Lu Yuan returned to the village in the evening, and his return caused a sensation throughout the village.
The sputtering sound of the tractor attracted many villagers to come out and see what was going on.
Back then, driving a tractor was as cool as driving a Ferrari, Porsche, or Lamborghini in later generations.
The villagers rarely see tractors coming into the village throughout the year, so when they saw Lu Yuan driving back in a tractor, they were all incredibly excited.
Many young people and little kids followed behind them all the way to the new house.
They didn't mind being covered in cooking fumes and even thought it smelled delicious.
As soon as Lu Yuan parked the tractor, a group of kids climbed on it to play.
He didn't immediately chase people away; the iron lump was sturdy, and climbing on it wouldn't damage it.
Wen Moxue came out of the house when she heard the sound of the tractor, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Lu Yuan had returned.
Why are you back so late? What happened?
She said yesterday that she would come back early today to help with planting the family plot, but she's been gone all day. She's been worried sick at home.
Seeing her worried expression, Lu Yuan couldn't help but smile.
She thought to herself, "She really does look like a young wife waiting for her husband to come home."
"Something came up and I'll tell you when I come inside."
Wen Moxue nodded, glanced at the tractor, and then turned and went back into the house.
"Have you got a meal yet?"
"have eaten."
He ate at the brick factory. He said he was helping out voluntarily, but the factory would still provide meals.
"Did Master Wang lend you his tractor?"
"Yes and no. This isn't his; this is another one from their brick factory."
Then he told him about the bricks he was supposed to help deliver over the next few days.
"You'd be so kind? What's in it for you?"
Wen Moxue didn't think he was the kind of person who would voluntarily help others without expecting anything in return.
Lu Yuan chuckled, "That's why I say my wife understands me best."
Wen Moxue glanced at him and said, "Be serious."
"I'm being very serious right now."
"Will you tell me or not?"
"Tell me. It's actually very simple. I just wanted to drive the tractor back for you to play with."
"cough--"
Wen Moxue almost choked on her own saliva.
"Let me play?"
When did she ever say she wanted to play with a tractor?
No, what's so fun about this tractor?
Lu Yuan explained with a smile, "I'll bring it back for you to learn. Once you've learned, I'll borrow their tractors during the busy farming season, and you can drive the tractor to transport grain without having to work in the fields."
"Can I just lend this to you?"
"Yes, I've already asked Master Wang. Every year during the busy farming season, their factory lends tractors to the village. I helped out these past few days, so I can borrow one by submitting an application."
"But why give it to me instead of opening it yourself? Besides, didn't the captain say he wanted me to be the scorekeeper? That's an easy job."
"You can let Yang Caihong take over the scorekeeper job."
What mischief are you plotting?
Lu Yuan laughed, "You really know me."
Giving up his job would normally seem like a good thing to Yang Caihong, but her first reaction was that he was up to no good.
It seems that their values are very compatible.
In other words, they are an absolutely perfect match!
Wen Moxue looked at him with bright eyes, "Tell me quickly, what do you want to do?"
Just as Lu Yuan was about to satisfy her curiosity, shouts rang out from outside.
"A-Yuan?" It was Lu Guoan's voice.
Alright, they must be asking about the tractor.
"I'll stop here for now. Come to my room tonight and I'll talk to you properly."
He turned his head and called out again, "Uncle, I'm here."
Wen Moxue watched the man walk away, blinked, and felt that what he just said was a bit strange.
When Lu Yuan went out, he saw Lu Guoan, Lu Jiefang, Lu Yuanchao, and Xu Dong standing in the courtyard.
Upon seeing him come out, Lu Jiefang excitedly rushed forward.
"Brother Yuan, where did you get that tractor?"
Lu Yuan replied with a smile, "Borrowed."
"Who's so kind as to lend you a tractor?"
"Brick factory".
Lu Yuan briefly explained that he would be helping the brick factory drive tractors for the next few days.
"Brother Yuan, you've started working at the brick factory?"
Xu Dong flashed a bright white smile, looking as happy as if he had just entered the factory.
Lu Yuan smiled and waved his hand, "No, their tractor driver was injured in a fall, so I offered to go and help out for a few days."
Hearing him say that, the group was a little disappointed.
"You want to work in the brick factory?" Lu Guoan asked.
Otherwise, why would this guy be willing to offer to help?
Lu Yuan was just waiting for them to ask that question.
"I don't want to. I'm too lazy to go to work every day."
“I heard that their factory's tractors could be lent to the brigade for the harvest during the busy farming season. I figured I could help them for a few days for free and leave a good impression on the factory leaders. When the harvest came, I would borrow their tractors. With tractors, we could save a lot of manpower.”
After hearing his words, everyone praised him highly.
Lu Guoan, in particular, was very pleased and moved.
"Ah Yuan, I didn't expect you to do all this for the team. Well done."
"If you can really borrow the tractor then, I'll remember your good deed."
Lu Yuan patted his chest, "Uncle, don't worry, I will do my best."
Although he was confident he could borrow the tractor, he didn't rule out the possibility.
They only said they would do their best, but made no guarantees.
Lu Yuan asked about Lu Jiefang, Lu Yuanchao, and Xu Dong.
"Would you like to learn how to drive a tractor? I can bring one back in the next few days and teach you tonight."
"real?"
The three were pleasantly surprised.
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