The sun scorched the earth, and new crops thrived in the fields, their verdant green like banners of hope fluttering in the wind. However, beneath this facade of prosperity, an undercurrent was brewing in the village. As business expanded, previously overlooked problems began to surface, like hidden reefs threatening the village's future.

Lin Yue stood at the entrance of the village committee office, her brow furrowed, her eyes revealing deep worry. She gazed at the villagers working in the distance, a complex mix of emotions swirling within her. Lately, she had heard many villagers' complaints, their voices like thorns piercing her heart. She wore a plain-colored shirt, slightly wrinkled from her busy work, a ring of sweat at the collar a mark of her tireless efforts for the village's development. Her hair was casually tied back, a few stray strands clinging to her cheeks, making her appear weary. She knew that if these current conflicts weren't properly resolved, they would become a major obstacle to the village's progress.

Chen Yu walked out of the village committee office and saw Lin Yue's expression, letting out a soft sigh. He walked to Lin Yue's side, patted her shoulder, and tried to offer some comfort. "Yue'er, I know you're worried about these conflicts, but we'll definitely find a solution." Chen Yu's voice was steady and strong, but a hint of seriousness couldn't be hidden. He wore a dark short-sleeved shirt, his muscles faintly visible beneath, a physique honed by years of hard work. His face was tanned dark by the sun, and his deep eyes shone with determination, as if telling Lin Yue that he would always face these difficulties with her.

Lin Yue turned to look at Chen Yu, forcing a smile. "I know, but these problems are more complicated than I imagined. We need to solve them as soon as possible, otherwise it will affect everyone's enthusiasm." Her eyes revealed a hint of urgency; she knew how important the villagers' emotions were to the village's development.

At this moment, the village chief also approached, his face somewhat gloomy. He held a cigarette in his hand, but didn't light it. "Lin Yue, Chen Yu, I've heard a lot of rumors these past few days. The issue of profit distribution is causing quite a stir. Everyone feels they've contributed more and received less. And then there's the labor intensity; with the expanded planting area for the new crops, everyone's exhausted, hence the complaints." The village chief's voice was hoarse, each word carrying a heavy weight. He wore a worn-out Zhongshan suit, the marks of time as evident on his clothes as on his face; the wrinkles seemed to bear witness to the village's development. His brow was furrowed, his eyes revealing helplessness and anxiety.

Lin Yue nodded and said, "Village Chief, I understand the situation. We need to discuss it carefully and see how to resolve it. Regarding the unequal distribution of profits, we need to reassess the value of each link in the chain and develop a more reasonable plan. As for the workload, we might consider increasing manpower or improving our work methods." Her eyes were fixed intently on the village chief and Chen Yu, hoping to gain some inspiration from them.

After a moment of contemplation, Chen Yu said, "Increasing manpower is one solution, but we need to consider the cost. Moreover, neighboring villages are also cooperating with us to grow new crops, so manpower may be difficult to allocate. Improving the way we work is something we can study in depth, such as introducing some small agricultural machinery, which can improve efficiency and reduce everyone's workload." As he spoke, he gestured with his hands, trying to express his ideas more clearly.

Upon hearing this, the village chief's eyes lit up. "Introducing machinery is a good idea, but it requires funding. We need to check how much available capital we have in the account and whether we can afford it. Moreover, we need someone who knows how to operate and maintain the machinery." The village chief flicked his cigarette, his eyes revealing his concerns about funding and technical issues.

Just as they were discussing, a group of villagers walked towards the village committee, led by Uncle Zhang from the village. He looked furious and shouted as he walked, "Village chief, you have to give us an explanation! We worked so hard to grow these new crops, but we received so little money. This is so unfair!" His eyes burned with anger, and the veins on his forehead bulged, showing his inner rage. The villagers behind him echoed his sentiments, their faces also showing dissatisfaction.

Lin Yue stepped forward and said calmly, "Uncle Zhang, please don't worry. We're discussing this issue right now. We know everyone has worked very hard, and we understand that you have opinions about the distribution of benefits. We will definitely re-evaluate and give everyone a fair solution." Her eyes were full of understanding as she tried to soothe Uncle Zhang's emotions.

Uncle Zhang snorted and said, "You always say the same thing, but there's still no result. We can't go on like this. If this problem isn't solved, we're quitting!" His eyes revealed determination, and his arms were crossed over his chest, showing his tough attitude.

Other villagers joined in, shouting, "Yes, if you don't give us an explanation, we won't plant anymore!" In an instant, the atmosphere at the village committee entrance became extremely tense, and the villagers' emotions were like a volcano about to erupt.

Lin Yue took a deep breath and raised her voice, saying, "Folks, I understand how you feel. We admitted we didn't consider everything properly when expanding our business, but please believe us, we will resolve these issues as soon as possible. If everyone stops farming now, all our previous efforts will be wasted, and we will be the ones who suffer the most." Her eyes revealed sincerity and anxiety; she knew that at this moment, she had to calm the villagers down.

Chen Yu chimed in, "Yes, folks. We're all doing this for the good of the village. Let's share our thoughts and work together to find a solution. But if we give up now, all our efforts will be wasted." His eyes were earnest as he looked at each villager, hoping they would calm down.

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