Chapter 18: People from Japan

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Families around China were incredibly happy the moment they harvested the super lettuce.

Chinese people had a skill that they were proficient in, which was farming.

Even though most of their families no longer had land, their talent for farming was still imprinted in their genes.

In addition, the taste of this super lettuce was really good. Some people could not even go a day without eating it.

Even in the capital of China, many people in the top research centres were studying the two products that Ye Heng had developed.

Although Ye Heng’s Cosmic Planting was not known to people around the world, since the emergence of these two products, many researchers had paid close attention to it.

When they found that the characteristics of these two products were on the same level as the hybrid rice that Grandfather Yuan Longping developed, they were even more shocked.

After continuous research and analysis, they originally wanted to study the high-quality characteristics of the two products and develop them into other vegetables. However, they unexpectedly found that there was no genetic modification in them. On the contrary, there was only the gene of the plant itself.

It was also at this time that Professor Li Jing, who was at Capital University, finally found all the basic information about Ye Heng.

He had already purchased a plane ticket and was ready to go to Ye Heng’s place at any time.

“Kong Wei, why is it you? Why are you here?”

Li Jing looked at his graduate student curiously.

His student suddenly came to his home and his name was Kong Wei.

“Teacher, I have purposely come to look for you. This is regarding the school exchange program. Just a few days ago, the students from the renowned Agricultural University in Japan came.”

He was also considered an exchange student.

The exchange research conducted by different universities in different countries could allow these students and teachers to gain some insights and knowledge.

In addition, they could also learn about the progress of the country’s professional development. They could effectively discover the professional gaps between the two countries and other issues.

Just three days ago, the delegation from Japan had arrived at Capital University.

The purpose of their visit this time was to exchange views on agricultural development.

“Teacher, you are not aware of this, right? Their Agricultural University has prepared a very unique gift for our Agricultural University. Among them is a watermelon that can be grown as a potted plant.”

“According to their description, this watermelon is their latest genetically modified product.”

Kong Wei said with some surprise.

“It’s just a genetically modified product. Is there a need to show off?” Li Jing’s expression was extremely contemptuous.

“Teacher, you don’t even know this. Right now, many teachers in our school are studying the gifts they have sent over. We discovered that this product’s genetically modified technology is very mature.”

“If they didn’t say it, we wouldn’t have been able to discover that this is the latest genetically modified product.”

“That’s why we feel that they’re not here for academic exchange. Instead, they’re here to show off their technology.”

“After all, this means that they can overcome the drawbacks of genetic modification faster. It also proves that their current level of agricultural development has reached a very high level.”

Kong Wei said with some worry.

Most people didn’t know much about genetically modified products.

But people who focused on academic research knew very well that such products transferred some special genes into special organisms through genetic engineering technology.

And they need to effectively display the corresponding characteristics.

This kind of genetically modified food was divided into three categories, namely animal type, plant type and microbial type.

“Our country’s main research and development of genetically modified characteristics in plants is mainly resistance to pests.”

“But this time around, the watermelon they brought with them has an additional characteristic, which is prolificacy.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Kong Wei immediately prepared a picture and showed it to Professor Li Jing.

They could easily see in the picture a basin with a tall wooden stick stuck in the middle. There was a vine growing inside, and there were three to four fist-sized watermelons on the top.

Why did the Japanese bring watermelons this time?

After all, watermelons were very expensive in Japan.

Japan itself was an island country, so the prices of vegetables and fruits were very high.

Especially the price of watermelons, which was comparable to the price of durians in China.

China had a large population, close to 1.4 billion people.

In this way, it was necessary to ensure that the people got food to eat.

That was why Professor Yuan Longping and all his management team were researching ways to improve the production of rice.

“We have done many analyses in the laboratory, but we have not found any problems.”

“Some students took the initiative to taste this genetically modified watermelon, but they found that it tasted very good.”

“It seems that Japan is well-prepared this time,” Professor Li Jing said slowly.

“Teacher, what should we do then? After all, this concerns the reputation of our school and the country.” Kong Wei’s expression turned a little unpleasant.

“Oh, it doesn’t matter. I’ll just go with you to take a look. If there’s no other way, we will return them with a big gift,” Professor Li Jing said slowly.

“Sure, then I’ll do as you say, teacher. This group of trash from Japan is disgusting. If it wasn’t for the fact that our current industrial level and area of agriculture were inferior to them, they wouldn’t be flaunting their prowess in front of us.”

Kong Wei was a patriotic youth.

However, he was also clear that only a few of the current genetically modified products in China could reach maturity.

In terms of watermelons, there was indeed a gap between China and Japan.

It seemed that Japan could deal with the drawbacks of genetically modified food.

This way, not only would they take care of their people, but it would also be beneficial to China and the entire world.

With the continuous upgrading of technology, the production of grain, vegetables and fruits would continue to increase.

China would no longer have to be stuck in the food business.

After all, China’s population was simply too large.

Up until now, they had not been able to be completely self-sufficient.

However, they did not want to be stumbled by their nemesis country because of their outdated genetically modified technology.

The two of them drove to the school, parked the car and entered the research laboratory that specialized in plants.

Of course, Professor Li Jing also brought the gift that he had prepared for Japan.

They had just walked into the research laboratory when they heard sounds of an argument.

“Humph, these Japanese are really too arrogant,” Kong Wei spat.

He was Chinese, so even though he admired the technology of Japan, he still despised them..