Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 416: Starting a Chili Sauce Factory

Hu San smiled ingratiatingly, "Uncle, don’t get mad yet, I have great news for you."

Saying this, he hurriedly introduced, "See, this is the sales manager from Binhe City’s department store, here to help our village get prosperous."

Uncle Hu looked Su Xiaoxiao up and down, then turned his gaze to Hu San, with a look that clearly said, ’Do I look like an idiot to you?’

This brat, already of age, spends all day not doing proper work. Instead of farming at home properly, he insists on messing around. It’s been years, and he hasn’t made much money nor found a wife.

Just a half-full bottle that rattles, and he thinks he can lead the village to prosperity? If he believed a word from this brat, he’d change his last name to his.

"Alright, I’m curious to hear what means you have for getting prosperous."

Uncle Hu glared at Hu San, with a look that plainly said, ’I’ll sit back and see what kind of story you concoct for me.’

Hu San was about to speak but then felt that talking to Uncle was as good as farting, so he quickly turned to Su Xiaoxiao for help, "Sister Su, how about you tell him? You are the big boss of our factory, after all?"

Upon hearing this, Uncle Hu’s expression became even more disdainful; this boy is getting more regressive by the day, even calling a little girl his sister.

Poor guy, can still call her that with a face as old as twenty-three.

"Alright, let’s hear it. I’m busy, make it quick."

Uncle Hu didn’t believe in his heart that a little girl like Su Xiaoxiao could have any capability.

It wasn’t that he was biased against women; it’s just women naturally are at a disadvantage compared to men in some areas.

"Sister Su, you quickly tell my uncle, he is the village head, and if he agrees, it can be done."

Hu San hurriedly explained to Su Xiaoxiao.

Who would have thought this kid was a relative of the village head? She sure got lucky.

Su Xiaoxiao immediately laid out her idea of setting up a factory to Uncle Hu.

At first, Uncle Hu furrowed his brows tightly. After Su Xiaoxiao finished, he stayed silent for quite a while.

"Uncle, what do you think? This is a great opportunity for our village to rise out of poverty. Miss this chance, and it’s gone."

Hu San urged anxiously.

After a moment of silence, Uncle Hu finally spoke, "You want to set up a factory in the village? I agree, but I have one condition."

"Uncle, what are you doing? Sister Su coming to our village to set up a factory is for my sake. Aren’t you afraid..."

Before he could finish, Uncle Hu shot him a glare that stopped him, "I haven’t even said my condition yet, what’s your rush?"

Then, realizing his previous tone was a bit rude, he looked at Su Xiaoxiao with a kind face, "Comrade Su, here’s the thing: you’ve seen the situation in our village. Many folks earn less than enough to eat even after working in the fields all year. If your factory sets up here, I can give you land for free, but..."

He hesitated a bit, feeling a bit guilty before continuing, "Can your factory prioritize our village when hiring and purchasing materials?"

Initially, Uncle Hu didn’t think much of this young girl, but after hearing her reasonable explanations, he found the idea of setting up a factory feasible.

Considering the current situation in the village, he shamelessly made this request.

"Sure, as long as they work efficiently and are decent people, I’ll prioritize our villagers. As for materials, as long as the quality is up to par, I’ll take them."

Su Xiaoxiao immediately nodded in agreement. She’s new here, and it doesn’t matter who she hires, might as well do the village head this favor.

Besides, if the factory is built in the village and employs locals, it can avoid many troubles.

Uncle Hu didn’t expect her to agree so readily, and his old face nearly blossomed into a smile.

"That’s wonderful! Comrade Su, do you have any requirements for the site? We have a vacant house just east of the village; shall I take you to see it?"

Hu San couldn’t bear to look, wondering where the boastful uncle from earlier disappeared to.

Look at this eagerness, it’s even more flattering than him.

Pressed for time, Su Xiaoxiao was keen to move quickly, so she immediately followed Uncle Hu to the vacant house.

It was a sizable courtyard with four main rooms and two side rooms on each side. Although the yard appeared a bit old, it still looked decent.

Uncle Hu explained, "This courtyard was originally owned by a local tycoon. After he died, it was repossessed. The plan was to relocate the brigade here next year. Comrade Su, what do you think?"

Su Xiaoxiao walked around the place. For a rural area, the courtyard was impressively constructed. Surrounding were mud and brick houses, while this one was built entirely with red bricks. The courtyard was even paved with stone, and the southeast corner had a small pond, albeit quite dry after long neglect.

The rooms offered good lighting as well.

Su Xiaoxiao nodded in satisfaction after surveying the area and said to Uncle Hu, "It’s pretty good, let’s go with this place."

"And I won’t use this house for free. How about I pay the village eight yuan a month?"

An ordinary courtyard would cost three to four yuan a month, but this one was indeed pretty nice. Su Xiaoxiao felt eight yuan was reasonable.

"No need, our village will be relying on you, why talk about rent."

Uncle Hu waved it off immediately, given their agreement on terms, he felt it inappropriate to charge rent.

"Village Head, I insist on paying. Otherwise, outsiders might think I bribed you by cutting a deal."

Su Xiaoxiao was firm on this. Though the factory was just starting and forgoing rent might be okay now, if she started making money down the line, resentment over unpaid rent could cause trouble.

If such issues arose over a bit of money, it would be quite unworthy.

Uncle Hu found her logic sound and looked at Su Xiaoxiao with increased admiration.

See, she’s from a big city; her thinking is indeed more comprehensive.

With the house sorted, that evening, Su Xiaoxiao asked the village head to inform the villagers to prepare for the first wave of recruitment.

That afternoon, as the villagers of Xiangyang Village finished a day’s work and were heading home, they heard a familiar voice through the village loudspeaker.

"Attention, all Xiangyang Village residents. Please gather at the brigade courtyard promptly at 6:30 PM; there’s an important announcement..."

The villagers exchanged puzzled looks. What’s so important that it can’t be announced over the loudspeaker and requires everyone to be present?

However, nobody dared question the village head’s word, given his supreme authority in the village.

By 6:30 that evening, the villagers had finished their meals and assembled at the brigade courtyard.

The village head cleared his throat and began, "Folks, I have an important announcement to make. Our Xiangyang Village is starting a factory..."

After briefly explaining the factory setup, the village head paused for breath, only to see a young wife raising her hand.

The village head frowned, annoyed, wondering why Wang Family’s daughter-in-law was causing trouble again? Earlier, he heard she fought with her husband for bringing home a widow, and now she’s acting up again?