Zhao Xiaoli listened to Old Yang’s words and furrowed her brows, thinking about the situation just discussed. If Xiao Qiang stayed with her, both siblings would be happy, but from a practical standpoint, it would be better for him to stay with Jiang Xinyu if possible.
However, she is about to give birth and will also be teaching the village children. In the winter, Guodong and Jing Chu might also go there. They have three kids at ho, and they’re not the sa age, so teaching them all at once would be too much trouble.
But if he really did stay with , I’m busy during the day and only have ti at night to et, so I wouldn’t be able to take care of Xiao Qiang much.
Their car is definitely faster than a tractor.
The car was parked directly at the brigade’s headquarters, but Zhao Xiaoli and Lv Jingchu, the two girls, greeted and then went to Jiang Xinyu’s house.
Wang Shulin and Old Yang entered the brigade’s headquarters together, only to find all the doors locked.
"What is Li Yungui up to?"
"Probably harvesting wheat, they have quite a bit in their village."
"Well, it’s all thanks to you. I’ve heard that their village’s wheat yield has reached three hundred pounds per acre."
"Haha, back then their village recognized the potential."
Wang Shulin sighed, "Yeah, Li Yungui had foresight. This ti, when I suggested buying tractors, everyone who previously opposed buying wheat no longer objected. But now it’s too late. Li Yungui isn’t even willing to share the wheat seeds."
The two waited in the courtyard.
When the village children saw the car parked at the brigade’s entrance, they imdiately went to find the village chief.
Li Yungui calculated that the Jin Family Village’s land was almost fully planted, thinking about going there this afternoon by car to check on the kids.
But when Hu Zi ca and said a car arrived at the brigade, he knew Old Yang had co. He hurried back.
"Old Li, you really are busy."
"I can’t help it, we’re about to harvest wheat. I have to keep an eye on things."
"Your village is having a bumper harvest."
"Sa for everyone. This year, everyone should be able to share a bit more grain."
Li Yungui felt reassured seeing the bag in Wang Shulin’s hands. It should be money; it wouldn’t make sense for him to bring sothing to see him.
"Old Wang, is the land fully planted? My four boys didn’t cause any trouble, did they?"
"All done, all done. They’re driving the tractor behind.
Old Li, your son takes after you, cautious and capable. Last night he wanted money from , wanting to leave last night, wouldn’t stay no matter how much I asked. I said I’d bring money over, and that’s the only reason he stayed till today."
"Old Wang, don’t take it to heart. The kid is young and doesn’t understand. Ask around about Wang Shulin’s reputation within ten miles; it’s solid as a rock, so how could money be missing?"
"You old thing, stop flattering . Why would I take offense at the kids? Here. This is four thousand three hundred forty yuan, calculated by your son. Old Li, did your son graduate middle school?"
"We don’t have the ans for schooling at ho. He just learned from the teacher in the village."
"Li Yungui, does your village even have a teacher?"
"Yes, specifically teaching everyone literacy, at least so they can tell n’s from won’s toilets when they go out and not embarrass themselves."
Wang Shulin sighed inwardly; they still have room to develop.
"Hu Zi, go call your Uncle Yunqiang over."
The little guy ran off imdiately, disappearing shortly after.
Li Yungui poured water for the two. It was just the right temperature to drink.
"Old Wang, how’s the land planting going?"
"It’s great, Old Li. I’m not hiding anything; after autumn harvest, our village plans to buy a tractor, a planter, and a rotary tiller."
"That’s a solid plan. Definitely won’t lose out buying them."
"Old Li, you’ll have to help us when the ti cos."
"No problem, it’s all minor tasks." Li Yungui was really indifferent. Even if the Jin Family Village bought a tractor, there were still villages around without one, so money would co in nonetheless.
"Old Li, I’m serious. Our village doesn’t have anyone who can drive a tractor. You all will have to coach us hand-in-hand."
"Alright, after you’ve bought them, have so people co over to learn."
"Old Li, how did you get this tractor back?"
"Drove it back, taking turns nonstop."
"When we buy a tractor, how about my nephew goes along?"
"Sure, let him tag along then." Li Yungui didn’t refuse; refusing would seem unreasonable in this situation, they might even think you’re stingy, which wouldn’t bode well.
In no ti, accountant Li Yunqiang arrived.
"Second Brother. Village Chief Wang, Master Yang."
"Yunqiang, Village Chief Wang brought money, totaling four thousand three hundred forty. Count it and settle the accounts."
"Alright." Li Yunqiang was excited, this was over four thousand yuan.
He happily sat down to count the money.
Wang Shulin didn’t like seeing the accountant so self-satisfied; that money belonged to everyone’s brigade, gathered by everyone’s effort. Now, the village was quite impoverished.
"Old Li, does your son have a girlfriend?"
Li Yungui paused for a mont, then quickly understood.
"Not yet, he doesn’t want to find one early. Says he wants to study; anyway, he’s not that old, so I’m letting him be, we’ll talk in a few years."
"Hehe, the four youngsters in your village are quite sought after. Several girls from our village have eyes on them."
"For the other three, I can’t make decisions. As for Chaoyang, we’ll wait a few years. I don’t want to hinder the child; he’s self-motivated, and I’m fully supportive."
"Old Li, let tell you, my sister’s eldest niece graduated elentary school, tall, pretty, and capable. She’s seventeen now; they’re about the sa age, and while they may not want to marry early, they can start dating."
"Well, I’ll ask Chaoyang about it when I get back. I won’t force him."
Old Yang sat quietly throughout, not saying a word. When Li Yunqiang finished counting the money, and the amount was correct, Old Yang stood up.
"Village Chief Wang, are you heading back imdiately, or do you want to chat with Village Chief Li?"
"I’ll go back now; I’ll co over next ti if sothing cos up. I need to trouble you to give a ride."
"No problem, let’s go. I need to pick up my brother-in-law this afternoon."
Li Yungui curiously watched Old Yang but didn’t ask further.
After he saw them off, Li Yungui didn’t go to the fields but instead instructed Yunqiang to stash the money securely. He went to Wei Kaiyun’s house, anticipating that Chaoyang and the others would return soon to return the vehicle.
At Wei’s house, he heard female laughter. He coughed softly and entered the courtyard.
Wei Kaiyun wasn’t ho at that ti; Jiang Xinyu, Jing Chu, and Zhao Xiaoli were chatting and laughing, turning over the vegetable plots in the courtyard.
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