Thinking of this, Li Mei's footsteps quickened noticeably towards Er Zhu.
Wang Xiaomei was somewhat bewildered, but out of curiosity, her footsteps also involuntarily quickened.
"Er Zhu, what's going on?"
As Li Mei and Wang Xiaomei simultaneously reached Er Zhu's side, Li Mei impatiently asked.
"Yes, isn't he your enemy?"
As soon as Li Mei finished speaking, Wang Xiaomei beside her also curiously chimed in.
Er Zhu smiled faintly and simply recounted the events of that night. His tone was very calm, but it made the two women tremble with fear!
Fat Head and the others were now Er Zhu's subordinates!
And this was the result of Fat Head and the others begging him!
Li Mei and Wang Xiaomei looked at Er Zhu in shock, disbelief filling their eyes!
"Big Brother, the ginseng is all packed. Should we transport it to the village entrance?"
While Li Mei and the others were still in shock, Fat Head ran over and respectfully inquired.
"Mm, transport it to the village entrance. I've already arranged for a buyer."
Er Zhu nodded slightly, glancing towards the village entrance.
The ginseng harvest season coincided with the harvest of various other crops, so the village entrance was already bustling with grain merchants. For convenience, Er Zhu planned to wait for Lin Quan again.
"Okay, we'll head there now!"
Seeing Er Zhu nod, Fat Head wiped the sweat from his forehead, bowed respectfully, and returned to the fields.
Watching Fat Head's retreating back, Li Mei's eyes nearly bulged out in shock!
She had heard that Fat Head had been fearless since birth, yet he was so respectful to Er Zhu!
Seeing Fat Head's demeanor and recalling Er Zhu's recent words, Li Mei was utterly convinced.
In the fields, Fat Head worked while occasionally stealing glances at Li Mei.
He had once been determined to win her over, but now he knew clearly that he would never have her in this lifetime!
Because she was his boss's sister-in-law!
Fat Head's heart was filled with disappointment, but he could only suppress it, not letting anyone notice any abnormality!
Especially not Er Zhu!
Thinking of Er Zhu, Fat Head calmed his emotions and continued working with a serious expression.
Not long after, Er Zhu, Li Mei, and Wang Xiaomei arrived at the village entrance. The place was bustling with people, lively and crowded.
Not far away, a man with a sharp mouth and monkey-like features stood on a blue truck. He weighed grain for the villagers while watching Er Zhu.
This man was named Wang Xiao. He came to Shiliu Village every year to buy wheat and naturally recognized Er Zhu.
The reason he was looking at Er Zhu was not because he knew him, but because he had heard a strange piece of news today!
That fool had actually planted crops!
Not only could he farm, but he was also highly skilled, capable of making Fat Head willingly become his subordinate!
Wang Xiao hadn't believed it at first, but when he saw Fat Head and the others on the farm vehicle behind Er Zhu, and the several sacks full of produce, he had to believe it.
Damn, this was truly a once-in-a-blue-moon event!
Wang Xiao sneered, a flicker of shock in his eyes.
But so what if he could farm? With his intelligence, no one would dare to buy the wheat he grew!
As for Fat Head, he was sure that Fat Head was only pretending to be his subordinate to deceive him, hoping to win Li Mei's affection!
As a merchant who frequently visited Shiliu Village, Wang Xiao was aware of the rumors about Fat Head and Li Mei.
Thinking this, Wang Xiao's gaze became even more disdainful.
Er Zhu, sensing Wang Xiao's thoughts, curled his lips unconsciously.
He didn't care if Wang Xiao bought his produce; he wouldn't sell it to him even if he wanted to!
"Er Zhu, the harvest is in. You should tell Er Niang what kind of thing you've planted by now."
As soon as Er Zhu stood firm, Sun Er Niang, who had just sold her wheat, came over, curiously looking at the sacks.
Sun Er Niang had been curious since Er Zhu started farming, but since Er Zhu hadn't said anything, she hadn't dared to ask.
"Ginseng!"
Er Zhu didn't hide anything and said it directly. The words caused everyone's attention to turn to him.
"What, ginseng is a very valuable medicinal herb. You really grew it!"
Sun Er Niang's eyes nearly popped out in shock, and she confirmed with a look of alarm.
"That's right. With Chinese medicinal fertilizer, it's not difficult."
Er Zhu nodded slightly, calmly repeating himself.
Sun Er Niang blinked for a long time, unable to recover. Upon receiving Er Zhu's confirmation, she no longer doubted him.
Seeing Er Zhu nod, the other villagers didn't doubt him either. Only Wang Xiao jumped down from his truck:
"You fool, can you stop bragging? It's good enough if you can grow crops, let alone ginseng?"
Wang Xiao leaned against his truck with his arms crossed, a smile on his lips and contempt in his eyes!
"Watch your mouth, kid. If my Big Brother says it's ginseng, then it's ginseng!"
Before Er Zhu could speak, Fat Head and the others behind him rushed forward, fists raised.
Ever since following Er Zhu, Fat Head had grown increasingly admiring of him. He wouldn't allow anyone to insult his idol!
"Ginseng, my foot! If he can grow ginseng, I'll change my surname to yours!"
Although Wang Xiao was taken aback, he didn't fear Fat Head and continued to taunt him.
"You idiot, you really won't believe it until you see the coffin!"
Fat Head glanced at Wang Xiao as if he were an idiot and quickly grabbed a sack from the truck, opening it.
Wang Xiao was about to continue his mockery, but when he saw the thick, large ginseng, his eyes widened!
This fool had actually grown ginseng, and it had grown so well!
One had to know that ginseng cultivation required extremely harsh conditions, and a moment of carelessness could lead to failure!
In the past, someone in Taohua Village had tried for three years without success, yet this fool had succeeded!
My heavens, a normal person is not as capable as a fool!
"Shut your foul mouth, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Seeing Wang Xiao's dumbfounded expression, Fat Head glared at him and warned him.
Wang Xiao said nothing. His eyes darted around, and suddenly a bold idea flashed in his mind:
Why not buy Er Zhu's ginseng!
This ginseng was much more sought after and fetched a higher price than wheat.
Roughly calculating, he could earn over a hundred thousand more!
The more Wang Xiao thought about it, the happier he became. He looked at Er Zhu, then at the sacks, a smile plastered on his face.
"Er Zhu, that guy is definitely having some crooked thoughts!"
On the side, Li Mei saw Wang Xiao's malicious gaze and whispered a reminder.
Er Zhu said nothing. He curved his lips into a smile, not even looking at Wang Xiao.
He naturally understood Wang Xiao's intentions, but he was no longer the fool he used to be!
Trying to trick him? Not in this lifetime!
"Er Zhu, come here. I have something to tell you!"
Just then, Wang Xiao leaned against the truck, waving at Er Zhu with a beaming smile.
Seeing Wang Xiao's overly enthusiastic demeanor, Wang Xiaomei on the other side remarked:
"An unsolicited favor means trickery or theft!"
Er Zhu said nothing, but everyone else nodded in agreement.
Just as Wang Xiaomei was about to remind Er Zhu again, Er Zhu surprisingly walked towards Wang Xiao!