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“Dad, you might say that we shouldn’t hold grudges, but why not? I still vividly remember the faces of those people who insulted us back then,” Wang Jinhe said earnestly, looking at Wang Dagui.
Wang Dagui sighed. Indeed, even he still remembered the faces of those people who had insulted them in the past, not to mention Wang Jinhe.
“Alright, if you want to make money with certain people, go ahead. You can also talk to the village chief about it; he’s a decent person.” While the village chief didn’t provide much help to them back then, he also didn’t kick them when they were down.
He could understand the village chief’s predicament. After all, he was the village chief, and if he favored their family, it would surely upset the other villagers, causing trouble for his future work in the village.
Wang Jinhe nodded with a smile. “I understand. The village chief is indeed a good person. Back then, even though he didn’t openly support us, he quietly protected our family. If it weren’t for the village chief insisting that we weren’t from the Xie family’s village and that the Xie family villagers had no right to dunk me and Xiao Bao in the pig cage, we might have died a long time ago.” Wang Jinhe vividly remembered the events of that time from her original memories.
Such behind-the-scenes support from the village chief was the best kind, and it was what she was most grateful for. If the village chief’s family was willing, she would certainly bring people together to plant fruits and make money.
“I’ll pick a watermelon for the village chief this afternoon and send it over. Dad, you can also pick a few watermelons to give to our uncles’ families. Let them know not to worry, and next year, we’ll definitely bring them to plant watermelons,” Wang Jinhe said to Wang Dagui with a smile.
Wang Dagui nodded happily. “Alright, I’ll take them over later.”
In the afternoon, Wang Jinhe carried a large watermelon to the village chief’s house. It was hot outside at this time, and most people were indoors, which made it convenient for Wang Jinhe.
“Village Chief, are you at home?” Wang Jinhe stood at the door and asked.
The village chief recognized Wang Jinhe’s voice and quickly came out. “Jinhe, why did you come today?”
“What’s this…” he began to say, but Wang Jinhe interrupted him.
“Uncle, this is a watermelon grown in our own garden. It’s ripe, so I brought one over for you to taste,” Wang Jinhe said with a smile.
“That big? It must weigh over ten catties, right?” The village chief was surprised by the large watermelon Wang Jinhe was holding.
“Yes, it should be. I picked several, and they were all around that weight,” Wang Jinhe replied with a smile.
“Why did you bring us a watermelon when you could have sold it?” The village chief looked at Wang Jinhe with a helpless expression.
Wang Jinhe placed the watermelon aside. “I came today mainly to discuss something with the village chief.”
“Oh? What’s the matter?” The village chief became interested.
“Are you planning to grow watermelons next year? I’m offering 34 cents per catty,” Wang Jinhe said to the village chief.
The village chief was taken aback by the price. “That’s quite expensive, isn’t it?”
“I sold them at 50 cents per catty this time, but next year, if there are more, the price might be lower. Also, the quality of the watermelons grown might vary, so the price could differ as well,” Wang Jinhe explained briefly.
The village chief nodded. The price was acceptable. “Are you planning to bring people from the village to grow them?”
One sentence left Wang Jinhe completely speechless. She looked at the village chief and said seriously, “Village Chief, I can’t forget what happened back then. Their malicious curses haunted me for a long time. If it weren’t for you secretly helping us, both Xiao Bao and I might have died. So, I won’t bring the entire village to grow watermelons. I’ll only bring those who have shown goodwill to my family.”
“I’m not that magnanimous, nor am I that kind-hearted. I can’t forget what they did to our family back then,” Wang Jinhe said to the village chief with a serious expression.
“I know that some people from the village came to the village chief’s office back then to plead for our family. When our family was in need, they secretly sent us food and vegetables. Although they never showed their faces, I know who they are,” Wang Jinhe said to the village chief with a serious expression.
The village chief looked at Wang Jinhe in astonishment for a while before shaking his head helplessly. “Why is your mind so heavy? But you’re right; no one can easily forget something like that.”
“Village Chief, I’m sorry.”
“Why are you apologizing to me, child? You’re thinking about helping some people, and Uncle thanks you for that. Back then, in that situation, I could only help you in this way. But are you planning to continue like this?” The village chief asked Wang Jinhe with concern.
“Xiao Bao’s father came over recently, and he’s a very good person. He’s been very kind to Xiao Bao and my family,” Wang Jinhe said with a smile.
It couldn’t be denied that Su Yu was indeed a great father and a good son-in-law. When it came to family, he was truly praiseworthy.
Of course, Su Yu was very good to her. He often took over tasks from her and never said things like “I’m a man, I can’t do certain things.” According to modern husband selection standards, Su Yu could indeed be considered top-notch.
Having such a husband was, to be honest, quite impressive. However, for now, let’s leave it at that. As for the future, they would deal with it when the time came.
The village chief looked at Wang Jinhe in shock. “Jinhe, what did you say? Xiao Bao’s father is here?”
“Yes, he’s here. He has been looking for us for these years, but we moved to a different place, so he couldn’t find us. This time, it was an accident that led him to us.”
“Is he good to you?” The village chief asked Wang Jinhe.
Wang Jinhe nodded with a smile. “He’s very good to all of us. Village Chief, you don’t need to worry. He came prepared and immediately rushed over when he received the news.”
The village chief was relieved upon hearing this. “That’s good, that’s good. So, why didn’t he come with you today?”
“He had some business matters to attend to, and he left a few days ago. He’ll come over after he’s done with his work. I’ll bring him to meet you then.” She and Xiao Bao were still alive, and for that, Su Yu owed a debt of gratitude to the village chief.
The village chief considered for a moment and nodded. “Alright, you must bring him to me. I won’t feel at ease until I see him in person.”
Wang Jinhe responded, “Of course.”
“Then, Village Chief, I’ll head back now.”
“All right.”
Rong Shi came out of the house and saw the village chief standing there, lost in thought. She curiously asked, “What are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed.”
“Xiao Bao’s father has come. Jinhe says he’s been very good to them.” The village chief still found it somewhat unbelievable. How could someone just show up like that?
Rong Shi looked at the village chief in astonishment. “Is this true? You’re not joking, are you?”
“It’s true, Jinhe said so.”