Siheyuan: I am protecting Shazhu, who dares to object?

Chapter 401 New Opportunities and New Challenges

After being awarded the title of county rural tourism demonstration site, Cuigu Village has ushered in unprecedented development opportunities, and the villagers are enthusiastic and motivated.

However, Wang Dashan knew clearly that this was just a new starting point and there was still a long way to go in the future.

Early that morning, as the first ray of sunlight shone on Cui Gu Village, Wang Dashan had already gotten up. After a simple wash, he took a walk along the village road, thinking about the next development direction of the village.

Along the way, he saw that the villagers had started to get busy. Some were tidying up the yard of the farmhouse, some were preparing fresh ingredients, and some were working in the fields to provide a better farming experience for the upcoming tourists.

"Secretary Wang, good morning!"

The villagers passing by greeted them warmly.

"Good morning! Everyone is so motivated. Our village is becoming more and more vibrant!"

Wang Dashan responded with a smile.

"Of course not. Thanks to your leadership, Secretary Wang, our Cuigu Village has achieved the good situation it has today."

The villagers gave a thumbs up and praised.

Wang Dashan waved his hand and said, "This is the result of everyone's hard work. We can't be complacent and we have to keep moving forward."

After returning home, Wang Dashan had a simple breakfast and went to the village committee.

Today, he will discuss with village cadres how to further expand rural tourism business and attract more tourists.

"Comrades, our Cuigu Village has won the title of a county rural tourism demonstration site. This is a recognition of our previous work, but we cannot be satisfied with this. Let's talk about it. What should we do next?"

Wang Dashan sat at the conference table, looking at everyone with a firm gaze.

"I think we can innovate in tourism projects, such as organizing some night activities so that tourists can have fun at night."

Xiao Li spoke first.

"This is a good idea, but we have to consider safety issues and be careful not to disturb the villagers' rest."

Wang Dashan nodded in agreement.

"We can also cooperate with surrounding villages to create a rural tourism route and integrate everyone's special projects, so as to attract more tourists."

Uncle Zhao put forward his own ideas.

"This idea is forward-looking and can not only drive the development of surrounding villages, but also form economies of scale."

Wang Dashan's eyes lit up, "If you have any other ideas, please feel free to speak up."

The meeting lasted for a whole morning. Everyone put forward many valuable suggestions. Wang Dashan took careful notes and gradually came up with a new plan in his mind.

After the meeting, Wang Dashan decided to visit the village school.

Nowadays, with the development of rural tourism, the children in the village are full of curiosity about the outside world. He hopes to create better educational conditions for the children and make them the hope for the future development of the village.

"Secretary Wang, why are you here?"

When Mr. Liu from the school saw Wang Dashan, he came up to him warmly.

"Teacher Liu, I'm here to see the kids. How's school going lately?"

Wang Dashan asked.

"Everything is good, and the children study very hard. But the textbooks are a bit old, and some teaching aids are not complete."

Teacher Liu said helplessly.

"I've made note of this and I'll find a way to solve it. We can't let the children lose at the starting line and we must provide them with the best learning conditions."

Wang Dashan said firmly.

After leaving school, Wang Dashan fell into deep thought.

He knew that education was the key if the village was to achieve true sustainable development.

So he decided to go back to the village committee, convene a villagers' meeting, and mobilize everyone to contribute to the construction of the school.

In the evening, the small square of the village committee was crowded with villagers. When everyone heard that Wang Dashan was going to convene a villagers' meeting, they all came early.

"Dear fellow villagers, I have called you all here today to discuss school matters with you."

Wang Dashan stood on the stage and said in a loud voice, "The children in our village are the hope of the future. The current school conditions are not very good. We must find ways to improve them."

"Secretary Wang, you decide what to do. We will listen to you!"

A villager exclaimed.

"Yes, for the sake of the children, we will definitely give our full support!"

Other villagers echoed.

"I plan to organize everyone to donate money. Let's pool our money together to buy new textbooks and teaching aids for the school, and renovate the school building. What do you think?"

Wang Dashan expressed his thoughts.

"Okay, I'll donate fifty dollars!"

“I’ll donate a hundred!”

The villagers donated generously, and soon the amount of donations reached several thousand yuan.

Looking at the enthusiasm of the villagers, Wang Dashan was deeply moved.

"Thank you everyone. With your support, the children will definitely have a better learning environment."

Wang Dashan said excitedly.

However, just as Wang Dashan was busy building the school, a new problem arose.

Due to the increase in the number of tourists, the village’s infrastructure has gradually failed to keep up with the demand, especially parking lots and public toilets, which are often crowded.

"Secretary Wang, this parking lot is too small. There is no room for cars when there are many tourists on weekends. Many tourists complain."

Old Zhang, who is in charge of parking lot management, anxiously found Wang Dashan.

"There are also public toilets, but they are not enough and they smell bad. This affects the image of our village."

Another villager also said.

Wang Dashan frowned. He knew that these problems must be solved as soon as possible, otherwise it would affect the development of rural tourism.

So he decided to convene another meeting of village cadres to discuss solutions.

"Comrades, there are problems with the village's infrastructure now. We must pay attention to this. Do you have any good suggestions?"

Wang Dashan said seriously.

“How about we expand the parking lot and public restrooms?”

Xiao Li suggested.

"But where will the funds come from? All our previous donations were used for school construction."

Uncle Zhao raised a question.

"We can apply for financial support from our superiors, and we can also seek cooperation with some companies and seek their sponsorship."

Wang Dashan said after thinking for a moment.

"This is a good idea. Our village is now a demonstration site for rural tourism and should be able to get support from higher authorities."

Teacher Liu nodded in agreement.

After the meeting, Wang Dashan immediately took action.

He first submitted an application report to the higher authorities, detailing the village's situation and needs.

At the same time, he also began to contact some companies, hoping to get their sponsorship.

In the next few days, Wang Dashan rushed around and visited one company after another.

However, most companies rejected him for various reasons, which made Wang Dashan feel a little frustrated.

"Is there no other way?"

Wang Dashan sat in the office, looking at the scenery outside the window, and fell into deep thought.

At this moment, he suddenly remembered an entrepreneur he had met when he attended a meeting in the county town.

The entrepreneur is very interested in rural development, so perhaps he would be willing to help Cui Gu Village.

Thinking of this, Wang Dashan immediately picked up the phone and dialed the entrepreneur's number.

"Hello, is this Mr. Li? I'm Wang Dashan from Cuigu Village. We met before at a meeting in the county."

Wang Dashan said politely.

"Oh, Secretary Wang, what's going on?"

The entrepreneur's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"It's like this, Mr. Li, our Cuigu Village is developing rural tourism and has encountered some infrastructure construction problems. I would like to ask you to help see if you can provide us with some sponsorship."

Wang Dashan said sincerely.

"Rural tourism, this is a good project. However, I need to understand the specific situation of your village first."

The entrepreneur said.

"No problem, Mr. Li, when are you free, I can introduce it to you in detail."

Wang Dashan said quickly.

"Then let's do it tomorrow. I happen to be free. I'll go to your village and take a look."

The entrepreneur agreed.

"That's great, Mr. Li, thank you so much! I'll wait for you at the village entrance tomorrow."

Wang Dashan said excitedly.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Dashan couldn't calm down for a long time.

He knew that this was a rare opportunity and that if he could get the sponsorship from this entrepreneur, the village's infrastructure problems would be solved.

Early the next morning, Wang Dashan came to the village entrance and waited.

Soon, a black car drove slowly over and Wang Dashan went to meet it.

"Mr. Li, welcome to Cuigu Village!"

Wang Dashan shook hands with the entrepreneurs enthusiastically.

"Secretary Wang, your village has changed so much!"

After getting off the car, the entrepreneur couldn't help but sigh at the scene in front of him.

"Yes, in recent years, with everyone's joint efforts, our village has developed better and better. However, we have encountered some problems now, and we still need your help."

Wang Dashan said modestly.

Afterwards, Wang Dashan took the entrepreneurs to visit various scenic spots in the village and gave a detailed introduction to the development of rural tourism and the problems it faces.

The entrepreneurs listened carefully and asked questions and made suggestions from time to time.

"Secretary Wang, your village has great potential for development. I am willing to support you."

said the entrepreneur after the visit.

"Really? Mr. Li, thank you so much!"

Wang Dashan was so excited that he almost jumped up.

"However, I have a condition."

The entrepreneur went on to say, “I hope you can build an agricultural product processing factory in the village to further process your specialty agricultural products. This will not only increase the added value of agricultural products, but also increase the income of villagers.”

"That's no problem, Mr. Li. We've had this idea for a long time. We just haven't found a suitable partner yet."

Wang Dashan said quickly.

"That's great. We can work together. I'll provide the funds and technology, and you'll provide the venue and labor."

The entrepreneur said.

"Great, Mr. Li, we will definitely cooperate with you fully!"

Wang Dashan said happily.

After some discussions, the two sides quickly reached a cooperation agreement.

The entrepreneur decided on the spot to sponsor Cuigu Village to build a parking lot and public toilets, and to invest in the construction of an agricultural product processing plant.

"Secretary Wang, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation and build Cuigu Village into a better place together!"

The entrepreneur said with a smile.

"Of course, Mr. Li, with your support, the future of our village will be brighter!"

Wang Dashan said confidently.

Having solved the funding problem for infrastructure construction, Wang Dashan felt particularly happy.

He knew that Cui Gu Village had ushered in a new development opportunity, and as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to create a better tomorrow.

After returning to the village, Wang Dashan immediately convened a villagers' meeting and announced the good news.

When the villagers heard this, they cheered and were full of expectations for the future.

"Fellow villagers, the good days of our village are still to come! As long as we unite as one and work hard, no difficulties can defeat us!"

Wang Dashan said excitedly.

"Yes, we will listen to Secretary Wang and work hard together!"

The villagers shouted in unison.

Amid the warm applause, Wang Dashan saw hope and determination in the eyes of the villagers. He knew that the future of Cui Gu Village was full of infinite possibilities.

In the following days, Wang Dashan led the villagers to actively participate in the construction of parking lots and public toilets, and also began to prepare for related matters of the agricultural products processing plant.

He is very busy every day, but his face is always filled with a happy smile because he knows that he is leading Cui Gu Village towards a better future.