Her Cultivation Diary-Chapter 1196 - 1170. Arrangement of Vegetables

The decision that each family needs to contribute three days of farm work before they can buy seedlings was made collectively.

Because there are always some lazy folks who take the vegetable seedlings but don’t want to plant them, it’s very likely they’ll sell them to people from outside the village.

Only by contributing hard labor ourselves will we find these things precious and won’t easily sell them off.

It’s not that outsiders can’t grow them well, but currently, Song Tan’s energy is still small, and all she can do is pull along the villagers for the convenience of her future business development.

But if the seedlings are thus lost, how will they deal with Old Zhao collecting the vegetables later?

If they don’t collect them, these vegetables will enter the market, and although the quantity is small and won’t create significant price chaos, it might affect the reputation if old customers buy them.

If they do collect them, the villagers will definitely have objections.

And honestly, ever since Song Tan quietly integrated Spiritual Energy into the spring water atop the mountain, the water flowed downstream into the soil and ponds and then rose with the evaporation vapor...

Under her intentional control, the whole Yunqiao Village indeed is a bit better than other villages.

Residents living here might not notice, but come spring and summer when everything thrives, this disparity will subtly become apparent.

Those vegetable seedlings planted outside the village may not necessarily grow as well as here.

Also, things obtained easily are often not cherished.

Even if the vegetable seedlings are 10 yuan each, people might still complain after paying, but if labor is added to earn the purchase qualification, the mindset changes significantly.

As for the fixed quantity for each family... that’s an unavoidable issue.

Every family grows vegetables, and verification is a huge project. To prevent cheating, we had to fix the quantity for each household.

While effort is still needed when picking later, the difficulty is greatly reduced.

But there’s no need to explain this to the villagers.

Secretary Xiaozu is selfless, so she can boldly state the requirements.

Regardless of how the people below argue, she just takes out her notebook and raises her hand:

"When it gets warmer after the New Year, we’ll prioritize planting a batch of baby cabbages. They grow fast and can bring money in a month. Anyone interested can sign up with me, and we’ll arrange work come spring."

This?

No discussion—just direct registration?

Everyone is dumbfounded, but Li Lanhua rushes forward:

"I sign up, I sign up!"

The few who earned money this winter soon follow suit, shouting:

"Me, me, me! Don’t forget my family!"

"You assign the work as you please, but I definitely want the seedlings!"

People tend to follow the crowd, and though they haven’t seen others making money, Zhang Hong was the last one selling vegetables, and the scene of accounting still lingers in everyone’s mind!

Besides, how could the village cheat for just 2000 yuan? The Song Family has billions in loans, so it’s improbable.

Farmers are particularly sensitive when it comes to cultivating, and at this moment, they are determined.

Before long, there’s already a crowd around Secretary Xiaozu.

Although some still show disdain, it’s irrelevant; their disapproval doesn’t affect the farming here.

But it’s not over yet—

When everyone finishes registering, Song Tan steps forward again.

First, she greets everyone with a smile and then speaks earnestly:

"This time returning to the village to farm, the uncles, aunts, grandpas, and grandmas didn’t laugh at me..."

Actually, some did laugh, but it’s customary to speak nicely on stage, so everything sounds pleasant.

"...Growing those vegetable seedlings before was a labor-intensive job. Everyone can speculate how much they could sell for; it’s basically doing it at a loss. Otherwise, why would my family grow vegetables when selling seedlings could be profitable."

"But we never intended to publicize anything; I grew up in the village, so naturally when capable, I want to give back to our village..."

"So apart from the vegetable seedlings for each family, for the elderly, those without family, those reliant on others, or those having hard times, our family will donate down coats, cotton pants, thick jackets for New Year..."

"And arrange some vegetable seedlings for them to earn some old-age money too..."

"As a small token of goodwill from our family..."

She chuckled embarrassedly and spoke sincerely: "After all, there are quite a few loans left."

Though it’s just tactful speech, it really does work wonders at times.

For example, now, those who signed up and murmured earlier have no words left.

See, with Lao Song’s family taking care of the villagers, that’s a good nature.

When even women like Li Lanhua are so bold, why should the big men here take advantage and gripe?

Soon, someone approached Song Sancheng: "Sancheng ah..."

...

And when this enthusiastic registration finally ends, the Song Family once again faces a farewell.

This time, it’s Xin Jun returning.

He couldn’t get the late-year ticket and only had a pre-purchased alternative for the twenty-second day of the lunar month.

Alongside him are Professor Song, Teacher Tang, and Yan Ran, even including Master Jiang and his wife.

The destinations differ, but the sentiments are identical.

"The kids/parents are still working; we older/younger ones can’t enjoy here for too long – we must return for the New Year’s Eve! So we all hurried to get tickets now."

With these words, Song Tan had no excuses to persuade them to stay.

No matter who stayed with them, they wholeheartedly considered their interests; though unspoken, everyone understood.

Therefore, Wu Lan and Song Sancheng could only pack local specialties as gifts in large packages.

However, Zhang Yanping looked distressed: "If my mom finds out, wouldn’t she urge me to go back too..."

"You must return." It’s Wu Lan talking.

"Yanping, you stayed with me all year without a holiday during the festive seasons to spend more days with your family..."

Zhang Yanping quickly interrupted: "The summer break! I took the summer break!"

But Wu Lan isn’t swayed: "It’s different when working outside, but driving home is just an hour or so... if you don’t return for so long, your mom will feel bad."

"It’s not that I dislike having you here. If you genuinely want to stay here, visit us early for New Year’s celebration, then don’t leave."

"But tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, you should go back."

Zhang Yanping sighed, sharing a sympathy-laden glance with Xin Jun.

When everyone starts organizing their luggage, then Xin Jun says:

"Doctor Guo will spend New Year alone; if you’re interested, be a man and ask directly over this matter."

"I promise, bring her home for New Year, and your word automatically becomes law at home."

Suddenly, Zhang Yanping’s formerly rigid face turns awfully uncomfortable.

Very frightening.

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