A husband found in the village? I bought a regent for a penny!

As the village chief, Lao Qian certainly didn't want any bloodshed to occur in the village.

But he couldn't appease Grandpa Gu's family, nor could he persuade Grandpa Gu's third family to pay compensation.

I came here today under the guise of expressing my gratitude, but my real purpose is to ask Gu Xixi to continue to help me.

However, Gu Xixi refused without leaving any room for negotiation.

Old Qian knew he was being unreasonable by pushing his luck, so he awkwardly rubbed his hands together. "I know, but I really couldn't think of anything else, that's why I came to ask you. Don't take it to heart, niece."

Gu Xixi nodded, "No."

Old Qian tactfully took his leave, saying before he left, "That flatbed cart has been idle for too long, and many parts have come loose. I had it repaired these past two days, and all the nails have been replaced with new ones."

"Cars always need to be on the road, so safety is the top priority."

His words, devoid of any fancy jargon, revealed his true feelings.

"Uncle Qian, wait a minute." Gu Xixi finally called out to Old Qian.

"My great-grandfather came to see you today, probably because he found out about other people in the village selling water spinach."

Old Qian asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

Gu Xixi said, "His family used to be the only farmers in the village who sold vegetables."

"They hoard the vegetable seeds and never share them with anyone."

"Recently, his family missed out on a cabbage order from a restaurant, but then they saw others selling water spinach."

"Do you think they can be satisfied with their attitude?"

Old Qian nodded in agreement, "No wonder, you're even more irritable than before today."

Gu Xixi smiled and said, "My great-grandfather's family only burned less than half an acre of cabbage."

"His family is considered well-off in the village, and this level of loss is not enough to force them to perish together with Gu Laosan."

"Even if my third uncle is a tough nut to crack, my great-grandfather's family might not dare to harm him. It's all bark and no bite. Does Uncle Qian know what to do?"

Old Qian took a deep breath and suddenly realized, "That's right!"

"Originally, as the village chief, I had resolved the remaining issues of the burned fields, and the matter should have been settled."

"Grandpa Gu is venting his anger, and Third Brother Gu is acting like a shrew. I can't afford to offend them, but can't I at least stay away? The fewer people involved in their drama, the better. Once they get tired of making a scene, they'll naturally quiet down."

The problem disappeared instantly, and Old Qian was overjoyed. "My dear niece, you really see things clearly!"

"If you ever need anything in the future, just come to your uncle. People should help each other out!"

Old Qian walked away with light steps.

Mu Nanzhao glanced sideways at Gu Xixi, "Not bad, you've become the village chief's free advisor."

Gu Xixi said calmly, "I just want that car."

On the day of the fire, she found the flatbed cart in the ancestral hall and used it to load sand.

I later learned that the car was taken by villagers six years ago when the road was being repaired, and it didn't have an owner.

After the road was built, it was left idle and abandoned. It became somewhat worn out after being exposed to the wind and sun, but the shaft and wheels were basically intact and could still turn.

When Gu Xixi learned of this situation, she immediately had an idea.

After her millet harvest, she needed to sell it in the city to make money.

Getting a vehicle and an animal would make transporting grain and purchasing supplies much easier.

So when Lao Qian was troubled, Gu Xixi volunteered, saying she could cure the scorched land.

The condition was that old, unwanted car.

Old Qian readily agreed.

As it turns out, his judgment was correct.

The flatbed truck arrived after dinner, and just as Lao Qian had said, it looked brand new.

Gu Xixi pushed the cart, quite satisfied.

Mu Nanzhao stood to the side watching and said, "It's just a broken car, what's there to be happy about?"

Gu Xixi said without looking up, "We peasants don't dare to show off. As long as it works, that's fine."

Mu Nanzhao sneered, "You can't even afford a livestock, yet you want a car."

Gu Xixi said, "I'll buy it soon."

She straightened up and looked at Mu Nanzhao, "I noticed you've been picking a fight since just now."

What's wrong with you again?

At this moment, Aunt Zhang was boiling water in the kitchen, and there were only the two of them in the yard.

Mu Nanzhao stared into Gu Xixi's eyes, "What's going on with Gu Qingye this afternoon?"

"Why did you make an excuse to go to the kitchen, leaving me and her alone together?"

"You ran away, but you didn't forget to fill your stomach first."

The last sentence was almost uttered through gritted teeth by Mu Nanzhao.

"Ah..." Gu Xixi's originally confident gaze became somewhat unsteady.

"I didn't run away, I just suddenly remembered I had something to do."

"Uncle Dafu said that a kind of weed has recently grown in the field and I have to deal with it."

Mu Nanzhao sneered, "It would be best if they were real weeds."

Do you know what your cousin said?

Gu Xixi remained silent.

Mu Nanzhao said, "She asked me, 'Why haven't we gotten married yet? Is it because I look down on you, or because you look down on me?'"

"Gu Xixi, you answer this question."

Gu Xixi felt a chill run down her spine under his cold gaze, and said seriously and earnestly:

"Of course you look down on me!"

“You are exceptionally beautiful, of noble birth, and skilled in both literature and martial arts, while I am just a country girl who farms.”

Even the thought of you in my heart is a desecration of you!

Mu Nanzhao raised an eyebrow. "So what you're saying is that I look down on you, and you don't look down on me either?"

Gu Xixi hesitated for a moment, then said, "That's the truth."

Mu Nanzhao looked at her and smiled, a smile that was both beautiful and dangerous.

"So you find it troublesome and want to push me onto another woman."

His expression suddenly changed, and he shouted angrily, "Gu Xixi, you really know how to calculate!"

"I didn't mean that," Gu Xixi defended herself.

"Today was really not something I arranged on purpose."

Do you think I have a penchant for being a matchmaker or meddling in other people's business?

Her motives for trying to bring Mu Nanzhao and Gu Qingye together are unspeakable.

Therefore, you must never admit it to Mu Nanzhao before you succeed!

Gu Xixi continued, "Or do you think I'm just bored because I don't have enough land to cultivate?"

Mu Nanzhao wavered somewhat.

Logically speaking, the Gu Xixi he saw was indeed not that kind of person.

She spends her days either tinkering with flowers and plants or locked in her room making a racket until late at night.

The remaining time will be spent going into the mountains and working in the fields.

It seems that all she cares about is making money from farming.

Even when helping the village chief, she would bring back a beat-up car.

Mu Nanzhao couldn't understand what benefits Gu Xixi could gain from going to such lengths to match him with Gu Qingye.

Gu Xixi noticed Mu Nanzhao's hesitation and pressed her advantage, "You know how my relationship is with the Gu family."

Why would I care what kind of person his daughter marries?

She told the truth.

Because her only responsibility is to get the male and female leads together, she really doesn't care about anything else.

Having seen countless people, Mu Nanzhao could tell that Gu Xixi was probably not faking it, and his expression softened slightly.

"Come with me into the city the day after tomorrow morning. I have something to take care of and I need your cooperation."

Gu Xixi instinctively objected, "Why?!"

He's definitely up to no good; who would want to risk their life with him?