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

Chapter 128: Did he suddenly get a brainwave or did he gain superpowers?

"We don't need you. We've already booked our tickets. We're flying from the provincial capital to Yiwu City tomorrow morning, landing at 10:45 AM. You'll have to pick us up then, otherwise we won't be able to find the place."

"Alright, got it. You two get some rest, see you tomorrow!"

Gu Tong hung up the phone in annoyance, but a bright smile appeared on her face.

He hadn't seen his two old friends for more than half a year, and he was actually quite happy that they suddenly came over.

The next morning.

After getting up, Gu Tong sent a message to Mao Yong, asking him to look after the greenhouse and complete the local work for the day.

"Mission accomplished!"

Mao Yong replied immediately, adding a smiley face emoji.

Gu Tong then went to wash up, planned to grab a quick breakfast while passing through the countryside, and then drive straight to Yiwu Airport.

The two places are about 180 kilometers apart. By taking the national highway and then the expressway, you can be reached within 3 hours.

Meanwhile, Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen had arrived at the provincial capital airport. After checking their luggage, they were queuing to go through security.

"Old Gu has changed quite a bit, but I've only seen him on camera before. I'm sure I'll be surprised when I meet him in person."

Discover."

Xu Zejun was not optimistic about Gu Tong settling down in the Northwest from the beginning, but since Gu Tong had made up her mind, he did not try to persuade her.

When a person's life hits rock bottom, they can do whatever they want, since things can only get so bad. But if they manage to break out of that predicament, the benefits will be enormous; it's like making a risky, high-reward choice.

He then learned from Gu Tong's live stream that she seemed to be doing better and better, which is why he and Zhang Chen decided to come and see for themselves.

"What unexpected discoveries could there be? At most, he's just gotten a bit more muscular and a bit darker."

Zhang Chen shook his head, feeling that no matter how much time passed, Lao Gu wouldn't change much.

Just like himself, his personality hasn't changed over the years. He doesn't talk much, looks very serious, but is actually not good at dealing with people.

When it was their turn to go through security, Xu Zejun shut his mouth and quickly walked into the waiting area with Zhang Chen.

At 10:45, their flight landed on time at Yiwu Airport.

When Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen walked out of the terminal, they saw the tall and strong Gu Tong.

The other person wasn't overweight, but rather quite well-proportioned, with a healthy tan complexion. He was waving at the two of them, calling out, "Jun, Chen, over here..."

"Wow, you're much stronger than you look on camera! We've eaten all the lamb you sent us, it's really delicious. It seems the soil and water here are very nourishing."

Xu Zejun stepped forward and gently punched Gu Tong.

The other person didn't react at all, but he felt his hand go numb. Gu Tong's muscles, which were not obvious, were harder than iron.

Zhang Chen rarely showed a smile. He walked up to Gu Tong, shook hands with her, and his meaning was clear without words.

"You two haven't changed much. It's good to work in an office; you don't have to worry about the wind and sun. You look so fair-skinned!"

Gu Tong chuckled and joked with the two of them, taking their suitcases from them. Then he led them to the parking lot, got them into the car, and headed straight for Nasu County.

He knew it would be too late to cook at home now, so he planned to find a restaurant in the county to welcome his two old friends back.

"We ate something on the plane and aren't hungry at all. Let's skip the county town and go straight to your house so we can see what your living conditions are like now."

Xu Zejun refused Gu Tong's arrangement and told him to drive home directly.

What he ate didn't matter; he wanted to see the other person's residence, yard, various farm machines, sheepfold, and that technologically advanced smart greenhouse with his own eyes.

Zhang Chen chimed in, "Old Gu, let's just go home. Don't bother with all this."

"Okay, let's go straight home. Just let us know if you get hungry; there are plenty of places to eat along the way."

Gu Tong did not insist on her own opinion and rushed home, arriving at exactly 1:30 pm.

It was getting late, so he quickly cooked a few dishes and took out a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor) from the cupboard. The three of them ate and drank together.

"This liquor's strong! Old Gu, your cooking skills are impressive these days. I had no idea you had this skill!"

We didn't plan to go out in the afternoon, so the three of us drank a few glasses of baijiu (Chinese liquor).

Xu Zejun praised Gu Tong's cooking skills, especially the stir-fried mutton with scallions, which suited his taste perfectly.

"Old Gu, it seems you're doing quite well these days. Ah Jun and I are still the same as always. He's always on business trips, and I'm always working overtime. You're actually living a more carefree life."

Zhang Chen's face flushed after drinking, and he became more talkative than usual.

Seeing that his old friend was doing well in Nasu, he was secretly happy for him.

"Well, I've only just caught my breath myself, but things will get better from here on out. We'll have a light lunch, and you two can rest well this afternoon. Tomorrow we'll slaughter a sheep so you can enjoy some hand-pulled mutton and roasted lamb."

The three of them finished a bottle of wine and felt just right.

Gu Tong then led the two of them to the guest room, which was clean and warm. Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen each took a nap.

When the two woke up, Gu Tong led them by horse to the banks of the Nas River.

The crystal-clear Nas River flows silently. It is not yet time for the river to freeze over, and the reflection of the snow-capped peaks is clearly visible in the water. The pine forests in the distance add a touch of life to the quiet land.

"The scenery here is truly beautiful! Hey guys, come on, let's take a selfie together."

Xu Zejun couldn't help but sigh. He wasn't someone who enjoyed traveling, but he was also captivated by the beautiful scenery before him.

Zhang Chen then took out a drone from a small box he was carrying. The compact drone immediately took off and shot aerial views of the area, which could later be edited into a nice landscape video.

Gu Tong looked up at the drone flying in the air, her mind somewhat dazed.

Back then, he and Zhang Chen both enjoyed aerial photography, and that's when he honed his video editing skills.

Time flies, it's still the same few people and the same drone, but the scenes are thousands of miles apart, from the southernmost part of the motherland to the Northwest.

"Old Gu, is it alright to ride this chestnut horse?"

Xu Zejun took many photos, and then set his sights on the chestnut horse.

"I'll be fine as long as I hold the reins. If you want to ride a horse, I'll go to the village tomorrow and find two horses that are specially for tourists to ride. You and Ah Chen can have some fun."

The chestnut horse became restless as it saw Xu Zejun approaching.

Gu Tong reached out and patted the chestnut horse's neck, then let Xu Zejun sit on it. He held the reins and took the horse for a spin.

Letting go won't work; this chestnut horse has a fierce temperament, and only Gu Tong can tame it. No one else could possibly control it.

Then it was Zhang Chen's turn. The three of them played by the river for a while before returning home around 7:30.

Dinner was mixed noodles, which Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen both enjoyed. They both like lamb and were able to tolerate the food well.

"Old Gu, you've been here for so long, haven't you met the right woman yet? Staying single all the time isn't a good thing. If you do meet the right one, don't miss the opportunity, really."

After the meal, the three chatted while drinking tea.

Gu Tong briefly reviewed her journey since arriving in Nasu, while Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen also talked about their work and life over the past six months.

Everyone has their own difficulties, and everyone has their own joys in life.

As they chatted, Xu Zejun changed the subject and brought up Gu Tong's personal life.

"I haven't decided on a relationship yet, but I'll try my best. Like you said, I won't miss out if the right person comes along."

Gu Tong smiled slightly and answered the other party's question.

Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen exchanged a glance, both feeling that there was something more to what this guy was saying. Could it really be like the legends say, that once you settle down in the Northwest, your family will even help you find a partner?

However, neither of them asked further, guessing that the time wasn't right yet. They figured that when the time was right, Gu Tong would tell them on her own without them even having to ask.

The next day.

Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen got up feeling refreshed. They had slept soundly and all their fatigue had vanished.

"The air quality here is really good!"

The morning air was a bit chilly, and the crisp, refreshing air instantly invigorated me.

Xu Zejun recalled the complex, mixed smells in the air of the metropolis and felt a pang of emotion.

Zhang Chen circled the smart greenhouse. He hadn't visited the greenhouse yesterday, but today he couldn't resist going in to take a look.

"Ah Chen, don't rush, let me take you to the fields first."

Gu Tong understood what the other party was thinking. However, he did not immediately take them to visit the smart greenhouse, but instead led the two to the alfalfa field.

50 mu may not seem like much, but once you get to the edge of the field, you'll find that 50 mu is actually quite a lot.

"Over there is my 30 mu of rapeseed field, and over here is my 50 mu of alfalfa field. This land, at 80 yuan per mu, can guarantee my basic livelihood. With the income from agricultural machinery services, it's not worse than working in a big city."

In front of his old friends, Gu Tong spoke frankly, neither exaggerating nor downplaying anything, mainly to put their minds at ease.

Xu Zejun had watched Gu Tong's live stream selling mutton, and realized that raising sheep should bring in a decent income. Considering this, he and Zhang Chen working in the big city might not actually be doing any better than her.

After returning, I showed the sheep pen with the two of them before taking them to visit the smart greenhouse.

After the tour, Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen remained silent as they walked out of the greenhouse.

After a long pause, Xu Zejun spoke up: "Old Gu, you used to be a programmer typing on a keyboard, how come you've become a jack-of-all-trades after coming to Nasu? You can farm, you can raise sheep, and now you're even trying breeding. Did your brain suddenly open up or did you get some kind of cheat code?"

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Since we've already settled down in Nasu, we'll learn what we don't know. After all, I've studied at a university..."

"As for learning, I can't speak for everything else, but my learning ability is second to none."

Gu Tong patiently explained, but in his heart he was thinking: I'm just cheating, aren't I?

morning.

Aili came over to help slaughter the sheep. Gu Tong had originally saved the sheep for the New Year to entertain his old friend.

He also invited Dong Jun, Ma Dongwen, and Ai Kebai to join the guests. The four of them should also show their faces in front of their old friends, which was also his way of fulfilling his promise to his old friends.

Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen ate with gusto, their mouths greasy. The hand-pulled mutton and the roasted lamb were delicious, and they ended up stuffed before they knew it.

"Brother Dong, Brother Ma, and Xiao Ai, we're relieved that Lao Gu is being taken care of by you. If you ever have the chance to go to Guangzhou, be sure to call us, and we'll take you out for seafood."

After a meal, Xu Zejun and Dong Jun became acquainted.

Although Zhang Chen was a man of few words, he still exchanged a few polite remarks with everyone, his purpose being to help Gu Tong.

Aikebai's expression was somewhat strange as he looked at Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen and said, "We care about Brother Gu? I think you two have made a mistake. We all follow Brother Gu. If he points east, we wouldn't dare to go west."

Dong Jun and Ma Dongwen nodded frequently, leaving Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen a little confused. They were usually busy with work and only occasionally glanced at Gu Tong's live stream, so they really didn't understand the relationship between the group.

"They're all friends, Ah Jun and Ah Chen, don't worry, many people have been very kind to me."

Gu Tong tried to smooth things over, then glared at Ai Kebai.

Ai Kebai smiled sheepishly and quickly apologized to the two. Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen were even more convinced that Gu Tong was the key figure in this small group.

Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen stayed with Gu Tong for three days, and no matter how much she tried to persuade them to stay, they couldn't.

The weather in Nasu was still too cold for them, and there were nowhere to travel this season, so they were relieved to see that Gu Tong was doing well. Therefore, the two of them took a plane from Yiwu City directly to Chang'an, intending to see the Terracotta Warriors.

Gu Tong asked Gu Lixian to help buy a large number of specialties from the Western Regions and gave them to Xu Zejun and Zhang Chen.

After saying goodbye to two old friends, life returned to its usual rhythm.

But somehow, his past experiences living in the South have become increasingly blurry. He can't remember many people and things, and he's too lazy to think about them.

Gu Tong is very satisfied with her current life.

That morning.

He and Mao Yong divided the eight purple gromwell plants into sixteen.

Under the influence of the [Root Enhancer Liquid], the new purple gromwell root quickly sprouted new rhizomes, and a dense root system was revitalized.

It sank deep into the soil.

Mao Yong watched with bated breath, counting on his fingers: "8, 16, 32, 64, 128... Captain, at this rate, will the purple grass be inexhaustible?"

"Theoretically, yes, but I would need an infinitely large smart greenhouse."

Gu Tong smiled slightly, then patted Mao Yong on the shoulder before walking out of the greenhouse.

Just then, his phone rang. Upon answering, he heard Station Chief Cui's voice: "Xiao Gu, your plan has been approved. Someone will be in contact with you before next spring's planting. Keep up the good work; I believe you will create a miracle."

"Haha, thank you very much, Station Chief Cui, I appreciate your kind words!"

With the construction plan for the 1000-mu high-standard demonstration field finalized, Gu Tong couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of relief.

Breeding is still in the stage of only input and no output. In the future, these 1000 mu of demonstration fields, 30 mu of rapeseed fields, 50 mu of alfalfa fields, as well as the farm machinery parked in the yard and the drones at home, will be the foundation for his livelihood.

After hanging up, he sent the message to the group, and Dong Jun and others immediately replied with their congratulations.

Gu Tong felt that winter had its advantages, as it allowed him to relax temporarily.

But after only a few days of peace, the ewes in the sheepfold began to show signs of restlessness, which made him anxious again.