Chapter 336: A lazy man's progress?

Jiang Wan didn't just mention the matter of marriage casually, she really took it to heart.

After all, A-niang and Uncle Li's relationship became closer and closer, and even with Anan as the intermediary, their relationship still attracted some attention.

The most important thing is that she feels sorry for her mother. After being single for so many years, she finally found someone she likes, but there are too many people at home and it is not convenient for her to go on a date. Every time, she can only go out for a walk at night. She is so pitiful.

This place is not like modern times, where there are countless places to go out at night. In the village at night, there is only sea breeze and various mosquitoes, and there is really no atmosphere.

After getting married, you can live together openly and you don’t have to go out in the middle of the night all the time.

But she was a very open-minded daughter and would not stop her from finding her own happiness.

Jiang Wan looked at A'niang's rosy face, then at Uncle Li's ears which were red to the point of blackening, chuckled a few times, then turned around and changed the subject.

It would be better for them to go home and discuss the marriage carefully. With outsiders on board, it's obvious that both of them are uncomfortable letting go.

The swaying boat carrying a group of people soon stopped at the ferry in front of the village.

As soon as we got off the boat, we noticed the unusual atmosphere in the village. The usually busy villagers were not working, and they gathered in groups of three or four, looking at the village chief's house and muttering to each other.

Baozhu ran fast and got into the crowd and quickly found out the news.

"I heard from the ladies that several trucks came to the village today, and each truck was loaded with coconuts, weighing several thousand kilograms in total."

"Coconuts? There are many people carrying coconuts in the village every day. Why is it so rare today?"

Ever since Jiang Wan taught others how to make coconut oil, almost every household in the village has been making it. When the coconuts in their own village are picked, they go to buy those from the next village. Little by little, the business has expanded outward, and people carrying coconuts can be seen everywhere.

So it's just a few truckloads of coconuts, what's so special about it? It's causing everyone to lose their jobs.

"If they bought it in a nearby village, it wouldn't be surprising. What's surprising is that they bought it from the next town, and it's cheaper than buying it in the surrounding villages. What's even stranger is that the person who bought the coconuts is a lazy guy in the village who has nothing to do with anything."

When it comes to the lazy man, the mother and daughter, who know a little about the village, know who he is.

The man's name was Lian Jinshan, a name that sounded very rich. It was said that his mother's fortune-teller predicted that he would become extremely rich and wealthy, with a mountain of gold at his back. From then on, the whole family doted on him and did not let him do anything.

It was fine when I was a kid, but as time went by, I developed the habit of not getting involved in anything. Unfortunately, my family was not well off.

Naturally, he couldn't even find a wife in such a situation. So when his parents passed away, he was at a loss.

Normally, he should be strong and take care of himself in this situation. But he was so lazy that he would not move unless necessary. He never cleaned up the house. When he was hungry, he would go to the beach to get some raw clams to eat, and when he was thirsty, he would run to the next door to get some water to drink.

When no one took care of him during typhoon days, he nearly starved to death at home several times.

Even so, he did not stand up and continued to live a dull life, like a mouse hiding in the corner.

I heard that he hasn't had a bath for ten years.

Jiang Wan felt uncomfortable and got goosebumps all over her body whenever she thought about it.

No, no!

She couldn't accept coconut oil boiled by such an unhygienic person. Who knows if the pot was cleaned thoroughly during boiling, and whether a few lice would fall into her head.

It makes me suffocate just thinking about it.

"I heard that everyone is at the village chief's place now. They all want to ask Uncle Jinshan where he bought the coconuts. The price is much cheaper than what we sell here."

Jiang Wan couldn't stay still when he heard this. He turned around, said something to his mother, and walked towards the village chief's house.

She wanted to meet this famous lazy man in the village, ask him if he wanted to make coconut oil and sell it to his family, and then buy his coconuts.

The village is now thriving, and we cannot let unclean coconut oil ruin its reputation.

Jiang Wan was thinking carefully along the way, thinking about how to tactfully talk to the lazy guy. As soon as she arrived outside the village chief's house, she saw a group of people coming out of the village chief's house, talking and laughing.

"I didn't realize it before, but Jinshan is quite kind."

"We are from the same village. There is a saying that goes, 'When we prosper, we prosper; when we suffer, we suffer.' He knows it very well."

"Haha! Old Sun, you are showing off again! You have to brag every day, but you can't recite the whole thing."

"What do you mean by showing off? I'm just being influenced by literature. After a while, maybe I can even read and recite poetry."

A group of people were laughing and talking about their children's performance in the school. When Jiang Wan came closer, they noticed her and greeted her eagerly.

Judging from their happy expressions, they must have gotten the answers they wanted from Lian Jinshan. It seems that Lian Jinshan is a generous person.

Jiang Wan had never seen him since she came to the village, and she was extremely curious.

When she reached the door of the old village chief's house, she saw a tall and thin man with his back to her. His clothes were a little old but clean, and his hair was neatly tied up so it wasn't greasy.

Looking at his hands hanging by his side, his nails were trimmed short and clean. He looked like a smart man, not at all like the lazy guy as rumored.

Could it be that the villagers had spread the rumor before?

"Village Chief~"

The old village chief, who was talking to Lian Jinshan about Jing'er, heard the shout and realized that Jiang Wan had come home. The smile on his face suddenly became even brighter.

"Jiang girl, didn't you go to the city today? Why did you come back so soon instead of playing for a while?"

"We didn't go there for fun. We just went to the county government to do some work and came back after we finished it. Grandpa Village Chief, this uncle looks unfamiliar. Is he from our village?"

Hearing Jiang Wan's question, Lian Jinshan moved his mouth but did not speak. He turned to look at the old village chief, eagerly hoping that he could give him a good introduction.

“Ahem…”

The old village chief felt a little guilty for some reason. After all, Jinshan had a reputation of being too sloppy.

"This is your uncle Jinshan. He lives at the entrance of the village. He is usually far from your home and doesn't like to go out, so you have never seen him."

Now that we have started, the rest will be easy.

The old village chief invited the two to come into the house and sit down, and excitedly talked about Lian Jinshan's trip to buy coconuts.

"Girl, do you know how much he paid for the coconuts he brought back from the next county?"

Without waiting for Jiang Wan to say anything, the old village chief patted his old knees excitedly.

"So many coconuts for only two for three cents!"

Jiang Wan was slightly surprised when she heard the price.

Before I started harvesting coconuts in large quantities, the price of coconuts in the village was generally two to three cents per piece. Later, when I taught people how to make coconut oil, the price of coconuts went up.

Three cents for two is a price you can't even think about.

Even if the news in the neighboring county was blocked, the price of coconuts was about two or three cents. Lian Jinshan was able to buy them at the price of two or three cents, and he bought so many, which was quite a feat.

"It seems that Uncle Jinshan has a talent for trading."

Lian Jinshan's mouth curled up slightly when he heard this, but soon returned to normal.

"It's not a talent, it's just luck. By the way, I brought back a lot of coconuts this time. If I make all of them into coconut oil, would you accept them?"

The room suddenly fell silent, and the atmosphere became slightly awkward.

Jiang Wan certainly wouldn't trust Lian Jinshan just because of a short meeting. She has always been very strict about hygiene issues, and it's impossible to get her to let go just because of a few words.

Seeing that Jiang Wan didn't talk to him immediately, Lian Jinshan's heart skipped a beat. He knew that it must be because of his previous reputation that Jiang Wan felt uncomfortable.

But even if he were to explain it, he still couldn't explain it clearly. After all, he really was that kind of person before.

The old village chief watched Lian Jinshan sweating on his forehead, sighed in his heart, and found an excuse to send him away.

"Jiang girl, Jinshan was indeed a sloppy guy before, and I understand what you are worried about. But don't worry, I have already told him that I will supervise him from head to toe in handling this batch of coconuts, and I will absolutely guarantee that they are clean. If you find something dirty when you inspect the goods, don't worry about anyone's face, just don't accept it."

If that's the case, then that Jinshan brat deserves it.

Since the old village chief had said so much and even acted as a guarantor for the person, Jiang Wan no longer had any reservations and agreed to pay the person according to the village's price for coconut oil.

"Village Chief, since you are personally following us, I will naturally trust you."

Jiang Wan's expression of trust made the old village chief's heart pound with sense of responsibility, and he wished he could immediately catch Lian Jinshan and bring him under his nose to do the job.

Over the years, he was worried about this lazy guy and couldn't sleep at night. No matter how much he encouraged him to make progress, it was useless. A grown man, lying at home half dead every day, it was infuriating to see him.

When it rains and winds, it is a high-risk moment. I am afraid that he will starve to death at home.

As the village chief, he couldn't just ignore it. Besides, Lian Jinshan's father was his former younger brother, so naturally he had to pay more attention to him.

This time he has finally cheered up and wants to do something. This is all I can do to help him. I hope he can do better.

The old village chief watched Jiang Wan leave with a smile, then turned around and couldn't help lighting a cigarette.

Jinshan boy, you'd better do better.

Lian Jinshan, who was at home helping villagers unload goods, shuddered for no apparent reason.

"Jinshan, you are too weak. You are shivering just by helping to move a basket of coconuts?"

"Nonsense... Just move your coconuts. If you slack off, I'll deduct your wages!"

Villager: “…”

Humph! He just made a fortune, why are you showing off? He is too lazy to unload coconuts by himself and has to hire someone to do it. With this character, he will be the lazy guy that everyone hates in a few days.

Lian Jinshan is quite good at reading people's expressions, and he knows what everyone is thinking without asking. But he doesn't care.

He is lazy. He would rather sit than stand, and would rather lie down than sit. He doesn't want to get tired doing anything.

It would only cost a few cents to unload the coconuts comfortably, so why would he work himself to death just to save that little money?

As long as I can sell my coconut oil successfully, I can make a lot of money, not to mention a few cents.

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(The old article is finally updated, the editor finally let me go, I am back to atone for my sins!!╥﹏╥...please forgive me, my little cuties!)