I Got Rich in Period Fiction
Chapter 310: Claiming the Sandstorm Belt

Chapter 310: Chapter 310: Claiming the Sandstorm Belt

Qiao Qingyu took Lu Ye to find the Vice Principal in charge of this task.

The Vice Principal hesitated a bit; he was a timid and cautious man, worried that if nothing grew, it would be embarrassing and could affect his work performance.

Upon hearing the news, the Principal came rushing over, didn’t say anything, just signed his name with a big flourish, and then said to Lu Ye, "Xiao Lu, we will definitely complete this task, don’t worry."

The Principal glanced at the Vice Principal and thought to himself, Vice Principal, oh Vice Principal, even if you have connections and backers, what use are they? Being afraid of both wolves and tigers before you act, you will stop right here.

How could you not think about who is behind Qiao Qingyu?

Haven’t you heard of Thousand Silk Hemp, Willow Wood, or Barley Grass?

Those excellent wild plant varieties were cultivated by Qiao Qingyu.

What is a hundred acres of wind-blown sand to Qiao Qingyu?

She is building a reputation for Xichuan Agricultural College. Just think, ten years from now, that hundred-acre stretch of sand will be transformed into a small oasis, whether retired or graduated. It would be a great place for them to reminisce about the demanding years.

A hundred acres is a bit little, but there’s no rush, Qiao Qingyu is only a freshman, she has to take it slow.

Lu Ye smiled, handed out the claim documents one by one, also signed his name, put the copy that belonged to the college on the table, and put his own in his briefcase. Smiling, he said to the Principal, "Principal Lu, I’ll be heading back to the unit now, thank you all for your strong support."

"Of course, of course, rest assured, by next spring when flowers bloom and it’s time for tree planting, our teachers and students at Xichuan Agricultural College, thousands of them, will definitely not drag behind in our efforts to combat desertification and greenify."

Principal Lu’s words were impactful; everyone in the room was moved, except for the regretful Vice Principal.

Just hesitating for a moment had the Principal rushing over. The old man always pushed himself to the forefront; the more he thought about it, the angrier he became, yet he still had to put on a smile...

Qiao Qingyu sent Lu Ye off; the accumulated snow had already been swept to both sides of the sidewalk. This year’s snow seemed a bit heavier than usual, but there weren’t any major climate changes. Qiao Qingyu was wrapped in a plain scarf, wearing a khaki down-filled jacket.

On her feet were sheepskin boots.

Her eyes looked misty, and she herself appeared brisk, serene, and beautiful.

Lu Ye’s gaze dimmed, deeply staring at Qiao Qingyu, then discreetly withdrew it.

At the school gate, Lu Ye smiled and said, "You go back, it’s quite cold."

"Okay, I’ll head back now, we can connect by phone if anything comes up."

Lu Ye hummed softly, and smiled gently, his eyes warm, "It’s getting windy, hurry back."

Qiao Qingyu also smiled, turned around, and briskly walked away along the road she came by.

Lu Ye stood at the door, his eyes intensely fixed.

Until Qiao Qingyu’s figure disappeared from sight, only then did he slowly retract his gaze.

He curved the corners of his mouth, concealing all his emotions, and turned, walking step by step in the direction from which the wind was blowing.

The north wind howled, the weather gloomy, seemingly about to snow again.

Snow was good, as auspicious snow indicates a prosperous year; his green ecological work would progress more smoothly.

Han Lishi took care of matters in Lianjiang Village and then moved with her granddaughter, telling her family it was to seek medical treatment. The girl was still young, but she could finally sit up now, which was both excellent and hopeful. Previously, there had been no treatment because it seemed impossible, but now there could be no delay.

She intended to find a renowned doctor, willing to spend all her resources to cure her granddaughter, enabling her to get out of bed, to walk, run, and jump, and then to marry and have children, so she too could rest in peace...

Han Lishi’s words were highly credible; no one doubted them, especially since Sixth Girl indeed showed improvement.

It was said there was an old Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner in the South, and Han Lishi planned to move there with Sixth Girl.

The current household registration system was very strict, but relocating to the countryside was still advantageous.

When going to the brigade to get proof, it indeed involved a Southern village. Afterwards, there was nothing else to arrange. The belongings they carried were their worshipped deities; everything else could be replenished locally. Unusable items were discarded, and anything usable was left for the Han Family. Then Han Lishi secretly left three golden bracelets and five gold rings, along with a bracelet for her son. This time, Han Dazhu said nothing, only kneeling on the ground gratefully and bowing thrice to his mother.

The mother had the capability and the means; after all, it was really her sons and family who had held her back. Besides, the Han Family also breathed a sigh of relief.

Sixth Girl was a troublemaker in the family, bound to cause problems sooner or later, and because of her, the household was restless. Han Dazhu was now too worn out and scared to stir trouble again, resigned to live honestly and, if possible, find another partner in life, and that would be life.

The other members of the Han Family were relieved when the old lady took Sixth Girl away. With their departure, two rooms were freed up, and two fewer mouths to feed. Although most of the family expenses were indeed covered by Han Lishi, everyone selectively ignored this fact, especially since Sixth Girl earned nothing yet spent the most.

Han Lishi left quietly, with few knowing. She indeed went to the South but later spent money to change her route and head to the Northwest, specifically aiming for Xichuan.

The old lady naturally had her own connections and means, and she easily found out that Qiao Qingyu now had a capable person under her, Wang Laogen from Panquan Village.

Han Lishi didn’t settle in Panquan Village with her granddaughter but in a nearby village called Xiwatun, which was very close.

Settling there was not difficult. Han Lishi’s story was pitiful – her family thought the granddaughter was a burden, always wanting to kill her quietly because she was paralyzed and couldn’t even marry, thus being a nuisance. Out of options, the grandmother had to split from the family and bring her granddaughter to hide in the Northwest.

It was peaceful here, with no one wanting to harm her granddaughter. She taught herself medical skills and now could finally care for her granddaughter peacefully.

Han Lishi’s story touched people’s hearts, and with a letter of introduction from a Southern village along with other related documents, the relocation process went smoothly. It was the early 1980s; twenty years earlier, one could have settled without a letter of introduction.

Thus, Han Lishi and Sixth Girl were officially registered in Xiwatun. Although the village was small, Han Lishi bought a thatched hut, raised a large dog, and thus officially settled down here.

Of course, since the land here was precious, she had no allocation of farmland, but Han Lishi didn’t care.

After showing her capabilities, if people in the village had minor illnesses like headache or fever, they would seek her out.