The village chief's wife had been with her for so long, and she had kept her mouth shut, fearing that announcing it in advance would affect her granddaughter. Now that she knew she had succeeded, the heavy stone in her heart finally settled down.
She said to the village head's wife with a smile on her face, "The girl went to the city early this morning for this matter, and she also visited her cousin. Before it was done, I didn't dare mention it to you. Now it's all right, I can tell you without worry!"
As Zhu Yunxiu spoke, her eyes narrowed into slits with a smile. She was extremely proud of her granddaughter's achievements. Even the village chief's wife praised Xu Qinghe highly, which made her feel very honored.
When the village head's wife heard this, she stood up from the grass mound as if she had been sprung up by a spring. Without even bothering to greet Zhu Yunxiu, she directly pulled Xu Qinghe out and said, "Why are you still standing there? Come on, I'll take you to find the old man!"
Her mind was as clear as a mirror. The cooperation that Xu Qinghe had facilitated this time was undoubtedly a blessing from heaven for the entire village.
As the first beneficiary family, their status naturally rises; and the village chief's status in the commune is also straightened because of this cooperation. In the future, when selecting advanced people and competing for resources, he will undoubtedly occupy a more advantageous position. The various benefits are self-evident.
This Xiaoyue is simply the little lucky star of the family and the embodiment of good luck!
At that time, the village chief was walking through the village paths, carefully checking the growth of crops in the farmland. From a distance, he caught a glimpse of his wife leading Xu Qinghe slowly towards him. As if they had a telepathic connection, without waiting for his wife to speak, he could not wait to quicken his pace and almost trotted forward to meet them.
Despite his advanced age, his steps were still light and agile. Soon he came to Xu Qinghe and his wife, and asked breathlessly, "Hey, is there something urgent?"
"Go home, let's talk about it when we get home!"
The village head's wife pulled his hand and urged him on, muttering, "Good news, great news!"
When the village chief heard this, his heart began to beat faster, and his eyes were fixed on Xu Qinghe: "Isn't this the cooperation project you mentioned before?"
Xu Qinghe nodded gently. Before he could finish his words, the village chief understood what he meant and said in unison with his wife, "Hurry up, come home and talk in detail!"
So, the two old men each held one of Xu Qinghe's hands, as if they were back in their childhood, and played the 100-meter sprint game. The speed was so fast that they almost left a string of shadows on the ground, which made Xu Qinghe secretly marvel in his heart. It is true that you can't judge a person by his appearance. He is still strong even in old age and has unlimited potential.
As soon as he stepped into the house, the village head's wife personally made a bowl of fragrant malted milk for Xu Qinghe, and then rummaged through the drawers and cabinets, finding all the food that could be found in the house and placed it all in front of Xu Qinghe.
After everything was settled, she couldn't contain her excitement and asked anxiously, "Xiaoyue, tell me quickly, what's going on? Why did the food factory agree to cooperate with us? How did you do it?"
Although the village chief did not say anything, the gleam in his eyes revealed the same urgency and expectation. Obviously, his thoughts coincided with his wife's.
Xu Qinghe then recounted the story of her grandmother's inherited tofu-making skills, and mentioned her own early preparations. She also mentioned that she happened to meet Director Zhang, who had a good impression of her, so she mentioned it casually, but unexpectedly, the other party was quite interested in it.
So she tentatively proposed a cooperation intention, and unexpectedly it was successful.
"Oh my, so our village will have to make its own tofu in the future? Is your grandma still physically capable of that at her age?"
The village head's wife couldn't help but worry. It seemed a bit inhumane to let an elderly lady do such physical labor.
Xu Qinghe felt a warm feeling in his heart when he saw that the village head's wife had no intention of inquiring about his grandmother's cooking skills.
In this era, people are simple-minded and rarely calculating.
However, for the well-being of the village, action must be taken at this critical moment.
So, she explained, "Don't worry, Village Chief, I've already discussed this with Grandma. This craft was passed down from her ancestors, and at her age, it would be a waste if she didn't use it. She's willing to teach it to the villagers and open a small workshop. Whoever learns can come and make it. This way, we can pass on the skills while solving a practical problem."
"Oh, this is an ancestral craft, and you're actually willing to teach it publicly! In the past, to learn a craft like this, you had to kowtow and become a disciple, and the apprentice would also have to take care of the master's later life!"
The village head's wife was amazed and praised Xu Qinghe and her grandmother's generosity.
Xu Qinghe nodded gently, a hint of helplessness in her tone: "The world is difficult nowadays, and it is not easy to find a way to make a living. But when choosing a successor, we must keep our eyes open. Grandma hopes that this craft can be passed on to honest and reliable people."
Zhu Yunxiu often lamented that she was unable to inherit her mother's tofu-making skills.
Now, even if I passed on the business, I couldn’t run it openly, and my health was getting worse day by day.
Although her granddaughter Xu Qinghe is capable, she does not pursue this as her ambition. Although she can do it, she has no intention of doing it for a long time. The old lady thinks that she must find someone who can persevere to inherit this business.
I don't want to promote it, I just want more people to know about my mother's craftsmanship, and I will be satisfied.
Therefore, when Xu Qinghe asked for her opinion, she agreed without hesitation.
The village head and his wife nodded in agreement. "That's right. When the time comes, let your grandmother personally choose the person she likes the most!"
The village chief made a serious promise: "Your grandmother has selflessly contributed her skills to help increase our village's income. I will also reward her with corresponding work points to ensure that you will not suffer any loss."
This move by Xu Qinghe and Zhu Yunxiu is tantamount to a great contribution to the village. It is also a model worthy of praise when reported. Their efforts must not be allowed to go to waste.
"Hehe, thank you, Grandpa Village Chief."
Xu Qinghe has a beautiful smile, which is one of the reasons why she is willing to contribute to the village.
It is a great blessing for the villagers of Fengtai Village to have such a thoughtful and compassionate village chief.
As soon as the contract was signed and the delivery date was confirmed, the village chief began to prepare for a village meeting to announce the good news.
The decision on the candidate this time depends entirely on Zhu Yunxiu's approval, but she gave the final decision to Xu Qinghe on the grounds of her advanced age.
As a result, the few people who had previously run to Xie Di to complain suddenly became like punctured balloons, becoming listless.
This selection directly excluded them and their families, leaving no room for negotiation.
"I would like to advise some people not to enjoy the benefits brought by others while doing things behind their backs! We in Fengtai Village are a big family. Without Xiaoyue's efforts, we would not be where we are today.
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