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Zhang Changtian nodded: "Yes, let them go to the village entrance."

Deng Jingshu thought for a moment: "It must be about Cheng Zi."

Zhang Changtian didn't say anything and walked out.

Deng Jingshu followed her out, closed the door, and the two walked towards the village entrance, one after the other.

On the way, Deng Jingshu couldn't help but nudge Zhang Changtian: "Chengzi is a good kid, but he's young and might not be able to handle things. Let's go and help him out, so he doesn't get bullied."

Zhang Changtian grunted in response and didn't say anything more.

But he knew in his heart that his wife was right.

Although Qian Cheng is capable, he is still a junior in the village.

To announce something in front of so many people, you need the support of an elder.

When he and Deng Jingshu stood there, everyone knew that with their support, no one could find fault with the matter.

As the two walked to the village entrance, the crowd automatically parted to make way for them.

When Aunt Li saw them, she greeted them, "Master Zhang, Veterinarian Deng, you're here too? Do you know what's up?"

Deng Jingshu smiled and said, "You'll know when you get here."

She glanced at the crowd and saw that Qian Cheng hadn't arrived yet. Knowing this, she and Zhang Changtian found an inconspicuous spot to stand and didn't move forward.

Zhang Changtian stood there with his hands behind his back, his face expressionless.

But when he stood there, he was like a pillar, steady and unwavering.

Someone nearby whispered, "Master Zhang is here too. Looks like this is no small matter."

"That's right, even Veterinarian Deng came."

The murmurs in the crowd gradually subsided.

Everyone was waiting to see what the captain was going to announce.

Captain Li and Qian Cheng arrived at the village entrance one after the other.

Captain Li walked ahead, an unlit cigarette between his fingers, his face expressionless, but his steps steady.

Qian Cheng followed behind.

The crowd automatically parted to make way.

The two walked to the middle and stood in place.

Captain Li glanced around and, seeing that most of the people had arrived, cleared his throat.

"Everyone's here? Okay, I have something to tell you."

Someone in the crowd couldn't wait any longer and asked, "Captain, what's going on? Why are you calling everyone to the village entrance like this? It's all so mysterious."

"That's right, I haven't finished my work in the fields yet."

"I haven't fed my pigs yet."

Captain Li waved his hand: "What's the rush? It won't take up much of your time."

He pulled Qian Cheng to his side and patted him on the shoulder.

"You all know him, right? Qian Cheng, the second son of the Qian family."

Someone in the crowd laughed.

"We all know each other, who wouldn't?"

"Isn't this the one who takes on six opponents?"

"I heard they beat Wang Shoujun pretty badly, and he's still locked up in jail."

"That kid looks so listless, but he's really ruthless."

Captain Li laughed too, and after everyone finished laughing, he continued, "It's good that you know each other. The reason I called you here today is related to what he said."

He paused, then raised his voice: "The brigade set up a production team sideline production group, and Qian Cheng was appointed as the group leader."

From then on, when he represented the brigade in handling matters, such as acquisitions, everything was compliant and legal.

There was a moment of silence in the crowd, then the buzzing started again.

"Side hustle group? What does that mean?"

"Team leader? This kid's the team leader?"

"Acquisition? Acquire what?"

Captain Li listened to the discussion but wasn't in a hurry. He waited until the noise subsided before explaining.

"The side hustle group is for those who do side hustles."

Our production team can't rely solely on farming; we need to find other ways to make a living.

Qian Cheng has the methods and connections to help everyone earn more money.

He glanced at Qian Cheng, signaling him to speak.

Qian Cheng took a step forward.

He looked around at the crowd and saw Zhang Changtian and Deng Jingshu standing on the side, as well as familiar faces like Aunt Li and Grandpa Wang, and many young people, all staring at him expectantly.

He wasn't intimidated and said, "Fellow villagers, Captain Li is right. Our production team can't earn much money all year round just by farming."

I've come up with a way to help everyone earn some extra income.

The crowd quieted down and all looked at him.

Qian Cheng said, "Spring is just around the corner, and the wild vegetables in the mountains will be ready to come out soon."

Aralia elata shoots, dandelion, bracken, and wild garlic grow all over the mountains and fields.

In previous years, everyone would just eat these things themselves, and the leftovers would just rot in the fields. This year is different; I'll harvest them.

Someone asked, "You're collecting them? What are you going to do with them?"

Qian Cheng didn't hide anything and spoke directly. Even if others knew the secret, it depended on whether they had the guts and the connections to pull it off. So Qian Cheng wasn't worried about the villagers stealing his business: "Sell to the mines and the factories in the county. Those workers have been eating cabbage and radishes all winter. They treat fresh wild vegetables like treasures. We'll collect the wild vegetables and deliver them to their canteens. They'll be happy, and we'll make money too."

Eyes lit up in the crowd.

"How about the price?"

Qian Cheng said, "It's 20% higher than the supply and marketing cooperatives."

These words caused an uproar in the crowd.

"Twenty percent higher?"

"The supply and marketing cooperative only pays a few cents per pound for wild vegetables. If the price is increased by 20%, wouldn't that be more than ten cents?"

"Really?"

"Can we believe it?"

Someone shouted, "So, does that mean you'll take whatever we dig up?"

Qian Cheng nodded: "Yes, as long as the quality isn't bad, not dry and rotten, I'll take them all."

Someone else asked, "Is it settled one payment at a time, or is it on credit?"

Qian Cheng laughed: "Receive it today, settle the payment today. You bring it here, I weigh it, and I pay you on the spot. Not a penny owed."

The buzzing from the crowd grew louder.

Aunt Li squeezed to the front and asked, "Chengzi, how much are those tender shoots per pound?"

Qian Cheng said, "Aralia elata shoots are precious, 15 cents a pound, dandelion is 10 cents, bracken is 10 cents, and wild garlic is 8 cents. The price depends on the quality; better ones can be more expensive."

"Fifteen cents?" Aunt Li's eyes widened. "The supply and marketing cooperative only charges twelve cents!"

People nearby exclaimed, "Really? It can be that tall?"

Qian Cheng said, "Auntie, what I say goes. The brigade's sideline business group is compliant and legal."

Captain Li is here, and Secretary Zheng knows that too.

If I'm lying, you can settle accounts with Captain Li.

Captain Li snorted from the side, "What do you want from me? It's not like I'm the one who accepted it."

Laughter erupted from the crowd.

The atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed.

Someone then asked, "When will the harvest begin?"

Qian Cheng said, "In about ten days, the wild vegetables will be ready. I will give you advance notice so that everyone can go up the mountain to pick them and bring them to the brigade headquarters, where I will collect them."

Someone else asked, "Any requirements? What kind of candidate is acceptable?"

Qian Cheng said, "Tender, fresh, not too old or rotten. The tender shoots of the prickly ash must be pinched off when they are very tender. The dandelion must not be flowering, the bracken must not be too old, and the wild garlic must have its roots intact. I will explain the specific standards later. In short, I want the kind that you can eat at home."

Everyone nodded in agreement.