"What? Not going to divide it up? That won't do. We rural people have been looking forward to having our own land. We've finally got it, so how can we not divide it up?"
"Yeah, Bao'er, we don't know much about this, but we know you never say useless things. Why don't you tell us in detail?"
Fu Baoer took a sip of water to moisten her throat and spoke patiently, "As you've all seen before, thanks to the winery, we've created so much benefit for Qingshan Village. The steel mill in neighboring Hexi Village is nearly bankrupt. They've barely made ends meet these past few years. And here we are. Every household gets a dividend from the winery at the end of each year, in addition to the benefits of farming and grain distribution. If I remember correctly, there are no impoverished households in our village anymore."
Including Fu Tianming and Fu Tianyun's family, although they cannot benefit from the winery, no one forbids them from doing other things. As long as they are honest, hardworking and diligent, they can live a good life just by farming. So even if they are not as rich as others, they are far from meeting the standard of poverty.
Qingshan Village is one of the first villages in the province and even in the country to escape poverty and become rich.
"That's right, we all remember the kindness you and the captain and secretary had shown us, but this place..."
If the land is not divided, we will not feel secure.
Fu Baoer smiled faintly. "I didn't say no at all. I suggest that we divide up a portion of the land among each household and give it to you all to use individually. Then we can take out the centralized land and contract it out. Just pay enough for the grain by the end of the year. The rest, we can use to open a factory, expand the winery, and build a beverage factory. In the future, I also want to bring you in to process agricultural products. People in the capital really like the sauces we make."
"Oh, Baoer means that we should build a factory and make a lot of money. After all, we can't make much money by farming." Chen Zhifang understood that Fu Baoer didn't want everyone to be old farmers who farmed all their lives.
Wang Youtian thought about it and felt it was feasible. Even if sales increased in the future, relying solely on the current scale of the winery would not be enough. "I think it's feasible. Think about it, everyone. Just look at those few acres of land. How much can you earn in a year? Who still relies on farming to make money these days?"
Li Ying and Zhao Li, huddled at the back of the crowd, exchanged a glance. They were just talking about farming and saving money! It brought tears to their eyes.
"According to Baoer, we won't be farming anymore and can just work in the factory?" After all, the land has to be contracted out.
"It's better not to farm. I've had enough of it. It would be nice to work in a factory."
"But I don't know how to do that. I'm too old to do winemaking or anything like that. It's too difficult."
Fu Baoer looked at everyone approvingly. The acceptance rate is very high!
"We'll still distribute dividends according to the shareholding system. Not only will everyone receive a salary, but they'll also receive a share of the year-end profits. As veterans of our winery, you'll benefit the most," Fu Baoer said, motioning for everyone to be quiet. "In the future, as the factory grows, we'll hire more people. Those with outstanding abilities might even become factory leaders!"
Chen Zhifang echoed, "Everyone, take a long-term view. We said from the beginning that we would leave no one behind and ensure everyone has a good life. If you can't make wine, do something else. There's so much work in a factory, how can you not be able to do anything?"
"Besides, the land is still there, and we won't interfere with anyone's ideas. If you want to farm, come to me, and I'll give you what you deserve according to the regulations," Wang Youtian said seriously, "but you won't get any other benefits."
The villagers thought about it, and soon someone agreed to this plan. After all, it was a real fact that everyone had become rich in recent years, and following the village was definitely the right thing to do!
In the end, except for a few households, they felt that the risk was too great. With so many factories, what would happen if they went bankrupt? In the past, no one dared to do business privately, so it seemed that our wine sold well. If it was really like what was said in the news, everyone could become a boss, then the competition would definitely be fierce!
Instead of taking this risk, it is better to take back the land that belongs to you. You can decide how much you can earn in the future.
Fu Baoer never forces others to join and recognizes everyone's choice. Naturally, these people will not get a share of the future profit distribution.
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It took Fu Baoer, Chen Zhifang and Wang Youtian three days to work out a charter, which clearly listed the division of land for each household, the subscribed shares, and each person's contribution.
Fu Baoer spoke with Gu Weiliang, the director of Qicheng Winery, on the phone. He was not surprised at all that Qingshan Winery wanted to restructure.
Because Qicheng Winery will reach this point sooner or later.
"When your Qingshan Winery was listed, you insisted on giving yourself a name. I guessed that you would definitely want to break away from me in the future," Gu Weiliang sighed, "I just didn't expect it to be so soon."
"But Baoer, let's be frank. The formula of the medicinal wine was already ours, and you can't produce it anymore." Gu Weiliang said seriously.
Of course, Fu Bao'er wouldn't do something so unethical and dishonest. Before coming here, she and Shen Xiuqi had discussed this. Currently, China doesn't have clear legal protection for things like formulas and trademarks, but with the rise of the market economy, this will inevitably be put on the agenda. "Uncle Gu, don't worry. Now that we've given you the formula, we won't be making this medicinal wine anymore."
Gu Weiliang was silent for a while on the other end of the phone: "Girl, do you have any other formulas?"
Fu Baoer's idea was seen through, but he didn't try to argue: "Yes, and it will be one of the main products in the future, but it doesn't conflict with the one I gave you before. This one is mainly for strengthening the body."
Gu Weiliang was relieved. They were making a lot of money from the nourishing ginseng wine given by Fu Baoer, and the market must not be impacted.
All subsequent matters can be handed over to Chen Zhifang and Wang Youtian. They have also summed up many lessons and trained many capable assistants in their many years of experience in running factories. Although Fu Baoer is the largest shareholder and decision-maker of the factory, he is still a student after all and cannot be involved in everything.
When they were leaving with Fu Manshan, the villagers came to see them off spontaneously. The father and son, who originally only had two bags, had no choice but to pick up the local specialties prepared by the villagers. They couldn't refuse everyone's kindness.
Even Heiwa had two baskets hanging around his neck.
"How can Heiwa get on the train? If someone sees us, it will be troublesome. How about letting him stay? We can't just leave him alone to eat and drink." Some people were worried about whether Heiwa should stay or go.
Fu Baoer patted the dog's head and said, "It's okay. I found an acquaintance and asked him to take Heiwa with me when they deliver goods to the capital."
Everyone was relieved. Only Fubaoer and his father and Heiwa knew the truth. After saying goodbye to everyone one by one, Fubaoer took his grandfather and Gouzi and set out for the capital again.
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