Traveling through the farm, I just want to earn money by farming

Not long after the group entered the village and got off the carriage, Manager Xu and Xu Jingyue followed closely behind.

The Chen family courtyard suddenly became bustling and crowded. Seeing that there were so many people, Old Mrs. Chen, her mother-in-law, and her daughter-in-law hurriedly prepared more dishes, fearing that they would not entertain them well enough.

A group of people in the kitchen were busy and sweating profusely, and a group of people in the yard were also busy.

"Manager Xu, what brings you here?" The two men followed closely behind him, so there must be something going on.

Shopkeeper Xu smiled and said, "Indeed, something happened, that's why I rushed here so quickly."

Qing Ning said nothing, just smiled at him, waiting for his next words.

Shopkeeper Xu didn't hesitate and directly stated his purpose.

Qing Ning frowned and said in embarrassment, "Uncle Xu, it's not that I don't deliver to the county town, it's just that we don't have anyone. And we have an ox cart, and fresh food and accommodation can't wait that long."

Shopkeeper Xu immediately said, "That's all right. I send my men to pick up the goods every day in a horse-drawn carriage. We also have ice when it's hot. Don't worry, you don't need to trouble your men."

"That's fine, but the daily supply is limited. My workshop is newly built and is currently being dehumidified and ventilated, so we haven't used it yet. We're short on manpower for the time being."

Shopkeeper Xu expressed his understanding and said it was no problem.

Qing Ning: "Uncle Xu, I have some agreements with the town's owner, but they don't apply to you. The prices will remain the same as the town's restaurant, and we will renegotiate the types and quantities of food served each day."

Qing Ning thought for a moment and added, "With the current time, I'm afraid we won't be able to supply before the Moon Festival. My daily supply to the restaurants in town is not enough, and if I add yours, I'm afraid it won't be enough. After this festival, my new workshop will be open and I'll have more staff. Then, how about supplying you?"

Shopkeeper Xu said, "Of course, we can. We'll just deliver the goods after the Moon Festival. We'll decide on the types and quantities to be supplied today, and we'll settle the bill with Shizhen Pavilion every month."

The two of them immediately reached an agreement and wrote the deed, each holding a copy.

After the matter was settled, Manager Xu wanted to take Xu Jingyue and say goodbye. The Chen family was hospitable, so how could they let anyone go?

As soon as Xue Jingtang and his wife arrived, they went to Mr. Ma's place first, found Mr. Ma and Mr. Yu, explained the purpose of their visit, and asked the two to help act as guarantors and say good things about them in front of the Chen family.

They also didn't know why the Chen family didn't agree to Xu Minglang's request to adopt Qing Ning as his goddaughter. They kept thinking that maybe the Chen family treasured the child or had some other special requirements.

"It's true that he's a precious child, but is he particular about it? Not really. The main thing is that Xu Minglang doesn't know how to behave." Mr. Ma listened to their gossip from the side.

The couple turned to look at Mr. Ma at the same time, eager to see him.

Seeing them like this, Mr. Ma said helplessly, "That kid came up and said he'd adopted Qing Ning as his goddaughter and wanted to take the child away. Do you think the Chen family would agree? He thinks he's rich and powerful, and everyone's child is precious. Look at the Chen family, from top to bottom, who doesn't cherish their children? Not to mention them, we all like them very much."

"It's good that they didn't kick him out. So from now on, whenever Xu Minglang comes, the Chen family will keep a close eye on Qingning, for fear that the kid will steal the child." Old Master Yu also knew about this and continued.

Xue Jingtang and his wife looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good! I was thinking it was something else. I see. Don't worry, then. Firstly, we're here to express our gratitude, and secondly, we really like this child. Every time my Luo'er comes home from her day off, she'll be talking to me all day long."

Xue Jingtang: "That's right. This child is not only smart but also has a sense of justice. If it weren't for her reminder to do a good job of epidemic prevention and disinfection during the previous disaster, I'm afraid Ruyi County would not have been so well off. She also raised a lot of medicinal herbs, food, clothing, etc. at her own expense, which makes us adults feel ashamed. Of course, except for Qing Ning, the other children of the Chen family are all good. I can't do as much as them in saving people and disaster relief."

"Yes, they are all good kids."

This is also the reason why Mr. Ma and Mr. Yu are willing to stay here to teach them.

After that, several people took the gifts to the Chen family. The Chen family was very happy to know that Xue Mingfu and his wife came with them, so they asked someone to call the village chief and clan elder Chen Lin to come and accompany them, and also invited several gentlemen to come as well.

Three full tables of people filled the small courtyard. Old Mrs. Chen, her wife, and Yu Er and his servants helped with the chores.

The children sat at a large table, and the adults chatted happily about everything.

"Sister Qingke, the snacks you made are so delicious, even better than candy." Zhang Lijing had been here for some time and he integrated into the community very quickly.

Qingke felt sorry for him and would give him some snacks from time to time.

"Here, I'll give you my portion too." Qingke placed his portion of the snack in front of him.

The humble man shook his head and refused, "Sister Qingke, this much is enough for me. Aye said not to eat too much."

"Hehehe~ You are a little smart kid. You are still young, so it's okay to eat more." Qingke laughed.

"Then I won't be polite. I'll take this back for grandma to eat." The little kid is so filial that he never forgets his grandma.

"Lijing, is Grandma Chen feeling better?" Qingning asked.

Little One nodded: "Much better, Grandpa Ma is really amazing. Grandma can sleep well at night now. Although it's not for long, it's much better than before."

The little kid is four years old and his speech is still a little unclear and slow, but he has first-class expressive ability.

"That's good. This way Mr. Zhang doesn't have to worry all the time."

"Well, Grandma Chen is much better now, but she can hardly see the wind and is mostly staying in her room." Qingzhu took over the conversation.

"Tell Mr. Zhang to bring back some autumn pear paste and loquat syrup later. Firstly, they will sweeten your mouth, and secondly, they are good things for clearing the lungs and moistening the throat." Qingning and the others have all met Grandma Chen and always feel close to her.

After dinner, a few young ones helped to boil water and make tea, and the group sat in the yard chatting and digesting the food. Manager Xu had to rush back to the county town, so he left a gift after dinner and said goodbye with Xu Jingyue.

The Chen family loaded the prepared thank-you gifts into their car and asked them to be careful on the road.

"Mr. Chen, Ms. Tan, stop busying yourself and come sit down and rest. I have something to discuss with you." Zhou greeted Chen Changjiang and his wife.

Seeing this, Old Lady Chen urged her daughter-in-law over: "Go quickly, don't let Madam Ming wait, we are here."

Tan Yueli washed her hands and moved a small wooden stool to sit next to Madam Mingfu. "What important matter did Madam Mingfu ask my wife and I to come here to discuss?"

Zhou looked at the couple, then at Old Man Yu and the others, and said with a smile, "It's like this. We came here today for a reason. We have received many favors from your family, both big and small, and we are grateful for them. First of all, we came here to thank you."

Before Zhou could finish, the wife of the couple said in panic: "Mrs. Mingfu is too polite. How can you accept the benefits of my family?"

Xue Jingtang quickly tried to appease them, "There's really no need to be so modest. Whether it's the epidemic or the school, it's all a problem. It should have happened a long time ago, but the aftermath of this epidemic isn't so easy to deal with, so it's been delayed until now."

At this moment, the couple was neither sitting nor standing.

Seeing them like this, Zhou hurriedly said, "Please sit down, both of you. I have something else to discuss with you. My husband and I really like Qing Ning and want to make her our goddaughter. We won't take her away, we just want to establish a goddaughter relationship with your family."

Zhou spoke anxiously, fearing that the Chen family would think she had the same idea as Xu Minglang.