You need to raise your pet using a system [Era]

Chapter 55 Zhao Zhongcai's Love-Hate Relationship with Lu Yuanqing

Zhao Zhongcai was bound to break down.

This was not only the behavior of the grain station employees, but also Lu Yuanqing's doing.

"Xiao Dong, well done!" Zhao Zhongcai rubbed his little head, feeling both regret for not paying attention before and joy for what he had done.

Especially Lu Mingdong, this little kid, even though he couldn't understand the scale markings, he was still able to calmly pretend to understand them.

And you know what? He's such a small guy, but he holds a notebook and pen, looks very serious, checks the markings, and then casually writes down a number in the notebook without anyone suspecting anything. That's really quite remarkable.

Some children his age could not have remained so calm throughout!

Lu Yuanqing said proudly, "That's right, he's the second smartest person in our family."

Lu Mingdong looked up at him, pursed his lips, and did not refute.

Zhao Zhongcai, however, burst into laughter, "Don't say you're number one? Hahaha, I think Xiao Dong is the real winner!"

Lu Yuanqing chuckled, "I can read scales. Ask Xiao Dong, are the numbers he wrote in his notebook real, or did he just write them down randomly?"

Praising one's own people is an obligation one should not refuse.

But I also have to praise myself; I can't let it interfere with my studies.

Zhao Zhongcai shook his head helplessly, "How old are you? How old is Xiao Dong? You're arguing with a child about this? Tsk tsk tsk!!!"

Lu Yuanqing grinned. What was there to be embarrassed about? He was perfectly comfortable with it!

Today's success is all thanks to him.

There were no scales in the village, so naturally, no one could understand them.

The same thing happened every year, with the people who came to deliver the grain.

The grain station employees recorded whatever amount they were entitled to.

He had only intended to observe and not to start recording the weights in his notebook, but the other party had used underhanded tactics with the very first bag of grain, understating a pound.

If they deduct a pound from every bag, how much grain would be needed to pay the entire public grain quota?

Lu Yuanqing just couldn't stand people like that.

He experienced the hardships of farming firsthand when he became a farmer for the first time.

They also participated in the entire process of delivering grain to the state.

Everyone knew that after handing over the grain to the state, the team wouldn't have much left.

But no one complained, not even a whispered murmur. They simply took it for granted that the grain tax was due, and that the best of it should be handed over.

The grain left for distribution in the village was not winnowed to remove the shriveled and empty grains, but the grains handed over to the public were winnowed.

Their sincere feelings were taken advantage of.

Lu Yuanqing understood that Zhao Zhongcai's earlier joy at having some food left to take home had now turned into bitterness.

He was simply speaking out against injustice.

Zhao Zhongcai patted Lu Yuanqing on the shoulder, "No matter what, we still owe you a lot this time. Well done."

Lu Yuanqing didn't think it was a big deal, but asked, "Should we mention it to the leaders of the commune?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhongcai pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"Why!"

Zhao Zhongcai chuckled softly, as if advising himself, or perhaps Lu Yuanqing, "Not everything is black and white, let it go!"

Lu Yuanqing pursed his lips, wanting to refute, but after opening his mouth, he still didn't say anything.

never mind!

"By the way, since we've finally come all this way to town, you take Xiaodong around and show him around. I also need to buy some things. Let's meet at the crossroads at 3 p.m. and head back to the village together!"

Zhao Zhongcai thought of his wife who had been nagging him for a long time last night, reminding him not to forget the things he needed to buy today.

"Okay, I'm going to take Xiaodong to buy some school supplies too. Uncle Zhao, we're leaving now!" Lu Yuanqing waved to Lu Mingdong and left with a purpose.

Zhao Zhongcai stood there, watching the two figures turn a corner and disappear, and finally laughed.

He can't even remember what Lu Yuanqing used to look like!

This Lu Yuanqing is sensible and knows how to handle things.

In particular, everyone initially believed that with only Lu Yuanqing left in the Lu family, they would not be able to make ends meet and the Lu family would eventually fall apart.

But this kid just managed to pull through and is doing so well; he even sends his sister, nephews, and nieces to school.

Zhao Zhongcai had a hunch that with Lu Yuanqing around, the Lu family's children, who would otherwise have had a miserable life, would definitely have a very good life in the future and be the envy of others.

However, this kid is really 'cunning'! He tries to push everything onto him to keep an eye on.

If Lu Yuanqing were truly a passionate young man who couldn't stand any injustice in the world, then he would have immediately pointed it out the moment he discovered the grain station was stealing their grain.

But Lu Yuanqing did things differently. He directly took out a notebook and wrote down the weight, making the grain station employees wary and preventing them from tampering with the grain.

After it was over, they told him to decide whether to report it or let it go.

Tsk, this kid just loves having him at the front, I'm really impressed!

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Regardless of whether Zhao Zhongcai both loved and hated Lu Yuanqing, Lu Yuanqing was in a good mood and strolled around holding Lu Mingdong's hand.

I've been to the commune several times, but each time I was in a rush to do business and never got a proper look at the town's specific situation.

He hadn't even been to the supply and marketing cooperative much.

He was familiar with state-run restaurants, though.

His stomach rumbled as he spoke of state-run restaurants.

Lu Yuanqing raised an eyebrow and teased, "Xiao Dong, are you hungry? If you are, just say so! Your third uncle will take you to eat."

Lu Mingdong was just looking around with his little head when he was suddenly accused of a 'crime'.

He's used to it!

"Third Uncle, if you're hungry, just bear with it. Aunt didn't prepare any food for us. We can only eat when we get home," Lu Mingdong said calmly.

Whether it was the brigade leader or the other villagers who came to deliver the grain, they all brought their own flatbread or raw sweet potatoes.

When I get hungry, I'll grab a bite to eat first, and then I'll eat more when I get home.

Nobody would consider eating in town.

Or rather, they didn't consider spending money to solve any problem of getting enough to eat.

Lu Yuanqing was shameless and felt no remorse for bullying his nephew.

"I heard your stomach growling. Let's go eat first! We can buy things later!" Lu Yuanqing led the way, this time carrying a cloth bag! They could buy more things at the supply and marketing cooperative to take home.

He hadn't taken two steps when someone grabbed him.

Lu Yuanqing stopped, turned around, and looked down. "What's wrong?"

Lu Mingdong's face showed a rare hint of resistance. "Just bear with it, let's eat at home! My aunt will save some food for us!"

My family isn't well-off, and I still need to go to school.

Lu Yuanqing instantly understood what he meant, and with amusement, bent down to look him in the eye, saying, "I have money, so don't worry about me."

Lu Yuanqing ruffled his hair; the touch was as pleasant as ever.

Lu Mingdong couldn't help but worry. He hadn't cared before, but now he was. Helplessly, he pulled the hand off his head and clenched it tightly. "Is there any danger? All the grain you brought home is in danger, isn't it?"

"I can eat a little less, but you mustn't do anything dangerous."

Although this person is a bit annoying, likes to ruffle his hair and pinch his face, things are different now, and he doesn't want anything to happen to him.

Looking at his slightly nervous and worried face, Lu Yuanqing's heart softened.