When Lin Chuxia came out, the two little ones were talking, and upon hearing the noise, Qi Qi turned her head and saw it was her mom. She widened her eyes in amazement, her face showing delight.
She babbled as she crawled eagerly towards Lin Chuxia.
She couldnât crawl yet, only wave her limbs as she wriggled forward, anxious yet not impatient.
Lin Chuxia quickly went over and picked up her daughter.
Seeing Lin Chuxia get up, Qin Yang reheated the breakfast he had saved for her.
He kept her company as she ate breakfast and chatted.
After the Lantern Festival, Qin Yangâs unit would resume work, but Lin Chuxia still had unfinished business.
She had initially planned to visit the chicken farm in Daqing Mountain Village.
After the hatchery center was established there, both Eldest Son and Second Son of the Sun Family, as well as Wang Tianyu, wanted her to go over and inspect the results.
Even Sun Bingnan wanted Lin Chuxia to visit the village to see the peach trees he managed.
Previously, due to the Lin Familyâs relationship, Lin Chuxia seldom returned to Daqing Mountain Village, even though the Sun Familyâs chicken farm was established under their name.
Only they knew that the real owner of the chicken farm was Lin Chuxia, and even the hills were rented by her.
Now, Lin Chuxia had no such concerns returning to Daqing Mountain Village.
Qin Yang couldnât accompany her, but both Qi Qi and Zhuang Jingshu stayed in the Qin Family.
On the 16th day of the first month of the lunar year, Qin Yang drove Lin Chuxiaâs Jeep back to Yan City.
Lin Chuxia drove Zhuang Jingshuâs Santana and took Wang Tianyu to Daqing Mountain Village.
Before the first month of the lunar year was over, the fields hadnât thawed, and the farmers relying on the land were still enjoying a leisurely winter.
As the Santana entered the village, the grandmothers and aunts who were visiting each other saw it.
They knew this Santana well, as it had often come to their village. Back then, they all thought Lin Jiayi wasnât Lin Familyâs daughter and had acknowledged a wealthy mother.
After the truth came out, the Lin Familyâs reputation was tarnished, and the car no longer appeared in Daqing Mountain Village.
Today, the car had returned, and soon the whole street knew about it.
Lin Chuxia didnât mind and drove the Santana straight to Village Chief Sunâs house.
Village Chief Sun and Aunt Sun were home, while Eldest Son, Second Son, and Sun Bingnan were on the mountain.
Lin Chuxia left the snacks and wine she brought for Village Chief Sun, making him so happy that he couldnât stop smiling.
It wasnât about the things themselvesâhaving Mr. Lin personally bring him gifts, it was all about the honor!
Village Chief Sun understood Lin Chuxiaâs purpose for coming and promptly took her to the chicken farm.
Daqing Mountain Village got its name because it is not far behind from the rolling mountains.
The hills Lin Chuxia had leased were part of it.
From afar, those hills had already changed significantly.
The hills werenât very high, and because of lenient oversight in the village before, there was severe logging on the mountain.
Later, Lin Chuxia leased the hills for raising chickens and began planting trees and grass to improve the ecology.
Later on, Sun Bingnan brought Yellow Peach seedlings.
Even in winter, the mountain looked vibrant with overlapping trees.
Village Chief Sun laughed, "You came early. In two months, the mountains will be full of peach blossoms. Itâll be beautiful."
Talking about the peach trees opened up Village Chief Sunâs conversation.
"Many of those peach trees blossomed last year, and after people learned about our collaboration with Xiyang Food Factory, several families wanted to plant Yellow Peach trees too. Look over there, and there, those hills were leased out, all for growing Yellow Peach trees. Many places already have tree pits dug, just waiting for spring to plant them..."
Lin Chuxia had promised Village Chief Sun that anyone willing to plant Yellow Peach trees, regardless of how many families, could plant as much as they wanted, and Xiyang Food Factory would purchase all the produce.
This gave Village Chief Sun confidence.
Now, heâs even more respected in the village than when he was the production team leader.
Lin Chuxia listened to Village Chief Sun while driving slowly.
The road leading to the back of the village was not easy, full of potholes.
Even in the Santana, which can be driven anywhere, it was a bumpy ride.
While the winter ground was frozen hard, making the ride bumpy, summer rain would make it even harder to travel.
Village Chief Sun also noticed the issue, "Itâs too cold to work on it now, but once it warms up, weâll have to organize villagers to repair the road."
As they spoke, they arrived at the chicken farm.
Since taking on the chicken farm task, the Eldest and Second Sons of the Sun Family had moved to live at the mountainâs foot.
Both families have now built big tiled houses with blue bricks at the mountainâs foot.
Seeing the Santana from afar, the Eldest and Second Sons of the Sun Family, as well as their wives, came out to greet them.
Even the Sun Familyâs children gathered around, chattering as they surrounded Lin Chuxia.
The children knew Lin Chuxia and called her Auntie, with no reservations at all.
But the Eldest and Second Sisters-in-law felt a bit awkward, since they hadnât seen Lin Chuxia for years and were mindful of her current status.
However, Lin Chuxiaâs warm greeting quickly eased their tension.
The Eldest and Second Sons of the Sun Family had been eagerly waiting for Lin Chuxiaâs arrival, excitedly showing her the stretch of chicken coops in the distance.
It was as if they were saying, "Mr. Lin, look, this is the empire weâve built for you."
Lin Chuxia listened attentively and observed carefully, especially at the hatchery center, reviewing the equipment and egg hatching conditions.
During the Spring Festival at the Qin Family Village, the hatchery center produced its first batch of chicks.
Now, the second batch of chicks had hatched, all lively and healthy.
This batch had higher hatching and survival rates than the first.
This success made the Sun Brothers stand taller with pride in front of Lin Chuxia.
The chicken farm was no longer just managed by the Sun Brothers; they had hired many villagers and relatives and paid wages regularly.
From hatching, feeding, management to processing chicken manure, each had their own duties, forming a systemic production setup.
During the inspection, they occasionally encountered workers, some of whom Lin Chuxia recognized as villagers from Daqing Mountain Village, and some were new faces.
No matter who it was, when they saw the Eldest and Second Sons of the Sun Family, they respectfully addressed them as Director.
The Sun Brothers would always unconsciously puff out their chests, genuinely proud of their roles.
After leaving the hatchery center, Sun Bingnan joined them.
At this time, he was overseeing the workers pruning branches on the mountain, where the peach trees were being trimmed.
They had been planting peach trees for three years and had gained experience in management.
While the peach trees on the mountains donât show evident results like the chicken farm and hatchery, Sun Bingnan remained unfazed.
He was waiting for the autumn harvest to speak with the yield of yellow peaches.
He was confident that under his management, this yearâs yellow peaches would have a good harvest.