Chapter 903: Difficult Environment

On the way to Pingling County in the donkey cart, Suo Longqi used his arms as a pillow and closed his eyes, as if he was thinking about something, but he didn't say it out loud. Tang Lan sat on the edge of the donkey cart, next to Suo Longqi, holding a dogtail grass in her hand, and she didn't know what she was thinking either.

"Is it boring to come out with me? Why don't you go shopping with your sisters at home?"

Hearing Suo Longqi suddenly say this, Tang Lan was stunned for a moment, and then said helplessly: "I think shopping is useless. There are only a few shops to visit, and this kind of thing is meaningful. Shopping also costs money, and going out to experience the local customs also costs money, but I still prefer to go out for a walk, and it's good to see more of this world!"

"It's all about spending money, why can't I choose something more meaningful?"

Tang Lan's thinking is very strange. This girl has been quirky since she was a child, and she is also a person who can't sit still. For Suo Longqi, this kind of personality is more pleasing. After all, there is no problem of a young lady, which complements himself.

The driver was an old man who went to Pingling County to buy mountain products. In that market, this old man was one of the few people who never said bad things about Pingling County. It can be said that this old man was very kind. When he learned that Suo Longqi and Tang Lan were going to Pingling County, he immediately agreed.

Suo Longqi said that he would give him money, but of course the old man refused sternly.

It was just a matter of convenience, so there was no need to be so polite. Few people were willing to go to Pingling County, but this did not affect their purchase of mountain products from Pingling.

Pingling's wild rabbit meat was really delicious. No matter how it was cooked, the meat was very delicious.

In fact, Suo Longqi himself didn't care about these things. He had never eaten any rabbits, but he had an idea. With the help of this wild rabbit, could the residents of Pingling County live a good life?

Although it was just an idea, after all, there was already a prototype in his mind.

Pingling County was previously said to be a poor county. Because of its poor soil, steep terrain, and mountainous terrain, it is actually impossible to grow any food all year round. The most planted crop is potatoes, because potatoes do not have such high requirements for soil. As long as the time is mastered, it is not a problem.

But I heard that there was a problem with the water source in Pingling County recently, and the wells could not get water, which is a big problem.

After 30 years, even in poor places, at least drinking water and food and clothing problems are basically not a problem. What is worrying is how to change life and improve living standards. Pingling County has almost not completely solved the problem of food and clothing.

Other counties will at least have one or two big bosses or people with great prospects, and then come back to pave roads and bridges in their hometowns. This is a tradition and what they think they should do. However, Pingling County has never produced any rich people. In fact, there are many people who have moved out. This small place really has no future. Most of the people who moved out are disappointed than hopeful.

Even if they are rich, they probably have forgotten the small county where they were born.

So over the years, those who have left may live better and better, but those who stay in the county can't say anything.

Suo Longqi took on the responsibility given to him by Li Yi, which gave him a sense of mission. He felt that it was good for him to come and take a look, even if he made some suggestions or helped them point out a clear way. Even if the lives of the residents of Pingling County did not improve later, at least he tried.

People seek a clear conscience. After meeting Li Yi, Suo Longqi has always regarded Li Yi as his goal to catch up with him. He learned to do business from Li Yi. Although he did not have such courage, he could learn to be a man from Li Yi.

The donkey cart was shaking, and soon Suo Longqi felt a little sleepy. It was the season of autumn, the temperature was neither hot nor cold, and from time to time there was an autumn breeze blowing across his cheeks from nowhere. It was afternoon, and it was easy to make people sleepy, but Suo Longqi certainly would not fall asleep like this. Although Suo Longqi could control his sleepiness, Tang Lan, who had always been energetic, could not.

Suo Longqi had just sat up when Tang Lan fell towards him.

Then the whole person leaned on Suo Longqi's shoulder, and it turned out that she had fallen asleep.

Suo Longqi smiled bitterly. He fell asleep very suddenly, but he could understand it. After all, Tang Lan had been almost always energetic on the way here.

The old man driving the donkey cart said with a smile: "You two young lovers, why do you come to this remote place instead of going to the city to see the scenery and go shopping? Haven't you heard the horrifying rumors about Pingling County?"

Suo Longqi smiled and lowered his voice and said: "Uncle, we are not lovers, we can only be regarded as friends who know each other. As for why we came here, I guess we want to see how people in the county live."

The old man obviously didn't believe it. I don't know whether he didn't believe what Suo Longqi said that he and Tang Lan were not lovers, or he didn't believe what Suo Longqi said that they came to see how the residents of Pingling County live. But it doesn't matter anymore. What's important is that these two young people let the old man driving the donkey cart see a little hope and see some scenery that can't be seen elsewhere.

After all, not everyone avoids Pingling County like the plague. Look, not all people outside look down on this poor county.

"Uncle, you should know about the county magistrate of Pingling County, right? Can you tell me about it?"

The uncle smiled, and this smile was obviously warm. He said, "Do you want to hear about the previous county magistrate or the current county magistrate?"

After thinking for a while, Suo Longqi thought it would be better for him to hear both. After all, this was not a trivial matter. If he wanted to make a good decision, he had to understand all the ins and outs, so he smiled and said, "Whatever you know, just tell me everything!"

The uncle smiled and nodded, saying, "Speaking of it, the previous county magistrate actually made a lot of contributions to Pingling County. At the beginning, the county magistrate was always thinking about applying for some subsidies from the higher authorities. People in the county were used to hard times and didn't feel how sad it was. In fact, even the primary school couldn't open at that time."

"I'm not lying to you. At that time, there were no teachers willing to come to Pingling County. I thought that even a teacher's salary could not be paid..."

Hearing this, Suo Longqi had a direct understanding.