After enjoying the delicious food, the team members almost forgot about their business.
"A-Feng, we'll invite you back when we have the chance. We have to go do some work, so we won't help you sort it out."
It was Mrs. Niu who said this, the others had already run away.
After Mrs. Niu also left, Afeng asked Aguang to go to the kitchen to serve food. She knew that Grandpa Xiao and Village Chief Li, the leader of the field team, would not be able to eat well if they ate with these villagers.
A few people in Wanzhongshan had a delicious farm meal.
"This farm restaurant is well run. It's the first time we've been here for so long that we can feel the aroma of farm food."
"Village Chief Li still has many ideas. By the way, there are also B&Bs. Should we open a B&B?"
"You idiot, didn't the waiter just say that? B&Bs have to support themselves. Are you going to fetch water and chop firewood?"
"Then forget it, let's just live in a small western-style building."
Sister-in-law Niu heard the voices in the courtyard and waved behind her.
One team member carrying a basket and another holding a watermelon ran over immediately.
The three of them were familiar with the villagers of Wang'er Village. After whispering a few words, the villagers of Wang'er Village brought the cut watermelons in.
"Huh? We didn't order any fruit?"
The villagers of Wang'er Village waved their hands and said, "This plate is a gift. Let's try it."
Wanzhongshan raised his eyebrows and asked: "Watermelon in the greenhouse in Kushanli?"
The villagers of Wang'er Village nodded, "Yes, they will be ripe in large quantities soon. These are the ones that have been picked out and are already ripe."
Wanzhongshan looked at this villager suspiciously. If he remembered correctly, this Wang'er villager had only been here for two or three months.
When he stretched out his hand, the watermelon was gone on the plate. He pointed at his subordinates with his finger,
"Haven't you ever eaten watermelon?"
Jiang Changrong said to the villagers of Wang'er Village who were standing aside: "One more plate, no, two more plates, and we will pay."
The villagers waved their hands and said, "No money, I'll cut it for you."
Is there such a good thing?
After seeing the person coming in with the watermelon, Wan Zhongshan smiled and said, "Sister-in-law Niu."
"Director Wan, how does watermelon taste?"
Wanzhongshan waved his hand, "I haven't tasted it yet."
Mrs. Niu put the plate in front of him and said, "This plate is all for you."
Jiang Changrong and the others burst into laughter, "Boss, you are very lucky."
"Bah! No ivory can come out of a dog's mouth."
Mrs. Niu raised her fingers and circled, "The atmosphere in your city is not the same here as it is easy to cause gossip. Fortunately, I am a grandmother."
Wanzhongshan ignored his subordinates' inconsistencies and took a piece of watermelon to taste. He immediately understood why his subordinates didn't leave a piece for him just now.
Crisp, sweet and moist, with a very strong melon flavor.
"Sister-in-law Niu, what are you doing?"
"Director Wan, how much do you think this melon is worth per pound?"
Wanzhongshan looked at his subordinates and asked, "How much does a pound of Kyoto watermelon cost?"
"Three cents to thirty-five cents."
Wanzhongshan turned to Mrs. Niu and said, "You heard me, at this price, it is reasonable to be more expensive."
"The watermelons in your village taste very good. No wonder you dare to grow so many. Then the boss who collects watermelons should be so happy that he laughs out loud, right?"
"Definitely."
Sister-in-law Niu pulled up a stool and sat down, "That boss hasn't given us a price increase for three years. We have objections, but Village Chief Li is familiar with him."
"Besides, Village Chief Li doesn't have time to find another boss. Could this boss just dictate our prices?"
Wanzhongshan picked up another piece of watermelon and said, "So are you here to complain?"
Mrs. Niu doubts that Director Wan can do business?
"We are here for your help. Let's see if we can find a boss in Kyoto to buy it. We only need 25 cents per catty."
Wanzhongshan was stunned, "It's too far away from Kyoto, and the travel expenses are not even worth it."
"I get angry when I talk about this."
Sister-in-law Niu slapped the table and said, "The boss will come to haul watermelons, and we will pay 500 yuan for each truck."
"If it comes from Kyoto, we can send it to the city's train station and tow it by train. The cost will definitely not be high."
"We'll take care of the delivery here, and the boss in Kyoto will pay for the train fare and bus fare there."
Wanzhongshan had questions, "But, your village only has three vehicles, and there are time limits for sending trains. Carrying watermelons up and down is the most time-consuming."
Mrs. Niu was discouraged, "Forget it, let this boss continue to exploit us."
Wan Zhongshan was surprised, "Since you are not satisfied, why don't you give Village Chief Li some advice?"
"You thought you didn't mention it?"
Sister-in-law Niu was very frustrated, "We worked hard for several months to grow watermelons and vegetables in a greenhouse and only earned 2,000 yuan."
"But Village Chief Li said: 'One greenhouse can increase your annual income several times compared to previous years. Don't be dissatisfied. If you are not satisfied, you can ask the boss to take it away.'"
"Because this boss can take over all our greenhouses. Village Chief Li doesn't want to change the boss. He feels that if he changes the boss, he may not be able to take over so many greenhouses."
Wanzhongshan thought, "I heard that you all plant in time periods to ensure the time when vegetables and watermelons are on the market, right?"
"right!"
Mrs. Niu nodded, "This is the cleverness of Village Chief Li. He said that it doesn't matter the off-season or peak season, as long as it doesn't overwhelm the market. We didn't understand it at first, but we gradually understood it."
Wan Zhongshan thought for a while and said: "I will pay attention to this issue. This year, won't the boss come to collect it again?"
Sure enough, as Village Chief Li said, Director Wan was moved but refused to give the right words.
Being a big boss and an official is really tiring.
"Come to harvest, and every spring plowing, he will come to sign the purchase contract."
After Sister Niu and the others left, Jiang Changrong and others settled the matter.
"Good guy, even if they are squeezed by that boss, their annual income per household is as high as 40,000 yuan? That's awesome. No wonder the bosses pay so much attention to Kushanli?"
"Shh! Keep your voice down."
Wanzhongshan stopped his subordinates, "The whole country is paying attention to Kushanli. And that Tian Jing is very special. If the seedlings were not bred by her, the growth would be relatively poor. I don't know if it can be implemented elsewhere?"
The subordinates didn't understand what the director was worried about, "I just buy seedlings from nearby and seeds from far away. What's there to worry about?"
Wanzhongshan glanced at his subordinates.
"You don't understand farming at all. Let's not talk about soil quality. Even if we have the soil quality and seeds, what about the talent?"
"How many Li Zhengguo are there? Even if he is mobilized, he will not be able to do anything at all. Results will take time."
Jiang Changrong had an idea, "Since he accepts disabled veterans, I think he should also be willing to take on a few apprentices, right?"
"How about selecting a few capable and steady veterans to learn from?"
Wan Zhongshan stood up and said, "You're right, I'm going to make a call. I can't just wait for Ku Shanli's results."
"Besides, the results in Kushanli have already come out. Not every village can have the final tourism development project."
Seeing Tian Jing put down the vine on his hand, Li Zhengguo asked: "What did you hear?"
"You will soon have an apprentice."
"What apprentice?"
"Hey, the secret must not be revealed."
…
At six o'clock in the evening, the village was powered on on time.
He turned on the 40-watt light bulbs in the home and the 100-watt light bulb in the greenhouse that were unified by Village Chief Li.
The lights illuminated a larger area and were brighter than kerosene lamps, which made the villagers cheer.
The installation cost is relatively high, but with this brightness, it won’t be troublesome to do any work at night.