Chapter 152 Fertilizer Store

Chapter 152: The Fertilizer Store

"For the nutritious wellness vegetables, our village has also specially set up a fertilizer store. The address is at the old grain depot, specifically on the first floor of the grain depot opposite the Stone Rabbit. Any villager growing nutritious wellness vegetables can go to the fertilizer store to collect a bag of fertilizer for free every month."

"Everyone, pay attention here."

The village chief brought out a gong and struck it, "Clang! Clang—"

Those dozing off, daydreaming, or not in the right state below the stage were jolted awake by the loud gong sound.

"What's the village chief doing? Knocking the gong for no reason scared me half to death." Jiang Xingpeng was happily chatting with his girlfriend when the gong startled him, causing his phone to fall to the ground, cracking the screen protector.

Sitting next to him was Jiang Jianmu, one of the small group of villagers who had previously experimented with growing the vegetables.

Seeing Jiang Xingpeng's slack attitude and disgusted look, he frowned and said, "Xingpeng, where's your dad? Why did he send you to the meeting?"

"My dad is building a chicken coop at home and doesn't have time to come. My being here is just as good." Jiang Xingpeng replied while looking at his phone with a pained expression, texting his girlfriend.

Jiang Jianmu asked, "Then do you know what the village chief was saying up there?"

Jiang Xingpeng looked blank. He was just here to make up the numbers; he wouldn't listen seriously.

Jiang Jianmu shook his head, "You should go call your dad to come to the meeting."

Without looking up, Jiang Xingpeng said, "Uncle Jianmu, didn't I just say? My dad is busy."

The corner of Jiang Jianmu's mouth twitched, utterly speechless. "..."

On the stage, the village chief struck the gong again, "Clang! Clang—"

After the gong sound faded, he said, "Everyone, pay attention! What I say next is very important! I'll emphasize it again! Villagers with household registration in this village can go to the fertilizer store to collect a portion of seeds for the nutritious wellness vegetables for free. Each household can also collect a bag of fertilizer every month, also for free."

"Don't think that just because our village has it, you can sell it to others. The free portion is only one. If you lose your portion or sell it, you'll have to buy it yourself. There are also restrictions on purchases. Don't think about buying for others either; that's not allowed."

"Think about it, if there are too many of these vegetables, the price will drop, and the money we earn will be less. Moreover, our village's seeds and fertilizer are not cheap. So, everyone, don't think about making a little money by selling to others, doing things that are penny-wise and pound-foolish..."

"I believe that with everyone's efforts, our Nanhe Village will definitely get better and better!"

As soon as the village chief finished speaking, people below started clapping and cheering.

"Clap clap clap!"

"Good!"

"Well said, Village Chief!"

After the meeting, the villagers went to the fertilizer store to line up and collect seeds and fertilizer.

Some villagers who had collected their items didn't go back but sat in the store chatting.

Granny Hua said, "Our village has changed so much recently, with road repairs and building a park. I heard the boss who repaired the road did it to repay the kindness of the Xianzheng household."

Granny Niu nodded, "Exactly, I heard that too. Xianzheng and Caiyun, that couple, really know how to raise children. Take the house in front of the Stone Rabbit, although it's not finished yet, it's so big, you can tell it's clearly going to be a luxury place."

Thinking of such a promising grandchild and then her own, Granny Hua was extremely envious, "It makes all of us green with envy. I heard it's going to be a shopping mall. Do you think a mall built in the village will have customers?"

Granny Niu said, "Who knows? I think malls are better built in the city."

"Right."

The villagers took the seeds and fertilizer back. In the countryside, almost every household has a courtyard, and those without have their own fields. Having tasted the nutritious wellness vegetables today, everyone immediately started planting them.

Jiang Xingpeng also carried a bag of seeds and fertilizer home.

As soon as he stepped through the door, his father, Jiang Chaomi, asked, "Xingpeng, what did they say at the meeting today?"

Jiang Xingpeng's thoughts briefly detached from his phone. He looked up and said, "Nothing much."

Jiang Chaomi asked, "Then what are you carrying? Where did you buy it?"

Jiang Xingpeng said, "Oh, the village gave it out. It's nothing, just some vegetable seeds."

"Vegetable seeds?" Jiang Chaomi felt a bit puzzled. It wasn't like they didn't have vegetable seeds at home. Why would the village suddenly give them out? Unable to figure it out, he stopped thinking about it. "Put the stuff down. By the way, have you discussed the meeting between the two families with Xiaomei?"

"It's settled. We'll meet this weekend."

"Alright."

Zhang Xiaomei was Jiang Xingpeng's girlfriend. The two had reached the stage of discussing marriage.

The weekend arrived quickly.

Daziran Hotel.

Zhang Xiaomei's family and Jiang Xingpeng's family sat facing each other, discussing the couple's marriage.

On the Zhang side were Zhang's father, Zhang Dacang; Zhang's mother, Wang Jie; Zhang Xiaomei; and Zhang Xiaomei's younger brother, Zhang Guizhi. On the Jiang side were Jiang Xingpeng; Jiang's father, Jiang Chaomi; and Jiang's mother, Hua Gumei.

Jiang Chaomi and Hua Gumei had a son and a daughter: their son, Jiang Xingpeng, and their daughter, Jiang Honglian, who was studying at school and did not attend this gathering.

The Zhang family's requirements were a bride price of 200,000 yuan. Since the Jiang family had a new apartment in the town, the Zhang family demanded that Zhang Xiaomei's name be added to the property deed.

"In-laws, the bride price is 200,000 yuan. So, what dowry are you giving Xiaomei?" Since the custom in J City was generally between 30,000 and 100,000 yuan, Hua Gumei felt the Zhang family's opening request of 200,000 was a bit high.

Wang Jie smiled and said, "Some household appliances."

Hua Gumei also smiled and pressed further, "How much exactly?"

Zhang Xiaomei's younger brother, Zhang Guizhi, muttered, "However much it is, it's my parents' heartfelt intention. What's there to ask?"

Hearing this, Hua Gumei's expression changed slightly. "Heh, heartfelt intentions also have differences in weight, don't they?"

Wang Jie quickly smiled to smooth things over, "Heh, he's just a kid, he doesn't know any better. Our dowry is a refrigerator. That's not light either."

Hua Gumei continued, "Besides a refrigerator, what else?"

Wang Jie shook her head and said, "Nothing else. Xingpeng's marital home is also missing a refrigerator, right? My gift of a refrigerator is just perfect."

The new apartment was currently an unrenovated shell; it lacked more than just a refrigerator. Hua Gumei continued, "We bought the house in the town outright, and it hasn't been renovated yet. Adding Xiaomei's name isn't impossible, but you'll have to pay for the renovation."

Wang Jie was utterly shocked. Her eyes went wide and she said, "What? The house should be provided by the groom's side, and the renovation costs should also be borne by you. Asking us, the bride's side, to pay for renovation? There's no such thing in our village."

A flash of coldness passed through Hua Gumei's eyes. "Heh, then the name can't be added." They certainly have it all figured out, wanting a house without lifting a finger.

"That won't do. The name must be added!" Wang Jie was very insistent on adding the name. Once the name was added, even if her daughter divorced later, she'd be entitled to half. Not adding it would be a raw deal.

Hua Gumei sneered inwardly. She lowered her head to drink tea without saying a word.