Qian Duoduo had almost finished taking care of things in the county town, so she said to Jin Kuohao, "Uncle, I want to go to Beian Village for a visit."
Jin Kuohao nodded slightly in agreement and said slowly, "Okay, anyway, your parents have been staying in Yabuli with Lao Si for several months, and no one has been living in the house. We'll have to tidy it up properly when we get back."
At this moment, Qian Sheng spoke up, "I had already thought of this, so I called Li Dafa in advance and asked him to find someone to help tidy up. However, apart from a few appliances that are worth something, there's really nothing else of great value in the house."
Hearing this, Qian Duoduo couldn't help but laugh and replied nonchalantly, "Dad, there are a few two-story houses in Manbei'an Village, equipped with a full set of home appliances. But it's quick to get home, because we have a car, and such a big shopping mall. It's very convenient to buy whatever we want!"
Meanwhile, when Li Dafa received the call from Qian Sheng, he didn't dare to delay and immediately and decisively sent his wife and several women to Qian Sheng's house to clean.
The next morning, as dawn broke, the soft sunlight gently bathed the tranquil land of Beian Village. At that moment, three small black dots suddenly appeared on the distant county road, slowly approaching along the winding path.
As they drew closer, the villagers of Beian Village finally saw that they were three brand-new, gleaming cars. Like three striking sights, they drove steadily toward the village. Those strolling through the village, seeing the cars, knew that the Qian family must have returned. Beian Village had never heard of anyone owning three cars. As they walked toward the village committee, they marveled at the Qian family's wealth.
Li Dafa was sitting in the village branch office organizing the tofu shop's accounts when he suddenly heard a commotion outside. He vaguely heard someone mention his name. His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly put down his pen, got up, and hurried outside.
Since Qian Sheng resigned as village chief for personal reasons, Li Dafa was unanimously elected by the villagers to take on the responsibility of leading the village's development. During this time, he has worked diligently and conscientiously, never daring to slack off, and in just over a year, he has firmly established himself in the position of village chief.
As soon as he reached the door, Li Dafa spotted a familiar figure—Qian Sheng. Although he was over sixty years old, he was still very healthy, and he walked towards the village branch office with a smile on his face.
Li Dafa was overjoyed and rushed forward, excitedly shouting, "Brother, you're finally back! I've been waiting for you day and night, I'm so excited!" As he spoke, he reached out and tightly grasped Qian Sheng's hands, shaking them vigorously.
Qian Sheng looked at Li Dafa, who sported a hairstyle reminiscent of "some regions supporting the central government" (similar to Cai Guangkun in "Country Love"), and was quite pleased. After all, the two had worked together harmoniously back then. He laughed heartily, patted Li Dafa on the shoulder, and teased, "You old rascal, you're so sweet-talking. Did someone send you honey? Tell me, are you facing some trouble again? I know you, you don't offer help unless it's for no reason."
Li Dafa, with a simple, honest smile on his face, chuckled and said, "Oh dear, old brother, nothing can be hidden from you! You see, the county is currently planning an experimental field project, and coincidentally, our village's land happens to be within the scope of this experimental field. I've already been to the county for several meetings, but to be honest, I really have no idea whether this experimental field will actually work out! I was originally thinking of calling you to discuss it, but when I heard you were coming back, I thought we could talk about it in person when you arrive."
Qian Sheng nodded slightly in agreement, then replied, "Dafa, I only have a vague understanding of this experimental field, and I'm not entirely clear on the specifics. However, I didn't come back alone this time; our Duoduo came back with me. As you probably know, Duoduo is a PhD in agronomy! Although our ancestors have worked on this land for generations and have some experience in farming, when it comes to professional planting methods, we're probably far behind them."
When Li Dafa heard that Qian Duoduo was back, his eyes lit up and he said with a big smile, "Oh my, that's great! I haven't seen Duoduo for quite a while!"
With a broad smile, Qian Sheng said, "Come to my house for dinner tomorrow night. I'll have your second sister-in-law cook some of your favorite dishes! You can also have a good chat with Duoduo." Upon hearing this, Li Dafa's face instantly lit up with joy, and he nodded in agreement without hesitation.
After a busy day, Li Dafa returned home and saw the meal his wife had prepared. His mood was noticeably happier than usual. He hummed a little tune, took out half a bottle of wine from the cupboard, and poured himself a glass.
Wang Qiaoyun happened to see this scene. She glared at Li Dafa and said reproachfully, "Oh ho, what's wrong? You're so happy that the Qian family is back! Aren't you worried that they'll continue to be the village chief after they come back?"
Upon hearing this, Li Dafa rolled his eyes and retorted, "Hey! What do you know? If he really wants to come back as village chief, that would be wonderful! There are so many headaches piling up in the county and town right now. If he comes back, he can definitely handle it. Even if he's not up to the task, he still has his son and daughter to help him! What about me? If I encounter problems, who can help me? Can we count on our son and daughter? Besides, the county party secretary is the younger brother of Qian Erge's daughter-in-law, and he grew up in Qian Erge's family. The depth of their friendship is something we can't compare to!"
Wang Qiaoyun sat silently to one side, seemingly deep in thought. Suddenly, her eyes darted around, and she leaned close to Li Dafa, lowering her voice to say, "I heard something. Qian Duoduo's husband has been unconscious for some time now. Why is she back? Did she abandon him?" She then winked at Li Dafa.
Upon hearing this, Li Dafa glared at her fiercely and replied irritably, "What does this have to do with you? Stop gossiping outside. If Brother Qian's family hears this and comes knocking on your door, I can't care!"
Wang Qiaoyun rolled her eyes at Li Dafa in return, muttering, "Look at you, you're good for nothing! If you hadn't stopped my nephew from going to the county to earn money, I wouldn't be unable to even go back to my parents' home now."
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