Professor Gu's daily life in the countryside after his rebirth

Chapter 120: Seeking Support

After Gu Zhan came out of the room, he almost bumped into Zhao Baogen who was waiting anxiously at the door of the guesthouse room.

As soon as Zhao Baogen saw Gu Zhan, he hurried over, grabbed Gu Zhan's arms tightly with both hands, and said anxiously: "Boy, is it done?"

Thinking about what happened to Dean Sun and Guo Zhida's cousin just now, Gu Zhan shook his head and said, "They didn't agree, but they said they would consider it."

Zhao Baogen had lived for most of his life and had heard a lot of official language and excuses. When he heard the other party's reply, he knew that the matter had become even more mysterious.

Originally, he didn't think that the cattle farm business could be accomplished, but now that he got this answer, he couldn't help but feel disappointed.

Seeing Zhao Baogen's lost expression, Gu Zhan felt a little heavy in his heart. He thought for a moment and said, "Uncle Zhao, they said they are considering it. We are not without a chance."

"Oh!" Zhao Baogen sighed, patted Gu Zhan's shoulder weakly, turned around and walked out of the guesthouse.

Coming out of the corridor of the guesthouse and coming to the front yard of the guesthouse, Liu Jianhua and Zhu Changzhi were standing not far away chatting.

Seeing Gu Zhan and Zhao Baogen come out, Liu Jianhua put away the smile on his face and asked Gu Zhan seriously, "Little Gu, how did the discussion go?"

Gu Zhan raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said, "They said they need to think about it."

Liu Jianhua pondered for a moment and said, "Considering it means there is still a chance."

As the director of the Agricultural Bureau of Jing City, he very much hopes that the project of the Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences will be implemented in Shanghe Village, which is of great significance to the agricultural development of the entire Jing City.

Zhu Changzhi took over the conversation and asked Gu Zhan: "What did they say?"

Gu Zhan thought about it and briefly told the two directors what Sun Yuan and Guo Zhida had said.

When Liu Jianhua heard Gu Zhan mention words like "pay off in four years at most" and "repay in three installments," he analyzed the situation carefully and looked up at Gu Zhan and asked, "Little Gu, based on what you said, can I assume that you can guarantee that the cattle farm will be profitable in a year if it's opened?"

Seeing the excitement in Liu Jianhua's eyes, Gu Zhan said cautiously, "Yes, Director Liu, I can guarantee this."

"Good! Good job." Liu Jianhua said excitedly.

Zhu Changzhi was not as courageous as Liu Jianhua, but he also found it incredible when he heard Gu Zhan say that the cattle farm would start making profits in a year.

"That's a cattle farm. The growth cycle of cattle is not short, and the reproductive capacity of cattle is limited. Isn't this a bit too radical to spend a year? And according to the 600 yuan per cow they mentioned, 50 cows would be 30,000 yuan, which is not a small amount."

Gu Zhan's expression remained unchanged, still as confident as before. "Our goal is to breed calves to supply them to the demand side. The gestation period of cattle is about 280 days. According to this process, the cattle farm will enter the profit stage in a year."

Although Zhu Changzhi had his doubts in his heart, based on his understanding and impression of Gu Zhan, he felt that Gu Zhan would not brag at this time, so what he said about making a profit in a year was most likely true.

After figuring this out, Zhu Changzhi thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll go report to Secretary Hotan now and see if he can give you support."

As soon as Zhu Changzhi finished speaking, Liu Jianhua also said: "It just so happens that I have something to do, let's go together."

Looking at the two people walking out of the guesthouse door, Gu Zhan breathed a sigh of relief.

He admitted that he had deliberately proposed this condition to Sun Yuan.

Because only in this way can the cattle farm in Shanghe Village obtain strong financial support from the municipal and county governments, and have a place in the hearts of leaders at both levels. Then there will be no worries about the cattle in Shanghe Village having no market.

If Shanghe Village relies on itself alone, it will be difficult to achieve a quick return of funds in such an information-closed era.

What Shanghe Village needs now is not only a breakthrough in its development direction, but also the experience and confidence it needs to gain from development.

After Liu Jianhua and Zhu Changzhi left the guesthouse and got in the car, Liu Jianhua asked Zhu Changzhi, "What do you think of this? Can it work?"

Zhu Changzhi thought for a moment and then said, "This will probably work. Gu Zhan is quite capable. When cattle across the county were infected with an infectious disease, he was able to produce penicillin to cure the disease. And the corn-soybean intercropping he invented has helped Shanghe Village achieve a bumper harvest this year."

Liu Jianhua originally thought that Gu Zhan's talent in English translation was already amazing enough, but he didn't expect that he had other great abilities. For a moment, he had the same feeling as Zhu Changzhi: since this guy is determined to do it, he will probably be able to succeed.

Finally, Liu Jianhua said, "Go back and report to the county and see if you can get some support. I'll also try to secure support. It would be best to ensure that the Shanghe Village Production Brigade wins this research institute project. Their 'Anhe No. 1' cattle breed is a provincial key project and should be very good."

"Okay, Director Liu." Zhu Changzhi quickly agreed.

Zhao Baogen and Gu Zhan took the Xiaohe Town Commune bus. After getting off the bus, they looked around on the way to Shanghe Village to see if there was a ride they could take.

When he looked up, he didn't see the person passing by, but he saw Li Fu riding a bicycle back to the commune.

Li Fu was originally angry because no one invited him to the symposium in the county today. But when he saw Zhao Baogen and Gu Zhan who had returned from the county and were walking towards Shanghe Village, he suddenly felt a lot more comfortable, and the depression that had been choking him in his chest disappeared.

"Hey, are you two back from the county town?"

Hearing Li Fu's slightly relaxed voice, Gu Zhan raised his eyelids slightly, glanced at Li Fu, and then retracted his gaze.

He is just a villain who currys favor with the powerful. According to the timeline of the previous life, there will be some changes in the county soon, and it will be hard to say what will happen to Director Li by then.

On the other hand, Zhao Baogen, adhering to the principle of less trouble is worse than more, responded to Li Fu with a smile: "Hey, Director Li, are you planning to go back to the commune?"

"Well, there's a meeting at the commune later."

Li Fu glanced at the two of them with an arrogant look, thinking: "What's the big deal about going to the county? Aren't we just walking back to the village now?"

Taking in Li Fu's pretentious demeanor, Gu Zhan sneered inwardly and then said with a smile, "Isn't there a bicycle here?"

Hearing Gu Zhan's pointed words, Li Fu tightened his grip on the bicycle and said hurriedly, "I have something else to do. You guys can take your time."

Li Fu's figure riding away on his bicycle gradually disappeared from sight, and Gu Zhan and Zhao Baogen continued to walk back.