Chapter 271 Detachable Pavilion
But as soon as these words came out, they immediately drew the village head's deathly gaze, like a sharp sword. "What's the matter, kid, are you still planning to eat to your heart's content?"
"Zhuangtou, when did you, you, come back?" Caught by the village head, several people panicked instantly and asked stutteringly.
"If I don't come back, you guys will definitely make a scene!" The village head put his hands on his hips, glared at them, and scolded them, "Have you forgotten the rules I taught you every day? You dare to be so presumptuous even with the princess here!"
One of them replied cautiously: "Zhuangtou, we, we just smelled this smell so fragrant that we couldn't help it."
The head of the village snorted coldly, "Can't help it? Then you have to hold it in! The princess hasn't even spoken yet, and you dare to lose your composure."
The other person quickly admitted his mistake: "Zhuangtou, we know we were wrong and we won't do it again."
The village head still had a sullen face: "It's good that you know you're wrong. Be honest!"
Chu Ci also noticed something strange happening to the village head. She walked over with a kind smile on her face and said softly, "Don't blame them, village head. This bacon rice was originally made for everyone to enjoy together. There's no need to be so strict."
The village head hurriedly bowed and said, "My Lady, these boys don't know the rules. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."
Chu Ci waved his hand gently and said, "It's okay, it's okay. Everyone has worked hard. Let's enjoy this bacon rice today and be happy."
Upon hearing this, the farmers were delighted and expressed their gratitude, "Thank you, Princess! You truly have a kind heart!"
Chu Ci, however, did not accept the farmers' gratitude calmly. Instead, she waved her jade hand lightly and said solemnly, "No, no, no, this bacon rice is not given to you for free."
When the farmers heard these words, they were stunned. Some even became suspicious and began to speculate on Chu Ci's intention.
Chu Ci finally took a deep breath and continued with a smile, "After eating this bacon rice, when we raise pigs in the future, please don't be lazy. I sincerely hope that all the pigs on our farm can be raised to be fat and strong, and then this princess will be able to reap great benefits."
After a brief pause, Chu Ci looked at everyone earnestly and said, "Of course, this princess will not treat you unfairly. Putting other things aside, a life with plenty of meat is still within our reach."
"No shortage of meat?" How many people in this world dare to make such a promise?
So, some people could no longer hold back and boldly asked, "Princess, is this the bacon we have today?"
"It's not just bacon. Once the pigs are well raised, fresh meat can be fried, stewed, steamed, pan-fried, and so on. There are so many ways to prepare it."
"The leftovers can be made into bacon, sausages, dried meat, or meat jerky..."
Chu Ci described with great enthusiasm the wide variety of pork products, which, combined with the rich aroma of bacon rice, were extremely tempting.
The sounds of people swallowing could no longer be concealed, rising and falling like a symphony of hunger.
Qianxue and Qianyan looked at each other and saw a deep smile in each other's eyes. "It's done——"
Afterwards, Qianxue opened the lid of the pot of bacon rice, and the steaming, rich aroma instantly filled the air. Qianyan shouted loudly: "The bacon rice is ready, everyone line up to get some!"
Everyone present was eager and full of anticipation, but no one rushed to get food. Instead, they looked at Chu Ci at the same time as if they had telepathy.
Their eyes were filled with anxiety and restraint. They just waited quietly until they received Chu Ci's nod of approval with a gentle smile. Only then did they feel relieved and, following Qianyan's instructions, lined up in an orderly manner to get their meals.
Chu Ci just watched from the side for a while and saw that although the farmers were anxious in their hearts and their faces were full of desire for delicious food, no one cut in line or cheated.
Even those lively and active children were well restrained by their elders and stood obediently in the line.
After seeing the harmonious and orderly scene he had longed to see, Chu Ci felt there was no point in staying any longer. After all, if he really stood there watching, everyone would probably be too nervous to eat well.
Then, Chu Ci raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a gentle smile, and said softly: "Husband, look, everyone has been busy for a long time, and I believe they are all hungry now. Why don't we go eat too, so as not to waste this delicious bacon rice."
Fan Jingrui naturally would not object to Chu Ci's proposal, but gently greeted his two sisters.
Upon seeing this, the village head lady quickly asked her clever youngest son to run to Chu Ci and the others to lead the way. "Princess, the pavilion is ready. Please come this way, my dear ladies!"
Chu Ci hadn't paid much attention to it before, but now he looked in the direction pointed by the youngest son of the village head, and saw an exquisite pavilion standing there.
The pavilion has flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, and every detail is handled just right, showing the wonders of ingenuity.
Chu Ci was filled with amazement, his thoughts flying, and he couldn't help but think: If in the previous life, such an exquisitely crafted object would be a national treasure, and would definitely be carefully preserved in a museum for everyone to admire.
Now? This beautiful pavilion is his private property.
But since this pavilion can be assembled and built at any time, can the wooden house also be assembled and built?
Thinking of this, Chu Ci turned his head slightly and asked gently, "Little guy, do you know who the craftsman who made this pavilion is from our village?"
"I know, I know. It's Uncle Song. I'll call him over right away."
With that, the housekeeper's youngest son turned and was about to run, but was stopped by Chu Ci. "No need, go back and eat! After dinner, have the Uncle Song you mentioned come over."
"Yes, I will listen to the princess." Although the youngest son of the village head responded like this, as soon as he returned, he couldn't wait to tell his parents about Chu Ci's request.
The village head, Song Zhuangtou, naturally didn't dare to delay even a moment. He hurriedly found the carpenter, Song Qingnan, with his bowl in hand. "Old Song, eat something quickly. After you finish eating, go to the princess's place and wait. It looks like your good days are coming, Old Song."
Zhuangtou said with a happy face, his eyes full of envy and expectation for Song Qingnan.
Song Qingnan was no fool. He immediately understood what the village head meant and said hurriedly, "Old Zhang, this is all thanks to you for telling me in time. I will definitely thank you someday."
After saying that, Song Qingnan didn't dare to delay. He quickly shoveled the rice in the bowl into his mouth, then wiped his mouth and trotted to the pavilion where Chu Ci and the others were.
Seeing this, Chu Ci couldn't help but sigh inwardly: "Sure enough, no matter in which world or era, the Chinese people are always very capable of taking action."
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