That night, Mu Achen talked a lot with the chieftain of Black Wind Village and the capable Miao people.
Amo stayed with them the whole time, and sometimes she would explain things to the Miao people, since they sometimes didn't understand the words that Achen used.
However, when the Miao people heard that Achen wanted to transform Black Wind Ancient Village into a place that could stand shoulder to shoulder with Balong Ancient Village on the Qingmiao side, they were dumbfounded.
The Black Miao and Green Miao are at odds, but they have to admit the strength of Balong Ancient Village.
Therefore, the impact of Ah Chen's words was unimaginable.
but--
The older generation of elderly people said, "What are you all surprised about? The previous Miao king was originally a member of the Black Miao clan, and this one will also be one of us Black Miao. Do you think we Black Miao can't stand up to the Green Miao?"
"Listen carefully, do exactly what Ah Chen says!"
“Ah Chen told you all to send your children who are capable of learning to school, so you should send them. Even if you have to sell your pots and pans, you should still support their education.”
“Those who can’t read, come back and take orders. Ah Chen told you to carry explosives. If you only carry firecrackers, I won’t let you off the hook.”
"And you old witches, since Achen said that our Black Wind Ancient Village is the treasure trove of the entire Black Miao branch, then we can't let any outsiders in anymore. You all guard it well."
The old man who spoke was over eighty years old and was the previous chief of the Black Miao branch.
In terms of seniority, Mu Achen should respectfully address him as: Great-Grandpa!
When the patriarch speaks, even the Black Wind Village Chief has to sit up straight and listen obediently. Even if the clan patriarch of Black Crow Village came, he wouldn't dare to argue with the patriarch, or he'd be in big trouble.
As for the other Miao men, they didn't dare to utter a sound.
But Ah Chen was quite upset. He was afraid that his grandfather's good intentions might be misleading, so he quickly said, "Grandpa, it's certain that we will protect our ancient village, but if any outsiders want to come in, we must ask them first. What if they are people sent by Shengtang Company?"
company?
Grandpa seemed quite unfamiliar with this situation.
Fortunately, Amo provided an explanation.
Time flows by slowly!
Late into the night, at the urging of the Black Wind Village members, Ah Chen was once again helped home by Ah Mo, who carried him home bit by bit.
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, people officially return to their parents' home.
Everyone in Que Dong Village knew that Mu Achen would be officially returning to his parents' home today.
The entire village was waiting.
Meanwhile, Mu Achen, along with Amo, entered the Lusheng Field of Quedong Village in grand style.
Behind Mu Achen and Amo, a hundred Miao people from Heiwu Village carried a large, fat pig that had already been slaughtered.
The following gifts were, in order: glutinous rice, pickled duck, pickled fish, five-colored eggs, wine, cigarettes, candy, etc.
All gifts are in even numbers!
It symbolizes being a couple.
The scene was lively and the atmosphere was joyful.
There was only a welcoming drink at the mother-in-law's door.
However, the customs and procedures for returning to one's parents' home after marriage are quite complicated.
In terms of clothing, one should pay attention to being festive, new, dignified, and elegant. One should not wear the formal attire or Miao clothing that they wore when they got engaged.
And during this period, there can be no neglect or slackness, and no joking or playing around.
It was only after this final return visit to the bride's family that Mu Achen was officially recognized as the son-in-law of the Tang family.
Mu Achen had to formally kneel and bow to his father-in-law and mother-in-law to thank the Tang family for raising Amo.
Hundreds of people witnessed this.
The two elders gladly accepted.
The evening banquet was also very particular.
Besides thanking the Tang family, Mu Achen also wanted to toast his father-in-law's Miao relatives and the Miao neighbors of Quedong Village to express his gratitude.
The Miao people's homecoming ceremony is full of ritual.
But when it came to Tang Aran, when Mu Achen was giving his brother-in-law a red envelope, this little guy actually squeezed the thickness of the red envelope.
It's thin, with no thickness.
Tang Aran glanced sideways at Mu Achen, her lips twitching repeatedly.
Tang Aran didn't care about the amount of the red envelope; he was just unhappy with Mu Achen.
"Why are you staring at me like that? Hurry up and call me brother-in-law." Mu Achen raised his eyebrows at Tang Aran.
Tang Aran clenched his fists tightly. Before he could even react, his father appeared behind him and slapped him on the back of the head. "Say it now."
"Brother-in-law."
Tang Aran gritted his teeth.
It's so frustrating.
But Mu Achen smiled smugly, then returned to the long table banquet and continued to play drinking games with his mother-in-law's Miao relatives.
After a few rounds of drinks, Grandpa Tang finally said, "Achen, tomorrow is the sixth day of the lunar month, an auspicious day. We need to get ready to start construction here! Is there anything else you need to tell us?"
"There's nothing to explain yet; just continue with the old methods for both villages!"
"Well... Ah Chen, there's something I need to tell you."
The Miao people said that the Starry Sky Orchard has its own name, and they wondered if their orchard should also be given a name so that it could be easily distinguished.
Ah Chen was frustrated by this: "Uncles, if you have such ideas, just take them directly. How could I, a junior high school student, possibly come up with them?"
Forehead--
The uncles' lips twitched, and Grandpa Tang glared at Mu Achen.
Seeing that things were not going well, Mu Achen quickly changed his mind and said that he would have Amo come to get it later!
Then, Mu Achen started drinking with his father-in-law and Uncle Arong.
He had to get these two legitimate fathers-in-law drunk before nightfall, and even Tang Aran, who was sitting next to him, was his target for tonight.
As for the other Miao men from Que Dong Village, they originally wanted to get involved, but Mu Achen had already stated that he would be targeting his father-in-law and brother-in-law tonight.
Thus, the atmosphere at the dinner table, fueled by Mu Achen's arrogance, seemed to transform into a different kind of battle.
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