"Well, in the final analysis, it's because your grandfather, the village director, felt sorry for you two young couples and couldn't bear to see you suffer, so he ignored the Yin family's complaints and stepped forward to help you. It's really heartbreaking to see such a good family end up in such a mess."
The lady changed the subject and earnestly instructed, "Now that the family has been divided, you should just live your own lives well and don't cause any more trouble."
After saying that, the lady lifted the basket in her hand, then stepped aside to make way, motioning for the two to enter the house.
As they walked, she couldn't help but teasing Yin Yunjie, "You're so lucky, young man, to have found such a sensible and considerate girl. If it weren't for your wife, I, at my age, would have flown over long ago."
Yin Yunjie's gaze inadvertently swept across the person who was leaning against the village chief's wife.
Xu Qinghe, who looked well-behaved, pursed her lips slightly, feeling mixed emotions.
In his opinion, it is only natural to fulfill the promise in the contract written by the village director himself, and there is no need to deliberately flatter him.
Although he agreed that Xu Qinghe was tactful in handling interpersonal relationships, he himself could never learn to be that warm and thoughtful.
The village chief's wife sensitively caught Yin Yunjie's indifferent reaction.
His expression changed slightly, and there seemed to be a hint of awkwardness in the air.
Xu Qinghe was very perceptive and immediately noticed the subtle tension in the atmosphere. She then interrupted with a smile to smooth things over, "I knew that grandma loved me the most. If Yin Yunjie dares to let me suffer any injustice in the future, I'll come to borrow grandma's big broom and show him how powerful I am!"
The lady burst into laughter when she said this, but she still kept complaining, "Oh, don't drag me into your family affairs. I'm an old man who's been busy all the time!"
Amidst the laughter, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became relaxed and harmonious.
The corners of Xu Qinghe's mouth drooped slightly, and his lips pouted unconsciously.
With a glint of innocence and grievance in his eyes, he said softly, "Well, I'll go to grandma's house by myself and look for the legendary big broom."
"Hey, that's really strange,"
Hearing this, the other party frowned, and said with a hint of joking and confusion in his tone, "Why did you choose my humble broom?"
Xu Qinghe winked playfully. "Because Yin Yunjie has an indescribable fear of that old broom from grandma's house. If you use it to 'teach' him a lesson, he definitely wouldn't dare to even lift a hand in return."
After she finished speaking, she couldn't help laughing, and her laughter was as clear and pleasant as a silver bell.
"Hahaha, you clever little ghost, you always find ways to make people laugh."
The other party was also amused by these words, and his hearty laughter echoed in the room.
The two chatted and laughed all the way as they walked into the house.
The village director had already heard the laughter outside the door and was waiting in the hall.
Seeing his wife smiling because of their arrival, he felt a sense of relief in his heart.
Despite this, in order to maintain the dignity that an elder should have.
He maintained a stern expression, and only after the two of them were seated did he slowly begin to speak, "Regarding the promise I made all those years ago, it's time to publicly announce it. Even if doing so might cause dissatisfaction among the Yin family, that is my personal responsibility. You don't need to come all the way here just for this."
Although these words were spoken to everyone present, they were clearly a reminder to Yin Yunjie.
Xu Qinghe was quick to understand and immediately put away her smile, secretly praying in her heart that Yin Yunjie would be careful with his words and actions.
Don't make the atmosphere awkward.
After all, this conversation involved the crucial issue of whether they could obtain land to build their home in the future, and there was no room for error.
Fortunately, Yin Yunjie is not stupid in this regard and is well aware of the etiquette of interpersonal communication.
He calmly took out a pack of beautifully packaged Daqianmen cigarettes from his pocket.
He gently placed it on the table in front of the village chief and said politely, "In any case, I still want to thank you for your help. In addition, I came here tonight for another matter. I hope you can lend a hand."
Xu Qinghe stood aside, a hint of helplessness and amusement in his eyes.
I always call the village director "Grandpa" politely.
However, Yin Yunjie just called her uncle. This subtle difference made her feel as if she was "at a disadvantage" invisibly.
However, this detail did not attract the attention of others present.
The village chief took the gift, his expression slightly more amiable, and his tone much gentler: "Tell me, what do you need help with?"
Yin Yunjie calmly lit a match and carefully lit the cigarette for the village chief.
Amidst the smoke, his voice sounded steady and sincere. "Now that our family property has been divided, I've temporarily lost my stable home. Living with my wife's parents for a long time isn't a long-term solution. Therefore, I'm specifically asking for your help, Village Director. I hope you can approve a small plot of land so I can build two simple houses and make a home for Xu Qinghe and me."
Hearing this request, the village director felt relieved and the originally tense atmosphere relaxed.
The aroma of tobacco in the mouth seems to become more mellow because of the relief in the heart.
"That's understandable. There happen to be several plots of vacant land in the village that haven't been planned for use. I'll get the plans and let you choose whichever plot you like."
As soon as he finished speaking, the village chief stood up and walked towards the study.
At the same time, Xu Qinghe took the opportunity to get close to the village chief's wife.
Her face was full of smiles, her eyes tender and coquettish. "I knew that the village director loves us younger generations the most. If the weather is good in a couple of days, I plan to go up the mountain and look for some fresh wild mushrooms. I can fill a basket with them and make a pot of delicious mushroom soup for you two elders to nourish your bodies."
The older generation is always partial to young people who are filial and sensible.
The village chief's wife looked at Xu Qinghe, her eyes full of love and joy.
If Xu Qinghe had not been a married woman, I am afraid that the lady would have been eager to acknowledge this well-behaved granddaughter-in-law.
This love made the village head's wife unable to help but give Yin Yunjie a few more reminders: "Yin Yunjie, Qinghe is a rare good girl. You must cherish her and treat her well. Now that you have a family and a career, you should spend more time with her when you have time. Don't be like before, leaving home for years at a time."
Yin Yunjie deeply felt the kindness of the village director's wife. A gleam of gratitude flashed in his eyes, and he nodded solemnly.
Not long after, the village chief's weathered hands.
Holding a yellowed topographic map tightly, he slowly returned to the table that had been worn smooth by time.
He gently spread out the map, like an ancient and mysterious map slowly unfolding before everyone's eyes. "Come and take a look. Which one do you like? In this land teeming with life, different locations have different prices and each offers its own value."
Xu Qinghe didn't have any special requirements for this. Her thoughts were as clear as her eyes.
Clean and pure, get closer and watch.
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