Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

"All three of my older sisters married college graduates."

Ji Xiurong paused slightly, a look of longing appearing on her face.

His eyes sparkled with longing for a different kind of life in the future.

He then launched into a long, rambling monologue.

"So my biggest dream in this life is to marry a college student."

"You wouldn't believe it, Yan Xiangli is both handsome and knowledgeable."

"I've had my eye on him since the first time I saw him. I really like him."

As she spoke, she unconsciously tugged at the hem of her clothes, her cheeks slightly flushed.

"That's why I'm shamelessly asking you for some advice. You really have to help me out!"

After listening to Ji Xiurong's heartfelt explanation.

Everyone then realized what was happening and nodded in understanding.

Shen Mengyin's eyes darted around, as if she had suddenly thought of something, and she hurriedly said.

"By the way, Xiurong, do you remember what Yan Xiangli said when he first arrived in Chengde?"

"He doesn't know how to do laundry and even wanted his female classmates to help him."

"You can start from this point and offer to do his laundry!"

Ji Xiurong's eyes lit up instantly when she heard Shen Mengyin's idea.

A look of excitement immediately appeared on her face, and she hurriedly said...

"Mengyin, that's a great idea! How come I didn't think of that? You're my savior."

She clapped her hands, looking eager to try.

It's as if I can already see the beautiful scene of my relationship with Yan Xiangli taking another step forward.

"By the way, what do you think people from Sichuan like to eat?"

Ji Xiurong seemed to have remembered something crucial and suddenly asked a question.

She suddenly remembered that her older sister had told her this.

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

Moreover, she had observed carefully these past two days and found that Yan Xiangli had hardly eaten any of the cafeteria food.

If I could cook some of his favorite dishes, it would definitely leave a deep impression on him.

Qin Xuemei lowered her head slightly when she heard Ji Xiurong's question.

After thinking for a moment, he looked up and answered.

"I've heard that people in Sichuan love to eat chili peppers."

"Most of the dishes there are inseparable from chili peppers, and the flavors are very strong."

"You like spicy food?"

Upon hearing Qin Xuemei's words, Ji Xiurong's eyes lit up as if she had found a glimmer of light in the darkness.

……

Time slipped by unnoticed, and soon it was noon.

The sun was high in the sky, and its rays shone down on the earth without any obstruction.

It draped the entire Saihanba area in a golden veil.

Xia Tian and Feng Cheng had been busy in the nursery all morning and were now taking a short rest by the nursery.

Their faces showed signs of fatigue, and their foreheads were covered with fine beads of sweat.

His clothes were soaked with sweat and clung tightly to his body.

"Engineer Xia, could you give me some of the seedlings that came up this time?"

Feng Cheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and suddenly spoke to Xia Tian.

Summer was gazing at the distant sand dunes, lost in thought.

Hearing Feng Cheng's words, she turned around and looked at him with some confusion, asking.

"What do you need the seedlings for?"

“I’ve been resting these past few days, but I haven’t let my rest go to waste.”

Feng Cheng sat up straight, a serious expression on his face.

"I wonder if Engineer Xia still remembers the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree?"

"Of course I remember, how could I forget?"

Summer frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"Some of the seeds for this batch of saplings were even from that big tree."

Xia Tian pointed to the nursery not far away and said.

"Engineer Xia, this is what I think."

Feng Cheng's eyes gleamed with excitement as he leaned closer to Xia Tian and spoke earnestly.

"Since the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree has been able to survive in this barren land for so many years."

"Does its surroundings also have conditions suitable for tree growth?"

"So my idea is, could we get some of the saplings from this dam?"

“Select a batch of saplings and plant them around the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree.”

"Mr. Xia, what do you think of my idea?"

After Feng Cheng finished speaking, his bright eyes were fixed on Xia Tian, ​​full of anticipation.

After listening to Feng Cheng's words, Xia Tian did not answer immediately, but fell into deep thought.

He kept reviewing Feng Cheng's thoughts in his mind.

His gaze gradually shifted from initial doubt to appreciation.

After a moment, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and a smile of approval appeared on his face.

"Feng Cheng, I must say, your idea is quite good!"

"The Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree can take root and grow in this land."

"Then its surrounding environment must have something unique about it."

"It may very well hold the key to our success in overcoming the challenges of planting trees in Saihanba."

"Your idea has opened up a whole new direction for us!"

Seeing that Xia Tian agreed with his idea so much, Feng Cheng's eyes flashed with surprise, and he added with great interest.

"Yes, Engineer Xia!"

“I haven’t been idle these past few days, even while lying in bed, I’ve been thinking about this.”

"I was thinking that if we could grow saplings from below the dam around the Zhenfeng Sacred Tree, it would be great."

"Then we'll feel much more confident about planting trees in Saihanba in the future!"

"If it really works, it can turn Saihanba into an oasis sooner."

Summer nodded emphatically, her eyes full of anticipation.

"I completely agree! This is feasible, we need to get started as soon as possible."

"Once this batch of saplings arrives, I will talk to Wu Yansheng and ask him to allocate a batch of saplings to us."

"Let's first set up an experimental field around the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree."

"But before that, we need to do a thorough job of the preliminary preparations."

"Detailed soil testing and climate monitoring are both essential."

"Only in this way can we be more confident of the success of our experiment."

"Alright, Engineer Xia!"

Feng Cheng was so excited that his face turned red. He was thrilled at the thought of Saihanba becoming a lush, green place in the future.

"Your words give me even more motivation!"

"I feel we are one step closer to success."

The two then discussed the details further.

Ultimately, they decided to return to camp soon to conduct an on-site survey of the area around the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree.

After all, the saplings will arrive tomorrow, and the opportunity to plant trees is fleeting, so we can't afford to delay at all.

The two quickly got up and dusted themselves off.

Their movements were clean and efficient, and their eyes revealed determination and urgency.

Then, they hurried back to camp with light and eager steps.

Along the way, they walked hurriedly, their minds focused solely on completing the survey mission as quickly as possible.

After returning to the camp, the two went straight to the supplies storage area.

Select the survey tools that can be used.

Zhao Tianshan also benefited from the university students' presence today, getting a rare break.

He was idly strolling around the camp when he saw Xia Tian and Feng Cheng and immediately came over to greet them.

"Engineer Xia, Technician Feng, didn't you go to the nursery? Why are you back?"

"We're back because we have something to take care of!"

……

In springtime, Saihanba is filled with sandstorms, and the air is thick with dryness and heat.

In the summer, he saw from afar that the person approaching was Zhao Tianshan.

He was too anxious to think about much else, and simply left a hasty message.

"We'll tell you when we get back."

At this moment, he was extremely anxious, and all he wanted to do was get to the vicinity of the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree as soon as possible to carry out the crucial survey work.

He and Feng Cheng hurried to the horse stable, ready to lead their horses off.

Zhao Tianshan noticed that the two looked hurried and extremely anxious.

So, knowing better, I didn't ask any more questions and just silently watched them busy themselves.

Soon, Xia Tian and Feng Cheng skillfully led out the horse, their movements clean and efficient.

He flipped himself onto the horse and gently squeezed its belly with his legs.

"Herod—"

With a neigh, the horse galloped off towards the direction of the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree.

Along the way, the wind howled in Saihanba, as if it wanted to sweep everything into endless sand and dust.

The sandstorm blew in, stinging my face like countless tiny needles.

But the two of them still had a burning passion for forestry.

The harsh environment did not extinguish its spirit in the slightest.

Their eyes were firm and fervent, fixed intently on what lay ahead.

It seemed that even the swirling sandstorm couldn't stop their progress.

An hour later, the two finally arrived at the vicinity of the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree.

Feng Cheng quickly walked to the tree and gently stroked its thick, weathered trunk with both hands.

Overwhelmed with emotion, a thousand feelings welled up within him. This wind-taming sacred tree held extraordinary significance for him.

It is not only his father's tombstone, but also a testament to his deep longing and remembrance for his father.

This is also one of the powerful driving forces behind his willingness to take root in Saihanba and persist in planting trees.

Every time he touched the tree, he could feel his father's deep love and expectations.

It was as if his father had never truly left, but was always silently accompanying and encouraging him.

Xia Tian, ​​on the other hand, did not experience the same complex emotional fluctuations as Feng Cheng; his mind was entirely focused on his work.

“Feng Cheng, go collect the soil over there. We two will study Louis XVI.”

"Strive to finish all the work before sunset today."

His tone was firm and decisive, carrying an undeniable power.

"Okay, Engineer Xia!"

Feng Cheng quickly agreed, and the two parted ways to get back to their busy work.

The sun in Saihanba was still so intense that it was hard to open one's eyes.

The sandstorms continued to rage, as if trying to destroy everything on this land.

However, these harsh natural conditions could not dampen their enthusiasm for their work in the slightest.

Summer focused intently on collecting data from the surrounding soil.

His gaze was focused and attentive, not missing a single detail.

Feng Cheng carefully collected soil samples from the side.

They carefully filled the soil into bags, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

Time passed by, the sun gradually set in the west, and the sky was dyed orange-red.

Xia Tian and Feng Cheng finally completed the basic data collection of various land data around the Zhenfeng Divine Tree.

"Feng Cheng, how is it?"

Xia Tian looked at Feng Cheng, whose clothes were soaked with sweat, her eyes full of concern.

Feng Cheng thought Xia Tian was asking about the work progress, so he scratched his head and answered somewhat naively.

"Xia, I have completed the basic soil data collection."

When Xia Tian heard his reply, she knew that he had misunderstood her meaning.

However, he simply smiled and offered no further explanation.

"Then let's hurry back, it'll get dark soon."