Through the troubled times and famine, I just want to farm peacefully

After many trips to Longtan, Deng Kang discovered that their rice had the highest per-acre yield in the entire southern region, and even in Cangwu County.

In the past two years, Longtan’s strength has greatly increased. The Yu family has tried to make trouble for them many times but all failed. The head of the Deng family firmly believes that they must be holding some secret weapons.

The head of the Deng family was happy to see the rise of Longtan. He always believed that one more friend was better than one more enemy.

"However, the paper produced by the paper mill can only last for half a year, and the sugar cane can't be harvested until the end of the year. So should we have a limited sale?"

Wu Xingwang is well aware of the principle that rare goods are valuable.

Once the reputation of Longtan paper is spread, they will have no worries about sales.

Lin Yinan had already thought about this problem. Before she went up the mountain, she asked Ah Fu to give Su Yunzhi the secret recipe for making bamboo paper. Now she wondered how well he had figured it out.

"Uncle Wu, we will set the price of Longtan Paper at that price and it will not change. Without sugarcane bagasse as a raw material, we can still use another material to make paper."

"What about finding alternative materials?"

Wu Xingwang's eyes lit up. As long as he could continue to make paper, it would be good. He also didn't want to raise the price and ruin the reputation that Longtan had worked so hard to build.

"Yes, this stuff is everywhere in the mountain, there is no worry about running out of stock."

"Can I go and see?"

"Come on, I'll go with you."

The paper mill and printing factory are located in the city. Lin Yinan has no plans to move out of the city and also expanded the business premises last year.

She and Wu Xingwang came out of the county government office and it only took them a quarter of an hour to walk there.

Wu Xingwang has a strong physique. Even though his life has become better in the past two years, he has not gained weight and has always maintained a healthy body. Therefore, walking this distance is nothing for him.

The two turned out of an alley and saw three people standing at the door of Longtan Paper Mill from afar.

Lin Yinan looked carefully and found that it was Zhu Jinhui and a young woman talking to Su Yunzhi.

"Yunzhi, Xiaofeng has come all the way from Cangwu County to see you, take her inside for a tour." Zhu Jinhui hinted to her son with her eyes from time to time.

Su Yunzhi automatically ignored his mother's hint, and his gentle face looked serious.

"Mom, the paper mill is a key area for making paper. Outsiders are not allowed to come in and out casually."

"Whether you can enter or not is up to you." Zhu Jinhui said this deliberately because she wanted to show off in front of Zeng Xiaofeng.

Su Yunzhi held her forehead helplessly. Sometimes it was impossible to reason with her mother when she started to make a fuss.

This woman named Zeng Xiaofeng was the one his sister found for him in Cangwu County.

The Zeng family was once one of the most prominent families in Cangwu County, but it has declined in the past two years.

Zeng Xiaofeng is only the second daughter of a branch of the Zeng family. Naturally, her family background cannot be compared with that of the Deng family, but it is also considered a family of scholars. It is said that her father and brother work in the paper-making mill of the branch for a living.

The last time his sister said this, he thought she was joking, but who knew she actually brought someone here.

Su Yunru successfully gave birth to the eldest son for the Deng family last year. She became more confident and spoke with more assurance. Seeing that Su Yunzhi was already twenty-one years old, she discussed with her mother Zhu Jinhui and decided to establish contact with the Zeng family.

Why is it a side branch of the Zeng family instead of a direct branch?

The direct descendants of the family simply look down upon a small family like the Su family, which is isolated and helpless.

The only reason the side branch was interested in Su Yunzhi was because of his papermaking skills.

Zeng Xiaofeng half covered her lips with a handkerchief and said shyly, "Mr. Su, please don't blame Aunt Su. I heard that Longtan is very good at making paper with sugarcane residue, so I was curious and wanted to go in and take a look."

She originally thought that since she had said this, the other party would take her in no matter what.

Unexpectedly, Su Yunzhi said in a gentle voice, "It is indeed inappropriate. Our papermaking technology is a secret technique that is not passed on. Moreover, the paper mill is related to the livelihoods of so many people in Longtan. Only paper mill workers are allowed to enter. I hope Miss Zeng can understand."

Zeng Xiaofeng was so stunned that he was speechless for a moment.

While they were talking, Lin Yinan and Wu Xingwang arrived.

Su Yunzhi hurriedly bowed to the two of them.

A trace of gloom flashed across Zhu Jinhui's face as she looked up and down at Lin Yinan, who was becoming more and more beautiful.

"What are you here for?"

Glancing at her, Lin Yinan's eyes instantly turned cold, and he said without any politeness, "The paper mill is a confidential place in Longtan, what are you doing here?"

"You..." Zhu Jinhui's arrogance suddenly deflated.

Lin Yinan's appearance instantly reminded her that she had the final say in the entire Longtan, and she was no longer qualified to question her.

Su Yunzhi came out to smooth things over at the right time. He looked at Lin Yinan apologetically, turned around and said to his mother, "Mom, Miss Zeng, I still have things to do. You go back first."

Zhu Jinhui was unwilling to accept this, as she would lose face in front of Zeng Xiaofeng. If the marriage went through in the future, how would she maintain her authority in front of her?

"But Miss Zeng came here not far away, and you, this..." She was very embarrassed.

Zeng Xiaofeng looked at Su Yunzhi as if he was a heartless man.

Su Yunzhi was very upset. This was unnecessary as they had just met yesterday.

Really not familiar!

Besides, why did she insist on visiting the paper mill as soon as she arrived? He was not stupid. The reason why the Zeng family took a fancy to him, an older young man, was simply because he held the secret recipe for cheap papermaking.

He no longer looked at his mother and Zeng Xiaofeng, but extended his hand to Lin Yinan and Wu Xingwang, inviting them in.

"City Lord Lin and Master Wu, please come in!"

The three of them walked up the stairs. Zhu Jinhui took two steps forward. Lin Yinan looked back and glared at her fiercely. She stopped immediately and glared at her back fiercely.

The status of the four members of the Su family was all given by Lin Yinan. Things are different now, and Zhu Jinhui dare not act rashly.

After a few people entered the paper mill, the door slammed shut. Zeng Xiaofeng concealed the curiosity on her face and looked at Zhu Jinhui.

"Aunt Su, you have so many talented people in Longtan, how could you let a woman take charge?"

Zhu Jinhui said nothing, but took her hand affectionately, "Come on, Xiaofeng, Aunt Su will take you for a walk on the street."

Zeng Xiaofeng lowered his eyes, a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes. If he wanted to go shopping, isn’t Cangwu County bigger than Longtan?

Lin Yinan did not ask about the two people outside the door. She had walked closer just now and could vaguely hear something.

If Zhu Jinhui still doesn't understand at this moment, then her life will be in vain.

Now facing Lin Yinan, Su Yunzhi can take it calmly. Whatever she wants, Yun Mo can do it, he can do as well.

He took the two to the backyard, where there were soaking pools filled with finger-long bamboo strips.

"The book says that when making paper from bamboo, one to two-year-old mother bamboo is the most suitable. These bamboos were picked by experienced farmers who took us to the mountains."

The bamboo in the pond had been soaking for some time, and its skin had turned black and was emitting a sour and smelly smell.

Wu Xingwang couldn't stand the smell. He covered his nose with his sleeve, pointed at the blackened bamboo strips in the pond and asked Su Yunzhi.

"Mr. Su, how long do we need to soak the bamboo in the pond?"