The Story of Xi Gengtian: Mobile Toilets

In Episode 7 of the first season of 'The Story of Xi Gengtian', Xi Gengtian, in a rush due to a sudden urge to use the toilet, spends money to do so and comes up with the idea of setting up a latrine, thus embarking on his entrepreneurial journey with mobile toilets.

When Xi Gengtian went to the county town to buy fish fry, he encountered a sudden urge to use the toilet and had to spend money to do so. This experience made him keenly aware of the potential business opportunity. He boldly envisioned setting up a latrine. To realize this idea, he borrowed money from various sources and eventually purchased a tractor, which he carefully refitted into a mobile toilet. The main function of this mobile toilet was to collect manure in the county town, solving the toilet problem for county residents while also collecting the manure for agricultural use, achieving resource recycling.

Initially, Xi Gengtian's mobile toilets were not well-received, and some even questioned whether it was a scam. After all, mobile toilets were a relatively novel concept at the time, and people had doubts about their safety and practicality. However, Xi Gengtian did not give up. He actively promoted his mobile toilets and invited the first young man to try them out. The young man had a good experience, and this positive feedback served as a good demonstration.

As word spread about the first user's positive experience, Xi Gengtian's mobile toilets gradually gained acceptance in the town. More and more people began to accept and use his mobile toilets, and his business flourished. Xi Gengtian's innovative move not only solved practical problems but also brought him certain economic benefits. Moreover, his story attracted the attention of the television station, and he was interviewed by them, becoming a somewhat well-known entrepreneur in the local area.

The story of Xi Gengtian setting up mobile toilets showcases his spirit of innovation, courage to try, and keen business acumen. He was able to spot business opportunities from everyday小事 (small things) and turn them into reality through his own efforts. This spirit is worth learning from.