Golden Branch

"Daya is back!"

"Daya! How is it? Are you satisfied?"

"...Is there any reward money? The whole family is working together this time, so it must be more precious than the magic tofu last time-" The reward money should be more.

Wang Mian returned home in the carriage arranged by the Wang family. As soon as he jumped off the carriage, a group of people rushed out from the dilapidated yard.

They talked at once, each with his own plans.

Wang Mian: ...Yeah, a must-have for a time-traveling farm girl, the best family members.

She ignored these people first, but turned around and politely thanked the driver: "Thank you, uncle!"

The driver nodded modestly as a return gesture.

He was a lifelong servant of the Wang family, and normally he would not take these farm slaves seriously at all.

However, since Wang Mian was able to make Jiu Niang happy, the driver looked at her with a little more respect and responded.

After he nodded, he didn't even look at Wang Mian's family, tightened the reins, turned the horse's head, and left.

"Oh, is this the Wang family's carriage?"

"Da Ya has become successful and can even ride in a carriage. I, your uncle, have never ridden in a carriage before..."

"Daya, why don't you invite the noble man in for a cup of tea?"

When everyone saw the carriage gradually moving away, they resumed their previous noisy behavior.

They surrounded Wang Mian, chattering, some were envious and jealous, while others gave him "kind" advice.

Wang Mian's eyes swept across the crowd and finally landed on the woman who secretly "implied" that Wang Mian was unruly and did not know how to entertain guests, that is, Wang Mian's aunt.

She said calmly, "Auntie, how about I invite him back right now? And you can entertain him?"

Aunt Wang’s maiden name was Li. She was in her thirties and wore a relatively new coarse cloth skirt.

Hearing Wang Mian's words, she was stunned at first, then waved her hands repeatedly in embarrassment: "Oh, I'm not a famous person, how can I, how can I know how to entertain an important person?"

How could the noble man pay any attention to her when he knew who she was?

As the eldest daughter-in-law of the Wang family, Li gave birth to three grandsons for the Wang family as soon as she entered the family, and always regarded herself as a hero.

She was quite respectable in the Wang family, so she was used to being superior to the second wife.

The second wife, that is, Wang Mian's parents, had three children, two daughters and one son.

The first two children were both daughters, and there was an elder sister-in-law who was good at giving birth to children as a comparison. One can imagine how anxious, worried and frustrated Wang Mian's stepmother Zhao must have been in the past few years.

Fortunately, last year, Zhao finally gave birth to a son, which allowed her to straighten her back a little.

However, after several years of living in the control group, Zhao still habitually became humble in front of her sister-in-law, Li.

In the Wang family, Li is still the number one daughter-in-law.

The eldest wife still has a higher status than the second wife.

Until half a year ago, Li's eldest daughter fell ill. After waking up, she said that she had met a god.

The immortal saved her and taught her many immortal secrets...

The Wang family was skeptical about the story Wang Mian made up.

As for Wang Mian's various troubles, everyone in the Wang family watched coldly.

The elders don’t believe it and don’t support it.

Wang Mian used his former boss's ability to make promises and the many stories of famous books he knew to fool all the children in his family.

Help her and work with her.

Then, there was the magical tofu.

Although I didn't make any money at first, I did make a kind of food for my family -

The leaves of the magic tree grow in the wild, it's like they were picked up for free.

The elders ate the smooth and refreshing tofu and began to believe Wang Mian's words.

Although I still don't really support it, I won't oppose it openly either.

Afterwards, Wang Mian went to the official road and not only received the reward money, but also brought back the servants of the noble family.

The entire Wang family was stunned.

Especially when they saw the servant girl who was said to be just a low-ranking maid in the Wang family, but who was dressed in bright clothes and had noble manners, the Wang family once again felt a deep awe for the wealthy families.

The Wang family also changed their attitude towards Wang Mian.

This girl really hooked up with a noble man.

In the future, their Wang family may have to rely on her.

So, when Wang Mian came back from the farm today, except for his aunt who was secretly unwilling, everyone in the Wang family was very reserved towards him.

Even the aunt, after being rebuked by Wang Mian, did not dare to hit or scold her as usual, but just smiled awkwardly.

Wang Mian: ... Fortunately, although there are some bad guys in the house, they are not stupid and can tell the difference.

I'm not afraid of having the best, I'm just afraid of people doing stupid things.

"Oh, Daya, I'm not saying anything mean to you. I'm not a respectable person, but we have scholars in our family!"

"You should have kept the nobleman here, and let your brothers and the others take good care of him—"

As Wang Mian recognized Li as the best, he would not give up easily.

The embarrassment on her face flashed away, and was soon replaced by full calculation. She was indeed an ignorant village woman, but her son was educated and could read and write, so he would definitely get along well with the noble man.

That's the Wang family. Not to mention the glory of their ancestors, just the current head of the family is the father and mother official of Hedong.

If I could win Mr. Wang's favor, it would be great to let my son work as a minor official in the county government!

"That's right! Daya, your aunt doesn't know how to entertain guests, but I, your uncle, am a scholar!"

The man who had just complained that he had never ridden in a carriage, Wang Mian’s step-uncle Wang Wufu, came over directly.

Li's face suddenly darkened. The scholar she was talking about was not the brother-in-law who was favored by her parents-in-law, but her son.

Humph, you still have the nerve to call yourself a scholar. You have studied for several years and spent countless money and rice from your family, but you can't even pass the exam to become a clerk.

In other words, the parents-in-law are biased and gullible, and continue to foolishly believe that this boy can have a bright future.

Wang Mian raised his eyebrows, oh no, the best No. 2 is online!

I just don’t know who is better, this top-notch aunt or this top-notch uncle.

"Fifth brother, so you are a scholar. Then why didn't you pass the county clerk examination last month?"

"Auntie, what do you mean? Are you mocking me?"

As expected by Wang Mian, Li and Wang Wufu did start arguing.

Wang Mian walked straight past the two of them and came to his grandfather.

"Ah, Miss Wang was very satisfied with the food I made this time and rewarded me with a silver cake!"

"...I want to use this money to buy something."

After a trip to Wangjiazhuangzi, Wang Mian finally realized the reality that time travel is not a panacea.

The "secret recipes" she possesses cannot allow her to call the shots and change the world.

It’s better to keep your feet on the ground and start with…the simplest business.

"Aunt, Dad, let's make tofu."

This does not require too high a technical level, nor does it require too many or too rare raw materials.

However, with a large audience, you may not be able to make huge profits, but you can accumulate capital slowly over the long term!

……

After half a day of negotiations, Wang Lin and Lou Jin reached many agreements.

Lou Jin would lend troops to Wang Lin, and Wang Lin would also give part of the taxes to the Lou family.

The Cui family incident was a misunderstanding.

Lou Jin apologized on behalf of his son, and Wang Lin also forgave Cui on her behalf.

The Lou and Wang families became closer.

Lou Dalang could then come to the manor to play with a legitimate reason.

That day, Lou Dalang arrived at the farm on horseback early in the morning and climbed up the courtyard wall as if he was familiar with the route.

Riding on the wall, high above, he shouted loudly to Wang Heng in the yard: "Fat girl! Yeah Yeah is coming!"

Wang Heng was squatting under the crabapple tree, petting a fat orange cat.

Lou Dalang shouted loudly, and both the man and the cat were startled.

Whoosh!

An orange-red figure flashed by quickly like a fat lightning.

"...raccoon slave!"

Wang Heng's chubby little hand was hanging in the air. Woo woo, the cat ran away again.

Such soft fur, so much flesh... The fat cat slave that she had coaxed with dried meat was just scared away like this?

Wang Heng lowered her head, and Lou Dalang on the wall couldn't see her expression at all.

Lou Dalang didn't know that Wang Heng was pursing her lips tightly, and her big eyes were full of grievance.

All he knew was, "Hey! Fat girl! Yayeh is calling you!"

Lou Dalang picked up a stone from the wall, aimed at Wang Heng and threw it down.

Snapped!

The stone hit Wang Heng's feet, stirring up some dirt.

Wang Heng squeezed her chubby little hand hard.

The fact that Lou Dalang could act so arrogantly in Wang's farmhouse and none of Wang's servants or guards tried to stop him was enough to prove that his words and actions were permitted and even condoned by Wang Lin.

Wang Heng remembered clearly what her mother had said to her before she was sent away: "Ajiu, you are still young. Before you grow up and have the ability to protect yourself, don't be willful!"

"Be good! Be obedient! Even if you know it's wrong, don't argue with the other person."

"Mother, I just want you to live and grow up. Don't let yourself get hurt because of a momentary quarrel."

Don't cry, don't get angry, don't resist... With her mother not around and her father unreliable, all Wang Heng can do is endure and be timid.

He took a deep breath and loosened his clenched fists.

Wang Heng raised her head, a faint smile on her chubby little face: "Brother!"

"Fatty, I've already sent the letter to Yizhou and personally handed it to your mother!"

"Do you want to know how your mother is doing? Does she miss you? What did she say to you?"

Seeing that Wang Heng was being bullied but still had a cute and innocent look on her face, Lou Dalang gave up the idea of ​​bullying her again.

He leaped up and jumped directly off the wall.

Wang Heng subconsciously covered her mouth to prevent herself from screaming out.

Swish!

A figure flashed by and caught Lou Dalang steadily in mid-air.

He landed lightly on the ground, put Lou Dalang down, and disappeared in an instant with another flash.

Wang Heng: ...Although I know there are secret guards protecting Lou Dalang, I am still scared by this little bully.

Lou Dalang was somewhat annoyed that he couldn't jump down by himself.

However, when he looked up and saw Wang Heng's frightened pale face and the worry in her eyes, his mood became cheerful again.

He quickly rushed over to Wang Heng and pinched her cheek. "Fatty, are you worried about me? Haha, don't worry, I'm awesome!"

"Brother! It hurts!"

"Okay, okay! Got it, I won't pinch you anymore! Humph, you're still so squeamish!"

"Brother, believe it!"

Wang Heng's soft and sweet voice brushed past Lou Dalang like a feather.

Lou Dalang's eyes flashed with a wicked smile as he continued to tease: "Shout out yeah yeah first!"

Wang Heng pursed her lips and her sweet smile disappeared.

She didn't speak and didn't look at Lou Dalang.

"What? Are you angry? Hey! That's new, fat girl. So you can get angry too?"

Don’t want to be teased, don’t want to call him yeah anymore?

Lou Dalang just felt it was fresh.

It turns out that this fat girl doesn't just have a silly side, she also has a temper.

Lou Dalang stretched out his "black hand" again and grabbed Wang Heng's little bun.

He pulled hard, "Fat girl, speak! And don't look away from me!"

The little bully began to show his domineering side.

Wang Heng turned her head away stubbornly, and would rather have her scalp pulled so hard that it hurt than give in.

A-niang also said: "Sometimes, you can't just tolerate everything. Put up a little resistance and let people know that you are not a dough that can be kneaded by others...Ajiu, you are like A-niang, you are beautiful, and beautiful people can tolerate their temper occasionally!"

Although Wang Heng did not want to become a great beauty like A Niang and then become a "tribute".

But the fact is, even though she has gained some weight, Wang Heng is still the cutest and most beautiful little girl.

If she loses her temper, her facial features will not be distorted or hideous, but will have another kind of beauty.

Lou Dalang followed Wang Heng's face and saw her puffed cheeks and her bright eyes flashing with grievance and stubbornness. The evil taste that had arisen in his heart disappeared in an instant.

Lou Dalang himself didn't notice that the force of his hand holding Wang Heng's hair had weakened.

Wang Heng felt it, and she remembered her mother's teachings: some people care about face, and even if they know they are wrong and have softened their hearts, they are unwilling to admit it or give in.

Wang Heng pursed her lips and said pitifully, "Brother, Jiu is in pain!"

Hearing Wang Heng begging for mercy, Lou Dalang's remaining evil taste was satisfied.

He swiftly walked down the steps Wang Heng had built and released her hand, but his mouth remained stubborn: "Humph! It's good that it hurts. Don't get angry with me from now on, got it?"

"Yes!" Wang Heng agreed obediently.

But, although I didn't cry just now, big tears are quietly sliding down my cheeks.

Lou Dalang was a little bewildered, "Hey, I've already let go, why are you still crying?"

Wang Heng sniffed, "Brother, believe it!"

Lou Dalang grabbed his sleeve and roughly wiped Wang Heng's face. "You fat girl, not only do you love to eat, you also love to cry! Humph, I'll call you a little crybaby from now on!"

"Brother~~~"

"Okay! Okay! Got it, I'll tell you, I'll tell you everything! Your mother is very good, she's the general's favorite woman, even the general's wife likes her!"

"By the way, she also said that she has found a tutor for you and will send her to the farm in a few days. She also said that she will find a way to help you with the sugarcane..."

Lou Dalang's face was full of impatience, but he still helped Wang Heng wipe her face clean and relayed everything Jiang had said to her.

"Thank you, brother!"

Wang Heng stood up straight and knelt respectfully.

"Hmph!" Lou Dalang was dissatisfied. Who wants all this hypocrisy?

Wang Heng quickly took out a piece of dried meat from her snack basket and placed it in front of Lou Dalang's mouth: "Brother, please have some dried meat!"

Oh wow, that’s great. Being able to get the greedy fat girl to share the delicious food shows her sincerity.

Lou Dalang opened his mouth with satisfaction and swallowed the dried meat in one gulp.

Lou Dalang couldn't see his expression at the moment, which showed satisfaction and excitement. It was only because he didn't have a tail, otherwise, that tail would be wagging happily...