Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

"That's..." I opened my eyes wide in surprise, "Why is he here?"

Bai Hanchuan was also slightly surprised, but soon regained his composure. "I think I'm here to visit you," he whispered, with a hint of barely perceptible pride in his tone.

I walked up to him quickly. He had silver hair but was energetic, with deep blue eyes that sparkled with wisdom. He was Professor Smith, an international agricultural expert and a scholar with a high reputation in the field of sustainable agriculture. I had listened to his speech at an international academic conference and was deeply impressed by his profound knowledge and foresight.

"Hello, Professor Smith! We didn't expect you to come here in person. We are really flattered." I extended my hand enthusiastically. Professor Smith also showed a friendly smile, shook my hand and said, "Ms. Mu, I have heard of you for a long time. Your contribution to the field of sustainable agriculture is admirable. I came here this time hoping to have the opportunity to have an in-depth exchange with you."

After a brief greeting, we welcomed Professor Smith into the conference room of the base. He carefully visited our planting base and asked in detail about the base's operating model, technology application and future development plan. Professor Smith spoke highly of our achievements, especially our win-win model of protecting the ecological environment while achieving economic benefits.

"Ms. Mu, Mr. Bai, your planting base is a model of sustainable agriculture. I believe your experience and model can provide reference for more countries and regions." Professor Smith said sincerely, "I have a suggestion. I wonder if you are willing to listen to it?"

Bai Hanchuan and I looked at each other, and we both saw anticipation and curiosity in each other's eyes. "Of course, Professor Smith, please go ahead." Bai Hanchuan made a "please" gesture.

"I think your planting base can consider cooperating with international organizations to promote your successful experience to the world." Professor Smith paused and continued, "Currently, the world is actively exploring the development path of sustainable agriculture, and your model undoubtedly has a strong demonstration significance. By cooperating with international organizations, you can obtain a broader platform and more resources, thereby spreading the concept of sustainable agriculture to further places."

Professor Smith's proposal was like a flash of lightning, lighting up our way forward. Bo Hanchuan and I both realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to promote the ideas we have always adhered to to the world.

"We do!" I answered without hesitation, my tone firm and powerful.

That night, we stayed up all night and started contacting some international agricultural organizations...

Professor Smith's proposal opened a door to the world for us. In the following days, we actively contacted international organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Bank to show them our achievements and experience in sustainable agriculture.

These international organizations have shown great interest in our model and expressed their willingness to work with us to jointly promote the development of sustainable agriculture around the world. However, they also admitted that there are huge differences in the natural environment, socio-economic conditions, cultural customs, etc. of each country and region, and it is not easy to replicate a model in other places.

"You need to be fully prepared, this will be a challenging road," an official from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations solemnly told us during a video conference.

Bai Hanchuan and I both understand that promoting the concept of sustainable agriculture is not always smooth sailing, but this has strengthened our determination to go global and promote this cause to the world. In order to better understand the local situation, we decided to personally visit some countries and regions for field visits and research.

"The problem of land desertification in Africa is becoming increasingly serious. Maybe we can go there first to take a look." Bai Hanchuan said, pointing to a vast area of ​​land on the map.

So we took our simple bags and set off for Africa.

From the dry and hot Sahara Desert to the moist and dense Congo rainforest, we visited many African countries and communicated with local farmers, experts and scholars to gain a deeper understanding of their agricultural production methods, the difficulties they face, and their views on sustainable agriculture.

We found that many places do not have the basis for promoting our existing model due to differences in climate conditions, economic levels, cultural concepts, etc. Some areas are extremely short of water resources, while others lack the necessary agricultural technology and infrastructure.

More importantly, the traditional concepts and farming habits formed by local farmers over a long period of time have also become a major obstacle to the promotion of sustainable agriculture.

"Our ancestors have been farming this way for generations. Why should we change?" In a village in Ethiopia, an old farmer looked at us with suspicion, his tone full of confusion.

Faced with doubts and challenges, we did not get discouraged. Instead, we patiently explained to them the concepts and advantages of sustainable agriculture and tried to find solutions that were more suitable for local conditions. We also invited some influential farmers to visit our planting bases to learn and let them witness the benefits of sustainable agriculture with their own eyes.

However, just when we were confidently preparing to make a big move, a sudden change caught us off guard...

"Oh no! Our project funds have been frozen!" The assistant came running over in a panic, his face pale, and said, "Someone reported us..."

My heart sank suddenly, and my mind was buzzing. The funds were frozen? Who would report us? Could it be... A bad premonition came to my mind.

"Calm down and tell me slowly what happened?" Bai Hanchuan asked in a deep voice. He held my shoulders and gave me strength.

The assistant took a deep breath and said intermittently: "We...we were reported to have engaged in illegal agricultural development in Africa, and...we were also suspected of bribing local officials..."

"This is complete nonsense!" I was furious. "All our projects are legal and compliant. It is even more impossible for us to do such a thing as bribery!"

"Someone must be behind this!" A cold light flashed in Bai Hanchuan's eyes, "I will find out everything."

The news of the frozen funds came as a bolt from the blue, making our projects in Africa very difficult to move forward. Local partners began to doubt us, and some of the projects we had originally planned to cooperate with were forced to be shelved.

Just when we were at our wits' end, the retired gardening master contacted us. He had been paying attention to us silently, and after learning about our predicament, he encouraged us not to give up and expressed his willingness to use his connections to help us.

At the same time, the botanical expert also stood up. He used his professional knowledge to write several articles and published them in international academic journals to clear our name and call on more people to pay attention to sustainable agriculture.

With their help, we gradually got out of the predicament. The frozen funds were finally resolved, and the accusations were proven wrong. We regained the trust of our partners and the project was able to continue.

We don't have time to investigate who is behind this, because there are more important things waiting for us to do. We adjusted our promotion strategies according to the actual conditions of different regions. In areas with scarce water resources, we promoted water-saving irrigation technology and drought-resistant crop varieties; in areas lacking agricultural technology and infrastructure, we established demonstration bases and provided free training to local farmers.

We also actively cooperate with local governments and non-governmental organizations to gain more policy and financial support. Gradually, more and more farmers are beginning to accept the concept of sustainable agriculture and are willing to try to change their traditional farming methods.

"Look, that field used to be a desert, but now it has become an oasis!" I pointed to a vibrant field in the distance and said to Bai Hanchuan.

Bai Hanchuan followed my gaze and smiled with satisfaction. "Yes, our efforts were not in vain."

We stood side by side on the ridge of the field, looking at the distant horizon, with our hearts full of expectations for the future. He knew that promoting the concept of sustainable agriculture was a difficult and great task, but we were confident that we could accomplish it.

At this moment, a cell phone ring broke the silence. Bai Hanchuan glanced at the caller ID and his face changed slightly, "It's a call from China..." A cell phone ring broke the silence. Bai Hanchuan glanced at the caller ID and his face changed slightly, "It's a call from China..."

He answered the phone, his brows furrowed as he continued to describe the situation. I vaguely heard words like "international agricultural organization", "investigation", "cooperation", etc., and my heart began to lift.

"I understand. We will seriously consider it." Bai Hanchuan replied solemnly. After hanging up the phone, he looked into the distance with a deep gaze and did not speak for a long time.

I held his hand and asked softly, "What's wrong? Did something happen back home?"

He turned to look at me, his eyes were solemn but he couldn't hide his excitement. "Jinli, do you still remember our original dream? To let the whole world use the sustainable agricultural technology we developed so that everyone can have enough food to eat!"

Of course I remember. This is our common goal and the driving force that has kept us going through all the difficulties and challenges.

"It was an international agricultural organization that called just now," Bai Hanchuan paused, unconsciously tightening his grip on my hand, "They saw the results our base has achieved in Africa, and hope to send a team of experts to investigate and explore the possibility of cooperation..."

My heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and an indescribable excitement surged in my heart. The International Agricultural Organization! This is the most authoritative and influential agricultural organization in the world! If we can cooperate with them, then our pace of promoting the concept of sustainable agriculture will be greatly accelerated!

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" I couldn't hide the joy in my heart, "We must seize it!"

Bai Hanchuan nodded, his deep eyes flashing with determination, "I can already feel that a greater challenge is coming..."

As soon as he finished speaking, a jeep approached from afar and finally stopped in front of us. A tall and straight figure got out of the car, and I recognized him at a glance...