In this way, the three of them returned to Qingshan Village together. Chen Lishu specially called her third sister Chen Lifei to explain to Secretary Wang.
"I didn't expect that the whole mountain would change drastically in less than three years." After walking around, Secretary Wang said with emotion.
When he came here three years ago, this place was still a barren mountain. Now it is not only full of flowers and trees, but also pigs and chickens are raised, making it look like a small farm.
Secretary Wang didn't give a definite answer before leaving, but depending on the situation, things are probably going to work out.
"I plan to go to the agricultural machinery station in the town tomorrow and buy a four-wheel tractor. This will not only pull more goods, but also improve work efficiency a lot."
After seeing off Secretary Wang and Zhang Changhe, Chen Lishu turned around and spoke to Chen Lifei and Hu Si'er.
Hu Si'er: "A tractor costs four to five thousand yuan, right?"
Chen Lishu: "As long as the work is convenient, more and more things will be transported out of the mountains in the future. Horse-drawn carriages are too slow and the cargo capacity is small. Motor vehicles are more convenient. Fourth uncle, please see if you have a smart mind and ask the next one to follow you tomorrow."
, come along and learn to drive.”
"Okay, I'll make arrangements when we get back." There are few motor vehicles these days, so being able to drive is a great thing.
During dinner in the evening, Chen Lishu mentioned that she was going to the agricultural machinery station to buy a car. Gu Xingguo was moved after hearing this.
After dinner, I went back to the house and discussed it with my wife Zhang Qin.
"The second brother and the fourth brother have both gone to the city. We farm several fields. Having a car can save some energy when we are busy. We can also drive to collect some grain in our spare time. What do you think?"
Among the brothers, he was the only one with no skills, so he just worked hard at home and farmed the land.
"But, a tractor is not cheap. Xiaosong is fifteen this year. Didn't he say that he needs to save money to build a house?" There is also a carriage at home, so Zhang Qin was a little hesitant.
If you really buy a car, the thousands of dollars you saved will be gone in an instant.
Gu Xingguo: "There is still a place to live now. It doesn't matter if we wait two years for the house."
It was okay for Zhang Qin to think about it, so she nodded: "I will go and tell the third younger brother and sister in a moment, and you can go there with them tomorrow to have a look."
In this way, the next day Chen Lishu, Gu Xingguo, Hu Si'er and two other young people in their twenties took a bus to the agricultural machinery station in the town.
In the end, the two chose the same Dongfanghong four-wheel tractor.
The staff very patiently taught everyone how to operate it. Only when they felt that it was almost done did everyone pick up the car and go back to the village.
As soon as the two brand-new Dongfanghong tractors arrived at the entrance of the village, the whole village became a sensation.
"Old Gu's family is really incomparable now. Two tractors cost tens of thousands of yuan, but we will definitely get a share of it!"
"I heard that the old family and the third family each have one machine. The Gu family's life was not bad at first. Ever since I married Chen Lishu, the eldest son of the Chen family, life has become even more prosperous. Not only did they go to college, but they also brought other children with them after moving to the city.
Several brothers and sisters-in-law have all come to the city. I used to joke that my daughter-in-law gave birth to the 'seven fairies', but my daughter was not born to a fairy."
"The eldest brother of the Chen family will not talk about it. The second child has worked as an accountant in a big factory since graduation. The third child, 'Little Pepper,' is in charge of a large mountain. Who wouldn't say that the girls of the Chen family are all very good."
"..."
The yard at home could not accommodate two cars, so Chen Lishu had the car driven directly to Chen's house.
The villagers watched for a while and then left one after another. Only the children were still climbing around curiously.
In the evening, just after dinner, Zhang Changhe suddenly came over. Looking at Chen Lishu, he said with a smile on his face: "Secretary Wang from the commune called and said that leaders and reporters from the town will be coming in the next two days, and they must do a good job in welcoming them.
Don’t screw it up.”
Chen Lishu was very happy to hear the news: "Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely tell everyone to prepare well."
Two days later, Secretary Wang took the city leaders and two other reporters to Qingshan Village.
"I didn't expect our county to have such a wonderful place." One of the leaders said with a smile, looking at the blossoming fruit trees and green seedlings all over the mountain.
"If you had come here three years ago, you would never have seen such a grand scene. In addition to fruit trees, they have also interplanted herbs, beets and fruits. There are also pig houses and chicken coops over there... Because of the development of this mountain, in the past two years, it has driven
The family conditions of many surrounding villagers have also improved a lot."
Secretary Wang explained to the leaders one by one, and Zhang Changhe would occasionally help with supplementary information.
The leaders listened and nodded from time to time. The reporter took notes from time to time and occasionally took a few photos.
At noon, several leaders stayed on the mountain to have lunch. Chicken, eggs, and meat were all made from local ingredients. Everyone enjoyed the meal very much.
"There are not many good things on the mountain, but the chickens are free-range on the mountain, and the meat is firm and delicious. I prepared two for each person and took them home to give my family a try."
When going down the mountain, Chen Lishu said and winked at Hu Si'er and Lin Dazhong. The two understood and hurriedly picked up the bag containing the chicken that had been prepared in advance.
"Thank you for your hard work, two reporters. These two bags are yours." Before leaving, Hu Si'er handed the two bags to the two reporters.
The two of them didn't expect that he had also prepared his own portion, so they happily took it.
Chicken farmers in rural areas are reluctant to kill one all year round, let alone in the city, where it is even more difficult to buy a chicken.
Hu Si'er smiled sheepishly: "They are all farmers digging in the fields. I won't say anything. Even if the whole village is counting on this mountain, I have to ask you to help us publicize it more. Now the leaders also pay attention to it."
, I hope more people will know about our place. To be honest, we bought a tractor two days ago. This is the village phone number. Please help me add. If you need anything, you can call us. We will deliver it at any time.
Goods delivered to your door.”
The two reporters happily took the phone number handed over by Hu Si'er and wrote it in their notebook.
On the third day after the leaders came to inspect, it was the day of Nanhai Tao's wedding.
Chen Lishu deliberately got up early early. After packing herself up, she kissed the two little ones respectively before going to the entrance of the village to wait for the bus.
It was not even eight o'clock when she arrived in town, so Chen Lishu went to the small courtyard she rented first.
Zhang Li had just arrived at the courtyard not long ago. When she saw her coming, she couldn't help but be stunned: "Sister Chen?"
Chen Lishu nodded and scanned the room.
Because there is no one living there, the space where the bed was originally placed has been vacated, and now it is filled with sewing machines.
On the table by the window were unfinished clothes from the day before.
After Chen Lishu walked around in a circle, she asked, "Is there anything going on during this time?"