Han Yixian had always been thinking about starting a side business in Beili Village. When Gao Shuwen came to visit in winter, Han Yixian brought up the idea of starting a side business in the village.
Upon hearing Han Yixian's suggestion, Gao Shuwen said, "I once thought about raising livestock in the village, but the policies are always uncertain and change frequently, and we are afraid that it will cause losses to everyone."
Han Yixian said, "If we want to engage in aquaculture, we have to do it in the name of the village collective and also report it to the township. Even if something happens in the future, we will act in accordance with the policy."
You can explain to the township that whether we're raising livestock or planting crops, it's all to support the national strategy. This isn't just a personal act; it's something that benefits the country, the township, and the village.
I see that there are quite a few young people in our village who are of marriageable age, but how can they get married if they can't even get enough to eat and don't have money for a bride price?
"If you don't have money, you can only settle for a girl to marry, or you might not even be able to find a wife at all. This affects the next generation of our Beili Village. Don't you think that makes sense?"
He Yuhan, standing nearby, said, "There is scientific evidence to support the influence of both parents on their offspring. Children inherit genes from their parents, meaning they resemble their parents."
You see, if the parents are good-looking, their children will generally be good-looking too. If the parents are intelligent, their children will inherit their intelligence.
Especially since the mother is the vessel that nurtures the child, she has the greatest influence on the child.
Gao Shuwen didn't know what genes were, only that parents' appearance and intelligence were mostly passed on to their children. So if the young men in the village married women who were both beautiful and smart, then their children would surely be good too.
Han Yixian then said, "If the villagers in our village become wealthy, they will not only be able to eat their fill, but also ensure that their children grow up healthy and receive a good education. This is the most effective way to change the fate of the next generation."
If Guoping and Guoxin hadn't gone to school and didn't have a basic education, they wouldn't have had the opportunity to work as laborers in the first place. I think you should have a deep understanding of this.
The young men in our village now have more choices when it comes to finding wives. The girls are even more willing, some even vying, to marry into our village. These are the most obvious benefits.”
Gao Shuwen's mind started racing after Han Yixian's words. Who wouldn't want to have enough to eat and provide a good life for their wife and children?
With money, wives and children can wear new clothes, and children can go to school. If someone in the family gets sick, they can go to the hospital instead of having to suffer alone or even wait to die at home because they don't have money.
Money can solve many problems.
Gao Shuwen asked, "Yixian, you and Yuhan are very knowledgeable. Could you help us decide what sideline businesses are good for our village right now, and how we should develop them?"
Han Yixian said, "Since private individuals are not allowed to raise more poultry and livestock, then we will raise them in the name of the collective. Moreover, we should try to keep a low profile and not make a big fuss about it. The money will be distributed to everyone."
Let's see how things go next year. If it's feasible, we'll plant some fruit trees in the mountains first, and then raise livestock in the orchard. We'll start with some hens and sell their eggs later. The fruit trees will also generate income.
Let's take it one step at a time and diversify gradually. As for sales channels, I can find you outlets, guaranteeing a higher price than selling to a purchasing station.
Gao Shuwen said happily, "With your help, we definitely won't have to worry about sales. I'll discuss it with the other village officials later. I think they'll support us if I explain the pros and cons to them."
He Yuhan said, "I'll help you get some fruit tree seedlings."
With the promise from Han Yixian and his wife, Gao Shuwen felt very reassured.
Time flies, and spring has arrived in the blink of an eye after the Spring Festival. The temperature has also risen significantly. Spring plowing will begin soon.
Gao Shuwen had already discussed it with the village officials, and they all agreed to plant fruit trees on some hillsides that were not farmland.
After the Spring Festival, He Yuhan found an opportunity to bring back the fruit tree seedlings for Beili Village, and the village's labor force worked together to plant them quickly.
This is just a trial run. After all, planting fruit trees is different from raising poultry and livestock. It's much easier to manage than raising livestock, and the authorities won't pay too much attention. Besides, fruit trees won't yield a harvest immediately after planting, so they won't be too conspicuous.
As for raising chickens, it hasn't started yet. With the situation becoming increasingly tense after the New Year, Han Yixian felt it was best to proceed cautiously and wait and see.
With the start of spring plowing, everyone is busy. The year's plan begins in spring, and although the south can grow one or two more crops than the north, spring plowing is the most important season.
Han Yixian naturally had to work in the fields with them, and He Yuhan taught the children and worked part-time as a village doctor. The couple gradually integrated into the life of Beili Village, and the villagers gradually regarded them as members of the village.
After teaching a class, He Yuhan returned to her office. Currently, there are only two teachers at the school, she and Fan Yuling, so they share an office. Their desks are even next to each other.
Fan Yuling watched as He Yuhan returned to the office with a stack of homework books, glared at He Yuhan, then snorted and left the office without paying any attention to her.
Although class hadn't started yet, she went to the classroom first, which meant that she didn't want to be in the same room as He Yuhan.
He Yuhan shook her head helplessly as she watched Fan Yuling's retreating figure. Fan Yuling had feelings for Han Yixian, but Han Yixian had embarrassed her several times and even lectured her in public. Now she dared not approach Han Yixian anymore.
Fan Yuling was also afraid of being ridiculed and gossiped about for breaking up other people's families.
Her current lifestyle is a serious issue. If someone reports her, it's hard to say whether she can keep her position as a village primary school teacher. Then she'll have to do farm work with everyone else, and she can't stand that kind of hardship. If that happens, she'll truly lose everything.
Now Fan Yuling hates both Han Yixian and He Yuhan, the couple.
However, Fan Yuling only dared to do some small things behind the scenes to cause minor trouble for He Yuhan.
Just then, He Yuhan discovered that her water bottle was empty. It had been full, and she had planned to drink it after class, but now it was gone. This left He Yuhan, whose throat was dry after teaching, wanting a drink but finding none.
It's obvious that someone poured it on her; the only person who could have done it was Fan Yuling.
Fortunately, He Yuhan had her own space to rely on, so she could drink water whenever she wanted. She used her desk to cover herself while pouring some water into her cup and drinking it to moisten her throat.
He Yuhan also found Fan Yuling annoying, as she would cause trouble for her from time to time.
She heard from Uncle Gao that a new batch of educated youth would be arriving soon, and she would find a way to get Fan Yuling out of the school.
Anyway, Fan Yuling's teaching level is not very good, you could even say it's very poor, and she's afraid of delaying the children's progress.
With the arrival of a new batch of educated youth, the village's primary school teachers will have more options. Uncle Gao can then choose a better teacher.
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