I'm reborn and I'm an international student again?

Time flies, and soon the day of celebration arrives.

"Who is this..." After arriving at the agreed meeting place, Qingshui looked at the mysterious man wearing a ball mask in front of him with suspicion. At the same time, his eyes couldn't help but explore Tian Zhongyou beside him.

"Well, you forgot about me when you just saw me a few days ago?" Tian Zhongyou coughed lightly.

"Oh, why are you wearing a mask? I remember you are not ugly." Qingshui blinked, becoming more curious.

"I suddenly had an allergic reaction after drinking that day, and it hasn't healed yet. Wearing a mask won't scare people."

"No way, even if someone is allergic to alcohol, there shouldn't be any problem drinking our sake..."

"I have a special physique." Chen Xi explained, and then asked: "By the way, will your sister show up today?"

"I don't know." Qingshui shook his head.

"How come you don't know anything?" Tian Zhongyou poked him on the back. The two of them were familiar with each other now. They were of the same age and could play freely.

"Please, she is my sister. I can't ask about her news every day. That would be useless..."

"Yeah, let's go." Tian Zhongyou nodded, opened the car door and got in.

The celebration was held on the mountain, which was the base camp of the Saeki family.

However, the mountains here are not majestic mountains. For people from Jianghuai like Chen Xi, this is just a small earthen slope.

As the car door slowly closed, the group drove along the winding mountain road towards the Saeki family's base camp.

There are lush trees on both sides of the mountain road. In the distance, there are mountains and clouds, which add a sense of mystery and solemnity to the celebration.

The Saeki family's headquarters was built on the mountain, and the entire celebration scene seemed like a huge painting spread out before everyone's eyes.

At the entrance, a huge scarecrow statue stands, holding a rice ear and smiling, symbolizing harvest and hope. All around, colorful flags flutter and various lanterns hang high, embellishing the night sky with colorful colors.

The core area of ​​the celebration is an open square with a huge stage built on it. The stage is brightly lit and full of exciting music.

Farmer artists from all over the country are taking turns to perform traditional songs and dances and play musical instruments, fully displaying the spirit of the farmers' cooperative and farming culture.

The audience were either standing or sitting, immersed in laughter and joy, with warm applause and cheers breaking out from time to time.

In a corner of the square, there is an agricultural product display area, with a wide variety of agricultural products, from vegetables and fruits to exquisite handicrafts, all of which demonstrate the prosperity and development of agriculture in the Land of Sakura.

Chen Xi and Tian Zhongyou moved among the crowd, tasting various delicacies, admiring various exhibits, and exclaiming in admiration from time to time.

As night falls, the climax of the celebration arrives.

A group of young people dressed in traditional costumes, holding torches, ran and jumped in the square, forming a series of gorgeous fire dragons.

Soon after, brilliant fireworks burst into the sky. The colorful lights illuminated the entire valley, bringing the atmosphere of the celebration to its climax.

"Haha, setting off fireworks on the mountain doesn't mean we have to worry about forest fires. Aren't people in Sakura Country said to have a strong sense of safety?" Chen Xi muttered to himself.

"This is their home. What's wrong with setting off fireworks at home? There must be a forest patrol team of the Saeki family in this mountain. Are you still afraid of fire?" Tian Zhongyou said unclearly while chewing a piece of rice cake.

There are many people participating in the celebration today, many of whom are not from the Saeki family, but are also related to the Agricultural Cooperative.

"Stop eating and go watch the show over there. The clan leader will show up soon, and maybe the clan sister will show up too. Don't you want to see the clan sister?" Suddenly, someone pulled Chen Xi's clothes, and Qingshui was impatiently preparing to take them to the square.

The square was lit up with bright lights, making the night look like a dream. The people of the Saeki family were dressed in gorgeous traditional costumes and were concentrating on performing various performances, which attracted applause and cheers from the audience.

"What is this dance?" Chen Xi couldn't help but ask as he looked at the people on the stage doing the same dance as in the movies.

"Kabuki and Noh, Kabuki is a dramatic and expressive traditional theatrical performance from the Sakura Province. Actors usually wear ornate masks or makeup and traditional kimonos, and tell stories through dance, singing and dialogue," explained Tanaka Yuzai.

"Oh, isn't that similar to Peking Opera and Huangmei Opera? What about Noh Opera?" Chen Xi nodded.

"Noh is an ancient form of dramatic performance that originated in the 14th century and is characterized by simple stage designs, beautiful music and dance, and mysterious myths and legends."

"Oh, so one tells a realistic traditional story, and the other tells a myth? This mysterious and mysterious thing looks a bit like a witchcraft show."

"Haha, the people of Sakura have the same reaction when they watch Peking Opera. In fact, this place also belongs to the Chinese cultural circle. Many things are similar. There will be a tea ceremony performance later."

Hearing what Tian Zhongyou said, Chen Xi curled his lips. He didn't like to go through a lot of formalities when making tea, but preferred to take a large teacup and pour the tea leaves directly into it.

Chen Xi was not interested in watching the performance. What he was interested in was the second half of Shimizu's sentence just now - Saori might appear.

But there were so many people at the scene that he couldn't find the girl after searching for a long time.

The performance soon ended, and suddenly an old man in a kimono appeared on the stage of the square, chattering in bird language that he could not understand.

"Is this the clan leader? He doesn't look like the leader since he's so old." Chen Xi asked quickly.

"No, he is the elder of the clan. Usually, during such important celebrations, the older generation will come out to speak." Tian Zhongyou shook his head.

"What did he say?"

"You are such a fool. Your girlfriend is from Sakura Country, but you haven't even learned a few words of Sakura language yet."

"Who said I didn't learn?"

"Then what do you know?"

"Flax, one store, Kimochi, one silk..."

"Yes, you learned it all in bed."

Hearing this, Tian Zhongyou rolled his eyes.

While the two were talking, the old man on the stage had finished his speech. Then, a burly, strong middle-aged man walked briskly onto the stage.

"Who is this and what are they talking about? Can you translate it for me? I guess you don't understand it." Chen Xi poked the person next to him with his arm.

Tian Zhongyou glanced at him and said, "This is the head of the Saeki family - Saeki Kosuke, who is also the president of the Agricultural Cooperative Association..."

Kosuke Saeki stood in the center of the stage, his eyes scanning everyone in the audience: "Dear friends, I am deeply honored to see you here today, whether you are cultivators from the countryside or friends in the city who are passionate about agriculture. Agriculture, this ancient and eternal industry, is not only the source of our food and clothing, but also the foundation of our culture and spirit." "However, we must face up to a reality - in the Land of Sakura, with the increasing aging of the population, agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges. Farmland is abandoned and traditional skills are facing the risk of being lost. This is a heavy responsibility and a mission that our young people are eager to undertake. Therefore, I hereby announce that in order to inspire the younger generation's enthusiasm for agriculture and to find people with lofty ideals who can inherit and carry forward our agricultural traditions, I have decided to select an outstanding young man from among you present and adopt him as my adopted son."

At this point, Saeki Kousuke paused, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "More importantly, my daughter, the apple of the Saeki family's eye, also loves this land and longs to protect the family's glory and future with a like-minded partner. Therefore, this chosen young man will have the opportunity to conclude a marriage contract with my daughter, and together assume the responsibility of leading the Saeki family and even the entire Sakura Country agriculture towards revival."

The audience below the stage immediately began to talk a lot, everyone had different thoughts, some were excited, some were nervous, and some were eager to try.

Saeki Hirosuke smiled and continued, "But before that, for the sake of fairness and to test your true understanding and enthusiasm for agriculture, we will conduct a test. This test will focus on agricultural knowledge, including but not limited to crop planting, pest control, soil management, and the application of modern agricultural technology. Only young people who pass this test and show outstanding talent and firm belief can get this precious opportunity. The specific arrangements of the test will be explained in detail by my assistant later..."

As Kosuke Saeki finished his words, warm applause broke out from the audience. The spark of hope ignited in everyone's heart, and they looked forward to proving themselves in this test and becoming the lucky one who changed their destiny.

What a joke! The adopted son and son-in-law of the president of the Agricultural Cooperative Association, which young man doesn’t want to reach the top overnight?
Besides, I heard that the daughter of the association's president is a beauty who is studying abroad. She is simply a treasure trove of both money and beauty!

"It seems like you have no hope. Look at your fair complexion, how can you know any agricultural knowledge?" Tian Zhongyou couldn't help but sighed after looking at the masked man next to him.

"Who said I don't understand?" Chen Xi raised the corner of his mouth and revealed a mysterious smile.

Agriculture was the core sector of my projects in my previous life. You say I don’t understand it, then who else does?

Not long after, Chen Xi and Tian Zhongyou were moving through the crowd and gradually walking towards the stage area.

Although he was wearing a mask at this time, people around him did not find it strange and just treated him as someone who came to perform today.

"I'm going to take the test, and you can be my interpreter."

"But you are Chinese."

"so what."

"Are you filming Fist of Fury?"

"Yes, I want to beat ten by myself!" Chen Xi smiled.

When everything was in place, a middle-aged man from the Saeki family walked onto the stage and began to announce the start of the assessment.

It is called an assessment, but in fact it is just answering questions on your own, or talking about your views on agriculture.

Doing this also tests one's courage. If you don't even dare to stand up, then you are not qualified to be the adopted son of the Saeki family.

In fact, Saeki Kosuke is also a cunning man. He just said that he would adopt someone as his adopted son. As for the son-in-law, he just said that there is a chance.

In other words, he doesn't really want to marry his daughter off right now.

In Chen Xi's opinion, the Saeki family is just looking for workers!

"There are many agricultural products in Sakura Country. I would like to ask, what kind of crops or crops grown or raised in Sakura Country are most suitable for domestic sales, and what are suitable for export?" the examiner asked loudly, his voice very resonant.

"Is this guy practicing the Lion Roar Technique? His voice is so loud." Chen Xi picked his ears.

Soon a young man raised his hand and shouted: "For domestic sales, of course we grow watermelons. The price is so high, so we will definitely make money. For export... let's grow vegetables..."

"I think the most popular thing in China should be meat, especially eel. We eat eel rice almost every few days. As for export... it's still eel, because our eels are of high quality." Another person answered.

Chen Xi, however, covered his mouth and laughed secretly.

"What are you laughing at?" Tian Zhongyou blinked in confusion. He felt that the man's answer just now seemed to be correct.

"The eels eaten in Sakura Country are basically farmed in China, but many of their people don't know this."

"Wow, is this true?" Tian Zhongyou didn't know and exclaimed after hearing the answer.

"I think salmon is sold domestically and mustard is exported. It is a specialty of our island country." Someone else shouted.

Chen Xi laughed again after hearing this.

"What are you laughing at again? This should be fine, right?" Tian Zhongyou was still puzzled.

"Salmon is a seafood product and has nothing to do with local agriculture. It is totally irrelevant."

"What about mustard?"

"The mustard in our country is different from that in the island countries. The mustard in the island countries is mainly made from ground wasabi, and its color is green. Wasabi has extremely high requirements for the growing environment and its production is limited, so it is expensive.

The mustard in my country is mainly made from mustard seeds, and its color is yellow, so it is also called yellow mustard. Yellow mustard has a long history in my country and has been eaten in the palace since the Zhou Dynasty.

If wasabi is used to make mustard for export, it is likely to be a loss. This product has a short shelf life and is consumed in large quantities, so transportation time and cost are big problems. "Chen Xi explained.

"That's not right. Isn't the mustard I eat in the country green?"

"The green mustard commonly found in the domestic market is often made from horseradish with green dye added due to cost reasons."

"Fuck, technology and harsh words."

"You can't say that. The taste is almost the same, haha." Chen Xi patted him on the back.

Three people answered in succession, and the people behind them gradually became bolder and raised their hands.

However, their answers sounded somewhat ridiculous to agricultural tycoons such as Hirosuke Saeki.

Chen Xi observed the expressions of these people clearly, and he now felt more confident.

However, there are still some good answers among these people. After all, those who come to participate in this event are all related to agriculture.

But young people are still in the minority.

The funniest thing was that an uncle and an old man also stood up to answer the questions. Although they answered well, they were also laughed at by the people around them.

After all, he is so old and still wants to be someone else's adopted son. It's simply funny.

"Does anyone else want to answer? If not, let's move on to the next question." The examiner looked around.

"Me!" Chen Xi grabbed Tian Zhongyou's hand and shouted, asking him to translate in real time. (End of this chapter)