Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space

Chapter 1003: At the County

Upon reaching the county, Li Yungui went straight to the supply and marketing cooperative.Zhao Manjiang saw Li Yungui coming and smiled, "Village Chief Li, how come you have time to come over today?"

Li Yungui decided to get straight to the point, "Director Zhao, I’m here to ask for your help."

Zhao Manjiang’s smile didn’t change, "Village Chief Li, just tell me what you need. As long as it’s something I can do, I definitely won’t refuse."

Be it watermelons or cabbages, they’ve greatly aided his work. Last year’s achievements had him included. As long as Li Yungui’s requests aren’t excessive, he would assist.

"Director Zhao, I come from the town, and our village wants to set up a large-scale chicken farm. The town has already agreed, and Mayor Xing has signed off, yet I’m feeling uncertain upon reaching the county. I’m hoping Director Zhao could help speak on our behalf at the county."

Zhao Manjiang hadn’t anticipated being approached for this matter. However, setting up a chicken farm would indeed bring definite benefits to him.

"Village Chief Li truly has great ideas." Zhao Manjiang neither agreed nor refused but instead took the two papers handed over by Li Yungui and read them seriously.

He felt increasingly satisfied as he read on. The person who wrote this application surely has long-term dealings with higher-ups, as every point hit the mark.

"Let’s go, I’ll accompany Village Chief Li for a visit. From now on, the county’s supply and marketing cooperative will rely on Village Chief Li for eggs."

"Thank you, Director Zhao, thank you so much. Regardless of the outcome, I represent all villagers of Li Family Village in thanking you."

Zhao Manjiang had a very good impression of Li Yungui. He never approached him for personal matters. Such a person is upright, selfless, and extremely qualified as a village leader.

The two went straight to the county to find the Mayor.

Li Yungui directly handed in the application, "Mayor Tang, this is our application from Li Family Village. Our village has a small population with many elderly and incapable of labor, which prompted me to find them something to do. It’s a festive occasion for our family, and buying eggs has become difficult. It suddenly occurred to me that raising chickens isn’t strenuous and can be done by older folks; they all have experience raising chickens. We will certainly respond to the higher-ups’ call and will not let individuals secretly raise chickens.

Therefore, I thought our village could collectively set up a chicken farm, allowing the elderly to work, assigning them tasks to contribute their residual heat."

This idea was advised by Wen Zhenzong to Li Yungui. Speaking like this would ensure leadership consideration.

Tang Wanzhong listened to Li Yungui and looked at the application he handed in.

"Old Li, your idea is excellent, but I think there are some issues. If you do this, others might imitate, making management difficult at that point."

"Mayor Tang, wouldn’t that be good? Even if our village sets up a chicken farm, it won’t suffice to supply all county residents eating grain. If more chicken farms are set up, we’ll not only have ample supply but can also support outside counties, isn’t it?"

Tang Wanzhong laughed, seeing that Li Yungui came prepared.

He glanced at Zhao Manjiang on the side. The head of the supply and marketing cooperative was invited.

"Village Chief Li, since you have such thorough plans, what is your plan?"

Without hesitation, Li Yungui said, "Mayor Tang, this year our village will build a chicken farm, letting each household’s elderly start hatching chicks, ensuring about four to five hundred in number. Naturally, not all hatched chicks will be hens; little roosters will be raised until the festival for the supply and marketing cooperative.

Ensuring two hundred hens, a university student from our village knows the formula for chicken feed, and with scientific breeding, I believe producing a hundred eggs a day is achievable.

Regarding food supply, our village has plenty of stored grain, ensuring there’s no instance of being unable to feed."

"Haha, Village Chief Li has thought things through very well. Alright, I agree, but you should head to the Revolutionary Committee for record-keeping, making it easier to proceed."

"Thank you, Mayor Tang, thank you. When I return, I will surely inform all villagers that Mayor Tang overcame all difficulties to support our chicken farm initiative."

Tang Wanzhong laughed heartily. "Village Chief Li, there’s no need for that. This is the achievement of Village Chief Li."

"How could that be? Without Mayor Tang’s support, no matter how great our ideas are, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish them."

I, Li Yungui, am no fool. As long as Mayor Tang signs, I keep expressing gratitude on the side.

Tang Wanzhong felt comfortable hearing Li Yungui’s words; this person understands.

Holding the signed application from the Mayor, Li Yungui and Zhao Manjiang left the office.

"Village Chief Li, even without me, you’d surely succeed."

"That’s not true. Without Director Zhao by my side, I wouldn’t feel assured."

"Haha, then I’ll accompany Village Chief Li for the record-keeping."

Li Yungui felt extremely excited; the only step left is at the city level. Tomorrow, I’ll go with Xiao Jiang to ensure city leaders know about our scientific chicken farming.

Filing for record-keeping was quite simple; with the Mayor’s signature, everything proceeded smoothly.

Walking down the street, Li Yungui hadn’t eaten or drunk all day, yet wasn’t hungry because most matters were successfully resolved. What compares to this joy?

"Thank you, Director Zhao, I’m heading back now. Tomorrow, I’ll go to the city. Once officially approved, I’ll let the village start hatching chicks."

"I’ll first wish Village Chief Li success."

"Thank you, Director Zhao, for all your trouble today."

"No worries, I didn’t do much."

"Haha, Director Zhao serves as my ace in the hole, my source of confidence."

Li Yungui’s words pleased Zhao Manjiang, believing this was someone worth befriending.

Both genuinely sought to bond, so there was no further formalities.

Li Yungui boarded the car back to the town, feeling warm-hearted. Success or failure depends on tomorrow, yet city leaders must consider town and county opinions.

So, the current situation marks a seventy percent chance of success.

He reached home past six, with Qu Xiaoli very worried; her husband had been out for so long and might have had no place to eat.

Li Yungui directly cycled to Wei Kaiyun’s home.

Their family was preparing to eat, with cornmeal porridge and fried radish balls for dinner.

"Guodong, go tell your second aunt that your second uncle is dining at our place." Wei Kaiyun jokingly instructed.

"Alright."

"Guodong, wait, take some radish balls over." Jiang Xinyu called out to stop Lv Guodong, who was about to run off.

Li Yungui finally felt hungry, after drinking a large cup of hot water, he felt slightly better.

"Village Chief Li, no rush, let’s eat first and discuss everything else post-meal."

"Alright, I’m really hungry. Just smelling the fried radish balls makes my mouth water."

"Uncle Li, the radish balls at my house are delicious." Shi Jing said with a cheerful grin.

"Indeed, I needn’t taste; just the aroma is delightful."