As soon as she opened the door and saw that it was her relative, a bright smile immediately broke out on her face.
Since being discharged from the hospital, Sun Hongqi has devoted himself to the cooperation project with Fengtai Village. As his leg injury has not healed, many specific tasks have been handed over to his younger brother Sun Hongbing.
Although Hongbing is not as quick-witted as his brother, he is obedient and sensible, and works carefully and meticulously. He strictly follows instructions and handles things in an orderly manner without making any mistakes.
"Cousin, uncle, and second cousin, you're finally here! Please come in and have a seat inside!"
Xu Qinghe parked the cart, led them into the main room, and then turned around to prepare tea.
"Xiaoyue, stop busying yourself. We're not tired after all this journey. Hey, where's my aunt? Why can't I see her?"
Qin Huixin looked around but didn't see Zhu Yunxiu, and she couldn't help feeling confused.
Compared with the restraint of Sun Fu and his son Sun Hongbing, Qin Huixin seemed more relaxed and at ease.
"Grandma is busy at the tofu workshop, where all her apprentices are. Lately, her physical and mental state has been particularly good. She leaves home early in the morning and doesn't come back until the evening."
Xu Qinghe gave a brief explanation, and suddenly realized that he was so young but was leisurely at home, while his elderly grandmother was working hard outside, and a sense of shame welled up in his heart.
Qin Huixin heard this and smiled comfortingly, "That's a good thing. For the elderly, finding something to do is good for both body and mind. It's better than staying stuck at home all day, which makes you more likely to get sick!"
She deeply understood that Xu Qinghe's feelings towards her aunt were pure and innocent, without any hypocrisy, and it was not to add burden to the old man.
Recalling the last visit, her aunt's cheeks were flushed with a healthy blush, and she was full of energy. It was obvious that her life was going well, which made Qin Huixin feel indescribable joy and relief.
Xu Qinghe nodded in agreement, his tone tinged with emotion. "That's true. In the early years, Grandma was depressed, and her health was declining. Now, she's out and about regularly, making many friends. She's in a good mood, and her health has improved a lot, as if she's several years younger."
As she spoke, she casually grabbed a handful of candy and shared it with Sun Fu and his son, Sun Hongbing. Her eyes were filled with enthusiasm and kindness. "Cousin, come and try these candies and fresh fruits. The village chief is probably still busy in the fields right now. I'll go get him, and then we'll go to his house and settle the accounts."
Considering that this is a transaction within the village, Xu Qinghe naturally will not handle it privately. Everything must be open and transparent to avoid unnecessary criticism in the future and putting himself in an indefensible situation.
"Okay, okay, don't worry, we have plenty of time to wait."
Sun Fu and Sun Hongbing seemed a little reserved when they received the candies, and were reluctant to enjoy them immediately. They just held them carefully in their hands, with a hint of nervousness and uneasiness in their expressions.
"Oh, don't be so polite. Just make yourself at home. You guys sit down and rest for a while. I'll go get the village chief and I'll be back soon!"
Xu Qinghe keenly sensed their discomfort and decided to leave without staying too long so that the family could relax more.
However, just as she turned to leave, Sun Hongbing suddenly stood up and said with a firm voice: "Cousin, I'll go with you."
Compared with their remote and secluded mountain village, the conditions here are a world apart.
Not only are there two small but profitable workshops in the village, but the villagers' living standards are also significantly higher.
At this moment, he finally understood why his elder brother sent him to discuss cooperation with the village chief as soon as he returned home without even taking a moment to rest.
At first, he did not have high hopes for this cooperation. He thought that even if Fengtai Village needed soybeans, the demand would not be too large, and it would be impossible to become a long-term cooperative relationship.
However, when he stepped into the village, even though he had not seen the workshops in person, after just a brief stay at Xu Qinghe's house, he already had a vague feeling that their family's life might really get better because of this opportunity.
My cousin is not only beautiful, but also smart and capable. The fact that she is the only soldier's wife in the village is enough to prove her extraordinaryness.
Such an excellent cousin is willing to lend a helping hand to them. It would be unacceptable if they still cannot seize this opportunity.
Xu Qinghe happily agreed to take him out for a look, then turned to Qin Huixin and said, "Aunt, you and your uncle can take a rest at home. Help yourself to whatever you want to eat. There's boiled water in the kitchen. Don't forget to add water after you finish your drink."
"Oh, we know. Don't worry about us. Just go and do your thing."
Qin Huixin smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits. She was full of admiration for her niece, whose merits were simply innumerable.
Xu Qinghe led Sun Hongbing out the door and, to ease his embarrassment, offered, "How about we go see the workshop in our village? I'll take you on a tour."
Sun Hongbing naturally wanted it very much, and quickly nodded and agreed: "Then I'll trouble you, cousin!"
A shy smile hung on the boy's slightly immature face. Xu Qinghe secretly sighed in her heart that it was the vitality unique to youth. It was something that she possessed in her eighteen-year-old body, but which was missing in her nearly thirty-year-old soul.
Although she looks only eighteen years old, her inner maturity has long surpassed her actual age. Facing such energetic young people, she can't help but sigh at the preciousness and beauty of youth.
"It's not a big deal. Your village is a long way from here. Come here more often with your cousin. I'll show you around more often. It's always good to expand your horizons."
Xu Qinghe acted like an older sister, carefully introducing the situation in the village to him, and first took him to the bean sprout workshop.
Here, bean sprouts are cultivated and pea flour is produced. Different processes are distributed in different rooms, which do not interfere with each other. Occasionally, they can cooperate with each other to improve efficiency.
The employees of the workshop were all carefully selected by Xu Qinghe. They are simple in nature, steady in their work, and never cause trouble.
Stability and responsibility are equally important. Once Xu Qinghe finds that someone has a slack work attitude, he will replace the person without hesitation.
There are many people in the village who are capable of doing this job, so everyone cherishes his or her position very much and dares not slack off in the slightest.
"Uncle Zhang, second brother and sister-in-law, this is my cousin Hongbing. He's here to deliver soybeans to the village. I'm bringing him here for a tour."
As soon as Xu Qinghe entered the door, he greeted everyone in the workshop. Everyone responded with warm smiles and praised Sun Hongbing for being handsome and capable.
The young man was shy and looked a little embarrassed when his face turned red after being praised.
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