As he said this, he felt like beating his wife up.
Why did you have to say this? You have no brains at all. Now look what's happened, you'll definitely be remembered by the villagers.
"It's best if there isn't," Brother Huang said coldly. "You should know that what we have now is the result of our ancestors' hard work over several generations. Why are you able to receive land and silver? Isn't it because you are surnamed Huang?"
"Five taels of silver is a lot? One mu of land is worth ten taels of silver. Everyone is struggling to make ends meet, so why is no one selling their land? It's because land is the lifeblood of us farmers."
"Why would these people want to settle here? Do you think they're stupid enough to send money over here on purpose? They're here to get a share of the benefits: the ferry crossing, the newly built school, the roads that will be built in the future, and the fruits of their labor. Are you really willing to let outsiders take advantage of these things for nothing?"
After Brother Huang finished speaking, there was silence, and everyone fell into deep thought.
Old Man Huang gave Fourth Brother Huang an approving look, and then said, "That's the logic. If you really can't understand it, think about it from another angle. After you're gone, would you be willing to let outsiders take the benefits of the family business you've built up?"
“I refuse,” Huang Sheng shouted menacingly. “If anyone dares to squander my hard work, I’ll crawl out of my coffin and settle the score with them.”
“Yes,” Huang Youquan chimed in, “If there were such a nasty thing, I’d rather put it on the wall.”
"That's right, we can't have such unfilial descendants."
"Agreed! We can't let our hard work go to waste!"
Seeing this, Old Man Huang gave a barely perceptible smirk and waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet:
"Alright, just keep this in mind. Let's continue talking about the fruit."
If anyone wants to pay for it themselves, we'll accept it even if it's a loss, for the sake of our shared ancestor.
However, this is only for their own use. If even one sapling leaves Huangjiakou, don't blame the old man for being ruthless.
“It’s not that the old man is heartless, but the fruit seedlings are really hard to grow. My daughter-in-law is willing to suffer losses herself to take care of everyone. She’s not an ingrate. You know, although the second family’s land is not much, it’s more than enough to grow a few acres of fruit. The reason for insisting on planting by the roadside is just to give the villagers some income.”
These trees bear fruit, which can be exchanged for money. This benefit is for everyone; we can't let a few individuals ruin this path to wealth.
“If you don’t understand, let me explain again,” Brother Huang Si naturally replied. “These saplings, whether they live or die, belong to Huangjiakou. Whether you want to sell them for money or take them back to your hometown, it’s not allowed. Don’t even think about playing tricks. We know how many saplings there are, and we’ll know if even one is missing.”
The two responded in unison, instantly nipping any budding thoughts in the bud.
"Second Uncle, Village Chief," Huang Sheng assured him, "we're not that kind of people. We know right from wrong. Don't worry, no one will dare to have any crooked thoughts."
“The men of the Huang family are all real men,” Old Man Huang glanced at his new wife with a cryptic look, “but we still need to be careful with the women in the house.”
“Yes,” Brother Huang nodded emphatically, “We men are all of Huang family blood, and we would never let our ancestors down. But some people are different. They want to take the good things from their own family. We won’t say anything if they take from their own family, as long as they are willing. But fruit seedlings are different. If more families plant them, more families will take the benefits. What was originally a single share of vegetables will be forcibly taken away. Are you willing to accept that?”
“I don’t want to,” Huang Laisheng said, the most agitated. “Second Uncle, Village Chief, don’t worry, if this woman dares to take things back to her parents’ home again, I’ll divorce her immediately!”
In the past, he thought no one knew about his family's trivial matters.
Who would have thought that the villagers knew so much about it?
If he doesn't show some appreciation soon, he'll be treated like a grandson.
"Husband," the newborn daughter-in-law said, feeling wronged, "how could you do this?"
If she doesn't take something with her, how can she go back to her parents' home?
She can't live without her family as a support, so what can she do?
Can't you be a little more considerate of yourself?
“Shut up,” Lai Sheng warned fiercely, “and stop making a fool of yourself.”
This woman is becoming increasingly unpresentable.
Most of the villagers are here. Why are they crying and sobbing like this? Why can't they go back and say these things?
It's all because I spoiled them!
"Alright, that's all," Old Man Huang cleared his throat and said, "It's good that you all know what's going on. You've all seen the changes in Huangjiakou. As life becomes more and more promising, we need to be of one mind even more."
We all share the same ancestor; blood is thicker than water. There's no one closer to us in this world. Life is tough; only by supporting each other can we get through it. Think about this carefully.
After saying these words, Old Man Huang withdrew.
As she left, she secretly gave Brother Huang a look, signaling him to follow.
Cough cough...
Brother Huang cleared his throat and said, "Second Uncle's words make a lot of sense. If there's anything you don't understand, discuss it with yourselves, take a break and then get back to work."
After saying this, he hurriedly followed Old Man Huang.
"Xiao Song," Old Man Huang patted Fourth Brother Huang on the shoulder and said, "Let's go to Second Uncle's house for a couple of drinks today, and bring your son over too."
This nephew is quick-witted and eloquent; he has a promising future.
We really struck gold. At the time, I just felt that this kid was methodical and had a good mind. Even if he didn't have any great talent, he could still be a village chief who could maintain the village's prosperity.
In retrospect, it was a well-planned move.
Yes, they are indeed descendants of the Huang family.
Except for the eldest son's branch, which is a bit off, all the other younger sons are excellent.
"Yes," Brother Huang replied happily, "I'll bring two catties of good wine later."
"You don't need to bring anything, just come," Old Man Huang said with a smile, "Our family has everything we need, we don't do this kind of thing. By the way, your third son is going to be married, right? Have you found someone suitable yet?"
"No, my wife is still asking around. Things are better at home now, and her expectations have gone up..."
The two chatted casually, without mentioning anything about what had just happened.
But they both knew in their hearts that they were trying to curry favor with each other!
In the evening, after listening to Huang Xiaosan vividly recount what had happened that afternoon, Jiang Nuan simply didn't know how to express her feelings.
Huangjiakou, indeed, is full of capable people.
None of these are simple!
“That’s what smart people are like,” Jiang Nuan said with a sigh. “They can fool people so much that they don’t even know what’s going on.”
Dad is really good at playing the trick of shifting the goalposts. Even though his family has benefited the most, he makes people feel that his family is losing out for the village.
The new village chief also spoke very skillfully, never failing to flatter the villagers.
"No way," Huang Lao Er said, scratching his head. "I think what Master said is right. Isn't he telling the truth?"
“That’s the truth,” Jiang Nuan said with a smile, “but I didn’t say it all, and I misled people.”
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