The male supporting character was actually myself.

As long as you go to school, you don't have to pay tuition and you even get a salary. If you get the top score in the exam, you'll get an extra reward! Other members who want to learn to read can also go to literacy classes in the evenings, and Brother Jiang will give them certain rewards based on their learning progress.

From now on, teachers in Lijiazhuang will not have to work. They will have weekends off, summer and winter vacations, and full work points all year round! They can also earn extra salary by doing other work during holidays.

All members must respect teachers. Anyone who disrespects teachers will have their salary and bonuses deducted!

Brother Jiang has already prepared everything. The wages and bonuses are very generous, and there's plenty of rice, flour, oil, eggs, fabric, cash, and even bicycles. As long as everyone puts in their best effort and studies hard, everyone can live a prosperous life!

Everyone was stunned after hearing the village chief's words.

What is Jiang Chen trying to achieve?

A village with about four thousand people, how much money would it cost just for wages and bonuses?

It's understandable to encourage people to increase crop yields and raise fish to have meat to eat, but why are they being paid wages and given bonuses for learning to read?

"Jiang Chen's actions are truly commendable!" The village schoolteacher, squeezed into the corner, praised with a face full of satisfaction after hearing the story.

Years ago, I was labeled a "stinking intellectual" and forced to live in a cowshed doing hard labor. I was also subjected to struggle sessions every now and then. If it weren't for Jiang Chen's cunning and shrewdness, who spared me by bringing me food in exchange for knowledge so that I could learn to read and write, I probably wouldn't have been able to endure it.

What are people most afraid of?

It's not poverty or greed, but ignorance, despair, and a lack of hope!

Reading opens the mind. As long as everyone pays attention to education and understands more principles, they can leave the mountains and see the outside world in the future, which is much better than staying here for the rest of their lives.

"Lijiazhuang is about to change again!" The schoolteacher sighed inwardly as he looked at the villagers surrounding him with eager expressions.

This change in weather is just the beginning; it's about to blow away the dark clouds and let the sun shine through!

Chapter Thirty-One: The bug is gone...

After the meeting, Jiang Chen held a separate meeting with many of the village officials.

Lijiazhuang is located deep in the mountains and is isolated from information. Everyone was a little worried that his work plan might conflict with existing policies. After all, the work-point system had always been in place for many years, with everyone working together, contributing grain to the state, and then distributing the grain collectively.

But Jiang Chen's new regulations separate a large number of people to do other things, and after they pay their grain tax, they will receive dividends according to their rank. This is the first time I've seen such a novel approach. What if they are singled out as an example?

The small meeting lasted until 2 a.m., and everyone finally agreed to sign and seal the document to keep the reform work confidential.

Each team member is then disciplined and counseled by their captain to ensure the safety of the new regulations being implemented in Lijiazhuang.

Jiang Chen even promised that as long as no one in the village actively informs on him and deliberately sabotages the reforms, he would take full responsibility if the higher authorities noticed anything amiss and punished him.

If anyone else is arrested and imprisoned, I will take on the responsibility of caring for their family.

"As expected, we can't avoid this step." Stepping out of the small mud-brick house, Jiang Chen looked up at the starry sky and couldn't help but smile and sigh.

In the original story, when the protagonist Song Aiguo returned to his village after completing his studies, the household contract responsibility system had not yet been officially implemented, but it had already been put into practice in many places. However, the villagers of Lijiazhuang, who were isolated from the news and stubbornly refused to make any changes.

Song Aiguo tried everything to persuade him, but to no avail.

When he finally managed to grow wheat himself, proving that the land and climate of Lijiazhuang were suitable for growing other crops, the villagers were envious but didn't want to take any risks, so he had no choice but to sign a guarantee.

He promised that if his superiors discovered the violation and punished him, Song Aiguo would step forward and take responsibility.

If anyone is arrested because of this, he will take care of their elderly relatives and children...

The same promise is now being made by oneself.

Unlike the original storyline, in this case, when villagers have money and countless resources in their own space, they will unite and spontaneously resist any unfavorable factors that affect their ability to obtain benefits, driven by the lure of profit.

He's much better than Song Aiguo, that lone commander!

Moreover, since these rules he made are outside the scope of current policies, and he is using his own money to help villagers solve their food problems, no one will hold him accountable.

Even if some people secretly cause trouble, at most they'll be reported to the town government.

The original owner had maintained those relationships quite well; as long as it wasn't something serious like murder or arson, he could suppress it. After two or three months, once everyone had tasted the benefits, there would be no need to worry anymore; the villagers would naturally protect their lucky charm!

After a flurry of activity, Lijiazhuang was transformed from its former lifeless state, where everyone was just loafing around in the fields.

The villagers responsible for field work are busy preparing for the first irrigation of early spring;

In the barren mountains, many people skillfully cleared the rocks to designated locations and cleared the land to prepare for planting fruit trees;

The women and children sorted the stones into categories: the larger ones were used for foundations, the medium ones for building chicken coops, pigsties, and rabbit burrows, and the smaller ones were smashed into pebbles to be used for paving roads in the village.

The fishpond has been dug out in its basic shape, and the location was chosen in a sunny spot near the riverbank. A batch of saplings were also planted around it according to Jiang Chen's instructions.

The village school, which had been abandoned for many years, has been renovated, and the teachers are busy preparing lessons and recruiting new teachers.

Construction of brick kilns has also begun on the back hill...

As the saying goes, many hands make light work. With unified and effective arrangements, everyone got busy and soon initial results were seen.

Jiang Chen devised various task plans, and rewards could be received as long as certain tasks were completed.

So after the fishpond was dug into shape, a group of people happily received a small bag of rice each; after clearing away the rubble, the person in charge of the area received a small bag of flour each; and the villagers who were responsible for building things like chicken coops and pigsties received a small bucket of peanut oil...

"Host, I'm back!" A few days later, the little white cat hopped onto his shoulder and rubbed its fluffy face against his neck affectionately. "I've noticed that Li Family Village has changed a lot in just a few days. Has Host been playing a construction game here?"

Posting tasks, completing them, and getting rewards—you're turning yourself into an NPC!

Jiang Chen had just finished inspecting the progress of the fishpond. Walking in the valley surrounded by bright sunshine, a gentle spring breeze, green trees, and blooming wildflowers, he naturally picked up the fluffy little cat and rubbed its fur. The comfortable little white cat purred softly.

"How did your visit to Situ Nan go?"

"Oh, don't even mention it!" The little white cat looked aggrieved when she mentioned her mission. "I searched all the addresses he left for you, but I couldn't find him anywhere!"

That guy lives in a detached house with no neighbors at all.

These days, there are no computers or big data statistics, and you don't need to register your real name to buy tickets at train and bus stations. In this vast sea of ​​people, I really have no way of finding him.

"They really are like a dragon, appearing only briefly and never returning!"

Jiang Chen stroked the cat thoughtfully, "Perhaps... he's not even in this mission world anymore."

Isn't Situ Nan a bug?

It's highly likely that after leaking secrets, they'd fear being wiped out by the main system's antivirus software and would run away, only to infiltrate again when needed!

"Huh?" The fluffy ball of cats wagged its big tail and stared in disbelief. "The bugs are so smart now, they can even run away?"

It would be no fun if he ran away. I quite like bugs, actually. After all, they've helped us a lot. I think bugs are on the host's side!

"Perhaps it's just that they can't stand the main system's absolute control and manipulation of the host."

"You can't say that. The main system is offering a chance to be reborn, which is a good thing. It's just that the conditions are a bit harsh. By the way, host, how is your work progressing?"

"It's not bad. Look, we'll be able to start raising fish soon; the rabbits, chicks, and piglets will be transported back in a few days and we'll have a place to settle them. In just a few days, most of the villagers have already received their initial rewards and are full of enthusiasm."

"As expected of the host I chose, your actions were swift and powerful! Host, you are truly amazing..."

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After the new regulations were implemented in Li Family Village, some people tried to cause trouble, but they were quickly suppressed by Li Changgeng with the help of Jiang Chen.

Two months later, most people were able to afford to occasionally eat noodles and stir-fries thanks to the small rewards they accumulated by completing tasks step by step.

Some hardworking and capable men leave early and return late to complete their predetermined goals ahead of time and earn more rewards, which allows the elderly and children to wear new clothes, and the family to use new washbasins, soap, and bedding.

Others, envious and resentful, could only work harder. The once lifeless village, where everyone ate from the same pot, has now become vibrant. Having tasted the benefits, each household is striving with all their might towards the goal of even greater rewards.

The sound of reading aloud filled the air, and the literacy classes were packed every night. New teachers worked overtime to receive training, and the schoolmasters were too busy to keep up. Jiang Chen brought Song Aiwan back to help out as well.

Spring goes, summer comes, autumn welcomes winter.

Just as everyone was putting on light cotton-padded clothes, the first college entrance examination finally began!

Chapter Thirty-Two: Announcement of Results

[Mission: Obstruct the Song siblings from attending university in every possible way; one of them must be disqualified from university. Reward: One-time use B-grade item x1; Memory Coin x1]

The script remained unchanged, and the main system, which had been silent for more than half a year, finally sounded again, issuing new tasks.

"Looks like the siblings are still following the original plot and have both been admitted to university!" Jiang Chen stretched and got up from the latest sofa covered with a clean and exquisite white sofa cover.

The little white cat was watching TV while lying on the sofa armrest. Upon hearing this, it casually replied, "Other candidates work in the fields during the day and study by themselves under the oil lamp at night."

"You've practically raised our main characters like pampered princes. During the day, they have one-on-one tutoring from teachers in every subject, and at night they study under bright lights. They do absolutely nothing but eat, sleep, and study all day long. If they still can't pass the exam, then they're really terrible!"

"The main system should really take a good look; this is the right way to play the role of the best supporting male character."

How wonderful it would be if the protagonists could overcome all difficulties and each have a wonderful life.

Why must it be a fight to the death? He looked out the window and saw Song Aiwan and her brother in the yard, looking at the instructions as they gave Song Qingshan's rabbits injections.

The fluffy ball of fluff, hands tucked into its sleeves, wagged its fluffy tail thoughtfully. "Hmm, that seems to be right. The main characters and supporting characters are all doing well and everyone is happy. Why do we have to let scumbags ruin the supporting characters?"

Hopefully, we can pick a better world for the next mission; I like this atmosphere.

Jiang Chen lifted the cotton curtain and went outside. The three men outside had just finished giving the rabbit its injection.

"Brother-in-law, are you free these next few days? We need to go back to Lijiazhuang. The rabbit farm in the village needs to get vaccinated. It's a notice from the town's epidemic prevention station; it's medicine to prevent acute diarrhea in rabbits during the winter."

When Song Aiguo saw him coming over, he waved the medicine bottle in his hand and said with a smile, "I'll prepare more so that all the rabbits at the rabbit farm can be vaccinated."

This year, the income from the rabbit farm alone has exceeded the total income of Lijiazhuang for several years in the past!

My sister said that now that the villagers have money in their hands and have learned some knowledge and principles, they are no longer so hostile. They are all working hard to create a better life with their own hands, and their attitude towards my sister and my dad is much better!

Oh, and also check if there are any vaccines needed at the chicken farm, so we can get them administered when we get back.

Early prevention is key, so that rabbits don't easily get diarrhea in the cold winter and cause a large-scale outbreak..."

He was still excitedly talking when suddenly the loud voice of the plump auntie on the street outside came over, "Aiguo, Aiwan, the school results are out! You should go and see!"

"College entrance exam results?" Song Aiwan, dressed fashionably and sporting a stylish hairstyle, suddenly stood up, her face slightly pale and a little nervous. "Jiang Chen, do you think... do you think we can both pass the exam?"

"Of course! Let's go, we'll see together!"

Song Qingshan, with his hands behind his back, watched the three children leave the house, chatting and laughing as they headed towards the school, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.

He wasn't worried about his exam results.

After all, over the past six months, she had watched her children make rapid progress in all subjects under the careful guidance of the teachers Jiang Chen had specially hired. The overall environment wasn't great these days; most other students had to earn work points to help support their families. How could they, the siblings, have such favorable conditions?

As long as you don't underperform, your results will definitely be good.

But here's the problem—what if Aiwan gets into university?

Jiang Chen is not a saint who has lived for thousands of years; he would not give blindly without expecting anything in return.

Judging from his grasp of the current situation and his foresight, this young man is no ordinary person; he couldn't possibly lack money or connections. Therefore, Jiang Chen doesn't care about waiting for Aiguo and the others to find jobs and repay him after graduating from university.