Chapter 251: Chapter 251

Cai Meina carefully complained a bit to Gong Ruini about Zhao Guangran after learning about the matter.

"Initially, I thought I could help Ni Zi and your brother earn some more money, sigh."

Cai Meina wasn’t envious of the money in the children’s hands, but rather she enjoyed seeing her son and daughter getting up early every day excited to earn money.

In the past few days, although her daughter managed things well, her son’s lifeless expressions caused Cai Meina a lot of heartache.

Gong Ruini could only sigh, but she must not let Cai Meina hold any grudges in her heart, "Mom, even if it wasn’t Zhao Guangran who encountered it, it would’ve been my brother."

From initially being furious to now, Gong Ruini’s mood has really calmed a lot; if some things cannot be changed, then one must adapt.

"If there’s no way to gather more herbs, then I can take a break and read some books." Thinking about it, it’s not much of a loss; truth be told, lately, Gong Ruini has indeed been feeling tired.

This, in fact, is good news. Cai Meina looked at Gong Ruini for a long time, not noticing any discontent on her face; since her daughter had no objections, there was no need for her to fuss over these small issues.

Moreover, these days, Zhan Jing’s mood isn’t great either. Though her face isn’t exactly gloomy, there’s at least a lack of smiles.

"Don’t bother Aunt Zhan these days." Knowing her daughter is sensible, Cai Meina still gave a reminder or two.

Gong Ruini certainly wouldn’t provoke Zhan Jing when she’s unhappy, didn’t she see even Zhao Guangran, who is a bit tougher, got scolded by Zhan Jing?

Since there isn’t a good attitude even towards her own son, Gong Ruini would certainly not go headlong into it at this time.

"Sigh, it’s really disaster from nowhere." Gong Ruini could only say this, "Uncle Zhao will go to the nearby supply cooperative to inquire about the situation tomorrow."

The local county can’t easily handle so many herbal medicines, perhaps we can find another place. Fortunately, where they are is at the junction of several nearby counties, otherwise converting the herbs into money would be an issue.

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After encouraging those kids in the village with enthusiasm, we can’t then tell them there’s no way to make money from what they gathered, right? How would that dampen their enthusiasm?

Zhao Gang had just returned to the village entrance with his ox cart and saw both the team leader and the secretary waiting at the village entrance.

"Team leader, secretary, I’m back." Zhao Gang knew that even though on the surface it seemed like the children were just playing, it was actually about making money for each household.

The team leader was anxious, and Zhao Gang’s agreement to teach a bit made things easier, but the key issue is the quantity that the procurement station can purchase, easily fulfilling the quota.

Zhao Gang hadn’t even had a sip of water before handing what he noted down to the team leader, "This is the procurement quantity for the nearby counties this month."

Although busy all day, Zhao Gang was quite pleased, "This month’s procurement volume is nothing to worry about."

The village chief glanced quickly at the figures and was incredibly happy, all previous worries were gone, and now he was considering increasing investment.

The brigade’s annual income is only so much, and the distributed money is just about the same amount, even if there’s a big harvest, more grain is submitted, and it’s impossible for the members to have much income, whereas this income is additional, and the team leader was trying all sorts of ways to have more income for everyone.

"Although there’s a considerable number of things, I think we should be prudent." Zhao Gang noticed the team leader’s eager expression and offered a reminder or two.

Don’t be fooled by the herbs that grew all over the mountains and wastelands because previously nobody paid much attention. Now that it is known they can be sold for money, who would let them go?

Zhao Gang didn’t want such a good long-term business deal to be terminated because of some people’s greed.

Yes, why be greedy? Have we forgotten those hardest three years when even tree bark wasn’t spared to keep everyone from starvation? More than a decade has passed since then, and the mountains have only recently recovered.

If greed again led to the depletion of resources, how could they continue to earn money in the future?

"Don’t worry, I will call a good meeting, the small and seed-containing herbs are not to be picked."

"By the way, will there be continuous annual procurement of this stuff in the future?" The team leader wasn’t entirely familiar with these matters, but he guessed Zhao Gang and the others should be clear.

Zhao Gang nodded, "I have noted down the varieties that are abundant here and have a high purchase volume."

"Good, good." The team leader expressed that he wanted to start the village-wide meeting today, "By the way, talk to Doctor Zhan about processing herbs, I plan to let a few kids in the village learn, and let each family get some manual fees for it."

Ah, just assigning a few to follow the wife to learn? Zhao Gang was stunned. Previously, the intention was to mobilize many children to learn; what led to this change in tone, what situation has emerged?

Zhao Gang didn’t understand, but since the team leader didn’t say why, why make trouble? The more kids taught, the busier his wife would be.

Zhan Jing was relieved after receiving the news Zhao Gang relayed, "Is the selection also arranged by the village?"

Zhao Gang replied with a nod; this matter was something they as a couple couldn’t decide, everyone knew once mastered, this is also a skill. Even if one can’t find a job, at least they can process herbal medicine at home and earn some money.

As soon as something is tied to money, it isn’t easy to resolve; carelessness can easily offend people.

"That makes things easier for me, by the way, will they send someone with connections?" Even though Zhan Jing lifted one concern, there were still many tangled matters at heart.

"If they send someone clever, so be it, but if it’s an idiot, I will collapse." As already busy, if it’s either an idiot or someone who thinks they’re clever, Zhan Jing would rather take on more students.

Let them compare eventually and see if they dare to pretend capable in front of others.

This Zhao Gang couldn’t know; after hearing the news, he immediately and swiftly returned home to tell his wife the good news.

Humph, trying to report good news having gathered nothing, is his brain water-filled? Zhan Jing was full of dissatisfaction.

"Go ask the brigade how the selection is determined, I don’t want any troublesome household to come." Zhan Jing indicated that this kind of matter needing outside contact could only be dealt by her husband.

Zhao Gang nearly cried, could he handle this?

Although unclear about how the selection is done, it’s evident there would be a vying situation, is it suitable for him to show up?

No matter how pitiful Zhao Gang pretended, Zhan Jing remained unmoved, continually signaling with her eyes for Zhao Gang to quickly and effectively settle the matter.

Gong Ruini was watching the entire proceedings from the side, declaring Aunt Zhan’s prowess, easily subduing the previously smug Zhao Gang.

"Aunt Zhan, will they come home for classes?" Gong Ruini suddenly remembered an important matter.

Well, Zhan Jing was dumbfounded. Normally, they should have classes at home, but the current home situation isn’t suitable for children to come.

Zhan Jing signaled Zhao Guangran to call Zhao Gang back, this was the most crucial matter.