Shen Ningsi glanced at Gu Hong when she heard this. In fact, in her memory, the man had not changed at all.
"The main target today is not this general. You don't need to waste your time on this general."
Gu Hong just glanced at him indifferently. He had heard enough of such flattering words and no longer showed any expression.
When had the villagers ever seen an official as high-ranking as Gu Hong? How could they miss such an opportunity to please Gu Hong?
"Oh, from what General Gu said, I'm afraid he doesn't want us to focus only on him and not on today's main event. General Gu, don't worry, we are all thinking about Madam Gu!"
"When we saw General Gu raising several children by himself, we knew he must be a man who values friendship and loyalty. Sure enough, even now that you've become such a high-ranking official, you haven't forgotten your wife and are still so considerate."
Looking at the jar beside him, his eyes rolled. "You could have completely handed these matters over to your own people, but you still came here in person. Isn't it obvious that you don't value matters concerning Madam so much that you would not let others handle them?"
The person who was speaking was recalling the words he had already prepared in his mind, while carefully observing Gu Hong's expression.
Seeing the boy's frown finally relax, he was delighted, knowing that he had hit the nail on the head.
"So, if you want to say something to the general, you might as well spend some time praising the lady."
Gu Hong did not respond to this person, but turned to look at Shen Ningsi, his long eyebrows raised slightly.
"It seems that everyone has sharp eyes and knows who this general is doing these things for."
Shen Ningsi's eyebrows did not move. It was obvious that what this person said did not stir up any waves in her heart at all.
"General, I think he's right. You don't have to do these things yourself. Aren't all those people under you there just to help you with the demolition?"
Shen Ningsi winked at Gu Xiuwen, "Wen'er, the general's status is noble. If we do anything for us, we might be criticized by the villagers. You heard it too. We just moved some jars, and some people said that we were enjoying ourselves. If General Gu does more in the future..."
Shen Ningsi just laughed softly when he said this, "In order to prevent the general from doing something in the future and putting us in an unkind and unjust position, there are some things we can do ourselves, so please don't bother General Gu."
From the corner of his eye, he saw that Gu Hong had changed his complacent look and frowned instead, but Shen Ningsi raised the corners of his mouth.
Of course, Gu Xiuwen only listened to Shen Ningsi's words. He raised his hand to pick up the heavy jar, but the next moment someone pressed his hand back.
"You little brat, this isn't the time to show off. There are so many things in here. If you accidentally drop them, your mother will be responsible for collecting them again."
Several people standing in the middle of the field were talking about something, but the villagers outside couldn't hear it at all. They could only see that Gu Hong's face suddenly darkened.
Those who had just seen Gu Hong respond to those flattering words were tempted to continue talking, but now, when they saw Gu Hong's expression, they all shut their mouths.
"Look at Gu Hong. He doesn't seem to react to what I just said. Such a high-ranking official has come to our Wanning Village. We must think of a way to make him work for the welfare of us in the capital."
"Yes, look at those people in the capital who are trying their best to build their hometown. I don't believe Gu Hong is really born to be rebellious and doesn't care about people like us."
"Okay, I think you are all overthinking it. Gu Hong clearly likes to hear those words just now. Maybe it's Shen Ningsi who doesn't want to hear them..."
The other villagers did not take this man's words seriously.
After all, in their opinion, Gu Hong is such a high-ranking official, and Shen Ningsi, who married Gu Hong when he was still a nobody, must have tried every possible means to tie Gu Hong to her side.
How could he have deliberately pushed Gu Hong out? They didn't believe it!
However, the truth is indeed like this, and it is Shen Ningsi who is unhappy.
"General Gu, in my opinion, even if I spend all my energy collecting these things again, it would be easier than being associated with the general and having to lower my principles after receiving a favor from him."
Shen Ningsi has made her attitude very clear. If she is given a chance, she will definitely run away with her children.
Seeing Gu Hong’s face darken, but his hands no longer stopped Gu Xiuwen’s movements, Shen Ningsi waved his hand gently.
"Wen'er, move the jar over here. It's okay. If you move slowly, it won't fall."
Different from the cold and hard tone when talking to Gu Hong, every word of Shen Ningsi was filled with tenderness.
Gu Hong looked at the tenderness in the woman's eyes, and the fingers on his side couldn't help but tighten.
He didn't know how to describe his current thoughts. He only knew that he also wanted Shen Ningsi to treat him with such a gentle look. He hoped that Shen Ningsi would also treat him as a relative.
"Everyone come and have a look. I have distinguished the different stages of potato growth."
The moment they heard Shen Ningsi speak, everyone immediately put the matter of pleasing Gu Hong behind their minds.
After all, the most important thing now is to feed themselves.
"Wen'er should have told you that if potatoes are placed in a cool, humid place, they will sprout green sprouts in about half a month. You must never eat potatoes that have sprouted; they are poisonous."
Shen Ningsi picked up a potato that was still covered in mud. It was no longer beige in color, but instead had a distinct green hue.
She pointed to the tiny sprouts that had just emerged from the top. "This part needs to be planted in the ground. When you cut the potatoes, be careful not to damage the roots. Otherwise, you have to cut off the main part as well."
Shen Ningsi picked up the sickle beside him and put it on the chopping board and started to cut.
"Hiss~"
Everyone focused their attention on Shen Ningsi's hands, and that was why everyone saw the wooden board shattered into pieces and the blade scratching Shen Ningsi's fingers.
"Ouch!"
Someone screamed, "Hurry up, Gu Xiuwen, hurry up and help your mother lick the blood. This sickle is not clean. When the lady asked us to prepare the sickle, we thought it was for cutting some weeds, but it looks like it was used to cut a poisonous snake a few days ago!"
After all, no one has used this vacant land for a long time.
They originally thought that Shen Ningsi disliked the uncleanness of this place and was planning to clear out the weeds around it to accommodate more people!
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