"Make way, make way, Ah Chen is here."
Mu Chen already knew what had happened on his way there.
He didn't expect that Boss Mu wouldn't dare to come, but instead sent his wife to cause him trouble.
"You little beast, you've finally shown up."
Auntie stood up, pointed at Mu Chen, and scolded, "The Mu family has raised you for nothing! You actually used the money your grandfather left behind to build roads for others."
Clearly, Boss Mu's wife misunderstood.
They assumed that Mu Chen's money came from the old man.
After all, the commotion caused by Tianque Dongzhai was so great that people from many nearby villages came to see it.
Upon hearing that it was Mu Achen from Black Crow Village who spearheaded the operation, the two ungrateful wives of the Mu family could no longer remain silent.
"You little brat, you'd better give us the money your grandfather left you right now, or we'll never let you go, and you can forget about building a road here." This was the angry voice of Mu Laosan's wife.
Mu Chen's face darkened.
He looked at the two women, who were as vicious as snakes and filled with rage, and said, word by word, "My money is what I earned myself, not what my father left me."
"Not left by your grandfather? Who would believe that? Who would believe you? How could a little brat like you have so much money!" Auntie was even more shrewish than Third Aunt.
"Believe it or not, it's up to you." Mu Chen didn't explain. He turned to A Rong and said, "Dig a new road from the foot of the mountain next to it to connect to that side. We won't go this way."
“Ah Chen, in this way, although the distance is about the same, digging up the road again is not only laborious and time-consuming, but also costs a lot more money.”
"No problem! There's plenty of money."
"this..."
“Uncle, let’s do as Ah Chen says. These are all within the budget,” Tang Mo said.
"Okay, since you two are on the same page, we'll go with your suggestion and we won't go this way."
Tang Arong acted immediately.
Mu Chen didn't explain. He just gave his aunt and third aunt a deep look, and left amidst their insults.
He was angry, but he wouldn't lay a hand on the woman.
However, after this incident, the construction period was significantly delayed by three days compared to the original schedule.
It was only because Mu Chen asked Uncle Arong and the others to hire people from other villages to work together that the road expansion could not have been completed before the end of the year.
Happy Chinese New Year!
This Spring Festival, the appearance of Mu Chen changed everyone's quality of life.
In just thirteen days, it cost hundreds of thousands of yuan to dig out a road that stretches for more than ten kilometers.
This money was a source of heartache not only for Mu Chen, but also for the leaders of the two villages.
But seeing everyone happily counting their money, and thinking about the future profits, Mu Chen relaxed.
However, the two village chiefs came directly to Mu Chen's house during the New Year and said, "Chen, after the New Year, when we pave the road, we can provide food for everyone from our two villages, but no one is allowed to take a single penny from the accounts."
The Miao people behind the two village chiefs also voiced their support.
Uncle Arong also said, "I asked Agan, and he said that there are only 1.1 million left in the account. If this continues, what will happen if something unexpected happens after the saplings are planted?"
“Yes, I agree with what Brother Arong said! Besides, the orchard also belongs to both of our villages. It would be unreasonable for us to work for ourselves and then take money from it.”
Chief Tang said domineeringly, "This matter is settled! In addition, after the New Year, our Quedong Village will take the time to dig a road to connect with your Heiwu Village. Amo also said that only when our two villages have a road can our connection be closer."
Upon hearing this, Mu Chen smiled wryly and could only nod in agreement.
Soon, Chief Tang and his men left.
Mu Chen and Duo Duo were invited by their clan elders to celebrate the New Year together.
The old lady next door was unhappy about this.
But this night was the happiest night of Duoduo's life.
They played for three days in a row.
On the fourth day of the lunar new year, with an order from the two village chiefs, construction officially began in the two villages in 1995.
Duoduo skipped and hopped along behind Mu Chen.
On the way up the mountain, the clan elder asked Mu Chen, "Chen, do you have any extra cash on hand?"
"Yes, how much do you want, patriarch? I'll give it to you now."
“It’s not what the clan master wants.”
"Then who wants it?"
“Ah Chen, you’ll be seventeen after the New Year! If you have any cash on hand, fix up your house, then go to Phoenix Mountain and snatch a wife. With a wife to help you manage the household, you won’t have to work so hard every day.”
Stealing a wife!
In other words, it's about kidnapping the bride.
Mu Chen and his group have this custom.
We have no choice but to rob it.
People will gossip about it.
However, you can only go to Phoenix Mountain on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month each year.
Actually, this is a form of matchmaking among the Miao people.
In addition, Miao men and women who want to find a partner must do so during festivals such as the Flower Picking Festival or the Lusheng Festival.
"Grandpa, I'm still young."
"You're not young anymore! You can find someone to be engaged first, and then get married when you're old enough."
"I don't want to find a wife so early."
"Don't want to?" The clan elder tilted his head and looked at Mu Chen, asking, "Then what did A Zhuang say about you already having a girl you like? Tell the clan elder which village she's from, and the clan elder will have the best old woman go and act as matchmaker for you in the next couple of days."
Ah Zhuang, that big mouth.
Let's talk about it in a few years.
Mu Chen revealed his clean, white teeth.
It's not that he doesn't want to, but that he already has someone in his heart.
However, he was happy to leave the house repairs entirely to his patriarch.
"Hey, you little rascal! Looks like you really have a girl you like."
In fact, many matchmakers have been secretly inquiring about Mu Chen these days, all wanting to marry their daughters to him.
Duoduo had also heard some rumors, and she hoped that her brother could find her a sister-in-law as soon as possible, but unfortunately her brother didn't care about this matter.
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