the next day.
Xiang Wanwan had just finished tidying up the children when a lot of people came to the gate of the courtyard, all of them wanting seeds.
"Comrade Xiang, we've come to collect the seeds."
The people who came were all people who had never participated in farming before. They thought that since they had resources, they were unwilling to endure the hardship.
Now that supplies have stopped, all we can do is farm.
"Aunties, the seeds are all at Sister Wang's house. You can go over there, collect them, and sign the papers."
"Oh well."
The group then hurriedly went to Sister Wang's house.
After everyone left, Xiang Wanwan stretched and walked towards the pavilion.
The grapes we dug up earlier have already borne fruit again this year, and there are even more bunches of them than last year.
I estimate I can make two jars of wine this year.
She sat in the pavilion for a while, then heard a commotion outside, so she got up and went outside into the courtyard.
Going out of the gate, there is a row of family compound houses on the right, and the left side used to be an empty lot, which is now under construction.
Many women stood watching the spectacle.
"What are you fixing?"
"Is anyone new coming?"
Seeing the busy soldiers, Sister Sun stepped forward and asked, "Hey, young man, what are you fixing?"
"Auntie, a row of shops are going to be built here. The shops will open here in the future, and it will be more convenient for everyone to buy things."
"Then there's a small market."
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd stirred.
"Wow, this is incredible! They were just talking about opening a store yesterday, and construction has already started today. That's fast!"
"Yeah, I thought it would be a long time!"
"Our Commander Lu is truly remarkable."
Xiang Wanwan was also somewhat surprised.
I didn't expect Lu Jingnian to act so quickly!
Once these shops and markets are built, it will truly look quite presentable.
When everyone saw her coming, they quickly greeted her.
"Comrade Xiang is here! Commander Lu is really capable, he gets right to work."
Xiang Wanwan smiled and nodded to everyone: "The needs of the people must definitely be put first."
Upon hearing this, everyone praised the two of them again.
Xiang Wanwan suddenly spotted Aunt Hu, who had said she was going to sell chicks yesterday, in the crowd, and she quickly went over to her.
"Aunt Hu, do you still have any chicks?"
"I want to buy a few."
She had eaten almost all the chickens in the house, but she was too lazy to hatch chicks.
Since Aunt Hu said yesterday that she was selling chicks, and we've run into her today, why not just ask her directly?
Aunt Hu was taken aback for a moment, then quickly said, "Oh, what do you need to buy! Just ask Comrade Xiang for as much as you want, and I'll give it to you directly."
"We just hatched a dozen or so this morning, they're still warm."
"That won't do. Auntie, you rely on this to do business, so you can't break the rules. Name your price, and I'll buy it."
"That's what Xiang Wanwan replied."
"Yes, Sister Hu, I'd like to raise some chickens too. Can you sell me two?"
"I want two too!"
The crowd that was just watching the spectacle has now instantly transformed into a trading market.
Aunt Hu was worried that no one would buy her chicks, but she didn't expect that with Xiang Wanwan leading the way, so many people wanted them.
Her face immediately lit up with a smile.
"Yes, I have them all! Wait a moment, I'll go back and get them right away."
A moment later, she returned hurriedly carrying a basket.
The crowd rushed forward and saw a dozen or so tender yellow chicks inside, chirping and looking very energetic.
Xiang Wanwan picked out six from the pile, then looked up and asked, "Auntie, I want these six. How much are they?"
Aunt Hu used to be a city dweller and had never sold chicks before, so she had no idea how to set prices.
She tried to offer a price: "How about two cents each?"
"Okay." Xiang Wanwan paid 1.2 yuan and used her clothes to hold the chicks.
Seeing this, the others also hurriedly selected chicks, afraid that if they were too slow, they would miss out.
Xiang Wanwan squeezed out of the crowd and looked back at the scene in front of her.
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