This precedent will inevitably spark envy and even attempts to replace it in other villages. So, why not proactively invite them to join our cooperative and transform competition into a win-win situation? This will not only avoid the risk of future market squeezes, but also ensure a stable and high-quality vegetable supply for the supply and marketing cooperative, solidifying the foundation of our cooperation.
She paused, then continued, "Of course, our efforts deserve a corresponding return. My suggestion is that we take 8 cents from every kilogram of vegetables sold as the village's collective profit. This portion of the income will be recorded in the village account, and at the end of the year, we will distribute it fairly according to the village's rules and regulations. What do you think?"
The village chief nodded with satisfaction. "Well, you've really thought it through. I had the same concern, worried that our efforts wouldn't be rewarded, but I hadn't figured out how to charge a reasonable fee. Your plan straightens things out immediately. It's settled."
Xu Qinghe's cheeks flushed shyly upon hearing this, and she lowered her head modestly: "This is all thanks to the village chief for giving me such an opportunity to display my talents. Otherwise, I would hardly have this sense of accomplishment."
"While the blueprint for cooperation is beautiful, we can't ignore the importance of quality control." Xu Qinghe then turned serious again. "Grandpa Village Head, when negotiating with other villages, why not propose that they each nominate a supervisor to ensure that the quality of vegetables from every household meets the requirements? As for those families who are accustomed to taking shortcuts and disregarding quality, we must resolutely exclude them. We can't let a few people affect our valuable partnership with the supply and marketing cooperative."
The village chief agreed wholeheartedly and then turned to his two sons and gave them instructions: "I'll leave this matter to you two. Make sure to make the 8% profit per kilogram of vegetables clear to avoid unnecessary disputes in the future."
Xu Qinghe added, "Don't forget to sign a formal agreement, with both parties signing and sealing it. This way, if there are any problems in the future, we'll have a basis to rely on and it will be much more convenient to resolve them."
The village chief nodded heavily. "Yes, they must be responsible for the quality of their own vegetables. If any problems are discovered, the cooperation will be terminated immediately. After all, these villages are not short of vegetable supplies, and we cannot afford to lose the big picture for the sake of a small one."
The two young men nodded and said they would deal with the matter early the next morning.
Next, everyone began an in-depth discussion on the specific implementation details of the cooperation, such as the selection of the operation location.
Xu Qinghe offered his own perspective: "Actually, these vegetable processing tasks can be completed by individual households, but I'm worried that they might not be as attentive at home as they would be in a group setting. Lack of supervision could lead to negligence or even unforeseen accidents. Without a centralized location for operations, management can be chaotic."
These words hit the mark of the village chief's long-standing concerns.
As an experienced elder, he is well aware of the complexity of human nature. Private slackness is a small matter. However, if it causes problems with environmental hygiene or product quality, or even allows people with ulterior motives to take advantage of the situation, the losses caused will be immeasurable.
After a brief moment of contemplation, the village chief offered a suggestion: "There are several old houses in the village that have been left unused because their owners have no children. Although they look run-down, with a little repair they should still be usable. We could pick a spacious one, clean it up, and use it as a processing center. People from both sides could work together here, supervising each other, making management easier and improving efficiency."
Xu Qinghe had no objection to this arrangement. After all, these specific operational matters were within the scope of the village chief's responsibilities.
"Thank you for your hard work, Village Chief. Once the house is cleaned up, I will immediately organize staff training. Now, I want to go and inspect the vegetable supply of each household and select high-quality vegetables for the first batch of harvest tomorrow morning. Everything is difficult at the beginning, so we must get off to a good start."
The village chief smiled and agreed: "Then you can go and get busy now. Come back here for dinner. We can discuss the remaining details in detail then."
"Okay, I'll be leaving first." Xu Qinghe said goodbye to the busy Zhu Yunxiu, and then set off on the inspection journey.
She treats everyone impartially, starting from the first household at the village entrance, patiently evaluating the quality of vegetables from each household. When she meets a family with potential, she tells them in advance to make preparations before picking, have a good rest tonight, and start the intensive harvesting work early tomorrow morning, delivering the fresh vegetables to the village entrance for weighing.
As long as everything goes well, settlement can be made instantly on site.
The families blessed by the god of luck had bright smiles on their faces. When they thought about being able to hold the cash at dawn the next day, their excitement almost overflowed from their chests.
His gratitude towards the young woman Xu Qinghe was so overwhelming that it was difficult to conceal it.
However, those families who were not selected this time were not discouraged.
They know that vegetables are very resilient and with just a little care, even insignificant waste materials can quickly bring them back to life and become lush and green.
When it comes to Xu Qinghe's affairs, no one is negligent at all. They know very well that good things will always come in turns. If they wait patiently, they will eventually welcome the joy of a good harvest at their doorstep.
Some of these families with unique vision have already prepared for the future and started planning their planting plans for the next season.
Their land may not be wide enough, but this is not an obstacle - as long as the layout is reasonable, even a small piece of land can squeeze out a few rows of vitality; if it really reaches the limit, even the shabby earthen pots will not be spared, and every corner will be utilized and planted with lush green vegetables.
The candidate was quickly determined. Xu Qinghe was thoughtful and, considering the inconvenience of frequent travel, decided to arrange the arrangements for the next few days at the same time, which could save a lot of unnecessary trouble.
Her intention was to get things off to a good start, and then someone responsible would take over and make sure everything ran smoothly.
When they arrived at Zhang Xiaocui's house, Zhang Xiaocui was extremely enthusiastic. She held Xu Qinghe's hand tightly and started talking like a spring, full of gratitude to Xu Qinghe for leading everyone to the road to prosperity.
"Oh, there's no need for all these polite words between us!" Xu Qinghe smiled like a flower, her eyes curved into crescents. "Besides, your parents have helped me a lot. I chose you because you are truly capable. If it were someone else, I wouldn't be so confident."
"Qinghe, don't worry. Uncle will do his best and will never bring shame to you!" Zhang Xiaocui's father Zhang Bing patted his chest and promised.
"That's right, Qinghe, remember to come and visit us often when you have free time. Your aunt will prepare a lot of delicious food for you!" Zhang Xiaocui's mother was also enthusiastic.
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