After sending Xiaoxiao back, Zhong Lihui gathered his brothers and returned to Stone Mountain to handle the situation on-site.
When the family saw Xiaoxiao had returned, they couldn’t help but ask her questions. Xiaoxiao stuck to her story, assuring them there was definitely a solution, she just hadn’t figured it all out yet, and asked them not to worry. The family, hearing this, no longer pressed Xiaoxiao for answers.
That day, Xiaoxiao wasn’t just staying at ho; she took the child out for a walk and indirectly learned about the villagers’ opinions.
Mostly, it was because soone had died on the mountain, making them afraid to go up there.
Previously, working on the mountain felt convenient since it was close to ho, and the pay was similar to elsewhere, making it more worthwhile to stay at ho.
But now, with the mountain being dangerous, going out to work elsewhere seed the sa.
Even if the wages were increased, it wasn’t by much, so no matter how they thought about it, it wasn’t worth risking their lives.
When one person thought this way, they spread this negative information, making everyone else think that way too.
Without thinking, one could predict that this negativity would spread to other villages, making it hard to find workers even from elsewhere.
The main solution was still to make the local villagers willing to go up the mountain.
Thinking it over, Xiaoxiao felt that they shouldn’t just focus on imdiate interests but should take a long-term view.
She finally chose a plan that offered the villagers the greatest benefits. On the surface, it seed like the Zhong Family took a big loss, but in the long run, the Zhong Family would gain greater benefits.
After dinner, Xiaoxiao said, "Big Brother, go and invite Uncle and a few others to our house."
"Sis, have you thought of a solution?" Zhong Dalong asked.
Xiaoxiao nodded, "Yes, so I need to discuss it with everyone and hear their opinions."
Hearing that a solution was found, Zhong Dalong quickly agreed, "I’ll go right away."
After saying this, he dashed off to inform them. In no ti, everyone was gathered, including uncles and aunts and even the brothers; it felt complete. For the past couple of days, it had been like holding a family eting, sothing Xiaoxiao had gotten used to.
As soon as they entered the room, they asked, "Xiaoxiao, we heard from Dalong that you’ve co up with a solution?"
"Yes, please find a place to sit down first, and listen to slowly explain."
"Alright, everyone quickly find a seat and listen to Xiaoxiao, don’t interrupt."
Everyone found a seat and sat down. Xiaoxiao then began expressing her thoughts, "Uncle, I feel we shouldn’t hastily find people to go up the mountain just for this business and increasing wages isn’t a wise move. Instead, let’s take this opportunity to implent major reforms to our family’s Stone Mountain."
"Major reforms?" Uncle Zhong wasn’t quite sure.
The others weren’t quite sure either, looking at Xiaoxiao with inquisitive eyes.
Xiaoxiao nodded, "Yes, I believe our family’s Stone Mountain has great potential. I went up the mountain today and saw the craftsmanship of my brothers. It would be such a waste not to sell those things outside."
Xiaoxiao’s words made the eyes of the Zhong family’s young n light up. If their craftsmanship could be sold to farther places, everything would be perfect, each with expectant gazes.
"I ca up with an idea, one that could help the entire village earn Silver, allowing the villagers to lead good lives. They would definitely be grateful to our family in the future. Although this idea may seem disadvantageous to our family, appearing as though we’re taking a loss, if we can establish a reputation for our family’s Shitou products and sell them outside, our family will earn more Silver."
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