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

Chapter 437: Building on the Past and Opening up the Future, Cuigu Village’s New Journey

It’s the New Year again, and Cui Gu Village is immersed in a festive atmosphere.

Red spring couplets are posted on the doors of every household. Children are wearing new clothes, laughing and playing in the village, holding newly bought firecrackers in their hands.

The air is filled with the strong flavor of the New Year, mixed with the aroma of food prepared by each household for the New Year’s Eve dinner.

In the yard of Wang Dashan's house, Xiulan was busy in the kitchen. She was cutting vegetables skillfully and preparing a family reunion dinner.

Wang Dashan was posting Spring Festival couplets in the yard. As he was posting them, he was chanting the auspicious words on the couplets: "The upper couplet reads 'Cui Gu welcomes the spring and thousands of businesses are booming', the lower couplet reads 'The new village is radiant with colors and the people are happy', and the horizontal banner reads 'A prosperous era with a good harvest'. The development of Cui Gu Village in recent years really lives up to these couplets!"

Xiulan poked her head out of the kitchen and said with a smile, "Dashan, stop nagging and come in to help me light the fire. We have to prepare the New Year's Eve dinner early. The children can't wait."

Wang Dashan responded, walked into the kitchen, sat in front of the stove and started to light the fire.

He looked at the blazing flames, but his thoughts drifted to the future of the village.

"Xiu Lan, it's a new year. Although our village is developing well now, I always feel that we can take it to the next level."

Xiulan said as she was frying the food in the pot: "What big thing are you thinking about? But I know you always have the village in your heart. As long as it is good for the village, I will support you."

Wang Dashan pondered for a moment and said, "I'm thinking that although our village's agricultural product processing industry has reached a certain scale, the technology is not advanced enough and the product variety can be enriched. Also, can our tourism industry be combined with the surrounding villages to create a large tourist area to attract more tourists."

Xiulan nodded and said, "This idea sounds good, but we need to discuss this matter with everyone. After all, it involves the surrounding villages, so it's not that easy."

After eating the New Year’s Eve dinner, the family sat together and chatted.

The children excitedly talked about the interesting things that happened in school this year, while Wang Dashan and Xiulan listened with smiles, their faces filled with happiness.

Early the next morning, Wang Dashan came to the village office and called a meeting of village cadres.

Everyone sat around the conference table, with festive looks of the New Year on their faces.

Wang Dashan cleared his throat and said, "Fellow villagers, the new year has begun, and we must plan for the development of the village. Let me first share an idea. The agricultural product processing in our village is still relatively traditional. I want to introduce some new technologies and equipment to improve production efficiency and product quality. In addition, can we cooperate with surrounding villages to integrate tourism resources and create a larger tourist area? Everyone, please share your opinions."

Old Zhang frowned and said, "Dashan, introducing new technology and equipment will cost a lot of money, right? Can our village afford it? And how will the benefits be distributed when cooperating with neighboring villages? Will there be any conflicts?"

Xiaohu stood up and said, "Uncle Zhang, I think that although the initial investment of introducing new technologies and equipment is large, in the long run, it will definitely improve our competitiveness and increase our income. As for cooperation with surrounding villages, we can sit down and have a good talk and formulate a reasonable cooperation plan for mutual benefit and win-win results."

Other village cadres also expressed their opinions. Some worried that villagers would not be able to operate the technology after it was introduced, while others believed that the promotion of the cooperative tourism zone would be a big problem.

Wang Dashan listened carefully and took notes in his notebook from time to time.

After a heated discussion, everyone finally reached a consensus and decided to visit the surrounding villages first to understand their ideas, and at the same time find suitable technology and equipment suppliers for negotiations.

In the next few days, Wang Dashan, Xiaohu and others began to visit the surrounding villages.

They went from house to house to talk and introduce the development of Cui Gu Village and ideas for cooperation to the village cadres and villagers of other villages.

At first, some people in the village were skeptical, worried that cooperation would harm their own interests.

In a village called Qingshan Village, the village chief Li Fu scratched his head and said, "Secretary Wang, your Cuigu Village has developed well, and we envy it. But how do we set up this cooperative tourism zone? We are afraid that we will not be appreciated for our efforts."

Wang Dashan patiently explained: "Village Chief Li, we cooperate for common development. We can integrate our respective unique resources. For example, your village has the ancient forest, and our village has a wealth of agricultural product experience projects. By joining forces, we can attract more tourists. In terms of income, we can distribute it according to the proportion of tourist flow and participation in the projects. It is absolutely fair and just."

After some persuasion, Li Fu's attitude softened. He said, "Okay, Secretary Wang, what you said makes sense. We will discuss this matter with the villagers and give you a reply in two days."

After visiting the surrounding villages, Wang Dashan immediately began looking for technology and equipment suppliers.

He asked around and contacted several companies with good reputations, inviting them to visit the village.

After the head of a food processing equipment company came to Cuigu Village, he visited the village's processing plant and put forward some suggestions for improvement.

"Secretary Wang, your processing plant has a good foundation. If you introduce our new equipment, the production efficiency can be doubled, and the quality and taste of the products can also be greatly improved."

Wang Dashan's eyes lit up after hearing this. "Is it really that effective? As for the price of the equipment..." The person in charge smiled and said, "As for the price, we can formulate a reasonable plan based on your actual situation, and we can also provide technical training so that your workers can operate the equipment proficiently."

After several days of negotiations, Wang Dashan and the company reached a preliminary cooperation intention.

However, just when everything seemed to be going well, problems arose again.

Some villagers in the village are skeptical about introducing new equipment and technology, fearing that they will lose job opportunities.

At a village meeting, a middle-aged villager stood up and said, "Secretary Wang, with the new equipment, what are we, who can only do rough labor, going to do? Will we all be fired?"

Wang Dashan quickly explained: "Fellow villagers, don't worry. The purpose of introducing new equipment and technology is to better develop our village's industry, not to lay you off. When the time comes, the company will arrange professional training. Once you learn new skills, you will not only not lose your job, but also earn more money. Moreover, when the industry develops well, it will create more job opportunities."

After Wang Dashan's patient explanation, the villagers' doubts were gradually eliminated.

As cooperation with surrounding villages gradually advances and preparatory work for the introduction of technical equipment is carried out in an orderly manner, Cui Gu Village has ushered in new development opportunities.

Wang Dashan is busy with various projects every day. Although he is tired, his eyes are full of determination and hope.

On a sunny day, Wang Dashan and the village heads of several surrounding villages gathered together again to discuss the specific planning of the cooperative tourism area.

They stood in front of a huge map and enthusiastically discussed the resource integration and route planning of each village.

"Secretary Wang, I think we can design a rural tourism loop that connects the characteristic attractions of each village, so that tourists can experience different rural customs at once."

Li Fu pointed at the map and said.

Wang Dashan nodded in agreement. "This is a good idea. Tourists will have a better experience this way. In addition, we can set up some rest stops and specialty shops at various nodes of the loop line so that tourists can better understand and buy our agricultural products and handicrafts."

After a day of discussion, they finally worked out a detailed planning plan for the cooperative tourism area.

After returning to Cui Gu Village, Wang Dashan immediately called a meeting of the villagers and announced the good news to everyone.

After hearing this, the villagers cheered and were full of expectations for the future.

"Fellow villagers, our Cuigu Village is about to usher in greater development. As long as we work together, no difficulties can stop us. In the new year, let us work hard together!"

Wang Dashan said excitedly.

There was warm applause from the audience, and the villagers' faces were filled with longing for a better life.

Under the leadership of Wang Dashan, Cuigu Village is about to embark on a new journey and move towards a brighter future.