They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 44 Liang Lizheng's Calculations
Xu Zhichun had nothing to say.

Because my aunt is working so hard, she can't bring herself to refuse to sell.

To be honest, she didn't even count how many stores she didn't buy from.

"Okay, then three catties it is."

Xu Zhichun quickly sold off the shares of the other companies.

Those who don't come to buy, there's really no way they'll sell. Once the three-day deadline was announced, everyone in the village knew about it.

This matter has finally come to an end.

Xu Zhichun breathed a huge sigh of relief.

When only one serving remained, it was quite a coincidence. Two families arrived at Xu Zhichun's house one after the other, each insisting it should be theirs and refusing to give in. They got into an argument and almost came to blows.

Xu Zhichun was at her wit's end, so she proposed a compromise: the three jin would be divided equally between the two families. If they weren't happy with that, then neither of them should buy the three jin; she wouldn't sell them to them.

The matter was resolved only after both parties agreed.

The two families tried to persuade her to buy another pound so they could get two pounds each. Xu Zhichun refused.

It's not that she can't afford an extra pound, but she doesn't like their way of doing things.

When this reached Liang, the village head, he couldn't help but curse, "You worthless bastard!"

In other words, Zhichun was all alone and powerless; a young woman supporting a family all by herself, and no one took her seriously at all. It's not that he was being arrogant, but luckily, Lao San and his wife, and Qi Tian and his wife helped her, otherwise, who knows how much trouble this sweet potato and potato matter would have caused.

These past few days, he's been watching coldly, and there are always some shameless old men who insist on coming to her door to make things difficult and demand more. Isn't it just because they think she's weak and easy to bully? If those potatoes and sweet potatoes were her family selling seeds, they could set the price as they wanted, and who would dare to cause trouble?

She set a deadline, and he couldn't interfere within that timeframe. Besides, she herself stood firm and didn't budge an inch, which was good.

Now that the deadline has passed, this matter should come to an end.

To prevent any persistent individuals from coming back to cause trouble, he felt it necessary to step in and say a few words.

Liang Lizheng's gong rang out again in the village with a loud "clang, clang, clang!"

Just as people were preparing dinner in the evening, everyone hurried out of their homes and rushed towards the big locust tree.

"What's wrong now?"

"I don't know, Uncle Village Chief has been banging the gong a lot lately."

"As long as it's not something bad, it's fine."

"That's true."

When almost everyone had arrived, Liang Lizheng banged the door open with a loud "bang, bang, bang!" The villagers stopped chattering and craned their necks, looking up with their mouths slightly open.

"Quiet down, everyone. I've gathered you all here today to talk about potatoes and sweet potatoes."

It's related to potatoes and sweet potatoes? Then everyone should listen carefully.

Liang Lizheng: "I believe many people have tasted these potatoes and sweet potatoes, and everyone knows they are good things, right?"

A burst of laughter erupted from below, as everyone laughed and turned their gazes toward those who had bought sweet potatoes and steamed them in one pot earlier.

Those people scratched their heads and lowered their heads, stubbornly chuckling to save face, yet also feeling somewhat ashamed.
"Quiet!" Liang, the village head, said again, "Such good stuff can't be found anywhere else. Zhichun was lucky to buy it from two merchants from out of town. She was also kind, selling it to everyone for only one coin per pound. How many others would do that? You all should remember this kindness. Do you agree?"

Everyone's eyes subconsciously swept across the crowd, eventually settling on Xu Zhichun, and they all nodded in agreement. "Yes, we have to admit it!"

"That's right, Zhichun is really kind."

"Yes."

Nobody's stupid. Selling such fresh and good stuff for only one cent per pound is clearly taking care of the villagers. Even the most mean-spirited person wouldn't say that Xu Zhichun is stingy and greedy.

Xu Zhichun never expected the village head to do something like that. He was stunned and felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and his nose felt slightly sore.

To be honest, she's been really bothered by this lately, and she even regrets getting involved in it.

trouble making.

Hearing the village head's words, feeling the grateful looks from everyone, and hearing their words of approval and praise, her heart was stirred uncontrollably. She felt a surge of excitement, as if she had finally succeeded.

Xu Zhichun smiled and returned Liang Lizheng and everyone's kindness, secretly mocking himself: How pathetic I am, how could I be so easily moved?

I told you, there are still more good people than bad people in the world.

Liang Lizheng waved his hand: "A good drum doesn't need a heavy hammer. We're all sensible people, so I won't say anything more. If anyone forgets what I said today, don't blame me for making fun of them. There's another matter. These potatoes and sweet potatoes are new crops. I don't care what happens to them in the future, but this year, they're only allowed to be planted in our village. As for the sweet potatoes, grow as many as you can yourself. You're not allowed to give them to your maternal family or any other relatives or friends, and you're not allowed to sell them for money. If anyone dares to betray us, and I find out who it is in another village, then get out of Liangjia Village!"

"Remember everything?"

Everyone was in an uproar.

Many women are secretly planning to send some sweet potato vines to their parents' home later.

This stuff tastes really good! It's clear that Xu Zhichun wasn't lying, and the production volume is probably really high. Who wouldn't be tempted?
"Village head, my family isn't doing too well either, could you—"

“No,” Liang Lizheng said coldly, “What’s one more year if it’s even more difficult? Don’t say anything more, there’s no room for discussion.”

Zhichun was being kind; selling to the villagers for a single penny was practically giving it away for free. But this was clearly a way for the village to make money.

This year, we must not spread this message outside the village. Plant more seeds, harvest more, and next year when other villages find out, won't they be tempted? And if they are tempted, where will they find the seeds? Of course, they'll go to their village!

We'll sell them all at once, without making any dirty money, but we'll definitely make a profit—and people will be grateful for it!

As the village head of Liangjia Village, he naturally had to consider the village's interests first.

Who would give away their good stuff for free? Not even your own family! If you want to give it away, you'll have to wait until next year.

Liang Lizheng thought to himself, "Next year, I might not be willing to give away much. At most, I'll sell it to my maternal family for a lower price."

Liang Lizheng couldn't say these things openly, otherwise, if these words got out, it would seem like he was deliberately scheming against his brother village, which would look bad on him.

Liang Lizheng has always been highly respected in the village. Since he was so resolute and unquestionable, no one dared to challenge his authority and quickly agreed.

Many intelligent people who understood Liang Lizheng's character had a vague idea of ​​what was going on and loudly agreed.

Who doesn't want to get rich?
If you miss a great opportunity, you'll regret it and have nowhere to cry.

Liang, the village head, glanced at everyone and said, "Alright, everyone disperse!"

After Liang Lizheng solemnly explained it, the families who hadn't bought sweet potatoes and potatoes regretted it. As soon as Xu Zhichun arrived home, people started coming one after another.

They said they wanted to buy it.

(End of this chapter)