CHAPTER 458: CHAPTER 458: EXCITEMENT

It’s still a ready-made house built so well that I’ve heard that even the walls have a lot of hard wood for reinforcement, and even the beams of the roof are chosen from the hardest wood. Overall, it looks very sturdy, making it worth spending some silver coin or grain.

Every household happily gave silver coins and grain and joyfully moved in.

How could they not be happy? Some people were still living in caves on the mountains, and although later some built their houses in valleys, those used to living in caves continued to stay, like the Qi family, and the Zeng family, including the two sister families of the Qi family.

But now things are different. No matter how good the mountain is, it’s just that one piece of the world. There’s nothing as comfortable as living at the foot. You can go in front or behind the village, and even climb the mountain from the back door of the village. There are so many choices that aren’t limited at all.

Moreover, you can even go to town, and most importantly, you have the opportunity to find your beloved ones whom you’ve always missed.

Whether people from Hua Village or those who joined later, they all look forward to life at the mountain’s foot; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been so enthusiastic in preparing after the village chief and the clan elders informed them. Their efforts were not in vain because there were many surprises waiting after going down the mountain.

That tall wall itself can block dangers to some extent. Being excited yet anxious after coming down the mountain, the sight of this wall relieved all worries.

In short, everyone couldn’t be more satisfied with life at the foot of the mountain.

I’m digressing.

As soon as Luo Song got home, Luo the old man caught him, looking at his grandson excitedly: "Well, is there any progress?"

Looking at his grandfather’s wide-eyed urging look, Luo Song was truly in a dilemma.

Grandfather has been completely assimilated by now. His gossiping appearance is no different from the village womenfolk.

"Grandfather, you should know that a watched pot never boils," Luo Song helped his grandfather sit down, and said lightly, before taking several big gulps of water to feel at ease.

"Hmph..." Luo the old man certainly understood his grandson’s meaning, but he was indeed anxious. Especially upon returning to Hua Village, finding such an excellent young man whose gaze on Jin’er seemed different, a sense of urgency arose in his heart.

"If you don’t listen to the elders, you’ll have regrets," Luo the old man glared at his grandson.

Causing Luo Song to again smile wryly, "Grandfather, I know you are worried for me, but such things can’t be rushed. Most importantly, sister Jin’er hasn’t considered lifelong matters yet. Too much pressure could backfire."

"I don’t care. Anyway, I insist on having Jin’er as my granddaughter-in-law, or I won’t recognize you as my grandson." Luo the old man acted shamelessly, as his grandson would fall for this tactic.

"Alright, alright." What could Luo Song do? He could only pacify his grandfather first.

It seems he would have to frequent the Hua elder’s house to show goodwill, but the Yun Ao brothers are now extremely busy; there’s no excuse to go there, leaving Luo Song a bit troubled.

The next day, the Hua family still prepared two large carts of grain. However, this time, two more people accompanied them: Qin Shu and Qin Dagen, father and son; Luo Song, of course, was also included.

Differing from Qin Shu and Qin Dagen who walked, he rode a cart, though it was a donkey cart, much more low-key than before.

But in others’ eyes, he appeared to be from a privileged household. At this point, anyone who could keep livestock at home surely had substantial capability.

After exchanging greetings, Luo Song got on the cart. Although they knew each other, their relationship was far less close than with the Yun Ao brothers. So even though he invited Qin Shu and his father to ride the cart, both refused.

Furthermore, someone as smart as Luo Song couldn’t overlook how Qin Shu was treating Hua Jin differently.

Although Qin Shu was very restrained, a man’s intuition is seldom wrong.

Accidentally glancing at Qin Shu, Luo Song signaled Luo Lai to follow the Hua Jin family’s cart, and the entire group of dozens of people headed toward the town.

"Brother Shu, why didn’t you get on Luo Song’s young master’s cart since he invited you? It’s still quite far to the town." Qin Dagen, who always cared about his son, casually adjusted the bamboo basket on his back, filled with fresh vegetables.

Although the family had a lot of grain, they were reluctant to exchange it. Throughout these months, many vegetables had grown, and taking them out for exchange didn’t feel wasteful.

Actually, the village chief’s store had everything, including salt, with anything available for exchange. However, considering his son’s desire to go, Qin Dagen thought to follow along, mainly because he hadn’t been out for a long time and wanted to see what the town looked like now.

"Father, Luo the young master’s cart was quite crowded, besides, walking is much lighter than working, no harm," Qin Shu said indifferently, glancing at the heavily packed mule cart, nodding slightly toward Luo Song.

Thinking about it, Qin Dagen agreed, given his son’s character of not liking to trouble others, he stopped speaking.

Surprisingly, Hua Jin just glanced at Luo Song without giving him extra attention, but greeted the Qin father and son warmly.

Based on the Qin family’s contribution to Hua Village, Hua Jin couldn’t ignore them.

Actually, she felt somewhat apologetic, after all, with thirty pounds of grain per ounce of silver, she bought an entire family’s labor, having them work for more than a year; mainly, the workload was enormous, such compensation was indeed low, it was practically very low.

However, at that time, who among the landlords, wealthy households, or powerful families could provide dozens of pounds of grain monthly? Perhaps only those families with very thick foundations could do so.

Didn’t you see that silver coin was no longer working? Basically, she had good intentions, although mixed in were some Xiaoxiao uses, nevertheless allowing it to claimfully remain.

Moreover, she wanted to provide more, but circumstances were different!

Everyone was hungry, her offering large amounts of grain seemed exceedingly unusual, indeed an eye-catching affair. Back then, the Hua Village just had the Qin household, and an understanding of the Qin family’s reputation, or else Hua Jin wouldn’t have the heart to misjudge.

Didn’t you see those who flaunt wealth often end badly?

Although Hua Jin felt herself was not too easily schemed against, she didn’t consider herself exceedingly clever either, merely having lived one more life, thus possessing a bit more experience.

Importantly, having the ability to hide away in space.

Without any cares, Hua Jin smiled at the Qin father and son, meanwhile Luo Song, in the cart behind, felt uneasy watching. Despite understanding that the girl’s smile wasn’t for anything special, it felt glaringly uncomfortable to look at, causing him to view Qin Shu with subdued hostility, although subtly.

Qin Shu, unaware, flashed a faint smile at Hua Jin and followed with his father.

Even wearing patched clothes, amidst a group of sturdy men, he still caught the eye, exuding an air of calmness, stability, with a refreshing and bright vibe.

Retracting his attention, Luo Song pouted.

An hour later, the group appeared in Shanggu Town, instantly attracting everyone’s gaze.

The gazes were fervent as though seeing long-missed relatives, with more excitement stirred.