mtl008 Chapter 127 You're kidding me!
Chapter 127 You're kidding me!
"Secretary Jianguo, if all goes well, my new pig farm will be officially operational in about a month! This new pig farm is quite large, so I'll need to hire 60 more people. I plan to send out the recruitment notices soon."
Moreover, our pig farm needs a lot of feed right now. After the early rice harvest, if anyone is willing to grow corn, I can buy it all at market price—corn stalks, corn kernels, and corn husks, I'll buy it all! Please let me announce it over the village loudspeaker, just like Zhao Sanhai's usual purchase price.
If anyone is uneasy or worried about the lack of security, they can come and sign a contract with me first, and then go plant the corn.
Zhao Yuan said.
"Oh my, this is great news! Growing corn is much easier than growing other crops, and I think a lot of people will be happy to do it. I'll broadcast the news in a bit."
Zhao Jianguo smiled broadly and was very happy to help.
"Thank you for your help! Once everyone's back, please announce it over the loudspeaker. I'll be back tomorrow morning to handle recruitment and contract signing."
After giving his instructions, Zhao Yuan turned around and went back to his home.
At that moment, at his home, a group of people were busy washing pig offal, a task that was now entirely done at home. As they enthusiastically cleaned the offal, they greeted Zhao Yuan warmly as he approached.
Nowadays, a fat pig needs to be slaughtered every morning and afternoon.
At this moment, Butcher Zhao was concentrating on processing the live pig in front of him, his technique was skillful and his movements were swift.
Every day, a pot of fresh and tender tofu is ground at home.
After each pig slaughter, the workers immediately begin the busy and orderly process of making pig blood sausages.
Zhao Yuan walked around the house with great interest. The scene inside and outside the house was bustling yet orderly.
It must be admitted that Yu Hongmei has managed her family affairs very well.
After Zhao Yuan and Yu Hongmei had a detailed discussion about their family's recent situation, they were planning to drive to the school to pick up their beloved daughter and then return to the county town together.
"Zhaoyuan, you're finally back! I actually had something I wanted to talk to you about."
Suddenly, a voice was heard.
Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw an unfamiliar middle-aged woman slowly walking in, carrying a small basket.
"Um... May I ask who you are?"
Zhao Yuan looked completely bewildered, having absolutely no recollection of this stranger.
"Oh my, my mother is your maternal grandmother's cousin, so I'm your Aunt Haitang. We haven't seen each other much these past few years, and I never imagined you'd grow up to be so tall and handsome."
Aunt Haitang said with a smile.
"Um, is there something you need?"
Zhao Yuan frowned and searched his memory carefully, but he couldn't recall who this so-called relative was.
He looked at the other person with suspicion, trying to find a trace of familiarity in that unfamiliar face with its obsequious smile.
"Nephew, you've really made something of yourself! You're quite the celebrity in our county now! Look at this brand-new car, wow, it's absolutely gorgeous!"
Aunt Haitang exclaimed in exaggerated admiration as she stroked the car body, her expression full of envy.
"Aunt Haitang, please stop praising me. What do you need me for? I have urgent business to attend to and can't afford to be delayed any longer."
Zhao Yuan stamped his foot anxiously, hoping that this inexplicable meeting could end as soon as possible.
However, Aunt Haitang seemed completely oblivious to Zhaoyuan's urgency, and continued speaking calmly:
“Nephew, you know your aunt’s situation. This whole family, young and old, all depend on me to manage, and life is really tough. Recently, I’ve run into some trouble, and after thinking about it, I think only you have the ability to help your aunt.”
After she finished speaking, she continued to gently rub the car's rearview mirror with her hand, looking quite relaxed and content.
"Aunt Haitang, please tell me quickly what it is! I'm really pressed for time and may not be able to help you."
Zhao Yuan urged impatiently.
At this moment, Aunt Haitang finally stopped fiddling with the car, and instead handed a basket she was carrying to Zhaoyuan, saying with a smile:
"No matter how busy I am, it doesn't matter if I have a little time. This is just a small token of my appreciation from your aunt, to help my cousin's wife recover. I heard that she just gave birth, so she needs to take good care of herself."
"Auntie, please tell me what's on your mind! Zhaoyuan is really busy!"
Yu Hongmei finally couldn't help but urge him on.
At this moment, Zhao Yuan had already opened the car door and was about to get in and drive away, without even glancing at the basket placed to the side.
"Oh dear, I have something extremely urgent! Grandson, don't rush off!"
As Aunt Haitang spoke, she reached out and pressed down on the car door, preventing Zhaoyuan from getting in.
"Auntie, what's wrong? Please tell me quickly, I'm in a hurry to take care of some errands!"
Zhao Yuan said with a helpless expression.
“Oh, my dear grandson, I actually came here today specifically to borrow money from you. My second son is getting married, but the bride's family insists on a dowry of 50 yuan. We simply can't afford that much! We've tried every possible way, and borrowed from all our relatives and friends, but we still can't raise enough. That's why I've swallowed my pride and come to you for help.”
Aunt Haitang explained with a worried expression.
Zhao Yuan frowned and replied:
"Auntie, I don't have any extra money to lend you right now! If you're really short of money, then let my cousin find a job and work hard for a few months. With some effort, earning enough for the bride price shouldn't be a problem."
"Zhaoyuan, what are you saying! Are you not even willing to help your aunt? We're relatives!"
Aunt Haitang's face instantly turned ugly.
"Auntie, it's not that I don't want to help you, I really don't have any money."
Zhao Yuan said helplessly.
"Hmph, don't try to fool me! You drive such a nice car, how could you not even have 50 yuan? You're kidding me."
Aunt Haitang pointed at Zhaoyuan's car and said indignantly.
"This car was a reward from the province, not something I bought. I can't afford it, I really don't have the money."
Zhao Yuan explained.
"Well, Zhaoyuan! Now that you've grown up and become capable, you don't even care about us poor relatives anymore! Such a big boss, yet you can't even lend 50 yuan. Just you wait."
After saying this angrily, Aunt Haitang picked up her basket and turned to leave.