He also quickly stood up and, after returning a toast, pondered for a moment before tentatively saying, "Xuexue, if you have any more ideas for making money in the future, don't forget about the people in our village!"
Last time, Xuexue made a good sum of silver by planting off-season garlic sprouts, and some villagers followed suit after learning about it. Despite the season nearly ending, they too made a tidy profit. The village head was overjoyed to know this. After all, if the village under his management grew prosperous, it would reflect well on him as the village head, and who knows, higher-ups might just promote him if they're pleased.
"Xuexue will certainly not forget the kindness the village head has shown our family. Here, Uncle Village Chief, please, have some more to eat," she said while adding food to his plate with her chopsticks.
