After fleeing famine, I have thousands of acres of fertile land

The trees on the mountain belong to the government office and can be used for firewood, but they cannot be cut down on a large scale.

They didn't have this concern when they bought the forest land.

Cut down some of the trees that are not growing well and plant new ones next year.

The crops are cut down the mountain during the day and delivered to Kaoshan Village at night, saving the villagers a lot of time.

Ye Dalang loved his son so much that he went to the mountain to help burn charcoal.

The elders in the village selected some clever young men to learn how to make charcoal.

Ye Erlang's engagement was scheduled for the New Year. During this period, Master Zheng's shop and the people in Kaoshan Village were very busy and had no time to help with the arrangements.

Liu Bao's brothers and Liu the matchmaker's son calculated the date and came to Kaoshan Village, bringing charcoal to sell.

Ye Qing didn't go to the mountain, she was busy running the winery.

Tietou was a bit idle, as both workshops had people in charge, so he could only help out by running errands.

Ye Qing has recently been planning new ways to make money, looking for a way that is suitable for the whole village to make money together.

Tietou did not go up the mountain. He followed the village caravan to do business, see the world, and see the person Ye Qing asked him to find.

Life in the village is busy and fulfilling, and it’s the end of the year in the blink of an eye.

The pig at home is fat and white, and Li cares about it more than Boss Ye.

After slaughtering the New Year pig, it was time to distribute money in the village. The head of the village was grateful to Ye Qing for helping them come up with the idea of ​​burning charcoal together, and he would give Ye Qing a sum of money every year.

This year he also gave thirty taels. Looking at the silver in his hand, Ye Qing felt a little more of a sense of belonging to the village.

Ye Qing strolled to the village head's house and said, "Grandpa Village Head, I can't accept this money. I didn't even go up the mountain this year, so I feel embarrassed to take the money."

"Qingya, that's not what I meant. Without you leading us down this path, we wouldn't have made so much money."

Ye Qing was conflicted. "I feel guilty for taking this money. It's not easy for the villagers to go to the mountains to burn charcoal in the cold wind. I can't take this money."

The village head looked at Ye Qing with relief, "Good boy, this is the decision of the villagers, don't worry, no one will say anything."

"Grandpa Lizheng, I know this is a kind gesture from the villagers. I have opened several workshops now, so I have plenty of money."

The head of the village frowned and said, "If I tell you to take it, take it. You can't refuse a gift from an elder."

Ye Qing's forehead was covered with sweat. She had never seen such a serious headman.

Ye Qing couldn't refuse anymore and could only change his words.

"Grandpa Lizheng, I'll take this money."

"Good boy, that's right." The head of the village returned to his kind look.

"Grandpa Lizheng, I want to donate this money to the private school to reward children who study well."

After hearing this, the head of the village looked at Ye Qing with some admiration. It was not something that most people could do to give away the money they had earned.

"Qingya, if you have this intention, I won't stop you. In the future, let the children who receive rewards thank you."

Ye Qing did not refuse. We should not let children take things for granted and should have a grateful heart.

As Ye Erlang was getting ready for his engagement, the family was cleaning the house inside and out, and Shen and Wei also came to help.

"Sister-in-law, I really envy you. Your eldest and second sons are both settled down, unlike my third son, who is still an apprentice in the city. I am so anxious that I feel like I am frying in a frying pan."

Zhou handed her eldest grandson to Wei Xin to take care of, busying herself with work and talking.

"Why are you envious? Take advantage of these few days of rest and find someone to help you find out."

"Alas, Sanlang finally became Master Hu's apprentice and will definitely live in the city in the future. It would be best if he could find a place in the city."

Wei also thinks the same way. Only when a couple is together can their relationship be good.

"Then you can ask the official matchmaker to help you. I think Meng the matchmaker for Erlang is a good match."

Wei was not in a hurry. Her eldest son, Ye Chenyi, would take the imperial examination in the future and could get married later.

Shen's eyes lit up, "When Erlang gets engaged, I'll talk to Matchmaker Meng. Our family has some extra money these past two years, so we can buy a house in the city."

Mrs. Zhou told her what to look for in a daughter-in-law, and Mrs. Shen and Mrs. Wei listened carefully. After all, Wei Xin, the eldest grandson's wife, was really a good person.

This time when Ye Erlang was engaged, he invited the owners of several cooperating restaurants in the city, and he also took this opportunity to introduce his son to them.

If you open a pastry shop in the city, you can also cooperate with them and supply restaurants.

Boss Ye only introduced them to each other. Whether or not Ye Erlang could get the business depended on his ability.

Shen had been keeping an eye on Matchmaker Meng, and seeing that she spoke and acted in a measured way, she pulled Ye Chencong to the empty room next door.

Matchmaker Meng was led over by Zhou and told her the situation on the way.

Matchmaker Meng didn't expect that she could get a business after coming here. She was so happy that she kept saying nice things.

Ye Chencong's face turned red. As a young man with a thin skin, he felt uncomfortable facing the gaze of Matchmaker Meng.

"He is the child you are talking about. He looks really good. I heard that he is learning a craft from Master Hu in the city and he has a bright future." When Matchmaker Meng heard the name of Master Hu, she felt a little satisfied.

Shen pulled Matchmaker Meng to sit down, and Ye Chencong helped pour tea with a discerning eye.

"Sister Meng, please help me find a girl from the city for my boy. Preferably one with good looks and many brothers."

Matchmaker Meng asked carefully about where the couple would live and their family situation, and she had a suitable candidate in mind.

"Big sister, I have a suitable one here. She has four brothers and she is the youngest in the family. She is an expert in needlework and handicraft."

Shen became interested and asked in detail about the girl's age and family situation.

When I heard that my family was in the timber business, I felt a little more willing.

In the future, my son will live in the city and will still have to rely on carpentry to make a living. With the help of Master Hu and the Yue family, it will be easier.

"Mrs. Meng, please help me run the errand. I'll give you a big red envelope when it's done." Shen said sincerely.

Matchmaker Meng was satisfied with Shen's attitude. She had dealt with the eldest branch of the Ye family several times and could tell that they were a hardworking and honest family.

After the engagement was completed, Ye Dalang and Ye Chencong personally sent Master Zheng's family and Matchmaker Meng home, and then rushed back to the village before dark.

Before leaving, Matchmaker Meng went to visit Ye Laoer's house.

The house was tidy and clean. When I heard that my daughter was given to the Liu family in the city, I knew what was going on.

The next morning, she brought some cakes and asked her son to take her to Huaihua Lane.

"Sister-in-law, you are busy at home."

"Sister, you're here. Come in quickly. Why are you carrying things? You can take them back later." Tong came out from the house.

"This is for the children to eat. You can't take it back." He said as he walked into the main room as if he knew the way there.

Tong asked her son to pour some water and started to prepare snacks for Matchmaker Meng.

Meng the matchmaker's son parked the car, said hello to Mrs. Tong, and went to the kitchen to talk to his cousin.