Yun Zhixin was amused by their performance. "If your expressions were a little more convincing, I would have believed it."
"Uncle, we're already frustrated enough. Isn't it a bit much for you to look at us like this?" Zhao Dongwei sat down on the ground and looked up at him.
Just as Yun Zhixin was about to say something, Yun Heng suddenly barged in and interrupted. He moved closer to Yun Jianying and the others, and used his finger to pull a few of his friends together to whisper to each other.
As they spoke, they couldn't help but steal glances at Yun Zhixin a few times, and gradually, a smug look appeared in their eyes. Then, they all grinned widely.
Yun Zhixin felt uneasy looking at them, so he asked Wu Shan, who had just walked over, "These kids aren't planning anything bad, are they?"
Wu Shan: "They just got the news and are feeling smug right now."
Yun Zhixin, "..."
Wu Shan said, "The village chief just told them that he will form more teams, so everyone can still go out more often."
Yun Zhixin thought, "So all those matches I fought were for nothing? No wonder those brats were looking at me like that just now, were they gloating?"
Yun Zhiming walked over at that moment and overheard it. He laughed and said, "You didn't fight for nothing. You suppressed the arrogance of these kids, otherwise they would all get cocky."
"You didn't see them just now, they ran to the village chief to protest, afraid that we would deprive them of their chance to go out." Wu Shan told Yun Zhixin everything that had just happened.
“These kids,” Yun Zhixin said with a laugh as he watched the group of young people in front of him, who had shaken off their previous dejected appearance, start to have a heated discussion in a circle.
However, no matter how happy Yun Heng and the others were, they still couldn't get the chance to go out this time, because if they wanted to form a team, they could only wait for Si Cheng and the others to return from the city before making a decision.
The three villages are connected, and Captain Liu and his team soon received news that Pinghe Village was going to move to the city.
Thinking about the thriving greenery in the village, Captain Liu felt it was important to report this to higher authorities so that more people could benefit. So he made a special trip to Pinghe Village.
Having dealt with them a few times, Captain Liu got straight to the point and stated the purpose of his visit: "These green plants are extremely important to everyone. If they can be propagated on a large scale, everyone can also raise some poultry, which can help supplement the food shortage."
Fearing they might disagree, Captain Liu quickly added, "Besides, you were the ones who discovered these plants, so it's perfect for you to bring them over!"
Si Cheng said, "Regardless of who discovered it, as long as it benefits everyone, that's fine. Besides, we originally planned to bring some over anyway, so let's see if we can promote it later."
Sicheng also knew that with some security in the area, everyone could feel more at ease. So before setting off, he had everyone collect some supplies and bring them with them when they left.
Captain Liu was not surprised that Si Cheng would make such a decision. In his opinion, Village Chief Si had a good overall perspective and would not hide anything for personal gain.
Captain Liu also brought some news: "The new name for the village in the middle of us has been decided. They call their village Hutiao Village."
"Hutiao Village? Why such a strange name?" Yun Jianying couldn't help but blurt out.
"You guys think it's weird too, right? I was surprised when I first heard it," Captain Liu continued. "Later I asked them, and guess what they said?"
Seeing everyone looking at him curiously, Captain Liu finally spoke up and continued, "They jokingly call themselves 'Lake Strip Village' because they live by the lake and the whole village is like a narrow alley."
"Then why don't they call it Hulu Village or Hubian Village? At least those two are easier to pronounce!" Yun Jianying casually joked.
Captain Liu said, "They reportedly looked at several names and felt that Hutiao Village was the most suitable, as it also shows that they are united and can build a better future for themselves."
Si Cheng nodded. "It's always good to have a name. Otherwise, we'll always be at the village entrance, and it's not a good thing to keep calling out like that."
Sicheng felt that the name was just for people to identify, and it didn't matter what it was called.
Looking at the group of unmarried young people in front of him, Captain Liu began to act as a matchmaker, "I've been wondering for a while whether there are many eligible young people in our village looking for partners? You could consider our village. Although the conditions are not as good as your village, at least it's closer."
Wu Yong looked him up and down for a while. "You've changed careers now? But this outfit doesn't match your profession. Go back and ask around about the standard attire for matchmakers before you come back."
Captain Liu couldn't help but shudder as images of matchmakers from movies and TV dramas flashed through his mind.
But in order to improve relations between the two villages, and considering the entrustment of so many people in the village, he gritted his teeth and continued, "There are some pretty good young men and women in our village. Since we're going to look for partners outside anyway, we might as well find some nearby so we can look out for each other."
Si Cheng raised his hand to interrupt him, "These things depend on the willingness of each family. We are not responsible for these things. As long as they like each other, we will not interfere."
After hearing what he said, Captain Liu stopped the topic and chatted for a few more minutes before returning to the village.
Not long after he entered the village, the families he had entrusted with the task earlier gathered around, wanting to find out the outcome of the mission.
Captain Liu shook his head at them, "The village doesn't care about these things. As long as the two families like each other, that's enough. If they really do like each other, then you should take the initiative. Maybe there's still some hope."
Hearing this, the families all sighed. They did have their eye on a particular family, but given their own circumstances, it would be difficult to win their favor.
The world is already very realistic. Without food, and given the living conditions in my own village, there's no reason for anyone to come and suffer with me. It seems like wishful thinking is out of the question.
Seeing the group leave dejectedly, Captain Liu shook his head and went about his own business. He felt powerless to change the situation and it was all up to fate.
On the contrary, in Pinghe Village, since the last group wedding, the elders who were initially anxious have calmed down. They wouldn't rashly bring people back just because they're in a hurry.
Those who marry into the village are easier to deal with, but those who are to be married out need to be chosen more carefully. If they are to go to other villages to suffer hunger and hardship, it is better for them to stay in the village and become old maids.
After everyone had discussed the matter, life became much easier for the unmarried young people in the village. At least no one was nagging them to get married every day, and the atmosphere in the village became more harmonious.
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