The Farm Life Of a "Fool"

Chapter 114

Human Nature

When Xu Ran returned home, he dashed into the kitchen. When he noticed Shao Yu and Liu Tong in the kitchen, he spoke to them. "Shao Yu and Tongtong, We'll have lunch there today if you hurry to tidy up the bamboo hut. Do not go over there, Shao Yu, Gao Quan, or Shuwen, since two Yamen runners will arrive today, and they will not be as kind as the previous ones."

Liu Tong didn't understand Xu Ran's remarks right away, but Shao Yu did. Because Shao Yu had accompanied Gao Quan on his journey around the world for many years, he had seen this type of event many times and had even encountered it himself.

Shao Yu replied, "You've got it. I'll swiftly transport the items over there and return as soon as feasible after cooking."

After some thought, Liu Tong most likely understood. He began to assist Shao Yu in packing without saying anything.

Xu Ran went to tell Gao Quan and Qin Shuwen, "Don't go out today, don't open the door and leave all four dogs outside to guard the door."

They didn't have a problem with it. It was only for today, after all, and everything will be great afterwards. Furthermore, it was preferable to maintain a low profile in order to avoid attracting the notice of the two Yamen runners or causing any future difficulty.

After giving these instructions, Xu Ran used the key to unlock the bamboo house's door, giving the impression that someone was inside. Shao Yu and the others were gradually bringing the items here.

Xu Ran had been preoccupied with all of this for some time, and it was about time to see the Yamen runners. He might just take them to the mountain to measure the area before lunch. After lunch, he'd travel to town to do what needed to be done.

"Why have you been gone so long that the two lords have been waiting here for a long time?" the village chief said as Xu Ran came to the village chief's house. With a smile, Xu Ran said "Please accept my sincere apologies. My spouse is the only one at home, and he is responsible for the child. Because his hands are equipped, I stayed a little longer to help him."

The village head understood what Xu Ran meant after hearing Xu Ran's words. He coughed twice and said, "Now that you're back, let's go up the mountain! Don't waste the time of the two officials."

"All right, all right," Xu Ran nodded repeatedly, "My lords, please."

Being called by Xu Ran like this, the two Yamen runners said with respect, "Xiucai Xu, you are too polite. We really can't bear the title. Just call us by our names! My name is Liu. He is Wang."

Xu Ran assumed the village chief had informed them that he was a Xiucai, but he couldn't truly address them by their given names. Xu Ran strode out the door without saying anything and led the way, leaving the coordination to the village chief.

The village chief was likewise a good listener, and the Yamen runners had showed no signs of displeasure.

Until Xu Ran indicated to the location when they arrived at the mountain, the village head had no idea where Xu Ran was going to buy. The village chief couldn't help but be concerned "Xu Ran, please! Is it possible to put fruit trees on this slope?"

Xu Ran smiled, "Village chief, don't worry! I know what to do. This is just the right place."

The Yamen runners began measuring the area in accordance with Xu Ran's instructions, while the village head used a stone on the ground to record the number given by the Yamen runners.