"What a clever girl! Sit down and have some water!"
The village headman sat down with them, then turned to the villagers at the door.
"What are you doing there? Come over and meet San Gui!"
Liu hurriedly went inside to move chairs. The villagers, invited by the village head, all came in with smiles and politely asked how Tian Sangui was.
Once everyone was seated, the village headman began to speak.
"I've heard that Tianjia Village is now completely different from what it used to be, all thanks to San Gui's daughter!"
"Uncle Village Head, you flatter me. San Gui came with this idea in mind as well!"
The village head and the villagers' eyes flickered simultaneously, and the village head steadied his wildly beating heart.
He pretended to be cautious as he sized up Tian Sangui.
"Girl, our village has two hundred mu of fertile land, three hundred mu of medium-sized land, and at least two hundred mu of other land in total. Do you see if there's anything you need?"
After what happened in Tianjia Village, the village head learned the rules from various sources and, without Tian Sangui having to say anything, went straight to the main topic.
Tian Sangui stopped being ambiguous and told him directly.
"To be honest, Uncle Village Head, I naturally hope for as much farmland as possible, in case there is a shortage of supply when it is needed in the future!"
"That's easy. Just ask, and we can clear land at the foot of the mountain anytime. If you're not in a hurry, we guarantee it will be developed into fertile land within three years!"
The village head solemnly assured Tian Sangui.
"Then I'm relieved. I'm sure Uncle Village Head has also inquired about our local customs, seeds, and harvest..."
Tian Sangui deliberately dragged out his tone, wanting to see the reaction of the village head and the villagers.
She's a businesswoman, so naturally she won't do unprofitable business. She won't be lenient with acquaintances, and she'll treat strangers the same way.
The village headman waved his hand and said, "We've already heard from the wives who married into the village that the rules are ingrained in our hearts. You can just make arrangements without worry. We're just waiting for you to distribute the seeds and put them in the ground!"
"Hahaha, yes, yes, San Gui, hurry up and tell us!"
Tian Sangui nodded in satisfaction and made his purpose for coming today clear to everyone.
"I have a batch of precious grape seeds, which are very important to me. I will provide the seeds and planting techniques. As long as everyone is serious and strict and follows the methods I provide, I will purchase them at ten taels of silver per mu and settle the payment on the spot!"
Tian Sangui's words immediately stirred the hearts and ignited the passion of the villagers present.
Everyone looked at the village head with expectant eyes, hoping he would agree quickly.
"Judging from what San Gui girl is saying, she plans to recycle everything?"
Tian Sangui smiled and said, "That's what I mean. Of course, I'll send a hundred catties so everyone can have a taste."
"Grapes are valuable, which is why I'm offering a high price to buy them back!"
The village head had no objections and immediately took out pen and ink to sign an agreement with Tian Sangui.
Tian Sangui raised an eyebrow. It seemed that this village head had inquired about the affairs of their Tianjia Village quite a bit, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to sign the contract with her so skillfully.
Very well, Tian Sangui saved himself the trouble of explaining. After checking the contract and finding no discrepancies with what she had said, he followed behind and signed it. Then, the seal issued by the village head's government was affixed to it.
The contract shall take effect immediately.
Over the next few days, Tian Sangui stayed at the Wu family's house, distributing seeds to the villagers and teaching them planting techniques.
She didn't need to worry about others much; her main task was to teach the village headman everything, and then let him take care of providing technical guidance to the villagers.
Two months later, the village head had mastered the planting techniques, and Tian Sangui could return to Tianjia Village with peace of mind.
Tian Laosi and Zhang Shi also took care of the work in the mountains. According to her wishes, the chicken, duck and sheep sheds have all been built.
In the afternoon, Tian Sangui found Li Zheng holding a meeting for the villagers under the big locust tree at the village entrance.
"As the restaurant industry grows, the demand for supplies will gradually increase. Therefore, I am hiring everyone who knows how to raise chickens, ducks, and sheep to raise their young on the mountain. The more the better. The price will be settled according to the old rules."
Uncles and aunties who want to make money, hurry up and go up the mountain to choose chicken coops and sheep pens! Limited quantities available, first come, first served!
As soon as the news of Tian Sangui's explosion broke, everyone whispered among themselves and quickly made a decision.
"San Gui, sign me up! I'll take the first chicken coop. We have about ten hens that are brooding, so we have plenty of chicks!"
"Alright, Aunt Zhang's first chicken coop, I'll have my mom buy the first batch of chicken meat!"
The conversation between Tian Sangui and Aunt Zhang stirred the hearts of those who overheard it.
With the first one taking the lead, everyone else eagerly signed up and chose their cages one by one.
Tian Sangui was secretly pleased. Her purpose in doing this was twofold: first, to save time and effort, and second, to avoid worrying about the livestock.
When the time is right, she can simply pay to buy the ready-made animals. Wouldn't that be more convenient than hiring people and having to worry about feeding them herself?
The villagers didn't think too much about it. After all, raising these animals was something they already had at home. Not only would it not cost them any money, but they could also earn a decent income. How could they miss such a great opportunity?
Having easily resolved two major issues in two months, Tian Sangui calculated the time and figured the state capital restaurant should be almost fully repaired.
After a couple more days of rest, we can pack our things and set sail again.
"San Gui, your Aunt Chunyan's daughter is getting married, and she'd like to ask you to go to her house tomorrow to help out!"
Zhang smiled as she stepped into Tian Sangui's courtyard.
"Look, Aunt Chunyan even brought you several packages of pastries. Mother thinks they're all from famous bakeries in town, and they're quite expensive!"
"It seems your aunt is genuinely asking for your help!"
Zhang carried the pastries and sat down next to Tian Sangui. She placed the pastries on the stone table, and a sweet fragrance of plum blossoms wafted into her heart, showing that Aunt Chunyan had gone to great lengths to invite her.
Very well, let's just add some color to her daughter's makeup and share in the joy, hoping that her restaurant will have a successful reopening.
"Alright, let Auntie prepare the dishes so I can show off my skills tomorrow and add a touch of elegance to her daughter's wedding!"
Zhang laughed and said, "My daughter has finally learned to be considerate. Your Aunt Chun will be overjoyed!"
Zhang got up happily and went out to Chunyan's house to share the good news.
Tian Sangui opened the oil paper wrapped by the fourth room, and white and red pastries came into view.
He picked up a piece with two fingers, put it in his mouth, and with a light bite, it crumbled. The floral fragrance, along with a rich sweetness, filled his heart, causing Tian Sangui to put it down and not dare to touch it again.
My eyes fall on the small pond outside the gate, where some lotus flowers have already begun to bloom, and I eagerly await the first red lotus to open.
A large willow tree by the stone roadside was also covered with tender buds on its branches.
In the garden, peach blossoms are scattered in various courtyards, at different heights and on either side of the rockery. I don't know when they lost their pink color and were replaced by green leaves, which adorn the rocks.
The pear blossoms are in full bloom, and by summer they will be lush and green, with birds singing in the garden. It will be a lively and pleasant place to live, but I'm afraid Tian Sangui will miss out on the summer scenery.
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