Chapter 4: Earning Trust
Lin Yuer knows that to build something sustainable, she needs the trust and support of the villagers. After her successful soap demonstration, she begins meeting more villagers, showing them simple ways to improve their lives. She helps with their daily tasks, teaches a few basic hygiene tips, and shares knowledge of herbs that can help with common ailments.
Gradually, the villagers begin to see her as someone with valuable skills and a generous spirit. Some of them ask her to make custom soaps for their families, a request that surprises her but makes her realize she has a budding business on her hands. She decides to make a few small batches for free, building goodwill and setting the stage for something larger.
As her popularity grows, Lin Yuer starts making plans for a small garden where she can grow herbs and vegetables, envisioning it as both a source of sustenance and a teaching tool for the villagers. She dreams of creating a community where her skills and knowledge can help everyone thrive, but she knows she has a long journey ahead.