The village director also severely criticized Aunt Guo, "The boss is willing to pay a high price for our apples. That's because the boss is kind. Why don't you thank him and make things difficult for him? If everyone is like you, who will dare to come to our village to buy apples in the future?"

The village director is worthy of being an official. He is very experienced in putting accusations on people.

But he forgot that it was he who first led the villagers to surround Shen Mingzhu and his group.

Although the Guo family is selfish, the village director and villagers are not upright either.

If Shen Mingzhu doesn't agree to take the 2,500 kilograms of apples today, it's unknown whether she can leave Hongxing Village safely.

Aunt Guo was scolded so much by the villagers and the village director that she felt ashamed, and the two daughters-in-law of the Guo family didn't dare to say a word.

No matter how powerful they are, they dare not go against the village director and the entire village.

…

The results of the lottery came out quickly.

The Guo family also participated in the drawing of lots, but unfortunately they were unlucky and did not win.

Instead, the troublemaker Li Tiedan was caught and got the chance to sell 500 kilograms of apples. He happily followed the other people who drew the lot and ran home to move the apples.

The villagers who didn't draw the lot could only disperse with regret.

Shen Mingzhu took out two yuan and handed it to Grandpa Guo. Under the surprised and puzzled gazes of the Guo family, she explained calmly: "This is the lunch money for the four of us."

This is to draw a clear line between themselves and the Guo family.

Uncle Guo's lips twitched, wanting to say something to mend the relationship, but he was tongue-tied and didn't know what to say.

Seeing that Uncle Guo didn't extend his hand, Aunt Guo hurried over and took the money.

"Boss, you are a kind-hearted person. You will surely be blessed in the future. Please be kind and take the apples from my house."

Shen Mingzhu: "It's not that I don't want to do good deeds, but I'm powerless. I don't have that much money, and my car can't fit it."

"How can your big boss be out of money? The gold ring on your hand is worth a lot of money." The second daughter-in-law of the Guo family continued.

Shen Mingzhu glanced at him with a half-smile, "You are really interesting. I came to your house to pick up apples, but you set your eyes on my jewelry."

Aunt Guo glanced at the second son's wife, then turned to Shen Mingzhu and smiled, "Boss, she is ignorant, don't bother with her. If we can't harvest the apples today, we can harvest them tomorrow, right?"

"Given the situation today, do you think I will dare to come to your village to pick apples next time?"

Aunt Guo was speechless.

"Let's go. It's not early yet. Let's go back early after harvesting the apples." Pei Yang pulled her over, called Lao Zhu and He Tao, and left without looking back.

The Guo family looked at the backs of the four people and felt extremely regretful.

…

At the entrance of the village, the vendor, who had collected all the apples, was not in a hurry to leave. Instead, he came over to watch Shen Mingzhu collect the apples and talked to her.

"Where are you going to transport this cargo?"

"For my own use."

Seeing that Shen Mingzhu was tight-lipped, the trafficker tactfully stopped asking and instead teased her, "Everyone is charging four or five cents this year, but you fools are here to charge eight cents. It would be strange if these villagers would let you go."

Shen Mingzhu smiled bitterly, "This is my first time in this business, I have no experience."

After hearing what she said, the dealer comforted her, "It's okay. In business, there are gains and losses. I have been in this business for five or six years, and I have suffered losses of varying sizes eight out of ten times. Just think of it as paying for a lesson."

The vendor was in a hurry to sell his goods, so he left after chatting for a cigarette.

However, before leaving, Shen Mingzhu asked the other party for contact information.

…

The mountain road was rugged, and in order to prevent the apples from being damaged, Shen Mingzhu asked the village for several large bundles of dry straw, which she laid between the bottom of the car and the apples to act as an anti-collision protective layer.

But in this way, the entire carriage was filled with apples and straw, and there was no room for people to sit.

Shen Mingzhu and Pei Yang could squeeze into the passenger seat, but Shen Chaobei and He Tao could only hang on the rear of the car like taillights.

It's so cold today, the wind on my face hurts like a knife.

Shen Chaobei was fine, he was one of ours, and He Tao came purely to help, but Shen Mingzhu felt very sorry that he had to suffer like this.

I can only remember this favor in my heart and repay it double in the future.

This sitting position was not comfortable, as men's leg bones were very hard, and every time the car bumped, her head would hit the roof.

After several collisions, Shen Mingzhu simply leaned her head on Pei Yang's shoulder.

Pei Yang hugged her waist tightly and looked at her with his eyes downcast. "What were you talking about with the trafficker just now? You seemed so happy."

Shen Mingzhu joked, "We had a very pleasant chat. I also left his address. I will go to see him when I am free."

Pei Yang gritted his teeth, "You dare."

Shen Mingzhu snorted, "Let me see if I dare."

Seeing that the hard approach didn't work, Pei Yang softened his tone, "You are not allowed to go. I'm jealous."

Shen Mingzhu glanced at him with amusement, "If I'm not going, then you go."

Pei Yang hugged her tightly angrily, "I won't go either."

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"If you don't go, how can we talk about business?"

Pei Yang is a smart man. After hearing what Shen Mingzhu said, he understood her intention.

"You haven't told me what you're going to do with all these apples."

"I'll tell you when I get back."

The car was shaking so much that Shen Mingzhu almost fell asleep.

She nestled in Pei Yang's broad, warm embrace like a cat, resting her head on his shoulder, "I'm going to sleep for a while."

"Well, go to sleep."

Pei Yang raised one hand to support the back of her head so that she could sleep more peacefully.

Old Zhu glanced at the couple, and a smile of emotion appeared on his face, "I really didn't realize that you are such a doting wife."

"She is young, what can we do if we don't pamper her a little?"

Pei Yang seemed helpless, but his tone was doting.

Before getting married, his ideal wife had always been like his elder sister Pei Wenping.

Capable and skillful, she can handle both housework and cooking.

Of course, his current wife possesses all these qualities, even better, and at the same time has the tenderness and charm of a young woman.

Especially the way she looked in his arms at night, so gentle and charming that he could not stop.

…

It was already dark when we returned to the food factory.

Du Juan was a thoughtful person. She kept the food warm in the pot so that the four of them could have hot meals as soon as they returned.

After filling their stomachs, Lao Zhu and He Tao helped unload the apples into the warehouse before leaving.

After cleaning up the kitchen, Du Juan carried Daya and went back to her residence with Shen Chaobei.

After checking the doors and windows, Pei Yang walked into the office. When he saw the mother and son sitting side by side on the sofa waiting for him, his expression softened.

He walked up to the mother and son with his long legs, rubbed their heads with his left and right hands, and said, "Let's go home."

Shen Mingzhu held his hand and pulled him to sit down, "Take a break."

Pei Yang sat next to her, stretched out his hand to hold her in his arms, and said affectionately: "Are you tired? Do you want me to carry you back?"

"I'm not that squeamish. Just sit for a while."

Pei Yang naturally agreed to her request. Not only would he sit for a while, he would have no objection even if the couple sat there until the end of time.

Pei Ziheng raised his beautiful white face and said, "Mom, you bought so many apples, are you planning to make some new snacks?"

Shen Mingzhu did not answer her son's question immediately, but apologized to the father and son.

Second update~ 　　 　 (End of this chapter)