"Oh?"
Bai Kaiyuan raised an eyebrow, surprised that Xu Zhengyang would be interested in this.
For him,
building a Vertical Farm wasn't difficult.
However, constructing a Vertical Farm that had both planting and breeding functions in a closed space was a bit challenging.
Given the current pace of national development,
he believed he would see the completion of a lunar research base in his lifetime.
Bai Kaiyuan's previous article
was about whether his plan could solve the food problem in the lunar base when human scientists landed on the moon and built the base.
Unfortunately, Bai Kaiyuan had limited funding.
He couldn't conduct a feasibility study on the project, so it had been left aside.
So when Bai Kaiyuan heard Xu Zhengyang's words, he couldn't help but say, "Are you serious? This project will cost quite a bit."
"Hmm."
Xu Zhengyang nodded solemnly and confidently replied, "Money is not an issue."
Upon hearing this, Bai Kaiyuan's interest was piqued.
After a moment,
Bai Kaiyuan made a decision and extended his right hand to Xu Zhengyang, saying, "I am Bai Kaiyuan, an agricultural expert.
What should I call you, young man?"
"My name is Xu Zhengyang," Xu Zhengyang replied.
"Oh, it's Little Xu then."
As Bai Kaiyuan spoke, he tidied up his teaching materials, tucked them under his arm, and gestured for Xu Zhengyang, "This isn't a place for conversation.
Come with me to my office."
"Okay!" Xu Zhengyang said excitedly.
*Twenty minutes later, in Bai Kaiyuan's office.
Bai Kaiyuan poured a cup of tea for Xu Zhengyang and asked, "Little Xu, what do you do?
Why are you interested in this project?"
"Uh…"
Xu Zhengyang hesitated for a moment and vaguely replied, "I guess I'm unemployed.
As for why I'm interested in this project…
maybe it's because I'm afraid of dying."
Bai Kaiyuan nodded at this, not probing further, but instead inquired about the project details, "So, Little Xu, how large of a Vertical Farm are you planning to build? What are your requirements for the Vertical Farm? Lastly,
what is your budget?"
In response to Bai Kaiyuan's questions,
Xu Zhengyang directly relayed the task objectives to Bai Kaiyuan, and regarding the budget, he patted his chest and told Bai Kaiyuan that there was no budget limit!
"No budget limit?" Bai Kaiyuan exclaimed, utterly astonished.
He had never heard such a delightful phrase in his life!
"Are you sure? This project could…"
Bai Kaiyuan was worried that Xu Zhengyang didn't understand how much this project would cost and was about to explain it in detail.
But Xu Zhengyang pulled out his phone, opened his mobile banking app, and pointed to the balance, saying, "Is this enough?
If not, I can withdraw more."
Seeing Xu Zhengyang's eight-digit account balance, Bai Kaiyuan decisively dropped the topic.
Then, with a slightly excited tone, he asked Xu Zhengyang, "When can we start this project?"
"Now," Xu Zhengyang replied decisively.
"Oh…"
Bai Kaiyuan pondered for a moment and then handed a business card to Xu Zhengyang, "Little Xu, please leave your phone number with me.
Once I finish the design plan, I'll contact you immediately."
"Sure."
Xu Zhengyang took out his business card and handed it to Bai Kaiyuan, then asked, "How much design fee should I give you?"
"I don't need any money."
Bai Kaiyuan waved his hand and continued, "Once your Vertical Farm is completed,
I'll send a student over to help manage the farm while also collecting various data from it.
This data will serve as my compensation.
As for the time frame…
it will take at least two years!"
Upon hearing Bai Kaiyuan's words, Xu Zhengyang couldn't help but frown and suggested, "Can I collect the data for you and send the information to you?"
Bai Kaiyuan smiled and refused, saying, "You're not studying this field; do you know how to take care of those plants and animals?"
Xu Zhengyang glanced at the Gardening skill in his skill bar and replied to Bai Kaiyuan, "I actually know a bit."
"Oh?"
Bai Kaiyuan jokingly asked Xu Zhengyang a question about artificial pollination.
Xu Zhengyang answered fluently.
Not a single mistake!
Bai Kaiyuan's expression became more serious as he asked Xu Zhengyang about grafting.
…
Ten minutes later.
Bai Kaiyuan was both shocked and curious, unable to help but say, "Little Xu, are you also studying this field?"
"No."
Xu Zhengyang found an excuse to brush it off, "I self-studied it recently."
"Impressive."
Bai Kaiyuan gave Xu Zhengyang a thumbs up and praised, "It's clear that you took it seriously while studying!
If you manage that Vertical Farm and provide me with data, that would be fine."
Seeing Bai Kaiyuan relent,
Xu Zhengyang also breathed a sigh of relief and quickly assured him, "You can trust me with this; I won't let you down!"
"Hmm."
Bai Kaiyuan nodded, chatted with Xu Zhengyang for a few more minutes, and hinted at wanting to send him off.
Xu Zhengyang, understanding the hint, bid farewell to Bai Kaiyuan, "I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now.
Professor Bai, feel free to contact me anytime once you have the design plan ready!"
"Okay."
Bai Kaiyuan nodded and walked Xu Zhengyang to the office door, "Creating a design plan isn't difficult for me; the main challenge of this project lies in the construction.
Can you find an experienced construction team?"
Xu Zhengyang had two Engineering Robots in his shelter, and as long as he had the blueprints for the Vertical Farm, construction wouldn't be a problem.
So he confidently replied, "Don't worry, Professor Bai; you don't need to be concerned about the construction."
"Hmm."
Bai Kaiyuan nodded, "I'll have the design plan ready for you by tomorrow at the latest."
"Thank you, Professor Bai."
Xu Zhengyang sincerely expressed his gratitude.
…
*After bidding farewell to Bai Kaiyuan, Xu Zhengyang had no other matters to attend to, so he returned directly to his shelter.
Upon entering,
Xu Zhengyang found that every corner of his shelter was spotless and brand new! The entire shelter not only had not a speck of dust,
but even the various items that Xu Zhengyang had carelessly thrown around before were now neatly arranged in fixed positions, looking pleasing to the eye! Seeing the changes in the shelter,
Xu Zhengyang's mood improved, and he couldn't help but praise, "Da Bai (Big White) is really capable!"
As he spoke,
Xu Zhengyang stretched and returned to his bedroom.
Since Bai Kaiyuan wouldn't finish the Vertical Farm design plan until tomorrow, he could take this rare opportunity to relax.
Just then,
Xu Zhengyang suddenly received a mass advertising text message:
[Bai City Green Land: Our company will launch the province's first underground shelter project in the northern suburbs, and the first phase of the project has successfully broken ground! Address: Bai City Northern Suburb No. 1 Green Land Exhibition Center Contact Number: 185XXXXXXXX (Ms. Chen)]
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