Chapter 700 Brunkou
"Come here, lady, try our corn, it's free!" An older sister hesitated for a moment, took the corn and took a bite, her eyes suddenly lit up: "Wow, this corn is so sweet! Give me ten, there are many people in my family, and they all love to eat it." With this good start, people around gathered around and rushed to buy three or five corns at a time.
Seeing their agricultural products so popular, the villagers were all filled with joy. The young man who was helping said excitedly: "Uncle, our business is so hot! At this rate, all the products we brought today won't be enough to sell." Qi Tongwei smiled and nodded: "Yes, this shows that our efforts have not been in vain. However, we can't just rely on the market, we also have to keep an eye on the orders from the e-commerce platform."
After returning to the village, everyone gathered together to discuss the follow-up development. "Tongwei, I think we can process corn and wheat into some special products, such as corn juice, canned corn, handmade noodles, whole wheat bread, etc., with high added value and more money to sell." Xiaofang, a young wife in the village, put forward her own suggestion. Qi Tongwei's eyes lit up: "Xiaofang, this is a good idea! However, this requires the introduction of equipment and the learning of technology. What do you think?" Everyone discussed it one by one. Although there were concerns, they were more looking forward to the future. In the end, everyone unanimously decided to try this new path.
In order to raise funds to purchase equipment, Qi Tongwei ran around, contacted banks for loans, and looked for partners. The villagers also took out their savings, and everyone worked together to overcome the difficulties. After the equipment was introduced, Qi Tongwei invited professional technicians to organize training for the villagers. During the learning process, several elderly villagers always had trouble mastering the technical essentials and were a little discouraged. Qi Tongwei patiently enlightened them: "Uncle, aunt, don't worry, this technology is not difficult, we will learn it after practicing a few more times. It is not easy for our village to be what it is today. If we work together, we will definitely live a good life." With his encouragement, the old people regained their confidence and continued to study hard.
After the processed products were put on the market, the market response was enthusiastic. Orders from the e-commerce platform flew in like snowflakes, the processing plant in the village was busy day and night, and the villagers' income also rose. However, new problems followed. With the increase in production, the supply of raw materials could not keep up, and the transportation cost gradually became a burden. Qi Tongwei convened a meeting of villagers again. "Let's talk about how to solve the problem of raw materials and transportation?" "I think we can expand the planting area and cooperate with the surrounding villages to let them grow the corn and wheat we need to ensure the supply of raw materials." said Lao Li, a large grower in the village. "In terms of transportation, we can discuss cooperation with logistics companies. The larger the quantity, the better. Maybe we can reduce costs." Xiao Wang, a young villager, added.
After discussion, everyone took action again. Qi Tongwei led the villagers to reclaim wasteland and expand the scale of planting. At the same time, he established cooperative relations with surrounding villages and signed supply contracts. In terms of transportation, after negotiating and comparing with many logistics companies, he finally selected a company with high cost performance, which effectively reduced costs.
Thanks to this series of efforts, the village has completely gotten rid of poverty and embarked on the road to prosperity. The once dilapidated houses have been completely renovated, a wide cement road has been built in the village, and the children are laughing and talking happily in the newly built school. Qi Tongwei looked at all this with deep emotion. In the wind and rain along the way, the villagers have gone from being confused and conflicted at the beginning to being united and moving forward courageously. They have found their own way home, which is to create a better future with their hard-working hands.
"Everyone, work harder! We have to get these fresh goods to the market early today. City people love our natural and pollution-free goods!" Qi Tongwei shouted as he deftly loaded bags of corn onto the truck. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, splashing up dust on the ground.
Uncle Wang next to him responded with a smile: "Tongwei, thanks to you, an old man like me never dreamed that after farming for a lifetime, I could sell the crops directly to people in the city and make so much money."
Zhao Gang, a young man from the village, also came over and dusted himself off: "Brother Qi, there are more and more orders on this e-commerce platform. I think we should make the packaging more exquisite and add some special patterns. It will definitely be more attractive."
Qi Tongwei wiped his sweat, his eyes full of praise: "Gangzi is right, we can't just sell products, we have to sell culture. This packaging is the face of our village, we have to think about it carefully."
When he arrived at the market, Qi Tongwei found a conspicuous spot, set up his stall, and shouted at the top of his voice: "Corn for sale, fragrant and sweet organic corn! And this is the freshly harvested wheat, the flour ground from it is used to make dumplings and steamed buns, it's so chewy!" His voice echoed over the market, attracting many passers-by to stop.
An old lady came over with a basket of vegetables, picked up a corn and looked at it carefully: "Young man, how do you sell this corn? Is it really as good as you say?"
Qi Tongwei introduced enthusiastically with a smile on his face: "Don't worry, Auntie, my corn is all grown in my own fields in the village. I fertilize it with organic fertilizer and never use pesticides. Take a bite and your mouth will be filled with fragrance. If you don't like it, come back to me!"
The aunt was moved by his sincerity and bought several immediately: "Okay, you are honest, I believe you."
With this good start, Qi Tongwei became more enthusiastic in selling. Soon, the stall was crowded with people. At this time, several stall owners in the same industry cast envious and slightly jealous eyes at him. One of them said sourly: "Huh, he is just a farmer in the countryside. How can he be so lucky to sell so well?"
Qi Tongwei was not angry when he heard this. Instead, he walked over with a smile and said, "Brother, this is not luck at all. It is all the result of the hard work of the young and old men in our village. If you are interested, we can discuss it together and make our agricultural product market bigger and stronger. It would be great for everyone to make money together!"
After hearing this, the man's face turned pale and red, and he turned his head away silently. Qi Tongwei knew that on this road of struggle, he would inevitably encounter some jealous people, but as long as he sticks to his original intention and unites the villagers, there will be no obstacles that he cannot overcome.
It was already evening when we returned to the village. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the well-arranged houses, outlining a quiet and beautiful picture. The villagers gathered under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village to share the day's harvest.
"Today my online store received more than 20 orders, all from customers from other places. It seems that our popularity is getting higher and higher!"
“Several visitors my family has received have praised our farming experience and said they want to bring their friends next time!”