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For a moment, the villagers looked at me with suspicion and fear, as if I were the culprit behind this plague. I watched the scene before me, feeling a mix of emotions.
"Shut up, all of you!" the Old Village Chief shouted, striking the ground heavily with his cane. "What time is it? You’re still talking nonsense!"
Although the Old Village Chief was doing his best to defend me, he himself had fallen ill, suffering from a high fever and persistent cough. Seeing his painful condition made my heart race with anxiety; I knew I had to do something.
I searched through my memories and finally recalled a type of herb that grows deep in the mountains, which could cure this plague.
"Old Village Chief, don’t worry! I will find the antidote and save everyone!" I said firmly.
With that, I disregarded the villagers' doubts and objections and resolutely set off into the mountains.
The mountain path was rugged and difficult to traverse, overgrown with thorns and infested with poisonous insects. I fought my way through, stumbling countless times, but thinking of the villagers suffering from the plague only strengthened my resolve.
Finally, after enduring many hardships, I found the legendary herb. Carefully, I harvested it and hurried back to the village without delay.
Upon returning to the village, I didn’t take a moment to rest; instead, I immediately began formulating the antidote. Using my knowledge of modern medicine and the properties of the herb, after repeated experiments, I finally developed an antidote that could treat the plague.
I distributed the antidote to the villagers and patiently guided them on how to take it.
"Everyone, don’t worry! This is the herb I found that can cure the plague; you will all get better soon!" I reassured them while handing out the antidote.
After taking the antidote, the villagers' conditions indeed began to improve; their fevers gradually subsided, and their coughs slowly disappeared. Watching them regain their health allowed me to finally relax my anxious heart.
This plague made me deeply realize how fragile and precious life is, and it strengthened my determination to lead the villagers toward prosperity.
I approached the Old Village Chief's bedside. Looking into his weak yet grateful eyes, I nodded firmly.
"Old Village Chief, don’t worry! I will lead everyone to a better life!"
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5
"Old Village Chief, rest assured, I will lead everyone to a better life!" My tone was firm, and my eyes were clear, radiating an undeniable strength.
The Old Village Chief struggled to sit up, and I quickly stepped forward to support him, placing a pillow behind his back.
"Good child, with your determination, I feel at ease..." The Old Village Chief nodded with relief but soon furrowed his brow. "However, the plague has just passed, and everyone is in poor spirits; it's not going to be easy..."
I understood the Old Village Chief's concerns. After the plague, the fields lay barren, and the villagers were physically and mentally exhausted. Rebuilding their homes would be fraught with difficulties.
"Old Village Chief, do you remember the 'Peach Blossom Brand' green organic brand plan I mentioned to you before?" I paused for a moment, excitement creeping into my voice. "I believe now is the perfect time for us to take action!"
A flicker of doubt crossed the Old Village Chief's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and said slowly, "But the villagers have farmed for generations and believe that it is Heaven who provides their sustenance. Will they trust this newfangled idea of yours?"
I had anticipated that the villagers would have reservations; after all, beliefs formed over decades cannot be changed overnight.
"Old Village Chief, don't worry. I will start by planting green vegetables and then establish a farm stay as a demonstration project." I smiled confidently. "I will teach everyone everything I've learned so that they can witness the benefits of green farming firsthand!"
An old man sitting nearby couldn't help but interject, "Young man, can these green vegetables really sell for a good price?"
I turned to the old man and explained gently, "Elder, nowadays people in the city are very health-conscious. Green organic vegetables are quite rare, so they naturally fetch a much higher price than ordinary vegetables."
I paused before continuing, "To alleviate everyone's doubts, I publicly promise that if this project fails, I will bear all losses and compensate everyone out of my own pocket!"
My words resonated powerfully and confidently in the air, invigorating the villagers present.
The Old Village Chief looked into my determined eyes and knew that this young man genuinely wanted to do something meaningful for Peach Blossom Village.
"Good!" The Old Village Chief slammed the table, his eyes filled with hope. "I believe in you, young sir. Go ahead and do it!"
Seeing the Old Village Chief finally agree, I felt a surge of energy.
Starting the next day, I took action, working alongside the villagers to level the land, build greenhouses, and teach them hands-on how to engage in sustainable farming.
From sowing seeds and fertilizing to irrigation, I was involved in every step, meticulous in my approach. To help the villagers better understand the techniques of sustainable farming, I even created illustrated manuals and posted them in the fields.
Although the villagers didn’t say much, they were quietly observing and learning.
Aunt Zhang passed by the field and saw me guiding the villagers in setting up the irrigation system. She couldn't help but praise, "Young sir, your mind is truly brilliant! Once these pipes are connected, watering will be so much easier!"
I smiled and replied, "Aunt Zhang, this is just a small part of sustainable farming; there will be even more exciting things to come!"
As days went by, under my careful attention, the green vegetables thrived. The lush green leaves exuded vitality, attracting many villagers to come and watch.
To let more people know about Peach Blossom Brand's green vegetables, I specially invited several merchants from the city to visit.
"Gentlemen, this is our green produce from Peach Blossom Village. We use only organic fertilizers and no pesticides to ensure it's healthy and green!" I enthusiastically introduced to the merchants.
The merchants carefully observed the growth of the vegetables and tasted freshly picked produce, smiles of satisfaction spreading across their faces.
"Good! Good! Good!" exclaimed a slightly plump merchant as he repeated the word three times. "Young sir, I want your green vegetables! Whatever you have, I'll take it!"
The other merchants also expressed their willingness to buy at high prices.
Seeing their eagerness eased my anxious heart. I knew that my agritourism plan had succeeded halfway.
I rubbed my hands together excitedly and said, "Rest assured, gentlemen! The green vegetables from Peach Blossom Village guarantee top quality and ample supply!" Noticing the satisfied expressions on the buyers' faces, I seized the moment to propose a bold idea: "Everyone, our village is preparing for a grand food festival to invite city folks to experience 'The Taste of Peach Blossom.' There will not only be fresh green vegetables but also various specialty farmhouse dishes that will ensure everyone has a worthwhile visit!"
"Food Festival?" a lean merchant stroked his chin and asked with interest, "That's quite a novelty. What special dishes do you have in mind?"
I cleared my throat and began to introduce my plan: "Our village has mountain delicacies, wild game, and ancestral recipes. When the time comes, we will design unique farmhouse dishes based on everyone's specialties, such as Aunt Zhang's secret sauce pork knuckle, Uncle Li's pan-fried river fish, and Aunt Wang's wild vegetable dumplings..." As I spoke, I gestured with my hands as if these delicacies were already laid out before us.
"Wow, hearing you say that makes me a bit hungry!" the plump merchant laughed heartily while patting his round belly.
The other merchants nodded in agreement, expressing their excitement for the food festival.
Seeing everyone so enthusiastic, I continued, "To make this food festival a success, we need your support, such as promotion and supply of ingredients."
"That's no problem!" the plump merchant assured while thumping his chest. "As long as your food festival is lively and colorful, I guarantee I'll help promote it!"
The other merchants also expressed their willingness to help.
After sending off the buyers, I immediately gathered the villagers for a meeting to announce the decision to hold the food festival.
"Food festival? What's that?" an old man asked in confusion.
"It's about inviting city folks to our village to eat, drink, and have fun, letting them experience the beautiful mountains and rivers of Peach Blossom Village!" Aunt Zhang eagerly explained.
"Will city folks really want to come to our remote place?" The old man still seemed skeptical.
"Don't worry, sir! Since the young gentleman dares to dream and act, he must have his reasons!" Aunt Zhang was full of confidence in me.
I smiled and nodded at the villagers, saying, "Rest assured, I will make this food festival a great success and spread the name of Peach Blossom Village far and wide!"
To prepare for this food festival, I led the villagers in sprucing up the farmhouse. The originally simple courtyard was decorated with an antique charm, filled with a pastoral atmosphere. I also purchased some tables and chairs from the city and specially commissioned a few signs that read "Peach Blossom Farmhouse" in large characters.
The villagers brought out their best skills to prepare for the food festival. Aunt Zhang started marinating the pork knuckle early on, Uncle Li began catching fresh river fish from the river, and Aunt Wang took a group of women to gather wild vegetables on the mountain...
The entire Peach Blossom Village was immersed in a busy and joyful atmosphere.
On the day of the food festival, visitors flocked to Peach Blossom Village, making it bustling with activity. Tourists savored delicious dishes and admired the pastoral scenery, praising Peach Blossom Village endlessly.
"The food here is so good! It's much better than the restaurants in the city!" exclaimed a young visitor while enjoying braised pork.
"The scenery here is beautiful! The air is fresh; it's truly a great place for a vacation!" said a middle-aged visitor, standing on the ridge and gazing at the rolling green mountains in the distance.
"The villagers are so warm and welcoming! I will definitely come back next time!" an older visitor said reluctantly while holding the hand of Old Village Chief.
Seeing the happy smiles on the faces of the visitors filled me with immense satisfaction. I knew my efforts had not been in vain; the future of Peach Blossom Village was full of hope!
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