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Chapter 317
Chapter 317
Chapter 317 - Using Scientific Methods
“Yuvyuv.”
Su Ming suddenly remembered his assistant.
“Master!”
Yuvyuv responded promptly.
“What do you think I should plant?”
“Considering your current planting situation and the recent soil conditions, I recommend planting rice!”
Rice?
Su Ming paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
This intelligent assistant was quite impressive.
It had certainly resolved his indecision.
“Yuvyuv, what's the best way to plant it?”
“There are two methods I can suggest. The first is the conventional approach: simply sow the rice seeds into the soil, water them, and apply fertilizer. The yield and quality are average with this method. The second is the standard approach: soak the rice seeds until they germinate, then plant the seedlings in a wetland before transferring them to a paddy field. This method yields a higher quantity and quality of rice.”
Su Ming's interest was piqued.
His assistant was truly remarkable!
It was so clever!
As for which method Su Ming would choose, it was obvious.
He would opt for the second method!
After all, there were paddy fields back in his hometown.
Su Ming had experience planting rice fields with his parents as a child.
He was quite familiar with the rice cultivation process.
Without further ado, Su Ming confidently walked into the field.
He pondered for a moment.
Typically, one could plant six to ten pounds of rice seeds per acre.
Su Ming had a total of five acres.
He decided to start with 40 pounds of seeds.
He then selected a plot of land approximately 10 x 10.
From the warehouse, he retrieved a shovel.
He began digging, constructing a circular embankment around the plot.
He then compacted the soil with his feet to prevent erosion from the water.
Afterward, he fetched a long hose from the warehouse and began to irrigate the land.
Meanwhile, Su Ming was far from idle.
He went to the nearby mall and purchased a large plastic basin.
He filled it with water, added a generous amount of rice seeds, and poured in nutrient solution.
This was the seed soaking process!
“Just a reminder, the seeds will sprout in two hours, and you'll be ready to start planting them!”
Su Ming nodded in agreement.
Having Yuvyuv around made things much more convenient for him.
Glancing at the clock, Su Ming realized he was starting to feel hungry. He decided to head back, grab a bite to eat, and then wait for another two hours.
At the Xiao family home, the household of four, including the two elders, kept vigil by the sickbed.
Yet, the Xiao family patriarch had not awakened.
The tests indicated that he had transitioned from a coma to a deep sleep.
It wouldn't be much longer until he awoke.
Minutes later, the old man's eyelids twitched slightly, and then he slowly opened his eyes, looking somewhat bewildered.
He glanced around.
“You're awake!”
The people around him were ecstatic at the sight.
Fantastic!
His awakening was indeed a stroke of luck!
“Dad, how are you feeling?” Xiao Luomu asked anxiously.
“I want to sit up,” Xiao Luyuan said, his voice raspy.
Xiao Luomu gently assisted him into a sitting position.
“I'd like some water,” Xiao Luyuan requested, reaching out.
Beside the bed, there was a cup of water.
Xiao Luomu quickly handed it to him.
Xiao Luyuan took the cup and drank eagerly.
He sighed deeply, feeling much more comfortable.
“I feel a lot better,” Xiao Luyuan remarked, assessing his physical state. “It's odd, why do I feel so light? I know my illness was severe. What have you given me?”
“By a fortunate twist of fate, we managed to collect all the ingredients for the prescription,” Old Master Qin said, beaming with joy.
“What?” Xiao Luyuan was skeptical.
“Don't fool me! Each ingredient in that prescription is a rare treasure, and some have been lost to time,” he protested.
Xiao Luyuan paused, then shook his head in disbelief.
Old Master Tang chuckled, “I knew you'd be doubtful. Chen, bring the items here.”
“Right away!” Xiao Chen responded, moving to the corner to fetch several plastic bags.
“What's this?” Xiao Luyuan asked, eyebrows knitted in curiosity. “What treasure is inside these plastic bags?”
“Just take a look, and you'll see,” Old Master Tang said with a smile, motioning for Xiao Chen to open the bags.
Xiao Luyuan bent down to inspect their contents.
He was astounded!
“There are so many treasures here! Where did you find them all? Did you raid a treasure vault?”
Laughter filled the room.
From the sidelines, Xiao Luomu briefed Xiao Luyuan on the events that had transpired.
Xiao Luyuan's brow furrowed slightly upon hearing the story.
Such a thing had actually occurred?
“So, Mr. Su is my lifesaver? Then I must meet him! Could you invite him to our home?” Xiao Luyuan inquired.
“Dad, Mr. Su may be young, but he's incredibly capable. He's carefree and loves his freedom. He's neither a member of our family nor our subordinate, so we can't just summon him at will,” Xiao Luomu quickly interjected.
“Indeed.”
Xiao Luyuan nodded in agreement. “You're absolutely right. Once I'm better, I'll make it a point to visit him personally to express my gratitude.”
Xiao Luomu continued, “Regarding the reward, we're considering giving Mr. Su a building.”
“That's fine.”
Xiao Luyuan didn't hesitate for a second.
Even though he was well into his eighties and had come to view death lightly, he still harbored a significant unfulfilled desire.
If he didn't satisfy this wish, he would die with regret.
Saving his life was no small feat, and giving Su Ming a building—or even several—was the least he could do.
“Dad, you might be under the wrong impression. Mr. Su isn't interested in wealth. We plan to give him a building in the city center because Mr. Su enjoys farming there,” Xiao Luomu said with a smile.
“What?”
Xiao Luyuan was taken aback. “Farming?”
He struggled to grasp the concept.
Su Ming was a young man shrouded in mystery.
And he was farming right in the city center?
His curiosity was piqued.
“Su Ming is surely no ordinary individual. We must cultivate a strong relationship with him and act swiftly on this matter.”
“Rest assured, Dad. Kemeng is already handling it.”
Xiao Luyuan nodded.
He shifted his body slowly.
During his illness, he had experienced dizziness, chest tightness, and overall weakness. Walking just a few steps would cause him to tremble and break out in cold sweats.
His heartbeat would occasionally race or slow down.
His blood pressure was alarmingly erratic.
Now, he felt a newfound clarity in his hearing and vision. His body was at ease, and he sensed an inexhaustible supply of energy coursing through him, as if he had reverted to the vigor of his forties or fifties.
Who exactly was Mr. Su? How was he able to produce such an array of precious medications?
He was determined to pay Mr. Su a proper visit!