Chapter 838: Field Edge
Zhao Fugui came to the edge of the field and saw Qi Tongwei and Xiaohu working. He walked over and said with a fake smile, "Hey, isn't this Village Chief Qi? Still working on the land? I see that your village has such good land but you don't know how to make good use of it. It's a pity."
Qi Tongwei glanced at him and said calmly, "Boss Zhao, we have our own plans. This piece of land is not just for us to make money."
Zhao Fugui smiled disapprovingly: "Village Chief Qi, your thinking is too outdated. Now is an economic society, and land must be used to create value. I have a good project. As long as you rent the land to me, I guarantee that your village's income will increase several times."
Qi Tongwei frowned and said, "Boss Zhao, tell me, what is the project?"
Zhao Fugui said proudly: "I plan to build a large breeding farm on this land, specializing in breeding rare animals, and then sell them to those high-end restaurants. The profit will be considerable. Moreover, I can also provide some employment opportunities for your village so that everyone can live a good life."
After hearing this, Qi Tongwei's face turned serious: "Boss Zhao, your project sounds good, but have you ever thought about the impact on the environment? Large-scale farms will produce a lot of sewage and feces. If not handled properly, it will cause serious pollution to our water sources and land. We can't destroy our homes for the sake of temporary benefits."
Zhao Fugui was a little impatient: "Village Chief Qi, don't be so stubborn. I will take good environmental protection measures and will not cause any impact on your village. Besides, this is a win-win situation, why don't you consider it?"
Xiao Hu couldn't help but say, "Boss Zhao, our village has experienced similar things many times. We will not be easily tempted by interests. Protecting this land is our most important thing."
Zhao Fugui was annoyed when he saw that he couldn't convince them, but he still forced a smile and said, "Okay, since you don't want to, I won't force you. However, if you change your mind, you can come to me anytime." After that, he turned and left.
Looking at Zhao Fugui's receding back, Qi Tongwei and Xiaohu looked at each other, and they both knew in their hearts that the challenges ahead were far from over.
In order to improve the yield and quality of the land, Qi Tongwei and Xiaohu began to look for new planting techniques and methods. They participated in various agricultural training and exchange activities and met many agricultural experts and technicians. Under the guidance of experts, they tried to promote organic planting in the village, reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and improve the quality of agricultural products.
At the same time, they also use the traditional handicrafts in the village to process agricultural products into various special foods and handicrafts. These products are not only popular locally, but also sold all over the country through the Internet, bringing a new source of income to the village.
During this process, some different opinions emerged in the village. Some villagers believed that organic farming had high costs and low yields and was not as profitable as traditional farming; some villagers were skeptical about the deep processing of agricultural products and worried about the poor market prospects.
Faced with these doubts, Qi Tongwei and Xiaohu did not back down. They organized a meeting with the villagers to explain in detail the benefits of organic farming and deep processing of agricultural products. They also invited some successful cases to share their experiences in the village, so that the villagers could see the results of these new methods with their own eyes.
Thanks to their efforts, more and more villagers have begun to accept new planting techniques and development models. There are more and more organic farmlands in the village, and agricultural product processing factories are gradually getting on track.
However, just as the development of the village was gradually getting on track, a sudden natural disaster broke the peace. A rare rainstorm hit the village, triggering mountain torrents and mudslides. The houses and farmland in the village were severely damaged, and many villagers lost their homes and livelihoods.
Facing this disaster, the villagers were not defeated. Qi Tongwei and Xiaohu quickly organized the villagers to rescue themselves. They helped the affected villagers move to a safe place and provided them with food and shelter. At the same time, they also actively sought help from higher-level governments and all sectors of society to gain more support and help.
With everyone's joint efforts, the village gradually recovered. The villagers rebuilt their houses, repaired their farmland, and started a new life. This disaster made everyone realize more deeply that the power of unity and faith is infinite. No matter how great the difficulties are, as long as everyone works together, they will be able to overcome them and rebuild their homes.
As time goes by, under the leadership of Qi Tongwei and Xiaohu, the village develops better and better. The ecological environment in the village has been further protected and improved, and the traditional culture has been better inherited and promoted. Young people have returned to the village and used their knowledge and skills to contribute to the development of the village.
In the village square, there stands a statue commemorating Qi Tongwei. Qi Tongwei in the statue has a firm gaze, staring into the distance, as if he is guarding this land and the people here. Whenever new villagers come to the village, someone will tell them the story of Qi Tongwei, telling them how he led everyone to protect their homeland and pass on their beliefs.
Many years later, Xiaohu also became the village chief. Standing on the observation deck of the village, he overlooked this land full of vitality, and his heart was filled with pride. He remembered what Qi Tongwei once said: "As long as everyone is united and sticks to their beliefs, we will be able to protect this land."
Xiaohu looked up at the sky and said softly, "Grandpa Qi, did you see that? We did it. We will continue to protect this land and let your spirit be passed on forever."
At this time, the children in the village were laughing and playing in the square, the old people were sitting aside chatting leisurely, and the young people were busy in the fields.
Xiaohu was immersed in this peaceful and harmonious atmosphere, however, a rapid phone call broke the tranquility.
"Hello, Village Chief Xiaohu, something bad has happened!" The panicked voice of the villager Lao Li came from the other end of the line, "Something strange has happened at the new funeral home in town!"
Xiaohu's heart tightened, and he asked hurriedly, "What's going on? Tell me slowly."
"I went to help a deceased relative today. When I was keeping vigil at night, I always felt that there was a pair of eyes staring at me in the dark. Later, I heard a strange crying sound. The sound did not sound like something a human could make, and it was eerie. When I plucked up the courage to check, I found that all the candles in the mourning hall suddenly went out, and then a black shadow flashed by..." Lao Li's voice trembled with deep fear.