Qi Xingyun sent someone to send them back, and also brought back half a cart of gifts, which were all food and daily necessities, and of course silver. They wanted to refuse it, because they had already given Shui Shang half a cart of gifts, and it would be awkward to take silver.

Zheng Huaming and Qi Xingyun once again sighed at the honesty of the farmers. Finally, they said it was a reward from the boss, not wages, so they accepted it, got on the carriage and went home happily.

After returning home and putting down their luggage, the first thing they did was to check on the fields. Seeing that the rice and sweet potatoes were growing well, they felt relieved. They had been afraid that they would waste the money, but the crops in the fields would be ruined if they were not taken good care of.

After planting corn, things came to an end. After a few days of rest, the families began to harvest winter wheat. However, there were only a few families planting winter wheat, and they were all close to Yang Dashan's family. Yang Dashan, the village chief, Aunt Gen, Cuihua's mother, and Goudan and Tietou's families.

Before the harvest, the village chief gathered everyone for a meeting. The idea was to harvest the sweet potatoes just like before, with each family going their own way. They could dry the potatoes in the drying yard without having to crowd together. If everyone worked together, it would be faster. By weighing and comparing the potatoes, they would know how the yield compared to the wheat they usually planted.

No one had any objection to this arrangement. After all, there were only a few families who were close to each other and they usually helped each other with their work.

It took just a few days to harvest and dry the crops. Then we gathered together to make some steamed buns and had a satisfying meal.

Then, Yang Dashan's family welcomed a big event, Xiaocao girl's first birthday.

Damao passed the second round of the Tongsheng exam. He himself did not expect to pass the second round, thinking that he had only studied for half a year and taking the exam was just to meet the teacher's request. He never thought that he would pass the first round, but what he did not expect was that he passed the second round.

Damao and Yang Bolin both passed the second round. Normally, they should wait in the provincial capital to take the third round. Because it takes time and money to go back and forth to the provincial capital, most candidates who have passed the second round will choose to stay here to review and wait.

But Da Mao wanted to go home because of his sister's first birthday.

Mr. Zheng had accompanied them to the provincial capital for the exam for some time. He didn't have to come, but because he was bored at home, he simply brought his students here to visit his old friend.

Zheng Huaming came to tell him that he had discovered a new crop that had been planted and was growing well. He also wanted to go back and take a look, so he simply took Damao and Yang Bailin back to Pingjiang County.

There is still more than a month left before the next exam. It is plenty of time for Xiaocao to celebrate his first birthday before rushing to the provincial capital. It only takes one day to go to the provincial capital.

When Da Mao was taking an exam in the provincial capital, he would go out and wander around, buying things for his grandmother, parents, and younger brothers and sisters at home, some rare things, beautiful fabrics, delicious snacks, grocery stores, grain stores, bookstores, and all sorts of other things.

Fortunately, there were only three of them when they left. If there had been so many people and so much luggage, there would have been no space.

The items are not expensive and do not cost much. The main feature is the large quantity and wide variety.

In fact, Damao has a purpose for buying so many things. His sister often takes out some novel things, which are hard to believe for a family that has never traveled far.

So he goes to all kinds of shops and buys all kinds of rare things. Even if others check, they won’t know whether I bought these things or not.

Da Mao: Well, I hope I can get through it.

Qingshan Village

When Damao returned home, Xiaocao held him tightly in her arms, like a cell phone hanging on his back, taking him wherever he went.

The little fat boy kept chattering about their great achievements during this period, and Simao kept adding to his comments.

There are really too many loopholes in Miss Xiaocao's book. If I don't help her fill them, I will have to tell my brother about it sooner or later. It is better to fill the loopholes found on the spot and never delay it until overnight.

Pingjiang County, Zheng Prefecture

When Grandpa Zheng arrived home, Zheng Huaming and Qi Xingyun had just returned. They had been in the farm all day, looking at the sweet potatoes and corn, with happy looks on their faces.

After everyone washed up, they drank tea in the flower hall. Zheng Huaming muttered, "It would be nice if we had the set of chairs in the thatched house. We could drink tea and chat together without having to sit so far away. If we want to say something private, we can just tilt our heads. It's not like now, when we have to shout so loudly for others to hear us."

Mr. Zheng couldn't help but be curious. His grandson knew it well. It wasn't that he didn't like good things, but if he liked something, it must be good. He had mentioned the Yang family and Xiao Cao'er in the previous letter, saying that their chairs were very comfortable and their milk tea was delicious, but he only drank it once, and they didn't serve it to guests again.

The elders of Yang Dashan's family: It's unfair, do you think we don't want to show it off? Oh no, it's for entertaining guests, we don't dare to take it out, the sons have said, and they told their sister, not to take things out, especially for entertaining guests. If you want to entertain guests, go to the county to buy some fruits and snacks, and take them out to entertain guests. As for the sister's things, you can wait until we all come back and then quietly take them out to share.

So during this period of time, Xiao Caoer really forgot about snacks. She was mainly learning how to hold a pen and write with Simao, and she was struggling with the pen all day long.

Zheng Huaming's words successfully aroused Mr. Zheng's interest, and he also wanted to go to Yang's house. Not to mention the food, the chairs recommended by his grandson were worth seeing.

For old guys like them, who sit for a long time, it is not easy to find a suitable chair.

Qi Xingyun took the opportunity to talk about what he had been thinking and worried about during this period.

After hearing his words, Mr. Zheng and Zheng Huaming were silent for a while, as if they were lost in thought or in deep contemplation.

After a long while, Zheng Huaming finally spoke: "If it is true as you said, we cannot let others find this family first. We must tie them down firmly on our side."

Qi Xingyun: "How? Use benefits? If this family is smart and greedy, it's okay to give them more money, but based on the contact during this period, do you think they are greedy?"

Zheng Huaming smiled and said, "The elders in the family are not as smart as the children. They don't seem to be greedy for money. Such people are easy to be controlled. We must tie them up here quickly. Otherwise, when the sweet potato and corn incident is exposed, things will be even more difficult to deal with."

Qi Xingyun: "Those little ones look pretty good, especially Da Mao. Unfortunately, he is not often at home and is still young. He doesn't have enough experience, so he can't be stable if he is really afraid of something."

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