After Zhang Degen said this, Zhang Hui also became worried. Not to mention others, even he himself would definitely be nervous when meeting the leader. After all, Sister Miaomiao was just a woman.
"What should I do? How about you help Sister Miaomiao when the time comes? Let her not be afraid."
Zhang Hui said this, but he felt that this was too difficult and he couldn't do it.
Seeing his son's cowardly look, Zhang Degen couldn't help but feel a little disgusted. "Alright, we're all just guessing here. Maybe Guoan's wife isn't afraid at all. I don't think she'd be stage-frightened. She's the bravest person in the village."
Zhang Degen thought that instead of guessing here, they should go back and tell Li Miaomiao the good news and ask her what she thought.
"Oh, right, go weigh some meat. We should have a few drinks to celebrate this good news, and call Guoan's wife over as well."
Zhang Degen didn't plan to tell the villagers everything about this matter, but he still had to tell Li Miaomiao.
Zhang Degen also wanted Li Miaomiao to give him some advice. Now that he thinks about it, Li Miaomiao is the only one in the village who has some ideas about these major issues.
"Hey, I'll go right away!"
When Zhang Hui learned the result, he excitedly went to weigh the meat. The father and son rode their bikes back to the village at an unprecedented speed.
Wang Chunhua was also waiting at home. She had no interest in working in the fields this afternoon and just wanted to know the result of Zhang Degen and his son's visit to the county government.
Not to mention Wang Chunhua, even the people in the village were looking forward to it. This was a major event that determined whether they could ride a tractor when going to the city in the future. If it succeeded, the people in Zhaojia Village would never be able to be so proud in front of them again.
"What's going on?"
Everyone saw Zhang Degen and his son coming back from afar and quickly surrounded them.
It was Accountant Wu. Although he was upset because of recent events, he was still concerned about this matter. He didn't gather around like everyone else, but he was listening attentively.
Zhang Degen tried his best to keep a straight face so that no one could see his happiness.
"I submitted the report, and County Magistrate Liang said he would consider it, but he would have to come over to inspect our village and see the specific conditions. He would also have to meet Comrade Li Miaomiao to understand the soap manufacturing process. Is it feasible?"
"Why is it so complicated?"
Everyone thought that Zhang Degen's return would lead to a result.
"Do you think this is just a trivial matter? Building a workshop is not that easy. It has to go through layers of approval. The higher-ups have to confirm that our village really has the conditions before they can decide whether to approve it."
"What the village chief/team leader said makes sense. So, what should we do? Everyone must cooperate and satisfy the higher-ups."
In fact, everyone is very satisfied with this result. At least it is not a negative answer. The county leaders are considering whether they can build a soap workshop as long as they do a good job.
"Yes, let's all cooperate and make sure the leaders see the best side of our village."
Fanglin Village has the hope of becoming rich. Everyone's face is full of energy and hope, and they are eager to do something for this matter.
"Don't worry, what we need to do now is to work hard. Don't let the leaders see us neglecting our farm work because of the soap workshop. That would definitely make things worse."
"Okay, we all understand. We'll definitely work harder. Anything else?"
"Other things, just make sure everyone cleans up around their houses, so the leaders can see that although our village is poor, we still have a good spirit. If there are any other things, I'll discuss them with everyone. Right now, the main one is Comrade Li Miaomiao. The leader specifically asked to meet with her individually to learn more about soap technology."
After the village chief said this, everyone looked at each other and didn't see Li Miaomiao in the crowd.
"What the village chief said makes sense. The key to this matter is Guoan's wife. The success or failure depends on her. Only if she can really make the soap well can the leaders decide whether to agree to build a soap workshop in our village."
"I didn't expect Li Miaomiao to be so capable. I underestimated her before. This time, whether our village can live a good life depends on her."
"That's right. It's rare for a woman to be able to support the family and bring such good things to the village by herself. From now on, everyone in the village will look up to her."
"Captain, I have a suggestion. Since Comrade Li Miaomiao plays such an important role, why not let her stay home for a few days and focus on practicing her soap-making skills. That way, she'll be more confident in front of the leadership."
"Of course, Comrade Li Miaomiao is contributing to the village. Although she hasn't been working these days, she is contributing to the village. Her contribution is greater than if she were working, so she will still be given full work points. Does anyone have any objections to this?" Accountant Wu, who had only secretly listened in, came over and heard everyone talking at once, and said
Zhang Degen didn't expect that Accountant Wu would come up to him at this time and say such words. Thinking of what County Magistrate Liang said, he became even more wary of Accountant Wu.
How can an ordinary person please someone for the sake of profit when they are their enemy just one moment?
"Accountant Wu's suggestion is very good. I think so too. His tone tells Comrade Li Miaomiao not to waste her precious time working in the fields. It would be better for her to make better use of her talents. As a future technician of our village, she should improve her skills, especially since the leaders are coming back for inspection this time. They all look to Comrade Li Miaomiao, and the rest of us can't help much."
"What the village chief and Accountant Wu said is true for everyone, and everyone agrees. Let's do it this way. If this thing really succeeds, let's not only get full work points, but we'll even be willing to pay for it ourselves."
Looking at everyone's excited expressions and their rare generosity, Zhang Degen knew how much everyone was looking forward to better days, and he felt a bit of pressure in his heart.
In fact, when he was in the county, County Magistrate Liang asked a question about sales. He gave a vague answer and actually had no idea. Before, he only considered that as long as he could make soap, he could sell it. Now he thinks that selling it is also a big problem.
Even though Zhang Degen is an old fox in the village, he is still at a loss when encountering these things.
Thinking of this, Zhang Degen immediately called his son: "Zhang Hui, go and invite Comrade Li Miaomiao over and tell her that I have something to discuss with her."
At this time, Zhang Degen had no time to argue with Accountant Wu, his mind was full of things about the soap workshop.
Li Miaomiao was preparing dinner at home after work when she saw Zhang Hui coming over excitedly.
"Sister-in-law Miaomiao, don't cook dinner. Take Xiaofan to my house for dinner. My dad just came back from weighing the meat and asked me to invite you over for dinner. I also have something to discuss with you."
Li Miaomiao nodded when she heard this, but she didn't ask how things went for the father and son in the county town. Seeing Zhang Hui invite her to dinner, she could actually guess the result.
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