'm going to feed the sheep now, you can do as you please."

Gu Tong was starting to like this young man, but he wasn't in a hurry to draw conclusions; he wanted to observe him further before making a decision.

"Captain, you rest, I'll go."

Mao Yong, being very perceptive, took the initiative to feed the sheep, and Gu Tong let him do as he pleased.

Learning is a tough job, and even if you're by his side every day, how much you learn depends on your own aptitude.

0

three days later.

Gu Tong started planting rapeseed in planting area No. 2, with Mao Yong assisting him.

"Family members, we meet again. Today I'm going to sow the mutant rapeseed seeds that were harvested earlier. These are excellent germplasm resources. To avoid cross-pollination, we must sow them individually, and keep them at a distance."

He started a live stream and went straight to selling practical products.

Thousands of people flooded into the live stream. They were used to seeing field production with Gu Tong, but this was the first time they had ever seen crops being cultivated in a smart greenhouse.

[Lonely Swordsman]: "Go for it, boss!"

[I don't eat donkey meat]: "Shh! Observe more and talk less, be quiet."