The female secretary's report on the Weather Tree immediately drew significant attention from the company.

"Xiaoling, can the Weather Tree really predict the weather?"

General Manager Zhang Xionghua couldn't resist confirming over the phone.

Last time, Yang Fan instantly spotted that this guy had a tumor in the liver area.

Fortunately, General Manager Zhang went to the hospital early, and the tumor wasn't large. He has now recovered, been discharged, and returned to work.

"Absolutely true!"

Ling Shuiling spoke with absolute confidence.

She continued, "Uncle Zhang, you've been friends with my dad for decades. How could I joke about something like this?

"Besides, our two families are major shareholders of Celestial Star Agriculture. I wouldn't take our business lightly."

Zhang Xionghua felt a bit awkward: "I just find it too unbelievable."

Ling Shuiling said, "Nowadays is the Superpower Era, anything strange and unusual can happen."

She paused and added, "Moreover, our minister is definitely not an ordinary person."

Zhang Xionghua decisively said, "Alright! I'll come by right away."

As a qualified business operator, he keenly realized how beneficial the existence of the Weather Tree would be for the company.

Last time, Minister Yang developed Celestial Star One, a frost-resistant rice, receiving high praise from the Agricultural Department.

The authorities granted a 3-billion low-interest loan all at once, and even voluntarily allocated quotas for 1,000 indoor farms.

Originally, Celestial Star Company was just a small company, now it has leapfrogged to become one of the top three largest new agricultural enterprises in Linjiang City.

There are tens of thousands of new agricultural companies in Great Xia, how many can cultivate plants that predict the weather?

None of them!

The magical existence of the Weather Tree is bound to leave a deep impression on the authorities and make Celestial Star Company truly famous.

Ten minutes later.

Zhang Xionghua personally carried a few boxes of expensive tea leaves and walked into Yang Fan's office with a smile plastered on his face.

"Minister Yang, you've worked hard for breeding new crop varieties for the company."

Yang Fan glanced at the paused game screen on his computer, feeling a rare moment of embarrassment.

Am I really working hard?

He regretted not switching the screen.

After all, playing games so brazenly at work in front of the general manager seemed a bit too audacious.

Zhang Xionghua had actually caught a glimpse of the screen.

But he pretended to be blind, merely taking a quick look and then no longer glancing at the screen.

Ling Shuiling chuckled, smartly taking a few steps forward, and switched the screen under the pretense of organizing files.

Yang Fan breathed a sigh of relief, suddenly realizing that the female secretary was indeed a considerate person.

Zhang Xionghua got straight to the point: "Minister Yang, I came here mainly for the matter of the Weather Tree.

"I know the Weather Tree is an important personal research achievement of yours and has immense research value.

"The ownership of the Weather Tree belongs to you, and the company fully respects that. The company just wants the title."

The female secretary supplemented: "Equivalent to naming rights."

Zhang Xionghua nodded repeatedly: "Exactly naming rights. The company just wants others to know that the Weather Tree originated from our company. We'll sign a contract."

This general manager presented himself very professionally: "Minister Yang, the company is willing to pay you one million special shopping vouchers as compensation."

Yang Fan did not refuse: "Alright!"

He generously stated in light of the one million naming fee, "Let's keep the Weather Tree with the company, and the company can take care of it."

Zhang Xionghua's face blossomed with joy: "Great, great, great!"

*

Half an hour later.

Zhang Xionghua personally led a team to Yang Fan's villa.

Yang Fan himself didn't come. He wasn't up for the running around.

The female secretary came over as a guide.

"Woof!"

Wangzai, seeing so many people, acted very vigilant, standing guard at the door, not letting anyone in.

Even after Ling Shuiling explained the situation, the Great Xia dog refused to budge.

The female secretary had no choice but to call her superior and put the call on speaker.

"Wangzai, let them through!"

"Woof!"

Only then did Wangzai step aside.

Yet it still stationed itself at the door, carefully observing each person entering the villa, and sniffing them extensively.

For this dutiful canine guardian, everyone gave it an extra glance.

Soon.

Zhang Xionghua entered the greenhouse.

He looked around, full of amazement: "I've been to many new agricultural companies' labs and greenhouses, but the plants here seem especially vibrant."

The manager couldn't specify the details, but he had a vague, subtle feeling.

Ling Shuiling, having been here several times, was somewhat familiar with this greenhouse and smiled: "We've measured with instruments. The oxygen concentration in the greenhouse is five percentage points higher than in ordinary greenhouses.

"To maintain carbon dioxide levels, the greenhouse ventilation equipment power has to be increased a bit."

Zhang Xionghua understood this sentence: "So the plants in this greenhouse photosynthesize more efficiently?"

Photosynthesis consumes carbon dioxide, and the metabolic byproduct is oxygen, which explains the higher oxygen concentration.

The female secretary nodded: "Exactly!"

Zhang Xionghua clicked his tongue: "No wonder Minister Yang can breed Celestial Star One and the Weather Tree."

He asked again: "Xiaoling, where's the Weather Tree?"

The female secretary pointed to a black plant: "It's over there."

Zhang Xionghua took a few looks and muttered: "Doesn't look much, does it."

This general manager took large strides forward, rolling up his sleeves, ready to pick up the Weather Tree.

If it were an ordinary plant, Zhang Xionghua would have instructed an employee to move it.

But the Weather Tree was too valuable. Letting others handle it, he somehow felt uneasy.

Ling Shuiling hurriedly stopped him: "Uncle Zhang, don't touch the Weather Tree."

Zhang Xionghua turned back in surprise: "Why?"

Ling Shuiling explained: "This tree isn't familiar with you; it will hit you."

Zhang Xionghua let out an "ah," bewildered.

Does the tree recognize people?

And it hits people?

Isn't that too ridiculous?!

He glanced at the female secretary, then looked at the black plant, and ultimately didn't dare step forward.

Zhang Xionghua asked, "So how should we transport it?"

Ling Shuiling said, "The Minister has instructed: there are a few small handles on each side of the flowerpot. Insert a stick and lift the Weather Tree to move it."

She turned her head to the accompanying personnel and named two people: "Lu Qing, Lian Yaofeng, you two come over and move the Weather Tree."

The two employees came over and carefully lifted the Weather Tree.

The group quickly left the villa.

*

Another half hour passed.

Celestial Star Agricultural Company.

Laboratory.

The Weather Tree had moved to a new home, placed inside the laboratory's greenhouse.

The company executives, including the chairman, all came over upon hearing and strongly surrounded this magical plant.

They saw a netted cover enclose the Weather Tree.

"Buzz~"

Accompanied by an annoying buzzing sound.

A dozen Poisonous Mosquitoes were flying around inside the net, restlessly moving back and forth.

They smelled the scent of fresh flesh, eagerly wanting to feast, yet the net blocked their way.

At this moment.

One Poisonous Mosquito approached the Weather Tree.

A branch suddenly swung over, accurately striking the Poisonous Mosquito.

The Poisonous Mosquito was hit to fly backward, crashing into the net, struggled for a few moments, and then became motionless.

Everyone immediately noticed this scene.

A variety of surprised voices immediately resonated.

"It really hit it!"

"And with quite some strength!"

"I've learned something new today!"

Only Zhang Xionghua's old face twitched slightly.

He couldn't imagine if he had actually gone to hug the Weather Tree at that time, afraid his entire face would have swollen from the hit.

"Hoo! Hoo!"

The Weather Tree swung repeatedly, soon killing all the dozen Poisonous Mosquitoes.

Chairman Huo Xianglin laughed until he couldn't close his mouth.

Just with this scene of "tree hitting Poisonous Mosquitoes," Celestial Star Company could become famous in Linjiang City.

Chairman Huo gave Yang Fan a thumbs up, warmly saying, "Minister Yang, that's incredible!"

Yang Fan slightly smiled and continued, "I feel like today's weather will change again, and the Weather Tree should react."

Chairman Huo nodded vigorously, "I'll stay here today to witness the miracle happening."

The other executives showed no intention of leaving either.

"I'm not leaving either!"

"Such a magical thing, it's a pity not to see it firsthand."

A few minutes later.

The change came as expected.

"Sha! Sha!"

The Weather Tree started to sway gently.

Ling Shuiling, having witnessed this scene at the villa, blurted out, "The Weather Tree is about to predict again."

The laboratory instantaneously quieted down.

A few seconds later.

White wisps of mist appeared out of nowhere around the Weather Tree, swirling slowly around the trunk.

The temperature in the greenhouse was 20 degrees; under normal circumstances, this should not happen.

Two technicians holding cameras captured the entire scene.

The group of onlookers immediately became excited.

"It's fogging up!"

"There's indeed a change!"

At this moment.

No one had a hint of doubt left in their hearts.

Chairman Huo turned to Yang Fan, with a face full of excitement, asking, "Minister Yang, what does this indicate?"

Yang Fan replied, "It seems Linjiang City is about to experience foggy weather."

Chairman Huo immediately shouted, "Get a camera aiming outside and film the upcoming foggy weather."

The purpose of filming wasn't just to record, but also to provide evidence to the superiors.

An hour later.

Everyone saw a miraculous weather change through the windows.

Light fog appeared from the sky, flowing down like mercury pouring.

This was obviously an abnormal weather event.

Because normal fog wouldn't behave this way.

The group of executives watched in astonishment.

"It's really fogging up!"

"Why is this fog so peculiar?"

"I've lived for most of my life, but this is the first time I've seen fog pouring down from the sky."

Yang Fan's gaze flickered slightly.

He knew inside that from now on, a new climate disaster would descend upon the entire Canglan Star.

Chairman Huo was so excited he was trembling, "Is the video recorded?"

An employee quickly responded, "It's recorded!"

Chairman Huo looked eager, "Edit the video; I need to report to the city's agricultural department."

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