In fact, she was overthinking it. The one who had a conflict with her before was Yuan Yu. What's more, Xie Zhenghe had already told Su Li about her performance yesterday, so Su Li was willing to let her try to see if she could do it.

In Su Li's memory, it seemed that Yuan Yu was indirectly criticizing Widow Liu. She disliked Widow Liu because Pan Zhaodi told her that some people said that they were the same, except that one was a living widow and the other was a dead widow.

He just jumped out to curse people, even calling Widow Liu shameless when she did nothing. He said that there were a lot of gossips about the widow, and she might have been dirty for a long time. Who knows who she was hooking up with behind her back? It seemed that if he cursed Widow Liu a few more times, she would be superior to others. Some of his words were so harsh that they were unbearable to hear.

Widow Liu was not a pushover either, and the two of them almost got into a fight. Widow Liu was most afraid that people would accuse her of having an affair.

She was afraid that her mother-in-law and children would hear these words. Her mother-in-law would really think that she was unclean and her children would hate her. She worked hard and cleaned herself just so that her children could live a good life one day.

How could she bear it when Su Li made a big fuss in front of her? It was Pan Zhaodi who broke up the fight and comforted her. Only then did she become friends with Pan Zhaodi.

When Widow Liu came, she had made up her mind that if Su Li said anything unpleasant, she would just endure it. Working in the kitchen was better than working in the fields. Not only would the work points be high, but if she did a good job in the future, maybe she could even buy some cheap brown sugar and take it home to nourish her children.

Su Li didn't know what Widow Liu was thinking, but Su Li was very fond of her. If Widow Liu did a good job, she didn't mind helping her.

They didn't have any conflicts. If there was any, it was just that Widow Liu said a few sarcastic words when she first came here. She knew that it was not directed at her.

She could also understand how difficult it was for a rural woman in the 1970s to raise several children alone. Not only did she suffer from lack of food and drink, but she also had to endure rumors and stares from those around her, as well as harassment from people with ulterior motives, abandonment from her own family, and bullying from her husband's family.

Not to mention this era, isn’t it difficult even in modern times?

After Xie Zhenghe led the leaders and production team leaders into the cafeteria, he was shocked by the scene before him. Of course, it is also possible that he was frightened.

All the people working in the cafeteria wore blue coats, blue hats, blue masks and gloves.

Wu Yaotang, the village chief of the Yima production team, raised his hand and pointed at the people inside. He said to Xie Zhenghe with trembling lips: "This... this is to boil... boil brown sugar. How could they... they be willing to dress like this?"

The others were also looking at Xie Zhenghe. They all knew that sex was taboo in the countryside, not to mention that it was covered up so tightly.

Xie Zhenghe explained: "It's like this. We make imported products, so the villagers who can work here have washed their hair, taken a shower, and have their nails trimmed. There are special people responsible for inspection. They wear brown work clothes because any unclean things or dirt can be discovered at the first time. Our brown sugar is absolutely clean and hygienic."

When everyone heard this, they thought, isn't that the case? If you don't have a hat and don't wash your hair, and you're happy to buy brown sugar, but you drink a strand of hair out of it, just thinking about that scene makes you terrified, who would dare to drink it in the future?

Daniu and Xie Wangcai became alert immediately when they saw Xie Zhenghe and the leaders coming towards them, and they stepped very fast. They were so annoyed by the sight of brown sugar these past two days that they said it was not a rare thing, but they were actually very proud of it in their hearts.

The county leader looked at the two people pedaling and looking at the two strange-looking juicers, "What is this?"

"Oh! These two are juicers, assembled based on the water wheel, with the rotating shaft and so on. Oh! Our technician who contributed the secret recipe asked someone to make them." Li Waishan said.

"Zhengchuan's wife, come here, this way."

When Su Li heard Li Waishan calling her, she ran over.

The county leaders and production team leaders were a little surprised to see a beautiful young wife from afar, especially Xiao Ye, the secretary who came with the county leaders.

He was transferred here from Shangjing. Since he came here, he rarely saw any beautiful people. When he saw one now, he felt that this woman must have a purpose in doing all this, so he looked at Su Li with contempt.

The leader looked at Su Li and nodded, "You are young and promising!"

Su Li smiled and said, "I don't deserve it. I don't deserve it."

Li Waishan was anxiously waiting for people to praise their brown sugar, and directed several maids to bring a bowl of brown sugar water to each person, "Try it, try it, how is the brown sugar from Shanghe Village? There is enough brown sugar in it, don't waste it."

Everyone laughed.

Li Waishan didn't care. He straightened his back with great difficulty. He had already discussed with Xie Zhenghe that after the sugarcane in the field was harvested, he would let Tian Laoshi take the people to plow the land and plant a new crop, so as to ensure an uninterrupted supply of sugarcane to the brown sugar factory.

After drinking the brown sugar water, everyone looked reluctant to have more. The brown sugar water was sweet and mellow, and tasted great. Li Waishan looked at them smacking their lips, and the little man in his heart jumped for joy.

After they finished drinking, Su Li took them to the kitchen and explained around the four pots. She demonstrated the process of pushing the sugar to them again, and even asked the county leaders to push it twice.

Aunt Lanzhi and Mother Xie, who were watching nearby, were very anxious, fearing that the leaders would be clumsy and ruin the syrup.

The leader looked so anxious that he put down the scraper in his hand with a embarrassed look.

The captains of several production teams now understood why Li Waishan was not afraid of them visiting the brown sugar factory. Not only was the method of making brown sugar complicated, but if you didn't pay attention to many details it would easily ruin the syrup, wasting manpower, material and financial resources, and it might all be a waste of time.

After reading it, the county leaders understood what was going on. They also agreed with Li Waishan's previous suggestion to praise Su Li.

"Su Zhizhi, this is a great achievement for Shanghe Village. I wonder if you have any requests. Your village chief has applied for a commendation for you. If you have any requests, you can raise them and we will consider them."

Su Li thought for a while and said, "I don't have any requirements. But if the leaders can consider our production team when selecting advanced honors next time, our village chief is a good leader. He has worked hard for our village and especially wants an advanced banner to fall on our village. Of course, we want to get it based on our strength. We can't ignore our efforts just because our village is poor, right?"

Li Waishan's eyes turned red after hearing this. He felt that his efforts could be seen by others. Look at how good Zhengchuan's wife is at talking, but why are the words she says so touching?

The people working nearby also felt a lump in their throats. Their village chief was indeed a good one.

The leaders sighed when they saw Li Waishan's expression, thinking that Li had indeed been wronged over the years. Shanghe Village only had a good grain harvest, but the sideline businesses of other production teams were doing very well. Although the villagers were not very wealthy, at least they could eat enough.

Xiao Ye felt that this woman was trying to win people's hearts, and before the leader could speak, he took the lead and said, "So what is the purpose of Su Zhizhi doing this?"

Everyone was feeling sad, and when they suddenly heard such inhumane words, they all glared at him, especially the people from Shanghe Village, whose eyes were almost blazing with anger.

Su Li also looked at him seriously, but Xiao Ye did not back down. He felt that he had seen the truth. Look at how these people were bought off by a little favor. This effort should clearly be the responsibility of the village chief, but now it seems that everyone, including the village chief, thinks it is this woman's effort.

"Mr. Xi, I don't know where you are from. Have you seen the houses in Shanghe Village? Have you noticed the clothes and faces of our villagers? Our village is poor. Every household only eats two meals a day, and they are all soups so thin that you can see your reflection in them. I don't have any purpose. If I have to say a purpose, I do have one, which is to make sure that the people in our village have enough food to eat. If it's better, we can eat meat from time to time. At least having enough food and clothes is not a dream. So, Xi, are you satisfied?"

Xiao Ye's face turned red after hearing what Su Li said, but she was still a little unconvinced.