A Returning Genius Farmer Grows Money Indefinitely

Chapter 40

“Is this all beehives?”

“you’re right.”

Lee Young-ho approached the front of the hive. Honey bees were entering the hive.

“This is my first time seeing a beehive in person.”

He said looking at the hive.

Lee Young-ho held out his hand to the flying bee. A bee sat on the back of his hand. I thought it would be scary, but it was surprisingly calm.

“You are not afraid.”

“Because I’m interested in insects.”

Youngho Lee said quietly.

He majored in life sciences in undergraduate and chemistry in graduate school.

I was afraid to deal with people, but it was natural to deal with insects and other creatures.

The bee on the back of my hand flew away.

He looked at the flying bee and asked.

“Are you going to collect propolis?”

“You fit it right away.”

He only told him he would use natural substances obtained from beekeeping.

Propolis was not mentioned directly.

“I have experience conducting research on antioxidants in graduate school. That’s when I discovered propolis. It is a unique substance produced by bees. It protects the hive and blocks external viruses.”

“You know it well.”

“I have one question for you.”

“What?”

“Research on propolis is not active in Korea. I am curious as to why you are interested in propolis.”

I could feel the sharp eyes of an expert.

It was a satisfactory question.

“The antioxidants in propolis delay skin aging and boost immunity.”

“I plan to make beauty products using propolis.”

“You are sharp. We plan to produce beauty products using propolis. We plan to expand the range from relatively easy-to-produce soap to cosmetics, toothpaste, and shampoo.”

“It would be fun.”

Lee Young-ho’s eyes lit up. When I spoke of my expertise, I looked like a different person.

Propolis was not something anyone could extract.

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Only people with specialized knowledge could do it. A major in a related field and a bachelor’s degree or higher were required.

It was something that only an expert like Young-ho Lee could do.

It was also necessary to obtain approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

This is impossible in a normal beekeeping farm. It was the decisive reason for recruiting Young-ho Lee.

When making soap at Jijangsa Temple, beeswax was used. Beeswax did not improve the effectiveness of the soap. A small amount of propolis dissolved in it maintains the elasticity of the skin.

At that time, I couldn’t even think of using propolis.

Things were different now.

A professional researcher named Youngho Lee was in front of me.

“The theater event was really touching.”

he looked into my eyes and said It wasn’t Lee Young-ho who was shy.

“The reason I accepted Kim Deok-myeong’s proposal was not simply because I was emotionally immersed in it. I also have ambitions as a researcher. We will do our best to live up to your expectations.”

“We will spare no effort to support you.”

It was the researcher I was looking for.

“I will focus on research from today.”

Lee Young-ho looked at the beehive and said.

Research equipment at the Agricultural Support Center was checked.

He said that only the equipment at the center is sufficient for research.

I could read fighting spirit in Lee Young-ho’s eyes.

It was time to go back to the office with him.

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My mother was coming to the apiary.

“You’re not going to the office, what are you doing here?”

The mother’s gaze shifted to Lee Young-ho.

“He’s a new colleague. My name is Youngho Lee.”

Lee Young-ho greeted awkwardly. Lee Young-ho, who had a relaxed expression just before, was gone.

He turned into the shy Lee Young-ho again.

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My mother was a person who puts people at ease. At a glance, he seemed to know what type of person he was.

He didn’t ask any questions and answered with a warm smile.

“Where did your father go?”

“Wherever you went, you went to a candle factory. My son is very busy, so I will see his face there.”

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Mother said in a playful tone.

“I told you I was fine…”

“It’s okay, what’s okay? Working until dawn every day.”

The faces of my co-workers flashed in my mind.

It was a time when not only the researchers but also other team members were needed.

* * *

There was a welcome party that evening.

Former members of the Jirisan farmers gathered at the food stall.

“I’ve never seen a shy person like Lee Young-ho.”

Senior Han Ki-tak looked at Lee Young-ho’s face and said.

Lee Young-ho was avoiding his gaze.

“It looked lively during the Jirisan Film Festival.”

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Minseok tilted his head and said.

“We plan to add more staff in the near future. We plan to add more team members to every team.”

Ki-tak Han and Min-seok Baek applauded my words.

“When did you say that?”

Han Ki-tak shouted a toast and said. Everyone was happy to drink soju.

“By the way, I have something to discuss.”

I gave my co-workers luck.

“What?”

“I think I will have to go on a business trip abroad this time. I plan to visit with Researcher Youngho Lee.”

“business trip? Where?”

“Germany.”

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Not only Han Ki-tak and Baek Min-seok, but also Lee Young-ho looked surprised.

* * *

Before going to Germany, there was someone I had to meet.

He was president of the Indigenous and Western Bee Association.

I called Yang Dae-ho and Park Moon-ho and suggested that we meet together.

They readily agreed. Recently, the two associations agreed to certify native honey and applied to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to use the word ‘native honey’.

I arrived first at the restaurant I had reserved.

Yang Dae-ho and Park Moon-ho came in together.

“You arrived first.”

“Are you two coming together?”

“I met you here.”

Park Moon-ho said with a smile.

“Long time no see. I’ve heard beeswax candles sell very well.”

Yang Dae-ho looked at me and said.

He seemed in a good mood.

It seemed that they were not happy that they reached an agreement on certification of local honey.

Even before the meal was served, he poured out praises for Park Moon-ho.

“Without Chairman Park, it would have been difficult to certify local honey.”

“Still, the certification has not come out.”

“I have no doubt that it will come to a good conclusion. Doesn’t that mean that we’re here today?”

Yang Dae-ho’s gaze moved from Park Moon-ho to me.

“Chairman Yang is right. I think the certification of local honey has already been decided.”

Yang Dae-ho smiled and nodded his head.

He thought that this was a place to celebrate the certification of local honey.

While we ate, we talked about candle school. Park Moon-ho did not spare his praise for Nam-young.

He was even said to be a jewel who will lead the beekeeping industry in the future.

Dae-ho Yang also showed interest in a child named Nam-young.

After a pleasant meal, it was time to drink tea.

It was my turn to tell the true purpose of calling them here.

“I plan to go to Germany soon.”

When I said that I was going to Germany, the eyes of the two were focused on me.

“What are you planning to do in Germany?”

Park Moon-ho asked. Yang Dae-ho was also listening.

“It is also the reason I have two of you today.”

“What does that mean?”

“I want to import drugs.”

“Drugs, what do you mean?”

Yang Dae-ho asked with wide eyes about medicine.

“I wish I had purchased a drug to prevent the bugs that parasitize bees in advance.”

They also knew about some cases of disease abroad. There have been no reports of cluster infections in Korea yet.

“Are you saying the bees are in danger now?”

“It means prevention. Germany systematically manages bees. Preventive drugs are also of high quality. By introducing their advanced technology, it will be of great help to the beekeepers.”

They seemed to agree with my words.

“I would like to think about importing drugs at the level of the association. If we do that, I think we will be able to distribute medicines to the beekeeping farms affiliated with the association.”

“Good idea.”

Park Moon-ho nodded and said.

“How did you come up with that idea?”

“This is data obtained by analyzing overseas cases. I thought that Korea would not be free from disease either.”

They agreed to join me.

He entrusted me with the import of drugs.

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My job was until the contract was signed. After that, the association decided to take care of it.

* * *

When I met the presidents of the two associations and finished the work, the tension was relieved.

He knew that a great disaster would befall the beekeepers.

It was also an unforgettable event because it was reported so widely.

The bees died from a mass infection.

It was a disease that came to all of the native bees of Western bees, but the damage to the farmers raising the native bees was much worse. Indigenous bees were almost wiped out. This is because the tolerance was weaker than that of Western bees.

Fortunately, it will happen next year. There was still time. I wanted to find a way to solidify my position as a beekeeper and save the bees.

It wasn’t just beekeeping farms that suffered from the mass infestation of bees.

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Orchard farmers have also been hit hard.

After the bee died of disease, many farms suffered great damage.

I bought some medicine and made a plan in advance.

While asking Germany to analyze the ingredients, he also inquired about the drug.

If drugs were properly distributed, damage to farmers could be reduced to a minimum.

I wanted to do things at the association level, not personal matters. This was because the drug could be delivered to all beekeepers.

* * *

It was the day before leaving for Germany.

I went out to the apiary after a long time.

It was midsummer. The hot sun engulfed his body.

The bees form a huge swarm at the entrance.

It flaps its wings at the entrance to the hive.

It was called a blower, and it was to cool the heated beehive by flapping its wings.

‘what?’

I fixed my gaze on the hive.

It was a beehive brought to the Jijangsa Temple.

At the entrance to the hive, bees were clustered together like a ball.

It wasn’t a blow job.

I got closer and looked at it.

It was a scene I could only hear in words.

‘It’s a body temperature attack.’

There was a wasp in a swarm of bees that were clustered together like a ball.

The wasps are surrounded by gatekeeper bees to prevent them from entering the hive.

If a wasp enters the hive, it will be a waste of money. Honeybees can’t fight wasps.

There was only one way to kill a wasp.

‘Group temperature attack’

The temperature at which wasps die is between 44 and 46 degrees. On the other hand, native bees can raise their body temperature from 48 degrees to as much as 50 degrees.

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Now the bees were forming a circle and raising their body temperature.

After a while, the wasp will die of body heat attack.

Unfortunately, the bees also die.

To save the group, he sacrificed his life.

I couldn’t let the bees die like this.

I picked up the wasp stinger next to the hive. It stimulated the swarm of wasps as a ball.

The bee flew away, and the wasp appeared. was excited.

It was a moment when I was trying to subdue it with a wasp. It escaped with the flapping of its nimble wings.

The wasp was faster than the hand.

I opened my eyes.

The wasp flew towards the face.