Gu An'an didn't hide anything or kick anyone out; she quickly made several snacks that would later become popular for decades.

"Director Zhang, please try it."

Zhang Limin had already smelled the aroma, and without even picking up his chopsticks, he reached out and picked up a piece, stuffing it into his mouth.

"It's a little hot when it comes out of the pan, but it will be even crispier after it cools down."

The Party Secretary and the Village Chief couldn't wait to take a few and eat them; they were indeed very fragrant.

"This stuff is absolutely perfect for having with drinks."

“Old Zhang, if your factory produces this, I’ll buy some every now and then. It’s more marketable than those pastries we used to have.”

With the aroma of beans and oil, plus the fragrance of eggs and flour, it has a rich flavor and is cheaper than meat, so it's sure to sell well.

"Xiao Gu, let's talk about how much this recipe costs?"

This information could be easily found online in later generations, and Gu An'an wasn't planning on ripping anyone off, so she casually said, "Director Zhang, just give me whatever you think is appropriate. It's just about our affiliation this time..."

The other party came here for the affiliation matter, so Zhang Limin certainly wouldn't make things difficult for them. "No problem, you can bring your products and come with us. However, the number of people at the trade fair is limited, and we can only accommodate three people."

He originally only planned to give two, but then thought about it and gave one more.

"Thank you, Director Zhang. Tomato sauce and blueberry jam need preservatives to extend their shelf life for export, but we can try dried blueberries, blueberry wine, canned fruit, and 'strange flavor' beans first. Maybe we'll find a new way to make a living."

Zhang Limin nodded vigorously; he was the kind of person who wasn't afraid to try new things.

"Okay, I just heard you say that there are blueberries in Xiaowang Village. Could you please help me buy some?"

Gu An'an nodded readily. If the blueberry industry chain succeeded, they could set up a blueberry plantation and make a fortune.

"No problem, I'll bring people up the mountain to pick them tomorrow and deliver them to Director Zhang the day after tomorrow."

Factory Director Zhang was really reluctant to let the man go. He had a feeling that if the factory could recruit such a strategist, it would definitely change the current situation.

"Gu Zhiqing, would you like to work at the food factory?"

These words made the village chief and secretary nervous. Neither of them wanted to let Gu An'an leave. They knew very well how much value Gu An'an could bring to the village and the commune.

If this person gets taken away by the food factory, then what chance do they have?

"Thank you for your kind offer, Director Zhang, but I still prefer to stay in Xiaowang Village. However, if the food factory ever needs my help, please let me know, and I will definitely help if I can."

Hearing her refusal, Zhang Limin didn't press the matter further; it's a good thing for young people to have their own ideas.

"Okay, then I'll see you off."

As soon as Gu An'an and the others left, Zhang Limin gathered the key personnel of the factory, let them taste what Gu An'an had made, and then recounted what Gu An'an had said to everyone, emphasizing the importance of brainstorming.

"Factory manager, I think this product can be manufactured, but I don't know if the manufacturing process is difficult?"

Factory Director Zhang shook his head, "The formula is already in my hands. I just finished cleaning up Workshop 3 these past few days, and I'll make a batch to send to the supply and marketing cooperative to test it out."

He also mentioned Gu An'an's other suggestions, and selected the ones that were easiest to implement at the moment, such as canned fruit, dried blueberries, and blueberry wine.

The meeting lasted all afternoon. After finalizing all the details, everyone returned to their posts to begin preparations, looking much more energetic than when Gu An'an first arrived.

It was already evening when they returned to Xiaowang Village. The village chief immediately called a meeting with the village officials, Chen Jianguo, Wang Wende, and Wang Xiaojuan.

With only three spots available, we'll inevitably have to bring one less person this time. But we need to discuss who will go and who won't, otherwise it could easily lead to conflict.

After all, they were going out with Gu An'an to broaden their horizons. In fact, they all wanted to go, but they were all modest and yielded to each other.

"Uncle, let Xiaojuan and Jianguo go. I'll stay home for now and go another time if I have the chance."

"Dad, Uncle Cai, let the two boys go instead. Boys are stronger, and they can help An'an over there."

Finally, Chen Jianguo stepped forward and said, "Uncle, why don't we let Wende and Xiaojuan go? I want to go back to my hometown and see if I can sell anything."

He had this idea when he was in Haishi, and he even wanted to mention it to Gu An'an to see if the next stop was his hometown. Now that there were only three spots available at the trade fair, he thought he might as well go home and take a look.

"Chen Zhiqing, is that really what you think?"

Chen Jianguo nodded, "I had some ideas for going out with An'an this time. I want to give it a try, but I don't know if it will work out. If it doesn't work out, I'll just consider it as me taking leave to go home and visit my family. I just don't know what you guys think, Uncle Village Chief?"

The village chief turned his gaze to Gu An'an, his meaning clear: he wanted to hear Gu An'an's opinion.

“Brother Chen has made great progress on our trip to Haishi. I think it’s not impossible for him to give it a try, but it would be best to bring someone with you, so that you can take care of each other if anything happens.”

Since Gu An'an agreed, the village chief and the village party secretary had no objections. "Alright, let Dashan go with Chen Zhiqing. They can look after each other and we'll feel more at ease. If this time is successful, we can take more of our village's children out to see the world next time. That would be a good thing."

The matter was settled, and Gu An'an returned to her leisurely life. Early in the morning, she went to the blueberry field with a few people from the educated youth institute.

Like them were the villagers. There were more blueberry bushes like the one Gu An'an found near Xiao Wang Village. Some people who heard that they could exchange blueberries for money quickly brought their families up the mountain.

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