"Uncle Zhou, we haven't had a chance to tell my parents yet."
I was thinking of telling them after things were settled.
Yu Chengyuan scratched his head, a hint of shyness on his face, and replied with a grin.
He really didn't expect that the village chief and his wife would be worried that his parents wouldn't agree to the marriage.
Actually, he was also very nervous, afraid that his parents wouldn't agree.
So before leaving home, he discussed it with his older brother and decided not to tell their parents about contracting the ghost pond. Once it was done, and the deed was done, their parents would have no choice but to accept it, even if they were unhappy.
My parents and Uncle Zhou are all from this era, and their thoughts and beliefs are quite similar in some ways. They all hold a sense of awe towards the concept of ghosts and gods.
If their parents knew that the two brothers planned to contract that eerily dangerous pond that everyone feared, they would probably jump up and object on the spot.
"Uncle Zhou, Auntie, we will definitely tell our parents once this is done."
"Are you worried that my parents will blame you?" Yu Ping'an, quick-witted, immediately guessed what the village chief and the others were thinking and asked with blinking eyes.
"Well, why don't you two brothers go back and ask your parents first?"
"If they agree, I'll definitely lease that fishpond to you, and I'll also approve the land for it."
Zhou Jianguo looked like he was discussing something, but he was actually quite conflicted inside.
If it were any other ordinary fishpond and foundation, he would have readily agreed.
But this Ghost Pond is very eerie. What if something happens to these two kids?
Even if Yu Dazhu and his wife don't blame him, he still has nightmares at night and can't get over it with his conscience.
"Yes, yes, Lao Zhou is right. You two should go home and ask your parents first. If they don't agree, you shouldn't take over that fishpond."
Alternatively, we can find another fishpond to contract, and we can also find another place to approve the land for you.
There are plenty of good places in our village, why insist on focusing on that unlucky spot?
Hao Qiumei looked concerned. She felt bad for Dazhu's family after what happened last time, and she would feel even worse if something went wrong again.
"Uncle Zhou, Aunt, there's no need to ask my parents. They already said that I'm in charge of our family now, and I make the decisions."
You heard that before.
As for what you and your aunt are worried about, my brother and I understand perfectly well, and we are very grateful to you.
But we young people don't believe in those supernatural things, so don't worry about us brothers getting into any trouble.
If anything really happens, my brother and I promise you, it's all our own responsibility. We absolutely won't blame you or anyone else.
Yu Chengyuan patted his chest, looking very confident.
He knew in his heart that the village chief and his wife genuinely cared for them and were not the kind of people who were afraid of taking responsibility.
“Chengyuan, that’s true, but I’m still a little worried. If something happens to you two brothers, I don’t know how heartbroken your parents will be!”
"Otherwise, you should listen to your aunt and choose another place."
Zhou Jianguo spoke earnestly and patiently, like a worried old father.
"Uncle Zhou, there's nowhere else that's as suitable!"
"We're really not afraid. To tell you the truth, my older brother and I have been to that place several times already, and look at us, we're perfectly fine, just jumping around like crazy."
Yu Chengyuan had no choice but to reveal that they had been to Guitang.
"You guys are too bold, you went there several times!"
Do your parents know?
Zhou Jianguo's eyes widened. Good heavens, these two brothers are incredibly skilled and daring!
Normally, the villagers would avoid that ghost pond from afar, and even he himself would never go there unless there was a reason.
"Hehe! Uncle Zhou, I used to be as timid as a needlepoint, which is why I almost couldn't protect my wife and my parents."
Now I understand, how can you protect your family if you're not brave enough?
Do you agree with this?
Even my older brother, who was terrified at first, has become fearless after going with me a few times.
Yu Chengyuan's expression seemed both serious and joking.
"Don't try to change the subject with me. Is this the same thing?"
He just likes to banter with me.
Look at your brother, he's usually such an honest person, but now you've led him astray too.
Zhou Jianguo was both annoyed and amused by this kid.
"Hehe! Uncle Zhou, it's okay if you scold me a couple of times, as long as you agree to let my brother and I contract that fishpond and agree to give me the land, you can scold me however you want."
Yu Chengyuan simply adopted a shameless and persistent approach.
He had anticipated that things wouldn't go smoothly before he arrived, but he didn't expect it to be so difficult.
If I go back to ask my parents now, it's highly likely that the deal will fall through.
"Uncle Zhou, look, many young people in the village have gone out to work. If our village wants to develop, we need some new ideas."
That Ghost Pond may be eerie, but it might just be an opportunity.
My brother and I are planning to start some specialized farming there. If it succeeds, it might boost the economy of our village, and you'll be a huge contributor then!
Yu Chengyuan began to reason with the village chief, trying to persuade him from the perspective of developing the village.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jianguo frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
Yu Chengyuan pressed on, saying, "Uncle Zhou, you know that my brother and I are honest people, and we certainly won't act rashly."
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