dognovel Chapter 134 Reform and Opening Up
Chapter 134 Reform and Opening Up
Taking advantage of the situation, Li Mu signed long-term supply contracts with these restaurants, ensuring stable sales.
The blueberry juice business was handed over to Li Jianjun. After a month or two, Li Jianjun managed the business very well. Not only did sales steadily increase, but he also reached cooperation agreements with several small supermarkets.
The dividends Li Mu gave him were quite substantial, amounting to a considerable sum each month. Looking at the thick wad of cash in his hand, Li Jianjun was overjoyed and deeply grateful to Li Mu.
He never imagined that he could earn so much money just by casually following Li Mu's lead. Now, he not only has a stable income but has also earned a good reputation in the village. Everyone says that he owes his success to following Li Mu.
Just when things were going better and better, people from the city came down and posted new policies for reform and opening up.
When this news came out, the other people in Lijia Village didn't know what those four words meant, but Li Mu knew very well.
Tao Qingshan called a meeting and announced: "From now on, there will be no more household contract responsibility system. Everyone can operate independently, bear their own profits and losses, engage in diversified operations, and earn more for more work."
When this policy was announced, Li Mu was so excited that he couldn't even describe it in words.
After the meeting, Li Mu couldn't wait to find Tao Qingshan.
“Uncle Tao, I think we can take advantage of this policy to encourage villagers to develop diversified businesses, such as planting specialty crops, raising rare animals, or even opening some small processing plants.”
"You little rascal, that sounds good! What are we going to do without money? You think everyone's as reckless as you?!"
Tao Qingshan squinted and slowly exhaled a smoke ring.
"You didn't see those kids your age from the families at the front of the village, they're already thinking about how to make money. This village is small, I bet in a while everyone will run off to other places!"
Tao Qingshan's prediction was correct. The people in this village had limited vision and little money, so they wouldn't dare to try anything as bold as Li Mu.
Most of the younger generation are uneducated and have little experience in the world. If you suddenly let them take charge, they will definitely be at a loss. At most, they can leave the small town of Lijiacun and go to the city or provincial capital to do odd jobs and earn some hard-earned money.
Li Mu knew best that the countryside would undergo tremendous changes after the reform and opening up, and that there were many opportunities in the city, so everyone wanted to go and try their luck.
But he also understands that not everyone has the courage and determination he does.
Many people lack funds, technology, and experience, and if they blindly follow the trend, they may lose everything.
This is Li Mu's opportunity. No one wants to stay in Li Family Village, and large tracts of land are lying fallow. He can take over these lands, expand his breeding scale, and even try planting some high-value-added crops.
Thinking of this, Li Mu slapped his thigh and decided to discuss it with Tao Qingshan again to see if he could contract all the abandoned land in the village.
Tao Qingshan listened to Li Mu's idea and remained silent for a while.
“Shepherd Boy, you have a quick mind and bold ideas, I think it’s good! But we still need to discuss this with the villagers, after all, the land is their lifeline, and we have to respect their wishes.”
After Tao Qingshan said that, Li Mu realized that this matter could not be rushed and had to be done slowly.
He nodded and said, "Uncle Tao, you're right. We need to discuss this with the villagers. But we can make a plan first and see how to best utilize this land."
Upon hearing this, Tao Qingshan nodded approvingly: "Alright, Muwazi, go ahead and do it. I fully support you. If you need any help, just let me know."
With Tao Qingshan's support, Li Mu felt more confident and was just waiting for good news from Tao Qingshan.
Summer arrived quickly and then early autumn arrived in the blink of an eye. Lijia Village became increasingly deserted. Not only Lijia Village, but also the neighboring villages were the same. The young people had all gone out to work, leaving only the elderly and children to guard the villages.
Li Mu was not affected by this wave of people leaving their hometown. Tian Xiaohu, with a worried look on his face, squatted by the fishpond and asked Li Mu, "Brother Mu, you said that everyone in the village has gone out to work, should we go too?"
Li Ergou and Zhang Biaozi were tugging at each other's arms, their expressions showing some hesitation: "Brother Mu, do you think we can really make money if we stay in the village? Look, almost everyone in the village has left."
Li Mu smiled and shook his head: "What are you worried about? Tell me, do you want to make money?"
Tian Xiaohu, Li Ergou, and Zhang Biaozi exchanged glances. Tian Xiaohu spoke first: "Of course we want to! Who doesn't want to make money? Who doesn't want a good life?"
Li Ergou nodded quickly, "Yes, Brother Mu, we all want to make big money with you!"
Although Zhang Biaozi was usually a man of few words, he declared at this moment, "Brother Mu, whatever you say, we'll do!"
"Money doesn't grow on trees! I won't stop you from going out and trying your luck. But you have to think it through. Going out is easy, but establishing yourself is hard. Without a skill or solid abilities, going out is pointless."
"If you trust me, stay in the village and work hard with me. I guarantee that each of you will make money and live a good life!"
To Li Mu's surprise, Li Jianjun didn't go into business; instead, he chose to stay in the village and work alongside Li Mu.
Why don't you go and try your luck?
Li Jianjun, with a blade of grass in his mouth, said, "What would I do there? I have no education and no skills. I can only do manual labor if I go out. It's better to stay in the village and do something practical with you."
"Hahahaha! Good! You're a smart guy!"
Li Mu patted Li Jianjun on the shoulder and smiled with great satisfaction.
At this time, Tao Qingshan brought back news about the contracting of those abandoned lands in the village.
"It's not that this can't be done, but you have to go to the city and talk to the relevant leaders to see if you can get the approval and finalize the matter."
Li Mu was dumbfounded. Go to the leader? Where did he get the courage?
He had never spoken to any high-ranking leaders since he was a child, so the thought of suddenly having to go to the city to talk to leaders about contracting land made him very nervous.
Tao Qingshan also felt that this was a risky matter, and advised him, "Although this is difficult, it is not impossible. Don't rush to refuse, let me finish explaining."
Tao Qingshan paused for a moment, then continued, "I know an old friend in the city. He used to work in our village, and we get along very well. Take some gifts and visit him; maybe he can introduce you to someone."
Li Mu felt uncomfortable accepting Tao Qingshan's favor. His relationship with Tao Qingshan hadn't reached the point where he felt obligated to owe him a favor, which made him very uneasy.
After thinking for a moment, he decided to politely decline Tao Qingshan's offer.
"Uncle Tao, I appreciate your kindness. But I still want to try it myself. Whether it works or not, I have to take this first step, don't I?"
Tao Qingshan looked at Li Mu's determined eyes and nodded inwardly.
This kid has a stubborn, competitive spirit, just like I was when I was young.