Zhang Degen had already prepared the documents for applying to build a soap workshop in the county town and was about to submit them to the county government. He had to get this done no matter what.
"Dad, do you think the county leaders would agree to this?"
Zhang Hui was a little worried. Everyone in the village was too happy and had too high expectations. If his father didn't do a good job, he would really be blamed.
Moreover, it is not easy to approve a soap workshop.
"Don't worry, I'm 70% sure. Secretary Ying is a good secretary. He used to worry about the hard times for everyone in our village and even asked me to take the initiative to find ways to change the situation in the village. Now that there's such a good idea, Secretary Ying should agree."
Because of its special geographical location, Fanglin Village is directly under the jurisdiction of the county, which gives Zhang Degen more confidence.
After hearing what Zhang Degen said, Zhang Hui felt a little relieved, but he was still nervous. This was no small matter and he had to do it well. He couldn't mess it up, otherwise they would have no explanation when they returned.
Seeing his son like this, Zhang Degen patted his son's shoulder and said earnestly, "You just lack experience. You're so anxious and angry about such a small matter. This won't work. You need to be patient. Not everything can be done right the first time. At worst, we can just spend more time. We'll eventually get results."
Zhang Hui calmed down a bit after hearing what Zhang Degen said. He said with some shame, "Dad, I'm still too young. I have a lot to learn from you."
"Don't worry, take your time. I still have a few years to work, so I can always show you the way."
Zhang Degen also has selfish motives. Although he cannot take over the business for his son, he can at least provide more help to his son's future by sitting in this position. Otherwise, he would not fight so fiercely with Accountant Wu at this age. He just wants to pave a way for his son. As for how far his son can achieve, it depends on his luck.
When they arrived at the county government, they came at an inopportune time. Secretary Ying was out. They met their County Magistrate Liang, who turned out to be a good official who spoke for the people. He heard the purpose of Zhang Degen and the others' visit.
"Build a soap workshop?"
County Magistrate Liang was a little surprised. His first reaction was to think that Zhang Degen was a little whimsical. Could it be that because the village was too poor and he was crazy about wanting to live a good life, he had such unrealistic ideas?
The method of making soap is a secret within these factories and will never be revealed to anyone. Zhang Degen is also an experienced old comrade and would not be so unaware of this.
"Yes, leader, our village has been having a hard time. We've been lagging behind the county for several years. Secretary Ying also talked to me about this. I really couldn't think of a solution until recently. Comrade Li Miaomiao from our village used her ingenuity to figure out how to make soap and is willing to share the recipe."
County Magistrate Liang felt that listening to Zhang Degen speak was like listening to a storyteller, so mysterious.
"You said a woman named Li Miaomiao from your village figured out the soap formula? You're kidding, right? Soap formulas are complicated and a secret kept secret by every soap factory. It's a little unlikely that a woman from your village could figure it out, isn't it?"
County Magistrate Liang was being polite and didn't want to make his words too clear.
Zhang Degen also heard that County Magistrate Liang did not believe what he said at all and thought he was dreaming.
Now Zhang Degen had to admire Li Miaomiao. Perhaps Li Miaomiao had anticipated such a situation, so she sent a few bars of soap in advance. Otherwise, if the leader didn't believe him, he would really have no way to explain himself.
"County Magistrate Liang, this is the soap I saw Comrade Li Miaomiao make with her own eyes using the formula she figured out. After using it, I felt it was better than the ones made by the county supply and marketing cooperative. That's why I dared to come up with the idea of building a soap workshop. I also brought the soap here. County Magistrate Liang, you can try it."
Zhang Degen said this and handed the soap to County Magistrate Liang very respectfully.
County Magistrate Liang didn't expect that Zhang Degen was so well prepared. Not only did he have a plan, he also brought the finished samples. It wasn't like he thought that Zhang Degen was crazy because he was broke and wanted to do something reckless.
"Then let me try?"
Most of the cadres at that time were very practical. Just now, County Magistrate Liang only suspected that Zhang Degen was unrealistic and did not believe that the female comrade Zhang Degen mentioned could figure out the recipe for soap. But the soap has now been made, and its shape is obviously not bought from the supply and marketing cooperative. It is much larger than the soap from the supply and marketing cooperative. Although it is not good-looking, it proves the authenticity of the matter.
Zhang Degen saw County Chief Liang looking at the soap, and the shape was not very good. He remembered what Li Miaomiao said and said, "At that time, we just wanted to verify whether this recipe was feasible. We didn't pay attention to the shape when we made it. Comrade Li Miaomiao said that when the workshop starts production, we can make some molds and pour the soap liquid into the molds. That way it will look much better."
Zhang Degen had no intention of taking away the credit from Li Miaomiao. As long as he built the soap workshop, the credit would be there. Li Miaomiao still had to rely on technology, so he mentioned Li Miaomiao a few more times and endorsed her as a technician in the village soap workshop.
County Magistrate Liang nodded. This female comrade was not only smart but also very careful. She even thought about the appearance of the soap.
Indeed, the good-looking appearance of soap is also a selling point. If a small workshop wants to compete with soap factories in other counties for business, it must pay attention to details. Otherwise, why would the supply and marketing cooperative not want the goods of a large factory but those of a small rural workshop? It sounds less secure.
If the soap workshop in Fanglin Village is really built, I'm afraid he and Lao Ying will have to endorse their village.
However, Fanglin Village has indeed had its difficulties. The geographical environment is not as good as some other villages. The village has no special features and the villagers' lives are indeed hard. If there is an opportunity to improve it, they, as leaders, should do something for their fellow villagers.
With this in mind, County Magistrate Liang had already asked someone to fetch some water and put some soap on his hands.
In fact, this soap is not very nice in shape, but its texture is finer than the one from the supply and marketing cooperative, and it produces richer foam. After washing your hands, you can smell a pleasant floral scent.
I have to say that Zhang Degen is a very talented person. He not only remembers what Li Miaomiao told him, but can also use it.
"As for fragrance, Comrade Li Miaomiao also said that we can make several soaps with different scents according to customer needs, so that buyers have more room to choose."
"Comrade Li Miaomiao from your village is a capable man who thinks things through carefully. This soap is really good."
Zhang Degen looked at County Magistrate Liang's attitude, which was obviously supportive. With things having developed to this point, the soap workshop matter was almost settled, and he couldn't help but feel secretly happy.
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