Raising a Bun with a Daily Life System

Chapter 14: Albite

However, the albite also had a fatal defect. The processes involved from planting to germination and growth to final maturity were very carefree. Only, the last hurdle, harvesting, was very troublesome.

Albite was so hard that ordinary instruments were unable to remove the roots at all. It was a bit troublesome, but if one spent some money on a sickle made of special materials, it was possible to harvest.

The most painful thing was that after removing the dolomite, it will instantaneously change its shape. If it is not put into a specific container within 10 seconds, it will melt into the air and completely turn into a ray of sunlight...

This was a very troublesome process to not only determine the shape it becomes but to also quickly put it into the corresponding container. If the reaction is just a little slow, the albite will disappear, and these months of painstaking efforts will be wasted.

This kind of pithole harvesting process once led to loss of blood for farmers trying to plant albite on a large-scale for the first time. Even now, when everyone had experience and were familiar with the process, a single distraction will inevitably lead to mistakes, causing some loss.

Although the Federation developed intelligent harvesting robots for some time now, they were extremely expensive and almost unaffordable to remote asteroids, such as Blue Star. Thus, the crops were all hand-picked.

100 mu of dry land was planted with the white stone. Although Wang Qingnian was a cheerful and informal man on the surface, farm care has always been the center of his attention. Thus, his crops grew well with a high yield and high profits. He couldn't have gotten rich without his hands.

Though Yuan Xi did not know much about the market, this large area of growing albite was really pleasant. The fruits were plump and full, the color of the purest milky white. When such fruits are picked, the recipient will pay a much higher price.

Wang Qingnian took Yuan Xi to walk around the grounds, and talked about his experiences in planting albite:

"Xiao Xi, this albite has a short growth cycle, fast shipments, and a much higher total profit than other crops, especially with good luck. In order to catch up with the Federal Start Ships for large-scale bulk purchases, not only can the Federal currency be paid directly but the price will also be much higher. The only drawback is that the requirements for the planting land of the albite are more elaborate. It must be land exposed to the rising sun, and the soil must be dry and free of impurities so that it can grow better."

Wang Qingnian paused and said: "Like the 300 mu of our farm, this 100 mu is very suitable for planting. However, for the other 200 mu, if you try to plant albite for profit, you'll lose a lot. When planted in paddy fields, albite can grow but it won't bear fruit. It can only produce some golden leaves. You should pay close attention to these."

Wang Qingnian told Yuan Xi exactly what he had learned from his years of experience. Yuan Xi listened closely. His head was easy to use; he could remember it bit by bit with his brain, especially if he concentrated on listening at this time.

In contrast, Zhào Zhāo did the same thing, but he didn't want to be there. If it hadn't been for Yuan Xi, he would have gone out to play.

Finally, Wang Qingnian said: "The land will be harvested in another three days. Then, I'll take you with me and teach you how to harvest the albite with your hands."

Because harvesting this white stone was the most troublesome, Yuan Xi was at ease having Wang Qingnian personally teach him.

Although Wang Qingnian didn't mention it, Yuan Xi had a plan he kept in mind for a long time. This large piece of white stone will be harvested together with Wang Qingnian and subsequently shipped off together. He won't take one cent of money of this last transaction; let Wang Qingnian take it away.