si-mexico Chapter 382 Ah, haha, let's go for a stroll outside and digest our food!
Chapter 382 Ah, haha, let's go for a stroll outside and digest our food!
"That's not just a little money!"
After reviewing the accounts, Commander He saw that Qiao Manman's commission had reached over a thousand yuan in just a few months.
Now that the fertility pills are a hit, her income will double.
"That's why I can't hold onto it. I'm afraid that if the income is too high, others will be envious."
Qiao Manman frankly admitted: "Although I provided the secret recipe and didn't make much money, it adds up to a huge sum of money."
I'm genuinely afraid of being reported and repeating those mistakes. That would jeopardize Lu Yuan's future, and it would be a huge loss.
That's fine, let's use it to help the military wives get through this difficult time.
"If the team recognizes it in the future, they can return it to me when the situation is better. If the team won't allow it, I'll just consider it a good deed."
"Look at what you're saying, would the team really embezzle your commission?" In reality, Brigade Commander He was also a little skeptical.
It's fine when he's around, but if he retires one day, it's hard to say whether other leaders will accept it.
Qiao Manman is now wealthy and doesn't care about those meager sums; she wouldn't mind using them for further development.
But you have to say it properly so that people remember her contributions.
“In this way, I’ll have the clerk sign a contract with you, so that things won’t be unclear in the future.”
“Sure, I have no objection. If necessary, a portion of my commission can be used to subsidize wounded veterans and the widows and orphans of fallen soldiers.”
Political Commissar Zou was surprised by her words, so he straightened up and saluted her: "Comrade Xiao Qiao, on behalf of the soldiers, thank you!"
"No need, it's what I should do!" Qiao Manman returned the greeting with a sweet smile. "If there's nothing else, shall I go back now?"
"No, Comrade Xiao Qiao, let's go on a field trip together!" He said, calling for someone to prepare the car and also finding several key personnel to accompany them.
His words were full of praise for Qiao Manman, and he also intentionally or unintentionally revealed that because of her, some military wives would be recruited to work at the base in a couple of days.
This made some of the men who already had a good impression of Qiao Manman even more grateful, and they all asked, "Boss, what kind of work is it? Is our company going to build a factory?"
Having a military factory isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Given the limited education of most military spouses, they really can't do much chores besides sweeping.
In the end, the fundamental problem was still not solved.
Brigade Commander He frankly stated: "It's good that our troops don't sell fertility pills. Currently, the supply can't meet the demand, so the brigade plans to acquire a piece of land specifically for growing raw materials."
If your wife and daughter are willing, they can sign up with Xiao Gao. Once the farm tools are purchased, we'll start clearing the land.
"You mean... farming?"
"Yes, it's farming! The workload is heavy in the early stages, and the wages aren't high. About ten to fifteen yuan."
Once the herbs grow and generate profits, the price can rise to thirty to thirty-five.
Go back and discuss it with your families. If you want to sign up, great; if not, we won't force you.
"Of course I'd love to! How could I not? It's a secure job!"
This job is different from farming in the village. Although it's tiring, the income is guaranteed regardless of drought or flood. Isn't it better than staying at home taking care of the kids and being idle?
Commander He said with a smile, "Farming is hard work. If you don't do it well, you'll be fired. Talk to your wife and make sure she can stick it out before you sign up."
"Okay, okay, I'll tell you when I get home tonight!"
The land in the plan is a small hill, not far from the military base, a five-minute drive away, or a half-hour walk.
Qiao Manman wasn't sure, but from the hilltop, she could see the family compound. From the balcony of the family compound, she could also see the small hills over there.
The trees on the mountain are not very lush, but the weeds are quite deep. The path is not easy to walk on, but it is wide enough.
This was Qiao Manman's first time venturing into the mountains in Northeast China. She found it very different from the Daqingshan Mountains; at least the soil here was black.
In winter, she thought that when spring came, she would invite a few friends to go into the mountains to pick mushrooms and dig for wild vegetables.
The tree didn't sprout, and then it went to the research institute. Now it's hard to get out.
As I was thinking, I saw a cluster of red berries in the grass. I went over to take a look and found they were raspberries.
Qiao Manman picked a handful, casually pinched one and put it in her mouth.
Brigade Commander He asked curiously, "Comrade Xiao Qiao, is it sweet?"
"Please try some!" he said, opening his hand to let everyone take what they wanted.
The others didn't stand on ceremony either; after thanking them, they shared the raspberries.
He added, "It's been so long since I've had this stuff, it makes my mouth water!"
Qiao Manman thought to herself, "How could food from this new space not taste good? Not only does it taste good, it also replenishes my energy."
Of course, it's just a drop in the ocean for the soldiers; they don't even realize it.
A group of people pointed out the landscape and spoke with great enthusiasm towards the small hill, only turning back when the sun was about to set.
Qiao Manman got off at the fork in the road, picked up Da Huang at the training base, and then met up with Lu Yuan at the entrance of the family compound.
The two chatted and laughed as they walked home, a warm and harmonious scene that drew envy from many of their wives.
Some people relentlessly made sarcastic remarks: "She hasn't even had a child yet, but let's see if Deputy Regiment Commander Lu will still spoil her after she has one!"
Some people have been persistently curious: "What do you think Sister Lu is so busy with every day? How come she disappears for ten days or half a month at a time?"
No one answered, and they didn't dare to go to her door to ask. Qiao Manman would frequently use the phrase "ideological education," which scared everyone away.
They could only whisper about it in private.
That evening, the men in the family came home and told them about the recruitment at the Chinese herbal medicine base, and they all cheered excitedly.
"Are you sure it's the military that's leading the effort, and they're even paying salaries?"
"Yes, yes, what the leader said, how could it be wrong?"
If you decide to go, you have to do a good job. You can't complain about being tired after only a couple of swings of the hoe.
If I leave a bad impression on my boss, it will be difficult for me to get promoted in the future.
"Is it that serious? Don't worry, I'll definitely do my job well! By the way, is Deputy Regiment Commander Lu's wife going?"
"You mean Comrade Xiao Qiao? She's not going; she has other things to do!"
"What's wrong? Could anything be more important than making money?"
"You don't understand, do you? She's the one who spearheaded the project. Do you think she's busy or not?"
Honey, we need to know our own limitations. Deputy Regiment Commander Lu's wife is clearly well-educated.
Someone who can write articles and make pills wouldn't stoop to competing with you for the menial work in the fields.
"It's their stage, we can't reach it!"
"How could I not know? I just wanted to ask! By the way, how much is the salary? I'm calculating whether it's enough to cover our family's expenses!"
"Initially it's 15, then once we've harvested and made a profit, it'll be raised to 30. It's a bit tiring, but it's the same pay as a regular employee in the city, and we can stay home."
I think it's a great idea. If you're interested, let's go to Comrade Gao's place to register tonight. Otherwise, someone else might take your spot!
"Then what are we waiting for? Whether we can do it or not, let's reserve this spot first! Come on, let's not cook, we'll talk about it when we get back!"
After saying that, the family went out and ended up face-to-face with their neighbor.
"Have you eaten? You've eaten pretty quickly today!"
"Ah, haha, let's go for a stroll outside and digest our food!"
"So are we!"
"Then I won't bother you any longer!"
After exchanging pleasantries, they went downstairs together, only to find that both families were heading in the same direction.