Chapter 126 (continued)

Zhu Ji became interested. "Soybeans?"

Shi Wen, "Yes, our family planted about ten mu of soybeans. Although they haven't fully dehydrated yet, judging from the current situation, a yield of 600 jin per mu shouldn't be a problem."

Zhu Ji subconsciously asked, "What is the typical yield of soybeans per mu (a Chinese unit of area, approximately 0.165 acres)?"

"I saw them say it weighs three or four hundred jin (150-200 kg), and soybeans grown in black soil can even reach five hundred jin (250 kg)," Shi Wen explained. "I just looked up that data online; I haven't studied it carefully, so I don't know how accurate it is."

Zhu Ji: "Then I'll ask someone and contact you again later."

After hanging up the phone, Zhu Ji went to find an expert.

Experts, upon hearing that some families in this area could produce 600 jin (300 kg) of soybeans per mu (0.067 hectares), were quite interested. "That's an impressive yield; they must be seasoned soybean growers!"

Zhu Ji: "No, I guess this is the first time he's ever grown soybeans."

Expert: "It would be quite remarkable to see this yield on the first planting."

Zhu Ji: "Is it worth studying?"

Expert: "It's hard to say. Let's ask them to send some samples first. Then we can take measurements on-site. For ordinary farmers, the data might not be accurate. Sometimes they might mistake 1.2 or 1.3 acres for 1 acre. If the data is accurate, then it's definitely worth studying."

Upon hearing Zhu Ji immediately replied, "Then I'll make the arrangements."

Zhu Ji contacted Shi Wen and asked him for samples of manure and soybeans.

Shi Wen readily sent it to him.

The two sides are so close, the express delivery was delivered to the relevant person in half a day.

The analysis of manure is relatively simple; they have already analyzed it several times, and all the data is on file.

The quality of the manure from Shi Wen has indeed improved further. Overall, the Abilities value has increased by about 0.8%, which is a good result for fertilizer.

After all, this improvement is based on the results of the previous test, not on the results of tests conducted on ordinary manure.

Shi Wen the amount of manure produced at home increases several times a year, which is quite astonishing.

The researchers archived the data and distributed it to various institutions.

This time, the data didn't show any significant leap forward; everyone just made simple notes.

After receiving it, Zhu Ji checked it and confirmed that there were no problems, so he forwarded it to Shi Wen.

Shi Wen the first batch of soybeans sent for testing came back with analysis results rather late.

Three days later, the researchers sent the data to Zhu Ji.

The soybean's Abilities value is 63, which does not meet the standard for Variant Ingredients, but it is much stronger than a regular soybean.

The typical soybean Abilities value is between 20 and 40.

Zhu Ji was somewhat disappointed after seeing it, but he also knew that it wouldn't be easy to grow Variant Ingredients.

He sent the results to the Shi Wen, along with the researchers' analysis of the soybeans.

Shi Wen, looking at the results, thought, "So, this batch of soybeans is actually quite good?"

Zhu Ji: [Yes, congratulations. When are you free? I'll bring an expert over to take a look.]

Shi Wen readily replied, "I'll be home these next few days. You can come over whenever it's convenient for you; I'll arrange a time."

Zhu Ji: [There's no time like the present, how about tomorrow?]

Shi Wen: [That works too.]

After agreeing on a time, the next day, Shi Wen specially asked the little fox to take the little snow leopard out to play.

As the little ones have spent more time together, their friendship has grown considerably, and they can now play together.

It's a pity that the male snow leopard is a wild snow leopard and cannot be kept in their ranch, otherwise it would probably be quite interesting to keep the male snow leopard there.

The little ones had all gone out, leaving Cong Zai huddled on the haystack in the yard, basking in the sun.

Shi Wen around to make sure there was nothing to worry about before preparing to greet the experts.

The expert who came was a woman in her fifties named Yu Lilan, who was very kind and approachable.

As Yu Lilan introduced herself, Shi Wen immediately recognized her. "Teacher Yu! I know you; I read your articles when I was a child."

"You've read my short science articles, haven't you?" Yu Lilan smiled. "Then we're quite destined to meet."

Shi Wen warmly greeted them, "What a coincidence! Please come inside and have a bowl of milk tea. After you've had your tea, we can go see the beans."

Yu Lilan: "I'm afraid it's not possible today. I'm here for a meeting, and I only managed to squeeze in a quick visit. I have other things to do this afternoon, so let's have milk tea another time?"

Shi Wen immediately said, "That's fine. Shall I take you to see the harvested beans first?"

Yu Lilan: "Are they drying right now?"

Shi Wen, "Yes, it might have to wait until next spring. I want to dry it a bit to prevent it from getting moldy during the rainy winter and spring."

Shi Wen took them to see the beans drying in front of the warehouse.

These beans stretched for a full fifty meters, laid out in a straight line on a plastic sheet.

The sunlight made them gleam white, and from a distance, they didn't look like soybeans at all, but rather like round pearls.

Yu Lilan walked up to the beans, squatted down, grabbed a handful, and examined them closely. She exclaimed, "Teacher Xiao Shi, these beans are really good! Did you select them?"

Shi Wen, "Not yet, we removed the debris during the harvest."

Yu Lilan: "That's truly remarkable! Each one is so plump and uniform, three times better than the ones others have picked. I saw the test results, and the nutritional content is also high. Excellent, excellent."

Shi Wen stood to the side, a faint pride on his face. He had grown all these beans himself.

Yu Lilan: "These beans are so good; it's kind of you to think of the country."

Shi Wen, "I've heard that soybeans are heavily reliant on imports, which is crucial to our country's food security. I hope I can help in some way."

Yu Lilan couldn't help but pat his arm. "You'll definitely be able to help. If every young person thought like you, we wouldn't be afraid of being held back."

Shi Wen, "Actually, many young people share my thoughts, but most of the time they have the will but lack the ability to do so."