OBS Chapter 329 Solving the problem
Chapter 329 Solving the problem
In the summer, Xia Tian gave Yu Zheng a detailed report on the aphid infestation that had occurred in Nursery No. 1.
He also reported his handling plan and follow-up work to Yu Zhenglai.
"Okay, Xia, let Comrade Mengyin and Comrade Zhichao do it."
"We must promptly curb the continued spread of the pest infestation."
As a forestry worker, Yu Zhenglai naturally knows how damaging aphids can be to seedlings.
"The forest farm will fully cooperate with the nursery's pest and disease control efforts."
"Oh, right, Uncle Yu, there's one more thing."
"what's up?"
"I'm worried about the horseshoe pit area..."
"You mean the saplings that were just planted in the Horseshoe Pit?"
"Yes, something happened at the nursery. The worst impact is that it will delay the afforestation progress."
"But if something happens at Horseshoe Pit, it could be a big problem."
"It will not only dampen the comrades' enthusiasm for afforestation, but also the higher-ups..."
Summer stopped there and didn't continue.
As astute as Yu Zhenglai was, he naturally understood the meaning behind Xia Tian's words.
"Xia, aren't you being too pessimistic?"
"Uncle Yu, it's better to be safe than sorry!"
"If nothing goes wrong in the woodland near Horseshoe Pit, all will be well. But if something does happen, the consequences will be unimaginable!"
"It's better to take precautions before it happens!"
After listening to Xia Tian's words, Yu Zheng nodded heavily.
"Xia, you're right. You should handle this!"
"Yes, Uncle Yu!"
Watching Xia Tian's departing figure, Yu Zhenglai felt a mixture of worry and relief.
After Xia Tian finished reporting to Yu Zheng, he did not stay at the field headquarters for long.
Instead, they immediately returned to Nursery No. 1.
When they arrived at Nursery No. 1, they found Feng Cheng and the others arguing heatedly about something.
"what happened?"
Xia Tian walked over and looked at Feng Cheng and the others.
"Engineer Xia, you've arrived?"
Feng Cheng looked at Xia Tian, who had appeared to the side, and spoke.
"We're discussing how to get rid of the pests!"
"Old Sui's idea is to use medicine to get rid of the insects, but Shen Mengyin has a different opinion."
"Shen Mengyin believes that using medicine will have some impact on the seedlings."
"Xuemei and Mengyue also support Shen Mengyin!"
"Right now, neither side can convince the other, so they're arguing right now!"
Feng Cheng gave Xia Tian a brief report on the situation at the scene.
The group noticed the arrival of summer and immediately stopped arguing.
"Xia Gong!"
"Yes, I understand!"
Xia Tian looked at the people present and spoke.
"I think we should follow Comrade Zhichao's idea and use chemical pesticides to control pests!"
"But, Engineer Xia..."
Shen Mengyin was about to speak when Xia Tian interrupted her.
"Comrade Mengyin, let me finish speaking!"
"We have only discovered a major problem in nursery number one so far."
"Therefore, we must solve the problem quickly."
"Time waits for no one. If we wait too long, we might just finish dealing with the pests here, and then another problem will arise there."
"You should know that the No. 2 nursery is not far from the No. 1 nursery."
"Therefore, we must quickly resolve the problem in nursery No. 1, and at the same time, we must carry out prevention and control measures in nurseries No. 2 and No. 3!"
"And the prevention and control of pests in the Mati Keng forest area is also urgent."
"As for the potential harm that chemical drugs may cause to the seedlings, we can't worry about that now."
After listening to Xia Tian's words, Shen Mengyin nodded.
"Yes, Engineer Xia, I understand!"
Seeing that Shen Mengyin understood what he said, Xia Tian nodded with satisfaction.
"However, we cannot rely too much on chemical drugs."
"Although chemical drugs can solve the problem quickly, the damage to the seedlings is irreversible."
"Therefore, we must be extremely cautious when using chemical drugs!"
Xia Tian changed the subject and spoke to Sui Zhichao, who was standing next to him.
"Yes, Engineer Xia, I understand!"
Upon hearing this, Sui Zhichao nodded heavily.
"Alright, everyone, let's get moving!"
"Yes!"
As Xia Tian finished speaking, the group split up and began to act separately.
Yu Zhenglai also convened an emergency meeting after Xia Tian left.
All staff present were mobilized to go to Nursery No. 1 to help Sui Zhichao and his team.
While everyone was busy with pest control in Nursery No. 1.
Xia Tian led Shen Mengyin, Feng Cheng, and Meng Yue to the Horseshoe Pit Forest.
While inspecting the Mati Keng forest for pests and diseases, we also carried out pest and disease control work in the Mati Keng forest.
With the concerted efforts of the forest farm staff, the pests in Nursery No. 1 were finally effectively controlled.
Three weeks later, Xia Tian looked at Nursery No. 1.
Although most of the seedlings in the nursery were missing, the remaining seedlings looked vibrant and full of life.
"Sigh, this will delay the afforestation progress next spring!"
Summer sighed softly in her heart.
However, there's nothing that can be done about it; these are all problems that will arise during afforestation work.
Technical Section Office.
All key members of the technical department at the forest farm attended the meeting.
"Comrades, some time ago, our No. 1 nursery was attacked by pests."
"This resulted in the loss of a large number of seedlings in Nursery No. 1."
"This situation has fully exposed the problems in our work."
"However, this incident has also served as a wake-up call for us."
As the saying goes, it's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost.
"As afforestation progresses, the problem of pests and diseases may become even more severe than it is now."
"Therefore, we must establish a truly feasible pest and disease control system."
"This matter will be handled by Comrade Sui Zhichao and Comrade Shen Mengyin."
"Do you have any comments?"
"no!"
Everyone present agreed with the summer's arrangements.
After all, when it comes to expertise in pests and diseases, who here can compare to the two of them?
"Do either of you have any problems?"
Xia Tian then turned her gaze to Sui Zhichao and Shen Mengyin, asking for their opinions.
"I have no problem!"
"I don't have a problem either!"
"Alright, since you have no problems, then it's settled!"
"There is one more thing, which is the follow-up and conclusion of this pest and disease control work."
"I'll have to trouble you, Lao Sui, to keep a close eye on this!"
Xia Tian said something to Sui Zhichao again.
"Alright, Engineer Xia!"
Sui Zhichao nodded as he listened to Xia Tian's arrangements.
"Alright, meeting adjourned!"
As Xia Tian finished speaking, the key members of the technical department gradually left the technical department office.
Soon, Xia Tian was left alone in the office.
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In winter, time seems to fly by in Saihanba, as if it has no value.
Time flies, and it's already the Lunar New Year's Eve of 1963.
Ji Xiurong, Wei Fugui, Na Daikui, and Wang Meixiang, who had asked for leave to go home, also returned to the forest farm.
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"Xia, have some wedding candy!"
A crisp sound rang out in the technical department office.
Wei Fugui and Ji Xiurong stood side by side, their faces beaming with happiness.
Wei Fugui handed over a large handful of beautifully packaged wedding candies with both hands.
Ji Xiurong stood to the side, her eyes filled with shyness and joy.
Xia Tian put down the blueprints in her hand and looked away from the dense data.
Seeing the wedding candies in the couple's hands, a look of gratified smile flashed in his eyes.
He gently took the wedding candy and placed it on his desk.
Then he reached out and firmly grasped Wei Fugui's hand, and gently patted Ji Xiurong's shoulder.
"Congratulations, Comrade Xiurong!"
"I finally married Lao Wei!"
His voice was full of sincere blessings.
His gaze first fell on Ji Xiurong, and then slowly turned to Wei Fugui.
"Old Wei, you'd better treat Comrade Xiurong well from now on!"
"Comrade Xiurong is a rare and wonderful girl, you must cherish her."
Wei Fugui looked at Ji Xiurong beside him, his eyes full of doting affection.
"Don't worry, Engineer Xia!"
"I will definitely treat Xiao Ji well for the rest of my life and never let her suffer any grievances."
Looking at the couple who were about to get married, Xia Tian was filled with mixed emotions.
"I never expected that you two would be the first in our advance team to get married!"
"This is truly a joyous occasion for Saihanba."
He paused and asked again.
When are you two planning to get married?
Ji Xiurong blushed slightly and said softly.
"We plan to hold the wedding on an auspicious day after the New Year."
"Mr. Xia, you absolutely must come! I'd like to ask you to be our witness at our wedding!"
"Comrade Xiurong, you really know how to manage your finances!"
"One wedding candy got two things done!"
Summer smiled and made a teasing remark.
"Xia Gong~"
Hearing Xia Tian's teasing, Ji Xiurong felt a little embarrassed.
"Haha, then I wish you two a long and happy marriage, and may you grow old together in advance."
"Thank you, Engineer Xia!"
"If it weren't for you, my husband and I wouldn't have gotten together so quickly!"
As Ji Xiurong spoke, she pulled Wei Fugui along and bowed deeply to Xia Tian.
Xia Tian accepted their bows with composure and said earnestly.
"Alright, you two should take good care of each other from now on, and support each other. That way, you won't have let me down for trying to bring you together."
"We are all one family here in Saihanba."
"We must not only work together to turn this desert into an oasis, but also make our lives prosperous and thriving."
The three chatted for a while longer before Ji Xiurong left first.
Only Xia Tian and Wei Fugui'er remained in the technical department office.
After Ji Xiurong left, Wei Fugui'er looked hesitant, as if she wanted to say something but didn't.
"Engineer Xia, my younger brother and sister..."
Summer keenly noticed his unusual behavior and asked him with concern.
"What's wrong, Lao Wei? Is there some kind of problem?"
Xia Tian wondered if his younger siblings didn't want to come to Saihanba.
After all, who would willingly leave their hometown if not forced by circumstances?
"Xia Gong, my younger brother and sister have already come to the forest farm with me."
Wei Fugui gritted his teeth and finally spoke.
"This is where I'm staying right now..."
His voice trailed off, his face filled with embarrassment.
"Everyone is here?"
Xia Tian raised an eyebrow slightly, then nodded, and after a moment of contemplation, said.
"As for accommodation, let my younger brother squeeze in with Feng Cheng and the others for now!"
"As for my younger sister, let's send her to Comrade Xiurong's dormitory for now!"
“They’re all girls, and Comrade Xiurong is also my sister-in-law, so it’s easier for her to take care of us.”
"Let the younger siblings get familiar with the situation first, so that it will be easier for family members to take care of them, what do you think?"
As Wei Fugui listened to Xia Tian's meticulous arrangements, his eyes welled up with tears, and his heart was filled with gratitude.
"Thank you, Engineer Xia! If it weren't for your guidance, I really wouldn't have known..."
"Hey, don't thank me, we're all comrades, we're family!"
Xia Tian patted Wei Fugui's shoulder and said with a smile.
The two chatted for a while longer before Wei Fugui took his leave.
The office fell silent again. Xia Tian looked at the wedding candies on the table, but her thoughts drifted far away.
In the past month, he and Meng Yue have made absolutely no progress!
Meng Yue seems to be avoiding him intentionally or unintentionally lately.
Seeing that some members of the advance team were getting married, he was getting anxious.
Summer stood by the window, gazing at the desolate desert outside, her heart filled with melancholy.
He'll be turning thirty after the New Year.
My aunts also asked my cousin to urge him to bring a nephew's wife back home as soon as possible.
Every time he received a letter from the capital, he didn't know how to reply.
If Meng Yue doesn't like him, then he'll have to consider whether he should find someone else.
But when he thought of Meng Yue, he felt somewhat unwilling.
However, Meng Yue always seemed to keep her distance from him, which puzzled him.
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Meanwhile, in the girls' dormitory.
Ji Xiurong was happily distributing wedding candies to Shen Mengyin, Meng Yue, and Qin Xuemei.
"Xuemei, Mengyue, Mengyin, have some wedding candy!"
Ji Xiurong's face was beaming with happiness as she handed out the wedding candies to them one by one.
Shen Mengyin unwrapped the candy, put it in her mouth, and then frowned.
"Hey, Xiurong, why don't these wedding candies taste as good as they did last year?"
Her words instantly made the atmosphere somewhat awkward.
When Ji Xiurong heard Shen Mengyin bring up the past, a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face, and she said angrily.
"Even sweets can't shut you up!"
"Don't you dare make fun of me anymore!"
"Don't mention this again!"
As she spoke, she quickly walked to Shen Mengyin's side and gently nudged her.
"Oh, Xiurong, I envy you!"
Meng Yue looked at the wedding candy in her hand, her eyes filled with envy.
"You said the four of us went up the dam together, and you're the first one to get married? I'm so happy for you."
Ji Xiurong looked at Meng Yue and said thoughtfully.
"Meng Yue, I feel that you and Engineer Xia are..."
She always felt that summer and Meng Yue might spark a romance.
"Hey, don't talk nonsense!"
Upon hearing this, Meng Yue immediately became anxious, her face turning bright red.
"Xia is so outstanding, I'm not good enough for him!"
Meng Yue put down the wedding candy in her hand, her eyes dimming slightly.
She had considered what Aunt Yu said, but her inferiority complex prevented her from facing her own feelings.
She always felt that she, someone who had been dumped by a scumbag, was not worthy of the outstanding Xia Tian.
Lately, she has been deliberately avoiding Xia Tian.
I'm just afraid I won't be able to control myself and will get more and more involved.
Perhaps she and Xia Tian were truly destined to be apart.
Thinking of this, Meng Yue felt a surge of bitterness in her heart.
Outside the window, the wind howled through Saihanba, as if telling the untold stories in everyone's heart!
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