I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 60 - Come Prepared Leave Satisfied

Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Come Prepared, Leave Satisfied

Chapter 60 -60: Come Prepared, Leave Satisfied

Qiao Qingyu paused for a moment, then continued, “Although I’m not aware of the specific research conducted at Tenghai Research Base, I do think as time advances and technology progresses, we’ll definitely want to develop civilian machinery to better the lives of farmers. Then, the labor that’s liberated can go on to do many more and better things.”

He Xiuyu’s casual demeanor began to fade bit by bit.

The lazy posture of leaning back on the chair also gradually straightened.

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His gaze deepened incrementally – Qiao Qingyu was right, the future was indeed developing in the direction she described. But how did Qiao Qingyu know this?

“You make sense, but currently, Tenghai Research Base does not have a branch for agricultural machinery, and there are specialized units and departments for agricultural machinery anyway.”

“I know that our country isn’t short of people to do manual labor, and we don’t lack skilled technicians either. Our people are especially industrious – there’s no hardship they cannot endure. However, what is lacking now is research and design personnel. To put it bluntly, for example, a seeding machine – if a new model could be designed that doesn’t require manual ridge preparation, the machine could directly solve these problems. This would definitely take agricultural development a big step forward, and besides, if such designs become available, the County Machinery Factory could absolutely produce them.”

“Do you mean we design the blueprints and then hand them over to the County Machinery Factory?”

“Of course, it wouldn’t be as simple as that, you’re more familiar with the process than I am. I’m just suggesting the idea, whether it’s feasible or not depends on your opinion,” she said.

He Xiuyu looked at Qiao Qingyu with a somewhat amused expression – how did he get the feeling that not only had Qiao Qingyu come prepared, but she also intended to leave fully satisfied?

But it indeed was a good approach.

And designing agricultural machinery wouldn’t be too difficult for the research staff at the base.

At that meeting in Beijing, agricultural machinery had already been included in the three-year plan.

He Xiuyu didn’t respond directly. Instead, he leisurely started to ask about another matter, “How is the three-thousand acre barren land you’re cooperating on with Xiaxi Commune doing now?”

“We’ve finished sowing, but the commune members are working very hard, toiling from dawn to dusk. And now that the weather is dry, they even have to irrigate manually. So, I’m planning to visit the Water Conservancy Department in Yushu County in a few days. It would be ideal if we could drill a well near the barren land.”

“That piece of land does have an underground water source, but it’s very far from the surface, which makes the well-drilling cost quite high.”

He Xiuyu unexpectedly engaged in conversation with Qiao Qingyu.

Qiao Qingyu didn’t know how much it would cost to drill a well; it was just one of her ideas, but she modestly asked, “Chief Engineer He, how much would it cost to drill a well?”

He Xiuyu chuckled lightly, finding the way she seriously called him Chief Engineer He a bit amusing.

“An initial estimate suggests a water well would cost at least fifty thousand yuan.”

Qiao Qingyu blinked her eyes. This was actually close to her expectations. Drilling a well in such a dry area wouldn’t be easy – it wasn’t simply a matter of digging a hole and laying a few bricks. The manpower, materials, and financial resources required were still unknown.

So it was pointless to approach the Water Conservancy Department – the cost was something she currently couldn’t afford.

Moreover, by persevering until autumn, if the Barley Grass and thousand silk hemp really managed to improve the soil, it would eventually change the environment here. Although the change would be subtle, the cost of drilling a well might then become significantly lower.

Qiao Qingyu said regretfully, “That’s too expensive; I can’t afford it.”

Then she realized how the topic had digressed and looked back at He Xiuyu, noticing his gaze was so profound. And those eyes, like black vortexes, seemed capable of pulling her in if she wasn’t careful.

Qiao Qingyu concluded, this man must be pondering over her in his mind.

She coughed twice, “You haven’t said yet whether Tenghai Research Base can take on the agricultural machinery project.”

“We can do it,” said He Xiuyu, his voice light but his expression serious.

Qiao Qingyu’s smile brightened, her voice playful and cheerful, “That’s truly wonderful, can I represent the billions of farmers to thank you?”

A smile played at He Xiuyu’s eyes, this girl sure had grand aspirations, wanting to represent billions of farmers.

“There’s a saying that no one rises early without something to gain, don’t you have any other demands?”

“Of course, I do. Once the machinery is manufactured, I want the right of first purchase, and at cost price, at that.”

“You mean if the blueprints are designed and if I hand them over to County Machinery Factory, there should be this condition included, right?”

Qiao Qingyu nodded hurriedly, it was easy to talk with smart people.

“That’s the condition. I believe Yushu County’s Machinery Factory will definitely agree to it,” she asserted.

“You seem to know Yu Factory Director quite well,” He Xiuyu remarked nonchalantly.

“I’ve had a few dealings with him, that man is slick.”

He Xiuyu leaned back in his chair, appraising Qiao Qingyu without a word.

At this moment, this beautiful girl, who was listed as his spouse on his marriage certificate and household registration book, seemed to have sunshine spilling into her eyes because he had agreed to her request to provide blueprints to the County Machinery Factory and to include her conditions in the agreement. Her smile was exceptionally radiant.

He Xiuyu had never imagined he would be chatting with Qiao Qingyu so amiably and pleasantly.

It was an indescribable feeling.

It stirred a strange sensation in his heart, and after a few moments, he shifted his gaze subtly, slightly perplexed by how he found Qiao Qingyu particularly beautiful today.

Unaware of the thoughts in He Xiuyu’s mind, Qiao Qingyu was very pleased that the discussion had gone well. And as He Xiuyu was a man of action and practical work, the seeding machine would likely be designed very soon.

Given Tenghai Base’s scale, it was impossible that they would only design a seeding machine; other machines like tillers and harvesters were likely to be planned as well.

She didn’t need to elaborate further; everyone involved was far more capable than she was.

Qiao Qingyu stood up, grabbing her handbag with a cheerful voice, “Well, I won’t disturb your work any longer.”

He Xiuyu also stood, walking leisurely from the other end of the office desk, speaking softly, “The houses in the staff residential area will be ready soon. Write down anything you need and hand me the list, and I’ll get the logistics department to provide it.”

He added, “No need to list furniture – the logistics department issues it uniformly based on standard specifications.”

“Alright, I’ll think it over once I get back,” responded Qiao Qingyu promptly, He Xiuyu was somewhat concerned that she might say something disappointing.

Fortunately, she did not.

He saw her to the door. But just as they were about to reach it, Qiao Qingyu remembered the prior topic and suddenly stopped in her tracks.

And He Xiuyu, two or three steps away, also halted, his gaze inquiring whether she had more to discuss…