Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

"I am..." The voice on the other end of the phone was low and unfamiliar, but it shocked my heart and an inexplicable premonition came to my mind.

"It's me, may I ask who you are..." My hand holding the phone tightened slightly, and my heart beat faster involuntarily.

"I was introduced by Lao Li. I heard that you are looking for an experienced gardener?" The other party's voice was a little hoarse, but it could not hide the efficiency in his tone.

Old Li? A figure flashed through my mind quickly—the gardening master who had retired many years ago! Bai Hanchuan had mentioned him before, saying that he had cultivated many rare flower varieties and was highly respected in the industry. Could it be that...

I took a deep breath, tried to suppress my excitement, and said calmly, "Yes, we are planning to set up a gardening training base, and hope to invite experienced masters to give lectures and guidance."

"Training base?" The other party seemed to hesitate for a moment, "That's interesting. Tell me in detail."

I told him our plans and ideas in detail, including the scale of the base, course settings, development direction, etc. He listened very carefully, occasionally raised some pointed questions, and I answered them one by one.

The silence on the other end of the phone made me a little nervous. Just when I thought he would refuse, he suddenly said, "I can go and see. When is convenient?"

I was overjoyed: "You can come anytime you like, we are always here for you!"

After hanging up the phone, I excitedly told Bai Hanchuan the good news. He was also very happy, and we immediately decided to prepare for the construction of the base and the establishment of courses as soon as possible.

Thanks to our efforts, the planting base soon opened a horticulture training course. We invited well-known horticulture experts from home and abroad to give lectures. The course content covers all aspects of flower planting, from soil improvement to pest and disease control, from variety selection to marketing.

As soon as the course was launched, it attracted many enthusiasts to sign up. Looking at the packed classroom, Bai Hanchuan and I smiled at each other, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

What makes us even more happy is that the children have shown great interest in these courses. They often attend classes with the students, take notes seriously, and ask questions to the teachers.

"Mom, why do some flowers like the sun and some like the shade?"

"Dad, when can we cultivate new varieties of flowers?"

Looking at the children's eager eyes, my heart is filled with hope and moved. I believe that with everyone's joint efforts, our planting base will get better and better, bringing beauty and happiness to more people.

"Xiaoxiao, I'll leave the course arrangement and student management to you..." I handed a document to Lin Xiao, my eyes full of trust and expectation. Xiaoxiao took the document, her face was a little nervous, but also a little excited. "Don't worry, Sister Li, I will make arrangements!" She has always been steady and meticulous in her work, and she has been able to take charge of the base over the years. I have great confidence in her.

The training courses are in full swing. The trainees come from all corners of the world. Some are young people who are passionate about planting, some are farmers who want to learn new technologies, and some are old people who want to find new hobbies after retirement. There is a desire for knowledge in everyone's eyes.

Lin Xiao arranged the courses in an orderly manner and managed the students meticulously, taking care of everything from accommodation to study materials. The students praised her attentiveness and patience, and some even joked, "Teacher Lin, why don't you just stop working in planting and come to our company to be a human resources manager!"

I laughed and joked, "That won't work. Our base cannot do without Teacher Lin!"

In addition to the daily courses, we also invited the mysterious ally, the retired gardening master introduced by Lao Li, as a guest lecturer. Although he is old, he is vigorous and his conversation is full of the demeanor of a great man. He shared his many years of gardening experience and insights, from flower variety selection, soil improvement, to pest control, marketing, and explained every link in a simple and easy-to-understand way, which benefited the students a lot.

"When it comes to planting, the most important thing is to be attentive." He stroked a blooming rose, his tone kind but powerful, "Flowers and plants also have life. Only if you treat them well can they bloom the most beautiful flowers."

The students listened attentively and took out their notebooks to take notes carefully, fearing to miss any details. Looking at their eager eyes, I seemed to see the hope of the future planting industry.

One afternoon, I was sorting out documents in the office when I suddenly heard a burst of cheerful laughter coming from outside the window. I looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of children in school uniforms visiting the base. They were curiously admiring various flowers and exclaiming from time to time...

The smiles on the children's faces were innocent. They pointed at the blooming flowers in the base and chattered about them. The scene was vivid and beautiful.

"This is a project we cooperate with a nearby primary school," said Bai Hanchuan, standing beside me at some point, following my gaze. "Every month, we organize students to visit the base to learn about flower planting and cultivate their love for nature from an early age."

I nodded and smiled with satisfaction. Over the years, we have not only been committed to developing planting bases, but also actively participated in public welfare undertakings, hoping to do our part and give back to society.

After the training course, Bai Hanchuan and I stood on the podium, facing the expectant faces, and solemnly announced: "Today, we are here to formally establish the 'Jinchuan Horticulture Foundation', and part of the proceeds will be used to fund horticultural education and project development in poor areas..."

There was thunderous applause from the audience, which lasted for a long time. At that moment, my heart was filled with emotion and pride. Everything we did was not only for ourselves, but also to make more people fall in love with this land and planting, so that this beauty can be passed on endlessly.

As the sun sets, Bai Hanchuan and I walk side by side in the sea of ​​flowers. The golden afterglow shines on us, as if we were coated with a layer of warm light.

"Look," I pointed to the students busy at work not far away, "they are our hope for the future."

Bai Hanchuan looked into the distance with a deep gaze, a gratified smile on his face: "Yes, I believe that our base will get better and better, and this career..."

Before he finished speaking, the phone in his pocket suddenly rang rapidly, breaking the peaceful atmosphere. He answered the call, his face instantly became solemn, and his tone was low and urgent: "What did you say? ... I know, I'll rush over right away!"