After returning home, Mo Yuan told Mo Youshan about it. Although the whole family didn't quite understand what Mo Yuan was planning to do, they were still quite supportive. After all, in everyone's eyes, no matter what, Mo Yuan was doing something worthwhile.
The breakfast stall he started has now become a major source of income for his family. Mo Gang and his wife run the business successfully, and it's thriving, now considered their primary source of income.
Every evening, what Mo Youshan and the others looked forward to most was waiting for Mo Gang and the others to return. When they came home with a wooden box full of money, everyone would eagerly pour out the money and then happily count it together.
Although the money would eventually be handed over to Chen Qiaoyun for safekeeping, the joy of counting the money made everyone feel incredibly satisfied.
In the past, everyone lived in poverty and had a strong desire for money. Now, however, the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction from earning money through their own efforts is intoxicating.
Therefore, everyone knew that Mo Yuan was quick-witted and always came up with good ideas for making money. So, when they saw that he was determined to lease land and build a factory, everyone expressed their full support. Otherwise, Mo Youshan wouldn't have gone out early in the morning to help him find workers.
With everything settled, the next step was to choose a suitable date to start construction. This seems simple, but it actually requires considering many factors. First, the weather must be taken into account. Bad weather could affect the construction schedule. Second, local customs and traditions must be considered. Some places consider certain dates auspicious for starting construction, while others do not. Furthermore, the urgency of the project and the financial situation must also be taken into account. After some discussion, a good date for starting construction was finally chosen.
Actually, the previous comments didn't really affect Mo Yuan; he just wanted to get the factory set up as soon as possible. It was June or July, the construction industry's favorite time of year. Although it was a bit hot, the days were long, perfect for work.
Moreover, even if it rains at this time, it's not as continuous as the plum rain season in the south. The weather in the north is as straightforward as a person's personality; it comes and goes quickly. Even if it rains, it won't affect work the next day.
As for funding, Mo Yuan didn't need to worry, as he had already saved a considerable amount of money during this time. The funds he had originally planned to use to purchase old equipment from the coal mine hadn't been spent, so he had some spare cash. Furthermore, the building he was constructing wasn't a fancy house, but simply a basic factory shed to protect the equipment from wind and rain. The required materials were minimal, so the cost wouldn't be too high.
After carefully consulting the almanac, Mo Youshan finally chose a suitable day—the day after tomorrow. This day is auspicious for breaking ground! So, it's settled. Now we can start preparing the other materials.
The whole family was overjoyed, their faces beaming with happiness, as if they had confirmed something momentous.
However, Mo Yuan knew nothing about construction, so he humbly asked his father, Mo Youshan, "Dad, what do you think we need to prepare? For example, how much stone and bricks should we buy?"
Mo Youshan pondered for a moment, then replied, "Don't worry about stones and timber; there are plenty of resources on the back mountain that we can use freely. But we still need to buy some bricks. As for what kind of factory we're building, I don't know much about that. If it's for building houses, we can roughly calculate the number of bricks needed based on the number of rooms. How about this, let's order two truckloads of bricks to try it out first. It's a real pity that our village no longer makes brick kilns; otherwise, we could use bricks produced in our village."
Mo Yuan nodded, indicating that he understood.
Mo Yuan also had some ideas about building the factory. He planned to go back and draw a sketch first, so that his father and the workers who came with him could see it clearly and know how to do the work!
After listening to his father's words, Mo Yuan carefully calculated the costs and found that they were not high. This was precisely the unique advantage of Xiaomozhuang Village. Although land resources were limited, with far less arable land than villages in the plains, the stones and timber on the back mountain were inexhaustible and valuable resources, undoubtedly a huge fortune.
As for the brick kiln, Mo Yuan knew about it; it used to be one of the village's important industries, and he had a deep impression of it.
Just as his father brought up the topic, Mo Yuan had a sudden thought and couldn't help but ask a question: "Could the brick kiln in our village be reopened? That way, we won't have to buy bricks from other people anymore. After all, buying bricks isn't easy these days!"
Furthermore, Mo Yuan had other plans in mind. As living standards gradually improve, more people will need to build houses in the future, and Xiaomozhuang possesses unique geographical advantages. If brick kiln production could be restored, providing a one-stop service for building materials, it would have a significant competitive advantage. At least for now, there are no similar supply channels around the county seat. If this can be planned in advance, it will undoubtedly be a vast market in the future.
In fact, Mo Yuan had had this idea for a long time, but he had never had the chance to bring it up. There used to be several brick kilns and lime kilns in the village, but for some reason, they were eventually abandoned and left idle. During Lin Xue's kidnapping, the kidnappers designated one of these abandoned brick kilns as the rendezvous point.
Although these brick kilns were abandoned, their main structures still existed, and with a little repair, they could be put into production immediately. Therefore, Mo Yuan decided to find a suitable time to discuss this matter with Mo Youxian to see if it was possible to revive the brick kilns.
Father's words confirmed this: "Then you should go and discuss it with your third uncle. Those kilns belong to the village. They were quite prosperous for a while after the founding of the People's Republic of China, but after the village implemented the production team system and started the communal dining system, they gradually fell into disuse. This matter can only be decided by your Uncle Youxian. You have to discuss it with him! If they are really put back into operation, it will be a really good thing. You haven't seen it. Back when our village was firing kilns, it was much more prosperous than it is now. Villages for miles around needed our village's bricks and lime. Back then, girls from other villages were scrambling to marry into our village. Your mother came from that time!"
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