HCB Chapter 112 Go to the Captain
Chapter 112 Go to the Captain
"Okay, after we talk to Uncle Jianguo about this, you can go find your comrades. Or why don't we go to Uncle Jianguo's house now and try to make a quick decision."
"Okay, I think Chuchu is right. We should talk to the captain about this as soon as possible." Lin Xue also agreed with Qiao Chuchu's decision. Some things are definitely better to be resolved early rather than late.
Several of them are decisive and efficient. Once they make a decision, they will implement it immediately.
It was New Year's Day, and a few people took their gifts and went to the captain's house.
Along the way, they met a few villagers who were out paying New Year's greetings. After greeting each other, the four of them soon arrived at the team leader's house.
"Uncle Jianguo, Happy New Year, Auntie, Happy New Year." After entering the house, several people greeted everyone in the house one by one.
"Okay, okay, all is good. Come in and sit down. It's so cold outside. Auntie will make you some brown sugar water." Aunt Cuihua was very happy to see the four people coming in. There was nothing she could do about it. She just liked these people and was happy to see them.
"Thank you, Auntie, you have worked hard." Several people did not bother to be polite with Aunt Cuihua. They thanked her quickly and handed over the gifts in their hands.
Aunt Cuihua took the things and handed them to her daughter-in-law, then went to the kitchen.
"Uncle, we don't come here for no reason. We came here to discuss something with you." Ji Shaowen had the best relationship with Zhang Jianguo among them, so naturally Ji Shaowen was the one who spoke up for this matter.
Zhang Jianguo also became interested after hearing Ji Shaowen's words. After such a long time of contact, he knew that Ji Shaowen was not a careless person. Since he said so, it must be a big deal.
"Then tell me what's so important that makes you so serious."
"Uncle, it's like this. Chuchu and Lin Zhiqing made a plan for the future development of our brigade, which included increasing the brigade's income..." Ji Shaowen told the story about the breeding farm.
Zhang Jianguo had been joking at first, but as Ji Shaowen continued his introduction, he slowly sat up straighter. Honestly, what Ji Shaowen said really struck a chord with him. The conditions at the Great Wilderness Brigade had always been less than ideal, and while it wasn't that he hadn't considered changing that, it had simply been a difficult opportunity. But what Ji Shaowen said now deeply moved him.
"Well done, Ji, and you, Zhiqing Qiao and Zhiqing Lin, are also excellent. I didn't expect you to care so much about the development of the brigade. If all the educated youth who came here were as conscious as you, it would really save me, an old man, a lot of trouble."
Zhang Jianguo was genuinely happy right now, even though things hadn't been finalized yet and the future outcome was uncertain. But that didn't stop him from being happy. After all, whether it was Ji Shaowen, Qiao Chuchu, or Lin Xue, their knowledge and connections were unmatched by those of them, who scraped for food in the dirt. He was pleased that they were now dedicating themselves to the development of the brigade, and he also wondered how wonderful it would be if all the educated youth were like this.
"Uncle, we are educated youth sent to the countryside. It is our responsibility to do our best for the development of the brigade." Although running a breeding farm was essentially an act of laziness by Qiao Chuchu, in reality, the Dahuang Brigade would benefit the most after the success, so she was able to humbly accept the compliment from the brigade leader.
Ji Shaowen, who was standing by, smiled inwardly when he heard what his girlfriend said.
"Uncle, I have already planned the general process of setting up the farm, but the specific implementation of this matter will definitely require your help."
"I know this very well. Your plans are so complete, I won't drag my feet. I'll definitely make clear arrangements for the brigade, but you can't drag your feet on the subsequent sales. I'll be frank, even if the investment in running a farm is small, it still costs money. If there are problems with the subsequent sales channels and the products can't be sold, I can't protect you."
Zhang Jianguo didn't mean to sound so serious, but the brigade was poor and the villagers weren't well off. Investing money in a farm was a big deal for the villagers, and they wouldn't be happy if they ended up losing money, and he wasn't sure he could cover the cost if something went wrong.
"Uncle Captain, don't worry about the sales problem. I have already made arrangements in advance. As long as our team produces on time, I will definitely be able to sell the eggs." Speaking of the sales problem, that is really Lin Xue's battlefield. Apart from anything else, Brother Fu can't wait to have eggs to sell right now.
You have to know that the entire market is currently in short supply. Even the eggs from the supply and marketing cooperatives are practically unavailable if you go too late. As for the eggs on the black market, they're all raised secretly by mountain folks, but with the cold weather, chickens simply don't lay. Brother Fu has been so worried these past few days that he's aged ten years. Fortunately, Lin Xue occasionally ships some eggs, which has helped him have a good year.
Zhang Jianguo had always known that this educated young woman, Lin, was well-connected, but he'd only known that she could get hold of rare goods that others couldn't. But Lin Xue's words today made Zhang Jianguo take a new look at her. From what she said, she could handle all the farm sales alone.
Zhang Jianguo now looked at Lin Xue as if he was looking at a goose that laid golden eggs. His eyes were so warm that Lin Xue felt a little embarrassed.
"Good, good, our brigade is lucky to have you guys." Zhang Jianguo is now truly happy and at ease. Ever since becoming the brigade leader, he has been determined to do something worthy of the villagers. However, his intentions were good, but he had never had the opportunity. Now this opportunity is right in front of him, and he must help his fellow villagers become prosperous.
Several people were sitting in the house discussing matters concerning the farm, while Aunt Cuihua came out after delivering the brown sugar water.
"Mom, I heard that Qiao Zhiqing and the others are planning to open a breeding farm in the village. Do you think this is feasible?" The speaker was Huazi's wife. She didn't have any ill intentions in asking this, but in her opinion, building a breeding farm would cost a lot of money. If they lost money, even if they put their family money in, it might not be enough.
Aunt Cuihua glanced at her daughter-in-law as she listened to her. She knew she was just worried. "Alright, your father will decide whether to do this or not. Just stay home and take care of your baby."
After hearing what her mother-in-law said, Huazi's wife touched her belly. Yes, even if the sky fell, her parents-in-law would still support her. What she needed to do now was to take good care of the fetus and try to give birth to a big fat boy.
Aunt Cuihua wasn't completely unconcerned, but she understood her husband. Given his cautious nature, he'd have agreed to this only after a reasonable conclusion. And don't think she didn't know how difficult it was to buy eggs in the city. Their chickens would surely have no trouble selling eggs when they laid them.