The morning sun pierced through the clouds, illuminating every corner of the village, but failed to dispel the somber atmosphere in the village committee office. Lin Yue, the village chief, and several elders sat around an old wooden table piled high with papers, densely covered with data from various stages and the villagers' opinions. Lin Yue's eyes showed weariness, but even more so, determination. She knew that today she had to devise a fair distribution plan that everyone could accept.
Lin Yue wore a simple white cotton shirt, the cuffs slightly rolled up, revealing her slender yet slightly rough wrists—the marks of her recent busy work. Her hair was casually tied into a ponytail, a few stray strands falling across her forehead, damp with sweat. Her brow was furrowed, her lips slightly pursed, her mind constantly considering various possible solutions. She knew that this solution not only had to resolve the current conflict but also lay a stable foundation for the village's future development. Her gaze wandered between the data on the paper, sometimes she would pick up a pen to scribble and draw, sometimes she would fall into deep thought.
The village chief sat in his chair, taking a deep drag on his cigarette, the smoke slowly billowing into the air. His eyes revealed worry and weariness, and the wrinkles on his face deepened. He wore a black Zhongshan suit, somewhat worn, but still neat. He looked at Lin Yue, his heart filled with mixed emotions. This young woman had sacrificed so much for the village, and now, whether this crisis over the distribution of benefits could be resolved depended on today's outcome. "Lin Yue, you must be careful this time. This concerns the harmony and future of the village," the village chief's voice was hoarse and low, carrying an undeniable seriousness.
Lin Yue looked up at the village chief and nodded slightly. "Village chief, I know. We've gathered so much information; we're sure we can find a fair solution." Her tone was firm, and her eyes shone with confidence, trying to reassure the village chief.
At this moment, an elderly villager, Grandpa Li, coughed and said, “Lin Yue, we have to consider the situation of each family. Some families have many members and strong labor force, so they do put in a lot of effort; but some families have fewer members, but they are also working hard. This distribution cannot only look at the amount of labor, but also needs to take fairness into account.” Grandpa Li’s eyes revealed concern, his hands trembled slightly, he leaned forward with his cane, showing how much he valued this issue.
Lin Yue listened attentively and replied, "Uncle Li, you're right. We can't just look at the problem from one perspective. I think we can take family factors into account, such as calculating the ratio of labor input to output on a family basis, and then allocating profits according to this ratio." Her eyes revealed a thoughtful expression as she jotted down her new ideas on a piece of paper as she spoke.
Chen Yu walked in from outside, his steps hurried. "I just came back from the fields and talked to a few villagers. They're still a bit worried about the distribution plan, afraid we'll favor certain people. We need to make this plan transparent, so everyone can understand how it was calculated." Beads of sweat covered Chen Yu's forehead, which he wiped with his hand, a hint of anxiety in his eyes. He wore a dark short-sleeved shirt, the outline of his muscles faintly visible beneath, highlighting his robust physique. His face was tanned dark by the sun, but his eyes were bright, filled with concern for the village.
Lin Yue nodded in agreement: "You're right, transparency is very important. We can make the calculation process and results public so that villagers can ask us any questions they may have." Her eyes revealed a determination to gain everyone's approval for this plan.
So, they began to revise the plan. Lin Yue picked up a piece of paper with detailed information on each stage, including planting, harvesting, transportation, and sales. "We'll first determine the base score for each stage. This score will be based on factors like labor intensity, technical difficulty, and risk level. For example, the transportation stage has high risk and high labor intensity, so it will have a higher score; the harvesting stage also has high labor intensity, but the risk is relatively low, so it will have a slightly lower score." As she spoke, she highlighted the key points with a pen, intently observing everyone's reactions.
A villager named Wang, who was in charge of transportation, frowned and said, "Isn't this still a bit unfair? Sometimes we encounter bad weather and are delayed on the road for a long time, which can result in significant losses." His eyes revealed his dissatisfaction, and he crossed his arms in front of his chest, leaning back in his chair, showing his resistance.
Lin Yue patiently explained, "Brother Wang, we've considered this as well. In addition to the base score, we'll also have a floating score, which will be adjusted according to the actual situation. For example, if severe weather or other special circumstances cause transportation difficulties, we will increase the score accordingly." Her eyes were full of understanding as she looked at Brother Wang, hoping he would understand the rationale behind the plan.
Brother Wang's expression softened slightly upon hearing this: "Hmm, that's more like it. But how do we determine the floating score? There needs to be a clear standard." A hint of expectation lingered in his eyes, hoping for a satisfactory answer.
Lin Yue thought for a moment and replied, "We can determine the score based on factors such as weather conditions, road conditions, and transportation time. For example, in case of heavy rain, we will add a certain percentage of points based on the intensity and duration of the rain; if severe road damage leads to a significant increase in transportation time, there will also be corresponding bonus points. We will clearly list these standards so that everyone can understand them." Her tone was sincere, trying to dispel Brother Wang's doubts.
During the discussion, many detailed questions arose regarding the scoring of each stage. The villagers responsible for harvesting believed that the meticulousness of the harvest should also be considered an important factor, as the quality of the new crop directly affects the selling price. The villagers responsible for sales mentioned the uncertainty of the market, noting that sometimes a lot of time and effort is needed to find new customers, and this aspect should also be reflected in the allocation.
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