Chapter 187: Human Relations
Everyone present could guess who the blind person was.
Ye Mingzhu chatted with the clan leader for a few more words, and then the village chief came back. He asked someone to notify all the villagers to gather at Youshi.
At this time, most people are at sea, with only women and children left at home. At the hour of You, most people will come back except for a few who stay at sea overnight.
"Then I'll go back first. I'll go under the tree at Youshi." The patriarch asked Ye Lang to help him up and go home first.
Ye Mingzhu also stood up. Ye Wu avoided the clan leader's gaze and winked at her.
Ye Mingzhu wanted to laugh, but looking at the clan leader in front of her, she forced herself to hold it back.
They respectfully sent the clan leader away, and Ye Wu rushed to Ye Mingzhu's side: "Sister, I don't need to thank you for your kindness. You will be my sister from now on."
Ye Mingzhu looked at Ye Wu's serious expression and found it a little funny: "Fifth brother, I am your sister. Besides, you thanked the wrong person this time. It was Brother Yu who helped you. He told the government that you were capable."
Ye Wu glanced at Jiang Hongyu in disbelief, but Ye Mingzhu didn't need to lie about such a thing. He stood up straight and bowed to Jiang Hongyu: "Brother-in-law, it was Fifth Brother who was wrong before. From now on, Fifth Brother will protect you."
Jiang Hongyu found it a little funny. Ye Wu was really a man of temperament.
"What are you talking about, Fifth Brother? We are all family." He gave Ye Wu a light support.
"Fifth brother, if anyone asks, just say that you once met the county magistrate, and that's why you were able to become the manager."
Ye Wu was a little confused but he immediately patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, brother-in-law, I will definitely not drag you and my sister down."
Ye Mingzhu looked at the two men's cautious expressions and said with a smile: "Fifth brother, don't be so nervous. It's okay."
Ye Wu thought for a moment, looked around, and whispered, "That guy Ye Yunkang has been going out to sea every day lately, looking for treasure. He even has to ask Brother Jian to follow him, and he hasn't caught a single fish since he came back."
Ye Mingzhu nodded nonchalantly: "Over the years, he has rarely gone to the sea seriously. He only went to the sea when grandpa was alive, and then when there was no need."
"Fifth brother, you don't have to worry about them. As long as you do your job well, no one can take away your position as manager."
"The people who came this time are close to the county magistrate. You must work hard and never be careless. Next year, marry me a sister-in-law and give birth to a big fat son. Then my uncle and aunt will be relieved in the underworld."
Ye Wu had a bitter smile on his face. In the past, people said that he was a second-rate person and had no parents. No one was willing to marry their daughter to him. His aunt even had a fight with others over this matter. If he could have a serious job, his uncle and aunt who treated him as their own son would feel much more relieved.
"Don't worry, sister. I will do my best." Ye Wu made up his mind that he must not embarrass his sister.
"Well, I believe in Fifth Brother. Fifth Brother, I'm going to Third Uncle's house, you don't have to follow me." Ye Mingzhu asked Ye Wu to go and get busy.
Ye Wu rolled his eyes and understood what Ye Mingzhu meant. He whispered, "Third Uncle's family is doing much better now. Third Aunt's salted fish is selling well these days."
Ye Mingzhu knew what he meant. He meant that even if he lost his job collecting pearls, Uncle Ye's family would not live a bad life.
Who says Ye Wu has no parental guidance and is like a second-rate kid? In his opinion, Ye Wu is more sensible about human relationships and worldly affairs than many people in the village.
After saying goodbye to Ye Wu, Ye Mingzhu and Jiang Hongyu walked towards Uncle Ye's house while chatting and laughing.
When someone saw Ye Mingzhu, they greeted her and asked her if she would not return to the village in the future. She responded with a smile, saying that Jiang Hongyu was working in the town and she naturally had to accompany him.
Some people also asked her why she came back today, and she always said that she came back to get some things and then went back to the village to visit her elders.
Someone with a curious mind asked if they wanted to go see Uncle Ye. Ye Mingzhu smiled faintly. Someone had already pulled the man's clothes, so Ye Mingzhu took the opportunity to leave.
"You know Mingzhu and Ye Dahai's family don't get along, yet you're still trying to make things difficult for them."
"I'm not wrong. Isn't Ye Dahai an elder in her family?"
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Ye Mingzhu ignored the voice behind her. The busyness of this period had made her forget the disgusting things done by Uncle Ye's family, and she didn't want to mention those people anymore.
By the time she reached Uncle Ye's house, Ye Mingzhu's mood had adjusted. She gently pushed open the door of Uncle Ye's house and saw Fang sprinkling salt on the fish in the yard.
"Mingzhu? Why are you back today?" Fang quickly put down the salt shaker and wiped her hands with a cloth beside her before stepping forward to pull her along. "Let me take a look. It's been so long since I last saw you. Haven't you grown taller and whiter? It's true that the climate and soil in this town are nourishing."
Ye Mingzhu laughed out loud at Fang's exaggerated tone, "Aunt, I've only been living in town for a few days. Besides, our village is so close to town, the climate and soil are the same."
"If it were the same, why would so many people be rushing to town?" Fang had her own reasons. "Is Yun'an back? Why are there only the two of you today?"
"Well, let's go back to the village to get some things and come to see Uncle and Aunt." Ye Mingzhu took out a pearl bracelet and gave it to Fang: "Aunt, this pearl bracelet is for you. I heard it's a new style in town."
The gift boxes they brought back this time were quite nice, and they were given to the clan leader's family and the village chief's family respectively. Ye Mingzhu simply gave one of the new jewelry sent by Linglong Pavilion to Fang, which was not considered rude.
Fang waved her hands and refused to accept it: "You little girl, why are you so polite when you come to Third Aunt's house?"
"Aunt, it's just a pearl bracelet. You see, it only has pearls and a rope. It's not some precious jewelry. I have one too. You can just wear it for fun." Ye Mingzhu said as she put the bracelet on Fang's wrist.
The white pearl bracelet made Fang's arm seem even whiter. Fang's face was filled with joy. She paused as she was about to take off the bracelet and asked, "Is this bracelet really not expensive?"
"Of course it's not expensive. Uncle San goes to the town to deliver pearls every day. You can ask Uncle San." Ye Mingzhu held Fang's hand and said with a smile.
"That's good. Thank you Mingzhu. My daughter is really thoughtful. Look at those two brats. They just read books and go out to play all day long. They don't even offer to help me do anything." Fang sighed for a moment.
Ye Mingzhu smiled, she knew Fang was just talking.
"Aunt, isn't Uncle at home today?" Ye Mingzhu saw that Fang was the only one in the yard.
"Your third uncle went to the next village to collect pearls. He said he would be back for lunch today. If you want to find your third uncle, just wait a while. It's just right that you will have lunch at your third aunt's house at noon and try her cooking." Fang was also a wonderful person. She knew that Ye Mingzhu and the others must have come for something.
"Okay, I'll trouble you today, Aunt San." Ye Mingzhu stayed without hesitation, "I'll help you cook."
Fang recalled Ye Mingzhu's "great achievement" of almost burning down the kitchen. For the sake of her kitchen's integrity, she quickly waved her hand and said, "It's okay. Third Aunt is used to it. Just do it yourself."
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