Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

Chapter 363 Discussing Matters
Jiang Yong and his old servant had disappeared. Xu Huaiyi was still stunned and in disbelief, unable to recover. His mind was in a trance. What did he hear just now?

"Dad?" Gu Xiaoyu shouted, with a puzzled look on his face, "What's wrong with you?"

Why do you look like you've been struck by lightning?
Xu Huaiyi murmured and asked, "I invited your husband to play cards just now. Did he agree?"

Hearing this, Gu Xiaoyu's expression suddenly became speechless. He didn't want to speak, so he nodded.

Seeing this, Xu Huaiyi seemed to wake up from a big dream, "Let's go, Mr. Qianqing Jiang really agreed? But why? How can a person like him know how to play cards?"

Just like a top student who is addicted to studying and suddenly wants to play games, there is always a feeling of disobedience.

Xu Huaiyi even felt a little guilty, as if he had dragged a noble gentleman down from the sky and turned him into a vulgar mortal.

No, the more he thought about it, the more he regretted it. He shouldn't have been so quick to speak just now, "Xiaoyu, what do you think dad deliberately forgot about playing cards tomorrow?"

Gu Xiaoyu said numbly, "Sir, you won't forget. He will remind you, right? But if you really want to do that, you will be passive. You are not good at acting, and your husband is very discerning. If the secret is revealed, what will happen?" Not embarrassing? Moreover, it is not advisable to break trust with others.”

Xu Huaiyi laughed dryly, "Haha, you're right. Dad just tested you on purpose. Well, your answer was good, full marks."

Gu Xiaoyu, "..."

Do you treat him like a child? He's not that naive!
The next day, Xu Huaiyi originally wanted to sleep in, but he finally had a holiday, so he couldn't let himself go for a while?
However, my daughter woke up too early and kept harassing him, using her chubby hands to lift his eyelids, or sitting on his chest with her little petal-like mouth, saying "Ahhhhhh" Even if he fainted, he could still be woken up by shouting.

Any other person would make him fall out, but when faced with his smiling daughter, besides doting on her, could he do anything to her?
After the two men had finished packing, Xu Huaiyi carried her out of the house and wrapped her tightly in a cloak. Only her beautiful and cute little head poked out from his arms. He opened a pair of big, dark eyes and looked at her curiously. Everything around.

She usually gets up early, but it's too cold and dark outside, so Gu Huanxi never takes her out for fear of catching a cold.

I made a profit today.

Ah Li became more and more excited. Seeing his brother whirring and punching, he found it interesting. He also waved his arms and made a few gestures. He imitated it well. Xu Huaiyi was so happy that he kissed her twice.

Ah Li giggled, her sweet laughter, with a bit of milky air, could make people's hearts cute.

When Gu Xiaoyu was practicing martial arts, he was very focused just like when he was studying. He subconsciously blocked out everything that happened in the outside world. But now, he couldn't help but be attracted by his sister's laughter, and he smiled dotingly.

Watching Bao Pu Shouzhuo, who was boxing with him next to him, they felt it was particularly magical.

The little master can actually laugh? The smile is so amazing...

Xu Huaiyi gave some on-site guidance and then went to the tofu workshop with his daughter in his arms, followed by the wolf dog named Simba. A few months later, Simba had grown from a cute little puppy to a majestic big wolf dog. , and finally revealed its wolf bloodline.

He had known about it for a long time, so he was not surprised, but the people in the village still showed some fear. Since then, few people dared to come directly to the door, for fear of being bitten for no reason. How much would they suffer?

Gu Huan is happy to see this happen. She likes to be clean and stay at home doing what she likes without being disturbed. How comfortable!

Xu Huaiyi was even more satisfied. With a big wolf dog looking after his home and nursing home, he could study in the college with peace of mind, right?
When we arrived at the workshop, it was another lively scene. Ah Li was very interested in everything he looked at. The little head under his hat turned this way and that. Before he could calm down for a moment, all the little chirps on his head were scattered.

Xu Huaiyi didn't think she was noisy, he just thought she was cute and lovable. Children were supposed to be like this. He always looked forward to Gu Xiaoyu being so energetic. Unfortunately, no matter how much he teased her, Gu Xiaoyu still looked young and mature. He looks so calm and steady, he has the body of a five-year-old and the heart of a fifty-year-old.

Everyone was busy with the work at hand. It was the time when they were in full swing. It was not convenient to say hello from a distance. It was not convenient to come and talk to him. Only Village Chief Xu was free. When he saw him, he shook his head excitedly. The arm came up to meet him, "Huaiyi, is the college on vacation?"

If Xu Changsong saw this kind of intimacy, he would definitely enjoy it. He was closer than his own son. Who could bear it?

Xu Huaiyi shook the fat girl in his arms with his arms and responded cheerfully, "Yes, uncle village chief, school doesn't start until after the Lantern Festival."

"Okay, okay, it's hard to study. I can rest at home for a few more days and spend time with my wife and children."

"Yes, I think so too..."

The two chatted for a few words before getting down to business.

Xu Huaiyi asked, "Uncle Village Chief, do you think when is the right time for our workshop to have a holiday? It's the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, so we have to spare a few days to prepare for the New Year..."

Village Chief Xu waved his hand, "Don't worry, there are people at home taking care of it. They don't need to be busy. Just take care of our end. The order list placed by the Su family is huge, and we haven't completed the task yet. I heard Manager Li say, too At the end of the new year, Su Qishao’s caravan is heading to the northwest again, planning to bring more of our fermented bean curd and hot pot base. The people there like the taste of our food.”

When he said this, every wrinkle on his face seemed to be filled with pride and honor.

Although the workshop does not belong to him, he raised it with his own hands and poured his heart and soul into it. It was like raising a son. How could he not be happy as he watched his son become more and more promising and popular?

During this period, I wake up laughing from my dreams at night.

Xu Huaiyi's experience was not as deep as his. He had too many things to do every day, and his focus was no longer here. Naturally, he could not feel this happiness and satisfaction, so he hesitated and said, "There is no need to rush, Mr. Su wants to The amount of goods is not accurate, it doesn’t matter if it is less, but you can’t make the villagers tired. I heard that many people work from the beginning of the month to the end of the month, never asking for leave, and some even work two shifts in a row. This is not true. Is it appropriate?”

He's not Zhou Papi, so he won't squeeze him so hard.

Village Chief Xu said indifferently, "What's inappropriate? Do you think they don't want to? It doesn't matter. They come here to earn an extra day's money. Who can't live with the money?"

Although this is a fact, Xu Huaiyi still felt that there was something wrong, so he discussed, "It's better to try not to make the labor intensity so high. If something happens to you due to fatigue, wouldn't it be worth the loss? Your health is more important, and you can't make money in a hurry. The village chief Uncle, this is not a trivial matter. Who is responsible for being so exhausted?"

Hearing this, Village Chief Xu finally took it into his heart and said, "Okay, I'll try to persuade them to stop working so hard in the future."

"What about the vacation?"

"It's just the twenty-eighth. The family is busy with the New Year, and there really is no need for any of them. How about going to work on the sixth day after the New Year?" Xu Huaiyi couldn't argue anymore. After all, Village Chief Xu was thinking about the tofu shop. It was to protect his interests. If he tried to make trouble again, it would be pretentious and uninteresting, so he nodded, thinking that he would be compensated with a little more generous New Year benefits.

"Uncle Village Chief, look, what do you think everyone will like as our workshop's New Year's gift?"

"Anyone is fine, the red envelope is the most affordable. Secondly, it's just food and clothing. People are rare for these. They feel at ease. We country people don't need those fancy things to live our lives."

Xu Huaiyi knew it in his heart, and said, "Uncle village chief, you know best what kind of work the people in the workshop are like. Please help select a few outstanding employees. Those who are diligent, do beautiful work, and are good people." Select a few who are diligent and progressive, and we will give you extra rewards when the time comes.”

Hearing this, Village Chief Xu slapped his thigh, "This is a good idea. It can win people's hearts and inspire them at the same time. Okay, okay, I'll think about it later. How many should I choose?"

"Just keep an eye on it, as long as there are no more than ten."

"Okay, I'll keep it safe and pick the best ones for you..."

After talking about the workshop, the topic turned to Lao Xu's family, and the atmosphere became a bit heavy.

Village Chief Xu frowned and sighed, "Your uncle and fourth uncle, I and I went to persuade them and gave them warnings, but they just couldn't listen. They always felt that we were harming them and wanted to suppress them and prevent them from getting ahead. , promotion and fortune, the conscience of heaven and earth, obviously for their sake, fearing that they would fall in and cause trouble for the family, alas, we have still come to this point..."

Xu Huaiyi looked calm and said, "It's okay. They can't make any trouble at the moment. They are just taking advantage of the Qiao family. The Qiao family wants to take advantage of them and let them run errands. They will have to work hard for a while."

After hearing this, Village Chief Xu was still worried, "Sooner or later, it will be a disaster. Who knows one day..."

Xu Huaiyi reassured, "It's not that serious. They are not heavy enough and the damage they can cause is limited. Don't worry, I have people watching. If there is such a dangerous sign, it may harm the Xu family and our village. I will definitely take action." Stop it. When the time comes, it’s time to exterminate the clan and expel it.”

Village Chief Xu nodded hurriedly, "Yes, you can't be soft-hearted and let a mouse drop ruin a pot of porridge. Your uncle is like this. Alas, I don't blame him. He's a brother. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to do it. ”

"How is the family doing now?"

"I heard that they are doing pretty well, but they are a little timid. When walking in the village, they hold their chins up. They are also very particular about food and clothing. Your sister left them a lot of money last time she came here. Now, Everyone in the village knows that they are going to build a five-story house next year. Well, your father is also willing to go out for a walk. There is a maid behind him to wait on him, quite like an old man. Your nephews are also sent. If you open your mouth and keep your mouth shut, you will become a high school scholar and bring glory to the Xu family. It is difficult for students from poor families to get ahead, but they have the support of the Qiao family, so they have no worries about their future. "

Xu Huaiyi, "..."

The heart and pits are all blocked, how can you be so powerful and rampant? That's it. How far can the city go with this little scheming?
"Your fourth uncle has been sick after seeing their villainous deeds a few times. Come back and take a look when you have time."

"it is good……"

"By the way, one more thing, let me tell you, what, I want Xiuwen to be my son-in-law, what do you think?"

"Xiu Wen? It's a good thing. Xiu Wen needs to be decent, talented and knowledgeable, and has a good temper. We are from the same village and know everything about it. If you marry Miss Yangliu, she will be right under your nose from now on, so you won't be afraid of being bullied."

Village elder Xu smiled broadly and said, "That's what I think too. We don't want to be rich and powerful. We want to be down-to-earth and make progress. It would be best if you can love your wife and children like you."

"Hahaha, if you praise me for other things, I will say a few words of humility. If you praise me for loving my wife, children and children, I will do my best to do so."

The two chatted until dawn, and those who came to work early took turns to go home for dinner. Xu Huaiyi also took the opportunity to leave with his daughter in his arms.

After arriving home, they were waiting for him to start dinner. Gu Huanxi scolded him, "It's a cold day and the lights are dim. You just hugged A Li and ran out. After staying here for so long, if she feels uncomfortable, look at me." How to deal with you!"

Xu Huaiyi hurriedly asked for mercy to please him.

Gu Huanxi glared at him a few more times before giving up.

Xu Huaiyi was afraid that she would bring up old scores, so he quickly changed the subject and talked about Liu Xiuwen and Xu Yangliu's marriage.

Gu Huanxi had heard about this a long time ago. The two had already talked in private, so they just had to go through the motions in public, "Not only the two of them, but also Hongying. The uncle seemed to have helped her choose the candidate... …”

When Xu Huaiyi heard this, he asked curiously, "Who is it?"

Gu Huanxi peeled an egg and handed it to him, and said casually, "It should be Gao Zhuang. I haven't decided yet. I might wait for you to come back. I want to ask your opinion. What do you think?"

Xu Huaiyi muttered, "I think he is a good match. He is tall and strong, smart and trustworthy. He is a good place to be. He also gets a lot of money every month. If Hongying really follows him, he will not suffer much in life." ,that is……"

"Just what?"

"Gao Zhuang travels out all day long and sees a lot of the world. I'm afraid he will be dishonest in the future. He is originally doing sales work, accompanying customers to socialize, and he has to go to those places to have fun..."

Gu Huanxi understood. This was because he was afraid that Gao Zhuang would cheat. No, there was no such thing as cheating these days. A man could have three wives and four concubines upright, go to a brothel and drink wine, and he would not be criticized, even if he slept with her. , it’s not a big crime, even if it’s her mother’s family, there’s not enough reason to come to support her.

Her current outlook is like this, and she can't change it. "When the time comes, if your uncle asks you, just remind him tactfully. If they don't mind, then there will be no problem."

Xu Huaiyi said a gloomy "hmm".

Seeing this, Gu Huanxi couldn't help but secretly laugh. Xu Huaiyi had a pretty good relationship with Gao Zhuang. Gao Zhuang's socializing and acting out was not a recent thing. He didn't care before. Who would have thought that he was about to become his brother-in-law? If you feel relieved, you will feel relieved and comfortable.

After dinner, Xu Huaiyi went out again. This time he did not hold his daughter, but took Gu Xiaoyu to inspect the business in Zhuangzi.

Down products are still working overtime, and those knitting gloves and scarves are also very busy. Who says winter is the peak sales season? You can only make money in these few months, why don't you put in a lot of effort?
Xu Huaiyi sympathized with their hard work and wanted them to take a holiday, but they refused. In the end, he had no choice but to have a holiday on the 28th and start work again on the sixth day of the lunar month, just like the tofu shop.

There were ladies in charge of these two places. Xu Huaiyi avoided suspicion and didn't ask any more questions. He just told them to select a few outstanding employees and give them something extra as a commendation.

After visiting the workshop, the two of them went to the nursing home to monitor the training progress. Hu Yingjie was very strict about the training progress. It was almost visible to the naked eye that these twenty or so people had undergone major changes, including the newly purchased children. Compared with the beginning, they were much better. His energy and spirit are completely different. This is also due to the training methods Xu Huaiyi taught Hu Yingjie. Most of them are based on military management in his previous life, so the effect will naturally not be bad.