Her Cultivation Diary-Chapter 1977 - 1741: Arrival and Water Cups (Part 2)

Chapter 1977: Chapter 1741: Arrival and Water Cups (Part 2)

The leader’s gaze turned towards the depths of the small shop, showing a hint of curiosity:

"What kind of water bottle is so popular? I’ll go check it out too."

As he moved, the two people beside him immediately followed.

Master Jiang looked on from the side, feeling that this posture was not like regular folks.

However, now that the village is gaining fame, many wealthy city bosses come over with their secretaries and drivers to buy things, carrying a bag of vegetables and tofu in one hand and two big radishes in the other.

It’s not surprising at all.

...

The internal structure of the rural small shop is very simple.

But with more and more tourists coming, the inventory is becoming more complete.

At a glance now, it looks like a fully stocked mini supermarket at the entrance of a residential area.

Yet, placed prominently in front of the tobacco and alcohol counter are rows of colorful plastic water bottles.

He, with such a demeanor, though dressed simply, carefully observed the surroundings, prompting the shop owner’s wife to quickly greet:

"Feel free to look around, we guarantee the quality of the bottles, they’re made from good materials! Not those toxic ones."

She even took out the packaging box: "Look at this brand, it’s a decades-old brand. My cost price isn’t cheap, just selling as a side item."

This is true.

The profit from these bottles isn’t very high, but just like the shop’s cigarettes, they primarily attract people here.

Among ten people, two or three will conveniently buy something else, and the profit naturally accumulates.

The rural small shop usually operates on thin margins.

The leader took a look at the bottle, pondering over the brand for a moment, then recalled:

"Isn’t this a Ning Province brand? An old domestic product."

The shop owner’s wife nodded: "In the countryside, we’re used to using bottles from this brand, cheap yet durable, no worry even if they bump around on the ground."

Moreover, it’s a local brand, so it’s cheap to procure!

"This huge water bottle, you can fill it up with cold tea in the mountains, or with half a bottle of herbal tea from Doctor Xiaoguo, won’t you drink to your heart’s content?"

She also pointed out the flaws:

"Bringing your glass tea cup won’t do, not only is it bulky, but a sip and it’s gone, needs constant refilling in summer."

With this brief description, the middle-aged man in front happily exclaimed:

"Makes sense! Let’s take three! I’ll pay!"

Secretary Wang and Driver Niu were a bit slower, yet unsurprisingly received the oversized water bottle as a gift.

Secretary Wang seemed fine, but Driver Niu looked at this kettle-like bottle, feeling amused and helpless.

Not to mention if he dares to drink from it regularly, just where in the car would he place such a big bottle? Under the seat?

But the leader didn’t notice this; he merely joyfully held the empty bottle and watched for a while on the roadside—

The university students were full of energy, now accompanied by equally energetic youths hustling around fiercely.

The techniques may not be exquisite, but their vigor was fully displayed.

Seeing this, the leader casually asked: "This recreational area is quite nice, when was it built? Was it by the village?"

The shop owner’s wife chatted casually: "Where would the village get that funding? Last year we were still dirt poor. Forget about creating this recreational zone, even just installing a few street lights wouldn’t be possible without funding from above."

As for this large plot, Lao Song’s family negotiated with the village to lease people’s land, then fill and build over it. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Including those two rows of buildings, underneath is an indoor grand hall, also given to our village. It’s now our Village Department, where villagers hold meetings and whatnot..."

Oh?

The leader was intrigued: "The village still holds meetings, does everyone participate?"

In the past, if there was something important to announce, villages and teams were accustomed to holding meetings like this. But in recent years, such practices have evidently diminished.

The shop owner’s wife nodded: "Yes, things like Lao Song’s family concentrating on plant seedlings pricing, or any big village plan... all discussed here."

"Everyone participates, many older folks aren’t savvy with phones, so when there’s a meeting call, the village party secretary arranges cars to bring them over, everyone can have a say."

Then the leader looked at this recreational area: The space is quite large, but in this location, isn’t it occupying arable land?

"Isn’t this against policy?"

The shop owner’s wife looked at him with suspicion.

After a moment she said: "This is approved by our party secretary, following procedures, it’s only built when allowed."

Policies don’t permit us to use arable land, but the problem is that this land has been barren for over ten years. All that’s growing are mosquitoes, and snakes, pests, what use is keeping it?"