For this proposal, Tian Tian only hesitated for a moment before immediately agreeing! If you rely on the mountains, they fall; if you rely on people, they leave. Last year and this year, she had been thick-skinned and asked the Song Family for help, but she couldn’t ask for help forever. Their family tended the vegetable garden so diligently that even if they were growing ordinary vegetables, they could find a market! Of course, two years ago, she wouldn’t have considered farming at home no matter what—not because she didn’t want to take this path, but because transportation was inconvenient, and no one came to collect vegetables. Even if they sold them themselves, the difficult transportation meant increased costs, and farming depended on the weather; what future could that have? But now it’s different. She had grown Song Tan’s vegetables and knew their advantages. Even if the seeds degenerate through iterations, there must be some differences. Even if there really weren’t any differences, Yan Ran and the other two were top students and must know of good seeds, which could also offer advantages? And in the market, a slight advantage means victory. She was always decisive; whether it was the initial request or the current cooperation, she was firm: "I am willing!" Meanwhile, Secretary Xiaozu pondered the mung bean industry chain over and over and felt it was doable. Long beans, it’s said, leave a deep impression nationwide. They are eaten all summer, with two and a half of the three daily meals including them. In fact, that’s indeed the case. Because they are low maintenance with high yield, they can be planted anywhere in the fields, roadsides included. When the "vegetable basket" project was not yet perfect and rural planting was limited, rural areas had nothing else to eat during the scorching summer but these. They were eaten to the point of frustration! Faces turned green with all that eating. However, if it became a slow-flowing project, it would have great potential. Yan Ran spoke up nearby: "Actually, we proposed this, and it seems promising." Tai Xiaodong handed over a tablet: "Look here, after scientific planting of long beans, the yield per acre can reach 4,000 pounds. Even if the villagers focus on other things, the minimum will still be over 2,000 pounds." "Plus, there are several seasonal varieties, even winter greenhouses can be used—but that requires a high cost, so we didn’t include it for now." "Just look at the wave from spring to summer and autumn each year." Qi Lin supplemented quietly from the side: "This was also decided based on the actual situation in the village." "First, long bean seedlings can be transplanted from Boss Song’s place, or we can manage the iterations to leave out quality varieties—but that takes time; seed nurturing is a slow experimental cycle. It’s expected to be slightly inferior to the current cabbages and radishes but still above market level." "As for the seed cultivation plan, we are collaborating with Tian Tian. Her place is far from the village, with different water and soil, which reduces interference and makes it more suitable for the fundamental environments across the country." Otherwise, it’s not like the village is without land, why bother going so far? Isn’t it just because Yunqiao Village here is picturesque with better air than other villages, and the water and soil are more excellent? Even if their early impressions weren’t strong, as time passes, they would notice. Doing their seed preservation project here might not yield universally applicable results at all. And Tian Tian’s place is far, yet she is reliable and meticulous. Plus, there might be times she relies on Song Tan in the future, so she won’t easily breach contracts. Precisely their first-class cooperation partner. Especially as she’s so young, and accepts scientific cultivation methods seamlessly, making communication easier. Qi Lin had been up the mountain for half a year, and now he’s increasingly stable; there’s virtually nothing that can shake him. The items he listed were exceptionally organized— "Secondly, and most importantly." "Boss Song has a good heart, but being just a philanthropist isn’t enough. Since she is spending effort and money to support the villagers, it’s best if everyone’s contributions are mutual." "For example, when she provides compensation, the village can also offer manpower, to enable better long-term development." "Encouraging them to plant more long beans also considers this point." "First, long beans are low maintenance; aside from necessary scaffolding, they basically don’t need care. This means they’ll have more time to work at Boss Song’s home." "Second, the harvest cycle for long beans is lengthy; early ones start from May or June, with later ones extending to September or October. With a minimum fruit cycle of three to six months, it not only allows villagers to plant in batches but also offers a continuous source of income from subsequent processing as long as enough planting area is maintained." "Dried long beans and sour cowpeas have significant markets, and they’re easy to transport and store, making them suitable for online sales too." This update ıs available on 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✶𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲✶𝗻𝗲𝘁 He spoke articulately, but when he finished speaking, he heard nothing but silence. When he looked up, he saw Secretary Xiaozu’s clear black and white eyes staring intently at him. The gaze was focused and appreciative, with a hint of unrecognized admiration. The proximity allowed him to notice a few small freckles on the bridge of her nose. For some reason, the usually unperturbable Qi Lin felt his cheeks gradually redden. However, before he could feel embarrassed, she had already taken the tablet from his hand, then turned to Song Tan and smiled: "You’re really lucky, being able to recruit such talent." Song Tan laughed as well: "Of course! I offer good benefits." Meanwhile, Lun Chuan, listening silently, didn’t casually join Song Tan’s plans, but upon seeing Qi Lin and Secretary Xiaozu, also smiled slightly. After Secretary Xiaozu approved the plan, she acted decisively: "I suspect many villagers will inquire about seedlings next. If they do, please don’t release any information yet." People are fickle and distrustful, and now that they see money, they want to jump on the bandwagon. Such is human nature, but she couldn’t indulge it. Therefore, she intended to speak about this sustainable development plan only once the anticipation had built up significantly. Then, as Song Tan nodded, she suddenly looked at Qi Lin, casually asking: "Hey, are you happy working at Song Tan’s place? Have you thought about how to plan for starting a family and career in the future?" Qi Lin felt a bit tense at first but gradually relaxed upon hearing her speak to everyone. However, just as he relaxed, Secretary Xiaozu asked even more casually: "What about you, Qi Lin? I heard there’s still a grandfather living alone in your hometown; haven’t you considered bringing him over?" "Your dorm should be quite spacious, right? Adding another elder shouldn’t be an issue. The village has so much fallow land, you could spend to rent it if you want to farm." She seemed to mention this offhandedly: "There might still be opportunities to rent in the next couple of years, but who knows after that? By then, I probably won’t be working here anymore."