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Hu Ruoyun walked Mao Na to her doorstep. As she opened the large door and was about to say goodbye, Mao Na called out to her, “It’s dark outside; take the flashlight back with you.”
Hu Ruoyun didn’t refuse again. She reached out to take it, watching as Mao Na entered the yard and secured the door before turning to leave.
Back at Mao Na’s dormitory, Hu Ruoyun felt drowsy. After washing her face and feet, she pulled back the pink blanket and lay down on the small bed. However, she found the pillow uncomfortably hard. Lifting it up, she discovered a thick stack of "Story Collection" underneath. Flipping through it, she noticed that almost every book contained something written by Hu Ruoyun. In the last book, there were several pages tucked inside; upon opening them, she realized they were copies of her piece titled "Cadres Are Fierce as Tigers, Farmers Suffer Greatly."
Now, Hu Ruoyun found herself unable to sleep again.
Another person who couldn’t sleep was Mayor Mao. Despite his heavy eyelids, there was an inexplicable force keeping him awake. If the ideas Hu Ruoyun had shared could be implemented—even just one of them—Gaoqiao Town would surely shine throughout the county! He mentally mapped out which connections to leverage and which departments and leaders to approach for coordination and assistance in bringing those ideas to fruition.
Tossing and turning, he lost track of time before finally drifting into a hazy sleep.
Meanwhile, Mao Na had returned home to find her mother, Zhang Xiuzhen, still awake with the lights on, waiting for her. Truthfully, Zhang Xiuzhen disapproved of her husband’s arrangement: how could they let a teenage boy sleep in their daughter’s bed? If word got out or if someone from the Post Office saw it, it would be quite scandalous!
She had been waiting for her daughter to speak up against it, but to her surprise, Mao Na had agreed! Now that it was late and her daughter still hadn’t returned, Zhang Xiuzhen felt an inexplicable sense of unease.
When she finally heard the sound of the door opening and saw Mao Na walk in, Zhang Xiuzhen let out a long sigh of relief and asked, “Did you come back alone?”
Mao Na replied, “Xiao Hu walked me home.”
Zhang Xiuzhen muttered in confusion, “Is everything alright?”
Mao Na patted her chest and said, “A cat jumped at me near the Post Office, but Xiao Hu kicked it away! It scared me to death!”
Zhang Xiuzhen settled down a bit more comfortably. “It’s getting late; hurry up and go to bed.”
Mao Na brushed her teeth, washed her face and feet, then snuggled into bed. Strangely enough, she spent the latter half of the night dreaming the same dream: a dark figure lunging at her while being swept off her feet by that tall boy who spun her around… She felt so secure and safe in his embrace; the sensation of soaring through the air was simply wonderful.
The next morning, Mayor Mao headed early to Annan County City. The director of the Planning Commission, Jin Hong—his high school classmate—was someone he had a close relationship with. After a brief conversation, he asked Director Jin to consult with the higher-level Planning Commission regarding any project approvals for a Four Complete Food Factory and its qualifications.
He then moved on to the Annan County Business Bureau where he spoke at length with Bureau Chief Wu Bin.
After having lunch at the County Guesthouse and taking a short break, he visited the Annan County Labor Bureau in the afternoon to chat with Bureau Chief He Jie for about half an hour.
In this era, things seemed less convoluted; within a week, feedback from various sectors began rolling in.
The project for the Four Complete Food Factory has received approval from the relevant authorities, including details about the organizational structure and the names of responsible individuals. The Annan County Labor Bureau is optimistic about the labor output plan organized by Gaoqiao Town. They suggest that the Labor Bureau take the lead, with Gaoqiao Town playing a key role in organizing efforts. Together, they will report to the County Committee and County Government, presenting opinions and plans for a unified action across the county.
The Labor Bureau will coordinate with labor departments in related regions to verify the qualifications and credibility of employing enterprises, ensuring that workers' incomes and legal rights are protected. The Business Bureau has also been in contact with Hohhot, but due to various reasons, their feedback has been delayed. They mentioned that because the enterprise is undergoing restructuring, related matters will be decided post-restructuring, but they expressed gratitude for Annan's intentions.
This situation has provided Mayor Mao with endless motivation. After a week of preparation, Mayor Mao, accompanied by colleagues from the County Planning Commission, headed straight to Jiang City, the provincial capital. The unregistered head of the Four Complete Food Factory was surprised by Annan's visit: "Your information is quite impressive!"
Thanks to prior communications from both provincial and municipal Planning Commissions, the Four Complete Food Factory received Mayor Mao and his team with high standards of hospitality. In a small conference room, Annan County and Gaoqiao Town presented a thick cooperation plan book detailing Gaoqiao Town's situation. They also included soil testing reports and technical guidance letters from experts at the Provincial Agricultural University, Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Jiangcheng City Vegetable Research Institute, along with safety standards.
In summary, as long as Four Complete Food Factory requires it, Gaoqiao Town can provide essential raw materials such as leeks, green onions, cabbage, and celery according to the quality and type specified by the enterprise. This not only expressed sincere intentions but also included a series of feasibility assessments.
After reviewing the materials provided by Gaoqiao Town, the head of the Four Complete Food Factory was moved. Although production was imminent, there were currently no large-scale and stable raw material supply bases within the province. The government organization and coordination in Gaoqiao Town made it far more reliable than purchasing from an uncertain market.
Thus, both parties decided to sit down for formal negotiations on a later date. After wrapping up this matter, Mayor Mao led colleagues from the Livestock Research Institute to visit Jiangcheng's livestock feed market and consulted experts from the Provincial Animal Husbandry Bureau. They investigated industry trends and discovered that the scale of breeding pigs and meat chickens was expanding exponentially while related supplies like chicken coops and feeders were in short supply.
Without pause, they sought knowledge from experts in various fields such as provincial chemical engineering and machinery. Staff members at Gaoqiao Town Government felt that Mayor Mao seemed energized as if he had taken stimulants or had been equipped with a perpetual motion machine; multiple departments were operating at high speed under his direction.
Soon after, Gaoqiao Town Government's promotional vehicle began touring village after village, broadcasting through loudspeakers: "The Rural Credit Cooperative offers loans with interest subsidized by town finances; Town Government invites experts for guidance... We will establish five plastic product factories primarily producing feeders and water pipes; five cold-drawn wire factories mainly producing chicken coops, duck coops, and rabbit coops; Town Government promises to purchase all products!"
Following this announcement, a meeting was held at the Town Government hall with leaders from each Village Two Committees and representatives of villagers to promote relevant policies. Experts from the Provincial Animal Husbandry Bureau, managers from livestock equipment feed markets, and credit department managers from Annan County's rural Credit Union were invited to answer questions on-site.
In a large town with over fifty thousand residents, although most farmers are not very wealthy, there are certainly some who are affluent, bold, and insightful. Some individuals recognized that this policy could essentially guarantee returns regardless of circumstances.
Quickly filling ten available slots led to expedited loan approvals through green channels at the rural credit cooperative for these individuals. The Town Government kept its promises; under the guidance of invited experts' contacts and suggestions, machinery for producing plastic pellets, strips for feeders, forming feeders, and cold-drawn wire quickly arrived and entered debugging stages.
When the first batch of finished chicken feeders and cages was produced and transported away by merchants from the provincial livestock equipment and feed market, who settled the payment on the spot, Gaoqiao Town had already stopped its loan subsidy policy and no longer promised to purchase products from newly established enterprises.
Regardless of the industry or type of goods, it is ultimately the market that determines their direction and success or failure.
However, even without these policies, the enthusiasm for self-built factories and production in Gaoqiao Town only grew stronger. The people coming to collect goods said that these items were in high demand not just throughout the province but nationwide; as long as you have stock, there’s no need to worry about selling out!
So why wait? Seize the opportunity and work hard.
From the beginning of the second month of the Lunar Calendar to the mass production of the first batch of goods, it took just over three short months.
While it sounds easy to say, every step taken was filled with hardship and effort. In those 100 days, Mao Jie and Hu Ruoyun remarked, “My dad has lost nearly ten pounds!”
The aquaculture industry has found its foothold, and according to market research, the outlook for the next three to five years looks promising. As for future market order, it can only be improved step by step.
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