A husband found in the village? I bought a regent for a penny!

Everyone is waiting for Gu Xixi to reveal her "secret recipe" for free.

Gu Xixi composed herself and delivered the speech she had prepared beforehand.

We'll discuss common pests and diseases affecting millet and how to prevent them.

From how to promote growth to what elements need to be implemented to ensure large, plump millet ears and a bumper harvest.

And the distinction between different types and functions of fertilization, watering, and pesticide application.

The audience was silent.

People like Lao Qian, who are literate, prepared paper and pen in advance and took notes while listening.

Many of them are illiterate; upon hearing one sentence, they immediately forget the next, and some of the content they hear is completely incomprehensible, their minds turning into a jumbled mess.

Gu Xixi had anticipated this and had discussed it with Lao Qian beforehand.

Old Qian wrote furiously, saying loudly, "Don't panic, everyone. Listen to whatever you can, I've written it all down."

"If you have any questions later, we can discuss them at any time."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and continued to listen attentively.

Gu Xixi never dragged things out; she finished talking in the time it takes to eat a meal.

Someone started asking, "If I want to harvest as much corn as your family, do I need to do all of these things you mentioned?"

Gu Xixi nodded. "That's right."

Another person chimed in, "Then you should also teach us how to use these medicines and fertilizers you mentioned."

He Jinglan looked at Gu Xixi with concern. Wasn't this putting someone on the spot? How was she supposed to answer?

Gu Xixi looked up and stared directly at everyone. "Buy it."

Like cold water being poured into a hot oil pan, the scene erupted in uproar.

Buying? That means I'll have to spend money!

Although Grandpa Gu and Second Master Gu did not come out in person today, representatives from both their families came.

Gu Youfu sneered and said loudly, "I knew she wouldn't have a change of heart and teach us the secret recipe."

"In the end, they're just trying to make money for themselves, sucking our blood!"

"Oh, she even invited those Gu guys from other villages. She really knows how to screw over her own people!"

"You guys are just stupid, making such a long trip for nothing!"

Gu Youfu is the eldest son of Grandpa Gu. He is a bit cunning. He was one of the instigators who instigated the attack on Gu Xixi by the Gu clan.

Both families were already in a bad mood after being expelled from the clan, so they had no choice but to take the opportunity to make a few sarcastic remarks today.

Fortunately, the other members of the Gu family present were not swayed by Gu Youfu's words.

Someone retorted, "You came too, as if you knew it was a pile of shit and still had to taste it to see if it was salty or not?"

Grandpa Gu's family wasn't well-liked in the village to begin with, and the villagers laughed and even egged them on.

Old Qian had to step in to maintain order.

Once it quieted down, Gu Xixi continued, "There's no need to say such harsh things. I'll say what I want to say, and whether you're willing to do it or how you do it is entirely up to you."

"In addition, they don't buy pesticides and fertilizers directly from me. The amount I produce through all my hard work is barely enough for my own use."

"After that, I started receiving supplies from workshops, and I used the same materials instead of making them myself."

Everyone was talking about it.

Having learned from the previous experience with the Bodhi fruit tree, this time, apart from Gu Youfu, no one was in a hurry to disagree.

After all, the families who planted trees with Gu Xixi were all getting rich.

No one wants to miss another opportunity due to a momentary impulse.

Villager A asked, "Our ancestors have used manure as fertilizer for generations. We don't buy fertilizer. Is it okay to use this?"

Gu Xixi said, "You said it can be used as base fertilizer, but it still needs to be used in combination with at least one other type of fertilizer."

Villager B raised his hand, "Then can't we really do it ourselves?"

Gu Xixi smiled, "I can only say that fertilizers and pesticides are not easy to make. Even if I give you the method, you may not be able to succeed. You need to invest in raw materials, right? If you can't make them, you'll waste the materials and have to buy the tools to make them."

"Everyone can do the math and see what makes it worthwhile."

The discussion continued; some nodded, while others frowned.

At this moment, Stone shouted, "You want to do it yourselves? Sister Xixi failed at least a hundred or eighty times before she made one. Are you confident that you can be better than her?!"

"If we send you outsiders to do the work, the millet might be ripe before you've even prepared the fertilizer!"

The crowd erupted in uproar again. Is it really that difficult?

Some of the more astute members of the local Gu family whispered, "It's so complicated, no wonder Second Master Gu only managed to steal a little something before, it was completely useless!"

The others agreed, "It seems that Boss Gu wasn't lying to us after all!"

More and more people are becoming more active.

Those from relatively well-off families are already preparing to ask about the price.

Shi Tou crossed his arms over his chest, acting like a little adult. "Besides, those are recipes that my sister Xi Xi often stayed up until midnight, spending so much money, making them again and again, testing them over and over again. Why should you let her use them for free?"

"Even we kids know we can't take someone else's hard work for nothing!"

"You were the ones who chased after people asking for the secret recipe before, and now you're the ones who're afraid that my sister Xixi will take advantage of you."

"No one is forcing you to buy or sell. Even if you buy too much grain, it won't end up in our granary!"

Children speak without restraint, making a group of adults blush with embarrassment.

This also served as a wake-up call for them.

Yes, Gu Xixi taught them the method, and in the end, the millet harvest increased, and everyone got their share.

Why would they need to cheat them?

Besides, buying pesticides and fertilizers for personal use is obviously easier and cheaper than making them yourself.

Gu Xixi put in her own money and effort to make the recipe, so what if she makes a little profit from it?

Once upon a time, someone wanted to learn the trade of vegetable farming from Grandpa Gu's family. They promised him benefits, but Grandpa Gu still refused!

This line of thinking leads to understanding in all areas.

Immediately, someone inquired about the starting price.

Gu Xixi truthfully replied, "This is not under my jurisdiction. The specific price has not yet been set. You all know the person who makes this; it's An Qinghe."

Everyone smiled when they remembered the enthusiastic blue-eyed young man.

"Xiao An!"

"Is he back?"

Gu Xixi said, "He should deliver the goods in a few days. We'll see then, but..."

Some people in the courtyard were happy, while others were sad.

Gu Xixi took in all the worries on their faces, then changed the subject, "There's something I can guarantee."

"First, the price will not be high, and everyone will definitely be able to afford it."

"Secondly, those with spare cash can buy directly, and those who are temporarily short of cash can also buy on credit. The entire amount can be credited to my name, and I will not charge interest during the millet growing season. You can repay the debt after the autumn harvest."

Upon hearing this, those who were worried immediately showed joy on their faces.

Someone asked incredulously, "You can buy on credit, and without interest? Don't you want us to provide collateral?"

Gu Xixi smiled and said, "No need."

"However, to prevent people from deliberately defaulting on their debts, interest will be charged after the autumn harvest, with a rate of one percent for overdue payments."

He Jinglan said, "Don't worry, we won't let the interest compound and you end up unable to pay it back."

"Xixi will write on the credit agreement that as long as you strictly follow her method, if the yield per mu does not reach 500 jin, you only need to repay half of the debt!"