NFBE Chapter 439 Turnaround?
Chapter 439 Turnaround?
Xuanyuan Yan asked people to buy a bunch of fireworks and firecrackers, which livened up the village.
Although the children in the village were warned by adults not to make trouble in the mountains, a small number of them still could not resist the temptation.
They gathered together and sneaked up, hiding behind a big rock and watching with envious eyes.
The noisy and cheerful Xiao Shitou and Li Daniu soon discovered them, but they tacitly pretended not to see anything.
Now the villagers are unhappy with them. Until these people realize their mistakes, don't expect them to be generous and get along with them.
Especially when he saw someone ready to make a move and could barely hide his body, Xiao Shitou directly called Black Wolf.
Not only did they not dare to come over, but they also scared people to tears. Many families in the village were in chaos. You can't beat children during the New Year, so you can only coax them patiently and give them a few copper coins to calm them down.
It is a custom to stay up all night on New Year's Eve, but Shangguan Qingyue's biological clock is very strong. As soon as the hour of Hai arrived, he began to doze off and soon fell asleep with his head tilted in the warm reclining chair.
Xuanyuan Yan, who had been busy peeling melon seeds for the little girl, turned around and saw the girl sleeping soundly. He couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.
He took a thick blanket and wrapped the man tightly. This scene happened to be seen by Zhao, so she smiled and said to everyone:
"Okay, let's not be so particular and just go home. Find two people to take turns to keep watch. The lights in this room will not be turned off tonight."
After receiving the signal from her master, Bing Ling took a few quick steps and gently picked up Shangguan Qingyue. She couldn't help but weigh the weight and frowned.
The lady seems to have lost weight again.
She hugged the little person in her arms tighter with heartache, and took steady steps, which made Xuanyuan Yan jealous.
Alas, he couldn't enter a woman's boudoir without permission, otherwise how could he have let someone else do it.
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According to custom, on New Year's Day, neighbors will go around greeting each other, while the long-lived elders will sit in the main hall, waiting for the younger generations from each family to kowtow to them.
However, the villagers were not in a very good mood this year, mainly because the headman's house was closed to visitors.
Li Shoucai has not recovered from his serious illness, and his family has not lived well for years. He who used to be in good health is now unable to get out of bed after this illness.
I felt dizzy and anxious after walking a few steps in the house with the help of my son, and I had to be carried on his back when I went out to the yard to bask in the sun.
Old Master Li looked at his son who looked older than himself and couldn't help but sigh.
He patiently advised again:
"Shoucai, you should have figured out some things after going through this ordeal.
Xiaoxi, you shouldn't call her Qingyue. Qingyue has done so many good things for our village. How could you put obstacles in her family's way?
When you are well again, take the initiative to find that child and apologize. Fortunately, your little action did not cause much impact on him, and with Lanxiang's relationship, our two families can continue to visit each other in the future."
Li Shoucai was half lying on the hot kang, covered with two layers of thick new quilts, but his hands and feet were still cold.
He didn't say anything, but stared at his somewhat stiff fingers in thought.
It was not until Old Master Li knocked the ground with his cane that he finally came back to his senses and replied reluctantly:
"Okay, I get it. Dad, you're old, so don't worry about family matters anymore. Our family is getting better and better, so just enjoy your life."
Old Master Li was choked and speechless for a long time. Finally, he was so angry that he knocked his crutches a few times, snorted coldly, turned around and walked out the door swiftly.
Li Shoucai felt a pang of pain in his heart as he looked at his father who was over 70 years old and was in better health than himself.
He couldn't help but cover his chest and breathe heavily unwillingly.
Another seven or eight days passed, when he finally got over the hurdle in his heart and was planning to find an opportunity to have his son carry him to the mountain, the matter he had been thinking about suddenly took a turn for the better.
The manager of Yan's herbal medicine shop in the county came to see him!
The manager was a short and fat middle-aged man. His triangular eyes casually glanced at the furnishings in Li Shoucai's house, and his eyes were full of contempt and disdain.
But he quickly calmed down, because his boss had given him an important task today.
Li Shoucai asked someone to bring out the best tea in the house, and asked his youngest son to run to Li's workshop to buy some snacks. After everything was arranged, he respectfully asked:
"I wonder what business this gentleman has in visiting my humble abode? I apologize for the poor hospitality."
The short and fat steward picked up a piece of meat and chewed it. He didn't expect that the taste was unexpectedly good. So he became interested and tasted all the food on the table.
If you come across something particularly delicious, you have to eat a few more bites.
After he had eaten half his fill and taken several sips of tea, he burped and said:
"I won't beat around the bush. I came here today to discuss cooperation with you, the village chief.
I heard that Baicaotang reduced the amount of medicinal herbs by half this year, so that a lot of land in your Xiangxue Village and several other villages has to be idle. Is that true or not?"
Li Shoucai nodded repeatedly. He was so excited that he suddenly felt a tightness in his chest. He had to hold his chest and take several deep breaths.
Zhang helped him to smooth his back with concern, and couldn't help but complain:
"Old man, you must not get so excited easily. The miracle doctor said that you must avoid getting emotionally unstable!"
"A miracle doctor? Humph, where can a miracle doctor come from in such a poor and remote place? I advise the village head not to be deceived by a swindler and delay the treatment.
Since the rumors are true, is the village chief willing to cooperate with our Miao Pharmacy? Buy the herb seeds from us, and sell the prepared herbs to us in the future."
Li Shoucai was a little reluctant for a moment. In comparison, the convenience provided by Baicaotang was much better.
At least the risks are all borne by Baicaotang. They can not only collect rent, but also earn wages. If there is a natural disaster and the harvest of medicinal materials is poor, it has nothing to do with them.
So he brought up the matter tactfully, but only got a cold snort from the other party.
"Only a fool would be willing to do a business that loses money. Isn't the ambition of Baicaotang exposed now? They are clearly giving you sweet dates first, and then they can control you after you have taken the bait.
There is no such thing as a free lunch. We at Miao Pharmacy will not do such immoral things. I will convey this message today. If the head of the village feels it is appropriate in three days, he can go to the county pharmacy to find our owner to sign the contract. "
After saying that, the short and fat steward's eyes fell on the snacks on the table that were almost finished, and he couldn't help smacking his lips.
Li Yuanming was a smart man. He walked forward and said, bending over:
"Please wait a moment, sir. I will go to the workshop to buy some food for you on your way. Please wait a moment. I can run fast and will be back soon!"
After saying that, he immediately turned around, lifted up his clothes and ran out.
The short and fat steward rubbed his round belly with satisfaction, put the teacup in his hand, drank it in sips, and said nothing more.
Li Shoucai looked at the man opposite him who looked like he was enjoying himself. He wanted to say something several times but finally held back.
What he actually wanted to ask was, if Miaoyaofang cooperated with their village, wasn't they worried that Baicaotang would come into conflict with them?
Or did this person mean that he wanted them to completely cut off cooperation with Baicaotang?
If it is the latter, should he agree or negotiate the terms?