Farming Space Makes Me Rich

Chapter 198: Helping the Village

After dinner, the Xiao Family had another family meeting.

"Dad, many villagers plant vegetables, and some of them use Little Light's manure as fertilizer." Xiao Lingyu said, "Even though the taste of their crops is different from ours, it's still much better than those on the market."

"Yu 'Er, you mean..." Father Xiao caught on immediately. The others as well.

Xiao Mingyang and his wife didn't grow many vegetables. Xiao Mingyang often worked outside and only came back during the paddy planting season. Liu Chunhua had to look after Xiao Xiaohui, so she only planted a small vegetable garden. Furthermore, her second sister would always supply them with vegetables.

Xiao Lingyu said, "I wish to buy their vegetables. When we signed the land contract, we did say I would be able to buy their harvest."

Xiao Mingyang nodded. "That's a good idea. However, I don't think there are many families who actually farm vegetables."

"We'll take as many as we can get! We'll buy everything the other villagers can offer!" Xiao Lingyu said, "These days, there will probably be more people coming here to buy vegetables. We can suggest for them to try the vegetables from the other villagers. Of course, the price will be lower compared to ours." Xiao Lingyu thought and added, "Many people will come because of their children. The crowd will die off after the university entrance exam is over, so I believe the villagers should have enough."

Xiao Zhengyang nodded. "Yu 'Er, if people come in the next few days, we should direct them directly to the other villagers' farms, instead of us purchasing the crops from the other villagers. What do you think?"

The fact that Yu 'Er's vegetables were selling well in the county town had already attracted the jealousy of some villagers. If they could share the wealth, the Xiao Family would turn that jealousy into gratitude. After all, if they bought the vegetables from the villagers, they might suspect them of taking the middle-man fee.

Xiao Lingyu nodded. "Yes, Dad, that is a better idea! We'll go and talk to the village chief about it later!"

"Why not go now?"

"Okay!"

...

The village chief was surprised when he heard their plan. "You intend to get the other villagers to sell their vegetables too?"

"Yes, village chief!"

"Haha, that's a good thing!" The village chief laughed. "I'll announce a meeting and see which family has vegetables to sell."

"Village chief, wait!" Xiao Lingyu stopped him. "The vegetables sold must be grown using Little Light's manure, and they must be free from pesticides." Xiao Lingyu brought up the conditions, "The customers are here for my family's vegetables. My family's crops are organic, non-polluting green vegetables. Therefore, the other villagers cannot cheat my customers with vegetables treated with pesticides. If I find out, they will not be allowed to pick Little Light's manure anymore."

"But..." The village chief was a little hesitant. "Lingyu, there are not that many villagers who don't use pesticides. This will not go over well with the villagers."

Xiao Lingyu said firmly, "Village chief, this has to be done. We're creating a brand. In the future, I plan to help the whole village sell their crops.

"In that case, why don't you help me and ask how many villagers don't use pesticides for farming their vegetables first?"

When the village chief heard Xiao Lingyu, he was excited. "Lingyu, you're serious? You're going to help invigorate the economy of the whole village?"

Xiao Lingyu said, "Village chief, that will depend on the villagers of Taoyuan Village."

The village chief nodded. "I understand what you mean. I'll gather all the villagers for a meeting now."

Xiao Lingyu was offering the villagers a way to get rich.

The village chief immediately announced the meeting. Not long after, everyone gathered at the village committee.

"What's wrong with Xiao Taiyang? Why have a meeting so late at night?"

"It must be something important. Let's go and take a look."

After receiving the notice from the village chief, most of the 180 families in Taoyuan Village came over. Of course, some families pretended to be deaf and stayed at home to watch Tv. When they received the news the next day, they were filled with regret. If they had known earlier, they would definitely have gone for the meeting.

Soon, the villagers gathered. Someone asked nervously, "Village chief, is there something urgent? It's already so late at night!"

The village chief smiled and said, "Everyone, don't be anxious. It's good news!"

Good News? The most recent good news was about road construction. They didn't expect another good news so soon. Many people looked at each other.

"Village chief, can you tell us what's going on? What's the good news?" Someone asked curiously.

The village chief patiently said, "Let's wait. After ten minutes, when everyone is here, we can talk about it."

The villagers curled their lips and didn't say anything else. They found a seat and sat down. However, there wasn't enough space in the village meeting room. Many people brought chairs from their homes. People spread up into groups to discuss the purpose of this sudden meaning.

Then, everyone discovered Xiao Zhengyang and his daughter had been there before all of them. They guessed that the good news might be related to Xiao Zhengyang and his daughter. This guess was quickly confirmed ten minutes later.

"Everyone, quiet down. The meeting is starting!" The village chief held the megaphone and said loudly, "We've gathered everyone here because we have something to tell everyone. As I said, this is good news."

"Village chief, don't keep us in suspense.. Hurry up and tell us. What exactly is this good news?"