Daily Life in the Countryside After Being Reborn
Chapter 98 - 72: The Feng Shui of Ge Village (First Night Watch)

Chapter 98: Chapter 72: The Feng Shui of Ge Village (First Night Watch)

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Yezi’s mother, together with Sister-in-law Lian, also enthusiastically harvested the rice from Xiao Xian’s three acres of land. Mr. Zhu took the initiative on behalf of Xiao Xian and sent some newly harvested rice to the Li Family. Taking advantage of the freshness, Yezi’s mother chopped some pork and seasoned it with Sichuan pepper to make bamboo tube rice.

After enjoying the meal, Yezi recounted the day’s events. The adults from both families listened, unable to avoid voicing some complaints. Yet upon reflection, they felt a burst of joy, admiring how these two young children knew to alert the authorities to catch the wrongdoers. Although it was dangerous, at least they returned unscathed.

Zhu Shijun, from Yezi’s account, perceived something extraordinary; a child who could control birds and beasts? For Zhu Shijun, who had believed in the Party and science all his life, this was a considerable shock. If Mr. Zhu knew his granddaughter had traveled from another time and also possessed an even more bizarre space, what would he think?

Li Quqi and Yezi’s mother were straightforward people. Seeing their son spill the beans, they did not hide the fact. Yezi’s affinity with small animals was well-known even in Miao Village. When Yezi, only two years old and just starting to walk, was carried on his mother’s back up the mountain to pick tea leaves, he attracted birds to chirp around him. On several occasions, he even drew wild boars and fierce wolves. Since then, Yezi’s mother had repeatedly asked Yezi not to get too close to animals.

"Being close to animals can also be a good thing, why suppress the child’s nature," sighed Zhu Shijun inwardly, with a hint of reprimand in his words for the Li couple suppressing Yezi’s innate nature.

"Mr. Zhu, there are pros and cons. When Yezi is with docile animals, his temperament remains gentle. But with fierce beasts, he becomes irritable. He nearly hurt other children while playing several times. That’s why his father and I discussed having him learn silver making, allowing him to temper his sharp nature through relentless crafting. Also, we decided to have him spend less time with wild animals to prevent accidents," Yezi’s mother explained, helping Zhu Shijun to understand.

After hearing this, Xiao Xian thought that if Yezi were a girl, he could definitely excel in Gu Technique. Then, not just the Great Wizard, but probably even a real immortal cultivator would struggle to compete with him.

After discussing the children’s matters, Mr. Zhu led Xiao Xian back home. Yezi’s mother heated some water, asking Yezi to soak his feet and wash off the day’s dust.

Li Quqi sat in the main room, clutching the bag of new rice sent by Mr. Zhu. Yezi’s mother seemed to know what he was pondering, sitting beside him, "Mr. Zhu and the village chief of Ge Village have sought the village chief several times already, but to no avail."

"The Great Wizard insists that the bounds of White Dragon Pond must not be touched. She has become physically weaker and more temperamental over the years." Li Quqi noted Mr. Zhu’s diligence in recent visits and his absent-mindedness during chess games and had his suspicions, but he couldn’t take any risks, preferring to err on the side of caution.

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In the village chief’s house of Ge Village, a lamp was still burning bright. The village Party secretary, Qian Yongfu, was smoking water tobacco, the smoke rings irritating the village chief’s eyes.

"Da Fu, how could you let down your father? This year’s rice harvest in the village is poor. I don’t know how many gifts Duoduo has brought up to the town to get the subsidy funds released," said Qian Yongfu, who was nine years older than the village chief but had a higher generational rank in the family, therefore, the village chief still deferred to him on local matters.

Compared to previous years, the village’s rice fields suffered from pest infestations, but with Zhu Shijun’s guidance, the losses were minimized, making it a fruitful harvest. The village chief mentioned, "Uncle, this year’s grain is just enough for the village. You’ve seen the rice on the table. Next year, we’ll plant this rice variety. As long as Mother Nature is kind, our grain yield is sure to multiply."

Several bundles of rice grains were placed on the square table, each grain plump, harvested from Xiao Xian’s three acres. Zhu Shijun only processed a part of the rice, intending to replant seeds from these three acres the following year.

"Mother Nature being kind? Or is it Dongnan Miao Village giving us a break? When have the Miao people ever favored us? They’ve been against us since our ancestors’ time. You were advised to dig a channel next to White Dragon Pond and build a dam for irrigation, yet you only know how to go begging timidly. The reason for the poor harvest is simple: not enough sleep. Look at those unharvested fields; the plants are no better than dried-up straw after autumn," village Party secretary slapped the table, causing it to creak loudly.

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