Village chief Zhou Defu is almost seventy years old and is the most respected elder in the village.
He usually doesn't come out unless something big happens, then he comes out to uphold justice.
His two sons had already started their own families and didn't need him to work, so he usually just listened to opera at home and tidied up his yard.
He was cutting roses in the yard when suddenly the door creaked and Zhou Bin walked in, smiling.
"Third Grandpa, you're at home!" Zhou Bin greeted with a smile.
In terms of seniority, Zhou Defu is Zhou Bin's grandfather, and the third child, so Zhou Bin calls him the third uncle.
Zhou Defu put down the scissors in his hand and said with a smile: "Zhou Bin is here, come in and sit down."
Zhou Bin came up to him with a smile, handed him a golden monkey, and said, "I'll sit in the yard. It's bright and spacious."
Zhou Defu smiled and said, "Okay, then let's sit in the yard."
As he said this, he and Zhou Bin sat down on the roots of an old tree in the yard.
Zhou Bin lit the cigarette for him. Zhou Defu took a puff of the cigarette and said with a smile, "This cigarette is still softer. Zhou Bin, why did you think of looking for an idle old man like me?"
Zhou Bin smiled and said, "Third Grandpa, I came here today to discuss something with you."
Zhou Defu asked with interest: "Oh? What's the matter? Tell me."
Zhou Bin told him about his idea of renting the land on the riverbank. Zhou Defu was surprised: "What? You want to rent that land?"
Zhou Bin smiled and explained: "Yes, I want to use it to grow corn."
Zhou Defu pondered for a moment and said, "Oh, that place is not very good. Why do you want to go there?"
Zhou Bin said helplessly: "Then there is no other place in our village."
Zhou Defu thought for a moment and said, "Yes, other people's fields are all planted with wheat."
He said in embarrassment: "Zhou Bin, do you know the situation of that piece of land?"
Zhou Bin smiled and said, "I know. I'm not afraid."
"Oh, that place is indeed a bit evil. But it's a good place." Zhou Defu said with a smile.
Zhou Bin smiled and asked, "Third Grandpa, can you rent that land to me?"
Zhou Defu smiled: "Of course! As long as you are not afraid, I have no problem with that."
Zhou Bin smiled: "Okay, I want to rent it for three years first, how much do you think it will cost per year?"
Zhou Defu immediately smiled and said, "No one wants that place. If you are willing, I will charge you ten yuan a year. What do you think?"
Zhou Bin immediately nodded and said, "Okay, let's sign a document so we can have a certificate."
Zhou Defu immediately called several people from the village committee, wrote a contract, both parties signed the contract, and then Zhou Bin paid the money, and the matter was settled.
Before leaving, the village chief took Zhou Bin aside and gave him a few words of advice: "Zhou Bin, I can see that you are a capable person. Third Grandpa is old, and it is up to you young people to make your way in the world. I just hope that when you have money in the future, you can help our fellow villagers. No one will forget your kindness."
Zhou Bin immediately smiled and said, "Third Grandpa, don't worry, I will definitely not forget you all."
Zhou Defu nodded with satisfaction, and Zhou Bin turned and left.
After coming out of the village chief's house, Zhou Bin immediately went to find Aniu.
Aniu was lying under a tree at home to rest when Zhou Bin walked in.
"Aniu, you look so moisturized!" Zhou Bin said with a smile.
When Ah Niu heard this, he stood up quickly and said, "Brother, why are you here?"
Zhou Bin smiled and handed him a cigarette, then asked, "Did you deliver the popcorn to Xiujuan last time?"
Ah Niu Han smiled and said, "It has been delivered."
Zhou Bin smiled and teased, "Aniu, I think Xiujuan is a good girl, what do you think?"
Ah Niu immediately became shy and grinned, "Okay, fine."
"Then don't you have any ideas?" Zhou Bin asked further.
Ah Niu blushed and said, "I, what can I think? I'm afraid they won't like me. My family is too poor."
Zhou Bin continued, "Don't be afraid. As long as you work hard, you will definitely be able to make money. Then you can do it, right?"
Ah Niu laughed shyly: "Oh, I don't dare to think about it."
Zhou Bin stopped smiling and said, "Aniu, I think Xiujuan seems to be interested in you, so you better seize the opportunity. I'm here to ask you for a favor."
Ah Niu immediately asked, "Brother, how can I help you? Tell me."
Zhou Bin smiled and said, "I have leased the riverbank land. I want you and a few other people to help me turn the land over and plant corn. I will pay you one dollar and fifty cents a day. What do you think?"
Ah Niu was shocked when he heard this: "Brother, what place are you talking about?"
Zhou Bin smiled and said, "It's the large piece of land next to the river."
Ah Niu shuddered and said, "Brother, I dare not go to that place. It's very scary there!"
Zhou Bin smiled and said, "You are such a strong guy, what are you afraid of?"
"Well, there are ghosts in that place. It's very scary. I dare not go there." Aniu said repeatedly in fear.
Just as Zhou Bin was about to speak, Liu Junyi came out and asked, "Aniu, what are you talking about?"
Ah Niu told Liu Junyi about Zhou Bin's situation, but Liu Junyi immediately said, "You idiot! There's money to be made, why don't you go? Go quickly! What can there be in that place? It's all their bad luck!"
When Zhou Bin heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "Uncle Liu, you are still the most open-minded person."
Liu Junyi grinned and said, "Then do you think I can do it? I want to make money from you, too."
Zhou Bin immediately smiled and said, "Of course it's no problem. As long as you are willing, in addition to the wages, you will also be provided with a meal and a pack of Dayan Pagoda every day."
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