Chapter 59: The Ditch That Can't Be Jumped Over
Chapter 59: The Ditch That Can't Be Jumped Over
Planting trees is not something you can just do.
Especially when dealing with officials, the process is very important.
The bureau chief only reached an agreement with Jiang Ning, and there were still many people and things that needed to be settled later.
I guess I'll have to wait for a while.
Jiang Ning didn't worry too much and just let the old comrade follow him.
July is the harvest season.
The mushrooms in the mountains have come down, and many people go to the mountains to pick mushrooms.
Whether or not you can pick mushrooms is not really important; most people just enjoy the process.
Feng Yu will not practice driving this weekend, as the driving school will give a few days of intensive training to the students who will be taking the third subject test next week, so the other students don't have to go for the time being. There is nothing to do on the weekend, and Feng Yu also wants to go to the mountains to pick mushrooms.
Jiang Ning satisfied her and drove the two sisters up the mountain.
To the south of Beian is the Qilian Mountains, but they are all barren mountains.
There is no grass in most places because it is so dry.
Entering the mountainous area from Daxiku, walking along an aisle for more than ten kilometers and entering the hinterland of the mountainous area, you can see large areas of forest in the distance. It is said that the county has always wanted to build a tourist attraction, but it has not been successful.
It is too difficult to develop and has almost no visibility.
Investing money in this mountain is like throwing it into a ditch.
No one is willing to fall into the trap, so the scenic spot will naturally be far away.
There is a dirt road leading to the forest area. It is said that it was built by the people of Bei'an over many years. Cars can also drive on it, but sedans are prone to having their chassis scratched. It is a good season for picking mushrooms, and cars can be seen on the road from time to time.
Jiang Ning doesn’t drive a Mercedes-Benz, and he couldn’t bear to let the GLS63 suffer this fate.
570 was specially hired for this trip, as this kind of dirty and tiring work is most suitable for 570.
After running along the dirt road for three or four kilometers, there was nowhere to go ahead.
Looking around, there were quite a few cars parked in the open area at the foot of the mountain.
Jiang Ning stopped the car and got out with the two sisters.
There was a van parked not far away. Two dark-skinned men were sitting on the ground eating steamed buns. Beside them were a few woven bags, which looked half full. I didn't know if they were picked mushrooms.
Jiang Ning went over and asked, "Uncle, are there any mushrooms in the mountains?"
The little guy looked at the more talkative man and said, "Yes!"
Jiang Ning pointed at the bag and asked, "Are these the mushrooms you picked?"
The man nodded.
Jiang Ning opened the bag and took a look, and found that they were indeed mushrooms.
There are actually mushrooms on the farm, but the mushrooms grown on the wasteland are different from the mushrooms in the mountains. They are all grass mushrooms and have no taste. The mushrooms in the mountains are different and taste better than grass mushrooms.
Jiang Ning was very surprised: "You guys have made quite a harvest!"
The man grinned: "It's okay!"
The other man looked at the car he was driving, and then looked at him: "Boss, you drive such a nice car, but you also come here to pick mushrooms?"
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Can't I pick mushrooms if I drive a good car?"
The man chuckled and said, "Few of you who come here to play can pick mushrooms. Do you want to buy some from us?"
Jiang Ning asked, "How much is one pound?"
The little man said, "Thirty yuan a pound."
Jiang Ning was surprised: "So expensive?"
The man also had a point: "Thirty yuan is not expensive. A pound of dried goods is two hundred yuan. Five pounds of wet goods can produce one pound of dried goods."
Although Jiang Ning didn't know much, he knew that five pounds of wet mushrooms would definitely not produce one pound of dried mushrooms, because they were all water. It would be good if ten pounds could produce one pound of dried mushrooms. He didn't argue about this and said, "Okay, I'll buy yours when I can't find any mushrooms in the mountains."
The two men chuckled and didn't take it seriously.
Jiang Ning returned to the car and Feng Yu and Feng Xue were waiting for him.
Feng Yu asked, "Are those two people picking mushrooms?"
Jiang Ning nodded: "I picked up a lot. It seems that the mountains are rich in products this year."
Feng Yu immediately became excited: "Then we have to pick up more."
Jiang Ning responded, took a backpack from the car and put it on his back, and the three of them set off.
Feng Yu and Feng Xue both wore sportswear today, since they were going to climb a mountain after all. They also wore hats, thinking themselves quite professional. But in fact, in the eyes of the mountain people, they were just city people who had been to every mountain. Basically, they came with excitement but returned empty-handed.
Jiang Ning was dressed the same as usual, in long sleeves, long pants and casual shoes.
He didn't even wear a hat, but he wore a pair of sunglasses.
The backpack contained water, food, and a plastic bag for mushrooms.
And a few tools.
We followed a small path into the mountains, and the road was easy to walk on.
As long as you don't go hiking, the slope is not steep and the walk is fairly easy.
The further you go in, the denser the vegetation becomes.
There were more bushes on the ground, and sparse pine trees appeared on the hills on both sides.
Most mountain mushrooms grow in pine forests.
But if you are not a mountain dweller who hikes in the mountains regularly, you won’t be able to find it at all.
Humans will choose to live in places that are suitable for survival. The same is true for plants. They will only grow in an environment that is suitable for their growth. Mountain people who often go hiking can tell at a glance where mushrooms may be found, but city people don't have this ability.
Whether or not you can find mushrooms is all about luck.
Passing by a small pine forest, Feng Yu pointed over there and asked, "Do you think there are any mushrooms there?"
Jiang Ning didn't know either, so he said, "We'll know when we go over there and take a look."
So the three of them climbed up the hillside and arrived at a pine forest.
Feng Yu was a little scared: "Will there be snakes in there?"
Jiang Ning had never been here before, so he said, "I don't know, probably not!"
Feng Yu then felt slightly relieved and carefully followed him into the pine forest.
The climate in the mountains is cool.
It is even cooler in the pine forest, which is much more comfortable than air conditioning.
The pine trees are dozens or even hundreds of years old and completely cover the sky.
Compared with the poplar forest on the farm, it is a different landscape.
The weeds are not very dense, mostly mosses.
It's soft when you step on it, and you feel like you're sinking into it.
Feng Yu and Feng Xue had never been to the mountains before. They followed Jiang Ning closely and did not dare to jump around.
He looked around, trying to find mushrooms.
Jiang Ning didn't know where the mushrooms grew, so he could only take his chances.
After searching for a long time, I found nothing. I had no choice but to leave the pine forest and continue walking inside.
During the trip, we passed by several pine forests and went in to look around.
Nothing came of it.
After walking for about two kilometers, the mountains on both sides were covered with pine forests and lush green mountains. Even the path was reduced to a narrow narrow path with knee-high weeds on both sides, and the number of small animals also increased.
There are also a variety of brightly colored wild flowers and weeds.
The scenery is breathtaking.
We also met several groups of people picking mushrooms on the way, some of them were mountain people.
Some of them are just like them, and you can tell at first glance that they are city people.
Most of the time we came back empty-handed and didn’t pick up any mushrooms, but we still had a lot of fun.
It was Feng Yu’s first time in the mountains, and he was overwhelmed by the sight: “The scenery here is so beautiful!”
Jiang Ning teased her: "How about I ask for a piece of land here, build a house and we can stay here for a few days from time to time?"
Feng Yu immediately shook his head: "Forget it. This is a desolate mountain. I am too scared to sleep at night. I can come here once in a while to relax when I am free. If I really live here, I can't stand it for more than three days."
Jiang Ning nodded, this was the truth.
Natural scenery is suitable for appreciation, but not for integration into it.
Blending into nature is all bullshit.
Let me throw you into the wilderness and let you live there for a while.
It doesn't take too long, just a month for people to go crazy.
So people still have to live in cities.
I sat on a big rock by the roadside and rested for a while, ate something and drank some water.
Jiang Ning was full of energy, so such a short distance was not even enough for him to warm up.
But Feng Yu and Feng Xue were a little tired, so they had to rest for a while before continuing.
Just as I was taking a break, a group of people came down.
There were seven or eight men and women, and they were obviously city people.
Some carried small buckets, some carried bags, and some carried plastic bags.
It looks like we have a good harvest, as both the bucket and the plastic bag are full of mushrooms.
Jiang Ning took the initiative to greet him, and the other party stopped to chat for a few words.
I asked them where they picked the mushrooms.
The other party did not hide anything and pointed out several places.
After chatting for a few words, the other party went down the mountain.
Jiang Ning and the other two also got on the road and continued walking inside.
But not far yet.
Jiang Ning was leading the way when he heard Feng Yu scream "Ah" from behind.
He was startled by the suddenness.
He quickly turned his head and saw Feng Yu jump back more than a meter.
Feng Xue couldn't make a sound and was so frightened that she backed away repeatedly.
Feng Yu pointed at the road and shouted, "Snake, there is a snake!"
Jiang Ning looked closely and saw a gray snake quickly crossing the road.
He crawled into the bushes on the right side of the road.
The snake was about as long as a forearm and as thick as a finger.
Jiang Ning was too weak to complain and said, "That snake is not poisonous, don't be afraid!"
Feng Yu's heart was pounding as he spoke.
But how can I not be afraid?
Most men are afraid of snakes, let alone women.
If you knew there were snakes in advance and were mentally prepared, you could just take a look at them from a distance.
But it suddenly jumped out and almost stepped on me, which was so scary.
After being frightened this time, the two sisters followed Jiang Ning closely on the road afterwards.
I kept my eyes on the road, afraid that another snake would jump out.
But fortunately, I never encountered a snake again.
To be honest, if they hadn't run into people from time to time, Feng Yu and Feng Xue would have been a little scared of this desolate mountain and wilderness. But the further they went in, the fewer signs of human activity they saw, and the two sisters were a little afraid to go any further.
Even if Jiang Ning said he was not afraid a thousand times, it would be useless.
I had to stop and look for mushrooms in the nearby pine forest.
The two sisters each held a plastic bag and followed Jiang Ning in search.
I didn't dare run around for fear that there might be snakes or insects hiding in the grass.
However, as time went by, I never encountered any snakes again, and the key point was that I never found any mushrooms.
The two of them slowly let down their guard and began to search around freely.
Jiang Ning was unlucky. He changed several places but didn't find any mushrooms.
Feng Xue was lucky, however, and found a small patch of mushrooms on a shady hillside. He picked about two kilograms of them. Feng Yu was encouraged, and his discouraged mood immediately cheered up, and he continued to look for mushrooms with great interest.
After searching for a long time, I couldn't find any mushrooms nearby.
The hillside opposite looks like it will grow mushrooms.
Feng Yu pointed and said, "Let's go over there and take a look!"
Jiang Ning had no objection, as he had long lost the mood to look for mushrooms.
Now I just follow behind to give the two sisters courage.
It doesn't matter where you go.
After going down the hill, there is a small stream, and I don’t know where it flows.
The stream is not wide, only about one meter.
But the water is very clear and cool.
In the middle of summer, the water in the mountains is as cold as the water in winter.
It should be snow water from the mountain.
Jiang Ning took a big step and crossed over.
Feng Yu also jumped over.
When Feng Xue came over, her foot slipped and the stone she was standing on was unstable, so she rolled over and fell to the side of the stream with one foot in the water. Feng Yu was stunned for a moment and hurried over to help his sister up.
Jiang Ning thought it was nothing serious, but he saw Feng Xue looking in pain.
(End of this chapter)