Chapter 124: Chapter 121: Looking Up to a Little Xiao Yanzi

When Huo Ming and his group arrived at Wuyun Mountain, they hadn’t even completely parked the car when a bunch of hungry wolves came sniffing around for food, what a situation indeed.

Although they’ve now transitioned into military/engineering research engineers, their training is still thorough, making each one highly skilled. The three of them trying to carry a large basket and break through was not easy.

The healed Xiao An said, “Xiao Tian, eating alone isn’t good. We’re brothers, sharing both blessings and hardships. Just a bit of food, let’s bring it out and share with everyone.”

Xiao Tian stubbornly said, “No.” But after thinking for a moment, he added, “I’ll give you my milk and eggs later.”

Huo Ming laughed! Asking Xiao Tian for food, haha!

“What are you doing standing here?”

A sudden voice shattered the tug of war, and the young people who were just now competing with wits and courage suddenly stood still and saluted obediently.

Yan Jinzhi sauntered over, untied the rope securing the basket, uncovered the cloth, and revealed various packages. At that moment, scents of different kinds rushed out uncontrollably, stirring the spirits of the young people gathered around.

Even Dr. Lu, who had worked through the night, came to join the fun.

“What kind of wild game is this? It smells amazing! Let me see.”

This is the nation’s top engineer, practically a national treasure. The young people quickly made way, not daring to block him, since even their boss treated him with great respect.

He opened one of the cloth bundles first, “What’s this?” Even though it’s blackish, the aroma was driving him wild with hunger.

“Pine needle roasted chicken.”

“Pine needle roasted chicken? Never heard of it before.” Then, without hesitation, he grabbed and tore off a chicken leg amidst the group’s painful gasps, and started eating.

Xiao Tian tried salvaging the situation, “Dr. Lu, eating meat so early in the morning might be hard to digest.”

Dr. Lu didn’t care at all, “It’s fine, I’m very healthy. Hmm, delicious. So tender and fragrant, soft and tasty. Is there more? Give me another one.”

Others: “…” They wanted to cry.

Thankfully their boss was someone reasonable. Unexpectedly, “There’s a lot of good stuff, pine needle roasted rabbit is good too, take one. Braised chicken also, have one, spicy rabbit cubes, here’s a bowl, strawberry jam, here’s a jar. Dr. Lu, we’re counting on you for the phase one project.”

Dr. Lu: “…” He realized this kid’s sudden generosity had strings attached, planning to go back to sleep, but now he has to continue working hard.

It was quite lively at Wuyun Mountain early in the morning, something unseen before.

Yan Jinzhi went to get some clothes for changing, then entered the space. Over at Jiang Mingyue’s place, after putting breakfast in the pot to keep warm, she also entered the space.

However, she was still pondering about the outside matters.

Her eldest brother just took the position, there’s likely a lot of unexpected events, but she’s already told him how to handle those she could foresee, the rest relies on him.

Moreover, the leadership team was settled.

Shu Wenquan as the accountant, Jiao Can as the scorekeeper, and Fourth Aunt as the women’s director.

Last night, the folks from the old home didn’t come looking, Wu Tiantian got bitten by a snake, causing chaos in the family, rushed to the health center overnight, Fourth Aunt came over to see if there was any need for help. Jiang Mingyue took this opportunity to tell her about this.

Fourth Aunt didn’t agree right away, Jiang Mingyue knew she worried about village gossip and feared trouble from the old home folks, but Jiang Mingyue told her, it’s just about whether you want it or not, don’t worry about others.

Talkers will talk regardless, the old home folks would cause trouble even if Fourth Aunt wasn’t involved.

In the end, Fourth Aunt decided: Jian Guo said he will build a brick factory, villagers might get cheaper bricks, at worst she could move out, and apply for a new homestead to build a house.

Then there’s the warehouse keeper. Must know how to read, have some strength, and be able to guard the supplies. Recommended by Uncle Jiao, two strong men who participated in the Jiang family’s house building twice. Didn’t expect they both know how to read, one is a primary school graduate, the other learned from his elders, Jiang Mingyue even tested them in writing. The one learned from elders writes quickly and well, with a unique style, surprising and delighting her, reflecting the hidden talents in Qingshan Village.

Next was the security and defense team, once Qingshan Village’s life gets better, news will spread, people might target it, Jiang Mingyue asked her second brother to lead, forming a ten-person team working shifts, they could work in other jobs at non-duty times, but must patrol the village during their shift. In case of major events, they’d also station people at the village entrance, ensuring protection of villagers’ personal and property safety.

For these arrangements to be more reasonable, Yan Jinzhi stayed up late with her, suggesting she move the grain to the city courtyard where he’d send people to haul it.

Though it’s troublesome, seeing big trucks hauling goods would discourage villager suspicion.

Jiang Mingyue felt, this little Yan is quite nice! Feels like hugging him home to raise.

“What are you thinking about?”

“Ah?”

“I’m asking you, daydreaming there.”

“Little Yanzi, you’re so good! Particularly good.”

“So, did you remember?”

Jiang Mingyue: “…” If not this topic, we could be friends.

“Go sleep quickly, otherwise you’ll become a dark moonlight.”

“Ha! Little Yanzi, you can tell jokes too.”

“Am I that stiff?”

“You are!”

“Alright, I’ll go nap in the room next door.”

“That room hasn’t been slept in for ages, smells musty, go to my room instead.”

“You’re not sleeping?”

“I’ll sleep on the deck chair.”

“Deck chair isn’t comfortable.”

“Go sleep already.”

Jiang Mingyue didn’t even know why she was so obedient, muddle-headed she fell asleep, perhaps staying up late lowers IQ.

Yan Jinzhi was satisfied, closing the door properly.

During this time, he did two things.

“Yan, is this for me?” Xiao Ran was excited beyond belief, the bicycle in front actually moved, Yan said it was just like Ms. Yue’s, you can ride it to run.

If he can ride, could he follow Ms. Yue into the city?

Xiao Ran eagerly got on the bicycle as taught by Yan Jinzhi, and his feet started pedaling.

“It really moves!”

Yan Jinzhi saw him riding the child’s bicycle, calling over Yun Di, “Watch him ride.”

It’s worth mentioning that Yun Di also joined the village security team, earning work points and having ample study time, hitting two birds with one stone.

The second thing Yan Jinzhi did was: modify an off-road tricycle for Mrs. Jiang, one that’s fit for mountain climbs.

It was Mrs. Jiang’s first time seeing such a vehicle, not only quick after getting on, but the cart could carry many items. Like the recent grain division, this vehicle could easily transport it back in a single trip.

“Jinzhi, it’s so lightweight and convenient, I really like it. But does it cost a lot?”

“No cost, Auntie. I made it myself using scrap materials, try riding it, if anything’s off, I’ll adjust it for you.”

“Good heavens! Little Yanzi, you’re so capable, able to make such an outstanding vehicle, truly remarkable!”

Yan Jinzhi blushed as he was praised so much.

That day, even for work, Mrs. Jiang rode it there.

By noon when the work was done, the whole village knew Mrs. Jiang’s family had a little Yanzi who was incredibly capable, crafting an off-road tricycle himself. Villagers immediately looked up to this little Yanzi.

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