HCB Chapter 268 Finally arrived
Chapter 268 Finally arrived
Some people in the team were pulling ox carts, and some were carrying shoulder poles. Although they all looked dusty, their eyes revealed the joy of completing the task.
They finally arrived at Chenjiazhuang safely. After teaching them the method of growing sweet potatoes, they could return to Futian Village.
Mr. Chen's horse stopped in the middle of the farm. He looked around and saw the familiar scene, and an inexplicable warmth and sense of security surged in his heart.
When the village head Chen Fugui heard the news, he hurried over, panting and his face flushed. When he arrived in front of Master Chen, he bowed and said, "Master, why are you here?" Chen Fugui's face was full of surprise and confusion.
Mr. Chen frowned, his face darkened, and he said, "Why can't I come?"
Chen Fugui panicked immediately, waved his hands quickly, and stammered, "No, no. Master, that's not what I meant. I didn't expect you to come so late at night."
Chen Fugui bent even lower, his face filled with a flattering smile and his eyes filled with fear.
Master Chen was too lazy to argue with him and immediately ordered Fugui, "Hurry up and have the people on the farm store all the sweet potatoes in the warehouse. Be quick and don't delay. Also, have someone cook. Everyone has worked hard, so let's have a good meal. No need to cook for me, I'll eat whatever everyone else eats."
As Mr. Chen spoke, he dismounted and handed the reins to the person next to him.
"Master, something's wrong!" A servant came running over in a panic, shouting in a trembling voice, "Guangzong and Yaozu..."
"What happened to Guangzong and Yaozu? Tell me quickly!" Master Chen's heart tightened and he asked anxiously, his expression instantly becoming solemn.
The servant swallowed hard, tried to calm his breathing, and said in a tearful voice: "Guangzong and Yaozu...they are both gone!"
Master Chen's face was gloomy. He angrily called over the housekeeper and Li Gang, and shouted, "Come here, both of you. I want to ask you, have you seen anything unusual with Guangzong and Yaozu these past few days?"
Mr. Chen originally had an indifferent expression, and in fact he didn't care about the life or death of Guangzong and Yaozu at all.
But on second thought, if anything happened to these two funny guys, their mother, the fierce and difficult Tian Guilan, would probably make a big fuss and would definitely cause trouble for Xiuying.
The butler hurried forward and replied respectfully, "Master, these two have been restless on the road these past few days, constantly causing trouble. They've never been at peace. They're either complaining about the hard journey or the poor food. They're noisy all day long, and there's no peace."
As the butler spoke, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and carefully observed Mr. Chen's expression.
Li Gang also said immediately: "Master Chen, when they were on the road, they ran so fast that they disappeared in a flash. I was wondering if they were too excited. Now I think they may have gotten lost."
Li Gang frowned, his face full of worry, and his voice was a little anxious. He was the son of the village chief, and this time he came out, he had the responsibility to take good care of the villagers.
Master Chen frowned and shouted to the housekeeper, "Hurry up and arrange for some help to search the area carefully!"
"Remember, I must find them alive or dead! Even if I have to search every inch of land around here, you must find them!"
These two people are troublemakers. Tie them up when you find them.
The housekeeper nodded quickly and said, "Don't worry, sir. I'll make arrangements right away and follow your instructions!"
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Every household in Futian Village has successfully planted their second crop of sweet potatoes. The busy farming season has temporarily come to a close, and people have some free time again. However, except for Zhao Cunliang's household, the scene remains bustling with activity.
Ma Ergun was sprawled on the bed in the main room, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Is the meal ready? How are you taking care of me? You're so slow!"
Ma Ergun looked impatient and kept complaining.
Meanwhile, Wang Fuping and Ma Caifeng moved into the house of Guangzong and Yaozu, who were away. Ma Caifeng lay weakly on the bed, her face pale and her voice stammering. Wang Fuping, beside her, looked at his daughter with a look of distress on his face, his brow furrowed.
Then, she turned to Tian Guilan, who was washing clothes in the yard, and shouted, "Boil an egg and bring it over! Caifeng needs nutrition now, hurry up!"
Tian Guilan heard Wang Fuping's call in the yard. While scrubbing the clothes vigorously, she responded loudly: "I know, why are you rushing me?" Tian Guilan's face was full of fatigue and helplessness.
She straightened up, pounded her aching back, secretly regretting her decision, and muttered to herself, "I was so blind. Why did I send Ma Caifeng back? The two chickens in this family only laid an egg in two or three days, and it was eaten by that silly girl. And the little food in the warehouse will be eaten up by that bastard Ma Ergun." Tian Guilan frowned, her eyes revealing deep regret.
"How can I live like this?" Tian Guilan sighed and looked at the sky with empty eyes.
Xiuying is at the village chief's house, discussing house building with him.
Wang Shufang was smiling as she enthusiastically brewed a pot of tea that Xiuying liked to drink. She brought it to Xiuying and said kindly, "Sister Xiuying, come and try this tea. It's freshly brewed and smells great!" Wang Shufang gently put down the teacup with both hands.
The village chief took out a map of Futian Village from the cabinet, spread it carefully on the table, pointed to a spot and said, "Xiuying, those plots of land near your home are vacant. They're flat and close to where you live, so they're perfect for building a house."
"I just don't know how you want to build it. After all, you have more than ten servants in your family now. The house needs to be built more spacious, and the layout needs to be planned reasonably." The village chief raised his head and looked at Xiuying, his eyes full of expectation, waiting for Xiuying's answer.
Xiuying frowned slightly, thinking seriously about the more than ten people in her family, and said thoughtfully, "If each family builds a house separately, the workload will be too huge."
There was a hint of worry in her eyes, and her fingers tapped lightly on the table.
Then she looked up and said to the village chief, "Chief, I want to build row houses. This will save a lot of time and manpower. Then we can build a large kitchen for sharing. It will be lively when everyone cooks together."
"This way, we can ensure everyone has a comfortable living space while also improving the efficiency of house construction. What do you think, Village Chief?"
After hearing Xiuying's words, the village chief couldn't help but smile happily. The wrinkles on his weather-beaten face trembled along with the laughter lines.
"Well, those people are displaced and have no one to rely on. It's a blessing for them to meet a kind-hearted person like you who is willing to take them in and give them a place to stay!"