Chapter 188 Someone is looking for

Old Man Chen was silent for a moment, then he sighed deeply, "Old woman, now that things have come to this, don't take it too seriously. Just let things take their course!"

"That's what I said, but how am I going to explain this to Zhancai and his wife when they come back? I'm afraid they'll blame me!"

"You're worrying too much. Think about it carefully. We can't be blamed entirely for this. If Ruolan hadn't messed with her, things wouldn't have ended like this. This is just her fate."

"Yes, what you said is absolutely right."

Old Mrs. Chen was awakened by these words, and her worries completely disappeared.

"Old man, remember, when Zhan Cai and the others come back, they will put all the blame on that damn girl Chen Qingqing. Only in this way can we avoid being blamed."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

"Okay, let's go see how Ruolan is doing."

When she walked into the house and saw Chen Ruolan sleeping soundly wrapped in a quilt, Old Mrs. Chen finally felt relieved.

Old man Chen frowned, looking thoughtful, and couldn't help but say, "Old woman, I think Ruolan seems heartless."

Old Mrs. Chen was stunned. "What do you mean by that?"

"Normally, when a girl is wronged, she'll cry, make a scene, or even threaten to commit suicide. But Ruolan, on the other hand, doesn't cry or make a scene. She acts like nothing happened. Isn't that a little unusual?"

"You are such a mean person. Isn't this good enough? You know Ruolan's temper. If she really gets angry, she will definitely torture us old friends to death."

"Yes, yes, you are right, old woman. But I am just curious. How can Ruolan be so careless? Even in such a state, she can still sleep."

"What's the big deal?" Old Mrs. Chen shook her head and smiled. "Let me say something that a grandmother like me shouldn't say. In my opinion, Ruolan is very satisfied with this wealthy man, Fan. Otherwise, she wouldn't be so exhausted."

Old Man Chen was a little bit unbelievable, "No way, if you say that, our Ruolan is too unreserved."

"Look at you, you're still pretending. This is your first time having sex, who can hold back?

When we got married, we acted serious in front of others but turned into beasts behind their backs.

It's like a well that can never be exhausted and there's endless energy to be exerted. I wish there would be no day or night.

Think about it, after this night, how could she not be tired?"

"What you said is really insightful and makes sense. I was just worried that Zhan Cai and his wife wouldn't agree. Now that Ruolan is willing to marry Fan Tong, this matter will be easier."

"That's right. Marrying a man provides food and clothing. Ruolan is lucky to marry Fan Tong."

"Yes, yes, yes. The Fan family is the most important family in Qingshui Town. The fact that Zhan was able to have such a son-in-law is also a blessing from his past life. No matter what happens in the future, Fan Tong is his son-in-law, and everyone has to give him three pieces of face."

The old couple were talking animatedly to each other.

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Confucius Academy.

Unconsciously, Chen Han has been here for more than a month.

He is extremely intelligent, studious, and has a photographic memory.

He always had a faint smile on his face when he met everyone. He was very popular in the academy and was deeply loved by the teacher.

Compared with Chen Han, Chen Zhancai seems to pale in comparison.

He was jealous to the point of madness and never communicated closely with Chen Han. Instead, he always spoke ill of Chen Han behind his back, trying to discredit him.

As next year's college entrance examination is getting closer, the classes these days are becoming more and more intense.

Master Ye asked a question today.

"In today's world, commerce is booming, but the traditional foundation of agriculture remains unchanged. If you were a local official, how would you balance the development of agriculture and commerce to ensure local prosperity and the people's livelihoods?"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the students started discussing whether to focus on agriculture or neglect commerce.

Some people say, "We should attach great importance to agriculture. After all, the country is based on agriculture. Only when the people have enough food can the country be stable."

Others say, "Business is important, and profit is the first priority. Only by promoting business can the region be prosperous and the people can live and work in peace and contentment."

Chen Zhancai stood up and saluted, saying, "As the saying goes, food is the first necessity of the people, and agriculture is the foundation of the country. Agriculture is the foundation of a rich people and a strong country.

If I were an official in a region, I would prioritize agriculture, as it is the foundation of a country and food is what all people need.

If grain prices are low and farmers are poor, the foundation of the country will be shaken.

Therefore, we should encourage farming, increase land reclamation, develop water conservancy projects, protect the farming season, and ensure a good harvest of grain.

Moderately control business to prevent excessive development that disrupts agriculture.

Establish market rules and strictly monitor the behavior of merchants to prevent unscrupulous merchants from hoarding goods and driving up prices. This will ensure the prosperity of agriculture, stability of commerce, and peace for the region."

Master Ye shook his head and did not speak. Instead, he looked at Chen Han who was eavesdropping outside the window.

"Chen Han, if you want to listen, just come in and listen openly. Why are you hiding outside?"

Seeing that the teacher had heard him, Chen Han hurriedly bowed and said, "Teacher, I happened to be passing by and couldn't help but stop to listen to your lecture."

Master Ye stroked his beard and said, "Answer the question just now."

After hearing this, Chen Han remembered what Chen Qingqing had said to him, and after a moment of contemplation, he bowed and said,

"Teacher, I believe that as a local official, you should give equal importance to agriculture and commerce, and neither should be neglected.

As the saying goes, food is the most important thing for farmers, and profit is the most important thing for business. Agriculture is the foundation and business is the wings.

Agriculture is the foundation of life and is related to the basic needs of the people. It should not be neglected.

To focus on agriculture, we need to promote new farming methods, introduce good varieties of seeds, and improve the quantity and quality of agricultural products.

Promoting commerce is also a top priority. We should build roads to facilitate the flow of goods, reduce commercial taxes to encourage business development, establish chambers of commerce to regulate businesses, ensure fair trade, and ensure that agriculture and commerce work together to achieve abundance of wealth and goods.

We encourage cooperation between farmers and merchants, and to sell agricultural products to all corners of the country through trade. When merchants become wealthy, they will pay more taxes, which will be used for agricultural development.

Furthermore, we should establish agricultural and commercial schools to cultivate professional talents. In this way, agriculture and commerce will flourish, the local area will be prosperous, the people will be wealthy, and they will be able to live and work in peace and contentment.

Master Ye nodded repeatedly after hearing this, his face showing appreciation. "Chen Han, I didn't expect that you, despite your young age, have such insights. You are truly extraordinary, and your future is immeasurable."

Chen Han cupped his hands and said respectfully, "Thank you for the compliment, Master."

"Well, well, this boy is teachable." Master Ye looked at Chen Han with a smile in his eyes. This boy is kind and gentle, and he is not an ordinary person.

"That's all for today, get out of class is dismissed!"

After saying this, Master Ye turned and left.

When Chen Zhancai saw the teacher praising Chen Han so much, the fire of jealousy in his heart burned even more fiercely.

He clenched his teeth tightly and his face was terribly gloomy.

"Humph, Chen Han was just lucky. He happened to speak to the Master's heart. He usually just knows how to show off."

Lin Yuan disagreed with his words, "Chen Zhancai, don't be so narrow-minded. Chen Han's insights are indeed unique and profound. Don't be dissatisfied."

After hearing this, Chen Zhancai was even more furious. "Brother Lin, how can you boost others' morale and destroy your own prestige?"

Zhao Ping shook his head and smiled, "Brother Chen, I also think Chen Han's debate is better. I am ashamed to say I am not as good as him."

Chen Zhancai's face flushed with embarrassment. He couldn't argue with them. Just when he was about to change the subject, he heard someone shouting at the door.

"Chen Zhancai, Chen Zhancai, your father told you to take your wife home quickly, your father told you to take your wife home quickly..."

At this moment the servant at the door ran in and shouted,

"Chen Zhancai, there's a young man outside looking for you. He knows nothing and can only laugh and yell."

Chen Zhanshan rolled his eyes in anger and said patiently, "Which idiot is looking for me? I don't have any stupid relatives."

When he arrived at the gate, he saw Erdanzi from the village. He couldn't help but frown. This peasant had never had any contact with him before, so what was he doing here?

Chen Zhancai asked with a puzzled look on his face, "Erdanzi, do you want to talk to me about something?"

Erdanzi looks stupid, but he is actually very cunning. He had already thought about it. It was not a good thing for Chen Ruolan to have an affair with another man, so he couldn't talk about it casually. If his father really became an official in the future, he would be in trouble if he talked too much.

He laughed innocently, "Zhancai, your parents asked you two to go back quickly, saying they have something important to discuss?"

Chen Zhancai was delighted, thinking that his parents must have scrounged the money from the eldest family. He smiled and said, "Okay, okay, thank you for your hard work, brother Erdan. I'll go home and pack up and then I'll be back."

"Okay, then hurry up, I'm leaving first."

"Got it, I'll be there soon."

Chen Zhancai agreed, hurriedly asked for leave from his teacher, and then hurried home to pick up Liu Fengjiao. The two of them hired an ox cart and drove towards Nanshan Village...