MMB That's it for Chapter 38.
That's it for Chapter 38.
In the video, the slightly wavy long-haired girl named "Jiang Jiang" was a little shy in front of the camera. She adjusted her glasses and answered Jiang Milu's questions earnestly.
"I believe the significance of this project lies in exploring hybrid rice varieties that are higher-yielding and more disease-resistant, thus contributing to the country's food security. Although the process is arduous, I think it is very valuable."
Her voice was gentle, her pronunciation clear, and she had a scholarly air about her.
Song You looked at the familiar face on the screen and stopped what he was doing.
Isn't that Jiang Yuexian?
How did the woman who broke up with him so she could get into the finance department of Jinling University end up studying agriculture at Xiangnan University?
He remembered clearly that on the day they broke up, Jiang Yuexian said with great conviction that her life plan did not include idyllic pastoral scenes, but only the dazzling lights of Lujiazui.
How long has it been? And now they're already dealing with rice and mud?
Several guesses popped into Song You's mind.
Either their postgraduate entrance exam scores weren't high enough, or they were assigned to this major that nobody wanted to attend.
Either agricultural science is easy to pass the postgraduate entrance exam and you can get accepted?
He watched Jiang Yuexian in the video, discussing rice diseases and pests with such seriousness, and felt somewhat speechless.
No wonder I haven't seen her post any good news about getting back on her feet on social media since the breakup.
Song You shook his head and didn't think about it anymore.
He turned off the video and his gaze returned to Jiang Milu's account homepage.
[Milu's Agricultural Notes]
He thought of the sickly fruit trees in his orchard on the hill behind his house, and the occasional pests that appeared in his vegetable garden.
For professional matters, it's best to consult professionals; this way, you can utilize the power of nature more efficiently.
Song You opened the private message and started typing on the screen.
"Hello, Mi Lu, long time no see, I'm Song You."
He thought about it and then deleted the sentence, as it seemed too deliberate.
He reorganized his words and got straight to the point.
"Hello, I watched your video and found it very professional. I have a few questions. The peach trees I grow at home have curled leaves and many black spots. Lime sulfur is not very effective. Are there any better organic control methods?"
"Also, besides ladybugs, are there any homemade insect repellent formulas for aphids in the vegetable garden?"
After sending the message, Song You tossed his phone aside.
Graduate students are probably quite busy, so they probably won't be back immediately.
The next day, the agritainment business was still booming.
Song You was so busy that he didn't have a moment to spare until after 8 p.m. when he finally saw off the last table of guests.
He leaned back in the deck chair in the yard, let out a long breath, and felt completely drained.
The progress bar for "Gourmet Druid" rose to 30% amidst the diners' praise, which was a decent consolation.
He took a breather, remembered the video he had filmed yesterday, and got up to walk towards the back of the mountain.
I need to check on the post-operative recovery so I can film the second episode.
When Song You arrived at the peach tree, his eyes lit up.
The results were even better than he had imagined.
The leaves that were curled up like a rag yesterday have now mostly unfurled. Although some faint spots remain, the withered smell has disappeared.
The newly sprouted buds gleamed with a healthy green in the sunlight.
He reached out and gently touched the tree trunk.
A clear, vibrant pulse of life emanated from beneath the bark, more than twice as strong as yesterday.
[Druid Log: Withered life is being revived with your help. Jungle Druid Introductory Progress +3%! Current Progress: 21%]
Song You nodded in satisfaction.
He set up his phone and began recording the second video.
"Hello everyone, we meet again. Today is the second day of our beauty treatment for the peach tree. As you can see, after yesterday's cleaning and treatment, isn't it in much better condition?"
As he explained, he zoomed in with the camera, giving a close-up of the unfolded leaves.
"Today we'll strengthen it a bit more and give it some extra nutrition."
He dug a shallow trench around the tree roots, evenly sprinkled the organic compound fertilizer he had prepared beforehand, then covered it with soil and watered it thoroughly.
After doing all that, he gave the camera an OK sign.
"That concludes today's treatment. We'll check on the progress tomorrow."
Finished work and went home.
As evening fell, Song You, carrying the old iron pot, strolled to the back mountain.
It's still the same earthen stove, still the same pile of dry firewood.
Today he brought several huge sweet potatoes.
Flames rise, [Stove Fire Control] activated.
Even with his eyes closed, Song You could feel the moisture on the surface of the sweet potato evaporating rapidly under the high temperature, and the starch inside beginning to saccharify.
A cloyingly sweet, caramelized aroma wafted through the mountains and forests.
rustle.
A familiar sound came from behind.
The female wild boar arrived as promised, hiding in the shadows of a tree a dozen meters away, peeking out cautiously.
Its eyes held longing, wariness, and a hint of hesitation.
Song You ignored it.
He picked up a sizzling sweet potato with tongs, blew on it, and slowly peeled off the charred skin to reveal the golden, soft flesh inside.
He took a big bite himself and ate it with great relish.
Then he placed the remaining half on the clean stone from yesterday.
After doing all this, he packed his things and went down the mountain without looking back.
I hadn't gone far when the familiar notification sound rang out again.
[Druid Log: The boar pack's wariness of you is decreasing. Beast Mastery Druid advancement quest, pack trust progress is increasing. Current progress: 1/3 (30%)]
Song You's steps quickened.
It seems that this tactic of feigning indifference to lure the prey is working well.
He planned that once the level of trust was higher, he could try to take the next step in making contact.
For several days in a row, Song You's life maintained this busy and fulfilling rhythm.
His two video accounts gradually started to gain traction.
Especially the video of "Immersive Peach Tree Rescue" uploaded to Bilibili, which garnered tens of thousands of views and gained more than 300 followers in just a few days.
The comments section was filled with praise for the product, describing it as "comfortable," "stress-relieving," and "hypnotic."
"Is the content creator a professional fruit farmer? Their technique is so skillful."
"Followed, waiting for the peach tree to blossom and bear fruit."
"I've learned something new; so this is how you cure a sick tree."
These comments gave Song You a new direction for attracting traffic.
That night, Song You lay in bed, scrolling through his phone as usual.
He clicked on Bilibili to see if there were any new comments.
A red "1" appears on the message icon.
He opened it; it was a private message.
From Milu's Agricultural Notes.
Song You's heart skipped a beat; he had finally returned.
He opened the chat window.
The other person sent a facepalm emoji, followed by a short text and a string of numbers.
"Song You, how come I never noticed you were so pretentious before? Just add me on WeChat and let's chat. Here's my phone number: 18xxxxxxxxx."