Chapter 12 Encouragement to Learn

Yue Shan led the way, cutting down some weeds and branches blocking the road, and asked casually: "I heard that the foreign guests are here to look for yew trees this time?"

Secretary Zhang interfaced: "Yes. Have you ever seen Yew?"

Yueshan frowned: "I recognize most of the trees in the forest. I can also name them. But this is the first time I've heard of Yew. What does it look like?"

Secretary Zhang took out some photos from his pocket.

When I crossed the mountain and saw the trees in the photo, as well as the black-core flowers and fruits covered in bright red robes, I was shocked. It was exactly what my daughter said, the yew trees were yews!

So the reason why they are looking for yew is really because it can extract paclitaxel, which is used to treat cancer?

He remembered his daughter's explanation and wanted to remind Secretary Zhang, but since the Japanese were right in front of him, he had to smile and ask: "This tree is quite rare. What is its use?"

Hongcun glanced at him calmly.

Secretary Zhang said: "I heard from foreign guests that this tree can make medicine."

Yue Shan asked: "Pharmaceuticals? What problems can they cure?"

Translator Chen heard his question and interrupted: "It's just some headache and brain fever. The effect is very good."

Yue Shan scolded his mother in his heart. This translator was dishonest and was helping the foreign guests to deceive them. He said, "Chinese herbal medicine is extensive and profound. It is not surprising that yew has miraculous effects."

The two foreign guests and Translator Chen looked at each other and continued up the mountain without mentioning it.

Secretary Zhang was somewhat alert: Why were Translator Chen and the foreign guests so nervous when it came to the efficacy of the medicine? Is there a fraud here? He pushed up his glasses and felt it was necessary to investigate the matter further.

After the reform and opening up, foreign capital poured into the country. Some cooperation was win-win, but the capital of domestic enterprises that suffered losses was also not a minority.

After crossing the mountain deliberately, the group walked for a long time and saw only two scattered yew trees. It was because they grew on the mountain roadside and they couldn't be avoided, and they wanted to help the city retain investment. Otherwise, they would not be able to cross the mountain.

Neither tree wanted them to see it.

The Japanese were so happy that they danced around the thick and lush yew trees, their faces flushed with excitement, and strings of chirps came out of their mouths.

Aso asked Koshiyama eagerly: "Are these two the only ones? Are there any more in the mountain?"

Yue Shan thought for a while and shook his head: "This tree is extremely rare. I have never seen more."

After Chen translated the translation, the Japanese were a little disappointed. But since they found two yew trees, it means that this is a livable place for yew trees, and more yew trees can definitely be found.

They wanted to continue deeper into the mountains, but Yue Shan refused and said, "It's getting dark soon. It will be dangerous if we don't go down the mountain." As they said this, they winked at Secretary Zhang.

Secretary Zhang was tired after climbing Tianshan Mountain for most of the time, so he advised: "To be on the safe side, it's better to go back early. Let's come back another day."

The foreign guests had no choice but to reluctantly go back down the mountain step by step.

When going down the mountain, we happened to meet Lingmei on another trail.

"Lingmei." Hongcun called her happily and found that she was holding two big grass carps in her hands. He asked in surprise, "Are these the fish you found in the mountains?"

Ling Mei raised the fish and said, "Well. Village chief, dad, take a look, how is this fish?"

What else could Father Xiao say? He was full of praise.

In fact, these two fish are indeed good fish. Look at their smooth bodies, full belly, and neat and beautiful scales. They are wagging their tails desperately trying to get away from Lingmei.

Secretary Zhang also began to look forward to the taste of Yusheng. When he was a child, his grandfather once took him to taste Ninghua’s Yusheng, using grass carp, and the taste was unparalleled. In his experience, the little girl’s Yusheng

Two fish are better. After all, they grew up drinking mountain spring water, so the meat must be clean and sweet.

Aso and Matsuda whispered in Japanese: "I have been in China for a long time, and this is the first time I have seen a girl who says, 'Hibiscus comes out of clear water, and the carvings are removed naturally'."

"Such a beautiful girl should not be buried in the mountains for the rest of her life."

After hearing what they said, Translator Chen couldn't help but take another look at Ling Mei. It was indeed as they said, Ling Mei's eyebrows were like poetry, and she still had jade-like skin that could be broken even without using any makeup. Given time,

I don’t know how beautiful it is. It’s really a pity to be born in this rural place. So I added two sentences.

Hongcun couldn't help but joke about Yue Shan: "I have a good girl in my family, and hundreds of families want her. Ling Mei is so beautiful, so be careful when choosing a son-in-law in the future."

Ling Mei lowered her head pretending to be shy and walked away quickly.

Really, she was so frightened that an old aunt of her age still had to act coy.

When Yue Shan thought about his daughter getting married, he felt mixed joy and sorrow. He smiled neither in anger nor in anger. He just sighed with a grimace: "I hope she will keep her eyes open and find a good one."

Secretary Zhang interjected at this time: "How old is your wife?"

Yue Shan said hurriedly: "It's the 16th day of the New Year."

Secretary Zhang said sternly: "That's still too young. Why are you talking about a son-in-law or not?" He paused and asked again, "I'm 16. Is it time to take the high school entrance examination this year?"

Yue Shan was startled and smiled bitterly: "Our family's situation... doesn't allow it."

Secretary Zhang looked at Hongcun. Hongcun explained: "There are two boys in his family who also want to study."

There was really nothing we could do about it. Secretary Zhang looked at Lingmei regretfully: "How are her grades?"

Yueshan puffed up his chest and said, "Throughout the three years of junior high school, I have been among the top three in my grade every year."

Secretary Zhang's eyes brightened, and he looked at Xiao Yueshan and said seriously: "She should be allowed to study hard and then take the college entrance examination in the future. Go to a big city, where there is a wider world."

Yue Shan laughed horrifiedly: "College? That's unthinkable! How many people in our town get admitted to college every year?"

Secretary Zhang pushed up his glasses: "You have to give it a try. Otherwise, would you rather have such a pretty girl buried in the mountains?"

Yueshan's smile gradually faded.

He looked at his daughter's beautiful back, thoughtfully.

Lingmei hurried back to the village committee kitchen. Her mother was still taking a lunch break at home. Looking around the kitchen, there was no one around. She put two grass carp into the water tank, and then started to prepare food.

After a while, Officer Yang heard the sound and entered the house. He took a few steps into the water tank and saw three big fish in it. He was surprised and said: "Lingmei, are these the fish you bought? These fish are so good-looking! Two of them are grass carp."

, Hey, what kind of fish is there? I’ve never seen it before.”

It is a large fish in the shape of a spindle, with a silver body and scattered black spots on its back. It is as thick and long as a man's arm.

Lingmei smiled and said: "Salmon is also called masu. I got it from the other side."

Officer Yang choked and widened his eyes: "The other side?!"

Ling Mei hissed: "I took the risk of being the boss and spent a lot of money."

Director Yang stared at her in disbelief: "You are so brave!" After a pause, he asked doubtfully, "Is it really that delicious?"

Ling Mei raised her thumb: "The best freshwater fish."

Director Yang swallowed his saliva and said, "Okay, okay. Then I'll take advantage of the foreign guests today."

Lingmei smiled. She caught two grass carp and one wasabi in the secret base, and also broke two pounds of wasabi. But the wasabi and wasabi were too precious. She brought them down the mountain in space. If someone bumped into Xianyun Mountain,

With these two good things, how can I keep them?

On the other side, Yue Shan finally brought the foreign guests back to the reception office of the village committee. As soon as he came back, his daughter asked him to help in the kitchen. Secretary Zhang saw that Yue Shan had been walking on flat ground for most of the day, and he was still very lively. They were already exhausted.

My legs were weak, and I admired in my heart: The physical fitness of the men in the mountains is amazing.

Fortunately, Director Yang was well prepared and gave them hot towels and hot water so they could wipe their hands and faces and sit around the table drinking tea and cracking melon seeds.

After chatting for a while, Secretary Zhang was invited to the kitchen by Director Yang. He said that Xiao Yueshan wanted to see him for something. Secretary Zhang was strange, so he went to see him anyway.

Xiao Yueshan was deboning the fish. With only a dozen cuts, he removed all the main bones and barbs of a large grass carp, leaving only two large pieces of pink and tender fish meat.

Secretary Zhang was shocked by Xiao Yueshan's knife skills: "Good knife skills! Brother Xiao, you still have this skill!"

After Xiao Yueshan finished cutting the grass carp, he put down his knife, looked around and saw that only his own family was around, and then said to Ling Mei, "As for you."

Ling Mei pursed her lips: "Secretary Zhang, you may not believe what I said for a while. But after I finish speaking, you will have to find foreign experts for verification."

Secretary Zhang burst out laughing: "What's so serious?"

Ling Mei whispered: "Secretary Zhang, as far as I know, what is extracted from the yew tree is not an ordinary drug, but the extremely precious paclitaxel, which can treat cancer."
Chapter completed!