Reborn in 1985: From Selling Braised Duck to Becoming the World's Richest Man

"Do all the uncles and aunts in the village want to come with me to dig for mountain products?"

Liang Ming's expression changed slightly, and he said.

"Liang Ming, I know this matter might be putting you in a difficult position!"

"But the villagers are living a hard life. There are still villagers living in thatched huts or mud houses."

Whenever it rains, their houses either leak here or collapse there.

"I had no other choice, that's why I asked you for help."

At the end, a look of guilt appeared on Liang Jianguo's face.

As a village chief, he couldn't lead all the villagers to make money, so he had to ask the younger generation for help.

Upon hearing the village chief's words, Liang Ming quickly waved his hand and said:

“Village chief, you’re exaggerating. I’m also a member of Liangjia Village. If the village has difficulties, we should all work together to find a solution.”

"Perfect timing, my business of mountain produce and river seafood is also preparing to expand, and I'm short of manpower."

"Liang Ming, do you mean you agree?"

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Liang Jianguo's face lit up with joy, and he asked.

"Village chief, how many families in our village are facing economic hardship?"

Liang Ming spoke up, asking Liang Jianguo.

Although he needs to recruit people, it is impossible for him to bring all the villagers along at this stage.

Upon hearing this, Liang Jianguo immediately understood Liang Ming's meaning.

He replied, "If we're talking about particularly poor families, there are 10 households. These families are all in similar situations. The men in these families were wounded in battle years ago."

There's nowhere to find work now, and I have a family to support.

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming also gained some impression of those families.

“Village chief, let’s have these 10 households choose a representative to hold a meeting in my yard.”

Liang Ming said.

“Okay, I’ll take care of it right now,” Liang Jianguo nodded and said.

When Liang Ming returned to his own courtyard, it was already past three in the afternoon.

He had just returned home when Chicken Boy, Dog Egg, and Ama came to the yard again.

"Brother Liangming, we dug up several dozen more kilograms of mountain produce and river delicacies. Do you think that's enough?"

As soon as Jiwa entered the room, carrying a bamboo basket, he spoke to Liang Ming.

Liang Ming looked at the goods the three had brought and nodded in satisfaction, saying, "Hmm, the quality is good. Load them all onto the truck, and I'll deliver them to the county town later."

Upon hearing this, the three children quickly weighed the mountain produce and river delicacies and then loaded them onto the car.

After settling the payment for the goods with the three people, Liang Ming talked to them again, saying that Liang Jianguo hoped that the poor households in Liangming Village would join him in trading mountain products.

"What are your thoughts on this matter? Share your opinions: do you support it or oppose it?"

Liang Ming sought the opinions of the three men and said.

After all, if the purchase volume of mountain and river delicacies increases, it will inevitably affect the income of the three children.

Chicken Baby, Dog Egg, and Ama exchanged a glance and said in unison:

"Brother Liang Ming, you can make the decision about this."

“That’s right, we’ve all made up our minds to follow you. We’ll do whatever you tell us to do.”

"Yes, even if you ask us to give up our share of mountain produce and river delicacies to the uncles and aunts in the village, I have no objection."

In their hearts, they already regarded Liang Ming as the most respected person.

They also believed that Liang Ming would definitely not treat them unfairly.

Hearing the three of them say this, Liang Ming's lips curled into a smile, and he said:

"I'm relieved to hear that."

"But you don't need to worry. Even if I lead the villagers to trade mountain products, your share will not be reduced."

“Starting tomorrow, each of you will be all allotted 100 jin (50 catties).

"Later, once I contract the mountain and the fishponds, you will have more income channels."

Chicken Boy, Dog Egg, and Ama were all delighted to hear this.

After chatting for a while, the village chief, Liang Jianguo, led 10 impoverished households from Liangjia Village to Liangjia's courtyard.

Each of the 10 village representatives wore an excited smile, clearly having learned from the village chief on the way there that Liang Ming was going to lead them in trading mountain products.

"Dear uncles and aunts in the village, I believe the village chief has already told you about my business of selling mountain produce and river seafood."

Liang Ming immediately cut to the chase and said:

“Starting tomorrow, each of your households will have a quota of 10 jin. Whether you go up the mountain to dig wild vegetables, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, or go down to the river to catch river delicacies, it’s up to you.”

"The purchase price for both mountain produce and river seafood is 2 cents per pound!"

Ah Ma, who was standing to the side, looked moved when she heard Liang Ming's words.

It turns out that the price of 3 cents per pound for buying river delicacies was a unique price Liang Ming offered him.

If the villagers were also offered the same price of 3 cents per kilogram for river delicacies, these 10 households would probably all go out and catch river delicacies.

Once the quantity of river delicacies increases, the value of the river delicacies in A-ma's hands decreases.

"Mountain produce can sell for 2 cents a pound? My goodness, that's incredibly valuable!"

“If I eat 10 jin a day, that’s 2 yuan. That’s 60 yuan a month. That’s more than double what I earn doing odd jobs.”

"Liang Ming, if you can really help your uncle make this much money, your whole family will owe you a huge debt of gratitude!"

In the end, several men from different households knelt down and kowtowed to Liang Ming.

Since they became disabled and stayed at home, they have been unable to do any work, and the whole family has been struggling to make ends meet.

Liang Ming may have given them a job, but in reality, he saved the lives of their entire family.

"Uncle, please stop!" Liang Ming quickly stopped the village uncles who were about to kneel down.

As a junior, if I were to make my elders kneel, it would shorten my lifespan.

After helping the village men up, Liang Ming said earnestly:

"Although I have given you a job, ultimately, we are in a cooperative relationship."

You supply the mountain products, I buy them; neither of us is superior to the other.

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, the villagers' eyes turned red.

No wonder Liang Ming is able to make a fortune; his magnanimity is beyond the reach of ordinary people!

The three kids looked at Liang Ming with admiration. As expected of their leader, he was always so approachable.

At this moment, Liang Ming changed the subject and said:

"Dear uncles and aunts in the village, since we are doing business together, there are some unpleasant things we need to say upfront."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the courtyard turned to look at Liang Ming, waiting for him to continue.

"Even though each of your families only has a 10-jin share, you can't just do it half-heartedly."

The wild mushrooms you pick must be non-poisonous and of good quality.

The same principle applies to wild vegetables and bamboo shoots.

If I find any family that's not qualified, I'll immediately disqualify them and replace them with someone else.

At this point, Liang Ming looked at the 10 village representatives in the courtyard and asked, "Did you all understand?"

He has his own reasons for being so strict.

It is said that a kind person does not lead an army, and a righteous person does not manage wealth. Some people are poor because of unforeseen factors such as health conditions.

But some people are poor simply because they are lazy and just get by.

Liang Ming is giving them a heads-up now to avoid future disputes.

"Liang Ming, you've given us a job to make a living, and we'll definitely do our best for you."

“That’s right. If anyone dares to shirk their responsibilities, we’ll be the first to deal with them without you even having to say a word.”

All 10 village representatives spoke up, expressing their support for Liang Ming.