CHAPTER 627: 627 CONFIRMED

"Old Yang is your brother. When you’re in trouble, he runs around helping. It’s only right for you to take care of him. I’ve known Old Yang’s kindness all my life. If that day ever comes, I definitely won’t just stand by and watch."

"That’s just the worst-case scenario. Old Yang is much safer than I am."

Both of them sincerely hoped that Old Yang would find happiness. The first half of his life had already been very difficult.

Old Yang was driving, and the three people in the car were asleep. They were still young and doing such heavy physical labor, it was really hard on them.

When they got home, they woke the three of them up, and the four of them started moving things into the house together.

"Uncle Yang, life is really good now." With rice, white flour, and eggs, how could life be tough?

"You three are still young. Don’t overwork yourselves, take it easy from now on."

"But there are people watching us, they’re really annoying."

Because they were so tired, the three didn’t wash up again when they got home and went straight to their rooms to rest.

Old Yang went to the river to bathe and fell asleep quickly after coming back.

The next day, after breakfast, the three of them went to work, and Old Yang went to find the village chief.

"Wang Village."

"Old Yang, your house is really well built. Everyone is talking about it now."

"I’m going to live here in the future, so of course, it has to be well built."

"You plan to live in the village?"

"My wife is here; I can’t be here all year, but I should live here for most of the year."

"Your wife?" Wang Shulin turned the thought over in his mind, "Oh, you mean that Zhao Zhiqing?"

"Yes, we’re getting married next month. I don’t want to have a banquet. I’ll just give candy to everyone in the village."

"Well, congratulations to you. I was wondering why you brought Zhao Zhiqing and the others here. So, you’re marrying one of them.

"That Zhao Zhiqing is pretty good. Steady, hardworking, and not a troublemaker."

Old Yang just smiled. He came over today to ask Wang Shulin to look out for the three of them.

"The other two are my friends’ kids, that’s why I entrusted them to you."

"Small matter, small matter. Even if you hadn’t come to see me, I would have gone to find you."

Old Yang raised an eyebrow, understanding why Wang Shulin wanted to see him.

"Li Family Village has a tractor, and I’m not envious of that, but I heard they also have a rotary tiller and a seeder with it.

I’ve investigated, these three things belong to your friend, Old Yang. Can you talk to your friend about planting the remaining land in our village?"

"Village Chief Wang, the tractor, and the seeder, and the rotary tiller now belong to Li Family Village, not my friend anymore.

But I can try. How about you come with me to see their village chief?

Li Yungui still has some clout. You should have more influence than me."

Wang Shulin chuckled, "In these ten miles, who’s got more influence than you, Old Yang?

But you’re right; the tractor is now public, so I indeed need to go and say something. When are you free?"

"I can go today. I’ll inform my wife in the field."

"Alright, I’ll go with you. I’ll also talk it over. We need to take care, don’t we?"

"Thank you, Village Chief Wang. They’re still young, and I’m worried they might get sick if they get too tired."

"Yes, they’re all still kids."

The two arrived at the field, and Old Yang immediately spotted Zhao Xiaoli holding the plow. He walked over quickly.

"Wife, I’m going to Xiao Wei’s house. You guys don’t have to wait for me for lunch."

The person pulling the plow in front was Guodong. He stopped when he heard that.

Zhao Xiaoli’s face flushed red at being called ’wife.’ She knew Old Yang was standing up for her.

"Hmm, be careful on the road."

"Hmm, don’t overdo it, Guodong, you too, take care of yourself."

Wang Shulin found the captain and a few squad leaders, discreetly told them about Old Yang and Zhao Xiaoli’s relationship, and asked them to look after her.

"I’m going to Li Family Village to borrow a seeder."

"Village chief, can we borrow it?"

"Haha, if I went by myself, it might be tough. That old miser Li Yungui is quite stingy. But with Old Yang, it’s different."

"Village chief, Li Yungui definitely won’t give it to us for free."

"Then we’ll just pay. It’s already this late in the game and half of the land still isn’t planted. I heard they planted all the wasteland in Li Family Village this year."

"Lin Zi is right. We can’t use it for free, or there won’t be a next time." Wang Shulin understood.

Seeing Old Yang coming over, the captain and five squad leaders all congratulated him.

"Thank you, everyone. I’ll invite you for wedding candy later."

Watching them leave, the field became abuzz with activity, and everyone had their own thoughts. Especially among the zhiqings, the male comrades were all regretful. Zhao Xiaoli was the second prettiest among the zhiqings, and of course, the first was Lv Jingchu, but she was still a little girl.

They didn’t have any ideas themselves, but they had been thinking about Zhao Xiaoli in their hearts, but they didn’t expect her to quietly get married like this?

The female zhiqings were a little happy. Their looks were not as good. Now, their biggest threat was gone, so it was naturally a good thing.

But then, women’s jealousy is strong, so all kinds of sour remarks came out.

Zhao Xiaoli didn’t care, but Lv Jingchu couldn’t stand such talk.

"Are you all sick? What’s it to you? Just a bunch of gossipers. Even the village women don’t gossip as much as you."

"Lv Jingchu, what’s with your attitude?"

"What attitude? Just speaking the truth. Everyone’s here today, let’s be fair. With your ugly looks, only a blind man would want you.

But if a blind man married you, he’d regret it, because you’re ugly even on the inside."

"Lv Jingchu, what are you saying?"

"See, your hearing isn’t working either." At this, everyone laughed.

Lv Guodong and Zhao Xiaoli also put down their work and went to their sister, worried she would suffer.

Wu Hong really didn’t dare. She was the girl Jiang Xinyu had kicked out back then. She just loved taking small advantages. But she really was timid.

She knew the Lv siblings had relatives here, so she only dared to speak up a bit.

The captain saw the situation from a distance and quickly ran over, "If you don’t work, I’ll dock your points."

Wu Hong quickly lowered her head in fear. She couldn’t afford to lose any points; her younger siblings at home were waiting for her money.

Lv Jingchu lowered her head and smirked. Really, only ever talks about docking points.

This was just a small episode. But everyone was thinking about Zhao Xiaoli’s situation. Just no one spoke it out loud.

Especially the villagers. In those two years of hunger, it was Old Yang who got them some food, so they all knew Old Yang’s kindness. They knew he was capable.