Chapter 252

Ming Chunxi: "This year, they ranked our farm first in the world, saying that our farm is internationally leading in many aspects, including sustainable agricultural development, agricultural technology, agricultural efficiency, agricultural product quality, and social responsibility, and ranks first in overall strength."

Qing Mengzhu's eyes widened, her face filled with surprise.

Ming Chunxi looked at him and said with a smile, "We are this year's 'Global Farm TOP1'."

Author's Note:

Hehe, there's one last chapter left in the main story!

Chapter 252

In mid-June, the temperature in the border region was still only in the teens Celsius in the mornings and evenings, and the snow on the mountaintops remained a dazzling white.

The cold weather and low temperatures did not hinder Qing Mengzhu's work.

Around 6:00 AM local time, Qing Mengzhu arrived at the farm and began her work.

Around 8 a. m., when Zhao Hexi arrived, she saw Qing Mengzhu, wearing a linen coat, loading sunflower seeds into a grain planter.

The orange-tinged sunlight made his legs appear impossibly long, and Zhao Hexi spotted him immediately. Upon closer inspection, his sculpted features were even more striking in the sunlight.

Zhao Hexi clicked her tongue twice in her mind, walked over to him and said, "You look even more striking now that you've lost weight, and you also have a youthful vibe."

Qing Mengzhu looked up at him, her double eyelids appearing particularly prominent due to her thinness. "What youthful air?"

In the sunlight, Zhao Hexi could even see the fine hairs on his face. She couldn't help but tap the outer wall of the grain planter. "It's self-explanatory. Speaking of which, the fact that you came all this way alone, holding back for months to give Chunxi a surprise, that's pretty youthful of you."

Qing Mengzhu: "Adults also have love and romance."

Zhao Hexi remarked, "Most people aren't romantic to this extent."

Qing Mengzhu didn't want to be teased by her friends, so she turned back to her work.

Zhao Hexi reached out and grabbed a handful of damp sunflower seeds. "I heard from Old Gu and the others that you've been busy with the seeds for the past two weeks. What direction will these sunflower seeds take after processing? Will the flower heads be fuller, and will there be more sunflower seeds?"

Qing Mengzhu reached out and rubbed the tip of her nose with the back of her hand, looking unusually embarrassed. "It's because the color is more vibrant."

Zhao Hexi: "Hahaha, I knew it was this. It's rare that you would cultivate seeds in this direction."

Qing Mengzhu looked up at the vast field. "I hope that when we get married, this place will be a magnificent sea of flowers."

As she spoke, Qing Mengzhu turned to look at Zhao Hexi: "I sent you a report, didn't you see it?"

Now it was Zhao Hexi's turn to cough lightly. "Not yet."

Qing Mengzhu: "The treated seeds will produce more vibrant flowers, but it won't affect the yield."

Zhao Hexi: "Getting married is more important; it's okay if it's affected a little."

Qing Mengzhu: "No, I've already started planting."

Zhao Hexi watched him get into the driver's seat of the grain planter and asked, "Are you planting all by yourself? This place is so big, and you're doing it all by yourself?!"

Qing Mengzhu: "I can manage on my own. I hope to plant this sea of flowers with my own hands."

Zhao Hexi: "Tsk, sixty hectares of land, nine hundred mu, okay, now I know why you've lost weight."

Qing Mengzhu started the grain planter. "It's alright, I'll restore it before I return to Vine City."

Qing Mengzhu spent almost half a month in Ye'erqingele, not only sowing sunflowers but also fertilizing them.

Sunflowers are heavy feeders; to get large, vibrant flower heads, you need to provide plenty of fertilizer.

In order to obtain the best flowers, Qing Mengzhu even misappropriated some of his family's cow dung fertilizer—fertilizer fermented from Spirit Pearl powder that cost 110,000 Star Coins per bag.

Besides being busy with the sunflowers, they also have to take care of the tomatoes, peppers, onions, carrots, and Rice that their farm grows in Ye'erqingele.

Because of this busy schedule, Qing Mengzhu lost even more weight.

Looking at his handsome features, Zhao Hexi felt guilty and brought him barbecue every day. "If you don't gain weight back soon, I won't dare to go to your house after we return to Vine City, lest Chunxi blasts me with her coldness every day."

Qing Mengzhu: "That's not the case."

Zhao Hexi: "How could it not be? With his current level of influence, not to mention me, even Old Chu has to keep a tight rein on himself when facing him."

Qing Mengzhu waved her phone. "I recorded it. I'll send it to Yanhuan later and say you're spreading rumors about him."

Zhao Hexi glared. "Are we still brothers?"

Qing Mengzhu: "Even if we sever our brotherhood for a few seconds, that's fine."

After exchanging a few words, Zhao Hexi sat at the corner of the table, looking at Qing Mengzhu: "Honestly, you're the most hardworking person I've ever met. Our farm just won the 'Global Farm TOP1' award, and you immediately came to the frontier to work non-stop."

Qing Mengzhu, "My crops are growing well, so if I don't come, no one else will."

Zhao Hexi: "That's true. I still can't understand it. We use the same seeds, the same fertilizer, and the same weeding time. Everything is almost the same, so how come your crops are the best?"

As Intermediate Grower, Qing Mengzhu's control over the details of planting is definitely unmatched by ordinary people, not to mention that she also has the Interstellar Mall APP as a backup.

Qing Mengzhu picked up a skewer of grilled meat. "If you can't figure it out, then don't think about it. I'm going back to Vine City on Friday. Are you coming back with me or staying here a little longer?"

Zhao Hexi: "Let's go back together. Old Ge is fine here."

Qing Mengzhu and the others will fly back to Vine City on Friday.

Ming Chunxi came to pick them up from the airport and also gave Zhao Hexi a ride back with him.

Although there were clearly two people, Ming Chunxi only saw one. Upon seeing Qing Mengzhu, she frowned and looked her over. "You've lost weight."

Zhao Hexi said nothing and silently climbed into the back seat.

Qing Mengzhu walked over and hugged Ming Chunxi, saying generously, "I missed you."

Ming Chunxi: "I'll go on a business trip with you next time."

Qing Mengzhu: "Okay."

Qing Mengzhu has lost some weight recently, so as soon as he came back, Ming Chunxi gave him some nourishing food.

Hazel grouse on the mountain, shrimp in the water, geese in the fields, fruit in the orchard, all kinds of wild mushrooms... Qing Mengzhu has gained weight from all the food, and the two dogs at home have gained even more weight.

So, Ming Chunxi took her two dogs for a morning run every day to lose weight, and also brought breakfast for Qing Mengzhu on the way.

Qing Mengzhu had previously wanted to say that a lower body fat percentage would result in more defined muscle lines and a better appearance in formal wear photos, but seeing this, she didn't dare to say it anymore.

In mid-July, the two took some time off to go to Qiongwei City to take formal photos.

Their wedding is this year. Qing Mengzhu had said in advance that he would make the preparations, Ming Chunxi cooperated fully.

Their photographer was introduced by Zhou Yan; she's a very famous female photographer, and the photos she takes are exceptionally clean with bright colors.

Qing Mengzhu fell in love with the other person's work at first sight and waited for their schedule to be arranged before going to have her photos taken in July.

Ming Chunxi was very cooperative.

Their photos include white clouds, blue sky, ocean, beach, hot air balloons and yachts, and four furry little animals.

The atmosphere in the photo is reminiscent of their vacations during their teenage years, which they both enjoyed.

After taking the photos in her evening gown, Qing Mengzhu discussed the wedding with the wedding planner.

Ming Chunxi waited expectantly, following her lover's arrangements without asking any questions.

Qing Mengzhu likes what he likes, and he is willing to wait for a huge gift to slowly take shape.

That morning, Qing Mengzhu kissed Ming Chunxi goodbye. "I'm going to the frontier. Take good care of yourself and get plenty of sleep these next few days."

Ming Chunxi smiled and said, "Okay."

Qing Mengzhu went to set up the wedding venue and even brought Zhao Hexi along to help him.

It's already getting hot in the border regions in July. The weather is great, the sky has a glassy quality, and it's so blue it almost glows.

Qing Mengzhu drove the seed planter through the sunflower field, sowing ryegrass seeds in the clearing he had specially reserved.