Travel back to the 80s to farm

In that era full of hope and change, Qingshui Town was like a bright pearl, shining brightly. As the spring breeze of reform and opening up blew across the land, this ancient town finally ushered in a historic moment - electric poles were erected like mushrooms after rain!

This not only means that modern electricity will flow into every household, but also brings unprecedented light and opportunities to the 78 villages under its jurisdiction. From then on, darkness was driven away and people's lives underwent earth-shaking changes.

On a sunny day, the villagers of Xialin Village gathered happily in the open space near the village committee, where a grand national assembly was about to be held.

Village Party Secretary Lin Anbei stood on a makeshift podium, smiling and passionately delivering a speech to the villagers below the stage: "Dear fellow villagers, brothers and sisters! Today, I am extremely excited to tell you a good news - our Xialin Village is finally going to have electricity! From today on, we will bid farewell to darkness and usher in light! The night is no longer pitch black, but a warm world illuminated by lights..."

The crowd below burst into cheers: "Great!" Their faces were filled with excitement and joy, as if they had received the most precious gift.

The villagers began to talk to each other, their voices full of anticipation and excitement. "Our village is finally going to have electricity!" someone said with emotion.

Another person echoed, "Yeah, I never thought I would have such a good day today! I don't have to live in the dark anymore! Hahaha..." Laughter echoed in the air, carrying with it a vision of a better life in the future.

People were talking about it, with hope in their eyes. This news meant a lot to them!

At this moment, the whole village is immersed in a joyful atmosphere, and everyone's heart is filled with happiness. And all this is just the beginning...

Lin Anbei continued: "Electricity, this magical power, will bring us so many conveniences. Children can study under bright lights; the elderly can enjoy more entertainment activities; and our agricultural production will also be greatly improved. All this is due to the care and support of the Party and the government, so that our remote village can also enjoy the fruits of modernization!"

At this time, thunderous applause broke out from the audience, which lasted for a long time. The villagers cheered and were full of hope for the future.

Lin Anbei waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. He then said, "However, after we have electricity, we must also pay attention to safe use of electricity. We cannot connect wires randomly, and we must not pull wires privately. We must abide by the regulations of the power department to ensure that everyone can safely and happily enjoy the benefits of electricity. At the same time, we must also take care of the power facilities in the village and work together to protect our home."

Finally, Lin Anbei encouraged everyone to unite and work together to make Xialin Village a better place. The National Assembly ended successfully amid laughter and joy. This meeting also became an important milestone in the development history of Xialin Village.

Old Li stood under the bright light, feeling deeply moved. He murmured to himself, "I never thought that I could still use electricity in my lifetime!" It was as if he saw infinite possibilities in the future.

Shen Jing, who was standing by, couldn't help but laugh when she heard this. She patted Old Li on the shoulder and said, "Hey, Old Li, look how good it is now. With electricity, life is much more convenient! Being alive is such a wonderful thing!"

However, Old Li rolled his eyes at her in annoyance and scolded her, "Girl, you are always disrespectful. How can you talk to your elders like that? You don't know any manners at all." Although he said this, he was not really angry in his heart. Instead, he thought this girl was quite interesting.

Shen Jing smiled and asked, "Old Li, have you ever thought about what to do? Make use of your remaining energy and contribute to socialism?"

"Girl, is there something else you're saying?" Old Li felt something was wrong.

"Hey, Old Li, I made some pickles recently, would you like to try some?" Shen Jing said and took out a small glass bottle from behind.

Old Li observed carefully: "Did you do this yourself?"

Shen Jing nodded: "Yeah, yes, try it!"

"Hmm, so spicy!" After a while, Old Li said again: "So fragrant!"

Shen Jing said proudly: "It tastes good!"

Old Li praised again and again: "Oh, it's really good!"

"I want to go to town to sell this. Do you think it's okay?" Shen Jing blinked.

Old Li said angrily: "Just go and sell it, why are you telling me? You..."

"Hey, hey, I just thought of you. You're just sitting around at home doing nothing, why don't you come with me to town to sell things!" Shen Jing said with a smile.

Old Li turned his head away from her and said, "I am an old man, but I am not that idle! Brother Anbang even asked me to play chess with him!"

"Old Li, you really aren't going?" Shen Jing asked with a smile.

"No!" Old Li shook his head.

Shen Jing's eyes turned, and she suddenly raised her voice: "Oh, I'm not going!"

Then she walked quickly to the door and shouted outside, "Auntie, Old Li is not going!"

Aunt Shen rushed in with a big broom in her arms, looking very aggressive: "You old Li, you actually don't go! I'm going to beat you!" As she said that, she raised the broom and started hitting you.

Seeing this, Old Li ran away quickly, dodging left and right, and begging for mercy: "Hey, old woman, stop hitting me, can't I go?"

"You said it! Humph!" Aunt Shen stopped and put the broom on the ground. Seeing this, Old Li breathed a sigh of relief.

"Have you two set the trap long ago, just waiting for an old man like me to fall into it?" Old Li finally understood.

Shen Jing stuck out her tongue at Old Li mischievously: "Hey, you're right! Lululu!"

"Oh my, I, old man, can't stand this injustice!" Old Li pretended to have suffered a great injustice.

Aunt Shen slapped Old Li on the head and said, "Why are you pretending? Listen carefully to what Jing says!"

Old Li was full of questions: "Jing girl, why did you think of letting us sell this hot sauce?"

"Cough cough!"

Shen Jing cleared her throat and said seriously, "Old Li, I just want you to help me look after the store while I make this hot sauce at home. If I make the hot sauce and sell it at the same time, I'm afraid I won't be able to supply it! So I want to find someone I trust to cooperate with, and that's why I thought of you!"

Old Li smiled proudly: "Hey, you have good taste!"

Aunt Shen was very concerned about how much money she could make: "How much money can you make?"

Shen Jing smiled and replied: "Roughly speaking, if it is sold at 50 cents a bottle, I can make 1.1 cent per bottle!"

Aunt Shen smiled happily after hearing this: "Oh, this is really good! Don't you think so, old man?"

Old Li echoed: "Old lady, whatever you say is fine!"

Aunt Shen asked again: "How do we divide the dividends?"

Shen Jing touched her head and said, "Well, I want to hear the opinions of Auntie and Old Li!"

Old Li didn't want to take advantage: "My dear, you are the boss. We both work for you! Just pay us our wages!"

"Mr. Li, Auntie, how about this, in addition to your wages, if you sell 10 bottles of chili sauce, I will give you a 1% commission, okay?" Shen Jing said sincerely.

Aunt Shen's eyes lit up: "This is good, this is good!"

Old Li shook his head helplessly: "You old woman..."

Shen Jing smiled and said, "It's settled then! I'll bring the contract over in a couple of days and we'll sign the agreement!"

Why does Old Li feel like he's on a pirate ship?