CHAPTER 442: CHAPTER 442: MADE A HUGE PROFIT

Li Jian Country slowly made his way to Zhao Gang’s home, thinking that since the man had returned without the herbs, they must have been sold.

The herbs were all sold, so even if Zhao Gang hadn’t brought the money over, there was no need to rush, but his wife and children at home were anxious.

Sigh, who knows how Zhao Gang will react when he finds out. Li Jian Country truly felt embarrassed in all sorts of ways, but what could he do? His wife had instructed him, and he couldn’t just take the money.

Li Jian Country was burdened with all sorts of troubles, while the villagers who saw him were excitedly greeting him.

Sigh, this made Li Jian Country feel even more pressured, though they didn’t say it directly, their meaning was clear.

"I’ll inquire about it, but I can’t guarantee anything." He had done something foolish once before, and now he dared not repeat it.

The villagers have learned a lesson now, knowing that not everything happens just because they want it to, and Zhao Gang is clearly someone on the rise, not someone these simple folks can provoke.

Even Li Jian Country, the production team leader, couldn’t do much about Zhao Gang, so it’s best not to provoke him hastily.

"What a pity, had we known we should have picked more last year, it’s all money."

"Exactly, we don’t know if the herbs we pick this year can be sold."

"Yeah, the county only buys this much, enough for a few days of picking. If Doctor Zhan can continue to purchase, that’d be great."

Once this idea was brought up, the whole situation fell silent. It’s a good idea, everyone hoped for it, but they knew the chances were slim. Why would someone thriving in Beijing want to come here?

Without housing, there’s no foundation. If they come over, there’s nowhere for them to stay, and what’s the point in returning from Beijing then?

Right, no house. If Zhao Gang and the rest had a house here, wouldn’t they want to return often?

The villagers’ eyes lit up, "Wouldn’t it be great if Doctor Zhan had a house here."

"Then they could return in summer to buy herbs and treat our illnesses." With Doctor Zhan here, they wouldn’t have to worry whenever they got sick.

Treatment was convenient, and it didn’t cost much. Previously, going to the commune hospital cost a lot, which troubled everyone’s hearts.

"They aren’t from our brigade; how can they have a house here?"

"Do we give them land?"

"Why give them land? The place Doctor Zhan stays at now is pretty good."

Although Zhao Gang’s house was well built, few villagers liked it because it was at the foot of the hill where animals came down first, plus it was a bit distant from the village, which was why Zhao Gang got it.

When a villager’s son wanted to divide the household, he could ask the village and get a plot of land. Though building a house costs money, there is no need to move to such a distant place.

This proposal came out, and several people thought it was good. It’s not that no one liked the house Zhan Jing stayed in, but they knew it might not land in their hands, and if it did, it would likely cost money.

It’d be better to let Zhan Jing live there, so when they come to buy herbs, the money earned could be enough to build a new house, avoiding any unhappy disputes.

"I’ll go talk to them." Though the brigade leaders decide these matters, if the villagers are unanimous, they can still make it happen.

With Li Jian Country feeling all sorts of nerves, contemplating asking Zhao Gang about the herb sales in Beijing and whether long-term cooperation is possible, the villagers had already spontaneously decided to keep this God of Wealth.

No matter how anxious Li Jian Country felt, he had to complete this long journey, and in all the unease, he knocked on the door.

Zhao Gang finished eating and drinking, lying on the kang and telling the kids about his Beijing experiences, inadvertently receiving all sorts of envious and jealous looks from the children.

Upon hearing the knock, feeling all sorts of disappointment, "Who’s visiting so insensitively, other than Li Jian Country?"

He knew Li Jian Country would rush to visit, sigh, couldn’t he let him rest a bit? Could he even run off with the money?

Zhan Jing gently patted Zhao Gang, even though they were leaving, there’s no need to end things bitterly with Li Jian Country, "There will be a long time needing his help."

Hm, bother Li Jian Country? Zhao Gang pursed his lips, "We’re supporting him; otherwise, how can he handle so much stuff?"

Not bragging, "If I don’t cooperate with Li Jian Country, it’s not my loss."

"Right, not your loss." Her husband’s mood was good after the Beijing trip, so Zhan Jing also enjoyed occasionally teasing him, lest one person becomes too arrogant.

Watching Zhan Jing and Zhao Gang bantering, Gong Ruini felt they must have had a successful trip to Beijing; maybe Zhan Jing found the people she wanted.

Moreover, the other party seemed trustworthy, giving Gong Ruini a sigh of relief, making future visits to Beijing easier.

Zhan Jing gave Zhao Gang a signal to pay attention and went to open the door.

"Secretary, you’re here." Seeing Li Jian Country, Zhan Jing displayed a look of surprise, "We just finished eating, planning to rest and then come to find you."

Polite words are free, and Zhan Jing spoke very kindly, her smile being comforting. If Gong Ruini were present, she’d definitely say it resembled those contrived smiles of later generations.

Li Jian Country had worries, but Zhan Jing’s smile made him excited, and he didn’t notice any issues in the smile, "I’m just here to check things, did you have a smooth journey?"

"Very smooth, and the herbs sold in Beijing, prices even higher than here." Zhan Jing didn’t want to chit-chat with Li Jian Country for long.

Li Jian Country was clearly here to inquire about the herb sales, not their trip to Beijing, so she quickly shared what interested him, hoping he’s pay up and leave soon.

Knowing it was not only Li Jian Country excited, but countless others outside awaited the result.

Li Jian Country understood this, so upon hearing Zhan Jing say everything was sold, he wasn’t overly excited, but hearing the price was two points higher than locally, he couldn’t close his mouth.

"Really?" Li Jian Country wished the piled-up herbs at home that often sparked family arguments would clear out quickly, not expecting such a good price.

Li Jian Country then felt perhaps his ears had problems hearing such shocking news.

"Yes." Zhan Jing was also shocked seeing the price at the supply and marketing cooperative.

But despite her surprise, after talking with the herbal buyer, Zhan Jing found the cooperative even more exploitative, offering such low prices.

Of course, acting surprised before Li Jian Country was necessary.