Reborn in the Great Northern Wilderness in 1982, I farmed and hunted to support my whole family.

"Thank you so much, Director Fu. We feel much more at ease knowing you said that."

The project was secured, and Vice Mayor Zhao called to congratulate him upon hearing the news: "Xiao Li, you did a great job! The experts on your crops have approved it, so the project is now secure. Just follow their guidance closely, and your cooperative has a bright future ahead of it!"

Li Mu thanked him repeatedly, hung up the phone, and finally felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders.

He looked at his brothers around him, all of whom had happy expressions on their faces.

"Alright, stop standing there, you'll be busy from now on!"

The project was approved quickly, and Director Fu brought experts from the agricultural university back to the cooperative. This time, they brought seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides needed for organic farming, as well as a detailed planting plan.

After all the hustle and bustle, we realized we didn't have enough manpower.

Li Mu gritted his teeth: "Hire people! We need to hire some experienced people who are willing to work hard. Organic farming is no joke; it takes real skill."

When Aunt Wang heard the news, she came over to inquire: "Li Mu, is your cooperative hiring? What can this old man like me do?"

Li Mu smiled and said, "Aunt Wang, you're in good health, but we definitely can't let you do any heavy work. If you'd like, could you help us look after the vegetable garden, water it, or something?"

Aunt Wang was overjoyed when she heard this: "Okay, okay, I'll go and call a few of my old friends to come and help."

Not only did people from Lijia Village come to help, but even people from neighboring villages, upon hearing the news, came to inquire, hoping to find work in the cooperative. Seeing this, Li Mu was even happier; with many hands making light work, this organic farming project was sure to be a great success.

He had his brothers register the applicants and then arranged a simple interview. The interview was not complicated; it mainly aimed to see if these people had planting experience, were willing to endure hardship, and agreed with organic farming practices.

After this round of interviews, Li Mu selected a number of suitable candidates, all from nearby villages. They were experienced and willing to work hard. Most of them were older and didn't have much else to do, so they were naturally eager to find a job in the cooperative.

They were all from farming backgrounds and knew that the land was their lifeline and could not be taken lightly.

Don't let Director Fu's stern face fool you; he's a tough guy when it comes to trouble.

Once, a plot of land in the cooperative suddenly became infested with pests and diseases. Everyone was in a panic. This was organic farming, and chemical fertilizers and pesticides could not be used. What could they do?

Upon learning the news, Director Fu immediately led experts from the Agricultural University to the site to assess the situation and develop solutions.

He directed everyone to use biological and physical control methods to successfully control the pests and diseases without affecting the quality of the vegetables.

After this incident, everyone looked at Director Fu and the experts with new respect; their professional level was truly remarkable.

Li Mu was genuinely grateful. Old Wang and Old Zhang had secretly learned a lot of things and would often get together to figure out how to improve the organic farming.

Li Mu also spent every day in the fields, learning from experts. He personally handled every step, from soil management to irrigation systems and pest and disease control, for fear of making any mistakes.

Tian Xiaohu and Li Chuzi were in charge of the fishpond and the breeding of rabbits and foxes. The restaurant had a large demand, so they were guaranteed to make a profit. Li Mu treated them well and gave them good benefits. Their monthly salary was much higher than before, so the two of them were even more motivated and worked hard from dawn till dusk every day.

With some spare money, Jiang Xuefen and Li Guozhang were unwilling to live in the city. Li Mu had no choice but to build them two small houses in the village so that they could live more comfortably.

This made everyone more motivated, feeling that working with Li Mu was a promising career path and a way to make money.

But Li Mu has something on his mind lately.

Li Jianjun, with a tomato in his mouth, mumbled, "Brother, what are you worried about? This organic farming project is pretty good, isn't it? If we follow the experts and work hard, we'll definitely make a lot of money."

Old Wang, who was watering the plants, chuckled and said, "He's not worried about that at all."

"Then what are you worried about, Brother Mu?"

"Worried about finding a wife, hahahahahahahahaha"

Li Mu rolled his eyes: "Get lost, I'm really worried about our organic farming project. Although it's progressing smoothly, I still feel uneasy."

Old Wang put down the water pipe he was holding, walked over and patted Li Mu on the shoulder: "You're just worrying too much. With the guidance of experts and the support of the municipal government, our project will definitely succeed. Don't worry about it."

Li Jianjun finished his tomato, wiped his mouth, and said, "Yeah, brother, we should just follow the experts' lead. There won't be any problems. I heard from my mom that you're looking for a wife."

"Blind dates? There is such a thing, but it's still far from happening."

"Stop pretending! I saw you taking a walk with Yimei in the village the other day, so what?"

Li Mu scratched his head helplessly: "We just took a walk together and didn't say anything, so please stop making a fuss."

Old Wang chuckled: "We're not just making a fuss. Look at you and Yimei, one of you is unmarried and the other is single. You two look so well-matched together."

Li Jianjun chimed in, "Yeah, brother, Sister Yimei is a really nice person. If you can marry her, all of us brothers will be happy too."

Li Mu was a little embarrassed by what he was being said: "Alright, alright, stop talking nonsense. This matter is still far from being settled."

Although he said that, Li Mu actually had some feelings for Yi Mei. Yi Mei was a gentle and virtuous woman. She was not only beautiful but also capable, managing the household perfectly.

If he could really marry her, Li Mu felt he would be content for the rest of his life.

"If you don't come to my door soon, brother, let me give you a heads-up: Old Huang from the next village has been eyeing Yi Mei for a long time. If you don't take the initiative, don't blame me for not warning you."

Upon hearing this, Li Mu immediately felt a little nervous: "Old Zhao? When did he start taking a liking to Yi Mei?"

“Just a few days ago, I ran into him talking to Yimei at the village entrance. The two of them were laughing so sweetly. I think Old Huang has a crush on Yimei.”

Li Jianjun chimed in, "Yeah, bro, you'd better hurry up, or Lao Huang will beat you to it."

"Yimei is a beauty in our village. It would be such a pity if she were picked by another man."

Li Mu felt a pang of unease. Although he had feelings for Yi Mei, he hadn't dared to confess, as he was currently busy with business and didn't have much time to spend with her. But if Lao Huang beat him to it, he wouldn't be willing to accept it.

"Alright, you guys stop talking. I know what I'm doing."