Zhong Yuxiu looked at Yan Rushan, then back at the old man. What could she say? It was indeed nice to be in the mountains. Breathing the natural air made one feel refreshed.
"Grandpa, my wife and I are going for a walk in the mountains." Yan Rushan changed the old man's words. There are some things that he, as a man, can do; he can't put all the blame on women.
Yan Guofeng asked, "Walk? You're just going for a walk? Then what about the wild rabbits you brought back?"
"grandfather!"
"It's no use calling me grandpa. Don't go to the mountains anymore."
Yan Rushan was about to say something, but his hand was grabbed and he turned to look at his wife.
Zhong Yuxiu said, "Grandpa, we'll listen to you and avoid going up the mountain. But after spring comes, there will be plenty of wild vegetables and edible mountain products. Can we go up there then?"
"Are there no wild vegetables at the foot of the mountain?"
"You're right. There are wild vegetables at the foot of the mountain, but those in the mountains are tastier. They're more delicate, and because they grow in different places, they taste different." She used an example to convince the old man, "Look, isn't wild game from the mountains chewier than farmed? It's also more chewy and has a special fragrance. The same goes for wild vegetables, don't you agree?"
Yan Rushan nodded in agreement, and Yan Guofeng noticed. He pointed at him and said, "Still nodding, still nodding! I know you're capable, but you still dare to take your wife to the mountains? At this time of year, there's no place to find wild game in the mountains. Don't think you don't know."
So, the old man was angry because they ran into the mountains, not because they went up the mountain.
"Grandpa, we were wrong. We won't go deep into the mountains anymore. There are a lot of good things outside the mountains. They start to sprout in spring. We found a bamboo forest on the other side. They're small, spotted bamboos, and there are a lot of other bamboos around them. We can dig up some young bamboo shoots and eat them. We can also wash them and pickle them. The pickled bamboo shoots will definitely be great for making duck soup."
Zhong Yuxiu took the lead in giving in, and the old man stopped while he was ahead. "Young bamboo shoots are delicious, and pickled bamboo shoots are also good. We can bring some back. The children haven't eaten them yet. Bamboo shoots are a good thing, but I don't dare give them to them."
Bamboo shoots are good, and can be stir-fried with meat, stir-fried, or stewed in soup; the only downside is that children have weak stomachs, and bamboo shoots are a burden to their stomachs.
“It will be edible in a few years.”
"Yes! It will take several years." The old man dropped the previous topic.
Zhong Yuxiu asked, "Grandpa, are the carts for the children ready?"
"It should be soon. The Chinese New Year has passed, so it should be soon. The main thing is that they have never made this kind of cart, so they need time to learn it. I'll go ask them after lunch." said Mr. Yan.
Zhong Yuxiu nodded, "Thank you, Grandpa."
"What are you thanking me for? With the cart, it's much more convenient for me to take them out for a walk. The only problem is that the roads in the village are all muddy, and it's not easy to push the cart out, and it's bumpy." This reminded him of the flat roads in the city.
"It's a simple matter. I'll ask someone to come over and repair the road and pave it all over here." Yan Rushan agreed without hesitation.
Yan Guofeng said, "It's all very well for you to call in people to repair the road, but you have to discuss it with the village cadres first. After that, they will come forward to mediate. At that time, it will definitely occupy the villagers' land. You can't do this yourself. The village cadres have to intercede."
"Grandpa, don't worry, I have a plan in mind. If they are willing, I will repair the small path in the village. If they are not willing, it's okay. We will build the road in and out of the village to the doorstep. It will be much more convenient for you to push the children for a walk." The distance from the doorstep to the village entrance is not short, and it is not a bad thing to walk back and forth every day.
It is indeed not a good thing for the old man to stay at home all day long, but he has to take the children with him when he goes out; he feels uneasy without them, unless he waits until the children fall asleep before going out to chat with people.
If the road is repaired, the old man can push the children for a walk on the road by himself.
"It shouldn't be a big problem. Someone is paying for the road construction for free. Once it's completed, it will be convenient for them to go in and out. It will also be easy to find a way to make a living. They won't have to worry about the road being too bad and making it inconvenient to go in and out." The villagers don't have to pay for the road construction. It will just occupy some marginal fields, which is not a big deal.
After the discussion was complete and lunch was over, the old man and Yan Rushan went out together; the old man went to find a craftsman, while Yan Rushan went to see the village chief. When they told him about the road construction, the village chief was overjoyed. This was a good road that had come to him for free. Once the road was built, wouldn't it be easier to develop the village's livestock industry?
We should learn from Yan Rushan's frog farm. We shouldn't be copying them, but rather emulating their scale. They don't raise frogs, but chickens, ducks, pigs, and other animals, and sell them when they grow up. In the past, the roads were bad, making it difficult to transport chickens, ducks, and pigs, and no cars were willing to come. Now things are different. The road has been built to Zhongguancun, and if it could also reach Hongxing Village, that would be a great thing.
The village chief grinned happily, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth.
"Mr. Yan, thank you so much. Ever since you and your family moved into the village, you've been so thoughtful about it. You've given us jobs, solved the problem of children not being able to go to school, and now you've even asked us to pay for the road repairs. It's really too much trouble for you."
"Village chief, you are being serious. I can only say that the job quota is suitable for you. The funding issue was proposed by my grandfather. My wife is kind-hearted. She founded a charity foundation in the city before. The issue of children's education in the village is just a matter of convenience. You don't need to thank me many times." Yan Rushan said all the polite words.
The village chief rubbed his hands together and said, "We all remember your kindness to the village."
"If the village chief keeps saying this, I won't dare come next time."
That won't do.
The village chief rolled his eyes and asked, "When do you think we're going to start building the road?"
"It's undecided. After discussing it with you, I'll send someone to measure it and determine the area required for road construction before I can allocate the funds. Don't worry, if there are no unexpected events, I will definitely fulfill my promise."
He can still guarantee this.
The village chief nodded repeatedly, "Of course I believe you. I just want to confirm the time so that I can make arrangements."
"After you discuss the scope of the road construction with the village cadres, let me know and I will send someone to measure it." Funds can only be allocated with a budget. You can't just allocate as much as you want. That's not doing a good deed, that's being taken advantage of.
"Okay, okay. I'll call a meeting of all the cadres right away. Once I'm confirmed, I'll come to you as soon as possible. I'm wondering if you're in the village today?"
"Yes, I will stay in the village today."
"Okay, I know what to do."
After sending Yan Rushan out of the house, the village chief hurriedly called on his family to notify the village cadres to come quickly; when the Wang family heard that the Yan family was going to build a road, they ran away very quickly. This was a good thing, and they didn't have to spend any money, and they could get a good road for free.
Good news, great news! Such great news!
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