Upon hearing this suggestion, a flash of pleasant surprise crossed Old Man Chen’s eyes. He nodded repeatedly, expressing his approval: "This is a wonderful idea! It not only satisfies our needs but also allows our neighbors to benefit—truly killing two birds with one stone!"
In fact, the suggestion Su Shi'an had given Old Man Chen was the same cooperative arrangement she had previously used to purchase paper mulberry bark from the Chen Family.
Old Man Chen had his sons and grandsons extend the invitation to their neighbors, and upon hearing of such a good opportunity, the neighbors all expressed their willingness to help.
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