Her Cultivation Diary-Chapter 1181 - 1155. Core Competitiveness

As for another direction of rural development—Do the villagers have their own special skills?

For the first 20 years, they farmed in the loess soil, and for the next 20 years, they carried luggage to work all over the country... What special skills can withstand such wear and tear?

Weaving a straw mat, making a basket, working as a carpenter or mason, these are the skills they have now.

Lady Tang looked at Secretary Xiaozu: "Without specialty skills, even if we build roads, it’s hard to attract people to stay. To develop, the current method is for Xiaosong to provide some good vegetable seeds and seedlings."

"Whether the villagers sell them themselves, are collected uniformly, or attract nearby people to drive over to buy them, it’s all good."

Nowadays, people spend more on food, with many willing to drive for hours just to savor a meal.

Although buying vegetables may not happen every day, if an area can let the surrounding villages know their vegetables are good, then the future will be promising as long as we maintain this.

Secretary Xiaozu pondered: "If it really becomes sizable, we can organize activities to draw crowds, like charging ten yuan for a ticket to allow people to pick vegetables themselves."

Initially, subsidies from the township can be applied for, but as long as everyone has this idea, the village will gradually attract more people over time.

Once young people earn money, more will be willing to return for development. By then, agritourism, fishing zones, etc., will slowly develop, step by step, ensuring a better quality of life for everyone.

Teacher Tang nodded: "That’s correct, but we still need to see the seeds and seedlings Xiaosong provides specifically."

Now it’s Professor Song’s turn.

He flipped through his notebook twice and first praised Song Tan: "The confidentiality is well maintained. I still don’t know what you used to improve these... But that’s a good thing."

Professor Song reminded her: "You must stay alert like this—Also, the strawberry seedlings you improved two months ago were planted at Tian Tian’s home and performed exceptionally well."

Tian Tian’s family is meticulous, recording daily changes. Professor Song only visited a few times but could already tell they were different from ordinary ones.

"You’ve all tasted the strawberries that were brought over before, of course, they can’t compare to ours at home, but compared to what’s on the market... I sent them out for a student to compare, and he also sent back some fresh ones... It’s different, indeed different."

"Like the improved radish and cabbage seedlings you distributed before, they taste distinctly better than what’s sold on the market. Even those not sensitive to taste can tell."

Professor Song laughed: "Song Tan, you’re the core competitive advantage of the entire village."

But how to ensure this competitive edge isn’t coveted by others and still maintain a good relationship with the villagers, that’s within Secretary Xiaozu’s domain.

What he can do should be based on the land: "Just in time, Yan Ran and a few others are coming over. If villagers are interested and bold enough, let’s have some students help oversee and tidy up their wasteland, manage scientifically, with more manual labor and no chemicals."

"Come spring, Song Tan can provide some vegetable seedlings to plant, yielding some income."

The trust among villagers is not an issue, given that the previous planting of radishes and cabbages generated considerable income.

Also, since it’s tidying their own land, it naturally doesn’t cost much, anyone with foresight would be willing to change.

Just, Song Tan cannot give away seedlings for free—

"Song Tan, do you have any thoughts?"

Song Tan’s idea was simple—

"Work for me! Exchange labor for seedlings. Specifically what work, you all discuss."

Secretary Xiaozu nodded: "Alright! Wait for this news to spread gradually—Oh, Fuqiang’s contract can be signed tomorrow, when do you plan to start the construction of the guest house?"

Upon this topic, Zhang Yanping and Xin Jun exchanged glances: "We’re consulting Zhao Fangyuan on the design, once it’s ready, construction can start anytime after the new year."

The pace of building houses in rural areas is quite fast, should be completed by Qingming at the latest.

"And Lun Chuan?" Secretary Xiaozu looked at Song Tan.

Song Tan felt helpless: "How would I know? He should be about the same—I’ll go call him."

When it came to discussing business at home, Lun Chuan had always avoided it. Now wandering in the greenhouse with Qin Yunhe, they were drooling.

"We’ve toured around, can you message Song Tan for us to have a taste!"

"Yeah, otherwise what’s the use of this greenhouse—Chuan Er, my yard also has 100 square meters, do you think if I build a greenhouse and buy some good seedlings from Song Tan, I can grow these kinds of things?"

It’s He Kuang with such unrealistic fantasies. Lun Chuan glanced at him and suddenly asked: "Is the pot of Zhuding Red I gave you last year still alive?"

He Kuang fell into a suspicious silence.

Well... not sure why, but it just died.

Lun Chuan closed his eyes: "Zhuding Red, in our flower growers’ eyes, is easier to maintain than pigs... even if you ignore it, just leave its bulb on some soil!"

"I know, I know, didn’t you give me instructions?" He Kuang said awkwardly, "I couldn’t see it sprouting roots for a while, worried it wouldn’t root, so I lifted it up a few times to check..."

Qin Yun laughed wildly nearby: "Mine is doing great, my wife is excellent at growing flowers, look at this photo!"

He whipped out his phone to show, and Lun Chuan glanced at the pot with a Zhuding Red bulb buried securely, indeed it was alive.

But it was merely alive.

He remained silent for a while, evidently recalling whether he had clearly written the growing instructions.

Or was the video explanation incorrect?

Seeing his demeanor, Qin Yun gradually quieted down too. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel-com

The two brothers exchanged glances, clearly confirming they lack the talent for farming.

Yet, rarely did the three manage to hang out, Qin Yun was still intrigued: "Chuan Er, are you a romance enthusiast?"

"Why, it’s only been two days since dating, yet you’re willing to spend millions developing a guest house in the village? Don’t blame me for saying it bluntly, but if you break up later..."

This possibility worried He Kuang too.

After all, Song Tan seemed so unexpectedly affectionate, it naturally makes people think of loss. Breaking up while investments are in the village could lead to disputes.

Though the two brothers were unreliable, they understood that Lun Chuan never had a single relationship over the years, if a breakup happens—

Would he be devastated?

With hope, they wished to hear reassuring words from Lun Chuan, but he defied expectations, instead smirking with satisfied expression:

"She won’t."

"Haven’t you noticed? It’s not only me seeking clear identity before investing emotions, but Song Tan too."

"Her openness and comfort lie in being unafraid of hurt. After all, she’s capable of supporting herself."

"Coincidentally, so am I."

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