Pastoral Daily Life - Chapter 157

[Chapter 157 Opportunity]

Oil-producing trees – This discovery made Yan Yue decide to delay his return to Kunnan.

With the development of China’s economy in recent years, the importance of fossil energy has become increasingly prominent. With the continuous improvement of people’s material level, the corresponding demand for fossil energy is increasing. The problem that can be faced is that, whether it is oil, coal or natural gas, the reserves of fossil energy are not unlimited. Take oil as an example. According to the current production volume, the global oil reserves will be depleted in another 40 years, not to mention China’s own oil reserves.

In order to improve the energy crisis, Huaguo has been working hard to explore the development of renewable energy. Including wind energy, hydro energy, solar energy, etc. Some of them are also working hard in the direction of green plant energy, but it is the first time that this kind of plant energy can be directly used in machines without any processing like the one discovered by the little monkey.

After Yan Yue made the decision, he quickly called Zhang Lao to explain the reason why he could not return to Kunnan for the time being. Originally, Elder Zhang was still a little unhappy that he couldn’t see Lu Lingxi, but after listening to Yan Yue’s explanation, he immediately became very interested in this tree.

“Yan Yue, where did the energy fuel you mentioned come from? Like peanut and soybean oil extraction?” Zhang Lao chased after him on the phone.

“It’s not that complicated, it doesn’t need processing at all.” Yan Yue explained patiently, “After collecting the gum, you can use it directly.”

“Use directly?” Zhang Lao was dubious.

“The current situation is like this, and we still need to collect some samples for inspection.”

The samples that Wang Chaoliang brought back last night were too few, and he had to go to the rainforest for further analysis. Yan Yue has already discussed with Wang Chaoliang to prepare to enter the rainforest again. Without the infestation of drug dealers, except for the terrifying giant python, the other dangers can be dealt with by both of them.

When Lu Lingxi woke up, Yan Yue had just hung up the phone. In a daze, he heard what Yan Yue said about a tree that could produce oil. What was that?

“Xiaoxi is awake?” Yan Yue looked back and saw Lu Lingxi, the corners of his lips curved up unconsciously. He quickly walked to the bedside and took the change of clothes for Lu Lingxi.

Lu Lingxi put on the T-shirt with Yan Yue’s gloves, and asked casually, “What is the oil-producing tree?”

Yan Yue laughed, “Get up and eat something, and I will tell you slowly.”

Lu Lingxi finished washing up, Yan Yue has asked his neighbors to cook a large bowl of rice noodles. He fed the peeled quail eggs to Lu Lingxi and began to talk about Wang Chaoliang’s discovery.

“That’s a first-class Copaiba gum tree.” Although it sounded a little weird, Lu Lingxi still seriously corrected the tree’s name.

What Yan Yue realized, “Is it a prompt from the panel?”

Lu Lingxi put down his chopsticks and nodded.

Yan Yue looked at Lu Lingxi dotingly, took out a tissue to wipe his mouth, and said softly, “Okay, it’s Kupaiba gum tree.” Although he thought the name was a bit awkward, Yan Yue still called the new name with kindness. . When he said that he and Wang Chaoliang would re-enter the rainforest to find some samples, Lu Lingxi blinked and said, “I want to go too.”

“No, the rainforest is dangerous, Xiaoxi, have you forgotten that big snake?”

Thinking of the big snake , Lu Lingxi frowned slightly, but still refused to change his mind. He insisted that Yan Yue had no choice but to go to Fang Lei to see if Fang Lei had time to go with him, or if he paid to hire a few locals. Before he could come up with a second choice, Fang Lei readily agreed to follow them. The group of four was ready and re-entered the rainforest.

It was late at night when a few people returned to the village last night, and they only remembered a general idea about the direction. Fortunately, both Xiao Hei and Xiao Hui knew the way, Xiao Hei was responsible for leading the way, and Xiao Hui was responsible for guarding. Because of the clear goal of entering the rainforest this time, several people did not delay on the road. Even Wang Chaoliang tried his best to restrain the idea of studying the plants along the way, and kept urging everyone to go faster.

When passing by the place where the big python appeared last night, the drug dealer and the body of the little python were gone. It seems that the python came back after they left. Considering the ferocity of the python is not easy to control, a few people almost trotted away from the place.

squeak.

Just as they were about to return to the Copaiba gum tree, the familiar creaking sounded. Lu Lingxi followed the voice and saw that on the branch above his head, the little monkey was squatting there at some point, shouting excitedly at him.

“Little monkey.” Lu Lingxi said in surprise.

The little monkey heard Lu Lingxi calling him, and jumped directly into Lu Lingxi’s arms hanging from a branch. “Squeak.” It happily hugged Lu Lingxi’s neck with its two front paws, and its furry head rubbed against his face, looking very intimate.

“How come the little monkey and Xiaoxi have such a good relationship?” Fang Lei was a little curious.

Yan Yue vaguely guessed that it was the attractiveness of Lu Lingxi’s body panel, just as little animals in Fengcheng liked Lu Lingxi.

“You are the little monkey, what about the other monkeys?” Lu Lingxi asked while holding the little monkey.

The little monkey seemed to understand, and pointed to the front and squeaked.

“It’s here.”

Wang Chaoliang’s voice interrupted Lu Lingxi’s words, and everyone couldn’t care less about the little monkey, and hurriedly followed.

Last night, it was dark and I couldn’t see clearly. At this time, the noon light was just right. After the tree was rescued by the power of nature, it didn’t look like it was going to die. The trunk is towering into the clouds, the branches and leaves are luxuriant, and the huge vitality overflows from the tree body, and it condenses into a milky white mist.

Wang Chaoliang quickly found the existence of gum before he got to the trunk. In the worm-eaten tree hole, oily substances flow out continuously, and stick to the bark and solidify into a gelatinous substance. He carefully took the knife and pulled out the glue without hurting the tree trunk. The oily substance flowed out of the small hole again. Chao Liang hurriedly connected the prepared bottle to the hole.

Along the way, Fang Lei heard them talk a lot about the magic of this tree. Now that he saw the oily flow out with his own eyes, he was amazed and remembered another thing.

“This kind of tree is amazing, but there is only one tree around. It will take several years to go back to raising seedlings and planting trees.”

The issues he considered were practical, but with the help of white panels, Yan Yue was not worried about the growth of trees. Besides, from the businessman’s point of view, it is impossible for any business to make money as soon as it starts. As long as the rate of return is high in the later stage, it does not matter if the investment is longer. The immediate priority is to determine the oil production and composition of the Copaiba gum tree, and if everything is in order, you can start to manage the seedlings and planting the trees.

The trunk of this tree is too huge, and several people have circled around without closing the trunk. The four of them each occupied one direction, looking for the worm-eaten hole, and respectively took the bottle to pick up the oil inside.

squeak.

The little monkey has been observing Lu Lingxi’s movements. Seeing that he is curious about the oil in the tree, he can’t help jumping and screaming, pointing to the left and shouting excitedly.

“On the left? What’s over there?” Lu Lingxi asked the little monkey seriously as if talking to Da Hei.

The little monkey stretched out its two front paws and gestured for a long distance. Lu Lingxi pondered for a long time, and then tentatively said, “There are trees over there?” I

don’t know if the little monkey understood it, and he hugged Lu Lingxi’s neck and screamed.

Everyone around them could hear their conversation clearly, Wang Chaoliang was the most anxious, “How about we go and have a look?”

Lu Lingxi asked Yan Yue’s opinion, Yan Yue thought about it and nodded, “Okay, let the little monkey lead the way and we will go with you. Look.”

Following the direction indicated by the little monkey, they walked to the left for another half an hour. A small valley soon appeared in front of it, with countless lush Copaiba gum trees standing in the valley, and a four or five-meter-wide river meandered around the valley.

“This…”

Everyone was speechless for a while. The little monkey happily jumped to the river and took two sips of water. The group of monkeys he saw last night appeared across the river and called at a few people across the river. stand up.

The discovery of the Copaiba gum tree valley made several people very happy. Considering the lack of time, they did not enter the valley, but just remembered the direction of the valley and returned to the village along the original road. What surprised Lu Lingxi was that Mr. Zhang and Mr. Zhao were waiting for him in the village. Along with the two old men, there was another old man surnamed Min with white hair and beard.

“Grandpa Zhang, Grandpa Zhao.” Lu Lingxi was surprised when he came back.

Old Zhang pulled his hand nervously, “Let me see, where is the injury?”

Lu Lingxi was a little embarrassed, “Grandpa Zhang, I’m fine, I just scratched my skin.”

“It’s fine, Xiaoxi is your grandpa Min. “Old Zhang introduced Lu Lingxi enthusiastically, turned his head and said, “Old Man Min, this is Xiaoxi I told you.”

Lu Lingxi called out obediently, “Hello, Grandpa Min.”

Old Min looked at Lu Lingxi and laughed. Lovingly agreed. A few people greeted him, and Yan Yue’s gaze fell on Old Min Min. He didn’t expect that Mr. Min was actually a friend of Mr. Zhang and Mr. Zhao. If he didn’t admit the wrong person… in front of him and Xiaoxi was a huge opportunity.

As Mr. Zhang spoke, Lu Lingxi realized that Mr. Min and Mr. Zhang had been friends for many years. The three of them were busy with work and didn’t have much time to get together. Now that I am retired, I have nothing to do, so I will find time to get together from time to time. This time coincides with the Kunnan Orchid Exhibition. Before the old men all loved flowers, they simply came to Kunnan with an appointment.

Lu Lingxi felt that Mr. Zhang was a little sorry for not going to the orchid exhibition because of his business. Mr. Zhang said with a smile: “The orchid exhibition will be open for half a month and can’t run, so I will go to see it if I have time. If you don’t come to see Xiaoxi, I will You and your grandfather Zhao are always unsteady. As for your grandfather Min, he was attracted by the kupaiba or tree you mentioned. Your grandfather Min has been engaged in energy all his life, and this is the first time he has heard of this kind of oil production. I can’t sit still for a long time.” Here Zhang Lao paused and asked, “Xiao Xi, tell me what’s going on with this kind of tree?”

Lu Lingxi explained Wang Chaoliang’s test results and their findings today. As soon as he finished speaking, Mr. Min said eagerly: “Xiaoxi, you said that you found an entire valley covered with this kind of tree.”

Lu Lingxi nodded, but quickly said seriously: “The bitterness we found The Peiba gum tree valley is located in the Kunnan rainforest, which is already deep in the rainforest. In order to protect the environment of the rainforest, it is best not to damage the valley for development.”

He said seriously, as if he was afraid that Mr. Min would secretly develop the valley. Old Min laughed all of a sudden, the wrinkles on his face stretched, and he could see that he was in a good mood. “Yes, Xiaoxi is right, we want to protect the environment of the rainforest. Then Xiaoxi, what are your plans?”

Lu Lingxi glanced at Yan Yue, thought for a while, and said, “Uncle Wang has basically determined Copaiba gum through testing. The gum of the tree can be used in place of diesel oil. Big Brother Yan and I want to try to see if the transplant can be successful in Fengcheng.”

“Fengcheng?”

Lu Lingxi nodded, he already regarded Fengcheng as his home, what’s the good Everything wants to be planted in Fengcheng. Although the Copaiba gum tree is native to the rainforest area and the climate of Fengcheng is quite different, considering the effect of environmental purification in Fengcheng, it may not be impossible to transplant.

After listening to his reason, Mr. Min laughed and said, “It would be a good thing if it could be transplanted to Fengcheng. It just so happens that Fengcheng will no longer have to mine coal in the future. It’s better to mine this tree oil instead. It is environmentally friendly and economical, killing two birds with one stone. .”

A group of people chatted for a while, and the topic of Mr. Min kept revolving around the Copaiba gum tree.

Yan Yue gave Mr. Min a thoughtful look , and when he left at night, he said to Lu Lingxi, “Elderly Min was the last Minister of Energy in China.” I don’t know the position at all. Yan Yue laughed at his blank expression, hugged Lu Lingxi and kissed him, “It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand, Xiaoxi only needs to know that this is an opportunity.”

[End of This Chapter]