Traveling through time and space, wanting to lie down, but being forced to move forward

At the brigade headquarters, several village cadres finished the meeting on an empty stomach.

“Then it’s settled.

I will go find the educated youth now and tell them about this.

If you are interested, please come and sign up with me.

We will issue them a certificate when the time comes, so that people won't think they are doing business in private." The captain finally decided.

A village cadre asked, "Captain, Secretary, should we tell the villagers about this first?"

"Old Xu, what do you say?" the captain asked his partner beside him.

Secretary Xu thought about it for a while, then let out a sigh, "Let's not tell the villagers about this for now.

After all, this is just our idea. It is still unclear whether it can succeed or whether the vegetables can be sold.

If we tell them and they are looking forward to it, but it doesn't happen in the end, then they will be happy for nothing.

Will they think that we, the cadres, are incompetent? This will be detrimental to our future work.”

After hearing this, everyone nodded, "The secretary is right, this is indeed possible."

The captain made a decision and said, “Then I’ll listen to you and not tell the villagers yet.

We will talk to them after the vegetables are sold and when there is a lot of sales.

If the sales volume is small, we will first serve those poor households and those who receive five guarantees in the village.”

Secretary Xu nodded and reminded the team leader, "Then you should tell the educated youth and your wife not to let the news leak out."

"Don't worry, I know."

When the team leader arrived at the educated youth site, they were having a meal together.

"Oh, it seems I came at the wrong time. I'm eating right now."

Zheng Jianmin stood up quickly, "The captain is here."

He quickly called the educated youth who was sitting on the same bench with him to get up and give his seat to the team leader.

He placed a stool behind the captain and asked him to sit down, "Captain, please sit down first.

You came just in time, we have almost finished eating."

Others also said that they were about to finish eating.

"Then you guys eat first. After you finish eating, I'll tell you something," said the captain.

After hearing this, everyone hurriedly quickened their pace to finish the food in their bowls.

Normally, the team leader would not come on his own initiative unless they asked him to mediate lawsuits at the educated youth site.

He came to the educated youth camp so late today, I guess there is something important going on.

There was still mud on the team leader's feet, and he was still wearing the same clothes he wore when working in the fields during the day. It seemed that he had not returned home or eaten yet.

They can't waste too much time and delay people from going back to eat.

The educated youth group ate particularly fast tonight. Even Zhang Yingchun, who usually couldn't get used to the food at the educated youth group, started eating faster.

After everyone finished their meal, they all helped to clean up the dishes and put them in the kitchen. Then they all came and sat down, waiting for the captain to speak.

The captain didn't beat around the bush with them and went straight to the point.

He was really hungry, so he wanted to finish what he was saying quickly so that he could go home for dinner.

“The new educated youth who came this year may not know this, but the old educated youth should know that every household in our village grows a lot of vegetables.

We simply can’t finish all the food at home, and a lot of vegetables go rot every year.

Country people rely on the land for their livelihood and can earn very little money throughout the year.

Vegetables are also food, and we feel really bad that they have rotted away like this.”

"Our village cadres discussed and decided to sell the surplus vegetables in the name of the collective this year.

But you also know that the villagers in our village dare not say a word when they enter the city, and they don’t even know how to walk. It is impossible to expect them to find someone to sell vegetables to.

We thought of you. You are intellectuals and grew up in the city. You are much more capable than us country people.

The village is going to give you an introduction and a suitable identity, so that you can go to the city to find those factories and sell the surplus vegetables in the village to them."

“Of course, I won’t let you work for nothing.

After you sell the vegetables, you can take your share of the profits as money or grain. It is up to you.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the educated youth were furious.

They started discussing in twos and threes.

Zhang Pingan pulled Chen Guoqing and said, "Cousin, we just arrived and have been working in the fields for so many days, but we haven't earned many work points.

Not to mention food for the coming year, I'm afraid I can't even pay back the 30 kilograms of coarse grains borrowed from the village.

We are two grown men, we can't just rely on our family, do we still have any dignity?"

“Cousin, you’re right, we can’t just rely on our family.

If we can solve part of it ourselves, that would be the best." Chen Guoqing also said.

Zhang Pingan urged, "Cousin, now is our chance.

Our parents both work in the factory, and we know everything about factory purchasing.

We all know who to talk to, so why don’t we give it a try.”

"Of course I have to try it, it doesn't cost any money anyway.

During the period of being pulled down, I couldn't go to the fields to earn work points. I was sitting idle at home every day. I might as well go out for a walk.

Maybe we can even make some big deals.

There is a great shortage of vegetables in the city." Chen Guoqing said happily.

Zhang Pingan quickly reminded, "Cousin, we have to be more cautious. We can't look for private individuals, we have to look for work units.

Otherwise, they will say that we are doing business privately, which will be a big deal.”

"Don't worry, I know."

The other educated youth were also thinking about it, and from what they said, most of them were ready to participate.

Feng Chunyan also pulled Zhang Yingchun aside to talk, "Do you want to participate in this matter?"

Zhang Yingchun quickly shook her head, "I won't participate.

I can’t do business with anyone.”

Feng Chunyan said, "You know my family's situation well. I can't rely on them at all. I can only support myself.

I was just wondering where to get food, and now it’s delivered to my doorstep.”

“Then don’t miss this opportunity, it’s good to save more money.

I believe you can do it and you will definitely be able to sell a lot of vegetables." Zhang Yingchun encouraged her.

Zheng Jianmin also wanted to participate. As the person in charge of the educated youth site, he spoke first, "Captain, how are the prices of various vegetables and our share of the profits determined?"

The team leader explained to them in detail the vegetable prices set by the team and the profit sharing standards.

Of course, the price of vegetables is not fixed, and there is a certain amount of floating space.

The specific selling price depends on the ability of each educated youth.

The captain didn't plan to wait here for them to discuss the results. He was still hungry.

After he finished speaking, he said, "Think about it carefully. If you want to participate, go to Zheng Zhiqing to sign up."

The captain turned to look at Zheng Jianmin and said, "Zheng Zhiqing, please follow up on this matter.

Responsible for counting the names of the educated youth who come to the city to sell vegetables, and report to me when the time comes.

The village also has to give them an introduction and a certificate to avoid being caught as a speculator."

"Okay, Captain, I'll take care of it."

The captain stood up, patted his butt, and left.

After walking a few steps, he stopped again and said, “This matter must be kept secret and the villagers must not know about it.

If they find out and you fail to sell the vegetables, you might be blamed.

So for your own sake, don’t let this get out.”

Thinking of that possibility, the educated youth expressed their opinions one after another, "Don't worry, Captain, we will keep it a secret."

After seeing off the team leader, Zheng Jianmin came back and said to the educated youth, "Think carefully about whether you want to participate.

Please come to me to register by tomorrow noon at the latest."

After thinking for a while, he reminded, "Female educated youth, it's best not to act alone. Find a companion to go with you to avoid any accidents."

The educated youth didn't even bother to wash the dishes or brush their teeth, they were all talking.

The female educated youth were busy looking for companions. After all, safety issues did need to be taken seriously.