Chapter 835: Condition Changed....
Translator: Endlessæantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Su Binglan smiled when she saw everyone’s eager expressions. The customs here were straightforward, and she seemed to think of the Su Teng villagers when she looked at everyone here.
She said, “Your days will only improve from now on. This place will prosper.”
It was good that Yang County had a natural hot spring. Once this place developed, the countys value would rise.
Everyone looked at Su Binglan’s gentle smile and believed their county would improve. They happily carried their baskets home and began gathering the seeds. There were enough seeds for everyone to plant.
When the time came, this place would become a tomato production area. The villagers could imagine a mountain covered in tomatoes. It would look gorgeous before they knew it.
Moreover, people would visit the village once Su Binglan built a villa in the hot spring. The scenery would be good, too.
Su Binglan returned to Grandaunt Yangs house shortly after. The old woman and her family also helped her with the tomato seeds.
Su Wenxiu told Yang Cheng to rest, but the latter could not bear to stay idle. He said, “I might not be able to do physical work now, but I can sit while gathering the seeds. Let me help, Doctor Wenxiu.”
Yang Cheng looked at Su Wenxiu pleadingly. The former only wanted to help and be of use. Su Wenxiu could only agree when he saw Yang Chengs gaze. Even Doctor Yangs son came to help.
Although the boy was still a child, he was earnest in his work. His mother also helped. Su Binglan looked at the two little boys and sighed. She realized their parents had not spoiled them.
The two were sensible and considerate of their parents. They knew how to help and did whatever they could. Su Binglan felt it was an excellent trait to have.
Since that was the case, she knew these children would grow up to have a solid ability to live well. If everyone worked together, they could complete their tasks quickly.
Soon, they gathered plenty of seeds. The following day, Chief Yang organized a large number of workers to begin building the factories.
However, some villagers stayed home. Su Binglan gathered them in the fields and taught them how to cultivate tomatoes. She taught the Yang villagers, and then they would spread her teachings to others. She also distributed the seeds for free.
In a short period, everyone within ten miles of Yang County knew that the capable Miss Su had come to help everyone prosper. Moreover, she paid everyone sixty coppers at the end of the day.
Everyone excitedly ran home with their earnings. Therefore, they believed Su Binglan’s claims even more. Everyone woke up early every day to continue building the factories. The villagers worked hard.
Everyone woke up early every day to build a factory.
Time passed quickly, and Su Binglan had already been in Yang County for half a month. The villagers had also completed the three factories because many people worked together.
Chief Yang had gathered villagers from more than ten different villages to help build the factories. Su Binglan went to check on the factories and found that they had built them perfectly according to her blueprints.
She then hired people to work in those factories. The people of Yang County had known about the job opportunities in advance and were waiting for the news.
As soon as Su Binglan said that she would start hiring, everyone would rush over to line up for the job. She then helped the villagers install a waterwheel. She also modified their farming tools.
When they built the factory, Su Binglan organized a portion of the villagers to start making ketchup, bamboo tubes, wooden barrels, and other things. Of course, she divided them into groups and kept the ketchup recipe to herself.
The workers only knew specific steps to making ketchup. It was to prevent anyone from leaking the ketchup-making method. If someone leaked the information, it would affect the lives of everyone in Yang County.
Since only Su Binglan knew the recipe, people could only buy ketchup from Yang County. It would benefit the locals. Sometimes, she would even teach everyone a few home-cooked dishes. She also taught everyone how to make dumplings.
The dumplings the villagers typically made were not as tasty as Su Binglan’s, so she taught them a lot about seasoning.
Many of the villagers learned to cook better from Su Binglan, so their families’ eating habits improved exponentially. Most could only cook with common wild vegetables in the past.
After Su Binglan taught them better, they used meat and steamed egg custard to make dumplings. Therefore, the villagers trusted Su Binglan the most. Since everyone had helped build the factories in the past half a month, every household’s conditions improved.
Each family had sent at least one person to help build the factories. Ultimately, they earned more than one silver. That was a massive amount to the villagers. Many could not even earn that much in a year from selling crops.
The villagers, including Chief Yang, could not stop smiling. During dinner, he said emotionally, “I’m happy to see all the villagers smiling so widely.”
His wife added, “It’s all thanks to Miss Su. She’s not only beautiful but also kind-hearted.’
Chief Su led the villagers to build the factories, while his wife followed Su Binglan to teach the factory workers how to make ketchup. The more they interacted with Su Binglan, the more they liked her.
They admired her because she was strong and capable. People of all ages genuinely trusted Su Binglan.
Yang Xiao smiled as he ate dumplings, “Sister Binglan told me that she wanted me to be the manager of her second factory. I’ll have to help with the hiring tomorrow morning.”
He was excited because he would hold a more significant position in the factory.
Chief Yang said thoughtfully, “That’s because Miss Su trusts you and recognizes your abilities. Don’t be arrogant and complacent, okay? You must work hard and always listen to her, understand?”
“I understand, Father.” Yang Xiao nodded.
“Although you’re a manager, you can’t be too bossy. Instead, you must help your employees, too,” Chief Yang said.
He had become the village chief because he was able to help the villagers solve most of their problems. He had gained many people’s trust by doing so. He also told Yang Xiao about his experiences so that the latter could learn to be a good person..