Chapter 945: Proper Reminder to Stockpile Food

When Wang Guilan mentioned Ma Qin's family, she couldn't stop smiling. "Okay, that suits my taste."

"That's good, grandma, if you are dissatisfied with them, please tell me!

I will deduct their wages then.”

"No, please don't. It's not easy for them. If they hadn't encountered the drought, they wouldn't have fled here."

"Then I'll listen to you, grandma. Didn't Zaohua tell you about their affairs on weekdays?"

"I said it!"

Wang Guilan glanced outside and whispered in Zhang Juexia's ear, "The family is very satisfied with their current life.

Zaohua has been very devoted to me and your grandfather, so you must pay close attention to her son Shunzi's affairs."

"I know."

While the two were talking, Ma Qin went out carrying a hoe.

"Grandma, where is Ma Qin doing?"

"He went to open up wasteland, but it has nothing to do with us, he did it voluntarily.

Of course, your grandfather and I also promised him that all the grain he harvested from the wasteland he reclaimed would belong to his family, and we wouldn’t take a single pound.”

"I knew that grandma and grandpa were kind-hearted."

"Ah, it's not easy! Ma Qin and Zaohua kept nagging them from time to time, saying that if they had stored more food, they wouldn't be so hungry.

But fortunately, they met you. When they talk about you now, they can’t express their gratitude enough!"

“It’s also because they are a genuine couple, otherwise they wouldn’t be in my eyes.

Grandma, tell them that as long as they serve you and me wholeheartedly, I will not treat them unfairly in terms of wages."

"Okay, I'll tell them."

"Well, grandma, you have to let them know that although I pay their wages, the decision on how much they should be paid is up to you and me!"

Wang Guilan gently tapped Zhang Juexia's forehead with her finger and said, "You are such a clever little girl. Okay, I know what to do."

Seeing that Wang Guilan was happy because of her coaxing, Zhang Juexia deliberately sighed, "These natural disasters and man-made disasters cannot be stopped.

But then again, if Ma Qin and Zaohua had stored more food, they wouldn't have starved."

"That's exactly what's going on."

Wang Guilan pulled Zhang Juexia closer to her and said, "Juexia, grandma knows you are a sensible person. Our family is living a good life thanks to you.

However, grandma still wants to remind you that earning money is not easy, spend what you should spend, and never spend what you shouldn’t spend!

It’s always a good idea to keep more money on hand.

Look at Zaohua and the others. When they first came to our house, their faces were pale and they were so thin that a gust of wind could blow them down.

Sometimes she would chat with me about family matters, and she would express her regret at how she had been short-sighted and sold all the food in the house.

If they had left some, they wouldn't starve.

Juexia, please don’t think I’m nagging! I’m just old and I think too much.

Seeing that the cooking was almost done, Zhang Juexia nodded repeatedly, "Grandma, how could I dislike you? You are just giving me some advice on how to live my life!

I am lucky because I have my grandma and grandpa who give me advice from time to time.

Originally, I was thinking of selling the stored grain at home, but since this is the case, I won’t sell it.

If you have food stored at home, you won’t be worried! "

Wang Guilan nodded with satisfaction, "You are such a good child. Bei Xiu is so lucky to marry you!"

"Grandma, please don't say that. I actually think I'm a blessed child because I have grandma and grandpa giving me advice and help from time to time!

It’s a pity for the people in the village, as they don’t have sensible people like grandpa and grandma to remind them.”

Wang Guilan's eyes rolled around, "Juexia, your words reminded me.

Why don't you just go with me to your village head's house later and talk to him about this gossip.

Although everyone in our village has plenty of money, I heard from Zaohua that when the time comes, even with money, you won’t be able to buy food.”

The more Wang Guilan spoke, the more worried she became. "No, we have to go now. The sooner we remind them, the better.

Ask them to buy some food when they go out."

Zhang Juexia watched Wang Guilan and Ye Jishun leave in a hurry. She gave Zaohua a few more instructions and then returned home.

Before she even entered the house, she ran into Chen Yu and Mrs. Chen.

There was no need to guess, the two of them must have gone to the home of the village head Ye Jidong. Chen Yu just said hello to Zhang Juexia and went on with his work.

Mrs. Chen followed Zhang Juexia into the house and told him, "Your village head grandfather is a very understanding man. I only had a simple talk with the head of the household and he understood what I meant.

He promised to tell the villagers to stock up on food.

"Godmother, I just went to my grandparents' house and used the story of Ma Qin's family to convince my grandma. Then, she and grandpa went to the village head grandfather's place.

I estimate that within a few days, everyone in the village will have enough food stored up."

"That's good. We all live in the same village. If they don't have any food stored, we'll be worried too!

Juexia, there is one more thing. Your godfather instructed Chen Xuan yesterday to secretly transport some food here.

You and Bei Xiu should also make preparations early."

"I know, godmother. Bei Xiu has things to do. I'm afraid we'll have to leave the village on the day Xuandi gets engaged."

Although Mrs. Chen felt a little regretful, she then thought that she really couldn't delay the children's affairs, so she nodded and said, "You have accompanied me to prepare everything for your brother Xuan, so you can go ahead and get busy without worry!

However, we have already agreed that when your brother Xuan gets married, you and Bei Xiu must not be absent!"

"Godmother, don't worry. Even if Brother Xuan gets married in the capital, Bei Xiu and I will go there too."

"With your words, I feel relieved."

After seeing Mrs. Chen off, Zhang Juexia began to pack his things to return to the county town.

To be honest, ever since Ye Yunliang's family was driven out of the village, Zhang Juexia has been very comfortable in Yejia Village. She no longer has to worry about someone breaking into her house at any time.

She and the wet nurse packed up Ye Ben's things, and Ye Beixiu also packed up his things. They planned to leave after lunch.

The wet nurse was also reluctant to leave. She told Zhang Juexia that the people in the village were very nice.

Zhang Juexia agreed with her, "Then let's come back after a while."

The nanny was so happy that she said a lot of words of gratitude.

Zhang Juexia looked at the wet nurse who rarely spoke on weekdays. After staying in the village for some time, she actually said so many words in one breath. However, she could feel that the wet nurse was speaking from the heart. It seemed that she really liked this place.

After lunch, Lin Yuan put the things on the carriage and they prepared to go out.

This time, few people in the village knew that they were going back to the city, and no one came to see them off.

This is also what Zhang Juexia wants to see. Otherwise, everyone will know that they are leaving and will definitely come to see them off, which will make them feel bad.