Hello, 1983

In the depths of the hot spring valley, everyone finally stopped, and there was a yew forest in front of them.

Most of them are big trees that need to be hugged by two or three people. The branches and leaves are prosperous, scattered, and seemingly chaotic, but in fact, it is most in line with the natural state of plant growth.

Even these old runners were deeply shocked, because everyone knew the value of yew, and these villages have also planted a lot of them in recent years.

However, it takes time for the small saplings to become mature, and the yew grows extremely slowly. How can there be such a thousand-year-old tree that has a great visual impact?

Now everyone believes more firmly in Liu Qingshan's words: Protecting the mountains and forests is really equivalent to saving money.

Liu Qingshan's eyes were more focused on the trees, because there were many yew saplings one or two meters tall growing on the ground.

These saplings have also grown for ten to twenty years, but if they are blocked by big trees, small saplings are destined to fail. This is the law of trees.

But if transplanted, these saplings would be a huge fortune.

"Ahhh!"

The roar of the mute grandfather sounded, and soon, everyone saw that a behemoth came out of the woods.

I saw it standing up, looking towards this side, and then slowly walking away, it was a big pony bear.

What a bear!

Zhang Ganzi also shrank behind Liu Qingshan in fright.

Although no other wild beasts were seen, the forest was not calm, and the rustling sound was heard for a while, and then it was quiet again.

The dumb grandpa just made a few gestures, indicating that everyone can start work.

Only then did everyone breathe a sigh of relief. The pressure brought to everyone just now was too great. Those invisible dangers were the most terrifying.

As a result, when everyone climbed the tree, their arms and legs became sore, and several people almost fell from the tree.

A pinch of hair swayed directly in the air. Fortunately, he strictly enforced the operation requirements and tied a safety rope around his waist, so there was no danger.

"Everyone pay attention to safety, the safety rope must be fastened!" Liu Qingshan shouted again to remind everyone that this kind of high-altitude work is not a joke.

Everyone sat firmly on the tree and began to pick the small yew fruit.

Those close to you can be picked easily; those that are far away, growing on the tips of branches and leaves, use a hook with a wooden handle to gently bend the branch and pull it to the front to pick.

If you can't reach it, it's fine.

Climbing up a tree, it is impossible to carry that kind of large flower baskets that are half a person high. They are all small baskets more than a foot high, sling them on the chest, and shove the fruit directly into the basket, which is more convenient and efficient. .

When the small back basket was almost full, it was hung under the tree with ropes, and someone poured into the big back basket.

Seeing that everyone was working, Liu Qingshan also found a tree to climb up and picked fruit together.

This work is not only dangerous, but it also takes a long time and is relatively boring.

Like Zhang Ganzi, he was already humming a little tune on the tree: "Second sister Wang is sitting alone in the embroidery building with tears in her eyes..."

If you can entertain yourself and have fun, it is estimated that Zhang Pangzi has this mentality. Liu Qingshan estimates: If Uncle Pole always maintains this mentality, it will be no problem to live to be a hundred years old.

Busy until noon, Da Zhangluo shouted to stop work, and everyone came down from the tree one after another.

The harvest in the morning was still good, about three or four thousand catties were picked.

So the back and the lift were carried back to the edge of the hot spring, where someone had already cooked a large pot of egg soup.

I'm frying mushrooms.

The oil cakes brought are all heated up in the pot, each person has a bowl of soup, holding a flat cake, and ordering dishes in it, they all start to gobble it down.

"It would be better if I could take a sip." Zhang Ganzi was still not satisfied, and shouted that he wanted to drink.

"If you come home at night, even if you drink your wife's milk, no one cares. If you drink too much, you can plant it from the tree."

Da Zhangluo said with a smile, and soon, the topic turned to some aspects that are not suitable for children.

After eating and smoking a cigarette, take the time to work.

It gets dark earlier in the valley, so don’t be greedy for darkness.

By the time we take the car home at night, even these strong laborers will be exhausted one by one.

In Zhang Ganzi's words, that is: the strength to breastfeed is gone.

However, the harvest is still quite large. More than 10,000 catties of fresh fruit are picked in one day. Even after drying, it is estimated that there are still 2,000 catties left.

Liu Qingshan predicts that tens of thousands of kilograms of dried fruit will be harvested in the end, but he does not know how much paclitaxel can be extracted from these materials?

Regarding purchasing equipment and recruiting technicians, Liu Qingshan has already called Xiao Li in the United States and asked him to help him get in touch.

However, the difficulty is estimated to be not small. Lao Mei has strict control over this aspect. What kind of fun, I can't wait to hold it in my own hands.

Sure enough, it was exactly as Liu Qingshan expected. That night, he received a call from Xiao Li, saying that he had contacted several pharmaceutical companies, but they could not reach a conclusion.

On the contrary, Pfizer is more interested and intends to send an inspection team to negotiate.

At this time, Hou San also came to Jiapigou from his hometown. There was no way. Liu Qingshan left the two of them to stay here for one night, and then asked Hou San to go back to Heihe first.

No matter what, he has to discuss the yew matter before setting off. He doesn't feel relieved if this matter is handed over to others.

After waiting for a few more days, the delegation did not wait, but Victor came to Jiapigou again happily.

As soon as the old boy's bald head was exposed, Liu Qingshan knew there was something good.

Sure enough, sitting on the edge of Liu Qingshan's house, Victor said with a smile: "Liu, we held a tasting meeting according to your method, and guess what?"

Liu Qingshan could only build a ladder for him: "What's the matter?"

"More than half of the people can't tell the difference between two kinds of truffles. Even a few old gentlemen who often taste truffles guessed wrong, haha!"

Liu Qingshan couldn't help muttering: "Victor, wouldn't it be all the childcare you arranged?"

Victor shook his head like a rattle: "There are still a few with noble titles in there, do you think I can bribe them?"

Liu Qingshan also smiled and shook his head, he knew that the truffle thing must be stable.

"Liu, how about I account for one-third of the profit this time?"

Victor didn't lie in ambush with Liu Qingshan, because it's related to them, sometimes it's not about money anymore.

Victor really didn't plan to play tricks, otherwise, he wouldn't tell Liu Qingshan the truth, so of course Liu Qingshan had to show enough sincerity.

"sure."

Liu Qingshan also nodded in agreement, in fact, this result has already satisfied him very much.

Because many commodities, in fact, most of the profits are taken away by middlemen.

As for the final price, Victor said: If it is an authentic French black truffle, then depending on the size of the truffle, the price per kilogram ranges from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars.

Oversized truffles will go directly to the auction.

However, the truffles produced in Jiapigou, of course, cannot be sold at such a high price all at once.

This point, Liu Qingshan is quite clear, because in later generations, the price of truffles produced in the south of Caiyunzhi was only a fraction, or even a tenth, of other people's.

After Victor's explanation, this is the quote:

"Liu, some high-end restaurants I contacted are only willing to give half the price, which is about $200 to $500 per kilogram. What do you think?"

At this price, Liu Qingshan is already quite satisfied, at least the gap is not that big.

And after the fame is fully opened, there is still room for the price to rise.

The current Jiapigou complex already has a mountain of more than 100 miles and produces thousands of kilograms of truffles, which is no problem.

Both parties are old partners who have cooperated for many years and signed the agreement immediately.

Liu Qingshan's side, of course, is in the name of Jiapigou Cooperative, and he does not want to profit from such a business.

After the contract was signed, the truffles began to be excavated naturally. Liu Qingshan told the news to the villages in the consortium, and they all started to take action.

A few days ago, the specific locations of some truffles have been found out, and you can just dig them out.

In addition, there are some people, leading pigs and dogs, and stroking all over the mountains and fields.

Buying truffles is also a technical job. You have to take a ruler to measure it, and then determine the specific price according to the size of the head.

But in any case, the lowest grade can be sold for one hundred and twenty or thirty dollars per kilogram.

This is the price after deducting Victor's commission.

It was only then that everyone realized that this inconspicuous black egg was so valuable, so they were even more motivated to find truffles.

Liu Qingshan followed him around the mountain all day long. When others were looking for truffles, they would either lead a dog or lead a pig.

He is quite special, there is a big red fox in front of him, strolling slowly and leisurely.

Because it was a rest day, the fourth and fifth were also carrying small baskets and followed behind.

The fire fox was like walking in the woods. It was not in a hurry. As it walked, it stopped and scratched the ground twice with its small paws.

Then it was time for Liu Qingshan to come on stage, grab the scratcher, and start rummaging in this place.

After a few digs, you can basically turn out a nest of truffles.

You know, a fox's sense of smell is no worse than a hound's.

And it is much more honest than pigs. It does not grab truffles to eat. After harvesting, it just looks back at the mountain apricots with bright eyes.

Shan Xing put the wine bottle in his hand into the mouth of the fire fox, and poured a small sip of wine.

But I don't dare to give too much. If I drink too much, I will find a place to lie down, and I will not be able to start work.

At the end of the day, their combination tends to get the most.

Victor also took a few photos of foxes looking for truffles, ready to go back for publicity, which can be considered a gimmick.

In addition, Zhang Pole is leading the big wild boar, and it is also photographed.

Looking for truffles, you don't have to be young and strong, so you don't delay picking yew seeds there. The two tasks go hand in hand.

Because of the income of Shanhuo, each village will share dividends according to the shares, and everyone has a share, and there is no need to fight for it.

After finishing work that night, Liu Qingshan saw two cars in front of his house. It is estimated that representatives from the United States came.

As soon as he entered the room with the basket, someone came over with open arms, and it was Xiao Li.

Liu Qingshan's hands are both soil, and he can only raise his arms: "Li, if you don't enjoy happiness in your flowery world, how can you come to our poor valley?"

Xiao Li didn't care whether Liu Qingshan was dirty or not, he patted his shoulder vigorously: "Liu, this is just a ravine, but please don't pretend to be poor."

"Oh, truffles, you can dig so many truffles in one day, you're too embarrassed to cry poor!"

This guy soon discovered the black balls in Liu Qingshan's basket, picked up one unceremoniously, put it under his nose, and sniffed affectionately.

"Does it have the fragrance of soil?" Liu Qingshan let Xiao Li pass, and then waved to the guests in the room:

"Welcome everyone, I just finished my work and can't shake hands with everyone, I'm really sorry."

A middle-aged foreigner greeted Liu Qingshan with a face full of spring breeze, and regardless of the dusty clothes on his body, he immediately gave a hug:

"Oh, Mr. Mountain, we meet again, do you remember me?"

Liu Qingshan looked at the beard of the other party: "Haha, it was Mr. Kevin, long time no see, welcome your old friend."

This bearded Kevin once came to Jiapigou to discuss cooperation in the extraction of paclitaxel, but he failed. In the end, he became a broker and bought a lot of yew saplings from here at high prices.

Seeing him, Liu Qingshan remembered that this product belongs to Pfizer.

It's just that this meeting is very different from the last time. Kevin has also read the news of Liu Qingshan in the United States, and knows that this person is a very important person, so he lowers his attitude.

Kevin is now the general manager of the company's Asia region, so he was appointed as the representative of this negotiation.

He led two assistants, as well as a lawyer and translator, forming a team.

However, Kevin's Mandarin is not bad, and there is no problem when communicating.

Liu Qingshan greeted all of them, and then came the escorts from the province and county.

It is said that the deputy director of Zheng Hongqi led the team, but Liu Qingshan did not see anyone. It is estimated that he went to see his daughter at his grandfather's house.

Liu Qingshan washed his hands and face, changed his clothes, and then entered the house to accompany the guests. They were all old friends, so they didn't need to be restrained.

Drinking the medicinal tea, Kevin said with a smile: "Mr. Mountain, it seems that you often go to work in the field. This is a good way to relax."

"Mr. Kevin, here, you should still call me Liu. Labor is a very happy thing, isn't it?"

Liu Qingshan is not like those who despise farm work after leaving the countryside.

Kevin also nodded: "OK, when I'm resting, I also like to mow trees and lawns, labor makes people happy."

Xiao Li waved his hand: "NO, I prefer to chat with beautiful women, and beautiful women really make people happy."

Everyone in the room couldn't help laughing.

After a while, Zheng Hongqi came back with Xiaoyueyue in his arms. The little guy looked at his father a little, and opened his arms, asking Uncle Liu Qingshan to hug him.

Of course Liu Qingshan couldn't satisfy her wish, so he stuffed Zheng Hongqi with the rattle on the cover and told him to sit on the kang to coax the child.

When the meal was over, Victor and Leo also came, and they happened to sit at a large table.

As for the family members, there were two tables in Grandpa's house.

Now, Professor Wang has also completely retired from the Agricultural College, and moved to Jiapigou with his wife to live. Basically, he eats together here.

They are all elderly people who can eat together.

Although Professor Wang has retired, he still takes interns in Jiapigou, and there are many people eating.

On the dinner table, of course, there is a plate of truffles, which all these foreigners like to eat.

Xiao Li even complimented while eating, mumbling in his mouth, he will bring a few when he goes back, and give Maria a taste.

This is typical eating and taking, and must be criticized.

After dinner, we went to the team headquarters together, and the members of the Jiapigou Village Committee were also present, and then the negotiation officially began.