“Huh? It’s nothing, nothing. You can wait to eat!”
Chen Fan was confused, but the Village Chief nodded knowingly.
Sure enough, this girl was a bit off.
But then again, if she wasn’t, why would she be interested in Chen Fan?
It’s a perfect match, as Chen Fan is a bit crazy too!
“Little Fan, are you serious about this?”
Da Zhuang didn't explain clearly, so the Village Chief thought Chen Fan was interested in the girl.
But as for the girl’s thoughts, Chen Fan definitely didn’t have time to ask.
However, this young lady is truly beautiful, no wonder Chen Fan took a liking to her.
If he were thirty years younger, he wouldn’t be able to resist either!
“Of course I’m serious, Village Chief. You need to keep our village in line when the time comes.
Don’t let anyone sabotage me, or I’ll be turning my face!”
Chen Fan warned in advance.
The River God’s issue was crucial for Chen Fan’s future water management and fertilizer supply.
If this link was compromised,
The results of his subsequent plans would be greatly discounted.
It was related to whether he could earn a noble title, so Chen Fan naturally wouldn’t be careless.
“Good boy, you’re actually warning me!”
The Village Chief was overjoyed, but upon hearing Chen Fan’s warning, he was suddenly dissatisfied.
He slapped Chen Fan’s shoulder, laughing as he replied.
“Don’t worry, this concerns your lifelong affair, whoever dares to cause trouble, watch me deal with them.
Village matters are in my hands, and if not, there’s still your aunt!”
The Village Chief patted his chest with a sweeping gesture, making Chen Fan worry if the Village Chief might break his bones.
However, upon hearing the Village Chief’s answer, Chen Fan felt reassured.
Every place has its share of short-sighted, troublesome fools who hold others back.
Chen Fan was an outsider after all, even if he rose in status thanks to his compost formula.
In the eyes of some village elders, he was still an outsider.
With the Village Chief’s assurance, at least the village wouldn’t hinder him.
“Alright, thanks, Uncle Da Mu!
Come, Uncle, let’s have a good drink today, just like uncle and nephew!”
Chen Fan happily pulled the Village Chief and led him towards the courtyard.
Although the Village Chief’s words were a bit off, it didn’t detract from the overall meaning.
After all, he was just a village chief, with limited education, using the wrong idiom was normal.
At least it was better than Da Zhuang’s “strong-willed despite disability.”
Returning to the house, Chen Fan instructed Da Zhuang to set the table and arrange the bowls.
The Village Chief took this opportunity to approach Zhou Shi.
“How is it, does Little Fan have that kind of intention?”
Zhou Shi also knew the Village Chief’s heart. In the past two years, because of Chen Fan’s knowledge.
Zhao Village had enjoyed two years of peace and contentment.
Therefore, the Village Chief had always wanted to match Chen Fan with Little Cui.
In the eyes of the older generation, a person must settle down after getting married.
This had been a constant source of worry for the Village Chief.
Now that Chen Fan finally showed signs of interest, the Village Chief was so enthusiastic.
“Of course he does, he even thought about the issue of those troublemakers in the village.
Moreover, he called me Uncle Da Mu, don’t you think that means something?”
The Village Chief took a mouthful of food from his bowl and said proudly.
Zhao Da Mu was the Village Chief’s name.
Zhou Shi, with a disgruntled look, slapped the Village Chief’s hand, glared at him, and a smile appeared on her face.
“Hmph, who can you blame, it’s all because you were putting on airs in front of him!
Also, don’t touch the chopsticks, you might make the young lady think poorly of Little Fan!”
When Chen Fan first arrived in Zhao Village, he was penniless.
Because he had some skills and a good appearance.
Zhou Shi often brought Chen Fan back to her home to freeload meals.
But as a modern person, many of his actions were considered too eccentric by people of this era.
As the Village Chief of Zhao Village, he couldn’t let Chen Fan “corrupt” the village’s traditions.
So, he often scowled and treated Chen Fan as his own son, scolding him.
But who was Chen Fan, he wouldn’t be afraid of a village chief.
Except for the first half-month, the Village Chief had been endlessly annoyed by Chen Fan.
But the more they argued, the more it felt like a friendship between people of different generations.
“Alright, it’s been so long, why are you still bringing it up.
But that Zhang family’s young lady, she seems to come from a powerful family.
I can’t chat with the young lady much, you go and investigate properly!”
The Village Chief blushed and quickly picked up his bowl, muttering softly.
“Don’t forget!”
“You old thing, don’t you know what kind of person I am, how could I be sent out on such an errand?”
Zhou Shi impatiently chased the Village Chief away and placed the last dish on the table.
Zhou Shi carried the bowl towards Zhang Tian Shou and called out.
“The three ladies, come with me, don’t sit with these men.
Little Fan, you also be mindful, she is a young lady, what kind of thoughts would she have if you sit with her at the same table!”
Zhou Shi pulled Zhang Tian Shou and the other two to sit at the side, warning Chen Fan with a glare.
Chen Fan, the Village Chief, and Zhao Da Zhuang all smiled and dared not speak.
After Zhou Shi and Zhang Tian Shou and the other two sat down, Chen Fan finally raised his cup to the Village Chief.
“Come, come, Village Chief, I’ll toast you!”
On the other side, Zhou Shi pulled Zhang Tian Shou’s hand and made her sit down, asking.
“Where are you from, young lady?”
“Qing He County.”
Zhang Tian Shou didn’t know why, but she felt like Zhou Shi’s gaze on her was strange.
It was similar to the way her Empress Mother looked at her.
It lacked the majesty but was filled with kindness.
“Oh, Qing He, that’s a bit far. But what do you think of Little Fan?”
Zhou Shi’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. She suppressed her excitement and continued to probe.
“The Master is a prodigy, Tian Shou still has much to learn from him!”
“Good learning, good learning, but this learning will likely take a long time, right?”