The change in the time for harvesting bamboo shoots at the end of the village quickly spread throughout the village.

Everyone is more excited because they can sell bamboo shoots every day, which means they can have a harvest every day.

Despite his busy schedule, Zhao Guocheng did not forget to return to his old house.

Although there is a gap between him and the old house, Zhao Guocheng feels a little bit reluctant when the old house encounters difficulties now.

After discussing with Wang Ronghua, he gave the one or two taels of silver dug out at the entrance of the village as this year's filial piety money to Zhao Dagen and Zhao Baishi.

Zhao Bai felt very uncomfortable.

The second son, whom she disliked the most and thought was the most useless, was the one who took the initiative to rescue her when she was in trouble and felt she couldn't make it. Zhao Bai's eyes reddened slightly.

But when I think about it, this is what I should do. After all, I haven’t given this year’s filial piety yet, so it’s just right to give it now.

Zhao Baishi’s previous feeling of being touched was genuine, and her current sense of taking it for granted is also genuine.

Zhao Guocheng told the story and went home to get busy.

Zhao Dagen sat for a while and then went up the mountain to dig bamboo shoots. He also asked everyone in the big house to go up the mountain to dig bamboo shoots and pick wood ears and mushrooms.

Only Zhao Bai was left at home.

***

The next day.

"Hurry up and get on the bus. This is our first time going to the market by oxcart. If we go early, we can get a good seat." Zhao Shisheng urged.

Wang Ronghua hugged Zhao Shiying and smiled, which showed her agreement.

As if Zhao Shiying could sense it, she opened her sleepy eyes and looked around curiously, only to hear the clacking sound of the cow in front of her walking.

The family set out for town at daybreak.

When they arrived in town, they bought breakfast first and would eat it when they were free. They couldn't afford it before because they had no money, but now that they have more money, they naturally can't treat their stomachs badly.

"Take it, sir. It's twenty coins in total." Zhao Guocheng greeted him with a smile.

The last few kilograms of bamboo shoots were all sold out.

We brought a lot today, more than 900 kilograms of bamboo shoots alone.

The main thing is that we changed to an oxcart. As there is no need to carry loads, it is naturally lighter and the oxcart can carry more.

After sending one away, another would soon come. Sometimes several would come at once, and Zhao Guocheng was so busy that he even forgot to eat breakfast.

"Hurry up and eat something to fill your stomach. You've been busy all morning and haven't had a bite yet." Wang Ronghua took out the steamed buns he bought in the morning and a bamboo tube of water.

The water was brought from home because the children also needed to drink water.

"Oh, it's okay. I'm happy." Zhao Guocheng took the food with a smile, chuckled twice and started eating.

When Wang Ronghua saw Zhao Guocheng like this, she burst out laughing.

Zhao Shimin, Zhao Shisheng and Zhao Shihui also covered their mouths and laughed.

Such tender moments seem to occur more and more frequently since the family split up.

Several people took time to take turns eating, and Zhao Shiying also ate her fill.

I can't sit still right now, I want to go out and play,

But there was nothing for her to do at the stall, so she was held by Zhao Shimin, and then carried on Zhao Shisheng's back, to have fun.

“Are there any more bamboo shoots?”

Suddenly, a man with a lot of flesh and who looked like someone not to be trifled with walked up to Zhao Guocheng.

Wang Ronghua wanted Zhao Guocheng to eat more, so she replied, "Yes, sir, how much do you want? I'll weigh it for you."

"Why are you weighing yourself, a woman?" the muscular man said with disdain, curling his lips.

Zhao Guocheng quickly stuffed the remaining water and food into Wang Ronghua's hands.

"How much would you like, sir? I'll weigh it for you. It's guaranteed to be enough." Zhao Guocheng chewed it a few times and swallowed it quickly. He wiped his sleeves and spoke quickly.

"Oh~ Your bamboo shoots are really bad. Who wants your bamboo shoots? They are all bitter. My mother ate your bamboo shoots yesterday and had vomiting and diarrhea. She must have been poisoned. Your bamboo shoots are not clean. Who would dare to buy them?" The fat man said and knocked over the remaining bamboo shoots.

There were still a few pounds of bamboo shoots left in the basket, and they were all scattered on the ground.

"Hey, don't damage my bamboo shoots. You are looking for trouble on purpose. I will never eat these bamboo shoots from bad people. We eat them often." Zhao Guocheng knew that this person was definitely not a simple person. He was not looking for trouble but he was really thinking about eating bad people. However, they didn't know each other.

"Yes, sir, you must have made a mistake. We have been selling bamboo shoots here for such a long time and no one has complained of getting a stomachache. Has your mother taken her to see a doctor? What did the doctor say?" Wang Ronghua asked with a frown.

"What else can I say? I got a stomachache after eating the bamboo shoots from yours. I was fine before, but after I bought your bamboo shoots and ate them at home, I got a stomachache. There must be something wrong with your bamboo shoots." The fat man insisted.

"Yes, I also bought some yesterday and had diarrhea. It must be something wrong with your bamboo shoots." Behind the fat man stood another person, who was tall and thin, with a pointed face and monkey cheeks, and looked a little malnourished.

"Did you all buy bamboo shoots from my shop yesterday? I don't think I've seen you before." Wang Ronghua asked in surprise. After thinking about it, she would have some impression of such distinctive people coming to buy bamboo shoots.

But she had never seen either of them.

Zhao Guocheng also felt that he was in trouble, and hurried to pick up the bamboo shoots that were scattered on the ground and had not touched the ground.

[Mother, they are here to cause trouble. The owner of Yuelai Inn hired them to cause trouble here, so that we can't do business, and then force us to sell him the recipe for making bamboo shoots.]

Zhao Shiying's abrupt voice echoed in the minds of several people.

Then Wang Ronghua and Zhao Guocheng looked at the newcomer with unfriendly faces.

It turned out to be the case.

"Shimin, hold Nannan and go to the tree behind to protect your little sister. You two should follow her and don't come over." Wang Ronghua said to the three children around her.

Zhao Shimin hesitated for a few seconds, but still obediently retreated.

Zhao Shisheng and Zhao Shihui refused and looked at the muscular man in front of them.

This is a bad guy who came to steal their business.

"Want to leave? Not that easy. No one can leave unless you pay compensation today." The muscular man warned with a rude look on his face.

"This matter has nothing to do with the children. You just want money, right? Tell me, how much money did the shopkeeper of Yuelai Inn give you to make trouble?" Zhao Guocheng looked serious, narrowed his eyes and looked at the muscular man in front of him. At worst, he would fight.

"How do you know...you...you are talking nonsense."

The muscular man didn't expect that this person would immediately know who sent him and about the transaction. He was so frightened that he was caught off guard and almost exposed.

The tall and thin man also looked at Zhao Guocheng in shock, with a somewhat panicked expression.

As soon as Zhao Guocheng tried, he noticed from the expressions of the two people that what Nannan said must be right. These two people were hired to cause trouble.

If you want their recipe for making bamboo shoots, no way.

"I'm going to report you to the police if you do this. Fellow villagers, if anyone can help me report you to the police, it won't be in vain. I'll reward you handsomely." Zhao Guocheng shouted to the crowd.

The commotion here had already alarmed the people around, and both vendors and street vendors were watching.

I don't even have the heart to sell anything.

And everyone is very concerned about whether eating these bamboo shoots can really harm people.

Those who have eaten it don’t believe it because they didn’t have any problems after eating it.

Some believe it, and some don’t.

"Who dares?" the muscular man shouted.

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