Two years later.
Both the chicken farm and the pickle factory have become well-established. From less than ten workers initially to more than thirty now, the chicken farm has raised over four thousand chickens. In the summer, the chicks no longer eat only chaff; the children can pick wild vegetables to earn points and chop them up to feed the chickens, saving on food waste.
The pickle factory makes pickles in the summer and sauerkraut in the winter, and it's sold beyond the town, becoming quite popular.
Because of this, the team leader was recognized and awarded a title for excellent cadre, which is now prominently displayed in his home.
Today is Lin Xue's commendation ceremony, still held at the commune.
All the teams have gathered because Lin Xue has applied to step down. She doesn't want to be the farm manager anymore; she wants to continue her education.
