Lin Xiaoxiao then went out; she planned to talk to Captain Wang about moving out.

She needs space, and she really needs her own independent space; she wants to live in her own little house.

She ran into Wang Xiangyang as soon as she went out. Lin Xiaoxiao greeted him. Wang Xiangyang was about sixty years old, and he had a pipe in his hand the whole way. When he spoke, his yellow teeth were clearly visible.

"Uncle, I want to ask you about something."

Wang Xiangyang looked up at Lin Xiaoxiao, who had a pretty face. He had just noticed that this girl was very capable and not the delicate type. He had a good impression of her.

"What's wrong? What do you want to ask?"

"Uncle, would it be convenient for you to take me to the captain's house?"

Wang Xiangyang's home was near Wang Shengli's, and since he had nothing to do at the moment, he nodded in agreement.

After Lin Xiaoxiao got on the oxcart, she chatted with Wang Xiangyang about the village. The village was called Wangjia Village, and it was considered a large village in the surrounding area.

There are about a hundred households in total. The brigade leader, Wang Shengli, is also the village chief. Wang is a common surname here.

Lin Xiaoxiao knew that the villagers called Wang Xiangyang "Ganzi" or "Uncle Ganzi" because of his tobacco pouch.

Lin Xiaoxiao asked casually.

She pointed in the direction of the threshing ground, looking puzzled: "Uncle, when I came over just now, I saw a tractor in the brigade. The brigade has a tractor, it looks very impressive."

Wang Xiangyang generally didn't like to talk too much with the educated youth, but everyone in the village knew about the tractor, so there was no need to hide it.

"This tractor is just for show. It was brought from the commune and broke down after only a few uses. Our team never gets the good stuff."

"There is one person in the team who can drive a tractor, but no one who can fix it."

“Repairing this big guy will cost a lot of money, and the brigade can’t afford it.”

Lin Xiaoxiao understood and asked about the work assignments here, including when people usually start hibernating. Soon, she arrived at Captain Wang's house.

To express her gratitude, Lin Xiaoxiao took out two White Rabbit candies and gave them to Uncle Ganzi.

When Uncle Ganzi saw it, he grinned. This White Rabbit milk candy was a rare find.

Wang Shengli, who was in the courtyard, heard the commotion outside and slowly walked over, looking at Lin Xiaoxiao with a puzzled expression.

He's already causing trouble as soon as he arrives?

Uncle Gan quickly spoke up for Lin Xiaoxiao, saying, "This child is quite good; she's sensible and doesn't talk much."

"Hurry up and let them into the house, little one, Uncle is going home."

"Okay, thank you, Uncle."

Captain Wang Ningmei gestured for Lin Xiaoxiao to come in: "What's the matter? Come in and talk."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded and followed the captain through the door.

It's confirmed. This team leader really dislikes educated youth, both men and women.

Captain Wang led Lin Xiaoxiao to the main room and asked directly, "Speak, what do you want to see me about?"

"Captain, I want to move out. Are there any houses in the village?"

Captain Wang nodded: "Okay, either you build the house yourself, and you pay for it yourself, but it will cost a lot of money. After you leave, the house will belong to the village."

"Another option is renting a house. Villagers generally don't rent out their houses, but if you know someone in the village, you can rent one there."

Lin Xiaoxiao thought that renting a house wouldn't work; it would be inconvenient for her to cook for herself if she stayed at someone else's house.

"Captain, do you have a yard or house available for rent?"

Building a house is certainly an option, but she doesn't want to wait. It's spring planting season now, and who knows when the house will be finished?

She wanted to stay out alone tonight. She had just looked around and saw that the educated youth were all crammed into one room by several people, and she couldn't sleep there.

Captain Wang thought for two seconds but still refused.

"Either build a house or rent one. It's up to you. There's nothing else."

Seeing that Captain Wang was unwilling to talk much about the house, Lin Xiaoxiao knew that he had lost patience with her, so she changed the subject.

"Captain, when I came over just now I heard Uncle Ganzi say that the team's tractor broke down. I happen to know a little about this, so I can help take a look."

"After all, if the team's equipment here is fixed, our work will be easier."

Captain Wang was utterly incredulous upon hearing this: "What did you say?!"

You said you can fix tractors?

"You little brat, you're just lying the moment you open your mouth. That's a tractor, even the people in our commune can't fix it, and you're telling me you can?"

"If you keep spouting nonsense, don't blame me for getting angry!"

Lin Xiaoxiao patiently said, "Captain, you'll know whether I can fix it or not when you see it. As for whether I can fix it or not, it won't hurt for you to let me take a look."

"After all, the tractor itself can't be used."

"That problem just happened to occur, but I can fix it, and I can also contribute to the team."

"Let me take a look first. If it costs little, I'll fix it. If it costs a lot, then I won't fix it."

Captain Wang hesitated for a moment, then realized that this made sense.

There's no need for Lin Xiaoxiao to play games with me; we'll see if she's capable or not.

The two went directly to the threshing ground.

When Lin Xiaoxiao arrived at the threshing ground, she saw the brigade leader call a young man over.

The two of them were standing next to a tractor, talking to each other.

The young man looked at Lin Xiaoxiao with a puzzled expression. How could such a thin and frail girl say that she could fix a tractor?

Whether she can even swing a wrench is a question.

That's what he was thinking, but he still spoke to Lin Xiaoxiao politely, "Comrade, my name is Wang Dazhuang. I'm a tractor driver in the village. I've only driven this tractor two or three times, and I haven't had a chance to touch it since."

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