Chapter 379: Director Huang Visits the Village

After Lin Guohua learned about the feed issue, he quickly rushed back to the commune the next day to share the good news with his uncle.

He had finally discovered the secret behind Zhou Jia Zhuang’s ability to raise such excellent chickens.

Not long after, he barged straight into Director Huang’s office.

“Don’t you have any manners? Next time, don’t do this,” Director Huang said, seeing Lin Guohua barge in without even knocking, showing no respect for the rules.

If it were any other leader, there would definitely be some consequences later.

Lin Guohua pretended as if he was going to leave: “I was going to tell you, Director Huang, the reason Zhou Jia Zhuang can raise such good chickens, but if you don’t want to know, then never mind.”

He said this and pretended to leave.

Director Huang immediately understood what Lin Guohua was up to: “Alright, alright, it’s all my fault. Are you happy now?”

Hearing this, Lin Guohua stopped pretending to leave, closed the door, and sat down without saying a word.

“Xiao Lin, speak up! Are you trying to drive me crazy?” Director Huang said in a slightly anxious tone.

His nephew always had a way of getting under his skin. If they weren’t family, he would have slapped him by now.

“The reason Zhou Jia Zhuang can raise such good chickens is because of the feed,” Lin Guohua said, acting mysteriously.

Director Huang was starting to lose it. He hated people who spoke half-heartedly. Wasn’t it just making others uncomfortable?

“Feed? What exactly is that?”

He recognized each character individually, but when put together, he couldn’t quite grasp the meaning.

He had never heard of a proper feed industry in the country, though there may be imports. The commune certainly had no access to it. The feed industry in China wouldn’t start until the late 70s or early 80s.

This time, Lin Guohua didn’t play coy: “Feed is…”

He then repeated exactly what Zhou Yimin had said.

Director Huang immediately stood up.

“Xiao Lin, are you serious?”

If feed really had such an effect, it would be a huge benefit to the country and the people. And if managed well, he could probably even rise in his career. It wouldn’t be hard.

“Director Huang, do you think I would joke about something like this?” Lin Guohua sat upright, looking very serious.

Although he liked to joke around, he would never make light of something this important.

Director Huang was just a bit too nervous, but he knew his nephew well.

“What are you still sitting here for? Go to Zhou Jia Zhuang right now!”

He immediately stood up. He wanted to see for himself to make sure.

Lin Guohua could only shake his head in resignation and follow along.

Soon, they were on their way to Zhou Jia Zhuang in the commune’s tractor.

The security team saw the tractor from a distance and recognized Lin Guohua and Director Huang. They had visited before and quickly went to inform the village head to welcome them.

When the village head heard that Director Huang was coming, he immediately understood it must be to check out the feed.

He quickly went to the village entrance to greet them. In less than five minutes, they had arrived.

The village head greeted them and said, “Director Huang, Technician Lin! Hello!”

Director Huang went straight to the point: “Zhou Village Head, is this feed for real?”

“Director Huang, do you think I would lie about something like this?” the village head said with a serious expression.

“And if it were fake, you could tell from the chickens we sold last time.”

“But if you want to know the specifics about the feed, I’ll have Yimin come over and explain it to you.”

He then led Director Huang and Lin Guohua toward Zhou Yimin’s house.

As they walked, Director Huang looked around and saw the children in new cotton clothes, all without a patch, meaning they were newly made.

Zhou Jia Zhuang must be rich! How else could they afford to make so many new clothes for so many children? He also saw the children running around and playing non-stop.

In other villages, this would never happen. People couldn’t even afford enough food, so how could they have the energy to run around?

Even if the children wanted to, their parents wouldn’t allow it. Wasting so much energy would make them hungry again. There would be no food left soon.

Being able to survive without starving was already a huge blessing.

As they continued talking, Director Huang learned more about Zhou Jia Zhuang’s current situation. He was shocked to find out just how wealthy they had become.

Soon, they arrived at Zhou Yimin’s home.

“Old man, this is Director Huang from the commune, and this is Technician Lin.”

The village head introduced them.

Upon hearing that these were leaders from the commune, the old man quickly stepped forward to greet them.

“Leaders, please come in and have a seat!”

Once inside, Director Huang immediately noticed that Zhou Yimin’s house was no ordinary one. The honey and milk powder on the table clearly showed “wealth.”

Even his own home didn’t have these items.

“Yimin, come out quickly, the commune leaders are here,” the old man shouted toward the kitchen.

Zhou Yimin had been cooking, and upon hearing his grandfather’s voice, he immediately came out, but it seemed he had forgotten he was still holding a kitchen knife.

Both Director Huang and Lin Guohua were startled to see him holding a knife.

If anyone suddenly approached you with a knife, you would be scared, especially if you weren’t familiar with the person.

The village head quickly reminded, “Yimin, put down the knife first.”

Zhou Yimin immediately realized and quickly went back to the kitchen to set the knife down.

The old man changed the subject: “Leaders, please stay for lunch.”

Lin Guohua had intended to refuse, but Director Huang stopped him: “Okay, comrade!”

“Uncle, didn’t you always say not to take anything from the people?” Lin Guohua whispered in Director Huang’s ear.

Director Huang answered, “Don’t worry about it.”

After Zhou Yimin put the knife down, he slowly walked out.

The old man said, “Wife, make a little more food. The leaders are here too.”

“Okay!” Zhou Yimin’s grandmother responded.

They all sat down, and the old man ran to fetch water, adding honey to it.

Director Huang thought it was just ordinary water and didn’t think much of it. When he took a sip, he was surprised to find it was sweet.

“Comrade, is this honey water?”

“Is it not good?” the old man asked, somewhat surprised. He had wanted to serve the best to the leaders.

“No, it’s very good!” Director Huang quickly reassured.

“Yimin, comrade, I didn’t expect to meet again so soon, and I didn’t expect such a big surprise.”

“It’s all just luck,” Zhou Yimin said humbly.

“No, no, once or twice might be luck,” Director Huang said seriously.

(End of Chapter)