bayedsolid Chapter 235 First Delivery of Ore
Chapter 235 First Delivery of Ore
Despite their angry shouts, Wen Qikang and Yao Changhao casually patted the two young men on the shoulders.
Wen Qikang gritted his teeth, "Well done, you came back just in time."
Yao Changhao sneered, "Kid, here, take this peach."
Seeing her third uncle and eldest aunt's antics, Wenwen understood and covered her mouth to giggle, "Third uncle, eldest aunt, where are the peaches? We only see dark stones. Are you seeing things?"
Wen Qilin didn't want to waste time and made the arrangements directly, "Sanlang, Silang, let's go."
When Wen Yuanqian saw his children and grandchildren return, his worries were completely relieved, and he felt a sense of ease.
That's what the old man used to think.
With his eldest son still alive and in charge, he could simply live a leisurely life, enjoying his retirement and not causing trouble for his children and grandchildren.
With his eldest son gone and no one in charge, he had to step in. All talk of being a leisurely old man or enjoying one's retirement had to be put aside. Even if he was busy as a spinning top, he still had to support the younger generation, such as Wen Qikang and Yao Changhao, who were representatives of the younger generation.
These past few days, he's been working with these two newcomers, and his thinking has changed somewhat.
He decided that from now on he would constantly urge his family members to make progress and not slack off in their cultivation. He also needed to work harder himself. He had noticed that his eldest son and grandchildren's cultivation had improved, and he must have gained a lot from this trip.
Thinking about the purpose of this trip, Wen Yuanqian looked at Wen Wen with eager eyes.
Wenwen immediately understood her grandfather's meaning, but how should she explain this gain? She didn't want to deceive the old man, but she also couldn't let him have too much hope. So she could only keep talking and try to distract her grandfather.
"Grandfather, when did you get here? You must be tired after mining so much ore. Grandfather, how are Grandmother and Grandma doing at home? Are they alright? Grandfather... my younger brother and sister..."
A barrage of questions left Wen Yuanqian speechless. He opened his mouth, unsure of where to begin answering. Just as he was slowly processing the questions, the square came into view.
Wang Datie greeted Wen Qilin warmly, "Brother Wen, you're here."
Wen Qilin sincerely inquired, "Brother Wang, could you tell me what the procedures are for the first time delivering ore?"
Wang Datie laughed and said, "No need to rush, it's very simple. When the yamen comes in a while, after the spot check, they will ask each household to send the goods to the warehouse designated by the yamen. Then they will weigh them, and if the amount is enough, that's fine. If there is any excess, the yamen will settle the account according to the market price. Lord Hu is very reasonable and usually won't embezzle money. Don't worry."
Wen Qikang asked a question that went straight to the heart, "Brother Wang, where is the yamen's granary? Is it far away?"
The villagers who had received help from the Wen family gathered together to chat.
"The location of the warehouse is not always the same, and it is never close."
"Huh? How far?" Wen Qikang was disillusioned, inwardly mourning for himself, realizing he was probably still the main transport force.
At this moment, several burly villagers stepped forward.
"Don't worry, we'll all help out. Thanks to Brother Wen for saving my brother's life last time, his leg has recovered and he can work again."
"Yes, my father's back injury has healed too. The doctors at Ye's Medical Clinic are truly skilled; they don't charge for house calls, and the medicine is inexpensive. We really owe it to the Wen family..."
Some villagers even called out to those around them, "Hey guys, come over and give us a hand when you're pulling your cart..."
For a moment, the atmosphere in the square was harmonious and friendly.
Time passed slowly as they chatted.
At 9:00 AM, the sound of horses clattering could be heard ahead, as several yamen runners rode their horses toward the square.
The villagers pointed to the figures in the distance and said, "Look, the government officials are here."
When the yamen runners arrived, the villagers unanimously told them to start with the pile of ore belonging to the Wen family.
The Wen family didn't refuse; they accepted the favor and then reciprocated. That's just how things are in this world.
Everything is going on in an orderly manner.
After the yamen runners finished inspecting the Wen family's ore, they immediately arranged for a warehouse. Coincidentally, some villagers from the Zuo family knew the address of this warehouse, so many villagers volunteered to provide both carts and labor. More than a dozen carts set off together, and the Wen family's ore was transported away in just a few round trips.
After the Wen family secured the ore, they went back to help the villagers.
Even though the villagers strongly disagreed, Wen Qilin insisted. In the end, everyone helped each other and worked for two or three days before the ore from Wangzuohe Village was finally handed over.
On the third day at sunset, after everyone had handed over the ore, they parted ways on the outskirts of Mobei City.
The villagers returned to their huts at the foot of the mountain overnight, while the Wen family went to the city to visit relatives.
On his way back, Wang Datie remarked with a sigh, "This time, the delivery was completed very quickly."
Representative from Zuojia Village: "Yes, it's much shorter than before, taking many days."
Representative of Hejia Village: "Hey, have you noticed? With the Wen family taking the lead, the work is just different."
Villager A: "It seems so, but why is that?"
Villager B: "Because the Wen family values loyalty and righteousness."
Villager C: "Because the Wen family is united."
Villager Ding: "Because... I wish every month could be like this from now on..."
"...What idealistic villagers..."
Wang Datie fell into deep thought. The representatives from the other two villages must have had the same idea. For a moment, everyone fell silent. The only sounds were the footsteps of everyone hurrying on their way and the occasional bird call.
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Wen Qilin and his group entered the city at sunset and went straight to the Ye family's gate.
Before they even got close to the gate, someone from the gatehouse came out to greet them. "General Wen...Master Wen, Master Wen, please come in. Shunzi, quickly go and inform the master that the Wen family has arrived. Hurry up."
The temporary gatekeeper was a confidant of Ye's eldest uncle and had met the Wen family before, so he recognized everyone. The master had instructed him to guard the gatehouse during these days, which were the days for delivering the ore, and to keep a close watch on the entrance. If the Wen family came, he was not to be negligent. Sure enough, the Wen family finally arrived.
Zeng Qi led the Wen family into the courtyard. Before they even rounded the archway, Uncle Ye's anxious voice came from inside, "Oh dear, where have you been staying this month? I've searched the mountains several times but couldn't find you. It's driving me crazy..."
The urgent, frantic voice, accompanied by a series of clattering footsteps, was truly heard before the person was even seen.
Upon meeting, Uncle Ye warmly gave everyone a big hug, but unfortunately, his mouth wouldn't stop, chattering away and tormenting everyone's ears. In the end, he wouldn't let go of Wen Chengbin.
After a while, Wen Chengbin couldn't take it anymore and shouted, "Uncle, I'm hungry—hungry—hungry—"