It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

After discussing the furniture making matter, the grandfather and grandson returned home from Song Dahe's house.

When Yang saw her niece coming back, she hurriedly told her about the villagers who had just come to ask about cement.

"Everyone thinks the cement floor is particularly good, and it just so happens that every family wants to use it to pave the floor and build a kang, so they all came to ask you about the cement."

"You happened to be away from home just now, and I didn't know what your plans were, so I didn't tell them directly that you made the cement yourself."

"look...."

Song Zhi did have other plans regarding cement, and she took this opportunity to promote it.

Song Zhi said, "I was just about to talk to my grandma and aunt about this."

After saying that, she pulled Wu to sit under the pear tree, patted the small stool beside her, and called Yang to sit over as well.

Then he asked Song An to go next door and call back his uncle and cousin.

Wu was completely bewildered by her granddaughter's lead and asked bluntly, "What's so serious that you need to call your uncle back?"

Song Zhi smiled and said, "We are a family. Before making important decisions, everyone should be present and informed. This is conducive to family unity!"

Wu was amused by this, "You are the one with the most clever ideas!"

The words sounded like scolding, but the tone was full of doting.

Soon, the father and his two sons came back from next door. As soon as Song Youshan entered the door, he asked, "Mom, what's the matter with you calling us back?"

Wu pointed across the way and said, "You guys take a seat first. Ah Zhi has something to tell us."

After everyone in the family arrived, Song Zhi said, "Grandma, uncle and I have an idea. I wonder if it's feasible. Could you please help me think about it?"

"Well, you should know that my brother and I made some cement a few days ago, and my aunt just mentioned that there are people in the village who want to buy it."

"I think this cement business is viable. It's low-cost and has a wide range of uses. I think it's a good opportunity to promote cement while everyone is building their homes and breaking ground."

Mrs. Wu thought for a moment and nodded, "You're the one who made this cement. If you can make money, then let's do it!"

Yang's eyes lit up when she heard this and she nodded repeatedly.

Song Zhi waved her hand and explained, "Grandma, it's not just us who should do it, but the whole village!"

The whole family was stunned at first, and then they all looked at Song Zhi, waiting for her next words.

Song Zhi saw that everyone was surprised but didn't seem to object much.

So he continued to explain: "This is also something I have thought about carefully."

"First of all, running a cement workshop requires a lot of manpower. We definitely can't handle it with just the few people we have. Instead of spending money to hire people, it's better to make this an industry that is owned by the village collectively."

"Everyone who works in the workshop will be paid monthly. I would also like to propose setting up a school for the children in the village. The money for hiring teachers and all other expenses will be paid from this cement workshop."

"If the cement workshop still has a surplus by the end of the year, we will allocate half of it to the villagers for profit. Of course, as our family invested in the technology, we can get 20%, and the other villagers who come to work can get 10%."

The whole family was stunned. They could never have imagined that Azhi would have the idea of setting up a school.

After digesting it for a long time, Wu finally spoke: "Azhi, this method of making cement was figured out by you. I have no objection to you wanting to bring everyone along to do it."

"But running a school is a very important matter. How can you be sure that anyone will buy this cement?"

"If the teacher is invited by then, but the income from the cement workshop is not enough to support the teacher's expenses, what should we do?"

"Grandma knows you have good intentions. Learning to read and write is not something you can achieve overnight. If you give up halfway, you will end up in trouble."

Mrs. Wu understood human nature too well. This matter was of great importance, and she didn't want her granddaughter to bear such a heavy burden.

Although Yang was also very tempted by this proposal, if there was a school in the village, wouldn't both of his sons benefit from it?

But thinking of her mother-in-law's concerns, Yang agreed, "Yes, some people in Azhi are like that. If you provide them with benefits today, they will be happy. If you don't provide convenience one day, they will blame you instead."

Song Zhi knew that both of them were thinking about her and didn't want her to take the lead.

But there are some things that you clearly know will be good for the children of Songjia Village, and you don't do them because you are afraid or have concerns.

Besides, she had a plan for this cement workshop, and it was not a decision she made on impulse.

Ultimately, Grandma and the others still don't believe that the cement workshop can be profitable in the long run.

Thinking clearly about the key point, Song Zhi pondered for a moment and asked, "Grandma, are you worried that you won't be able to find a buyer for the cement?"

"I've thought about this too. Didn't the county magistrate want to use our village as a pilot? Then not only will the village heads and village officials from each village come to our village to see the kang, but once they see the cement floor, do you think they'll want it too?"

"When the time comes, we can pave cement roads in the village. On the one hand, we won't have to worry about the roads being muddy and difficult to walk on when it rains or snows. On the other hand, we can use this opportunity to promote the various benefits of cement paving. Isn't that killing two birds with one stone?"

Seeing the realization on their faces, Song Zhi continued to paint a rosy picture for them.

"Besides, the county magistrate will definitely come to our village that day. When he sees the benefits of our village's cement paving, maybe he will wave his hand and promote this road in his jurisdiction."

"Just tell me, is this business enough for us to do?"

"Enough, enough, that's enough! Ah Zhi, how could you be so smart? You can even think of this!"

"When you proposed to the county magistrate to use our village as a pilot project, were you thinking of selling cement?" Wu asked with a smile.

Song Zhi touched her nose and laughed foolishly, "Grandma, just don't say it out loud even if you see it!"

Everyone was amused by this, and the atmosphere in the small courtyard instantly became lively.

"But honestly, Ah Zhi's idea is brilliant." Song Youshan, who usually doesn't express his opinions much, nodded approvingly. "This way, not only can we make money, but we can also bring tangible benefits to the village. It's really the best of both worlds."

Yang also praised at the right time, "That's because Azhi is a child with foresight."

Song Zhi was praised by the three people in turn. She scratched her head embarrassedly and changed the subject: "Grandma, Uncle, since you all think it is feasible, then let's follow this plan."

"However, I think we should first inform the clan leader about this matter. The clan leader is the most suitable person to lead the charge!"

Wu nodded in agreement, "Okay, teach me about this..."

Before she finished speaking, a hearty laugh suddenly came from outside the door, "Why, are you all at home?"