Chapter 96: Li Zheng asks her to help think of a solution

Lin Xi stopped at the door and said, "Li Zheng, you think I can't see that you have spent so much effort and invested so much money. Do you have something to tell me?"

He Zhaofu was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, looked at Lin Xi, and then at Yuan Herong.

Yuan Herong also laughed, "I said that Boss Lin is a smart man."

"Yes, yes, what Old Yuan said is right. Boss Lin, please come in. Let's eat first." He Zhaofu led Lin Xi to the table.

After the four of them sat down, He Zhaofu spoke, "I heard that Boss Lin has a big business and is very good at doing business. I just want you to give me some advice."

From He Zhaofu's narration, Lin Xi learned that although Dafeng Village was a large cotton-producing village, the price paid by the town residents in recent years had been lower and lower. It was impossible for the villagers to cross mountains and rivers to deliver the cotton to the county town for retail sale, so they could only swallow their anger.

But just as the villagers were accepting the current situation, He Zhaofu went to the county town and found that the price of cotton in the county was rising steadily.

When they bought it, the price was 120 wen, but when they sold it, it was as high as 300 wen. They really suffered a huge loss.

"I know that other bosses want to make money, but this is too far behind!" He Zhaofu said, his tone becoming heavy. "Although there are many people growing cotton in our village, every household is exhausted. They have to take care of the fields and the cotton. It is not easy to make a little money. Boss Lin, you have a big business. Please think of a way for us."

He Zhaofu looked at Lin Xi with hope.

Lin Xi used the skill he often used in negotiations, a poker face, making it impossible for people to see what he was thinking.

She knew that the head of the village was doing it for the good of the village, but she didn't understand why he chose her.

Logically speaking, Yuan Herong's business is pretty good.

"Village head, can I ask you a question? I just sell bacon in town. Why do you think I have a way to solve the cotton problem?" Lin Xi asked.

Yuan Herong has something to say about this question, "You have a friend named Tang. Every time he comes to my house to pull rabbits, he always tells me something about you. If you listen to him often, you will naturally know."

Lin Xi never thought that this matter was related to Tang Xuyang. What nonsense does this kid talk about all day long.

"Boss Lin, I know this is a bit difficult for you. I don't have to help us with anything. I just want to ask if there is any way to stabilize the purchase price of cotton." He Zhaofu asked.

Lin Xi understood the village head's demands very well. They worked hard to grow cotton, but only got the least income, so they must feel unbalanced.

If you don’t want to be fleeced by middlemen, the best way is to sell it yourself, but if the village wants to go the direct sales route, management, logistics, and operations will all become problems.

"I need to go back and think about this carefully." Lin Xi did not agree immediately, so he could only say this for now.

In the evening, Lin Xi returned home with a lot on her mind. Seeing her like this, Xiao Yongyan was very worried.

Lin Xi told Xiao Yongyan what happened in Dafeng Village today, "What do you think?"

Xiao Yongyan pondered for a moment before saying, "The cotton quality of Dafeng Village is very good?"

Lin Xi quickly showed Xiao Yongyan the cotton he had obtained today. Xiao Yongyan touched it and found that it was indeed slightly better than what he usually saw.

"It's just a little better, but not enough." Xiao Yongyan said, "In fact, there is another way to increase the value of cotton."

Lin Xi quickly asked, "What is it?"

Xiao Yongyan looked at Lin Xi with a smile, "Your little head is usually very active, but why is it so quiet now? Pork is not that valuable, but bacon is very valuable!"

Lin Xi slapped her head. How could she be so confused? Producing cotton does not mean selling cotton. "You mean processing the raw materials into goods and then increasing the added value!"

Seeing Lin Xi's excitement, Xiao Yongyan also raised the corner of his mouth, but -

“What is the added value?”

"That's not important. Tomorrow I will organize my thoughts, write a letter, and let Tang Xuyang take it over." Lin Xi couldn't wait to start working.

However, some things were beyond her expectations.

No one knew who had seen Lin Xi go to Dafeng Village, but the news quickly spread in the village.

Despite Aunt Wu's repeated explanations, Lin Xi was only going to buy cotton.

But when she got there, the family was personally entertaining her and said they were going to buy cotton, but no one believed her at all.

Later, someone guessed that Lin Xi might want to teach the secret of farming to Dafeng Village.

It was just speculation at first, but the more the rumor spread, the more it seemed to be true.

When Lin Xi went out early in the morning, a large number of villagers had gathered at the door of his house.

Back then, they asked Lin Xi the secret of farming, and Lin Xi just said that rice seeds were good.

But how can we raise fish and ducks in this field when the ducks don’t eat fish? Lin Xi never said anything.

Now, the secret that even Taoli Village didn't know is known by the neighboring Dafeng Village. This is a slap in their faces!

"Lin Xi, have you told the people in Dafeng Village all your farming secrets?" someone in the crowd asked.

Before Lin Xi could say anything, someone else said, "You are so dishonest. You are from Taoli Village, how could you tell Dafeng Village about this!"

"If the people in Dafeng Village know about this, you have to tell us!"

Lin Xi was troubled by the noise from this group of people and had no idea where these groundless rumors came from.

She poked Xiao Yongyan's arm and said, "Go and call the head of the village."

Soon, the village head Zhao Tan arrived.

The crowd automatically made way for the village head. Zhao Tan, holding his pipe, sat on the bench at Lin Xi's house and asked, "It's normal for villagers to have doubts. Lin Xi, just tell me what you did in Dafeng Village yesterday?"

Lin Xi was speechless. She just bought some cotton, but it was treated as if she had committed a crime.

"Village head, and everyone, I only went to buy cotton yesterday. As for the farming matter, it is completely fabricated!" Lin Xi said.

"You're talking nonsense," someone shouted, "The village head is here to buy some cotton. Why should he show up in person?"

Lin Xi raised an eyebrow and looked at the person who was speaking. "First, the cotton in our village is sold for 250 wen per jin. The cotton in Dafeng Village is of better quality and only costs 150 wen. Where do you think I should buy it?"

"Second, when I went to Dafeng Village, the family had a meal with me just for Boss Yuan's sake, and we didn't talk about anything related to farming. If you don't believe me, you can go ask the village chief He."

After hearing this, the troublemakers kept muttering, "When did cotton sell for 250 wen?"

Lin Xi pointed at Li Qionghua and said, "I asked about the price yesterday. It must be right. I have no choice but to buy cotton from other people's villages."

In the crowd, Li Qionghua was at a loss, yet unable to deny it.

The person next to her immediately asked, "Li Qionghua, this year's cotton costs 250 wen!"

This is an unprecedented high price!

Everyone started talking immediately.

"I was thinking of making a coat for my boy, but I can't afford it."

"I wish I had grown some cotton earlier. Who knew the price would be so high this year?"

Zhao Lizheng looked at Li Qionghua coldly, "When did the cotton in our village become this expensive?"