Li Yao
Li Yao is Li Yao’er, a multifaceted figure in the narrative, emerges as an ambitious and resourceful agricultural technician deeply committed to transforming rural livelihoods through sericulture (silk production). Initially drawn to her work by a passion for botanical knowledge—particularly ginseng and mulberry cultivation—she quickly transcends mere expertise into strategic leadership. Trained in accounting yet self-taught in intricate agricultural techniques, she orchestrates high-stakes projects like the establishment of silkworm-rearing facilities on Jeju Island and later in Nansha Village, leveraging her technical skills to ensure efficiency despite bureaucratic skepticism. Her role extends beyond mere execution; Li Yao’er is a visionary who navigates systemic challenges—such as
Context from Novel
"Chapter 1170 - General Ping Ping Qiusheng carefully concealed—or at least believed he was concealing—his ambition to become the new Shogun of Japan. Throughout his time among the Elders, he had worked to present himself merely as a "Japanese otaku culture enthusiast." Deep in his heart, he harbored a sincere hope of preserving Japan's traditional culture and language, allowing the nation to continue along its original historical trajectory—proceeding ideally straight through to the Taishō era, t"
"Chapter 1171 - Japan-Korea Trade "To develop ginseng resources," Li Yao'er explained. "I'm deeply interested in ginseng and have accumulated considerable specialized knowledge. Korea and Liaodong's specialty is ginseng, isn't it?" She then launched into an elaborate discourse on ginseng identification, cultivation, and extraction—rather esoteric material. Ping Qiusheng couldn't fathom how a girl trained in accounting had developed such fascination with obscure botanical knowledge. "Conditions on"
"Chapter 1358 - Site Selection "What have I become?" Li Yao'er sighed, studying her reflection in the mirror. She had only disembarked yesterday at noon. Barely half a month had passed since completing her agricultural extension work on Jeju Island and returning to Lingao. "I'm on track to become a model worker," she had said on the ship. Now she was beginning to regret ever volunteering for the Agricultural Committee. The Agricultural Committee appeared harmonious on the surface, but in reality"
"Chapter 1359 - The Silkworm House Li Yao'er found herself quite interested in this contemporary woman from another time-space, and rather liked her. Wang Siniang was far livelier than other women her age she had met, and quite pretty—rare even among the naturalized women of Lingao. And Wang Siniang had been constantly flattering her—everyone enjoyed being praised. Having settled on this location for the silkworm-rearing facility, the main matter was resolved. Li Yao'er grew curious and wanted to"
"Chapter 1360 - Charitable Enterprise No one in the entire Executive Committee specialized in sericulture, and Wu Nanhai had little confidence in Li Yao'er, this "self-taught" agricultural technician. So back in Lingao they had conducted experimental autumn silkworm rearing, having Li Yao'er follow the textbooks exactly. The results proved that agricultural manuals and educational films were indeed highly accurate instructional materials. Whenever problems arose, looking up solutions in the refer"
Appearances
Appears in chapters: 1171, 1172, 1359, 1360, 1361, 1362, 1366, 1367, 1368, 1370, 1373, 1374, 2409, 2410, 2411, 2412, 2413, 2414, 2415, 2416, 2417, 2418, 2419, 2454, 2460, 2461, 2469, 2527, 2528, 2529, 2536, 2537, 2542, 2610, 2611, 2613, 2614, 2620, 2625, 2626, 2627, 2638, 2642.