However, Qian Xiao was relieved after the matter was over. Only a few families were involved in this matter, and the rest listened to Zhu Laojiu out of consideration for their own family and the occasional benefits they received.
The descendants of those families were all sent away for re-education, and the few who were directly involved and knew about it were sentenced to be forced to eat peanuts. This way, they had no worries about the future. Fortunately, Zhang Yong, that good-for-nothing, was ordered to lie low for the time being, otherwise who knows what kind of big trouble he might have caused.
Granny Cao was also sent to a labor camp. Fortunately, Old Man Cao was a victim from beginning to end and never knew what was going on.
When they came to arrest them, Granny Cao was still making a scene at home. Sure enough, the Cao family was making a scene every day and they still couldn't separate their family because Old Man Cao disagreed. He even told his children not to hold a grudge against their mother, saying that their mother was just confused.
Qian Xiao guessed that Old Man Qian knew that if he divided the family property among his sons, no one would care about him anymore, and his wife would never care whether he lived or died, so he stubbornly refused to agree to the division of the family property.
Granny Cao didn't know that Zhang Yong was colluding with the Japanese, otherwise she would definitely not have just been sent to a labor camp. Her whole family would probably have been implicated. Her reputation is not good either, after all, covering for bandits is not a good reputation.
It is said that when Granny Cao was arrested, several packets of rat poison were found in her house, in a box that she always kept locked. If the arrest hadn't been swift, the day Zhang Yong died would have been the day the Cao family was buried with him.
This time, the Cao family's children were truly heartbroken. They had no affection for Granny Cao whatsoever. When they saw the rat poison, they didn't think much of it, but when they learned that the rat poison was prepared for their entire family, they were almost scared to death.
The Cao family's affairs are the most popular and obvious topic, second only to the fact that there are spies in Zhu Family Village. The Cao family members don't go out unless they are working, because they feel it's too shameful.
This really made Qian Xiao realize how difficult this period was as described in history. Who would have thought that the seemingly inconspicuous old farmers in the countryside were actually spies? It was truly impossible to guard against them.
The people of Zhujia Village have become increasingly secluded, walking with their heads down as if they were from Zhujia Village, otherwise they would be accused of being traitors by others.
The educated youth from Zhujia Village had all been relocated. She went up the mountain that day but didn't go to see them. She heard that the educated youth were crying with joy. They didn't even stay overnight; they just packed their bags and left, like little birds escaping from their cages.
However, the biggest beneficiary this time is Qianjiatun. It is said that the higher authorities approved a tractor, which is the first in the surrounding area. They are just waiting for the villagers to learn how to drive the tractor so that they can go to the county town to pick it up.
However, money will definitely have to be spent. Tractors are really expensive for Qianjiatun. Once the tractors are bought, Qianjiatun will probably become the poorest brigade in the vicinity.
The tractor driver! The whole village was buzzing with excitement. Which young man wouldn't want to do this job? You could earn work points without putting in much effort, and the best part was, it was a great job. So many people envied you for driving a tractor.
Qian Baozhu immediately decided to give the job to Qian Xiaojia. Although everyone was dissatisfied, they didn't object too much. After all, it was Erdan's family who discovered the incident first, and they even helped the young men from the village who went there earlier that day. Otherwise, it's uncertain whether they would have been able to come back safely.
The family sat in the yard, discussing the final outcome of the job.
Qian Erbao glanced at his younger brother: "Why don't we let Sanbao go? Sanbao is eloquent and the most suitable."
The second aunt frowned slightly but relaxed her brows in an instant. Although she might have wanted her husband to do this job, she thought it wouldn't be good to voice her opposition for the sake of family harmony.
“I agree. We’re a family living together, so it doesn’t matter who does this job.”
Third Aunt, of course, had no objections. She was overjoyed that such a good thing had fallen into her husband's lap; she certainly wouldn't have any complaints. She had thought the job would go to Second Brother-in-law, but this was an unexpected surprise.
Uncle San chuckled foolishly. Of course he wanted the job too, but thinking of his second brother, he decided to let his second brother go first, and he would go later when there was another opportunity.
"Let my second brother go. I'll wait for another chance."
Auntie San didn't object. Since she married into the family, she had never argued with her mother-in-law or sisters-in-law over mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships. She was also easygoing. Her husband's older brother was in the army, and her niece was already in college. They would definitely think about their husbands in the future. So what if it was a little later?
“I also think it’s better to let the second brother go. The third brother is too impatient and not as steady as the second brother.”
Qian Sanbao looked at his wife with a silly grin, not minding at all that she said bad things about him. His wife was very generous and never fussed over anything.
Grandpa Qian and Grandma Qian were very satisfied with their two sons' attitudes. If their sons developed a rift because of a job, it would prove that they were quite unsuccessful as parents.
Old Man Qian smiled and looked at his eldest granddaughter: "Erdan, what do you think? Should your second uncle go, or your third uncle?"
Qian Xiao knew that given this opportunity, his two uncles would pass the buck back and forth, so what was there to consider? At this time, although being a tractor driver looked glamorous, the tractor was very heavy and tiring to drive.
“What’s there to think about? Both of you should learn. Our village is so big and we only have one tractor. The autumn harvest is going to be so busy. One person simply can’t handle it. It’s better for both of you to learn so you can take turns.”
"Besides, those skills are valuable assets once you learn them. Don't hesitate to learn as much as you can if you have the chance." In this day and age, having car repair skills will make you a priority in future opportunities.
"Haha, my eldest granddaughter is the most insightful. Even if you two can't both be tractor drivers, it's good to have this opportunity to learn first. In case the job has to be passed on later, it won't end up with someone else."
"We'll do as Erdan says. You two go to the training tomorrow. This job was given to our family because of Erdan. Don't embarrass your niece. Go and learn well."
Upon hearing Qian Xiao's words, Qian Erbao and Qian Sanbao's eyes lit up. Sure enough, they should start learning first. What if they needed two drivers in the future? Since both of them could drive, wouldn't they have a head start?
Men, you know, all love cars. My second and third uncles absolutely adore the bicycles in our house, they practically wrap them in paper. And what about the tractor? Even my usually quiet second uncle's eyes light up; he clearly adores it.
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