Chapter 132 Peach Blossom Wine
Jiang Mi had been lying in bed sleeping for a long time, and now she just wanted to get up and walk around. She ate her meal first, and then went out to bask in the sun. She remembered everything she had said to Huo Ran yesterday.
It's strange, really. Why did she tell Huo Ran all this? They weren't that close, yet she seemed so easily drawn to him, pouring her heart out to him. It was as if, subconsciously, she felt Huo Ran was someone she could trust.
But now is not the time to think so much. Mother is right, she and Huo Ran are not a good match at all, and she should stop dreaming of a toad eating swan meat. This man has earned her her first money. Once she uses this money to do some business, at least her family will be well-off for the next few decades.
Jiang's mother diligently led the workers in planting corn in the fields, and the potatoes would soon be ripe as well. It was a busy time in the fields, while the eldest son's family was busy with the restaurant business. Jiang Mi felt that this kind of life was truly promising.
She told Jiang Yan about her idea of making wine, and Jiang Yan said with a worry, "There are quite a few men who like to drink, but they can't afford anything particularly expensive. Besides, we don't have any good wine sources or secret recipes. Other shops are selling the wines we bring in, so there's nothing to attract customers."
Just then, the system, which hadn't appeared for a long time, suddenly spoke.
[Complete the disaster relief mission to receive a recipe for Peach Blossom Wine]
"What? Relief for disaster victims? What disaster victims?"
Jiang Mi was completely bewildered. Where did these disaster victims come from? Although this year's harvest wasn't as good as in previous years, surely everyone was at least able to afford food?
The crops of the villagers in Qingyun Village have been ravaged by locusts, resulting in a complete crop failure this year. Don't forget that your ultimate mission is to clear your name and be a good woman. A good woman, of course, should repay evil with kindness and save the people.
Jiang Mi's face darkened. Some villagers in Qingyun Village had never offended her, but she wished she could starve people like Village Chief Yang and Yang Liu to death. She was not that noble.
[The task must be completed, or you will be punished with electric shock.]
Ginger Honey: ...
She didn't want to be a good woman, but since she had benefited from the system, she could only do as the system said. After all, she hadn't been clicked in a long time, and she didn't miss the feeling of being clicked at all.
Moreover, she really needs the secret recipe for the wine right now. Since it would also benefit her, why not do it? Consider it a good deed and gain her a good reputation.
"Here's what we'll do, brother. I'll take care of the wine. You don't need to worry about it. Just focus on getting the restaurant up and running, and leave the rest to me."
Jiang Yan asked curiously, "What's your plan? I heard you went drinking with Young Master Huo yesterday? How can a young lady like you drink with a man in a restaurant? What kind of behavior is that? Luckily, Young Master Huo is a good person. What if you ran into a bad guy?"
Jiang Mi didn't say anything. It turned out that her older brother also thought highly of Huo Ran and felt that everything would be fine if she was with Huo Ran. It turned out that everyone trusted Huo Ran so much.
"Okay, I understand. I won't do it again next time. Don't worry, I have my own way of doing it."
Jiang Yan thought about how Jiang Mi had gotten the sweet potatoes and corn from somewhere, and figured she must have her own method, so she didn't ask any more questions.
Jiang Mi ran to the county town again. As soon as she arrived at the county government office, she saw Yang Liu lurking outside, peeking in as if she wanted to go in.
What are you doing here?
Jiang Mi's sudden words startled Yang Liu. She patted her chest with lingering fear, her eyes blazing with fury as she looked at Jiang Mi.
"what you do?"
Jiang Mi said strangely, "What do you mean, 'What am I doing'? What are you doing? Judging from your guilty look, you're definitely not up to any good, are you?"
Yang Liu was right. She avoided Jiang Mi's gaze, glanced around, and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? I was just passing by. What's it to you? You're such a busybody."
She hadn't expected to run into Jiang Mi here. She had come secretly because she couldn't stand that old man, Village Chief Yang. He was treating her less and less like a human being, and more like a maid. If the county magistrate could take a liking to her, she could rise to a higher social status.
Let's see who dares to bully her or look down on her now!
Jiang Mi didn't care what Yang Liu was up to; she just subconsciously felt that Yang Liu was up to no good, so she naturally had to be on guard.
"Whatever, I don't want to see you right now, so you'd better stay away from me."
After Jiang Mi finished speaking, she turned around and entered the magistrate's mansion. The people at the door didn't even stop her. Instead, they respectfully called out, "Miss Jiang."
Yang Liu, however, was kept outside and not even allowed to look at him. This differential treatment deeply stung Yang Liu's eyes.
"Jiang Mi, you know I can't get in, so you're just showing off in front of me, aren't you? Hmph, just you wait and see, sooner or later I'll trample you under my feet!"
Jiang Mi went straight to Zhao Decai's study as soon as she entered. On the way, she met Zhao Decai's daughter, Zhao Lianlian, who smiled sweetly at Jiang Mi and said, "Sister Jiang is here."
Jiang Mi liked her very much and patted her head: "Yes, what are you busy with?"
Zhao Lianlian said shyly, "My dad is getting me and Douzi engaged. I embroidered a purse for him myself and am going to have someone send it to him."
Seeing the sweet smile on her face, Jiang Mi felt a little envious. Such pure feelings were so precious and rare.
"Really? Then congratulations in advance."
Zhao Lianlian smiled shyly: "My father is in the study. Please go in."
Jiang Mi nodded and went inside. Zhao Decai seemed very busy, but his eyes lit up when he saw Jiang Mi come in.
"Jiang Mi, you're here? I've been wanting to see you. Sigh, I'm so worried lately."
"What's wrong?" Jiang Mi and Zhao Decai were already quite familiar with each other, so the traditional greetings were waived when they met. "Did something go wrong with the water diversion?"
"No, it's Qingyun Village... Sigh, to be honest, this matter has put you in a difficult position." Zhao Decai knew about the feud between Qingyun Village and the Jiang family, and he was hesitant to speak at this moment.
Jiang Mi had a rough idea of what was going on, and considering the tasks and benefits the system offered, she still had to do them.
"What's wrong? Just tell me, maybe I can help you in some way."
Zhao Decai hesitated for a moment before saying, "I don't know if you've heard about what happened in Qingyun Village. Their crops have been almost completely eaten by locusts, leaving very little. Now the people have no food stored at home, and we don't know how they'll get through this winter."
Jiang Mi remained silent, waiting for Zhao Decai to speak.
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