Wang Xiaolan looked back and saw that it was the production team leader.
"Captain, you're dressed so neatly today. You look really impressive."
"Just got back from a meeting."
"Oh, I see."
"Doctor Wang, I just happened to want to see you about something."
"What's going on? Are there any new instructions from above?"
"Yes, the county organized us to visit Hekou Village."
"I've heard of this village. It's a benchmark for the entire county."
"You don't know until you see it. It's really shocking. In addition to receiving a year's worth of food, each villager will receive a dividend of 100 yuan at the end of the year."
"The captain's income is quite high."
"Yes, their main source of income is the several small factories run by the village."
"Captain, what kind of factories do they have?"
"They have kilns that burn all sorts of blue bricks, which they ship to the city and sell, all paid in cash. They also have food processing factories, and the sweet potato vermicelli they make is sold out as soon as it's shipped to the city."
"Captain, can we do business now?"
"Yes! This policy only applies to collectives. I've also been thinking about setting up a factory in our village, but I'm not sure what kind of factory would be good. You have more experience than us, so I'd like to hear your suggestions."
"Captain, I've thought about your idea too. I want to expand our health station and build an inpatient department similar to the commune health center. It would bring in quite a bit of income over the year. I can invest some money, but we'll split the profits 50-50. What do you think, Captain?"
"That's a good idea. Plus, you're a good doctor, so you'll have plenty of patients. I have no objection, but you'll need the approval of the brigade and the commune clinic."
"Captain, our village doesn't have any special features right now, only mountains. There are plenty of medicinal herbs on the mountains. Why don't we open a Chinese medicine processing factory?"
"Your idea is good, but unfortunately we don't have the technology or the prescription."
"I'll help you with the technical aspects. I have the prescription."
“Sales are also a problem.”
"Don't worry about that. I have clients. Besides, we have so many educated youth here. They are also very good salespeople."
"Yes, how could I forget about the educated youth?"
"The remaining issue is funding, which is difficult to resolve."
"Captain, after all these years, doesn't the village have any savings?"
"It's not much. But this is money for buying seeds and fertilizers next year. After these, there won't be much left."
"I'll let Zhao Lihan discuss the funding issue with you."
"Okay, let's make it a deal."
…
Wang Xiaolan said goodbye to Captain Xiao and returned home just in time for dinner.
The food was already on the table, waiting for Wang Xiaolan.
As soon as Zhao Lihan saw Wang Xiaolan, he hurried forward to help take off the bag on her shoulder.
He then brought out a chair and said, "Wife, please sit down!"
"No, I haven't washed my hands yet."
"Sit down, I'll get some water."
Zhaodi smiled when she saw this: "Brother, you are so good to your sister-in-law."
"Of course. Your sister-in-law is sick and going to work today. If I don't take care of her, who will?"
"You forgot, I'm here too!"
"You can't replace me."
Wang Xiaolan looked at the brother and sister, a smile appearing on her lips.
Just then, Lai Di came over with a basin of water.
Zhao Lihan quickly asked Lai Di, "Is it hot water?"
"No."
"Your sister-in-law can't take a cold shower today, go get a hot one!"
Lai Di followed Zhao Lihan's instructions, picked up the washbasin, and was about to turn around and leave.
Wang Xiaolan stopped Lai Di and said, "Don't listen to your brother, bring it over here!"
Zhao Lihan said seriously, "No."
He hurried forward, took the basin from his brother's hand, walked into a room inside, and came out with a basin of hot water in a short while.
Zhaodi saw this and said, "Brother, I find that you love my sister-in-law more and more."
"Of course, I love my own wife."
While washing her hands, Wang Xiaolan smiled and said, "Zhaodi, Laidi, when you find a partner in the future, look for someone like your brother. Only then will your family be happy."
When Zhaodi and Laidi heard what Wang Xiaolan said, they blushed and lowered their heads in embarrassment.
"Don't worry, I'm here to help you two."
The family sat down and ate happily.
Zhao Lihan sat down next to Wang Xiaolan and kept picking up food for her.
"Okay, eat it yourself!" Wang Xiaolan said, looking at the food in her bowl.
Zhaodi put a piece of meat into Wang Xiaolan's bowl and said, "Sister-in-law, eat more. You are a hero in our family."
Lai Di also put some food into Wang Xiaolan's bowl and said, "Sister-in-law, without you, we wouldn't be where we are today."
Wang Xiaolan watched them take turns picking food for her and said, "What's wrong with you today? You're all so polite."
Zhao Lihan yelled at the side: "You two little girls, have you forgotten your brother? Why don't you pick up some food for me?"
Wang Xiaolan jokingly said, "Hurry up and get some food for your brother. He's jealous."
"I don't."
The two sisters said in unison: "You are just jealous."
…
Just when Wang Xiaolan and her family were having a great time.
Captain Shi accompanied Xiaohua towards Zhao Sihai's home. Along the way, the villagers looked at them strangely.
The villagers' discussions came into their ears from time to time.
"At this age, he's more than capable of being her father."
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