Chapter 64: Zhao Han: This is Truly Impressive!

Chapter 64: Zhao Han: This is Truly Impressive!

Special Bamboo Cultural Garden Scroll: Quality 1

Bamboo has its own unique culture, and bamboo crafts have a long history, carrying a special cultural heritage. Bamboo crafts created in the Bamboo Cultural Garden possess special attributes: +1 Artistry, +1 Cultural Depth, +1 Memorability, +1 Participation Enjoyment!

Construction Requirements: 1. 100 acres of land. 2. Construction cost of 5 million!

Special Restrictions: 1. Can only be built within the farm. 2. Requires 5 traditional bamboo craft inheritors and 50 bamboo craft masters to activate the special attributes!

When Zhang Lin saw this note, he immediately understood the purpose of the Bamboo Cultural Garden.

It could be used to create tourist souvenirs.

Tourist souvenirs, as the name suggests, are small, portable items with regional and ethnic characteristics that leave a lasting impression on visitors. They can range from expensive jade carvings to simple wooden carvings.

Some people say that tourist souvenirs are the calling cards of a scenic area, instantly bringing it to mind.

Liyuan Farm already has one million followers and limits 5,000 visitors per day, but it hasn't fully tapped into the potential of visitor spending, let alone offering souvenirs.

It was impossible for him to set up a souvenir shop in such a short time.

However, this special Bamboo Cultural Garden scroll could achieve that goal because the bamboo crafts produced here would have special attributes.

The +1 Artistry alone could transform a regular bamboo craft into something extraordinary, giving it value and meaning.

The +1 Cultural Depth and +1 Memorability were even more impressive!

These attributes seemed to affect the senses, making people feel a sense of cultural depth and memorability. Bamboo crafts from here would feel culturally rich, and wouldn't that be amazing?

Moreover, if visitors felt a sense of memorability, they would keep the souvenirs, frequently seeing them and being reminded of Liyuan Farm. If the souvenirs also bore the Liyuan Farm logo, they would become deeply ingrained in people's minds.

The +1 Participation Enjoyment was an attribute perfectly suited to a scenic area.

Most bamboo crafts are handmade, with only the final processes like drying and shaping shaped automated by machines. Thus..0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000. Therefore, visitors could participate in the crafting process, even under the guidance of bamboo craft masters.

With the +1 Participation Enjoyment attribute, the process would be enjoyable and engaging, potentially inspiring other visitors to join in.

Adding the visitor's name to the bamboo craft during the semi-finished stage would further enhance the souvenir's memorability.

Therefore, once the Bamboo Cultural Garden was established,,, the would be no trouble to sell.. Even after gaining a reputation,, many visitors would specifically come for the bamboo crafts.

After all, many tourists feel that a trip isn't complete without a souvenir, especially a bamboo craft from the "Bamboo Capital" of Youcheng.

Combining traditional culture with tourism projects instantly elevates their status.

a higher level of sophistication. many scenic areas emphasize cultural heritage to enhance their appeal.

tourists.

Zang Lin found this increasingly compelling.

he decided to proceed.

Like the Bamboo Maze scroll, the Bamboo Cultural Garden also had construction requirements and restrictions.

100 acres was simple; his farm had 2,000 acres, much of which were undeveloped. The land was already prepared, so he could easily select 100 acres for construction.

The Bamboo Cultural Garden, despite its smaller size, had the same construction cost as the Bamboo Maze, costing 5 million.

However, considering the need for various equipment and facilities for bamboo craft production, the price seemed reasonable.

One of the restrictions, however, made him frown.

He needed 5 traditional bamboo craft inheritors and 50 bamboo craft masters!

The scroll did not refresh the recruitment of these specific employees, meaning he would have to recruit them in the real world. This was the first project that required real-world recruitment.

For the farm's confidentiality, he needed to choose a location carefully, ensuring that employees would not pass through the core areas.

Recruiting the traditional bamboo craft inheritors and masters shouldn't be too difficult.

As the "Bamboo Capital," many people in Youcheng, especially those over 40 in rural areas, should be skilled in bamboo crafts. However, due to the lack of job opportunities, many of these people only make bamboo crafts at home.

If necessary, he could ask the Tourism Bureau for help, as this project would provide local jobs and promote Youcheng's bamboo culture, making it a politically correct and beneficial project.

If the Tourism Bureau learned about this project, Director Zhao would likely regret not betting on it earlier.

Once the employees were recruited, they could be paid a fixed salary or receive a commission based on the number of crafts they sold.

Thinking about this, Zhang Lin looked at the map in his mind, searching for a suitable location within the farm.

After a thorough search, he found an excellent spot.

It was near the service center, close to the road and parking lot, and in the farthest corner from the rapeseed flower fields and the central planting area.

He remembered this location; Liu De had reported that the soil here was poor, with many stones, making it unsuitable for planting. It was perfect for the Bamboo Cultural Garden. Employees could leave directly from the service center without entering the farm.

He would need to secure the core area from this side.

With the special construction scroll, he didn't need to worry about the construction quota. As he selected the location, a virtual image of the Bamboo Cultural Garden appeared in the game. Placing the building and confirming the location, a game prompt sounded:

Congratulations! You have spent 5 million to construct the special Bamboo Cultural Garden. The construction team has entered the site and is now working on it...

As the game notification sounded, Zhang Lin saw the remaining funds in his support fund account instantly depleted. The key issue was that he had already paid a 60,000 yuan deposit to Huang Tao, so the support funds were insufficient, and an additional 60,000 yuan had to be deducted from his personal balance.

Moments later, in the game, construction vehicles slowly appeared, and the area was cordoned off with construction barriers.

Almost simultaneously, in the real world, the tourists at the service center saw construction vehicles drive in and start working not far from the center. This drew the attention of many tourists.

Zhang Lin had spent all the remaining support funds, and the Tourism Bureau quickly received the news.

A section chief confirmed the situation and reported to Director Zhao Han, "Director, you asked us to keep an eye on the support funds for Liyuan Farm. They have just paid out the remaining funds."

Zhao Han, hearing this, didn't give it much thought and said, "The construction team for the Bamboo Maze is working hard, so it's worth paying them in advance. This shows that both Mr. Zhang and the team are reliable. One side is working diligently, and the other is paying promptly."

Based on Wang Yu's report, the Bamboo Maze project should be completed within a week.

He was quite looking forward to it.

If Mr. Zhang's Bamboo Maze could be as popular as the one in the Miao ethnic region, the Tourism Bureau would be willing to offer a 200,000 yuan reward on the opening day to the first batch of visitors who successfully navigate the maze, to build momentum for the Bamboo Maze.

After all, the Bamboo Maze was established under the Tourism Bureau's support policy, and it would be a direct achievement for the Youcheng Tourism Bureau.

Thinking about this, Zhao Han felt a bit strange. He didn't know why he was so confident in Mr. Zhang.

But the section chief reported, "Director, this batch of funds doesn't seem to be for the Bamboo Maze. Wang Yu said in the group chat that the farm seems to have started a new project, and the construction team has already entered the site. He's going to investigate further, and the new funds are for this project."

"Another project?" Zhao Han stood up instinctively upon hearing this.

Previously, they had complained about how slowly the projects at Linyuan Farm were developing and had even urged them on. Who would have thought that once they had the funds, the projects would come one after another? While they were still focusing on the Bamboo Maze, the farm had quietly started another new project.

But this was a good thing.

The more projects Linyuan Farm undertook, the greater its capacity to accommodate visitors, and subsequently, the more it could assist in diverting tourists to other scenic attractions in Youcheng.

So, he hoped that Linyuan Farm would have as many projects as possible and was curious about what this new project was.

Thinking this, Zhao Han immediately called Wang Yu. Since Wang Yu was investigating, he should know what the project was, right?

As soon as the call connected, he asked, "Wang Yu, what's the new project at Linyuan Farm? Have you found out anything?"

Wang Yu's embarrassed voice came through, "Director Zhao, I asked the construction workers, but they just told me, 'No unauthorized personnel allowed on the site,' and kicked me out!"

Zhao Han was taken aback, "Didn't you tell them you were from the Youcheng Tourism Bureau?"

Wang Yu sheepishly replied, "I did, but they said, 'People from the Youcheng Tourism Bureau don't understand the rule of no unauthorized personnel on the site,' and kicked me out again. I was completely baffled."

"Uh!" Zhao Han didn't know how to respond.

Mr. Zhang's construction team seemed to be very principled.

Yes, very principled!

Wang Yu suggested, "Director, why don't you call Mr. Zhang and ask him about the project?"

"I'll go there in person to get a better understanding of the situation and check on the progress of the Bamboo Maze project," Zhao Han said, picking up his phone and heading out of the office. He had someone drive him to Linyuan Farm.

As soon as he arrived at the Linyuan Farm parking lot, he called Zhang Lin. Once the call connected, he asked, "Mr. Zhang, are you at the farm now?"

"Director Zhao, you're at the farm? Wait for me in the rest area. I'm in the fields and will be there soon," Zhang Lin replied, hanging up and looking at the peach saplings that had already been planted.

The mature sweet peach saplings produced by the game would bear fruit by next year.

Liu De and the farm workers had already planted dozens of saplings, working very quickly.

After giving Liu De some instructions, he headed to the service center and found Zhao Han waiting in the rest area.

"Mr. Zhang!" Zhao Han greeted him, stepping forward with a sense of urgency.

Zhang Lin, noticing his demeanor, smiled and asked, "Director Zhao, what brings you here?"

Zhao Han got straight to the point, asking urgently, "Mr. Zhang, I heard you started a new project. What is it?"

Zhang Lin, not expecting this, didn't hide it and explained, "It's a Bamboo Culture Garden!"

"Can you tell me more about it?" Zhao Han's interest was piqued upon hearing the words "Bamboo Culture."

Zhang Lin explained, "The idea is to create a garden that showcases the craftsmanship of bamboo products, combining Youcheng's bamboo culture and craftsmanship. By leveraging the traffic at Linyuan Farm, we can promote our bamboo culture and products to visitors as souvenirs, helping them understand and appreciate our bamboo culture and craftsmanship."

"Specifically, we will focus on the aesthetic and cultural aspects of the craftsmanship, creating a sense of memorability and even engaging visitors in the process..."

Zhang Lin detailed the Bamboo Culture Garden, framing the attributes in a different way.

But when he finished, he noticed that Zhao Han was staring at him, his face a mix of confusion, frustration, and disbelief.

Listening to Mr. Zhang's ideas, Zhao Han was astounded. No one in Youcheng had ever thought of promoting the bamboo culture and craftsmanship in such a way.

If Mr. Zhang succeeded, the Bamboo Culture Garden could boost the bamboo industry in Youcheng, making the bamboo resources of the Bamboo Homeland shine.

This plan would certainly attract attention if presented at a county meeting.

"Mr. Zhang, why didn't you start this Bamboo Culture Garden first?" Zhao Han finally managed to say, his face a picture of disappointment.

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(End of Chapter)

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