You were sent to participate in a transformation program, not to participate in poverty alleviation.

A slight commotion arose in the crowd, but it quickly subsided.

"First, I won't accept matsutake mushrooms that are too small!"

Qin Hao gestured a length.

"It must be at least 5 centimeters or more."

Why? Because the young spores haven't had a chance to spread their spores yet.

If we dig it up completely now and eat all the offspring, what will we do next year?

What will happen the year after next? Will matsutake mushrooms still be able to grow on these mountains?

"This is a business that can be done for a long time; it's the future treasure trove of our Shiwa Village!"

Dear uncles and elders, please don't let the small, immediate gains jeopardize the future generations' livelihood!

Qin Hao's voice was powerful and resonant, striking a chord in the hearts of every villager.

Although they hadn't read many books, as farmers, they understood the principle of "where there's life, there's hope" better than anyone.

"Secondly, and most importantly."

Qin Hao continued.

"Before you all officially go into the mountains to pick fruit, you must first learn the techniques from me!"

There are specific techniques for finding the mushroom beds, how to use the shovel, and how to backfill the soil.

We absolutely cannot do what we used to do, turning the surrounding soil upside down and severing the mycelium underground just to dig up a mushroom!

"Our Liangshan region is blessed by the heavens with such excellent matsutake mushroom resources."

This is a huge advantage! As long as we protect it and make good use of it.

In the future, these mushrooms covering the mountains and fields will be able to become the travel expenses to send our village children out of the mountains.

It becomes the bricks and tiles for everyone to build new houses, and the medicine money for the elderly to pay for medical treatment!

"Dear uncles and elders, I only have these two rules. Do you all understand? Can you follow them?!"

Qin Hao's final shout was full of imposing momentum.

After a brief silence, a unified roar erupted from the crowd, startling the birds in the trees into flapping their wings and flying away.

"able!!"

"We'll do as Young Master Qin says!"

"If anyone dares to dig up our livelihood and cut off our profits, I, Old Li, will be the first to object!"

The villagers excitedly waved their fists.

Although they didn't quite understand big terms like "ecological protection" and "sustainable development," they believed in Qin Hao.

That pampered rich kid earned a bicycle and a truckload of meat in just one night through his own abilities.

This proves that they are smart and capable!

In this world, people always instinctively tend to follow the strong.

Qin Hao's demonstrated strength is the best proof of his ability.

Seeing the excited villagers, Qin Hao smiled again.

"Alright! Since everyone has agreed, let's get started!"

Qin Hao made the decision on the spot.

"Those who want to learn, meet at the big tree at the village entrance at six o'clock tomorrow morning."

There are too many people; I can't teach them all by myself.

So for the first batch, I only brought twenty quick and agile young people.

Once they've learned it, they can teach everyone else.

This is what we call "a single spark can start a prairie fire!"

That night, Shiwa Village was destined to be sleepless.

Every household is discussing learning a skill tomorrow.

The once lifeless village suddenly came alive with unprecedented vitality.

Meanwhile, inside the director's tent.

Director Wang Gang stared at Qin Hao, who commanded a huge following, on the surveillance footage, and hesitated for a long time before bringing the teacup in his hand to his lips.

"this……"

Wang Gang muttered to himself.

"Is this still a reality show like 'Transformation'? This kid's acting like he's giving a rural revitalization presentation!"

The assistant director next to him swallowed hard.

"Director, shall we...continue filming?"

"Take a picture! Of course, take a picture!"

Wang Gang slapped his thigh suddenly, his eyes gleaming.

"This material is amazing!"

A rich kid went to the countryside and didn't cause trouble; instead, he led the whole village to prosperity.

This contrast and this concept are sure to trend on social media!

This episode is going to be legendary!

……

On the morning of the third day, just as dawn was breaking.

The once quiet area under the big tree at the village entrance is now bustling with people.

Almost all the able-bodied people in the village came.

Although Qin Hao said he would only bring the first batch of young people, everyone still couldn't help but come and watch, afraid of missing out on a chance to make money.

Qin Hao didn't hesitate either. After washing up, he appeared before everyone looking refreshed and energetic.

With sharp eyes, he quickly selected twenty young men from the crowd who looked strong and had bright, alert eyes.

Among them were Li's relatives who spoke up for him yesterday, as well as several men who were usually very capable workers in the village.

"Just the twenty of you, grab your baskets and come with me!"

With a wave of his hand, Qin Hao led this "pioneering team to get rich" into the mountains in a grand procession.

The cameraman behind them, Lao Zhang, learned his lesson this time.

Last night I borrowed a pair of liberation shoes from a villager, and now I'm gritting my teeth and following closely behind.

In the early morning in the Liangshan Mountains, the air is shrouded in mist and so humid that you could wring water out of it.

Qin Hao led twenty young people to a mixed forest of red pine.

"Everyone watch carefully, I will only demonstrate three times."

Qin Hao stopped under a pine tree and pointed to a slightly raised patch of pine needles on the ground:

"Look here, matsutake mushrooms usually like to grow in places where pine and oak trees are mixed, and they often grow in 'one nest'."

Don't rush to sell if you see this kind of bulge.

He squatted down, took out a sharpened wooden stick, and carefully parted the pine needles to reveal a matsutake mushroom underneath.

"Place the stick accurately, pry gently, and be sure to protect the mycelium at the root."

Qin Hao demonstrated and explained at the same time, his movements were fluid and graceful.

"After removing it, the most important thing comes next—backfilling!"

He grabbed some humus from the side, filled the pit, covered it with pine needles, and gently patted it down.

This is called "leaving an entrance for the mushrooms".

As long as the environment here is not damaged, new matsutake mushrooms will grow here in a few days or next year.

This is the only long-term solution!

Twenty young people formed a circle, not daring to blink, staring intently at Qin Hao's every move.

After the demonstration, Qin Hao had them disperse and find their own targets, while he provided guidance and corrections from the sidelines.

"Hey! You there, don't use a hoe! Use a wooden stick!"

"Ergouzi, that's too small! It's only the size of a thumb, why are you digging it up? Bury it back!"

"That hole wasn't filled in! Are you trying to let the mycelium dry out and die?"

For the entire morning, Qin Hao acted like a strict mentor, traversing back and forth through the woods.

Although he was exhausted and covered in sweat, he felt a sense of accomplishment as he watched these young people go from being clumsy to becoming more skilled.

They worked until 3 p.m., and when Qin Hao saw that everyone's baskets were full of goods, he ordered them to stop.

Although these were all beginners, Qin Hao had spent a lot of time teaching them.

Therefore, each person did not collect too much, with the most being two or three jin and the least being just over one jin.

But for Qin Hao, that was enough.