29: An unexpected encounter with the former town mayor

While lighting a cigarette for the elder, Lin Zifeng said, "Yes, Uncle, we just came to see the peach blossoms.

Uncle, I don't quite understand what you mean. Since there was a bumper harvest, why would the peaches be left to rot?"

"Because even with a bumper harvest, not many peaches can be sold.

Initially, the town called for our village and several neighboring villages to plant peach trees over large areas on these mountains.

They said they wanted to form an industrial park. The planting area was sufficient, indeed over a thousand mu.

A cooperative was even established because of this, but when the peaches ripened, the cooperative couldn't sell many.

Local sales were also low, leading to a huge backlog. Peaches are not easy to preserve, so many villagers had no choice but to feed them to pigs or let them rot directly under the trees.

Many villagers have already considered cutting down the peach trees and replanting crops.

But the peach trees have grown so large, and they're a bit reluctant.

If this year's situation is the same as in previous years, then some people will have to cut down trees next year."

The elder sighed lightly and opened up.

Lin Zifeng took the elder's words to heart, thinking to himself that this was typical government irresponsibility, getting excited and then calling on farmers to do this and that.

Once the craze passed, no one cared about it anymore.

Where were the common people supposed to find sales channels?

"Uncle, is no one managing the issue of unsalable peaches?"

Jiang Yufei also asked the doubt in her heart.

"How can they manage it? Who can manage it? Our village Cadres want to, but they have the will, not the power.

The village Cadres have even more peach trees than us in their homes, aren't they also watching them rot?"

The elder shook his head and said.

"Uncle, believe me, I don't think the government will always stand by and watch farmers' hard work continue to rot in the fields for nothing.

Things will definitely get better and better. In the future, your peach orchard will surely bring you the income you deserve."

Lin Zifeng said with a sincere expression.

"Then I'll take your auspicious words, Young Man."

The elder said happily.

"Uncle, please continue with your work, we'll go inside and take a look."

Bidding farewell to the elder, the three continued to walk up the hillside.

"Town Mayor, the peach blossom scenery here is so beautiful. If promoted effectively, it will surely attract many tourists.

If that happens, maybe this place could even become a tourist attraction!"

Jiang Yufei looked at the blooming peach blossoms and spoke her thoughts.

"That's a good idea, being able to combine with the local situation and broaden your work Ideas.

However, to achieve the effect of increasing income for local farmers, this is far from enough.

If all tourists are like us, where would the farmers' income come from?

There must be corresponding supporting projects. For example, accommodation and dining. If it can really attract a large number of tourists, at least a few farmhouses must be opened to provide food and lodging.

In addition, the peach blossom season lasts at most for half a month. This single project cannot support the tourism industry.

We need to see what other good tourism projects other villages have that can be developed to form an industrial chain."

He said thoughtfully.

"Town Mayor, you've given me a work Ideas. For the next period, whether you have time or not, and whether you continue to visit the villages, I will visit every village in Heping Town.

To see if there are any suitable tourism projects to develop."

Jiang Yufei said with sparkling eyes.

"Excellent Ideas. It would be best if you could form a concrete plan. If the plan is feasible, I will support your work."

He praised her.

Just then, applause sounded not far away. A white-haired elder, around sixty years old, walked out from behind the peach trees, clapping his hands.

"You must be the new Town Mayor and the Propaganda Committee Member, right? Young people with ideas and high work enthusiasm are very good.

But in Heping Town, wanting to genuinely do something practical for the common people is not that easy.

Yu Hualin is a big mountain you cannot cross."

The three looked at the elder, and Lin Zifeng immediately recognized who he was.

Although it was their first meeting, he had seen a photo of him.

So, as he walked towards him, he extended both hands and said enthusiastically, "Former Town Mayor, why are you here?

I was planning to find time to visit you! I didn't expect to meet you here."

"My old home is in Qianshan Village, so what's strange about me being here?

To be honest, Town Mayor Lin, I also have two mu of peach trees here!

Since retiring, I moved back to my old home from the town.

Coming here every day to wander around is much more comfortable than living in town."

Wang Yongfa said with a smile.

"No wonder I went to your house twice and saw the door locked with an iron general!

It turns out you've come back here to enjoy your retirement.

I have many questions I wanted to ask you! It's an unexpected pleasure to meet you here!"

He said happily.

"Town Mayor Lin, what can an old man like me, who's retired, teach you? You think too highly of me."

Hearing what Wang Yongfa said, Lin Zifeng thought to himself, just based on what you said when you came out, it contained a lot of meaning.

And you say there's nothing to ask? Trying to fool me because I'm young!

"Former Town Mayor, please don't keep calling me Town Mayor Lin. I'm your junior, just call me Xiao Lin."

Wang Yongfa nodded in satisfaction. Jiang Yufei walked over, shook hands with Wang Yongfa, and said, "Former Town Mayor, I am the Propaganda Committee Member transferred to Heping Town with Town Mayor Lin. My name is Jiang Yufei, you can just call me Xiao Jiang."

"Hello, Former Town Mayor, I am Town Mayor Lin's driver."

Wang Zhongyu also quickly stepped forward to greet him.

Wang Yongfa nodded kindly to the two of them and spoke again, "This isn't the place to talk. Since you're at my doorstep, let's go inside and talk!"

Of course, Lin Zifeng wouldn't refuse such an invitation; it was exactly what he wanted.

So, he quickly said, "Then we'll impose on you, Former Town Mayor."

The three followed Wang Yongfa and walked out of the peach orchard.

Wang Zhongyu, who was behind them, sent a message to Li Qiang, telling him to inform him of the location once they arrived at Wang Yongfa's house.

The group chatted along the way and soon arrived at Wang Yongfa's house. Stepping into the small courtyard, Wang Yongfa shouted loudly, "Wife, we have guests!"

A woman, also around sixty years old, walked out of the house with a smile.

The three quickly greeted her. After Wang Yongfa introduced them, he invited the three into the house.

After they sat down, Lin Zifeng spoke again, "Former Town Mayor, is it just you and Auntie living here?"

Wang Yongfa nodded and said with a smile, "My son's family of three lives in the county town, doing a small business to make a living.

They only come back on holidays."