Chapter 140 Return to Beijing
The weather was getting colder, and Lu Yao and the others' work in Fushan Village was coming to an end.
The peppers in the field have been almost harvested, and there are many more fresh peppers and finished and semi-finished peppers in Lu Yao's space.
In her free time, Lu Yao also made a lot of spicy snacks, such as spicy chicken, spicy strips, spicy dried meat... The whole family ate them with great pleasure and couldn't stop.
The consequence of eating spicy food for several consecutive days was that Lu Yao's clearance stock of herbal tea was consumed at a rather rapid rate, and someone had to spend a little longer in the toilet than usual.
After every last bit of peppers was stored in the space, Lu Yao and Rong Yanhui pulled out all the pepper trees overnight.
Chili pepper trees are also very good firewood. They can be placed directly on the ground and wait for them to dry. Then the village chief and others can collect them.
After finishing the work, the family can finally rest.
The next day, the whole family got ready and went straight to the mountains.
Almost a month had passed since they last went into the mountains. Today they walked through the mountains again and picked everything they thought was valuable. The remaining items, according to the original plan, were to be married to the village chief, but after Lu Yao and the Rong family discussed it, they decided to put them aside for now.
They have already come up with a recipe for braised food and have also given similar derivatives. As long as they work hard and don't go astray, Fushan Village will definitely have a good future.
There are some things that they, a person of no status, have to take out so many of. It is not what they want to see, that they are grateful for a little and vengeful for a little.
Furthermore, when doing one's job, many things must be brought out, but not now.
Call them selfish or narrow-minded, in this era, everyone has their own responsibilities and obligations. As a woman, she does not have such lofty ideals and just wants to manage her small family well first. In her opinion, these considerations and choices are also human nature.
Besides, it doesn’t mean that you should never say it, but you should choose an appropriate time.
The weather is getting cooler and the leaves are starting to turn yellow. After going up the mountain today, I'm afraid I won't have any chance to go again.
After a day of wandering in the mountains, they returned to the village when the sun was setting. They had not yet reached home, but from a distance, they saw a familiar carriage parked at the door.
"It's my uncle!"
"Uncle is back!"
Xiao Yunhao and Xiao Xinyue cheered, left their parents behind, and ran towards the carriage.
Seeing the two little guys running so fast on their short legs, Lu Yao was terrified, afraid that they would accidentally fall. Fortunately, the children were relatively stable and were safe until they rushed into their uncle's arms.
Lu Mingxiu is back, and the next thing they need to do is arrange their return trip.
The next morning, the whole family went to the county town.
Their main purpose today was to contact the caravan and visit Chu Xiangning and the others.
Whether they can arrange a caravan meeting time depends entirely on luck, but they don't intend to take advantage of this illusory luck.
Before the Rong family set out, Rong Bingwu and he had already inquired about the situation of the caravans in Xikang County and selected two relatively reliable ones.
The departure times of these two caravans are irregular, but under normal circumstances, one caravan sets out every month.
As for the departure date, they had naturally inquired about it. The time when Lu Mingxiu would come back from going out and when picking peppers would end was also determined in advance.
The group went straight to the inn where the caravan was staying.
Lu Yao stayed in the carriage with her two children and Mo Zhu, waiting while Lu Mingxiu and Rong Yan went back to discuss the responsibilities.
"Mom, can we set off soon?" Little Xinyue asked, leaning against the car window and looking at the inn.
Lu Yao nodded: "Yes."
"Mom, when can we set off?" Xiao Yunhao asked.
"We'll know when Daddy and Uncle come back," Lu Yao asked with a smile, "Are you reluctant to leave?"
The two children shook their heads.
How could they be reluctant? They were clearly eager to set off and catch up with their uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Lu Yao stopped teasing them and said, "It depends on when the caravan sets off."
"Mom, is the caravan that powerful?" Little Xinyue was puzzled. "Is it as powerful as Uncle Mozhu?"
"The caravan has guards and escorts, which can be a deterrent to bandits."
Of course, those desperate criminals who want to take risks or have a large number of people will not take the guards and bodyguards seriously.
In such a situation, there are only two possible outcomes: the east wind prevails over the west wind, or the west wind prevails over the east wind.
"Will those bad guys not come if you keep looking at so many people?"
"Not necessarily."
Because there are so many people in the caravan, it proves that there are many fat sheep, and they will also be targeted by some larger forces.
Lu Yao only hoped that their journey would be smooth and without any setbacks.
Lu Yao did not dwell on this topic for long. The children were still young. Although she did not want them to become naive and ignorant because they were too well protected, she also did not want to scare them.
After chatting with the two kids for a while, telling them a little story and asking them two brain teasers, Lu Mingxiu and Rong Yanhui came out of the inn.
"How?" she asked.
"Five days later."
Rong Yanhui and Lu Mingxiu said in unison.
Liu Yao chuckled, "Then we still have a few days to prepare."
After confirming the departure time, the group went to buy a horse and a carriage.
We are about to set off. There are six of us in this group, and having an extra carriage will make everyone more comfortable.
They then went to see Chu Xiangning and the others. When they heard that they were about to leave, Chu Xiangning, Sister Du and the others would have been lying if they didn't feel sad, but they were genuinely happy for them.
"We'll contact you once we're settled," Lu Yao said as they parted ways, looking at their reluctance to leave. "You should also remember to contact us."
Later on, Lu Yao mentioned that if there was anything, they could go to Rong Ji and they would help.
Chu Xiangning wiped away her tears and took notes carefully. Although they were living quite well now, they were a group of women after all, and there were always many inconveniences. Having local people to take care of them would provide an extra layer of protection.
After sincerely thanking Lu Yao and the others and sending them away, he returned and told the matter to a sister.
Everyone was delighted to hear her words. Did this mean that they no longer had to worry about being targeted by the locals?
"It's always better to be cautious," Sister Du reminded, "We don't have men to support us, so we have to stand up for ourselves."
She has become much tougher these days.
Everyone nodded.
Coming to this strange place, it was really difficult for a group of women to gain a foothold without any ability or backing. They all changed their previous cowardice and timidity and spoke much louder.
In addition to these, they also worked hard to learn the local language and tried to use the local dialect when speaking privately. After some effort, they finally reached a normal level of listening and speaking, and then they began to open a shop and do business.
Today, the business of the store is on track, and the neighbors get along well with the surrounding neighbors. Gradually, everyone has fallen in love with this place.
Now with the support of Rongji and Fushan Village behind it, life will be easier in the future.
Finally, Sister Du couldn't help but sigh: "It is our blessing to meet Yaoyao and the others."
"Yes, if it weren't for them, we don't know where we would be wandering now."
“Although this place is remote, I like the current situation.”
“…”
Lu Yao and others left Chu Xiangning and went to Rong Ji.
Rong Ji is their hard work, and now they still get a share of the profits. No matter how they start from, they hope to continue doing it for a long time.
Fortunately, the village chief did not disappoint them. Every time they went to the city recently, they would go to have a look. It turned out that they were all doing very well. Rong Ji’s business was better than before because of the addition of some varieties.
The group took a look at the door, said hello to the young man in charge of sales, and went to the market.
They have a lot of things to buy today, mainly to prepare for the journey.
Along the way, many familiar stall owners greeted them, wondering why these people were still there when the Rong family had left?
I was secretly hoping that they would go back to their old ways to take care of their business, but when I heard that they were just here to buy some daily necessities, I was a little disappointed, but not too lost.
Lu Yao and the others didn't stay here for too long. After buying everything they needed, they returned to Fushan Village.
In the following days, they were all busy.
Lu Yao was busy making long-lasting snacks and dishes to go with meals every day. Rong Yanhui and Lu Mingxiu wanted to help, but were rejected by Lu Yao. The two had nothing to do, so they finally went into the mountains with Mo Zhu.
This time, we stayed in the mountains for one night and didn't come back until dusk the next day.
This was the first time Rong Yanhui stayed out overnight, but for Lu Mingxiu and Mo Zhu, it was already a common occurrence. With the three of them together, Lu Yao was not worried.
She gave her man and brother a lot of life-saving things.
The day soon arrived before departure.
On this day, Rong Yanhui and Lu Mingxiu went to Village Chief Li's house to make the final handover.
Their yard was divided among the villagers, so they naturally had to return it, as well as the piece of land behind it.
Because of what happened to the Lai family, everyone in the village knew what extraordinary things they had planted, but no one dared to think about it, let alone pick some to take home. Now, hearing that it can be used as firewood after drying, Village Chief Li was a little worried. After hearing that there was no impact, he thanked them and said that he would arrange for someone to collect it as soon as possible.
Rong Yanhui then told them about Chu Xiangning and the others, asking them to take better care of them.
Village chief Li patted his chest and promised that he would never let anyone else bully those girls.
After saying this, Village Chief Li took out an account book and said, "This is Rongji's recent earnings. Take a look."
There are many expenses to be paid when one is away from home. The recent earnings have been quite considerable, and this dividend will be of some help to them.
Rong Yanhui did not hesitate to pay the bill and said a few more polite words before saying goodbye.
Village chief Li did not try to keep the man and sent him out of the hospital. He wanted to continue walking for a while, but was rejected by Rong Yanhui.
Watching the two men walk away, Village Chief Li couldn't help but sigh. Who could have imagined that this family would be pardoned in less than three months? Now they were going to return to the capital.
He was fifty years old, and this was the first time he had encountered such a thing.
Thinking about what happened in just a few months, he couldn't help but feel proud. He was grateful for his own nature of not making things difficult for others, and also grateful for the simplicity, honesty and obedience of the villagers in Fushan Village. If their village had treated the prisoners exiled here like other villages, he thought, they would definitely have missed out on the good life they have now.
Fortunately, the people of Fushan Village are very blessed.
After returning home, the family had dinner and went to bed early. They got up and cleaned up before dawn the next day.
By the time dawn broke, they had already finished breakfast, put the quilts and mattresses on the beds, and packed up everything.
After checking inside and out again to make sure nothing was missing, the group closed the gate and got on the carriage to prepare to set off.
There were two carriages, one for Mo Zhu and Lu Mingxiu, and one for Rong Yanhui and Lu Yao's family of four. Mo Zhu drove the carriage in front, and Rong Yanhui followed behind. After making sure that everyone was seated, he pulled the reins and whipped the carriage to set off.
When they passed by the village chief's house, they found that not only Village Chief Li but also many villagers were standing at the door. Everyone looked at them with reluctance and gratitude.
When Lu Yao heard the man's words outside, she opened the curtains and joined the others in greeting the village chief.
Lu Yao didn't know if her aunt and the others had encountered a similar scene when they left that day, but she was very moved at the moment. This scene might be replaced by theirs, but this feeling of being moved and having feelings for them was stored deep in her heart.
If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely find a way to benefit more people.
She thought.
Because they were in a hurry to meet up with the caravan, they didn't exchange greetings for too long. Rong Yanhui returned the house key to Village Chief Li, bowed to everyone, and continued driving the carriage to catch up with the one in front.
The sky was getting brighter and brighter. When it was completely light, they drove faster and soon arrived at the gathering place.
The place they had agreed to meet with the caravan was at the city gate, so they went straight there.
At this time, there were already a number of carriages and horses at the city gate. Rong Yanhui and his men did not rush in, but parked the carriage nearby. Finally, Lu Mingxiu and Rong Yanhui got off the carriage and went to find the manager of the caravan.
After confirming with the steward, they returned to the carriage and just had to wait for the caravan to set off and then they would follow.
After waiting for about quarter of an hour, the caravan's carriage started to set off.
One after another, when the carriages with the caravan logo had almost left, Mo Zhu and Rong Yanhui hurriedly drove their carriages to catch up.
Dozens of carriages formed a huge dragon, and on one side of the dragon, there was a strong man riding a horse at every interval, paying attention to safety at all times.
Seeing this scene, Lu Yao felt relieved.
I hope that this journey will be smooth and safe.
The way back is still along the national highway.
The caravan was very experienced in this area, and the itinerary was very tight. The same route took a much shorter time to go back, and in the evening of that day, they arrived at the foot of the mountains.
Instead of continuing on their journey, they chose a relatively flat place near a water source to settle down.
Lu Yao and the others did not choose a place near the water, nor did they dock near the caravan. Instead, they chose a place that was close to the caravan but not far from the crowd, so their safety and privacy were relatively guaranteed.
After a whole day's journey, everyone was exhausted and didn't want to move when they stopped.
As mentioned before, the current transportation is very backward. Even the official roads are not very flat. In addition, the carriages have no shock-absorbing and anti-vibration devices. It is not a very comfortable thing to sit in the carriage during such a high-intensity journey.
Lu Yao felt as if her whole body was about to fall apart.
It's also strange. When they came, they also rode in a carriage and arrived earlier than that person, but they didn't feel it was so hard at that time.
But if you think about it, they were able to complete a journey that would take nearly two days in one day, that makes sense.
They had a quick lunch and just made do with some dry food. Lu Yao planned to make some delicious food to nourish them in the evening.
They were already feeling so uncomfortable sitting in the carriage, and the two people driving the carriage in the sun were having it even harder.
Each person gets a bowl of pickled cabbage, pork and vermicelli soup, accompanied by steamed buns and steamed buns. Although simple, it is nutritious, healthy and filling.
After the meal, Lu Yao took out a plate of fruit, some dried meat, and spicy strips and placed them on the folding table. She invited everyone to come and eat, and then called Mo Zhu, who was busy running around, "Sit down and rest for a while."
Mo Zhu agreed with a smile, but waited until the pots and pans were cleaned up before coming to sit down.
"Brother Rong, you guys are quite elegant."
The manager of the caravan noticed the situation here when they took out the tables, chairs and benches. He was busy arranging the caravan's affairs before, and now that he had finished his meal and was almost done with his work, he took the time to come over and get close to them, wanting to find out something.
They are used to living in poverty all year round, but it is different for rich families. If they can buy these, they can make a lot of money by reselling them.
Rong Yanhui did not hide it and said that these were all researched by their uncle and family members.
These are not lies.
While making the waterwheel, they also mastered a lot of skills. Making a folding chair and a folding table was a very simple task.
What they lack is limited thinking and imagination. As long as they are given a direction, there will be endless surprises in the future.
When the manager heard that it was their invention, he was surprised, but also felt that it was natural. For a family that could make such a magical thing as a waterwheel, a folding table and chairs would not be a problem at all for them.
The manager asked how to calculate the price if I want to buy these.
Rong Yan looked back at his sister Yao, who shrugged, indicating that she would not participate.
The folding technology was completely figured out by the other party based on the video and had nothing to do with her.
In fact, the folding technique is not difficult. As long as you master the principles or read it a few times, any carpenter can do it.
Rong Yan thought about it and without hesitation, he drew a structural diagram of a folding table and folding chairs for him.
After receiving the structural drawings, the manager was ecstatic and had a better impression of the Rong family.
The boss had previously instructed that when meeting people from the Rong family, he should be as polite as possible, and try to win them over if possible, but don't offend them if he can't win them over. So now, has he offended them or succeeded in winning them over?
The manager took the blueprints and asked, "How much do you want to buy these blueprints?"
Rong Yan waved his hand back, "It's a blessing to have the caravan's protection. These are just flattering tricks, not worth it."
"How can that be done?" The person in charge is a businessman. It is his ability to obtain the greatest profit at the lowest cost, and he is proud of it. However, when facing the Rong family, he hopes that the other party will take the initiative to quote a price, so that he can feel at ease.
Rong Yanhui didn't know the value of the blueprint and looked at Lu Yao, who also looked confused.
In this era, intellectual property rights and national patents do not exist at all. Once something new comes out and becomes popular, it won’t be long before imitations emerge like mushrooms after a rain, quickly occupying or dividing the market.
So, even if the manager didn't mention the price and sold it privately, they wouldn't be able to say anything.
but,
The other party is asking now, and it seems that they have thought of another way to make money.
As soon as Rong Yanhui saw Yao Mei, he knew that the other party had no rules either, so he had no choice but to throw the question to the person in front of him: "Manager Zhang, what do you think is a suitable amount?"
If the other party offers a high price, then just treat it as making friends. If the price they offer is too low for you, they will just raise the price based on that.
As for the lion opening its mouth wide and scaring people away?
Rong Yanhui felt that there was no need to worry about this problem at all.
Manager Zhang didn't expect the other party to throw the question back to him. He looked bitter and said, "I'm just an errand boy."
"Manager Zhang, don't underestimate yourself," Rong Yan replied with a smile, "You can do whatever you want."
Anyway, no matter how much it is, it is an unexpected gain for them. As long as they don't commit crimes, they don't mind the money.
Manager Zhang didn't expect that this man, despite looking so young, was actually so difficult to deal with.
really,
The master is right. Everyone in the Rong family is a special person and cannot be fooled or offended.
He thought about it and finally quoted a price of one hundred taels of silver to buy the drawings of three sets of folding tables, chairs and stools.
After hearing this, Rong Yan raised his eyebrows. He had thought that the other party would give him twenty or thirty taels at most, but he didn't expect that the other party would change his previous stinginess and be willing to give so much. This made him a little hesitant.
He felt that these things were not worth the price at all.
"Manager Zhang, why don't you think about it again?" Rong Yanhui suggested sincerely, "You could also first understand the situation and ask more questions..."
Manager Zhang waved his hand. He had traveled extensively and had seen everything. As long as the operation was done properly, these folding tables and chairs would surely be popular and sought after.
Although,
One hundred taels of silver may seem a bit high at the moment, but it is worth it as I can get the blueprints and establish a relationship with the Rong family.
Rong Yanhui saw what the other party was thinking and thought for a moment. It was only fifty taels. Before Manager Zhang could say anything, Rong Yanhui spoke: "If Manager Zhang thinks it's too little, please give us a discount."
They followed the caravan, but gave the other party twenty taels of silver.
Manager Zhang wanted to make friends with them, but he had no good reason before. Not accepting the money would be too abrupt and counterproductive. Now that he has the opportunity to get close to them, why would he accept their money?
Rong Yanhui hoped for a better deal, but he never thought he would actually get nothing. "Manager Zhang, if this is the case, we will be embarrassed to contact you again if we need cooperation in the future."
When Manager Zhang heard this, he immediately became excited and asked, "What do you mean?"
Every member of the Rong family is outstanding, and their future achievements will definitely not stop there. He has a hunch that when he makes friends with them, the words "cooperation in the future" are by no means just a casual remark.
Manager Zhang thought about it and finally gave Rong Yan back sixty taels of silver, saying that this was the money for excluding the protection fee of the caravan and the money for purchasing the blueprints.
Rong Yanhui did not refuse him again.
In the future, some of his brothers will definitely be transferred to other places or work in different departments. He has a hunch that he will be able to use the caravan's connections in the future.
Then maintain it in advance.
Naturally, siblings Lu Yao and Lu Mingxiu also thought of this.
Lu Mingxiu gave Mo Zhu a look, and the latter went to get a folding stool. Manager Zhang wanted to build some relationship with them, so he didn't delay and sat down.
Only after sitting on it did he realize how sturdy this stool was.
Rong Yan replied, "Actually, this stool is not only useful when traveling, but it's also very practical at home. You can take it out when someone comes over, and put it away when you don't need it. It doesn't take up much space."
Many poor people live in very cramped places, with several members of a family squeezed together, leaving almost no extra space for these things. Some families eat while squatting in the yard with their bowls in hand or sitting directly under the eaves.
When Manager Zhang heard this, his mind expanded instantly and many money-making plans appeared in his mind.
Lu Yao brought out some snacks and placed them on the folding table. Rong Yan replied, "These are all made by my wife. Manager Zhang, please try them."
Manager Zhang had been craving for it for a long time, so he took a piece of spicy diced pork and put it in his mouth without hesitation. In an instant, his taste buds were filled with the spicy and fresh aroma. Although he was eating delicious food, he couldn't help but secrete more saliva.
"This taste..." After swallowing the meat in his mouth, Manager Zhang said with a sigh, "This taste is unique and delicious."
It is a very happy thing to have a bite of such delicious food when you are out and about, but I don’t know if they are willing to sell it.
Rong Yanhui seemed to see what he was thinking and took the initiative to say, "After we return to Beijing, we should do something to make a living. What exactly we will do has not yet been finalized."
It means that once you have an idea, you just need to wait for its implementation.
Manager Zhang's eyes lit up, and he immediately said that if there were any good things, their caravan must be considered first. The boss was honest and reliable, had a wide business, and their caravan was also very powerful. The boss had several such caravans.
But how long will these things last?
Rong Yan looked back at Lu Yao, who said that these were water-free and would last for ten days or half a month. In winter, it could be even longer.
certainly,
There are no plastic bags or vacuum machines now, otherwise it would last longer.
She couldn't help but rummage through the things in her space and couldn't help but sigh. She had all the things, but it was inconvenient to take them out and use them.
As for the cooperation that Manager Zhang mentioned, it is too early to talk about it now. After all, there is nothing yet, so it is just empty talk.
It’s not too late to discuss it after the product is made.
Manager Zhang also understood this logic, so he stopped dwelling on this topic and started talking about other things.
Putting aside their own little thoughts, everyone had a very happy chat.
As the sky darkened, Mo Zhu lit a fire, which made the people chatting at night more interested in talking.
Manager Zhang has traveled far and wide, visited many places, met many different kinds of people and things, and witnessed the customs and practices of various places. For Rong Yanhui and Lu Mingxiu, two people who are about to end their lives, this is an opportunity to understand Dayong from a different perspective, and they naturally will not let it go.
One side wanted to listen, the other side wanted to speak, and they hit it off immediately and had a very pleasant chat. In particular, Manager Zhang did not simply talk about his experiences, but also brought up the local situation, local officials and policies, and the actual situation of the people. This benefited Rong Yanhui and Lu Mingxiu a lot.
Not only them, but also Lu Yao and her two children listened with great interest.
After this was said, it was time for everyone to rest.
Manager Zhang still felt a little unsatisfied.
After all these years, it's rare for anyone to be willing to listen to him.
That's what he thought and said.
"Hearing Manager Zhang talk about it, it feels like I've been there all along, and I've benefited a lot."
“I wonder if I’ll have another chance to listen to it in the future?”
Rong Yanhui and Lu Mingxiu were also reluctant to leave. Manager Zhang laughed and said, "I'm afraid we'll have to come to the market to bother you in the future." He pointed to the snacks on the table. There were not many left, and most of the ones he had consumed went into his stomach.
Thinking of this, Manager Zhang felt a little embarrassed and coughed lightly, "Well, it's mainly because my sister-in-law's cooking skills are so good..."
At the end of the story, he was so embarrassed that he couldn't speak.
Lu Yao and the others did not laugh at him. Instead, they were happy that the other party liked their food. Lu Yao even went back to the carriage and filled a plate of dried meat and a plate of spicy strips for him, inviting everyone to try them.
Manager Zhang wanted to refuse, but when he thought of the brothers who had followed him through thick and thin, he didn't ask for it. But he was determined not to take it for free.
"Manager Zhang, please don't be so quick to refuse," Lu Yao said. "We've been asking you to take care of us along the way. This little bit of food is just a token of our appreciation."
"Yes," Rong Yanhui also chimed in, "If Manager Zhang feels embarrassed, please ask the brothers to take better care of us when they are on patrol."
Manager Zhang was persuaded, took some food, thanked them, and returned to their resting place.
But after a moment, there was a commotion over there. Lu Yao and the others looked at each other and gave each other a thumbs up.
With what happened today, the safety of the subsequent trip can be guaranteed.
Not only that,
If they want to do something later, such as being transferred to other places, having this relationship and connection will provide them with an option and opportunity.
Although it is too early to think about these things now, it is better to plan before taking action to be prepared for any eventuality.
It was getting late, and they had to get up early to travel tomorrow, so they packed up the tables, chairs and benches together, and then went back to the carriage to rest.
The carriage was specially designed by them, and it was a bit crowded for their family of four to sleep at the same time, but they built a partition and covered it with quilts, similar to bunk beds, for the two children to sleep on. As long as they didn't jump around and play, there was no problem for them to sleep. In this way, there was plenty of space for the two of them to sleep below.
A dreamless night.
The next day, Lu Yao and others got up early to prepare breakfast.
The caravan was in a hurry and they couldn't fall behind and delay others' travel plans.
Breakfast was simple, a bowl of noodles with soybean sauce and a poached egg per person.
The fried sauce was made in advance, filling two large jars, enough for them to consume along the way.
The noodles were kneaded and cut while they were chatting last night. Today, all they had to do was boil the water and put the noodles in to cook.
When Manager Zhang came over to return the plates, he saw them enjoying the delicious meal.
The air was filled with the rich aroma of marinated meat, which made him swallow his saliva.
After rejecting their offer to keep some food for him, Manager Zhang hurried back to his own territory.
"Manager, have you asked the Rong family? Are those delicious dishes really made by them?" A young man came forward and asked.
Manager Zhang rolled his eyes at the person who spoke: "If they didn't do it themselves, could it be you who did it?"
The man chuckled and said, "I'm just curious. We've traveled a lot and eaten a lot of delicious food, but what we had last night was truly different."
"Besides," he said flatteringly, "we can only make skilled crafts, but we can't make such delicious food."
Manager Zhang rolled his eyes at the man again: "So what if it is? So what if it isn't?"
What are these little bastards thinking about all day?
The young man next to him also came forward and said with a chuckle, "What do you think? Can we ask them to do some for us?" Fearing misunderstanding, he added, "We will pay them. We won't let them work for free."
"Yes, Steward, I haven't eaten so much in a long time."
"The few pounds of meat I managed to raise aren't even enough to eat."
“…”
"Alright, alright," Manager Zhang waved his hands, "Don't play the victim. I'm joining you all, too."
"That's why we should ask them for help, Manager," a clever guy analyzed. "We'll prepare the ingredients, pay them, and eat the food on the way. It'll keep us full and healthy, and we'll work harder."
"Yeah, those villains are scared and dare not attack!"
Seeing that they were talking with no change, Manager Zhang quickly stopped them and pointed at the surroundings: "Let's not talk about whether they are willing or not. Even if they are willing, will they do it with the conditions they have?"
Someone cleverly offered a suggestion: "We can't do anything for the next two days, but after we cross this mountain and enter the next town, shouldn't we rest for half a day? Then we can buy more ingredients and cook directly at the inn."
Manager Zhang didn't want to trouble others, but he couldn't resist these guys' nagging, so he had to give in and say he would go and ask. As for whether they would agree, he couldn't guarantee it.
The young men cheered, as if they had received a positive answer.
Manager Zhang smiled helplessly, but he couldn't bring himself to go to the house again without any shame.
but,
The next town is still two or three days away, so there's no rush.
After breakfast, everyone packed up and set off without any delay.
Lu Yao and the others were already prepared and just had to wait for the person in front to start walking and then follow him.
It took them several days to walk to this mountain range, but it would be much faster to go back.
The caravan rode at full speed and set off very early. They ate some dry food on the spot at noon and then fed the horses. The total journey took no more than half an hour. Even at night, they would not stop until they could almost see the road.
Lu Yao thought, if they weren't worried about safety, they would probably have traveled overnight.
These days, because she didn't want her family to have to sleep in the open, Lu Yao didn't rest in the carriage. Instead, she took out a special stove and cooked food in the carriage. This way, she not only killed the time, but also had food to eat when the carriage stopped, without having to rush to prepare food.
Of course, it was unrealistic to cook on a rough mountain road in a galloping carriage. Lu Yao had only found a legitimate and reasonable excuse for her behavior.
Due to limited space, Lu Yao directly threw little Yunhao and little Xinyue to her elder brother Lu Mingxiu. The two little guys did not insist on following anyone, but they felt a little aggrieved to be driven away like this.
"Haohao Yueyue, uncle will tell you a story."
The two little guys' eyes lit up, and they immediately abandoned their father and mother and happily got on their uncle's carriage. It seemed as if their pitiful and aggrieved look had never appeared.
Lu Yao couldn't help but laugh, but she was also very satisfied with the result.
Without the two children present, Lu Yao could use the space openly.
In this way, they traveled for two days and finally crossed the mountain range and reached the foot of the other side.
It was already late, so Manager Zhang did not let everyone continue. Instead, he stopped at a flat place and waited until tomorrow morning to set out for the town to rest and replenish supplies.
Mo Zhu had already laid out the tables, chairs, and benches. Lu Yao brought the prepared food down and placed it on the table. She then went to get the bowls and chopsticks, and told everyone to wash them quickly so that they could start eating when she came back.
Seeing that they had ready-made meals, the other people in the group were extremely envious. They had thought about learning to cook in the carriage, but without special stoves and pots and charcoal fire, it was simply impossible.
Manager Zhang was envious when he saw that they had hot and delicious food ready for every meal. He hesitated whether he should find a cook for the caravan. In this way, could they also enjoy such treatment?
Once this idea came to his mind, he couldn't stop. He decided to go back and discuss it with his boss to see if it was feasible.
But right now, he has more important things to do.
After two days of struggling, as he was about to reach the next town, he finally plucked up the courage under the resentful eyes of a group of guys. After everyone in the Rong family had finished eating, he went to find Rong Yanhui and Lu Mingxiu to explain his purpose.
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