"I don't think you're afraid of being blamed if you don't do well." Zhou Aiguo quickly replied, "If that's the case, don't worry. Our brigade has nothing. It's all thanks to you that we have the opportunity to cooperate with the supply and marketing cooperatives and state-owned restaurants. Even if we don't have it in the future, it's just back to square one. No one will blame you. If you can keep this cooperation opportunity, it would be even better. As for other things... Actually, we didn't expect to dig out new side businesses."

"Qiao Zhiqing, just rest assured. The reason we have to get you an identity this time is to make our village representatives have more say in future dealings with supply and marketing cooperatives and state-owned restaurants. This will also make the other party feel that our Hongsheng Brigade attaches great importance to them." Zhou Jianbin stepped forward and added.

This was his idea, and his intention was good. Naturally, he hoped that everyone on all sides would be happy.

Qiao Qingqing's eyes flashed with deep thought, "If I become the deputy captain, then the seafood I catch in the future, will it belong to me personally?"

This is the most important thing!

"Of course it belongs to you personally!" Zhou Aiguo answered decisively, "I have been the captain for so many years. When we went fishing, the seafood that Jianbin and I caught belonged to us, didn't it?"

Zhou Jianbin smiled and said, "This is why we have to select someone to be in charge of this sideline business. If we do business with them in a private capacity instead of in the name of the commune, we will be more passive. When this sideline business becomes the pillar industry of our Hongsheng Brigade, even the commune will pay attention to us, and maybe even take care of us in terms of policies. In short, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages."

Although he spoke cryptically, everyone present could hear the underlying meaning of his words.

Transactions in the name of an individual are not guaranteed, but transactions in the name of a collective are different. They are protected by national laws, and the supply and marketing cooperatives dare not change or lower prices at will.

"Well, then I will obey your command."

Only after eliminating all worries did Qiao Qingqing agree to accept the letter of appointment.

And there is another benefit to accepting the letter of appointment.

Whatever the reason was these days, at least it was a fact that she was absent from the brigade's labor.

If she was an educated youth sent to the countryside, her absence would result in her salary being withheld.

But after becoming the deputy captain, it can be said that she has been busy developing her side business during this period, which can be regarded as a contribution to the team. Not only will her wages not be deducted, but because the work has been done, she can also get a full workday reward.

So, it's a mixed bag.

However, as long as Qiao Qingqing is more cautious in the future, perhaps the disadvantages can be avoided.

After calming down, Qiao Qingqing invited the captain and his family to have dinner at her home tonight.

She could see that building a pavilion for Lu Heng was hard work, and it would take a lot of time and effort.

Therefore, it would be best to keep the team leader and Accountant Zhou.

This is exactly what the enthusiastic couple wanted.

"Aunt, didn't you say you didn't want to bother with Comrade Zhou Jianmin? Then let's have dinner at my house. Let him figure out how to prepare dinner himself. It would be best if he could find his good uncle or aunt."

Qiao Qingqing's words touched Feng Xiumei's heart.

She originally wanted to refuse, but immediately changed her mind.

"Hey, then we'll cook and eat at your place tonight, and I'll bring some food over later."

Qiao Qingqing naturally said no.

"They are busy with carpentry work. Auntie, can you help me plow this field? It will be in time for cooking at five o'clock. The corn has been planted now, so there is nothing to do. There is no need to rush."

Crops on the slopes have been planted. Recently, the villagers have been busy fishing at sea at night, so they eat late.

After all, if you eat too early, you will get hungry quickly.