You were sent to participate in a transformation program, not to participate in poverty alleviation.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, the sun was no longer scorching, and the golden afterglow bathed the mountain road leading to Shiwa Village.

The dilapidated Jinbei van wobbled and rattled as it climbed the last steep slope and appeared at the village entrance.

"They're back! They're back!"

The elderly men and women who had been waiting at the village entrance had sharp eyes and immediately called out.

As the vehicle drove in, more and more villagers gathered to watch.

Through the car windows, everyone could clearly see that the trunk and back seats were piled high with stuff.

A brand-new solid wood round table, high-backed chairs, a thick mattress, and bags of ingredients that looked heavy.

"Oh my! This is what those city kids bought?"

An older woman exclaimed in surprise.

"This wood looks very sturdy, like solid wood!"

"This whole setup must cost at least a thousand yuan, right?"

"A thousand or so? I think that's too little! Didn't you see there's a Simmons mattress on it?"

I heard city people sleep in those; they're so soft!

"Wow, this city kid is really talented."

Yesterday I said I was going to sell goods, and today I really came back with a full load!

The villagers' exclamations of praise rose and fell, a mixture of envy and admiration.

The vehicle struggled to move through the crowd.

Qin Hao opened the car door, jumped out of the passenger seat, and cupped his hands in greeting to the enthusiastic villagers around him.

"Uncles and elders, please don't crowd around! Make way!"

Qin Hao shouted loudly, a joyful smile on his face.

"Drive the bread truck into the open space in the center of the village! I brought back the full amount!"

Only after the trucks get in and the goods are unloaded can I distribute the money to everyone!

Upon hearing the words "give out money," the previously crowded people instantly parted to make way for a wide avenue.

"Good, good, good! Giving out money is the priority!"

"Make way! Don't block Young Master Qin's path!"

The bread truck slowly drove into the threshing ground in the center of the village.

Qin Hao, Lin Feng, and Su Wan got out of the car again and directed the driver and enthusiastic villagers to unload the tables, chairs, and food.

The villagers' eyes lit up when they saw the supplies piled on the ground.

Qin Hao stood on a newly moved table, clapped his hands, and shouted:

"Dear uncles and aunts!"

Please inform each other and tell the villagers who haven't arrived yet to come quickly!

"We need to start fulfilling our promise and deliver the payment!"

"Okay!"

Upon hearing this, several young men took off running towards every corner of the village, shouting as they ran:

"The money's out! Young Master Qin's giving out money! Hurry up and go to the threshing floor!"

In no time, the area around the threshing ground was packed with people; almost the entire village had arrived.

Looking at the chaotic crowd, Qin Hao gestured for them to stop.

"Quiet down! Quiet down!"

Please line up, each of you. Take your receipt from yesterday or give your name, and come one by one!

We're not in a rush, the money's all here, everyone's in! Making a ruckus will only slow things down!

The old village chief then stepped forward, hands behind his back, and called out in a dignified voice:

"Listen to Young Master Qin! Line up! Anyone who dares to cut in line will have their pay docked!"

"Don't let those city kids laugh at our Shiwa Village!"

With the village chief and the investor speaking, the previously restless villagers immediately quieted down and obediently formed a long queue.

Lin Feng sat down at the newly bought solid wood round table and opened yesterday's notebook.

He held a pen in his hand, his expression focused and serious.

"The first one is Li Ergou!"

"Hey! They're here!"

Er Gouzi excitedly squeezed forward.

"Yesterday's bill was 2.4 jin, which is 216 yuan at 90 yuan per jin."

After Lin Feng confirmed that everything was correct, he looked at Qin Hao beside him.

Qin Hao had already counted the money, and with a thud, he slammed the two red bills and some change onto the table.

"Take it!"

"Thank you, Young Master Qin! Thank you, Young Master Lin!"

Er Gouzi took the money, grinning so hard his back teeth were showing.

Immediately afterwards, the team moved quickly.

"Wang Dazhuang, 162 yuan!"

"Aunt Zhao, 279 yuan!"

……

Watching the people in front of them leave with bright red bills, beaming with joy, the people queuing behind them were filled with envy.

Especially those who only dug up less than a pound yesterday because they were not skilled or were lazy.

Seeing the thick wad of cash in other people's hands, I was filled with regret.

"I should have known better than to slack off yesterday! That kid Tiezhu actually got over 400!"

"It's alright, tomorrow! I'll go up the mountain before dawn tomorrow!"

In less than half an hour, all of the more than 5,000 yuan in cash had been distributed.

Looking at the villagers on the field, counting their money and beaming with happiness, Qin Hao stood on the table and spoke again.

"Everyone! Don't get too excited if you've made money, this is just the beginning!"

We'll definitely be able to earn this money for a long time to come!

"Those who earn less, don't be discouraged!"

This is only the first day; we're still in the learning phase.

There are still many matsutake mushrooms waiting for us to pick in the mountains!

Anyone can make big money if they're willing to work hard!

Qin Hao paused, then pointed to the mountain of meat and vegetables piled up beside him:

"To celebrate our successful first day and to thank everyone for their trust in me!"

Tonight, it's my treat! We'll have a big feast right here in the threshing ground! The whole village will be invited!

These words caused a stir in the audience.

"good!!"

"Long live Young Master Qin!"

"This is the kind of person who's going to do great things!"

Amidst the deafening cheers, Qin Hao suddenly heard the long-lost system notification in his mind.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host, on achieving the milestone: Sharing the First Pot of Gold (helping an impoverished village increase its collective income by 5000 yuan).]

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step; a good start is half the battle.

[Reward: 5 Achievement Points.]

The Achievement Point Shop is now officially open.

Qin Hao was overjoyed and quickly set aside a sliver of his consciousness to check.

The virtual shop interface was filled with a dazzling array of skill books and items.

[Advanced Agricultural Planting Techniques: 500 points]

[Beginner Livestock Farming Proficiency: 200 points]

[Fully Automated Irrigation System Drawings: 1000 points]

……

Qin Hao glanced at it and was speechless.

There are good products, but the prices... are all astronomical!

He worked so hard to lead the whole village to earn 5,000 yuan, but only got 5 achievement points. How long will it take to accumulate that?

He scrolled down and found that most of what he could buy with 5 achievement points were basic supplies.

[High-efficiency fertilizer (small bag): 2 points]

[Premium Vegetable Seed Pack: 1 point]

[Delicious Seasoning Packet (Large): 1 packet]

"It's better than nothing," Qin Hao thought to himself.

However, he wasn't in a hurry; he figured he'd make the village bigger and stronger in the future.

Once the scale of leading villagers to prosperity increases, achievement points will definitely continue to emerge.

Those amazing skills that you can't afford now, you'll be able to acquire sooner or later.

....................................

At the threshing ground, the villagers, after receiving their money, did not disperse; instead, their enthusiasm grew even stronger.

"Young Master Qin is treating the whole village to a meal!"

The news spread like wildfire throughout the entire Shiwa Village.

Even the elderly with mobility issues were helped over by their families.

This is unprecedented.

In everyone's mind, it's already a favor if these city kids don't look down on them for being dirty, let alone invite them to dinner.