The next day, just as Pan Xiaolian had predicted, dozens more people arrived.
Seeing this, Li Qingfeng first rejected their offers to work there, then informed them that the next hiring session would be next Friday, seven days away.
Upon hearing Li Qingfeng's words, although these villagers regretted not coming earlier, they could only comply with his arrangement. They registered in advance and vowed to return for the interview next Friday.
However, many still did not leave, intending to wait for odd jobs.
Seeing their determination, Li Qingfeng decided to hire them for a day's work.
Soon, it was noon.
It was time for lunch!
Today's spread was exceptionally generous, especially considering Li Qingfeng had promised a roasted whole lamb yesterday.
As a result, these villagers working odd jobs also benefited, enjoying a free roasted whole lamb.
This was a genuine young sheep, weighing over a hundred catties, which Li Qingfeng had purchased for two thousand yuan from the neighboring village.
Pan Xiaolian, Xiang Lin Sao, and Yan Yun, the three women, couldn't handle it alone. Li Qingfeng had to prepare it.
However, the roasting process was entirely handed over to them.
Pan Xiaolian and the others diligently turned the whole lamb, managing to finish before lunchtime.
The tantalizing aroma of roasted meat filled the air, making the villagers who were only working for a day intensely regret their tardiness.
They had thought they would miss out on the roasted whole lamb!
But there was nothing they could do; they had arrived late.
However, Li Qingfeng truly showed them what it meant to have a broad vision. He had prepared meals for everyone equally.
In Li Qingfeng's words, "As long as you work for me, even if it's just for a day, you will not be deprived of the benefits and treatment you deserve!"
Thus, these villagers also got to enjoy the steaming hot roasted whole lamb.
Eating the roasted lamb, they felt a sense of being valued, which further solidified their approval of Li Qingfeng's establishment.
Consequently, their motivation in the afternoon was even greater.
Originally, the large piles of pebbles on the barren mountain needed to be transported by machines. But when the machines were overwhelmed, these villagers stepped in.
With their help, the efficiency was almost doubled. Not only were these tasks completed quickly, but they also accomplished much more.
"Aunt Pan, it's true that things move faster when there are more people working!"
Seeing Pan Xiaolian behind him, Li Qingfeng exclaimed with emotion.
"These villagers today will be our valuable asset in the future! We must not let the current treatment drop, or it will cause big problems."
"Don't worry, Aunt Pan. As long as our Chinese herbal medicine base develops well, this treatment will only get better."
Hearing Pan Xiaolian's words, Li Qingfeng replied with absolute certainty.
It was almost impossible for his treatment here to decrease.
After watching for a while longer, Li Qingfeng left the barren mountain. He planned to go to town to buy a small electric vehicle to make travel more convenient.
As for the workers' wages for the day, he had already handed them all over to Pan Xiaolian, asking her to distribute the daily pay on his behalf.
"Qingfeng, be careful on the road!"
Seeing Li Qingfeng in a hurry, Pan Xiaolian couldn't help but say,
"Don't worry, Aunt Pan. I've been to town so many times, I know the way like the back of my hand."
"You really are impatient!"
Seeing Li Qingfeng's demeanor, Pan Xiaolian stopped nagging him. After all, she now had her own judgment and no longer needed his advice most of the time.
And so, Li Qingfeng headed to town alone.
He went directly to the town's used vehicle market and bought a second-hand electric tricycle.
A used electric tricycle was quite cheap and economical. However, after listening to the seller's explanation, Li Qingfeng reconsidered.
Considering he needed it for hauling goods, he switched to a used small truck. This time, it wasn't electric, but gasoline-powered!
A used small truck was different from a used electric vehicle; their prices differed by about fivefold.
A used electric tricycle cost only 4,000 yuan, but a used small truck shot up to twenty thousand yuan.
"Boss, can you give me a better price! I'll be coming here often in the future. Let's exchange contact information, and we can chat more later."
"Oh, young man! It's not that I'm unwilling to lower the price, brother, but at this price, I'm not making much profit."
"Come on, old brother. You know, I can become your loyal customer in the future. Can you give me a discount?"
Li Qingfeng unleashed his bargaining skills, trying to charm the used car dealer.
Indeed, under his persistent persuasion, the other party finally agreed.
The boss put on a distressed expression and said, "Brother, it's not easy for me either. How about this! I'll give you a 3,000 yuan discount. This is the most I can do. It's up to you whether you accept it or not!"
Hearing the used car dealer's words, Li Qingfeng immediately nodded, and the two finalized the deal.
Li Qingfeng had already figured out that no matter how much the seller sold it for, he would make a substantial profit!
A significant profit!
No matter how much of a discount he asked for, it wouldn't be a problem. Even if the boss lowered the price by another 2,000 yuan, he would still agree.
However, for Li Qingfeng, buying a used small truck for 17,000 yuan was acceptable, so he didn't haggle further.
They immediately paid in cash. Once Li Qingfeng handed over the 17,000 yuan to the seller, the boss's attitude changed drastically.
"Oh, my dear brother, here's my contact information and business card. Please keep them."
"Brother, let me tell you, even if I can't help you with other things, as long as it's about used cars, you can come directly to me. I can get any used car that's available in this area."
The boss now exerted his full influence, speaking assertively and claiming he could obtain any used car he laid eyes on.
Hearing the boss's words, Li Qingfeng couldn't help but nod in agreement.