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Liu Qingyan patted his head, unsure of what the other person meant. Never mind, he didn't want to think too much about it. Brother Yang was so capable; there was no doubt he would do well in school.
Indeed, there was no need for doubt.
"Brother Yang, did you know? Master praised me! I'm doing really well in my studies." Children are like that; even though Liu Qingyan appeared mature in front of outsiders, he showed his innocent side in front of those he considered close.
Only in front of family would he reveal his true self.
"And also, Brother Yang, my sister bought six cows! Six of them! They're big and numerous. Hehe, everything has been arranged at the village chief's house. The uncles and aunts from the village will take turns feeding the cows. Hehehe~~~"
This was indeed the final decision. Originally, the village chief thought that since these cows were for the Construction Team members, they should let a few dozen families take responsibility, with each family cutting grass for one cow.
But in the end, after Liu Qingxi's agreement, everyone could use them, but there would be an order of priority, naturally giving preference to those who were close.
Since everyone had a chance, those wanting to use the Ox Cart could sign up. They would be able to use it in the future but would have to share the responsibility of feeding the cows like the other families.
For farmers, this was not a big deal; they were already accustomed to various farm tasks, and cutting grass was certainly not an issue.
Moreover, with so many families taking turns, it would probably only come around once a month.
When it came time to harvest crops, the benefits would be substantial.
Thus, the rules were set, and they officially began implementation today.
To prevent anyone from cutting corners and carelessly preparing feed for the Yellow Cattle, there were specific requirements for the fodder. If anyone failed to take it seriously, they would be removed from the list and would never have another opportunity to borrow again.
With rewards and punishments in place, and without rules there can be no order; this was how better management could be achieved.
However, for the farmers, cows were precious commodities. They were genuinely happy and naturally took great care in serving them.
These were all things that Yang Yichen learned from Liu Qingyan, and in the end, Kid summarized it with, "Sister is amazing!"
Yang Yichen patted Kid's head, and in his mind, the image of Liu Qingxi's every smile and frown floated up.
Imagining the girl standing in front of the crowd, waving her arms to direct everyone to work, he didn’t think it was bad for her to be in the spotlight; instead, he felt that she shone with dazzling brilliance.
Half an hour later, the cooks were busy preparing eight dishes and two soups, and it was time to eat.
During this half hour, Yang Yichen's mind was anything but calm. When he hadn’t seen her, he could suppress his feelings, but after seeing her? The sensation grew stronger, and he even developed a hint of fear.
Yes, he was afraid of others seeing Liu Qingxi's goodness.
At the dining table, the girl's rosy cheeks, red lips, delicate nose, and round big eyes combined to form a bright face.
Her complexion was as rosy as an apple, making one want to take a bite.
"Qingxi, come try this. Rock fish is good for the brain; it helps you grow smarter," Wen Family said as they kept serving dishes to her, becoming increasingly pleased.
"Yichan, you should eat more too; it will help your health."
In no time at all, bowls belonging to Yang Yichen and Liu Qingxi were piled high with food that they couldn’t finish.
During this meal, everyone felt particularly full. The key point was that there was an inexplicable feeling between the youth. Liu Qingxi blushed more than once and could only use the excuse that the food was a bit spicy to cover it up.
Knowing that there were only a few chili peppers in one dish, she really couldn’t taste any spiciness at all.
Yang Yichen didn’t expose the girl’s lie and occasionally let out ambiguous vibes.
Finally, this meal came to an end. Liu Qingxi let out a deep sigh of relief; eating had truly been stressful.
"Qingxi, come by when you have time. Aunt is always at home, and Yan can come to play too."
"Got it, Aunt. I'll definitely come when I have a break!" The kid was thinking about the upcoming break, which would be over soon, feeling quite reluctant, especially about all the delicious food at home.
The next day, Liu Qingxi got up early to send Liu Qingyan back to town for school. Yesterday at the Yang Family, she learned that he was going to school, and the Wen Family had kindly sent their carriage to pick him up.
The speed of the carriage was naturally incomparable to that of an ox cart. The fast-moving carriage sped along the road and reached its destination in just over a moment.
Liu Qingyan reluctantly carried his simple backpack, turning back three times as he walked toward the school. The morning class was about to start; he had no choice but to go.
"Hurry up and go in. Next time, sister will come to pick you up."
With Liu Qingxi's assurance, Liu Qingyan slowly entered like a turtle and then disappeared around the corner.
Looking up, the early summer air was warm, with bright sunlight shining down, glaring and hot against the skin.
"Thank you, uncle. Let's go take a look ahead." It was getting hot, and new fabric was needed to prepare for summer clothes.
There was no choice; after being kicked out of their home last year, the siblings only had two tattered summer clothes each that could no longer be worn. They had no idea whose old clothes they had picked up; after altering them repeatedly, they could easily poke holes in them.
Thus, every time the seasons changed, the siblings needed to buy new clothes so everything could feel fresh and their lives could feel renewed.
At the Fabric Store they often visited, Madam recognized this girl who always bought a lot and had taken care of her business quite well, so her attitude was very friendly.
"Welcome! What do you need this time? We have all the latest styles of fabric now, with great quality. I'll give you the best price." Madam wore bright red lipstick and thick foundation; although her makeup was a bit exaggerated, she was quite nice.
Liu Qingxi nodded and selected several patterns she liked, pulling two sets for herself and Liu Qingyan each. At least they needed something to change into; as for other items later on, they would gradually add more.
At that moment, loud sounds of drums and gongs suddenly echoed through the town, accompanied by the distant sound of a suona horn.
"Madam, what is happening outside?" The bustling noise grew closer, but it was only faintly audible and not very clear.
"I don't know, I haven't heard of anyone getting married today."
The sounds continued to approach, and it seemed like something about a top scholar or similar was being mentioned.
Liu Qingxi paid no mind and asked Madam to wrap up the fabric. She casually picked it up and was about to leave to continue shopping for daily necessities.
However, the procession coming from the south, with drums and gongs, along with the crowd of onlookers, blocked the road completely.
She randomly grabbed a bystander who had followed along. "Hey, what's going on?"
"Hey, you don't know? The town is almost going crazy! We have a Juren from our town, and not just any Juren—he's a Top Scholar. First place!"
In this era, the top scorer in the Provincial Examination was referred to as a Top Scholar, someone who stood out among thousands in a competitive examination.
"Who is it? Who is so impressive?" Liu Qingxi widened her eyes and continued to ask, genuinely curious.
"It is..."
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