"We've only just started making these instant noodles, so large-scale production isn't possible yet, but we can provide at least a thousand noodle cakes a month. If we could manufacture machines for mass production, the noodle cake production might increase several times over."
instant noodles?
Indeed, this place is very convenient, living up to its name.
"This pancake must be quite complicated to make, and the seasonings must be quite precious. I even tasted meat in it. And the price..."
The soldier continued to ask somewhat nervously, after all, if the items were too expensive, they wouldn't dare to buy too many.
Although the military region's life is slightly better than that of ordinary people, they don't spend all their money on food.
Zhao Youcai smiled and held up three fingers. "Three cents for a pancake, two dollars for a box of seasoning and a can of butter. As for dehydrated vegetables, five dollars for a big bag if you need them."
One serving of seasoning is enough to cook about fifty pancakes, so the purchase price of this conveniently available product is actually not high.
For Zhao Youcai, this deal didn't earn him much, but it was profitable because of its high volume and low margin.
The most important thing is to see if we can get one or two machines for free. Even if machines are not easy to obtain, at least this instant noodle has the military region's backing. Even if all kinds of instant noodles appear in the future, the instant noodles produced by Zhao Youcai's family will be something that others can only look up to.
If even soldiers in the military region are happy to eat this, who wouldn't feel at ease with it?
Since it's something that goes into the mouth, food safety is of utmost importance.
Especially as life gets better and better, people will cherish their lives even more.
The flatbreads made at Zhao Youcai's home contain no preservatives, and the seasonings are neither high-tech nor complicated. Aside from a relatively short shelf life, they have almost no drawbacks.
After thinking it over, the soldiers in the military region decided to buy some samples from Zhao Youcai to take back to their superiors for them to try before making a final decision.
After all, he could make the decision on one or two purchases, but for long-term cooperation, or to help Zhao Youcai approve the machine for making pancakes, he would have to consult with his superiors.
Although the number of military personnel stationed here is not large, the total number of military personnel nationwide is quite terrifying.
If we can really achieve mass production by machines and then transport them to other military regions as quickly as possible, that would be a good thing.
In particular, the instant noodles that Zhao Youcai's family researched are very oily.
There's no need to worry about not eating well enough when going to the battlefield to kill the enemy, or about everyone becoming emaciated from hunger.
In addition to receiving the honor of being an advanced individual, Zhao Youcai was also awarded an extra stack of ten-yuan notes by the military region, totaling six hundred yuan.
Zhao Youcai's heart instantly burned with excitement; he never imagined that catching enemy spies could be so profitable.
Two hundred yuan for each enemy agent; capturing three agents is enough for an entire family to save for two years without eating or drinking.
Zhao Youcai made up his mind that he would find time to go up the mountain again in the future, try to go further afield, and see if he could catch a few more enemy agents to exchange for money.
Only after the soldiers, laden with their belongings, boarded military trucks and left Zhao Jiagou did the villagers dare to gather around Zhao Youcai, chattering incessantly with questions.
The captain couldn't stand it any longer and reprimanded everyone. Only then did everyone quiet down and dare not utter another sound.
Zhao Youcai finally got some peace and quiet, but before he could even breathe a sigh of relief, the brigade leader who had just stood up for him was now talking even more than the villagers.
"Are these soldiers from the same military region that helped you carry the rabbit back last time? What brings them here this time? What's that badge you're wearing? Why are they being so polite to you...?"
Zhao Youcai was completely bewildered. The questions the brigade leader asked were just a collection of the villagers' questions, asked again!
Zhao Youcai really didn't want to talk, but he couldn't refuse the captain's request.
Who told him not to venture out elsewhere yet, and for his whole family to stay obediently in Zhao Jia Gou?
Before Zhao Youcai could speak, Zhao Jianhua, the third brother who was so smug that he would wag his tail in the air if he could grow one, couldn't help but boast.
“My dad received an award for outstanding individual, which was a special reward from the military region.”
Upon hearing this, everyone was so shocked that they all gasped.
Outstanding individual?
Outstanding individuals recognized by the military region!
The captain's face instantly turned red; he was even more excited than Zhao Youcai, the one who received the commendation.
Who said Zhao Jiagou was a run-down village that was always at the bottom of the rankings? Next time there's a big meeting, he'll take Zhao Youcai with him to town and teach those old guys from the commune a lesson.
There are advanced collectives every year, but how many of you have ever seen an advanced individual that the military region awards to ordinary people?
Who says Zhao Jiagou is no good? Zhao Jiagou is absolutely amazing!
The captain, Zhao Youliang, looked at Zhao Youcai with the same joy he felt when he first saw his grandson being born, as if he were looking at a priceless family heirloom.
Zhao Youcai was speechless. Did the villagers have nothing better to do? What were they doing all day long, crowding around his doorstep?
Next time, I'll have my son put up a sign at the door that says it costs two yuan to see the place.
Zhao Youcai is a living, breathing human being, not a monkey from Mount Emei. Is it really necessary to make such a fuss?
"I have some things to take care of at home, Captain, what do you think..."
The brigade leader understood and quickly nodded, gesturing for the villagers to leave.
Zhao Youcai glanced at his third son, and was about to say something when he saw his son grin, revealing a set of big white teeth.
"Father, don't worry. I know what I can and can't say. I dare not tell anyone about the reward of so much money. If someone targets me and steals it, that's a small matter. But if I lose my life, that would be a huge loss."
Zhao Youcai sighed inwardly. At least he had some sense and knew the principle of not flaunting wealth.
He then looked at the children in the house and clapped his hands solemnly.
"Starting tomorrow, we'll be at home preparing to make pancakes and seasonings. As you can see, our family is starting a new business."
The whole family can make money together, and life is getting better and better, so of course they all nodded excitedly.
The second daughter-in-law has also completely settled down. With such a formidable father-in-law at home, what else could she possibly cause trouble for?
They lost even the last bit of enthusiasm for making things easier after things got better. Under Zhao Youcai's arrangement, the whole family took on their assigned tasks and, starting tomorrow, they would continue to work hard for a happy life in the future.
As for today, of course, we'll wrap up the last batch of zongzi and pack them into boxes, then have the men sell them along the national highway tomorrow.
The entire village of Zhaojiagou was in an uproar, as if Zhao Youcai's recognition as an advanced individual had brought them all the same honor.
In the Li family's courtyard.
Li Lao Er pursed his lips as he watched his sister humming a tune and watering wildflowers, his gaze growing increasingly complicated.
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