Chapter 132: Tang Ye and Xi Xi are injured!

At five o'clock the next morning, Tang Ye got up early and drove to the Agricultural College of Hanzhou University.

He picked up Professor Cao Zhengqing and his team to head to Pinghu Town for research.

Cao Zhengqing is an expert with profound attainments in the field of aquaculture; he graduated from the Biology Department of Qiongjin University and has been a close friend of Jiang Jinpeng for many years.

The reason Cao Zhengqing took on this project was not just for the sake of Jiang Jinpeng's reputation.

It was because Tang Ye had sent a project proposal for a mitten crab brand to his email, which not only detailed the economic value of mitten crabs but also their academic significance.

After reading it, Cao Zhengqing was fired up, which is why he considered this method of cooperation!

Cao Zhengqing introduced his students to Tang Ye, "Hu Rong and Shen Wei will be responsible for this project from now on."

Hu Rong is small in stature, with a round face, fair skin, and a delicate, pretty appearance, making it easy for people to mistakenly think she is a pampered little princess.

Shen Wei is a full 1.7 meters tall, with an upright posture and short hair; she looks very refreshing, though her personality seems slightly cold.

Tang Ye patted his chest and promised with a smile, "Professor Cao, don't worry. If you have any needs, just ask. Although Pinghu is poor, we will definitely provide the best logistical support."

Hu Rong smiled faintly, "Town Mayor Tang, don't worry, I'm not that delicate. Professor Cao's students can all endure hardship."

On the road, the topic never strayed from the breeding of mitten crabs.

Cao Zhengqing discussed breeding strategies with Hu Rong and Shen Wei.

"The mitten crabs on the market now are all very large, which is mainly related to seed selection. So, if you want to achieve results, you have to put effort into this."

Hu Rong nodded, "I have already selected the crab seeds; once the base is built, we will start breeding immediately."

Cao Zhengqing noticed Tang Ye listening to them intently and asked with a smile, "Town Mayor Tang, listening to us talk, do you find it quite boring?"

"Not at all! Mitten crab breeding is just like eugenics. Mitten crabs are distinguished by weight and size, just like a child's height is inherited from their parents. By putting large male and female crabs together to breed, the second generation produced will be even larger. By breeding according to this rule and iterating constantly, we can cultivate higher-quality mitten crabs."

"A very good summary; that is exactly the logic!"

Cao Zhengqing laughed heartily.

Hu Rong felt that Tang Ye made it sound so easy!

To truly cultivate mitten crabs that are competitive in the market, how could it be that easy?

Upon arriving in Pinghu and getting out of the car, both Cao Zhengqing and Hu Rong were disappointed.

They had guessed the environment wouldn't be that good, but they hadn't expected it to be this harsh.

The road into the village was only half paved, and the other half was a dirt road; the car couldn't get in, so they had to walk to enter the village.

Tian Daming had been waiting at the entrance of the village with the village cadres for a long time.

Seeing the simple, honest smiles on their faces, the disappointed hearts of Hu Rong and Shen Wei were revitalized, and their tired legs found strength again.

As Cao Zhengqing and the others entered the village, the idle villagers came out to watch.

"Are these the experts that Town Mayor Tang invited over?"

"Those two female college students look so frail; do they understand farm work?"

"Nowadays, it's all about scientific farming. They research the technology and give us the methods, but if we want to make money, we still have to struggle with our own hands!"

There were a few loafers in the village who gathered together to comment on Shen Wei and Hu Rong.

"Both girls are quite pretty. Village Chief, why don't you introduce one to me as a wife!"

Tian Daming spat on the ground.

"You idiots, you want to eat swan meat as a toad? I'll put it this way: whoever dares to harass them, hmph..."

Tian Daming was ruthless, so they didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore.

They arrived at the farmhouse inn that Sun Hai had invested in building, which was already taking shape.

The breeding base was planned to be built inside the farmhouse inn.

Hu Rong wanted to test the water quality of the pond; she held a container, leaned over to scoop water, and suddenly her foot slipped. She let out a cry of surprise, lost her balance, and slid toward the pond.

At this moment, her shoulder was grabbed by a force, and then a strong arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her back.

Hu Rong looked behind her, still shaken, and it was Tang Ye.

Tang Ye had seen Hu Rong walking toward the pond alone and, driven by curiosity, had followed her.

He hadn't expected to see Hu Rong slip.

Tang Ye quickly stepped forward to lend a hand.

"Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, thank you, Town Mayor Tang." Hu Rong looked at Tang Ye with a flushed face, feeling her heart beating wildly.

"You're welcome. Your shoes are dirty; I'll go find you a brush."

Seeing Tang Ye turn around to look for a brush everywhere.

Sun Hai felt it was strange, "What's wrong?"

Tang Ye glanced at the few geese in the courtyard and smiled faintly, "Little Hu was scared by a big goose and almost fell into the pond."

"Oxen look at people as big, geese look at people as small! I'd rather be bitten by a dog than pinched by a goose! Is it the biggest one? I'll stew it later!"

Not far away, the big goose spread its snow-white wings and honked wildly, feeling so wronged it could almost speak human language!

Hearing the conversation between Tang Ye and Sun Hai, Hu Rong's previously depressed mood was swept away.

It was clearly her own carelessness, yet she let the goose take the blame!

Hu Rong's impression of Tang Ye was also quietly changing.

She hadn't expected him to be quite humorous!

After the research concluded and they returned to town, Tang Ye booked a banquet at the Jindu Hotel.

Braised lion's head meatballs, salted goose, boiled dried tofu strips, and fish head tofu soup emitted an enticing aroma.

After spending half a day with Cao Zhengqing, Tang Ye confirmed that he was a genuine practitioner.

Getting along with him was much more comfortable and open than being with people like Zou Zhen.

However, that is life; you will encounter all sorts of people, from the respectable to the dregs of society!

But Tang Ye believes that there are always more good people than bad.

As for himself, he tries his best to be a good person.

"Professor Huo, you also understand the situation in Qianjin Village. They are in dire need of your help. I believe that with your efforts, the villagers' standard of living will certainly be improved."

Cao Zhengqing picked up his teacup and said to Tang Ye with a smile, "Little Tang, thank you for your hospitality. I will toast you with tea instead of wine. Please rest assured, we will certainly fulfill our duties next and get the project implemented as soon as possible. Little Shen, Little Hu, whether or not you can get an 'excellent' grade on your graduation theses will be linked to the actual results of the project!"

Hu Rong, who had a cheerful personality, said with a smile, "Teacher, we guarantee we will complete the mission!"

Beside her, Shen Wei did not speak, but a look of determination appeared in her eyes.

After the meal, Tang Ye drove Cao Zhengqing and the students back to the school.

After getting out of the car, Tang Ye took three paper bags from the trunk and said to Cao Zhengqing with a smile, "This is a token of the villagers' appreciation from Qianjin Village; I hope Professor Cao will accept it."

Before Cao Zhengqing could react, Tang Ye ducked into the car and sped away.

Watching the car disappear, a smile appeared on Cao Zhengqing's lips; Little Tang was impeccable in his conduct, no wonder he was already a Section-level Cadre at such a young age.

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Tang Ye drove back to Pinghu.

He was very confident in his driving skills, so the car was moving a bit fast; as he passed an intersection, a tricycle suddenly rushed out from the right.

Tang Ye hurriedly jerked the steering wheel hard.

The sedan shifted sideways abruptly, dodging the tricycle.

The tires left blue marks on the ground, emitting a screeching sound.

Tang Ye was drenched in a cold sweat and hurriedly looked up at the tricycle. The old man only paused for a moment before pedaling away as if nothing had happened.

Tang Ye got out of the car to take a look; the front half had already rushed off the road and had nearly plunged into the river channel.

If a car accident had really occurred, the car being damaged would have been a minor matter, but if there had been casualties and he had been caught in a scandal, he would have lost everything he currently possessed.

Tang Ye slowly reversed the car and secretly made up his mind never to speed again!

He returned to the office.

Tang Ye received a call from Liu Fang; Liu Fang's tone was not right!

His heart skipped a beat!

"Tang Ye, Xi Xi is hurt!" "The paywall starts tomorrow! Writing for a living, I must rely on everyone's support to eat, the author will keep it in mind!"