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Wang Yunjiang looked at Lin Yi with interest.
He took out a cigarette from his pocket and handed one to Lin Yi, but Lin Yi rejected it.
âTell me exactly what you think.â
âI think the countyâs economy has already improved, but this money will only circulate at the county-level. Thereâs very little money flowing to the villages and towns below. Although the average number is better, the gap between the rich and the poor has also appeared.â
Wang Yunjiang nodded and continued,
âMy plan is to start with three points: improving the soil fertility in Dongsan County, cultivating alkaline-resistant crops, and the final step would be to develop the livestock industry.â
Lin Yi explained his thoughts tirelessly. Wang Yunjiang listened attentively and did not interrupt him.
âThatâs why I want to take some people to the northeast. 1 want to see them and learn some experience.â
âThis sounds feasible.â Wang Yunjiang flicked the ashes of his cigarette and said,
âCoincidentally, I have a classmate who works at the Agricultural Research Institute in Bingcheng. Iâll call him and try to facilitate this matter.â
âThat will make things much more convenient.â
âBut do you have any specific plans for the livestock industry?â
âNo.â
Lin Yi shrugged with a smile, âThe main reason is that I havenât lived in the countryside and donât understand these matters. But it would be best to find young people with experience in livestock farming; that way, it will be much more convenient.â
Wang Yunjiangâs eyes glanced around.
âIâll take care of this matter. Iâll help select the people, and when the time comes, Iâll trouble you to make the trip in person. Donât worry about the expenses. In the past, I wouldnât dare to say this, but considering the current situation, giving you several hundred thousand wonât be a problem at all.â
âThereâs no need for that. I can still afford this small amount of money. Save it for the county.â
Several hundred thousand yuan was nothing in Lin Yiâs eyes, so he didnât take it seriously. Wang Yunjiang was also being overly considerate, as it could be reported to him later.
âThen letâs leave this matter at that for now. Iâll make the arrangements now.
In the end, youâll make the final decision. No problem, right?â
âSure.â
Wang Yunjiang nodded, âItâll take at most a week to finalize this matter. As long as your schedule permits, we can address it at any time.â
âIâm at your disposal. 1â11 shoot wherever you tell me.â
âHaha, kid, go do your own thing.â
After leaving Wang Yunjiangâs office, Lin Yi returned to the office, where Li Qingkai was alone.
âWhy did Secretary Wang call you?â
âIt was about poverty alleviation. Iâve also put the matter of going to the northeast to study on the agenda.â
âWhatâs your plan?â
âIs there a need to plan this? When Secretary Wang finds a suitable candidates, weâll just bring them over.â
âI mean, who are you taking from our team?â
âHuh? Brother Li, do you want to go?â Lin Yi smiled and said.
âHow about we go together? You can bring your wife and your son along.â Lin Yi suggested.Letâs go for a trip,â Lin Yi suggested.
âThe bathing industry in the Northeast is quite special and much better than here on the coast. 1â11 take you to experience it.â
âDonât do that; 1 canât take advantage of others,â Li Qingkai said with a smile.
âMy idea was, if possible, you should take Little Li along. Sheâs a diligent and enthusiastic worker but not as capable as you. If you donât have any other plans, take her with you. Sheâs a good kid, and it would be a shame to leave her in Dongsan County.â
âI know what you mean.â Lin Yi laughed. âBut are you sure you donât want to go with me? Even if you donât want to go, you have to ask Sister-in-lawâs opinion.â
âSheâs even more cowardly than me. She definitely wouldnât dare to spend public funds on something like this trip.â
âItâs not public expenses. Iâm paying for it myself.â
âThat wonât do. We canât take advantage of you.â Li Qingkai smiled honestly.
âBut I really have something to ask you for a favor.â
âJust say it.â
âIsnât your family from Zhonghai? My son is in his fourth year at Zhonghai University of Engineering. The weather is getting cold. Can you help me send him some clothes for the season?â
âHuh? Your son is studying in Zhonghai? Thatâs my territory. Why didnât you say so earlier?â
Lin Yi rarely asked about other peopleâs private life. He only knew that Li Qingkaiâs wife sold clothes in the countyâs shopping mall and had a son who was in school, but he didnât know that he was in Zhonghai.
âIsnât this just in time for the season change?â Li Qingkai smiled and said.
âWeâre both busy with work and donât have time to go over. We have no choice but to trouble you.â
âItâs a small matter. When the time comes, prepare the stuff and Iâll help you bring them over.â
âThen Iâll have to trouble you.â
âWeâre all on the same side. Thereâs no need to stand on ceremony.â
Over the next few days, Lin Yi continued to work with Li Qingkai, visiting villages and addressing land-related issues. Additionally, he was involved in the selection process for individuals who would go to the Northeast for learning opportunities.
After receiving this news, the people were very enthusiastic.
Firstly, they could learn something new. Secondly, everything was free. Naturally, there were people who were willing to go.
For the people in the village below, this might be their only chance to travel far.
âIn front of us is White Leaf Town.â Li Qingkai said.
âThis is the place with the most arable land in Dongsan County. We have to build at least 15 wells to satisfy the demand for arable land.â
âThatâs a lot of work.â
âIsnât that so?â Li Qingkai said.
âThis is the wealthiest town in Dongsan County. Besides farming, they also do some livestock farming. You mentioned that you want to study in the Northeast, and many people from here have done the same. Plus, I heard from Secretary Wang that when you return after your studies, this place will be used as a pilot project for development,â Li Qingkai explained.
âThat sounds like a strategic plan.â Lin Yi looked outside, âLetâs go to the town and take a look at the situation on the ground.â
âLetâs go. Weâve arrived.â
Li Qingkai drove Lin Yi around town seriously.
Lin Yi realized that this place was indeed better than the other towns, but only marginally.
Overall, they were still very poor.
There were signs outside many shops in town. The things sold there were all livestock and poultry. Moreover, there was no way to know whether the business was good or bad,.
After strolling around the town, the two of them arrived at the village below and prepared to start digging the well.
Baiye Town, Bailing Village.
When the two of them arrived, the construction team had already begun to prepare the equipment.
There were a total of eight people working busily.
The air was still filled with a stench. There was a lot of poultry and livestock here, so this was unavoidable.
âIs this place alright? You guys have to take good care of it. If we canât extract any water, we wonât pay you,â Li Qingkai said.
âDonât worry, these are all our own familyâs lands. Why wouldnât we take good care of them?â the construction team leader replied.
Lin Yi and Li Qingkai were a little surprised.
âYour familyâs land?â