Chapter 6 The Laziest Man in the Countryside 70 (6)

Ji Huaizhi woke up after the family had finished eating. When he came out, his sister-in-law had just finished tidying up and brought him the food that had been warming up next to the stove.

"Eat quickly, you've been sleeping for so long."

Ji Huaizhi gave a soft "hmm".

Everyone was waiting for him to wake up.

Because everyone was eagerly watching all those wonderful things, not knowing where they came from.

After finishing his meal in a few bites, Ji Huaizhi looked up, his eyes filled with confusion: "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"What do you think? Where did you get all that stuff you took today? Your older brother only gave you one dollar," Ji Lao Er said.

Everyone was looking at him, and Wang Xiuju was particularly worried: "Little one, have you been causing trouble outside?"

"No, it was a gift from someone else." Ji Huaizhi glanced at the locked cabinet: "Give the sponge cake, peach shortbread, and White Rabbit candy to the child. There's also a bag of milk powder in there, which can be given to Second Sister-in-law."

"It's up to you how you divide the fabric, Mom, but you and Dad will each make a pair of pants."

After saying that, he got up and prepared to go back to his room.

The White Rabbit candy and milk powder are in his personal space; he can take them out later when he has the chance.

Everyone was overjoyed when they heard him make these arrangements.

The children, in particular, started drooling again.

Uncle Ji was worried: "Who would give you such an expensive gift for no reason?"

"Who do you think it is? I'll go with you tomorrow when we have some free time to return it to him. We honest, hardworking farmers don't take advantage of others like that."

"I can't say, but I didn't take it for nothing. It was a reward from someone who helped me." Ji Huaizhi's words made Ji's father frown even more.

"You've never even left the house to help anyone?" Father Ji didn't believe him, and seeing his disbelief, he raised his voice: "Are you going to tell me or not?"

Ji Huaizhi remained silent.

That's the kind of person who can't speak properly.

Seeing that Ji's father was about to get angry again, Ji Laosan spoke up: "Maybe it was because your younger brother helped you when he was in school? The main thing is that you've never been out of the house before, and Dad is worried about you."

Ji Huaizhi glanced at his third brother.

That's good, I've given him an excuse.

"I used to help my classmates at school, but I couldn't tell them because I promised them I'd keep it to myself." After saying that, she went back to her room.

After everyone left, Ji Laosan knew he had guessed correctly: "I guessed right. Don't ask anymore. My little brother used to be very smart in school. He just loved to sleep."

"I've heard of people who take job exams even though they don't know any of the characters, but still manage to pass. There are quite a few cases like that."

Ji Laosan gave everyone a look.

Does that make it clear?

They exchanged glances, guessing that was it.

"That rascal!" Father Ji said angrily, "If he's so smart that he can pass the exam, why doesn't he take it for himself?"

Those are employees.

“Dad, you make it sound so easy,” Ji Lao Er said. “We don’t know anything about those job postings, and it would be difficult for my younger brother to get a good job there.”

yes.

What kind of job allows employees to sleep anytime, anywhere?

Ji Huaizhi woke up early the next day; he simply couldn't fall back asleep.

I got up to tidy up the pigsty, but to my surprise, my three sisters-in-law came to help: "Little brother, do you need to wash the bedding? We'll take care of it. Let's go eat."

“Yes, I’ll tidy up your room for you too. The sun is shining, so my sister-in-law and I will wash the bedding and wring it out so you can use it tonight.” Sister-in-law Ji rolled up her sleeves and the two of them worked quickly.

We're about to start work again, so let's hurry up and finish together.

"Uncle!"

"Uncle!"

Ji Tao and Ji Mei were unusually sweet-talking this time.

Ji Huaizhi knew it was because of the snacks.

Third Sister-in-law was also in a good mood: "Just leave the food here after you finish eating, I'll clean it up. Anyway, I'm not going to work these next couple of days."

Ji Huaizhi: "..."

Ji Lao Er rolled his eyes: "I have to say, you women are really... you change your tune so quickly."

"Alright, eat quickly, we still have to go to the fields later," Aunt Ji urged him.

We've been getting busier and busier lately. After the corn harvest, we have to dig up peanuts, and then harvest rice. We have to work in the fields all year round, so many educated youth can't stand the hardship here.

It can be said that they are busy with farming all year round and have no time to rest.

After everyone went to work, Ji Huaizhi carried a basket on his back and headed into the mountains. Xuanfeng flapped its wings and stood on Ji Huaizhi's shoulder.

There is a low mountain behind this village, and it is rich in resources.

At this time, everyone is busy in the fields, and there are many good things on the mountain that no one has picked.

However, some diligent people will go up the mountain at night in the dark, or they will go into the mountains at four or five o'clock.

The original owner would sometimes go into the mountains. Later, he slept on the mountain for a long time, and he gradually stopped liking to go up the mountain, fearing that he might fall asleep and be dragged away by wild animals.

Xuanfeng was very excited after entering the mountains.

He kept saying, "I'm so happy, this is so much fun!"

Ji Huaizhi was also bored at home, so he might as well go up the mountain to find some wild work or gather some firewood.

However, he first found a lot of wild kiwifruit, which is called "hairy peach" locally, as well as other wild fruits such as akebia fruit.

The black phoenix flew over and called to him, "Come here, come here."

After putting his things away, Ji Huaizhi followed Xuan Feng and found a nest of wild eggs.

After he finished picking them up, Xuanfeng took him to pick them up in another place.

"It's still somewhat useful." Ji Huaizhi raised an eyebrow and smiled.

It was cool on the mountain, and Ji Huaizhi stayed there until the afternoon before preparing to come down.

At this time, the sun was shining brightly, and few people came out to work in the fields under the scorching sun. Around four or five o'clock, the villagers came out again to continue working. By then, the sun was about to set, and it wasn't so hot anymore. A cool breeze blowing in the fields made everyone feel refreshed.

Ji Huaizhi hung a large leaf over his head to shield himself from the sun.

As we were about to descend the mountain, we saw Li Zhenzhu carrying some things and walking towards the cowshed at the back of the mountain.

Her little face was rosy from the sun.

He was panting after walking a few steps, and he had a handkerchief wrapped around his head; he looked incredibly hot.

Ji Huaizhi threw a pebble at her feet, startling Li Zhenzhu. When she looked up, she saw Ji Huaizhi looking at her with a mischievous grin.

Thinking about the path she had taken, Li Zhenzhu's face turned pale instantly.

There was no one else around, and Li Zhenzhu took a step back in surprise.

She recalled that he had asked her for a piece of candy that day, and in the luggage he helped her carry, there was an extra bag of White Rabbit milk candy and a few pieces of sponge cake. She suppressed her panic and looked at him warily.

"Be careful not to get sunburned in this bright sun." Ji Huaizhi covered her head with the large leaf from his own head, then stepped back to a safe distance.

Li Zhenzhu stared wide-eyed, unsure of what to say.

Why did I end up here?

Will it cause trouble for my parents in the cowshed?

What if he tells the villagers?

What if he threatens me with this?

"You idiot!"

"You silly brat!" Xuanfeng shouted at Li Zhenzhu, shaking her head.

"I'm just wandering around here." Li Zhenzhu's words were clearly a case of protesting too much.

Ji Huaizhi didn't say anything, but took out another large leaf from his basket, filled it with several wild eggs and wild kiwis, and also took a few purple akebia melons.

"Take it, it's a specialty of our Huoshaofangzi Village." Ji Huaizhi didn't ask her how she ended up here while just wandering around.