Jiang Tang and Director Wang stood in the courtyard of the commune. Director Wang had a worried look on his face and sighed deeply, saying, "We're all waiting for the new grain. This batch is from last year, and we're worried that several brigades will come to borrow grain. There really isn't any this year."

Jiang Tang frowned slightly, thinking quickly about a solution in her mind. After a moment, her eyes lit up and she came up with an idea: "Director Wang, is there a place where wheat can be ground into flour?"

Upon hearing this, Director Wang immediately replied, "Yes, the commune has a noodle-making machine."

Jiang Tang continued, "Grind it into flour. Our village wants the bran. Also, do we have an oil press here?"

Director Wang raised his eyebrows and asked in surprise, "Really? Why are you asking that?"

Jiang Tang's eyes sparkled with excitement as she explained, "We can extract oil from peanuts and soybeans. The market will start soon, and we can set up stalls to sell them in the commune."

Director Wang's eyes lit up instantly, as if he saw the dawn of hope. He said excitedly, "Yes, the commune can sell it. Secretary Jiang, you are simply a lucky star for our commune. However, this amount of grain is not a small amount, and it may not be sold out at the market."

Jiang Tang continued calmly, "Leave some soybeans and peanuts to sell loose, the soybeans can be used to make tofu and tofu pudding, the corn can be ground into cornmeal, and some can be used to make popcorn and sweet sticks at the market.

The city folks must be tired and hungry after coming all this way here and strolling around for so long. Our commune only has one state-owned restaurant, so it's hard to handle it. It's not impossible for them to get some snacks at the market. I'm sure the city folks will love it.

I plan to ask the people from my two villages to cook and open a snack stall in the market.

Of course, these stalls are collective, haha, collective."

Director Wang smiled. "I understand. Secretary Jiang's plan is very thoughtful. Everyone has to eat."

"Yes, yes, that's the truth. Of course, if there are too many agricultural products and they can't be processed... I can help ask the city."

After hearing this, Director Wang was very excited. He held Jiang Tang's hand and said sincerely, "Secretary Jiang, whether our commune can successfully store grain this year depends on you."

Jiang Tang laughed, and then thought of a key question: "Director Wang, if we want to press the oil, do we need plastic buckets?"

Director Wang nodded quickly, "Yes, we do. Does Secretary Jiang know anyone at the packaging factory?"

Jiang Tang smiled guiltily and nodded. "Can I ask Director Wang what the standard weight is?" Director Wang thought for a moment and said, "We can make two, five, or ten kilograms. Let's start with 500."

Jiang Tang patted his chest and promised, "Director Wang, you can keep pressing the oil. If there's any leftover that you can't sell, I'll help you find a market."

Director Wang smiled with satisfaction: "Okay, then it all depends on you."

After parting with Director Wang, Jiang Tang got on a car and headed to the city.

After coming out of the station, she did not take a bus but walked all the way, enthusiastically handing out flyers to everyone she saw.

A passerby curiously took the flyer and asked, "What's this?" Jiang Tang smiled and patiently explained, "In twenty days, there will be a large market in Hongguang Commune, Jiangzhou County. They'll sell all kinds of vegetables, dried goods, and all kinds of food. Anyone with money, tickets, or any unused items at home can bring them there to exchange for goods."

Passersby were surprised and said, "Barter? There's such a good thing?" Jiang Tang nodded quickly, "Yes, it has the date on it. It takes more than an hour to get there from our city by bus. It's very fast."

When the passerby heard this, he became interested and said, "Give me one."

The person next to him also said, "Give me one too."

Seeing this, Jiang Tang said happily: "Comrades, I will give you a few more, everyone can pass them around."

Passersby responded one after another: "Okay." It has to be said that people nowadays are simple and enthusiastic. After a while, Jiang Tang had distributed a lot of flyers.

When she got home, it was already three or four o'clock. No one was at home, so Jiang Tang ran to her best friend Meng Si Ning. As soon as she entered the door, she shouted, "Si Ning, I'm back." Meng Si Ning came over and asked with a smile, "How many days can you stay this time?"

Jiang Tang sat down and replied, "About two or three days. A new batch of vegetables will be ripe. I'll have to go ask the farmers' market."

Meng Si Ning continued, "Zhao Qunying told me today that our company wants to purchase a batch of vegetables next month. If you are free in the next two days, go meet her."

Jiang Tang immediately responded, "Okay, no problem. Oh, by the way, Si Ning, let me tell you something. The commune's grain depot has a batch of old grain, corn, peanuts, soybeans, and so on. Do you think we should get some and sell them in the mall?"

Meng Si Ning pondered for a moment and said, "I think we can give it a try, but you know the trading rules of the mall. After selling it, you can only give it in supplies. Is that okay?"

Jiang Tang said firmly, "Supplies are fine too. Let's solve the grain storage problem first. Maybe we can find new business opportunities from it. I have a plan for this."

Meng Si Ning nodded and said, "Okay, I'll think about how to sell these things."

"Go ask the assistant at the mall if there's anything else you can do."

Meng Sining then contacted Maotu in the mall and began asking for sales advice. She muttered to herself, "Master, if wheat can be ground into flour, then we can sell it for a good price by labeling it 'farm-milled flour.' Also, beans can be sorted and packaged, labeled organic and non-GMO. They can also be pressed for oil, including peanuts, which can be made into peanut oil. Corn can be made into popcorn."

Meng Si Ning thought for a moment and responded: [These all require packaging and branding, so what about the certificates?]

Maotu immediately replied: "Don't worry, my dear. I already have a sales license when I opened my shop. Our trade department is special, and some of the licenses are automatically generated. My brand was automatically generated when I opened my shop."

[Okay, that's fine.]

Meng Si Ning explained Maotu's idea to Jiang Tang in detail.

After hearing this, Jiang Tang clapped his hands and laughed, "That's exactly what I thought. Let's sell it this way. You can buy oil bottles at the mall, the cheap ones will do. They come in two, five, or ten kilogram bottles."

Meng Si Ning nodded in agreement: "Okay, I'll buy some more sealed bottles of clinker and let the commune sort them out for me, okay?"

Jiang Tang patted his chest and assured: "Yes, I can help you check it."

Meng Si Ning suggested: "How about giving them some kettles, washbasins, flashlights, iron pots, and shovels?"

Jiang Tang said touchedly, "Woo woo, Si Ning, you're really thoughtful. In this case, I have to rush back tomorrow to help keep an eye on the situation."

Meng Si Ning said generously, "Have them make a list. I can satisfy any needs. If you can't eat all the vegetables at the farmers' market, I can help you sell them at the mall and also provide supplies." Jiang Tang's eyes lit up when she heard this: "I'll go. When I go back this time, I have to ask the commune if they can install a telephone in Youcaoling."

Meng Si Ning asked doubtfully, "Do we still need a phone in our situation?"