Reborn Nine Zero Sweetheart Cub

Chapter 12 Deciding to go to the city

The sunlight outside is gradually slanting.

Zhang Xifeng was sitting in the main room, her mind buzzing with the words that the baby said.

Finally she gritted her teeth and made a decision, "Qiqi, let's call your Uncle Chen in the evening and go to the old village chief's house!"

At this time, everyone was still working in the fields. When they came back in the evening, she came to the house to discuss things together.

What Qiqi said, about going to the city to sell things, finding wholesale markets, etc., sounded a bit like a dream to her.

She couldn't believe it at first.

However, after listening to Wa'er's words, the idea of ​​selling the things grown in the field and making some money became stronger.

Anyway, go give it a try.

If it doesn't work out, then accept your fate.

But what if it succeeds? It will be equivalent to helping the whole village!

Over the years, the people in the village have been bent by life. Anyway, the worst is like that, just try it once!

7pm.

It was just getting dark, and the farmers had already had dinner and were getting ready to wash up and go to bed.

In the main hall of the old village chief's house, low-wattage light bulbs emit a faint light.

Zhang Xifeng, Chen Jianhe, and the old village chief were sitting around on the pony, all looking serious.

The old village chief held the cigarette pole in his hand and wanted to light it several times. When he saw the little kid sitting obediently next to him, he suppressed his craving again.

"The people in our village have been rooted in Taoxi Village all their lives. They have traveled to the farthest place, which is the county seat. No one has been to the city and is unfamiliar with the place. How can they find a way?" I have something on my mind and I can't light up the cigarette.

, the old village chief simply chewed his cigarette holder to enjoy the pleasure.

He is seventy years old this year. He has been the village chief of Taoxi Village for nearly forty years and takes all matters in the village as his own business.

Because the crops in the fields were not harvesting well all year round, the rice harvested in the end was barely enough to feed the family.

In order to make more income, the villagers planted watermelons, sweet potatoes, corn, fruits, etc. on dry land and mountainous land, hoping to make some money from the sales.

Now he saw that the prices of fruits and melons in the village were being greatly reduced, and everyone's face was sad, and he was also worried.

If he could find a way out for the villagers, he would naturally be happy.

But going to the city...the old village chief didn't dare to think about it.

Chen Jianhe bit his cheek tightly and finally said in a deep voice, "Uncle, whether it works or not, we'll give it a try. The worst thing is that the goods will be sold to Xizhong Village in the end."

After a pause, he continued, "You have also seen the attitude of the village chief, uncle and nephew of Xizhong Village today. They are determined that we can only sell to them. Last year, we received the goods at a price of 30%, but this year it has been reduced to 50%.

If we continue to take this step back, next year, they will be able to lower the price even lower and eat up our flesh and blood!”

Luo Yuqiong, who had been silent until now, also said at this time, "We are also farmers. We work in the fields all year round, and in the end we can't even provide for our family's food rations. How are we worse than others? We put more effort into growing crops than others!"

As long as things can be sold at a reasonable price, it won't be so difficult for every household, and the young people in the village will not be forced to leave their hometown to work in far away places."

Qi Qi was surprised to hear this. No wonder the people she saw in the village these past two days were mostly elderly people and children, but young people were rare.

At this time, the little boy nestling next to Luo Yuqiong suddenly said, "Grandpa, grandma, if the things we grow in the field can be sold for money and the family becomes rich, will my parents come back?"

This is Li Hua, the grandson of the old village chief.

The eight-year-old boy's eyes suddenly brightened, full of desire and hope that made people dare not look directly at him.

Luo Yuqiong remained silent and did not respond, turning her head and quietly turning red.

In order to earn money for their children to go to school, her third son and his wife also went out to work. They could only come back once every two years and stay for three or two days.

The last time the baby saw his parents was during the Chinese New Year the year before last.

There are many families in the village who are in the same situation as theirs.

But what can be done?

So poor.

"Go on, go to the city for a walk!" The old village chief finally knocked his cigarette pole on the ground and made up his mind, "As for that wholesale market, we have a long tongue, and we can always find a place if we ask people!"

Qi Qi sat beside him the whole time, obediently listening to the discussions of the adults.

After the old village chief finished speaking, Little Eggman's voice sounded in her mind, "Little boy, you follow."

Qiqi raised her hand almost immediately, "Grandpa, village chief, I, I can lead the way!"

Four adults and a little boy all looked at Qiqi.

Qiqi was so nervous that her back straightened, "There is a very big wholesale market in the west of Huicheng. Follow bus No. 5 from Chengxi Station and you can get there in two stops! I, I can really lead the way..."

“Besides, I am young and small, so I don’t have to spend money on tickets to take the bus...”

When it came to the latter part, the baby's voice was as low as a mosquito's fly, and his two little hands were clasped together nervously.

After a while, Chen Jianhe, who had always had a dark and serious face, smiled.

He said loudly, "Okay, tomorrow Qiqi will lead the way for the village chief grandfather and his second uncle!"

"Jianhe, this..." Zhang Xifeng hesitated, Qiqi was still young, could he go running with him?

"Aunt, don't worry, I will bring a basket to carry Qiqi tomorrow, so she won't be tired."

With his guarantee and the little kid's eagerness to go there, Zhang Xifeng sighed, and in the end could only suppress his worry and nod in agreement.

Several adults discussed the matter of going to the city tomorrow, and decided not to publicize the matter to the villagers for the time being, lest it fail and make people happy in vain.

It was almost ten o'clock when we dispersed.

The next day.

Early in the morning, as the sky turned gray, Chen Jianhe came to pick him up.

Zhang Xifeng was worried and reluctant to follow such a young baby into the city, and wished she could follow him.

But the round trip fare to the city is a lot of money, and since she is an old woman with small feet, going with her will not help her much, and it will only add to the burden.

"Qiqi, remember to follow your second uncle closely. It's dangerous outside, especially in the city. There are bad people who will abduct children."

Zhang Xifeng arranged the baby's clothes and tied her hair, then walked the baby to the door and kept nagging, "In case you lose her, just take the bus back at the station. My mother-in-law will sew a pocket in your little shirt.

Bring money for emergencies. We are here in Halu Town, Taoxi Village. When you get to town, don’t go anywhere, just go to the door of the town police station, where your mother-in-law will be waiting for you."

Chen Jianhe couldn't laugh or cry.

With him watching, you can't lose your baby no matter what.

The little kid listened seriously and answered seriously, "Don't worry, mother-in-law, Qiqi knows the way very well! If I really get lost, I can still walk back. I can find the way!"

Chen Jianhe, "..." sighed, I really can't lose it.

"Jianhe, you must keep an eye on Qiqi. If you go to a crowded place in the city, carry her on your back."

"Aunt, I promise, even if I lose myself in the city, I won't lose Qiqi."

Qiqi looked at the black-faced uncle's helpless look, turned around and snickered, causing Uncle Chen to give him a tiger's paw.

(End of chapter)