Reborn in the ’80s as a Group Favorite Bigshot – Chapter 38

Chapter 38: She Has Truly Brought Honor to Our Family

Now that trading is not yet possible, we’ll start with bartering to let everyone see more benefits and advantages.

This can also pave the way for opening the breeding farm. Once the breeding farm is approved for collective state-owned operation, we can sell the products for money.

The villagers, after hearing Song Chu’s words, also found it feasible.

They were not sure if they could exchange goods at the factories in the county town, but if they carried the oil to other villages, there would definitely be people willing to exchange it for soybeans and grain.

The elderly in the village, one by one, looked at Song Chu with a rare look of kindness. It was commendable that this girl from the Song family could think of them.

Carrying oil to other villages to exchange for goods was not only less tiring than regular fieldwork but also allowed them to receive a share of grain and oil. What a great deal!

An elderly man quickly and eagerly said, “I agree with this. So how many people are needed? Do we also sign up with the Production Brigade Leader?”

Song Chu smiled and said, “Anyone who wants to sign up can go to the Production Brigade Leader. Anyone who meets the physical requirements can do it.”

“Each month, the amount of goods each person receives will be determined based on how much they have exchanged.”

They can’t be weak or sickly, otherwise, who would be responsible if something happened on the road?

It also can’t be an equal distribution, otherwise, it won’t motivate people, and it won’t be fair.

“This is great, I’ll go sign up with the Production Brigade Leader right now,” the elderly man said happily.

He was getting old and slow at fieldwork, earning only about five work points a day, and his daughter-in-law was starting to show her displeasure.

If he could do this job and receive a share of grain and oil, he wondered if his daughter-in-law would still give him the cold shoulder.

Song Chu smiled and said, “Good, you can go to the village office to sign up later, and the village cadres will also help with the selection.”

After this oil distribution, the villagers were less skeptical of Song Chu.

The interested elderly people didn’t want to wait and miss out, so they all prepared to sign up with great enthusiasm, full of energy.

Hearing how good it was, a young man asked, “Is it only for the elderly? What about the young people?”

Song Chu replied, “Not for now. We’ll recruit more people when the oil pressing workshop expands in the future.”

“Of course, those who can’t come to work but have this idea shouldn’t be disappointed. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future, as long as you seize them,” she added, dangling another carrot.

“That’s great. If you’re recruiting again in the future, remember to notify us!”

“Yes, we want to sign up next time too,” the villagers who had previously regretted their decision shouted.

“No problem, that’s it for today,” Song Chu waved her hand.

The villagers then happily left. Many elderly people went to the village office to sign up, and many others followed to join in the excitement, carrying their oil.

After today, the villagers’ impression of Song Chu changed once again.

After the villagers left, the nine people remained at the oil pressing workshop to continue pressing oil.

Thinking of the envious, jealous, and regretful looks from the villagers earlier, they were even more motivated.

The three women also stayed to continue sun-drying the tea seeds. Their previously anxious hearts were completely at ease, and they were equally full of energy.

They were extremely grateful for the decision they had made earlier and were even more determined to follow Song Chu in the future.

After giving some instructions, Song Chu and her family went home first.

Tang Feng was beaming with joy and took her hand, “Yaobao, you have truly brought honor to our family today.”

Seeing those who had previously doubted her precious daughter now regretting it, she felt incredibly gratified.

Hearing the words of praise for her daughter, she felt especially proud.

Song Chu smiled and said, “It’s all thanks to Mom’s good teaching.”

“It’s mainly because my Yaobao is capable. Tonight, I’ll have your Second Older Brother stew a chicken to nourish you properly,” Tang Feng’s smile deepened.

The pheasant that her daughter brought down from the mountain yesterday hadn’t been cooked yet. Originally, she was going to have Lao Si sell it for money, but now she felt that her daughter was working hard and needed nourishment.

Song Chu affectionately linked arms with her, “Mom has also worked hard, let’s nourish you too.”

The Song family members following behind were speechless. These two were praising each other and exchanging warmth, completely forgetting about them. It was too much…

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But to be honest, they did feel proud today, so they wouldn’t hold it against them.

Back home, Song Lao Er was called by Tang Feng to stew the chicken and cook. To prevent him from sneaking bites, she would supervise him in the kitchen whenever she had time.

This thwarted Song Lao Er’s attempts to sneak food, making him quite miserable.

Song Youfu felt very proud and went to the village office to join in the excitement.

Song Chu pulled Song Lao Si aside, “Fourth Older Brother, can you find a way to buy a watch?”

Song Lao Si shook his head, “That might be a bit difficult. Watches rarely appear on the black market. It’s a matter of luck.”

“I’ll see if I can get some industrial coupons. Then you can buy one at the department store.”

He asked, “Meier, you want to buy a watch?”

Song Chu nodded, “Yes, it’s inconvenient to tell the time without a watch.”

“How about we ask Third Older Brother’s family first? It might be easier for them to get industrial coupons for a watch,” Song Lao Si suggested.

“You just help me check the black market. I don’t want to trouble Third Older Brother with this,” Song Chu felt that favors should be used wisely, and she didn’t want to owe them this kind of favor.

“I have confidence in your abilities, Fourth Older Brother,” she coaxed.

Song Lao Si felt very good hearing this. He was proud to be trusted by his Little Sister and said with a big smile, “Don’t worry, Meier. I’ll go to the city tomorrow to get you the coupons.”

“Alright, I’ll be troubling you then, Fourth Older Brother.”

Song Chu paused and said, “Fourth Older Brother, do you know any leaders in the county town’s factories? Like the textile factory or the sugar factory?”

Song Lao Si smiled awkwardly, “I’m just a country bumpkin, how could I know any leaders from those big factories?”

“I do know a few workers,” he added, not wanting to lose face.

Song Chu thought for a moment and said, “Then can you contact them and ask them to help introduce me to the factory leaders?”

Song Lao Si was a bit hesitant, “That might be difficult.”

“Meier, are you really planning to take the oil to those factories to exchange for goods?” He figured out what his sister was up to.

Song Chu raised an eyebrow, “Of course, did you think I was deceiving the villagers?”

“Will that work? The leaders of those big factories, why would they bother with us?” Song Lao Si didn’t think it was feasible.

Song Chu was speechless, “Don’t underestimate yourself. This can be done.”

“I’ll handle the negotiations with the leaders,” she continued, “But I’ll leave it to you to get the introductions.”

She added, “You can use the oil from the oil pressing workshop to facilitate this. The oil used to ask for help will be considered a business expense.”

Hearing this, the hesitation on Song Lao Si’s face disappeared, “If we have oil, then it’s much easier. Just wait for my good news.”

He did have a few friends in the county town. If he used oil to ask for their help, they could definitely do it. It was just an introduction to the leaders, not a big deal. Those people should be willing.

“Okay, if you do this well, I’ll give you a reward,” Song Chu knew her Fourth Older Brother had unlimited potential.

Song Lao Si’s eyes lit up, “What reward?”

Song Chu smiled mysteriously, “I won’t tell you now, otherwise, there won’t be any surprise. Just do a good job for me, and you’ll definitely get plenty of benefits.”

Song Lao Si was a little anxious and curious. To get the reward sooner, he said, “Alright, I’ll go find my friends right now.”

“Go ahead,” Song Chu nodded.

Sorry, I was delayed by about ten minutes due to editing the text. Today’s update is complete. Thanks to those who tipped and voted~~ The first and second chapters have been revised, especially the second chapter which has been revised more extensively. You can go back and reread them~~