You are my golden finger

"Sister Jin, Sister Jin is back!"

When the convoy just entered the village entrance, Xingwu appeared out of nowhere and spotted the convoy with his sharp eyes. He also accurately recognized Lin Xijin's carriage. He was so happy that he seemed to have installed a tweeter and shouted loudly.

At this moment, it was lunchtime, and everyone was eating and resting at home. Hearing Xingwu's shout, people suddenly emerged from every household.

"Jin girl, you're back!" Grandma He's loud voice couldn't hide her excitement as she shouted from afar.

Uncle Muxiong and Aunt Muxiong also came forward to greet them.

Lin Xijin and the children had no choice but to come down.

More and more people gathered on the roadside.

"Jin girl, you're back!"

"Sister Jin is back!"

Lin Xijin was overwhelmed by the constant greetings.

"I'm back! Everyone go home, I'll treat you all to candy later!"

Lin Xijin's motorcade returned to her yard amid the cheers and cheers of the neighbors. Qi Po had already received Xingwu's report and came out to greet them.

It was the first time that Lin Xijin received such a warm welcome. Suddenly, she felt like a modern national leader inspecting the countryside. Seeing the yard full of villagers, he waved his hand and called Xihui, Xinfeng, Xingwen, Xingwu, and Xingcheng to take bags of candy, melon seeds, and cakes from the carriage and generously distributed them to everyone.

The clan leader and several elders also came. When they saw that everyone had received candy and melon seeds, they drove everyone out.

"Everyone go back first. Jin'er has been traveling all the way and has been on the road for many days. She is exhausted. Let them rest first. We can talk another day if we have anything to say."

When everyone heard what the patriarch said, they ate their candies happily and went back.

The clan leader and several elders did not stay either. Lin Xijin invited them and the village head to come over for dinner tonight, and they happily agreed.

After a quick lunch and asking the housekeeper to settle the new arrivals, everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

Although it is not midsummer yet, the weather is already very hot during the day. In the evening, the heat in Shiziwo gradually dissipates, and the setting sun adds a touch of beauty and warmth to the countryside.

After the rest, the tiredness in my body disappeared. In fact, drinking the spiritual spring water in the space all the way, I was not very tired. But the cramped carriage and the long journey inevitably brought some psychological depression to people.

In the hall, the nanny was chatting with Grandma He, Grandma Liu, and Aunt Qi, telling them about what she had seen and heard in the capital.

The kitchen was very busy today. The cook brought back from Beijing was very diligent and was already making cakes in the kitchen. Aunt Mu Xiong, Aunt Da Fu, and Aunt Jian An had also been busy for a long time. Lin Xijin had originally only asked the housekeeper to notify the two families to come over for dinner, but she didn't expect that they couldn't sit still and didn't want to eat for free, so they came to the kitchen to work.

The boys from Xingwen had gone to the martial arts training ground to play with the other kids at home. When Master Liang heard that Lin Xijin and his group had returned, the children in the school would definitely be restless, so he simply gave them a holiday in the afternoon.

Lin Xijin called Xihui and Xingwen and asked them to invite the Master and his family to dinner.

Soon, the clan leader and the village head and their entourage arrived, and Master Liang and his family were also invited by Xihui and Xingwen.

Four tables were set up in the hall and everyone sat down to eat happily.

"Jin girl, the food in your house is so delicious. I can gain three pounds of weight by eating a meal here!" Grandma He has a loud voice and always loves to make people laugh.

"Yes, we have all gained weight. But I don't know if girl Jin has taken some magic pill or what, she just won't gain weight!" Grandma Liu said.

Everyone burst into laughter when they heard it.

After the meal, we had cakes and fruit drinks, which were the children's favorite. Everyone praised the cooking skills of the cook from Kyoto.

As night fell, the women happily said goodbye and went home with the gifts prepared by Lin Xijin. Xingwen, Xingcheng, Xingwu, and Xiaowen also received gifts from Xihui and others. They were so happy that they didn't want to go back home. It was another night of staying overnight.

The clan leader, the village head and other men knew that Lin Xijin had something to discuss with him and that they also needed to sort out the affairs of the village and the clan, so they all stayed. Master Liang stood up and wanted to leave, but the clan leader pulled him to stay for tea.

"Jin'er, the fish in the fish pond where the fry were raised have grown to three or four pounds. Do you think it's time to fish it out?" asked the clan leader.

"Girl Jin, the pigs raised by each family are about two or three hundred kilograms. Can they be slaughtered?" Fifth Uncle was also anxious, because his family and the clan leader's family raised the most pigs. Other families only had three pigs, but Lin Xijin made the decision and gave five to their two families.

"Jin'er, the big duck is about three pounds and has started laying eggs. You have good ideas, so see how to deal with it." The head of the village was also a little impatient.

"Oh, here's what I'm thinking: The Dragon Boat Festival is coming, we can save two pigs, some fish, ducks, and duck eggs, and hold a harvest feast for the whole village to get together. The remaining duck eggs can be made into salted eggs and sold, and the rest of the pigs, ducks, and fish can be sold to the restaurants in town. What do you think?"

"This is a good idea. Everyone has worked hard for a while, so it deserves some fun. We can also arrange for the dragon and lion dance team to join us then." Several people agreed.

"Master, Uncle, I accidentally opened a new drugstore in Kyoto with someone else, which can bring some new livelihood to the village. Each family can open up wasteland to grow the medicinal herbs I need, and I will buy them at the market price. Girls between twelve and fifteen years old can help me process the herbs; boys can learn martial arts from my guards, and help transport goods to Kyoto in the future, and then transport some of the goods that are in short supply here back from Kyoto."

"But we have agreed that the requirements for the first batch of recruits are not high. They only need to be able to recognize a few words and have some skills. Those recruited in the future must be able to read, do math, and have good skills."

After hearing Lin Xijin's words, the clan leader and the village head were so excited that their eyes sparkled.

You have to know that before, people in the clan and the village made their living, and only those who raised pigs could get a share. Now every household can grow medicinal herbs, and the income from the crops is their own. There are few people in Shiziwo and many wastelands. As long as you are diligent, it is not a problem for one person to cultivate two or three acres.

"That's great! Miss Jin, thank you so much! You always think about the village, and everyone is enjoying the blessings you give us!" said the head of the village somewhat emotionally.

"We have all enjoyed the good life together. Tomorrow we will also practice martial arts together, but we all want to live a long and long life." Fifth Uncle wiped his tears.

"Here I have a boxing manual that can help you stay fit and prolong your life. If you want to practice it, I'll teach you some other day." Lin Xijin looked at these lovely old men and decided to take the trouble to popularize Tai Chi.

"I want to practice too!" Master Liang also expressed his desire to follow.

"Teacher, you have to work harder. The children in the village are looking to you for teaching!" Everyone laughed.

After talking about the matter for a while, several people said goodbye. Lin Xijin asked the housekeeper to deliver the gift from the village head before sending everyone away.