Forced to marry a disabled man in the countryside? I'll repay you tenfold!

Chen Xiuer stomped her foot in anger: "But that provincial unit in Wucheng above us actually took all the credit! They said our group is under their jurisdiction, so this is the result of their 'leading research and development and delegating trial planting'—meaning the credit goes to them, and we're just helping with the planting!"

Su Wanqing: "..." She never expected this to happen to her.

At first, she thought some people were making a fuss, and that it was fine to let the professor take the credit. But now that it was her turn—ha! Give it away my ass! What's rightfully hers, she wouldn't take a single penny less! Otherwise, who would she fight with!

She doesn't care about empty titles or awards, but she would never tolerate having her achievements stolen in a blatant manner.

"Dr. Su, Elder Shen instructed that after you've eaten and rested, we should go to the command center together to discuss countermeasures. This matter... cannot be left unresolved."

Su Wanqing snorted coldly: "Of course it doesn't count. This is a seed that Aunt Wen painstakingly cultivated in the cowshed over several years. But luckily, Aunt Wen had a backup plan—we also have an advanced seed with a yield of 5,000 catties per mu, which has already been planted and is about to be harvested. If the higher-ups dare to claim all the credit, we'll show them and give those people a good slap in the face."

Grandma Wen's family was hoping to earn a legitimate reason to do this, so that Liu Shuqing could rightfully reinforce and repair the cowshed, making their winters less painful. Otherwise, even if Liu Shuqing wanted to help, he wouldn't have a way to process the accounts or approve the documents—that would be a mistake. They would have to wait until next year when the policy loosened and the injustice was redressed before they could openly improve their situation.

Therefore, Su Wanqing and Aunt Wen must claim this credit.

Just as he finished speaking with Chen Xiuer, Liu Shuqing arrived on his bicycle.

"You're finally back! The whole village is buzzing with news that you've joined the Youth League, and several households are saying they're coming to see Dr. Su tomorrow," Liu Shuqing said, wiping away sweat and panting.

Su Wanqing handed him a bowl of water: "We just arrived, and we haven't even unpacked our luggage yet. We heard Xiuer talking about the alfalfa seeds. Is that why Secretary Liu came? Xiuer said we'll discuss it with Old Shen after dinner."

Liu Shuqing nodded: "We should discuss this properly. But I came here with some bad news..." His expression darkened, "Your mushroom cultivation site won first place in the national oyster mushroom competition, didn't it? The higher-ups awarded our regiment a tractor as a reward."

Su Wanqing's eyes lit up: "Really? That's wonderful!"

"It's good," Liu Shuqing said with a wry smile, "but the tractor is currently stuck at the agricultural machinery station. They said it's the alfalfa harvest season and they're too busy to handle it, so they're temporarily requisitioning it for a few days."

Su Wanqing: "..."

good good!

That's wonderful! She only went out once, and all the credit and rewards she deserved were snatched away? Do these people really think she's easy to bully?

She calmly asked, "Did they specify the exact duration of the requisition? Is it a temporary measure or a long-term occupation?"

Liu Shuqing shook his head: "They didn't give us a definite answer, they just told us to wait. Sigh, it's all my fault for being useless, everyone dares to kick me while I'm down. When my master was the Party Secretary, no one dared to bully our regiment so blatantly..." He paused, then sighed, "Even if it's for the busy farming season, there have to be procedures and time limits. We, as a lower-level unit, really have no way to deal with it."

Su Wanqing glanced at him silently. She thought to herself: When your master was around, our group probably got bullied a lot, didn't we...?

Liu Shuqing continued, "No matter what, this tractor was earned thanks to Dr. Su's contribution. It's the first tractor in our regiment. With it, we can save a lot of effort in farming, transporting goods, and running transportation. I will definitely find a way to get it back... This morning I even went to see my mentor and asked him to mediate, only to find out that the unit that withheld the tractor has connections with the top leader."

He grew increasingly agitated as he spoke: "I think they know my master is helping me, so they're deliberately holding onto the tractor to embarrass him. But Dr. Su, don't worry too much. My master and I are trying to find a solution. They can't keep hoarding it forever. Let's focus on resolving the alfalfa seed issue first, and hold off on the tractor for a couple more days. Anyway, the award slot is ours; they can't just swallow it."

Su Wanqing didn't speak, but in her heart she thought: Maybe... she can't swallow it, but it's very possible that she'll make you go back and wait a few days.

This matter is probably more complex than simply swallowing a tractor; it likely involves factional infighting. I've heard the tractor awarded this time is a brand new model, powerful and high-performing—no wonder some are envious.

"Okay, let's have lunch first, and then we'll go to the command post to discuss it together," she said.

Lunch was simple. Zhou Yanshen quickly made poached eggs with fermented rice, along with some leftover dishes from the train, spicy and sour radishes bought on the black market, and pork jerky that Su Wanqing had made earlier. The group made do with what they had.

Zhou Yanshen had to go to the military base in the afternoon, so he didn't go with them. Anyway, he was back in the regiment, and everyone there was one of his own, so he felt at ease.

Su Wanqing then went to the command post with Liu Shuqing and Chen Xiuer. Old Shen, Aunt Wen, and her grandson Gu Zhixing were already waiting there. Six-year-old Gu Zhixing was very sensible and took the initiative to play quietly with Nannan on a chair, while the adults discussed things around the table.

Liu Shuqing solemnly presented Su Wanqing with the honor of winning first place in the national oyster mushroom competition: a certificate with a red seal, a medal for "National Advanced Individual in Agricultural Technological Innovation", and an envelope containing a prize of three hundred yuan.

Su Wanqing wasn't in a good mood, but she still accepted the honors and awards with a smile. These things would be her glory when she returned to the city, and she would throw them at anyone who dared to question her.

When Old Shen heard that even the tractor had been impounded, he slammed his fist on the table in anger: "This is outrageous! The tractor was already at the door, how could it be intercepted?" He barely managed to suppress his anger, "Fortunately, the goods have finally arrived in the prefecture. Even if they are being used, it's only temporary. We'll remember this and discuss it later. Xiao Su, the main reason I called you here today is about the alfalfa seeds—we had a preliminary discussion about it a few days ago, and today I wanted to hear your thoughts."

Su Wanqing nodded and listened attentively to Elder Shen's explanation.

Old Shen continued, "Currently, we have two opposing opinions: one is to be conservative and concede, and the other is to actively strive for it. After all, alfalfa seeds with a yield of 4,000 jin per mu is no small matter. All trial planting and verification have been completed, and the seeds are ready, just waiting to be promoted nationwide. Once it is promoted, the sale of seeds alone will bring considerable income to the regiment every year. In other words, it can increase each person's work points by hundreds of yuan and each person's salary by tens of yuan. This is not a small amount; it can allow thousands of people in the entire regiment to live a good life."