Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âWe have to be careful. Disasters are happening everywhere, and the mountain isnât particularly peaceful. Otherwise, there wouldnât be such a large pack of wolves coming down the mountain.â Tian Jingzhong agreed.
When everyone heard this, they immediately wilted. If they really thought about it, it wasnât impossible for something to happen.
âDoes anyone else have any more objections? If not, go back and discuss it. Weâll decide on the arrangement. You have to give me a reply in the afternoon.â The village chief said.
After the crowd discussed a little more, they all turned around and went home.
Just as Zhou Ying was about to leave, the village chief shouted, âZhou Ying, wait a moment.â
He politely said a few words to Tian Jingzhong, sent him away, and walked to Zhou Ying.
âGrandpa Qian, whatâs the matter?â Zhou Ying went straight to the point.
âI remember that Qian Zhuang was working for you. Do you know where he is now? I have something to discuss with him.â
âQian Zhuang? Heâs in the manor with Manager Liu and the others to protect the white potatoes. Iâll go and call him over now.â
âIâll go with you.â
âIâll go too.â The patriarch said.
He knew very well that the village chief would ask Qian Zhuang to lend his daughter a house to live in.
It just so happened that Gu Erjiangâs house was also empty. If someone in their clan could borrow it, he could settle one or two households in the village.
âLetâs go and come back early. The weather should be getting hot soon.â Zhou Ying responded, and then the three rushed directly to the manor.
Finally, in the white potato field, they found Qian Zhuang and the others, who were rummaging through the white potato vines. Zhou Ying called them over and said, âThe village chief and the patriarch are looking for you two.â
After speaking, she bade the village chief and the patriarch farewell, walking toward the white potato field.
The two of them wiped the sweat off their foreheads and asked, âThird Grandpa (village chief), Uncle Gu (First Uncle), what are you looking for us for?â
âThereâs something we want to discuss with you two.
âI didnât expect you guys to work so hard. How is it? Have you saved enough money to marry?
âIf you have enough, weâll be your matchmaker.â With a smile, the village chief said.
The two of them immediately blushed and scratched their heads. âWe have saved enough, but letâs wait until the drought is over and we renovate our house.â
âIt looks like you two are quite ambitious,â the village chief paused for a moment before saying with a smile.
âTo be honest, Iâm here to rent your house for your Aunt Lanâs family,â he said to Qian Zhuang.
âMy house?
âMy house is in such ruins that you can see the sky at night.â Qian Zhuang was stunned by his request.
âI know, but itâs still livable after some simple repairs. I just wonder if youâll suddenly return to the village.â
Qian Zhuang went silent for a moment. âIf Aunt Lan is staying, then I wonât go back for the time being,â he said. âIâll return when the house can be renovated in the spring.â
âAre you sure?â
âIâm sure. Staying in the manor is a better life for a single man like me.
âAt least thereâs someone to talk to at night, and there are always ready-made meals to eat.â
âThen itâs settled. How about I rent the house for one tael of silver every six months?â
âNo need. Youâve been taking care of me all these years. You can always help me when Iâm renovating my house next year.â
âAlright, then leave the house repairs to me. Iâll find you a beautiful wife in the future.â With a smile, the village chief said.
âIâll be waiting.â Qian Zhuang smiled and nodded.
After hearing what they said, Gu Erjiang looked at the patriarch and asked, âUncle, youâre also here for the house?â
âYes,â the patriarch nodded and told him about the situation in the village, âDonât worry. Weâll vet those who rent your house. We wonât let anyone with bad character stay in the village.â
The patriarch paused for a moment before continuing, âOf course, itâs also possible that no one would rent it..â