Feng Shou waited until the king cobra finished eating and watched it crawl away from the orchard before returning.
Feng Shou was so excited that he had more ideas.
There were no other hired workers around, and Feng Shou was the only one in this area. He carefully took out the box of pills from his pocket and took out the copper coins inside.
Before taking it, he wiped his hands to prevent the sweat in his hands from eroding and destroying the "medicinal properties" of the copper coins.
The idea came to him when he saw the busy ants on the ground.
Use a small piece of sweet-smelling fruit to attract the ants.
When the piece of fruit attracted enough ants, as if a black veil covered the fruit, Feng Shou approached carefully so as not to alarm the ants with his footsteps.
Hold the red string on the copper coin and keep a distance from it.
Some ants left the fruit, but many remained on it.
The wind did not move, and I continued to maintain that distance, breathing lightly.
After waiting for a while, the ants that left came back again.
Quietly approaching the piece of fruit, Fengshou stretched out his arm and moved the copper coin closer to that side.
As the copper coin approached, the busy ants seemed to sense something, abandoned the sweet and tempting fruit, and scattered in panic.
"The impact on ants is limited and not as great as the impact on snakes."
This result is not surprising.
When Feng Yi gave him this copper coin, he said that it had been treated with snake repellent and must have been targeted.
Thinking of this, Feng Shou left the orchard and tried on other small insects and animals on his way home, including the birds that flew over to harass him from time to time.
Then we discovered that this thing has different effects on different animals.
Although it doesn't have as strong an effect on snakes, it can still have a repelling effect if the distance is close.
Wearing this, you won’t be afraid of mosquito bites!
It really works!
If Feng Yi had not told him the production principle of this thing, he would definitely have thought that it was some supernatural factor, such as the blessing of the ancestors as his grandmother mentioned.
If you don't know about it, you will definitely want to burn eucalyptus and offer incense to worship it immediately!
Sure enough, when we look at any strange event from a scientific perspective, we become much calmer and more rational.
Although Feng Shou has no urge to burn eucalyptus and offer incense now, he still wants to worship it!
This kind of precious and miraculous item should be kept when not in use!
The faded and stained old red rope wrapped around the copper coin was particularly eye-catching against the backdrop of the brand new copper coin.
"Go buy a new red string tomorrow! Wear it around your neck when you go out!"
When he got home, Feng Shou asked his grandmother for the copper coin and tried the same method on the ants.
This copper coin, which has been with my grandmother for decades, can also repel ants, but the effect is much less significant.
It may be because it is too old and the smell has become lighter, so the effect is not as good as the newly made one.
In any case, it is rare that the "protective" effect can last for so many years.
As to whether it was blessed by ancestors, Feng Shou didn’t know.
In fact, after seeing the effect of Feng Yi's gift of copper coins, he no longer believed in such supernatural stories.
But it is not absolute.
The scenes of ancestral worship ceremony at the Feng family ancestral hall in Yangcheng, which he personally experienced, still shook Feng Shou's thoughts.
Looking at the copper coin in his hand, Feng Shou thought, perhaps the coin Feng Yi gave was treated with medicine, while the one given by grandma was not only treated with medicine, but also subjected to an unknown mysterious ritual
Shaking his head, Feng Shou put aside the messy imagination in his mind and opened his mobile phone to check the messages.
The message I sent to Feng Yi before had already been replied to. Feng sent a message to ask, and knowing that Feng Yi was available to answer the call now, he directly made a voice call.
"Brother Yi, thank you for the copper coin you gave me. The effect is so obvious! The king cobra was more than three meters long and was seven or eight steps away from me. As soon as I took out the copper coin, it ran away! It's super effective!"
Feng Shou briefly recounted what happened today, and then said, "My grandmother also has a zodiac coin that she has worn since she was a child. It has a similar effect to the one you gave her, but it may be too old, so the effect is not as obvious as yours. My grandmother said that her copper coin was blessed by her ancestors, so it can last for so many years..."
At this point, Feng Shou paused and asked tentatively, "Are all these copper coins blessed?"
He was not clear about the customs of the Feng clan and wanted to learn more about them.
What exactly is the ceremony of consecration
In addition, he also wanted to know if the copper coin had any other added value. Although he had never been exposed to these things before, he also knew that the price of the same object, which had been blessed and which had not, was very different!
On the other end of the phone, Feng Yi paused and said, "… The coins I sent were only wrapped in something to repel snakes. I don't know if other coins were treated in other ways."
"So, the degree of drug treatment is actually similar. Can you tell me more about it?" Feng Shou asked curiously.
"Sorry, it's a secret recipe passed down from my ancestors." Feng Yi could only say.
When Feng Shou heard that it was a "secret recipe handed down from ancestors", he apologized profusely. It was true that one could not ask too many questions about technical matters.
Feng Shou stopped talking about the secret recipe and asked, "How long can the snake-repelling effect of the copper coin last?"
"To be honest, I don't know."
Feng Yi really didn’t know how long the effect would last, and he had never tried it.
calculate
That is even more difficult. The amount of information material in the patina of each copper coin varies, and is not exactly the same.
After Feng Yi said this, Feng Shou became more convinced that it was indeed a scientific treatment.
The smell does last for a long time, but it will also dissipate and become lighter.
Just like his grandmother's, it means the smell has almost dissipated.
Now the time is short, some things can not be proved. For example, his grandmother said, "the effect of the zodiac coins blessed by ancestors lasts for decades."
Feng Shou thought for a moment and asked again: "Brother Yi, do you think there are ghosts in the world?"
Feng Yi: "We must believe in science."
Feng Shou was not surprised to hear this reply.
All right.
Therefore, the miraculous effect of the copper coin is indeed just a scientific technology, a scientific method. In any case, this copper coin really makes him happy.
To express his gratitude, Feng Shou wanted to give Feng Yi some fruit and sent him a fruit gift box.
This was Feng Shou’s intention, and Feng Yi did not refuse.
"Brother Yi, does anyone in your family know how to store fruit? Different fruits have different storage methods, and some cannot be stored at too low a temperature."
"My chef knows a lot about this. He is the one who takes care of the storage and preservation of fruits and vegetables."
“It would be better if there was a dedicated storage room at home”
"Well, there is a place for fresh food."
"Okay, my friends are in the fruit import and export business. I'll ask them to bring it over. It's safer. Brother Yi, please keep an eye on your phone in a few days."
Feng Shou didn't ask how many people there were in Feng Yi's family. After learning about Feng Yi's information, he knew that Feng Yi didn't live with the Feng family in Yangcheng.
Feng Yi's living conditions are also very good, and his family should have hired chefs and bodyguards. If you send more fruit each time, you can share it with other people or give it to friends.
With this plan in mind, Feng Shou went to the orchard to select the fruits himself the next day.
When sending fruits to Feng Yi, they would definitely mainly be those from the premium section. However, since there were fewer varieties of fruits in the premium section, he would also prepare some from the non-premium section.
During breaks, Fengshou would also chat with several new friends who had been added to his address book.
They are the relatives I met when I went to Yangcheng.
A king cobra appeared in the orchard yesterday. After he posted it on WeChat Moments, his new friends all sent messages asking about it.
Among these clan members, Feng Shou and Feng Zheng talked the most and had a closer relationship.
Just like now, Feng Zheng heard that he was busy in the orchard, so he wanted to see the scenery here and made a video call directly.
Feng Shou took out his cell phone, chose a location with slightly higher terrain, and let Feng Zheng see the situation here through the camera image.
"Wow! What a nice view! There must be a lot of people growing fruit trees over there! Which piece is yours?"
“This whole area is full of them.”
"Wow! I didn't realize you were so rich! Your family business is so huge!"
Feng Zheng was amazed.
When they met in Yangcheng, he thought Feng Shou was just an ordinary citizen from a village in a small country.
But after being amazed, the focus shifted back to the snake.
"Did you encounter any snakes today?" Feng Zheng asked.
"No, we don't encounter snakes as often as you think these days."
Feng Shou talked about his side of the story.
Living in the tropics, snakes are not uncommon, and he can talk a lot about snakes.
Feng Zheng listened and said, "I still think the king cobra is more majestic and powerful! It must be the most frightening one!"
Feng Shou: "You can't compare them like that. No one wants to encounter a round-spotted viper. Some people here call it a kidney-deficiency snake."
Feng Zheng: "Uh... I really don't want to meet him just by hearing his name."
The things that Feng Shuokou said are unimaginable for people who grew up in the city.
Feng Zheng: "For me, when traveling to the tropics, I still prefer places with a higher degree of urbanization. It's too close to nature, too dangerous. Whether it's insects or snakes, I can't accept them. All creatures seem to have eaten fertilizer, and ants are so big!"
Feng Shou said with a smile: "If you come here to travel, you don't have to be afraid as I am here to lead you. I have a secret weapon!"
Not everyone has such zodiac coins, so Feng Shou would not mention this to other clan members.
The question is to ask someone for the secret recipe passed down from generation to generation!
"It would be great if the snake venom could be completely conquered," Feng Zheng said.
"Hey? Didn't the news say that the Ancestor Factory has developed an all-purpose anti-snake venom protein? Does that count as a breakthrough?" Feng Shou said.
"Technically, this problem has been solved, but most people can't afford it! The medicine is too expensive!"
"I hope the technology of the original factory can be upgraded quickly. Maybe one day, ordinary people will be able to afford the all-purpose anti-snake venom drug."
"The Original Factory is a commercial company, not a charity. We have the technology in our hands. Why should we sell something for only 10 yuan that can be sold for 10,000 yuan?"
Feng Shou thought of the photo of the round viper bite incident in the plantation that he had seen in his circle of friends, in which a sign appeared in an inconspicuous corner, and said:
"It's probably because the technology is not up to par and the price can't be lowered. The original factory has actually done a good job in this regard. They have stations in areas with many snakes and have set up medical assistance funds. If you are bitten by a venomous snake and can't afford it, you can apply for assistance.
"There are so many companies and teams around the world that research snake venom. As of now, the most powerful one is still the Ancestor Factory."
…
After sending the fruit to Feng Yi, Feng Shou would wear the copper coins around his neck every day when he went out. The copper coins were exposed outside so that the air could carry away more scent and allow the dangerous creatures around to feel this scent.
Every morning, Feng Shou would first go to the orchard for a patrol, just like a king patrolling his territory on a daily basis, to deter all kinds of villains.
Moreover, over time, there may be more deterrent aura lingering in the orchard, which can have a lasting effect.
The workers no longer have to worry about encountering poisonous snakes.
After several days, Feng Shou confirmed again that this copper coin is more effective in repelling some poisonous insects and snakes, but is relatively weaker in effect on general harmless small animals and insects.
Just like those ants, as long as you don't get too close, it won't have any effect on them.
But snakes are different. As soon as they smell that smell, they will run away.
So, it’s selective and targeted!
The specific scope of the impact is still unknown, but what is certain is that it is much larger than Feng Shou initially thought.
He didn't know how effective the blessings from his ancestors were, but he truly felt the magical effect of Feng Yi's copper coin!
It is indeed the exclusive secret recipe passed down by Feng clan’s ancestors!
With such an amazing secret recipe, one can make a lot of money if he runs a business. I don’t know whether Feng Yi has applied for a patent.
However, Feng Shou was just thinking about these things. After all, the secret recipe was not his, but Feng Yi's. As for how Feng Yi would treat such a secret recipe, he didn't need to worry about it.
Don’t ask too many questions about the secret recipe passed down from generation to generation. It would be rude to ask too many questions.
Hey, Feng Yi has helped a lot, but the fruits he sent this time are still too little and not sincere enough!
On the other side, Yangcheng.
Feng Yi received a call from an unfamiliar number.
"Excuse me, is this Mr. Feng with the phone number ending in xxxx?" the person on the other end asked.
"who are you?"
"Hello, there is a package of fruit sent from overseas. The address is Cuihu Luhai No. xx... Is it yours?"
"be mine."
"Is it convenient for you to sign for the package today? It will probably be delivered to your home around 3pm." the other end said.
"Okay." Feng Yi said.
It should be the fruit gift box sent by Feng Shou. Feng Shou said that he asked a friend to bring it over and hired someone to deliver the goods to ensure that there would be no other problems with the fruit during transportation.
Anyway, he had no plans to go out today.
The call ended and the phone was thrown aside.
Feng Yi sat down at the desk, his expression gradually becoming painful.
On the computer screen in front of me, in the open document, the top line has a few big words - "Mid-Year Summary".
A report to be written at the mid-term stage of the year.
He hasn't been out these days, and he's been doing this.
It’s so painful, why do I have to write this when I’m catching a snake?!
It was also different from every mission report, and he couldn't do it lazily, as it was related to his promotion in the Joint Security Bureau!
Take a deep breath and continue writing the summary.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, I received a call from the property management saying that a truck was delivering goods.
Feng Yi:
truck