Rebirth 78: After being jilted at the altar, I reached the pinnacle!

Han Jianguo nodded. "That's good, but we need to speed things up. Once everything is ready, we can invite some reporters to come and interview us, so that more people know how dedicated we are to the catering industry. This will also dispel some of the unfounded rumors."

Li Hanliang smiled, "This is a good idea, let's do it this way. Tomorrow I'll go and buy some other necessities, and try to get all these projects done within a week."

As night fell and the stars twinkled, Li Hanliang and Han Jianguo sat in wicker chairs in the courtyard, holding hot tea and discussing their next work plans. Although their faces showed fatigue, their eyes shone with hope.

Just then, a villager rushed in, “Boss Li, something bad has happened! A lot of people in town are spreading rumors about our restaurant, and many customers don’t want to come to eat here anymore.”

Li Hanliang's expression changed, but he quickly regained his composure. "Don't worry, rumors will always be debunked by the truth. The most important thing now is to get the farm back on track as soon as possible. Then we can find reporters to debunk the rumors."

Han Jianguo patted Li Hanliang on the shoulder, "Well said, we can't delay any longer, we must solve this problem in the shortest possible time."

Li Hanliang nodded. "Okay, Mr. Han, we'll start further preparations first thing tomorrow morning. Get some rest tonight and conserve your energy for tomorrow's challenges."

The next morning, the sun shone brightly on Xiaoliangzhuang, and the fields were filled with busy figures as the villagers worked in an orderly manner.

Li Hanliang and Han Jianguo weaved through the crowd, discussing specific details of breeding and planting with the villagers.

"Village chief, the land here is fertile, what kinds of vegetables are suitable to grow?" Li Hanliang asked.

After a moment's thought, the village chief replied, "This place is most suitable for growing tomatoes, cucumbers, and green beans, especially tomatoes, which are in high demand and generate good profits."

"Then let's plant tomatoes first," Li Hanliang nodded and said. "Also, Mr. Han, how's the chicken coop construction going?"

"The chicken coop is already under construction and is expected to be completed in the next couple of days. Old Han has already ordered 400 chicks, and with the 100 you brought back, all 500 chicks will be moved in in a few days," the village chief replied with a smile.

Just as they were having a heated discussion, a villager covered in sweat ran over and said, "Mr. Li, we found some wild mushrooms on a piece of land south of the village. I wonder if we can grow them and sell them?"

Li Hanliang's eyes lit up, and he immediately followed. Sure enough, he found a lot of wild mushrooms beside a shady woodland.

After careful examination, he confirmed that these mushrooms were a cultivable variety.

"Great! This land should be perfect for growing mushrooms, which will provide another source of income," Li Hanliang said excitedly.

The village chief was very satisfied. "Okay, then let's try planting it on this land first. If it's successful, we can gradually expand the scale. That's a safer approach."

Back in the center of the village, Li Hanliang summoned the villagers and explained the new plan in detail.

He emphasized the need for everyone to work together to build the breeding farm and vegetable garden in a short period of time, ensuring the quality and efficiency of the work. He assured everyone that with everyone's joint efforts, they would be able to completely break free from the control of the Jing family.

The villagers expressed their support and vowed to do their utmost to complete the task.

A few days later, the first batch of chicks arrived in the village, and everyone gathered around, curiously observing these chirping little lives.

Li Hanliang picked up a chick, examined it carefully, and then smiled and said to everyone, "These chicks are now in your care. Take good care of these little guys, as the restaurant's food supply will depend entirely on them in the future."

At the same time, preparations for mushroom cultivation also began.

Following the methods Li Hanliang learned from the book, the villagers meticulously and systematically sowed and cared for the crops.

However, within Anfeng County, Jing Wenqiang did not give up his suppression of Li Hanliang.

These rumors spread rapidly not only in the county but also in the city. As a result, the restaurant business gradually declined.

Liu Lanfang called anxiously: "Boss, the restaurant's customer traffic has dropped significantly recently. Everyone is saying there's something wrong with our ingredients. What should we do?"

Li Hanliang comforted them, saying, "Don't worry, this is just a temporary predicament. You must continue to maintain high-quality service and let customers feel our sincerity. The Jing family can't always have the upper hand."

After hanging up the phone, Li Hanliang returned to the fields.

Han Jianguo walked over and patted him on the shoulder. "Li Hanliang, I know you've been under a lot of pressure lately, but you must persevere. Victory belongs to those who persevere."

Li Hanliang smiled and said, "Old Han is right. Everything we are doing now is for the long term. I believe that as long as Xiaoliangzhuang develops, even if the Jing family wants to deal with me, they will have a headache."

As night falls, the villagers gather together to share their harvest.

Looking at these enthusiastic faces, Li Hanliang's heart was filled with hope.

He decided to hold a village-wide meeting tomorrow morning to once again mobilize everyone to work together.

The next morning, Li Hanliang stood under the big locust tree at the village entrance, facing the gathered villagers, and announced firmly: "Fellow villagers, this is a difficult but crucial period. Although we have made some progress, we are still far from success. In the coming weeks, we must unite more closely and strive to achieve large-scale production."

The village chief also spoke up to boost morale: "Don't worry, everyone. As long as we work together, Xiaoliangzhuang will definitely get better and better, and everyone will become richer and richer."

At this moment, a young villager excitedly raised his hand and suggested, "Mr. Li, I think we can set up a small cooperative to manage these new projects together and improve work efficiency."

Li Hanliang nodded in agreement, "That's a good idea. I'll find a few people in charge to plan this out later. Thank you for your suggestion."

After the meeting, everyone went about their respective tasks and began their work for the new day.

Li Hanliang then met with several village officials and villagers' representatives to discuss the specifics of the cooperative.

Meanwhile, in the Jing family's old lair, Jing Kaiyuan looked at the latest report in his hand, his brows furrowed.

Jing Wenqiang anxiously asked from the side, "Uncle Kaiyuan, I heard that Li Hanliang plans to expand the pig farm and establish a breeding base. If it really succeeds, it will be a considerable threat to us."

Jing Kaiyuan sneered, "He's going all in. Xiaoliangzhuang is so far from the city that we won't see any results in the short term. Besides, we have many ways to deal with him in the county. But just to be on the safe side, I'll send someone to monitor the situation there."