Aunt Zhang understood instantly!
Large tears rolled down her cheeks.
She choked up and said, "Okay, okay, when we get home, I'll have Xiaocao return the cloth bag."
The cloth bag is a good thing too; it should be returned.
Shui Qing hummed in agreement, then, as if remembering something, said, "By the way, have you been working all morning? We have extra rice today; you can bring the peeled rice over at noon and exchange it for regular rice to take back."
It's better to have it delivered earlier so it's fresher.
Aunt Zhang nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, and said with delight, "Jin Niu and I haven't rested all morning, and we've peeled almost ten pounds of fruit. They're still peeling, and they'll bring it over when we have lunch!"
Although the rice wouldn't run away if it was left there, for some reason, she just wanted to switch it back and put it at home.
The thought of having rice at home puts her at ease.
The two thanked Shui Qing profusely, then carried the rice back home—they had to hurry back to continue their work!
"Mother, the old village chief's family peeled fruit all night last night, why don't we peel some too tonight?"
"It's not easy to fish at night either, is it?"
"It's alright, let's catch more this afternoon and peel them by moonlight tonight."
"Okay, God help us, please don't let it rain."
"It will only rain for about ten days."
"In previous years, it wasn't more than a month?"
“Mother, think about it. In previous years, everyone would just scoop and peel the fish sporadically. How can every household do the same thing this year?”
It'll be gone in ten days or so at most, we need to hurry."
"Yes, daughter is right! But it's alright, these things are everywhere in the water. We'll have your brother go and fetch some from other places later. It'll just take a little more effort."
...
Shui Qing listened to everyone's discussion and was very satisfied.
Poverty is not scary; what's scary is being poor and lazy.
Even when opportunities to make money are presented to them, they are unwilling to work diligently. It can only be said that they are hopeless and have a reason to suffer and live a miserable life.
Seeing that everyone else had received their rice, Wang Mazi and Zhang Tuzi, with their faces beaming, stepped forward and reminded Fan Jin, "Young Master Fan, after much thought, we still believe in you!"
We're all from the same village, who else would we support if not you? We elders are happy to see you earn money.
The children of both families nodded repeatedly behind them, looking at Fan Jin with expectant expressions.
The rest of the village was stunned.
I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone this shameless!
In less than an hour, their attitude changed so quickly.
Fan Jin smiled warmly, his voice not loud but loud enough for everyone around to hear: "Gentlemen, I also want to accept them all, but my classmate said that we don't need too many."
Since you've withdrawn, I think it's perfect. If I were to accept your donations now, wouldn't I be unable to collect donations from the others?
Upon hearing this, the others exclaimed, "This is outrageous!"
They immediately started cursing at each other: "Zhang the Bald, Wang the Pockmarked, have you no shame? We made it clear at the old village chief's house that if you withdrew, you withdrew, and you can't cause any more trouble!"
"Not only did you make a deal at the old village chief's house, but you and the eldest daughter of the Fan family also exchanged harsh words, didn't you? What, do you want us all to remind you of that?"
These words made the two old men's faces turn red and white in turns.
Fan Jin's expression was gentle, but his words were anything but: "Please forgive us, we only accept things from people we trust. From now on, it's best if our families never cooperate again."
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