I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 53 - Watching Beauty Under the Lamp (Four

Chapter 53 -53: Watching Beauty Under the Lamp (Four Shifts)

Chapter 53 -53: Watching Beauty Under the Lamp (Four Shifts)

Xiao Hu burst in like a little cannonball.

Qiao Qingyu hesitated for a moment, then strode confidently into the room.

Sure enough, He Xiuyu had returned with Rongrong.

The crate of cabbage was placed in the west room, but He Xuerong was kneeling on the kang in the east room, staring blankly at the crate of little bocai.

Qiao Qingyu thought to herself, could this little girl be interested in the little bocai again?

She couldn’t help but wonder what the world looked like through her eyes.

Obviously, the two of them had already finished dinner by this time.

Qiao Qingyu glanced at the upside-down bowl on the table. She knew this was the meal He Xiuyu had saved for her.

Honestly, she shouldn’t eat it, right? But it was so late, and cooking another meal herself would be wasteful and pretentious. So Qiao Qingyu sat down generously and ate the meal.

She didn’t expect that after she finished eating, He Xiuyu called her into the west room.

His voice was warm and gave nothing away, “Sit down first. I have something to discuss with you.”

Qiao Qingyu raised her eyes to look at He Xiuyu, her gaze lighting up. Could this be about her breeding laboratory?

Qiao Qingyu obeyed and sat down, while He Xiuyu leisurely sat in the chair behind the desk. He pulled out a manila envelope and took out a few sheets of paper after opening it.

Then, he handed them to Qiao Qingyu, his voice low as he said, “These are the basic requirements for establishing a breeding laboratory. Compare them and see if you currently meet the listed conditions.”

Qiao Qingyu took the two sheets of paper, quickly scanning them at ten lines a glance, and then slapped them down on the desk with a smirk. “He Xiuyu, isn’t this just making things difficult for me? According to these requirements, I don’t meet any of them.”

He Xiuyu quietly looked at her and didn’t say anything.

Qiao Qingyu continued, “Now, many breeding experts come from farming backgrounds. Some of them aren’t highly educated. The equipment they use is as simple as it gets. In fact, they can accomplish breeding in mud brick houses. I’m from a farming background. I simply want to cultivate seeds, lease some land, and earn some money.”

He Xiuyu raised his eyebrows slightly and responded patiently, “But to establish a breeding laboratory under the Tenghai Research Base, these are the standards.”

Qiao Qingyu felt a bit frustrated. Those requirements—staff qualifications, academic backgrounds, experience in agricultural research, achievements, and so on—she couldn’t meet any of them. Honestly, apart from being one person who fit the criteria, she fell short in everything else.

Fed up, Qiao Qingyu decided to ask outright, “Director Xie and the senior leaders told you today why I want to establish a breeding lab, didn’t they?”

He Xiuyu nodded. “Yes, they told me.”

“So this isn’t something I want to establish independently. This is a form of compensation from you all. The lab is just nominally affiliated with Tenghai Research Base, but everything about it has no connection to Tenghai Research Base.”

He Xiuyu shook his head firmly. “Qiao Qingyu, since it’s affiliated with Tenghai Research Base, everything must be conducted according to proper protocol. Tenghai Research is the leading research base in the country and cannot afford any errors.”

Qiao Qingyu stared fixedly at He Xiuyu. Clearly, the reason he specifically came back today was to discuss the breeding lab. Otherwise, it might be weeks before she even saw his shadow.

The reason she hadn’t brought this up at home was to keep things professional and avoid leaving herself open to criticism. But now He Xiuyu had brought this matter back home. What did that mean?

Qiao Qingyu’s eyes darted back and forth multiple times.

Meanwhile, He Xiuyu couldn’t help but find her expression amusing.

He sighed inwardly. Whether it was life, family, or marriage, there were times when Qiao Qingyu was as willful as a child.

But he had to admit, Qiao Qingyu truly was a girl who dared to dream and take action.

A person of exceptional energy and determination.

This afternoon, he had gone to inspect the forty-five mu of cabbage fields. Although he hadn’t devoted himself to studying this area, he still had basic knowledge. After all, there was a comparison between the local cabbage and the seeds provided by Qiao Qingyu. Moreover, he had made a crucial discovery: the cabbage seeds provided by Qiao Qingyu seemed to have been modified. However, the extent of the modification wasn’t clear yet. Only when the seeds matured and underwent testing could it be analyzed.

Nevertheless, there was no denying that this cabbage variety was not only drought-resistant and pest-resistant but also improved the soil thanks to its deep-rooted system.

The inspection data posted in the cafeteria didn’t dare claim it led the world, but it did prove that this cabbage strain was unique within China.

So the question remained, were such excellent cabbage seeds really developed by the Qiao Family Team?

In his heart, he already had a huge question mark.

“Chief Engineer He,” Qiao Qingyu suddenly spoke politely, breaking the silence.

He Xiuyu paused, slightly taken aback. Many people called him Chief Engineer He, but it was the first time Qiao Qingyu had called him that. Most of the time, she simply called him by his full name, He Xiuyu.

Truthfully, their time together had been pitifully sparse.

He quietly waited for her to continue.

“…If the contract hadn’t been torn up, everything would be going smoothly now. Do you know that? The thousand silk hemp planted on eight hundred mu at the Xiaxi Commune has already sprouted.”

He Xiuyu furrowed his brow. Another issue arose—thousand silk hemp. He had never heard of it. It should be a new crop, right? Could this also have been developed by the Qiao Family Team?

Another question mark popped up in his mind.

“…Don’t think that just because the land hasn’t been planted yet, there’s no loss. You’re a PhD; you’ve read more books and understand more than I do. I’m sure you understand the clauses better than anyone. If we truly pursued the issue of losses, are you sure the research base could afford it?”

She then added, “Of course, the contract was personally torn up by me. If your Tenghai Research Base refuses to own up, then I, Qiao Qingyu, will have to swallow this bitter pill.”

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He Xiuyu gazed steadily at Qiao Qingyu. It was often said that under the dim light, one could truly appreciate beauty. He had to admit, Qiao Qingyu had striking looks. She was undeniably beautiful, and amid the warm, yellow glow of the lamp, her crafty expression held a certain undescribable charm.

His heart thudded momentarily, but he quickly looked away without betraying any emotion, casually gathering the two sheets of paper.

“If you’re determined to establish a breeding laboratory, it’s not entirely impossible…”

At this point, he paused. Qiao Qingyu fixed her bright eyes on him intently. “So there are conditions, aren’t there?”

“Not really conditions, just a few questions I need to ask you.”

He Xiuyu spoke with an air of professionalism, which made Qiao Qingyu feel that there was still hope for the proposal.

Although she had two backup plans, establishing a breeding laboratory was still the most secure option.

“Then go ahead and ask,” she said.

Qiao Qingyu’s heart skipped a beat, but she quickly regained her composure.

She knew He Xiuyu had grown suspicious.