From collapsing rooftop to poverty alleviation village chief

[Revitalization Guide] is indeed a cheat code for poverty alleviation, with every task synchronized with Lin Ye's poverty alleviation work.

However, this "renovation of dilapidated houses" may not be so easy to complete.

The county can arrange construction experts to help with the resettlement of residents in dilapidated houses, and can also find construction teams.

But besides all that, the most important thing is still money.

Without money, even if you discover a building is unsafe, you can't renovate or repair it.

As for how to make money, he does have some ideas.

Perhaps, this opportunity can be used to cheer Yang Xiaofang up.

Yang Xiaofang's situation is different from those who become impoverished due to laziness and rely on government subsidies; she became impoverished due to disability.

This "disability" includes not only physical disability but also psychological trauma.

Having lost her leg and her parents at a young age, and living alone for many years, Yang Xiaofang felt inferior and gave up on herself, afraid to go out and face the outside world.

But the room she lived in was very clean, and everything was neatly arranged.

This shows that Yang Xiaofang is not a lazy person, nor has she completely given up on herself.

She still has hope for life.

Lin Ye smiled at Yang Xiaofang and said, "We're about the same age, so I'll just call you by your name, Yang Xiaofang. Tomorrow I'm going into the mountains to look for valuable natural resources, and then I'll organize the villagers to go into the mountains to collect them, and then the village will sell them together."

"The money we earn will be used to renovate dilapidated houses and provide running water and gas, so that everyone can live a better life."

"Are you willing to participate in this?"

After hearing this, Yang Xiaofang looked down at her left leg and the crutch leaning against the corner of the wall, and gave a bitter smile.

"Village Chief Lin, I'm a cripple, I can't do it."

Lin Ye smiled and said, "Besides going into the mountains to collect materials, we also need people to do logistical work. Your house is so tidy; you must be a meticulous person. I'm short-handed right now. Would you be willing to come and help?"

Yang Xiaofang pointed to herself in disbelief, "Me...can I help?"

Lin Ye nodded. "Of course you can help. If you're willing, I'll have Xiao Shan come find you, okay?"

"We're going into the mountains tomorrow? That's great! Village Chief Lin, I'm going too!"

Zhang Xiaoshan was excited when she heard that she was going into the mountains to find the treasure the next day, while Yang Xiaofang hugged her shoulders and shrank back.

"I don't dare, they...they'll laugh at me."

Lin Ye encouraged them, "There are many people with mobility issues outside, but they still work, earn money through their labor, and strive for a better life. Your left leg is a little inconvenient, but it shouldn't affect your walking, right? Why don't you try going out?"

Poverty alleviation work ensures that no impoverished household is left behind.

People with disabilities and those living in extreme poverty, especially Yang Xiaofang, are the focus of poverty alleviation efforts.

Therefore, Lin Ye paid more attention to Yang Xiaofang and became more enthusiastic.

Upon hearing the words "inconvenient legs and feet," Yang Xiaofang's thin face turned even paler, her head almost buried in her knees, and she dared not speak.

Zhang Xiaoshan advised, "Sister Xiaofang, Village Chief Lin didn't lie to you. He really came to help our village. Why don't you listen to him and give it a try?"

Yang Xiaofang buried her entire head in her knees, like an ostrich.

Zhang Xiaoshan wanted to speak, but Lin Ye stopped her and said to Yang Xiaofang:

"Yang Xiaofang, we'll be going now. You get some rest. If you need anything, you can come to the old village chief's house to find me."

After saying that, he pulled Zhang Xiaoshan out of the house and gently closed the door.

Zhang Xiaoshan said to Lin Ye, "Village Chief Lin, Sister Xiaofang isn't unwilling, she's just scared, please don't mind her."

Lin Ye nodded. "I understand. I was too impatient."

He only spent half a year in that impoverished village on Earth, so he lacked experience.

In Yang Xiaofang's case, we shouldn't be in such a hurry. We should communicate with her first and gain her trust before making any further moves.

"Oh, by the way, I just saw a piece of blue cloth on the table with colorful embroidered patterns on it. It's quite pretty. Do you know what it is?"

On the table in Yang Xiaofang's house, besides bowls, chopsticks, and porcelain basins, there was also a piece of cloth.

At first, Lin Ye thought it was a rag, but upon closer inspection, he discovered that the cloth was embroidered with exquisite and intricate patterns, making it look very beautiful. However, the cloth was covered in dust, indicating that it had been left there for a long time.

Lin Ye had seen this style of embroidery on Earth before; it was called Miao embroidery.

"That's Qiong embroidery. The old village chief said it's been passed down for dozens of generations. Xiaofang's mother was the last inheritor. After she passed away, the craft was lost."

Zhang Xiaoshan said with a regretful expression.

"Qiong embroidery?" Lin Ye's heart skipped a beat. "Is this considered an intangible cultural heritage?"

"Intangible cultural heritage? I don't know either." Zhang Xiaoshan shook her head and asked, "Village Chief Lin, is intangible cultural heritage very valuable?"

"Of course it's valuable, but it depends on how it's handled."

Lin Ye didn't say anything more. He glanced at the sky and said, "Let's go, I'll take you home."

The two returned to the village, and Lin Ye escorted Zhang Xiaoshan to the Zhang family home. Zhang Dafu and Liu Ying came out to greet them, and Liu Ying said with a smile:

"Did Village Chief Lin specially bring Xiao Shan back? Haha, you two have such a good relationship. Village Chief Lin, please come in and sit down."

Zhang Xiaoshan looked puzzled. "Mom, what are you talking about?"

"What are you standing there for, you silly girl? Hurry up and invite Village Chief Lin in!"

Liu Ying was very enthusiastic, a stark contrast to her sullen expression just moments before.

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at her suspiciously, "Mom, are you possessed by a ghost?"

Liu Ying slapped her, "What are you saying, you brat!"

Turning to look at Lin Ye, his smile was surprisingly kind. "Village Chief Lin, please stay for dinner."

Lin Ye didn't know what was wrong with Liu Ying, so he could only smile and politely decline, "Director Liu, you don't need to be so polite. I'm here to discuss something with you."

Zhang Dafu asked enthusiastically, "Village Chief Lin, please feel free to speak!"

Lin Ye said, "Renovating dilapidated houses, rebuilding the village primary school, repairing roads, and providing water, electricity, and gas all require money, but the county doesn't have enough funds, so we need to learn to generate our own revenue."

Liu Ying immediately became alert. "Village Chief Lin, if we build a reservoir, we won't have any money left!"

Lin Ye said, "What I mean is, we should rely on the mountains for our livelihood, look for exploitable resources in the mountains, and use the money we earn to improve the conditions in our village."

Zhang Dafu and Liu Ying looked at each other in bewilderment. Lin Ye said, "Tomorrow I plan to go to Eagle Rock to take a look. If I find anything, I will organize the whole village to participate. At that time, I will need Village Chief Zhang to organize and coordinate."

Zhang Dafu immediately replied, "No problem!"

After Lin Ye finished speaking, he left. Zhang Xiaoshan ran back to her room with her laptop. Zhang Dafu and his wife stood in the yard. After a long while, Liu Ying burst out laughing.

"Is Village Chief Lin planning to go mushroom picking in the mountains? Ha, Qin Guifen's husband died from exhaustion while picking mushrooms! How many mushrooms can you possibly pick at Eagle Rock?"

"Besides, even if we harvest a hundred or so kilograms, how much money can we make transporting it to the county after all that hard work?"

Zhang Dafu also had an amused look on his face. "After all, he's a young man. This is good. When he realizes he can't do anything, he'll naturally leave. It's a good opportunity for Xiaoshan to leave the village with him."