Chapter 161 Success or Failure Depends on This Move
The old grandfather coughed and said slowly, "I know what you're worried about, but our family's land does need to be expanded, and the land behind the hills is genuine fertile farmland, which is an opportunity for our family."
The village chief interrupted, "Yuexuan, don't worry. I know this land. It's a good place. And the Tusu family doesn't have enough land right now. This is for their own good."
Gu Yuexuan looked at the village chief with doubt in her eyes: "Village chief, have you already promised them?"
The village chief smiled awkwardly and said, "Actually, I've considered this piece of land before. After all, it's a good place. However, I haven't agreed to it yet. After all, this concerns the interests of the entire village."
Tu Subo looked at Gu Yuexuan and said seriously, "I know you are worried, but I promise that we will consider this matter carefully and will not act blindly."
Gu Yuexuan sighed: "Okay, since you have all decided this, I won't say anything more. However, you must be cautious and don't let our land have any problems again."
The old grandfather patted Gu Yuexuan on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, we will act prudently. Moreover, we will also listen to your opinions on the purchase of land this time."
Gu Yuexuan stared at Tu Subo and asked seriously, "Tu Subo, do you really think the village chief will agree to our request?"
Tu Subo gently patted the mud off his hands, frowned slightly, and replied, "Logically, the village chief wouldn't agree easily. But you know, the situation is different now. Our needs are closely related to the interests of the village."
Gu Yuexuan looked at Tu Subo doubtfully, a hint of worry in her eyes: "So what are your plans?"
Tu Subo pulled Gu Yuexuan out of the paddy field and wiped the mud off her body while saying, "Let's go back and prepare first, and then go to the village chief's house. I will do my best to convince him."
After Gu Yuexuan stood firm, she sat on the dry ground, looked at Tu Subo, and couldn't help asking, "How confident do you feel?"
Tu Subo smiled slightly, his eyes firm: "Don't worry, I will do my best."
The two sat on the ridge, the afterglow of the setting sun shining on their faces, looking particularly warm. Gu Yuexuan looked at Tu Subo, and a complex emotion surged in her heart. Gu Yuexuan sighed and gently grasped Tu Subo's hand: "Tu Subo, I know you have sacrificed a lot for us, but you don't have to be too tired."
Tu Subo looked at Gu Yuexuan, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes. He patted her hand gently and said, "Don't worry, I will take care of myself. The most important thing now is to convince the village chief."
Gu Yuexuan nodded, a look of determination in her eyes: "I will go with you, and we will convince him together."
Tu Subo looked at Gu Yuexuan with a smile, and warmth surged in his heart.
As night fell, the two men arrived at the village chief's house. The village chief was enjoying the cool air in the yard. When he saw them come in, he asked seriously, "What do you want from me again?"
Gu Yuexuan stepped forward and greeted politely, "Hello, Village Chief. We would like to discuss purchasing land with you."
The village chief frowned and glanced at Tu Subo: "Subo, you also know the rules of the village. Land cannot be bought and sold casually."
Tu Subo smiled slightly and said calmly: "Village Chief, we understand this rule, but please listen to me. We bought the land to expand the planting area and increase the yield so that all villagers can benefit."
The village chief looked at Tu Subo doubtfully: "Which piece of land do you plan to buy?"
Gu Yuexuan added, "We've taken a fancy to that piece of wasteland at the foot of the hill east of the village. It's suitable for growing crops."
The village chief pondered for a moment and said, "That piece of land is the village's public land and cannot be bought or sold casually. Besides, how do you plan to pay for the land?"
Tu Subo said confidently: "We will use our savings to pay for the land, and we promise that after the harvest, we will distribute some of the grain to the villagers."
When the village chief heard this, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes. He looked at Tu Subo and Gu Yuexuan, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.
At this moment, Gu Yuexuan held Tu Subo's hand tightly and looked at the village chief with a firm gaze. At this moment, their success or failure depended on this move.
The village chief was silent for a moment, then finally made up his mind: "Okay, I agree to your request. But you must remember that this land belongs to the village. You must use it well and benefit the village."
Tu Subo and Gu Yuexuan excitedly shook the village chief's hand: "Thank you, village chief. We will definitely not let you down."
After coming out of the village chief's house, Gu Yuexuan and Tu Subo smiled at each other.
Tu Subo squatted down and was about to use his sleeve to wipe the mud off Gu Yuexuan's feet, but he saw Gu Yuexuan frowning slightly, with a hint of resistance on her face.
"No need, Tu Subo, I can do it myself." Gu Yuexuan said softly. She shook her head slightly, with a hint of determination in her eyes.
Tu Subo was slightly startled, a hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure, smiled and nodded: "Okay, be careful, don't catch a cold."
Gu Yuexuan bent down gently and carefully wiped the mud off her feet. Her movements were gentle and slow, as if she was afraid of hurting her ankle. Tu Subo watched her movements and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
"Tu Subo, listen to what Brother Wu said. Our family can indeed consider buying the land behind Qiushan Mountain." After wiping her feet, Gu Yuexuan gently patted the hem of her skirt, turned to face Tu Subo, her eyes flashing with anticipation.
Tu Subo smiled slightly and nodded: "Yes, that piece of land is fertile and suitable for growing various crops. Brother Wu is right. If we can buy it, our family will definitely live better and better."
Gu Yuexuan bit her lower lip lightly, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes: "But the price of that piece of land is not cheap, and our family savings are limited. If we want to buy it, I'm afraid we need to borrow some money."
Tu Subo frowned, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said: "It's not impossible to borrow money, as long as we have the ability to repay. However, we must consider it carefully and not act blindly."
Gu Yuexuan smiled slightly and nodded: "You are right, we must act with caution."
At this moment, Gu Yuexuan's ankle suddenly trembled slightly, and she couldn't help but frowned.
Tu Subo immediately asked with concern: "What's wrong? Is your ankle hurting?"
Gu Yuexuan shook her head gently: "It's okay, it's just that when I was wiping my feet just now, the water was a little cold, and it irritated me a little."
Tu Subo frowned slightly and said worriedly, "Then you'd better be careful and don't catch a cold. I warned you just now not to scare you, but because I was worried about your health."
Gu Yuexuan smiled slightly and patted Tu Subo's hand gently: "I know, thank you for your concern. However, I am a little afraid of taking medicine. The taste makes me feel uncomfortable."
Tu Subo sighed softly: "I know your psychological trauma, I will try my best to make you take less medicine. However, your health is more important, if you really need it, you still have to take it."
Gu Yuexuan nodded, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "I will, for our future, I will take good care of myself."
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