His words revealed injustice and anger, but also sympathy and understanding for Ezakiyama's situation.

"My parents are also helpless..."

Jiang Qishan hurriedly defended his parents, for he was afraid that Song Junde would misunderstand his parents as foolish people who did not understand reason and did not care about their child's future.

His words showed both his sympathy for his parents' hard work and his deep helplessness about his own situation.

In Jiang Qishan's eyes, there is a thirst for knowledge and a deep love for his family. Between the two is his most real struggle and contradiction at this moment.

Song Junde stared at Jiang Qishan in front of him with deep eyes. From those slightly anxious eyes, he seemed to see the persistence and struggle of a filial son.

Jiang Qishan's eyes were full of desire for the future, but he was constrained by his family's opposition, which made Song Junde secretly admire him in his heart.

He could feel that the young man did not feel resentful because of his family's misunderstanding. His respect and understanding for his parents made the request more meaningful.

"Don't worry, I will try my best to convince them and give you a chance to take part in the autumn examination."

Song Junde's words were gentle and firm, like a reassurance, which made Jiang Qishan's tense heartstrings relax a little.

Jiang Qishan's gratitude was beyond words. He bowed repeatedly to express his gratitude, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"Thank you, sir! Qishan will always remember your kindness."

The carriage drove into the village slowly, and the light sound of it rolling over the gravel road seemed to foreshadow the arrival of something unusual.

Several young and strong villagers in the village arrived first with their agility. They were breathless but full of excitement. They rushed to the village director's house and spread the news of the upcoming distinguished guest throughout the village like a spring breeze.

Upon hearing the news, the village chief immediately got ready and went out. Although his steps were a little hurried, the smile on his face could not hide his inner excitement and nervousness.

If the villagers had not told him in advance that he had been commended in person for his contribution in solving the pest problem, he might have been at a loss by now.

In order to welcome the distinguished guests, the village director specially changed into clean clothes that he usually didn't want to wear, and took every step with extreme caution.

The accompanying officers looked around vigilantly. They were like a human wall, blocking the curious villagers who tried to approach to prevent any accidents.

There was a sense of responsibility in everyone's eyes, as they guarded the county magistrate who represented authority and dignity.

The county magistrate got off the car. He had an extraordinary appearance and a natural majesty in his demeanor.

"The pest control method used in Liushu Village has been very effective. I have come here to witness it with my own eyes. If it is really effective, it must be promoted to benefit more people."

His voice was steady and powerful, and his words were full of recognition and appreciation for the villagers' wisdom.

The village chief responded hurriedly, leaning forward slightly as he led the way, appearing both respectful and attentive.

"Yes, yes, sir, please follow me and take a look at the site."

Seeing this, Su Yu felt that there was no need for him to follow, so he left the team alone.

It was almost noon and her stomach protested at the right moment. She couldn't help but laugh to herself. A real lunch seemed more attractive than joining in the fun.

But on second thought, Lord Song also needs to eat. As a member of Qingshui Town, if I can take this opportunity to get to know such an important figure, my future path may be much smoother.

However, the family's conditions were limited, the few chickens and ducks they had were not yet adults, and the family was not financially well off.

How to entertain a county magistrate under such conditions became a headache.

But soon, Su Yu suddenly realized that instead of doing things reluctantly, it is better to be sincere, do things within one's ability, and maintain one's true character, which is the most important thing.

Eager to return home, Su Yu hurried back home.

When Jiang Ziling and Xier saw her return, they immediately smiled like flowers and were filled with warmth.

"No trouble, eh?"

Jiang Ziling asked with concern, his eyes full of worry.

Su Yu shook his head gently, "Everything is fine, but it's hard to explain. I'll tell you in detail tonight."

After briefly recounting what had happened today and her idea of ​​inviting the county magistrate, she quickly arranged for Jiang Ziling to prepare the rice so that they could enjoy this rare family feast together once she came back from buying some ingredients.

Carrying a heavy wooden barrel with rippling water in it reflecting the gentle morning light, and the fork tightly held in his hand flashing a simple luster in the morning light, Song Junde walked out of the house with a brisk pace, feeling a bit comfortable and expectant.

The river flows slowly, telling the story of the village. The few fallen leaves occasionally floating on the water seem to be telling us that the years are peaceful.

Indeed, what the villagers talk about most about this river that winds around the village is the abundance of fish, which is almost unmatched.

The fatness of fish, once placed on a banquet, is undoubtedly the best delicacy, enough to make a banquet look decent and rich.

After a whole night of silence, the river, like a tired traveler who has unloaded all worldly worries, once again shows its clear and transparent face, like an uncut jade.

Under the clear water surface, the fish seem to sense the call of the new day. They swim lively among the water plants, jumping out of the water from time to time, stirring up circles of ripples and adding a lively atmosphere to this quiet morning.

The village director, with a proud look on his face, led the county magistrate in a slow stroll along the rice field path by the river. The golden rice ears swayed gently in the wind, like a golden ocean, foreshadowing the upcoming harvest.

Just as they were planning to explore the next scenery, Song Junde's eyes inadvertently swept across a scene in the distance: on the river bank, a slender woman was inserting the fork into the water accurately again and again with amazing eyesight and accurate judgment, and the fish became her prey.

When I got closer and took a closer look, I found that the woman was Su Yu, who was famous in the village.

Su Yu is not only good at pest control, but his skill in spearing fish is also amazing.

"Ms. Su is really as good as any man. She is skilled in removing insects and protecting the fields, and her fishing skills in the river are even more amazing."

A compliment came out of her mouth, which was not only a recognition of her ability, but also a praise for her independent character.

Upon hearing this, Su Yu turned around with a gentle smile, responded generously to Song Junde's compliment, and took the opportunity to invite him to dinner. The sincerity and enthusiasm revealed in her expression seemed to be able to instantly melt the chill of early winter.

However, as soon as these words were spoken, the village director's expression involuntarily became solemn.

In his opinion, such an important visiting guest should be personally entertained by him as the village director to be polite. How could he let a woman get there first? The subtle fluctuations in his heart made his eyes flash with a barely perceptible dissatisfaction, worrying that Su Yu's behavior would be interpreted as an overly obvious attempt to curry favor with him.

Before the county magistrate could make any comment, the village chief interrupted hastily, his words revealing a hint of defending his own status.

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