Daytime revelry.
That afternoon, Mu Achen was bombarded with rice wine by the girls of Jinyang Ancient Village.
A campfire in the dark.
Miao men and women spread outwards from the bonfire, forming more than a dozen circular encirclements.
The Miao people who escorted the bride, along with a thousand others who came to welcome her, were part of a larger group.
The two sides battled around the campfire, using songs and rice wine as their weapons.
Miao girls are beautiful and charming!
The lusheng (a traditional reed pipe instrument) plays, and joyful songs and dances fill the air!
After finishing his conversation with the elders of the Nine Clans and the chief and elders of Jinyang Ancient Village, Mu Achen quietly appeared, accompanied by several jackals.
But instead of approaching the campfire, he sat on the stone embankment at the outermost edge of the embankment.
Jinyang Ancient Village is just one of hundreds of villages in the Long Skirt Miao branch, but today, perhaps because the future Miao King is coming here, girls and Miao people from other nearby Miao villages have also come after hearing the news.
At this moment, the scenes before my eyes are so joyful and delightful.
The melody of the Lusheng (a traditional reed pipe instrument) is particularly melodious and graceful.
Combined with the graceful dance moves of the Miao girls, a more vivid scene is gradually created.
"Brother Chen, are you cold?"
The nights are a bit chilly after autumn begins.
Ayin came over with a cloak and draped it over Mu Achen.
Ah Chen continued to enjoy the wonderful performance, as well as the exciting contest between the two sides in singing folk songs, playing the lusheng (a traditional reed pipe instrument), and drinking.
As cheers erupted, the atmosphere on the winning side soared.
Upon seeing this, Ah Chen smiled!
But after laughing, his gaze swept over the stilted houses in Jinyang Ancient Village. Looking at the pitch-black scene under the starry night, without a single electric light, he couldn't help but feel a little sad.
But you can't really blame them.
Jinyang Ancient Village is nestled deep in the mountains, and the roads in and out of the mountains are rugged and treacherous. Even the Miao people suffer when they go out. Even if the government wanted to bring electricity to the area, they would need the money.
Moreover, given this terrain, building a road here would be extremely expensive.
But the Miao people here have never complained about these things.
They are simple and honest, and they are hardworking!
He has always lived a life free from worldly strife.
Therefore, Mu Achen felt both distressed and happy.
His changing moods also affected the jackals who were by his side.
After exchanging glances, the jackals asked Ah Yong of the Silver Horned Miao, "Ah Chen, what are you thinking about?"
"It's nothing. Go see if Gu Axiong is done with his work. If he is, have him come over."
“If the future Miao King summons him, he’ll have to come over immediately, even if he’s not finished with his work.” Before Ah Yong could reply, Ah Shi went to call Gu Ah Xiong.
Not long after--
Ah Xiong has arrived.
Ah Chen asked, "When you usually go to town, which road do you take, and how far is it?"
Ah Xiong didn't know why Ah Chen would suddenly ask this question, but he still told the truth: "Just row a boat along the river in the canyon next to you, get off halfway, and walk another seven or eight kilometers to Ah Kang's Daobei Village. From there, you'll be on the county road."
"The journey to the town should be no less than 30 kilometers."
Ah Chen asked about the mountain path again.
But Ah Xiong said, "The mountain road is even longer and more rugged and steep! But Ah Chen, once you pave the cement road over Que Dong Village, the mountain roads will all go this way."
"But the road to Quedong Village from here is also very bad. Because of the canyon, you have to take a long detour to cross the iron chain bridge."
"But after you, Achen, finalized the location of the Starry Sky Orchard, the fork in the road from Quedong Village to the orchard has become so much more convenient for us. At least a hundred Miao villages are overjoyed."
"Once the road is open, we won't know how much time and effort we'll save when we go to town."
At this point, Gu Axiong's face lit up with an excited smile.
After all, Ah Chen's decision to pay for the road construction from Que Dong Village has greatly benefited hundreds of villages!
It makes it more convenient for the Miao villages that are not far away.
But Ah Chen said, "Even so, there is still no road from Jinyang Ancient Village to the orchard. If we build it, it will be too roundabout, and the terrain will also be a major problem."
The jackals trembled upon hearing this.
Because they all understood that Ah Chen wanted to build a cement road connecting the orchard to the other side.
But--
This road is extremely steep and rugged; building it is incredibly difficult!
“No need to fix it, Ah Chen. We can take the shortcut to the orchard. It’s a bit steep and a little dangerous, but it won’t affect anything.”
"I'll keep this in mind. You should also keep an eye out for it and see if you can find a better route."
"OK!"
"besides--"
Ah Chen glanced at the dark scene in the ancient village again and said, "I also keep the matter of electricity in mind. Next year, I will find a way to complete all the planting arrangements for the Starry Sky Fruit Forest. When the fruit forest gradually earns money, all three branches will receive a considerable share."
"After receiving the money, my life and other aspects will improve to some extent."
As Achen spoke these words, the chief of Jinyang Ancient Village and the elders of their Long Skirt Miao branch also came to Achen's side.
I happened to overhear what Ah Chen said.
After a respected elder of the Miao people in long skirts gave a gift to Achen, he said, "Achen, after Axiong gets married, all the Miao people here will have to work in the orchard. Whatever arrangements you have, just let them do them."
"There is an overall plan and arrangement in Guolin. With Ah Xiong getting married, other villages have already taken over their work these past few days."
"We Miao people have been poor for so many years, we're not in a hurry for just a few days!"
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