If you succeed, it will not only allow you to participate in the selection, but it is also possible to win the first prize!
Xu Qinghe felt much more at ease after receiving the support of the village chief. He immediately brought the two dishes he had carefully prepared to the table and asked the village chief to taste them.
Only after passing the village chief's test will she have the confidence to recommend it to the outside world.
The village chief tasted a bite of bean sprouts and picked up a piece of pea flour. Perhaps it was because he was hungry after being busy for half a day, or perhaps the taste of the dish itself exceeded his expectations. As soon as the food entered his mouth, his eyes suddenly lit up.
The crispy and refreshing stir-fried bean sprouts, sweet and crispy, awakened the taste buds; and the cold pea powder, with a mixture of spicy and hot flavors, was fresh and fragrant, with a unique flavor. It was an unprecedented taste experience for him.
"It's really good, great! The dishes are excellent and the cooking skills are superb!" The village chief praised again and again, and couldn't help but pick up several chopsticks in a row, eating with great joy.
The village headwoman standing nearby was also attracted by the delicacy and praised it highly after tasting it: "Just the pea powder seasoning alone is much better than what you find outside. I don't know how you mixed it, but it's delicious!"
The old couple kept praising the food and called the children who were drooling outside the yard into the house. They gave each of them a bite. After the children finished eating, their little faces were filled with happy smiles.
However, the village chief still had a trace of doubt in his heart. He looked at Xu Qinghe and asked seriously, "My daughter, I have to ask clearly. You have to tell me the truth."
Xu Qinghe nodded. The village chief then asked, "These two skills can be considered your exclusive secrets. Are you really willing to selflessly teach them to the entire village?"
Xu Qinghe didn't hesitate for a moment and shook his head firmly: "I can't bear to part with it, of course I can't."
There was a hint of cunning and persistence in her words, as if she had a deeper plan.
Seeing the village chief's surprised face, she quickly explained, "I'm not refusing to teach, but I want to be selective. My wish is for our village to be rapidly revitalized so that I can benefit from it. However, my helping hand isn't unconditional. For those with whom I have a grudge, bad morals, a blemish on their reputation, or dishonest conduct, I have to be cautious and cannot include them in my aid."
"Grandpa Village Head, please don't blame me for being blunt. Imagine if we could really establish a relationship with the supply and marketing cooperative, the vegetables we send out would have to be of top quality. If we send in vegetables of any quality, wouldn't that undermine the trust and expectations of the supply and marketing cooperative leaders? This would not only affect our village's reputation, but would also be irresponsible to the cooperation between the two parties."
Xu Qinghe's words were so logical and convincing that they shocked the village chief. After thinking about it carefully, he felt that every word hit the nail on the head.
Even if Xu Qinghe didn't say anything about the quality issue, as the village chief, he was well aware of its importance and the need for strict control.
As for those people Xu Qinghe didn't want to cooperate with, since she had this idea and the plan was proposed by her, he wouldn't force her. After all, everyone has their own considerations.
Thinking of this, the village chief sighed in his heart, those people really brought this upon themselves!
He nodded, his expression serious and earnest: "Okay, if you can successfully make this happen, everything will go according to your plan."
Xu Qinghe felt a sense of accomplishment. The two dishes were quickly tasted by the village chief. She cleaned up the dishes and walked home with a brisk pace, her back straight.
With the support of the village chief, the next step is to prepare for negotiations with the supply and marketing cooperative.
At dawn the next day, she got up and started busying herself, carefully cooking the two signature dishes again, and carefully put them into porcelain jars and put them into her backpack.
Afterwards, she made a special detour to the village chief's vegetable garden and picked a few fresh and juicy vegetables by hand, adding a little thought.
Everything was ready, she got on her bicycle and headed towards the supply and marketing cooperative in the morning light.
When she arrived, Fengjie happened to be on duty. As soon as she stepped through the door, Fengjie immediately noticed her. She didn't care about the counter where she was busy, and almost jumped up to her and intimately took Xu Qinghe's arm.
"Oh, you're finally here. I've been looking forward to seeing you day and night. I'm not kidding!" Fengjie's voice was full of smiles. Her sincerity and enthusiasm caught Xu Qinghe off guard. He didn't know how to respond for a moment.
"Sister Feng, didn't my friend send you some melon seeds?" Xu Qinghe's heart was slightly disturbed, and she was secretly wondering, Qian Ming hasn't been heard from for such a long time, could he really have forgotten about this?
"I gave it to you. My family all likes it very much. I'm not talking about that!"
Sister Feng lowered her voice and gently pulled Xu Qinghe to the side. As she spoke, she said, almost in a whisper, "I really miss the fresh vegetables grown by your family. I don't know why, but I always feel that the vegetables from other places are not as delicious as yours! Can you see if you have any extra? I'd like to buy some. The price is according to the supply and marketing cooperative standard. How about it?"
The prices sold by the supply and marketing cooperatives are not cheap, and Fengjie's sincerity speaks for itself.
Xu Qinghe quickly calculated in his mind that the purpose of coming here today was not to conduct a private transaction, but to seek cooperation.
So, she told him frankly, "Sister Feng, that's exactly why I'm here today. Last time, I heard you say that the supply and marketing cooperative's vegetables are in short supply, while our village has so many vegetables that they're about to rot in the fields. I reported this problem to the village chief. He asked me to see if we can establish a cooperative relationship with your supply and marketing cooperative so that we can regularly supply you with fresh seasonal vegetables in the future."
After hearing this, Sister Feng's expression seemed to show a hint of hesitation, and she shook her head slightly: "Our director is not easy to talk to!"
Xu Qinghe knew in his heart that if the supply and marketing cooperative could easily solve the supply problem, there would not be frequent shortages.
But she still maintained a positive and optimistic attitude, and said confidently: "It's okay, Sister Feng, please introduce me to the director first. Next time I come, I promise to bring you vegetables grown in my own fields!"
Feng Jie smiled happily when she heard this: "Okay! Wait a moment, I'll go and find out what's going on."
Xu Qinghe agreed and walked leisurely around the supply and marketing cooperative with a backpack on his back, keeping an eye out for any other supplies that were in short supply.
Soon, Sister Feng came out and waved to her from a distance: "As it happens, Director Zhao is in his office right now. I've already told him you're here to see him, and he agreed to see you. Go directly through the back door and walk to the end. The one at the back is his office. Go quickly!"
"Thank you so much, Sister Feng! I'll go in first!" Xu Qinghe smiled gratefully and walked quickly towards the door with the backpack on his back.
Xu Qinghe walked lightly along the path at the edge of the market, carrying a heavy basket on his back.
The last rays of sunset in the sky shone on the stone road, stretching her figure into a slender shape. Occasionally, a few hurried figures flashed by around her, each busy with their own work.
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