The Story of a Destitute Noblewoman Farming

"You think I don't know what you old guys are thinking? You think I don't know that some of you are already secretly planting. Every village has girls marrying out. You haven't even come yet, but I know what you are planning."

The clan leader pretended to be angry, but he actually knew that this was human nature. The recipe for konjac had been announced before, so basically anyone who was interested could learn it. However, ever since the village started making konjac, Lu Linlang suggested to the village chief that everyone should open up wasteland and grow konjac.

Although the method of growing konjac is simple, it also requires some thought, and konjac is also poisonous. Everyone in the village knows that this is a village business, so they don't tell others about the tips for growing konjac.

However, there are so many women who have married out of the village, and the women who have married in cannot bear to see their families fall into poverty, so they will secretly tell their family members how to grow konjac, letting them know it themselves, and they can sell it later.

After a while, many families learned how to grow konjac, but not many people had the courage to use the land they had reclaimed to grow konjac, which resulted in the konjac in the mountains and fields being gone as time went by.

This time, they wanted to learn this method openly and honestly, and find a way out for the village.

Just when they were still happy about making money from selling konjac, Xishan Village came to buy timber. After asking around, they found out that Xishan Village was going to build several workshops. They could no longer sit still.

As the saying goes, I am afraid that my brothers will suffer, and I am also afraid that my brothers will drive a Land Rover. Originally, everyone was eating coarse grains and vegetables together, but suddenly one person ate rice and meat for every meal. Not many people can calmly accept the psychological gap.

So several village heads discussed it and decided to come and give it a try. They had never dared to think about so many workshops before, but Xishan Village not only thought about it, but also did it. This is their ability. If they want to make a living, it depends on whether Xishan Village is willing to take them out to play.

"Well, we are all from the same village that went through hardships together in the past. We have been getting along harmoniously over the years, unlike other villages that are always fighting. This is all thanks to the help of the brothers.

Then I'll go ask Mrs. Lu what she thinks. But let me make it clear first, neither Mrs. Lu nor I can guarantee any benefits for you. We can only try our best. Don't get any ideas. If it doesn't work out this time, there's always next time. We'll still give priority to harvesting the konjac you grow."

"That's great, Brother Lu. We'll wait for your news here. You do your best. We brothers understand." The few of them were not ready to leave. They wanted to know the result quickly and did not want to delay at all.

"Okay, old woman, you can kill a chicken later and fry the pound of meat that Mr. Lu gave me. I will talk to my brothers later." The patriarch said to his wife in the kitchen.

"I know, go ahead." The clan leader's wife replied. When she heard they were coming, she knew what her husband was planning. She had already killed a chicken. This time it was a rooster, to make what the cook in Linlang's family called a firewood chicken.

Lu Linlang and the clan leader had guessed that several village chiefs were coming this time. In addition, Lu Linlang had originally planned to recruit people from other villages to join, so the clan leader first acted embarrassed in front of several people, but out of brotherly love, he let them know that this opportunity was hard-won, and then came to find Lu Linlang.

Lu Linlang was at home sorting out methods for cleaning the fur. When she heard that the clan leader was coming, she discussed it for a while and then went to invite a few people over to discuss it.

"Linlang, why don't you come to my house for dinner and talk about things? Your aunt has stewed the firewood chicken you mentioned at home. Would you like to try it together?" Every time they came here to discuss things, they would eat here. The clan leader felt a little embarrassed, so this time he insisted on inviting Lu Linlang to have a meal together.

When the two arrived at the clan leader's house, several people heard the noise and quickly stood up to look towards the gate. Sure enough, they saw a girl following the clan leader. They all knew that this girl was Lu Dongjia.

Several people greeted each other quickly, still a little reserved. When talking to Brother Lu, they were used to being casual and saying whatever they wanted. However, this girl was not ordinary. They had not really dealt with her yet, but looking at her temperament, they knew she was not an ordinary person. No wonder she could lead Xishan Village to better and better.

After all, they had met the village chief of Dongshan Village before at Li Cheng’s wedding, but this was the first time they met the other three.

"The clan leader has just told me what my uncles are thinking. When we built this workshop, we took the villagers into consideration. In the beginning, we didn't have many sales channels and didn't dare to produce too much, so we didn't need so many people.

However, the clan leader just told me about everyone's difficulties. Our villages help each other and there haven't been any major disputes. I think we should try our best to help if we can.

So we discussed it. I knew that several of my uncles had bamboo and trees in the village, and there was no shortage of rocks. Our workshops were all making pens, ink, paper, and inkstones, so we needed these things.

However, we don't accept anything we get casually. We have to carefully select it. If you have the patience, you can go back and prepare these things according to our standards and requirements. We will settle the bill once a month after the selection.

I heard that there is a different variety of bamboo in Kaoshan Village. I will go to see it someday. I actually have an idea, but I will have to wait and see it before making a decision.

When our workshops grow bigger, we can consider inviting people from several villages to work in the workshops, which will also reduce the burden on everyone."

Lu Linlang knew what they were most concerned about, so she didn't keep them in suspense or play tricks. She stated her thoughts right away. They had originally thought that they would have to act pitiful and cry poor to have a chance, but they didn't expect that Boss Lu would be so generous and agreed directly.

The geographical environment of their villages is similar. They are guarding the vast bamboo forest on the mountain. In the past, they only knew that bamboo could be eaten and used for bamboo weaving. Now they know that bamboo has these uses, and they are very happy. It is a business with no capital investment, similar to the original konjac.

When the village chief of Kaoshan Village heard that Lu Linlang wanted to see the special bamboo on his own mountain, he was so happy that he wanted to send the bamboo to Lu Dongjia immediately and ask her to see what was so special about the bamboo.

"Then I'll go back to the village and cut a few and ask Mr. Lu to help me take a look. If they really have other uses, then we will be very grateful to God and thank Mr. Lu."

"Brother, why are you in such a hurry? Your sister-in-law has prepared the meal. Sit down quickly. It won't be too late to get busy after eating. You have come here with great difficulty, and I can't let you leave without even having a meal." The patriarch hurriedly pulled him, otherwise he would really go out.

The clan leader's wife also came out to persuade them a few words, but they were too excited. They had gained a lot from this trip and they were all preoccupied with things.

"Village Chief Xiao, you don't have to be so anxious. I'll take some people with me this afternoon to take a look. If you have any ideas, they can only be implemented after the autumn harvest. There's no need to rush."

The village chief of Kaoshan Village was persuaded. After everyone tasted the firewood chicken, they all praised the chief's wife for her excellent cooking skills. The meal was really delicious.

The clan leader's wife had to praise Lu Linlang again. These dishes were all taught by Lu Linlang's cook, and it also allowed them to see that there are so many ways to cook.