"We used to have to fetch water from afar, but thankfully we pooled our money last year to dig a well, which makes things much more convenient and easier!"
After saying all that, Jiang Long finally stopped, picked up his cup, and started drinking water in big gulps.
Then, he looked around at everyone present and asked with a smile, "So, does anyone have any questions? If so, please ask them now."
“I want to fire alone.” Li Xiang’s firm and steady voice rang out, and he became the first person to stand up and express his opinion without fear.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Long's eyes flickered slightly, as if he were somewhat surprised. However, he quickly regained his composure and responded.
"You can start the fire yourself, but you'll have to gather the firewood yourself and build the stove yourself. Also, this pot was bought with money pooled together by all of us. If you want to start the fire by yourself, you'll have to buy a new pot yourself."
Faced with these conditions, Li Xiang remained unfazed, as if everything was within his expectations.
He calmly nodded, indicating his acceptance: "Okay, I understand. As for the stove... could we ask the villagers for help?"
Jiang Long nodded, "We can just find the villagers then."
At this moment, Xiahou Jie, who had been silently observing Li Xiang, suddenly spoke up: "Brother, do you even know how to cook? How about we team up with you?"
"We'll buy the pots and pans, but we're really not good at cooking, so we'll have to trouble you to teach us first. Once we've learned, we can take turns cooking, what do you think?"
After thinking for a moment, Li Xiang nodded slightly: "Okay, sure!"
Jiang Long, who was standing nearby, took in the whole scene. Seeing that the three educated youths who were originally the most privileged did not choose to eat together, he couldn't help but feel a strange sense of unease.
However, despite his dissatisfaction, he ultimately refrained from expressing his feelings.
At the same time, several other female educated youths also turned their attention to them.
Just as Qin Xiuxiu was about to say something, Lin Huanhuan suddenly tugged at her clothes. The words she was about to say were swallowed back down her throat.
"Let's eat together! We'll get to know the place better first," Lin Huanhuan whispered in Qin Xiuxiu's ear. Her voice was soft, but full of concern and anticipation.
Qin Xiuxiu turned her head slightly, looking at her close friend beside her, her eyes revealing a hint of trust and reliance.
Hearing Lin Huanhuan say this, she closed her mouth, which was about to say something, and nodded in agreement.
At this moment, Jiang Long, who was sitting to the side, slowly swept his gaze over everyone, then cleared his throat and asked, "Is there anyone else who wants to go off on their own?"
His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly.
For a moment, the room became unusually quiet, and no one made a sound.
Some people lowered their heads in thought, while others exchanged glances and then quickly looked away.
Seeing this, Jiang Long was secretly pleased. After all, if someone still chose to cook alone, it would not only create a lot of trouble, but it might also affect the harmonious atmosphere of the entire team.
After a brief pause, Jiang Long continued, "It's not the busy farming season now, as the village chief has probably already mentioned. Tomorrow, you can all go to town to buy some useful daily necessities or tools."
"The day after tomorrow, we'll officially start working." After saying that, he smiled and looked at everyone.
However, at this moment, everyone seemed a little reserved, unsure of what to talk about to break the slightly awkward silence.
So, before long, people stood up one after another, greeted the others, and went back to their rooms to rest.
Shen Xiaoxiao was in the living room, her gaze falling on a pile of neatly arranged timber in the corner.
The medicinal herbs were carefully processed, some turning a pale yellow, others a light brown; the parts that needed to be dried had long been thoroughly dried in the sun, emitting a unique medicinal fragrance.
Shen Xiaoxiao walked to the medicinal herbs, squatted down to examine them carefully, then looked up at her busy parents and said softly, "Mom and Dad, I think most of these medicinal herbs at home have been processed and dried. Why don't we take them to town to sell tomorrow?"
Shen Zishan stopped what he was doing, turned to look in the direction his daughter was pointing, thought for a moment, and then nodded and replied, "Okay! I'll get up early tomorrow and take it to sell as soon as possible."
Upon receiving her father's affirmative answer, Shen Xiaoxiao's face immediately blossomed into a bright smile, as beautiful and charming as a flower blooming in spring.
She ran happily to Shen Zishan's side, took his arm and said coquettishly, "Thank you, Dad! You must make a lot of money! I'll go with you tomorrow."
"Why are you going with them so early?" Shen Xiaochuan asked, his face full of doubt.
Shen Xiaoxiao proudly raised her chin and replied smugly, "Brother, let me tell you, I went to town a while ago to take an exam for a barefoot doctor's certificate!"
"Besides, I've already passed, and the certificates should be issued by now, so I need to rush over and pick them up."
After she finished speaking, she even puffed out her chest, as if she had accomplished something remarkable.
Upon hearing the news, Shen Xiaochuan was overjoyed, his eyes sparkling with delight.
"Oh, really? That's fantastic! With this certificate, you'll never have to go to work with everyone else again!"
Shen Zishan, standing to the side, couldn't stop smiling and praised her with great joy, "Haha, as expected of my precious daughter, you're amazing! Getting this certificate is such a great honor for your father!"
Even the usually composed Ma Aning had a smile on her face and said gently to Shen Xiaoxiao, "Tomorrow, just relax and take the oxcart from our village to town to pick up your certificate. There's no need to rush."
Your dad has to get up very early every day, but you don't have to be like him. You can sleep in and then take the oxcart.
After listening to her mother's words, Shen Xiaoxiao nodded obediently, then blinked her bright eyes at Shen Zishan and said playfully, "Okay then, thank you for your hard work tomorrow, Dad!"
Shen Zishan was amused by his daughter's adorable appearance and waved his hand with a smile, saying, "You little rascal, go and rest. You've been busy all day, you must be exhausted!"
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