Chapter 123 Qili Village and Shili Village Reunited
They also thought that Jiang Yang must be very reluctant to let them go and kept persuading them repeatedly in order to keep the thirty or so people from their two families.
Jiang Yang must have realized that he had made a wrong decision. It’s okay, there will be other families in the village walking with them later, and he will definitely be more aware of the mistake he made!
The two of them didn't waste any more time, leaving behind a sentence and walking away arrogantly: "Let's go ask the others, and come back later to get the route map!"
Seeing the two people walk away, Wang Cui wiped away her tears and apologized: "Village Chief, it's all because of our family. I'm sorry for putting you in such a difficult position."
Jiang Yang reached out to stop him and said briefly, "It has nothing to do with you."
He had this plan a long time ago, and out of friendship with fellow villagers he would not bring it up on his own initiative. But if they took the initiative to leave, he would not try to keep them, and would even be happy to see it happen.
The Zhang and Wang families left dozens more people in the team, which did look much larger, but those who were not united and did not help each other would only be a burden if they stayed in the team.
It’s okay if there are fewer people, they can be fewer but better.
Shen Qing was already setting off fireworks in his heart.
She always thought that following Mr. Jiang was an advantage, and that even a fool would know not to leave. She didn't expect that what she thought was an advantage was actually being taken advantage of in the eyes of the Zhang and Wang families!
They don't really think that only with the help of their two families can they arrive safely?
And now without these two families, the team will be unable to move forward?
I have to say, this understanding is really great!
The guilt on Wang Cui's face became even more intense.
Carpenter Guan said to Wang Cui, "Don't worry, the village chief is here, and we won't wait in vain. I've brought all the food with me, and I can make a cart in the next two days.
It's a little rough, but it doesn't affect its use. Xiangdong Xiangxi told me that when Brother Zhao gets better, he and Datao will move to the cart and they will take turns pulling it. After he is fully recovered, the cart can also be used to pull the young children.
This will save time and allow the injured to recover properly."
Wang Cui had been immersed in the sadness of her neighbors taking advantage of her family's misfortune, but the next moment, when she heard Carpenter Guan's words that he was always thinking about her family, her nose felt sore and she could no longer hold back her tears.
They have been dragged down by the Zhao family, but unexpectedly, instead of blaming her, they took the initiative to make plans for the head of the family, and their ideas were so thoughtful!
"Thank you, thank you! I, I..."
Wang Cui was choking up and couldn't speak, so Shen Qing could only change the subject and say, "Brother Zhao is injured. You can't skimp on food. Only by eating well and being full can you recover faster."
Speaking of food, Wang Cui was quite knowledgeable and responded, "You're right. We still have some chicken and duck eggs left at home. We originally kept them to nourish those who are physically strong, but now we've given them all to the head of the household. One a day, that's enough for a month or so."
Shen Qing was thinking about the person who had just crossed the gates of hell. One egg a day was obviously not enough nutrition.
But for the Zhao family, every egg they had each day was saved from their teeth. Even if they were willing to have more, they couldn't give him any.
There was also a whole cubic meter of fresh pork in the locker, which, along with the bacon, would provide meat for all three meals.
Lard and lard residue are both good things. I'll send some over later...
Wang Fugui and Zhang Heshun returned quickly, their faces gloomy and ugly.
Needless to say, everyone present understood that no one was willing to leave early with the two of them.
Jiang Yang didn't want to say more and handed over the route map. Zhang Heshun took it and left in shame.
Here, Shen Qing returned to his resting place. He first poured a small jar of lard, then wrapped a bulging bag of lard residue in oil paper, tied it carefully with a thin hemp rope, and took it to Zhao's house.
Before arriving at the Zhao family, Zheng Hui's voice was heard: "Why should we be so polite? I will send it to you only if I have it. If I don't have it, I can't give it to you even if you want it.
Besides, these few pounds of rice are for Brother Zhao, so just cook it for him. Nothing is more important than his health right now."
Wang Cui paused in her attempt to refuse, and said in a hoarse voice, "I, I, thank you."
"Your brother-in-law knows how to catch fish, so there is no shortage of fish. It's a pity that I don't have much oil at home, otherwise I could send some to you so that you can fry a fish every day and make fish soup, which is very nutritious." After Zheng Hui finished speaking, she was stunned to see Shen Qing coming over with a coarse earthenware jar.
Wang Cui also saw it and came forward.
Shen Qing smiled and said, "It's a coincidence. I sent some lard over, and the fish soup just happened to contain cooked longevity vegetables, so it can be considered a medicinal meal."
People these days are extremely lacking in nutrition. Millet and red date porridge are delicious foods that can nourish the body, not to mention fish soup.
She handed over the oil-paper bag she was carrying and warned, "This contains lard residue. Brother Zhao is injured, so don't eat too much greasy food all at once. Take out two or three pieces each time, chop them up, and mix them with wild vegetables and corn flour to make a dumpling soup that's easy to digest."
Wang Cui was at a loss and didn't know what to say.
In the past, it was considered very nice for neighbors to send each other a few eggs. Today, Zheng Hui sent rice, and Shen Qing sent lard and even a big bag of lard residue!
This, this is really too expensive. I don’t know whether I should accept it.
Just as he was hesitating, Zhao Mingyue's loud and clear voice came: "I'm late!"
The three of them looked over and saw Zhao Mingyue approaching with a bamboo basket. She said with a smile, "It's just that you're all here. I ground some tofu. You can take it back with you so I don't have to deliver it to every household later!"
Shen Qing was not polite. Zheng Hui was very surprised. "I have it too?"
Boss Zhao was injured, and it was a form of social interaction for neighbors to give each other gifts. How come her family also received some?
Zhao Mingyue said with a smile: "I'm not selling this. We've all worked hard these past few days. It's not easy to make tofu, so shouldn't we share some of it?"
Then he lowered his voice and said, "Originally, I should have sent it secretly, but now those two annoying guys have taken the initiative to break up. From now on, I don't have to hide what I eat or use anymore. It feels so good!"
Zheng Hui understood and raised the corners of her mouth.
Soon Guan Li brought a piece of smoked meat, Jiang Ying and Xu Hongmei brought malt sugar, Granny Qin brought more than ten salted duck eggs, and Feng Xing brought half a salted goose...
The entire open space was filled with a harmonious atmosphere.
On the other side, the Zhang and Wang families were packing up their things. They looked at Wang Cui's hands from afar, which were almost unable to move. Their eyes were about to spit fire!
Zhou Tian advised: "If we don't leave, we will have to give it as a gift. Now that we have saved a gift, we can actually make a profit."
The others thought the same thing and quickened their pace in packing up.
When the Wang and Zhang families appeared in Shili Village with a route map, Zhou Dashan was stunned.
The Wang and Zhang families from Qili Village wanted to join their village, why didn't anyone tell him?
Liu Sheng came out, curled his lips and smiled, "Dashan, what's that saying, some positions should be given to people with ability, right?
Look, you're the village chief and you still have to rely on Jiang Yang from Qili Village. If he doesn't leave, we can't leave. But now it's different. With Brother Fugui here, we can leave whenever we want!"
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