Chapter 32: Let

Ge Xiuqiao’s husband joined the Commune Revolutionary Committee last year, and she had not done little to throw her weight around, now even looking down on the village chief: "You say it nicely, but it’s just going to report to the Public Security Bureau. What loss could the village possibly have? I’m afraid you know who stole from my house and are deliberately stalling for that person, aren't you?"

The village chief’s wife, who had chased after them, couldn't stand it when she heard this: "Look at you, working yourself to the bone for the villagers, only to be criticized. What are you even getting out of this?"

As she spoke, she stepped forward and grabbed her husband’s arm: "Let’s go, come home with me. Let’s stop worrying about this troublesome business."

The village chief didn't want to report to the Public Security Bureau, thinking: if it was someone from the village who stole it, he could drag them out, lecture them privately, and have them compensate the Ge family, rather than blowing the matter out of proportion. If the village’s reputation were ruined, wouldn't it affect the marriage prospects of the village’s young people?

But he hadn't expected Ge Xiuqiao to say such hurtful things: "Fine, since you think it’s inappropriate, then have it your way."

Ge Laoda and his siblings exchanged glances, and then they heard Ge Xiuqiao say: "Second Brother, what are you waiting for? Why don't you hurry to the commune and report to the Public Security Bureau? With my Daguo’s status, the police will naturally pay attention, and they will surely find that thief in no time."

But things went against their wishes. The police did arrive quickly, but after a round of investigation and questioning, they were just like the village chief—without a single clue. After all, the thief hadn't just stolen the Ge family’s life savings, but had also moved more than half of the firewood and stone slabs prepared for building a house from not far outside the courtyard. What kind of thief could pull that off?

Naturally, there were those who didn't get along with the Ge family who couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks: "You say this thief didn't steal from anyone else’s house, but only the Ge family’s? Not to mention anything else, what kind of person could move so many stone slabs in such a short time?

I think the Ge family must have done something that angered both heaven and man, and the heavens are warning them. Otherwise, why don’t you all tell me what kind of thief could have such great ability?"

For a time, the villagers were full of different opinions, and the Ge family went from victims to the criticized, almost angering the Ge family to death.

It was only when Ge Xiuqiao brought up her husband’s status that the villagers restrained themselves a little.

As for the excitement in Lizhuang, Chuxue had no heart to pay attention to it.

After settling her parents in the front, she found a seat in the back and finally had time to study the space.

She closed her eyes, pretending to rest, and her consciousness entered the space. Looking at the bare fields, she thought of the things she had collected at the Ge house. She hurriedly used her mind to move that pile of things to her feet, searching for what she wanted inside.

She thought that planting the empty fields in front of her was the priority; as for the rest, she could take it slow later.

After rummaging for a while, she really did find quite a few crops that could be used as seeds: corn, sorghum, wheat, soybeans, mung beans, red beans, black beans, peanuts, and she even found some cotton seeds. The rest, besides sweet potatoes and potatoes, were various vegetable seeds.

She wasn't greedy; finding these was already quite good.

According to the information passed on by the jade pendant, the time ratio between this space and the outside was four to one. This made her incredibly excited. With the support of this space, she believed she could soon lead the second branch out of their predicament.

In her previous life, although she lived in the city, she had visited friends’ farms often. When the mood struck, she would also experience the fun of being a farmer. She had a good memory, and often she could remember things firmly after doing them once.

Coupled with the original owner’s memories, once they merged, she quickly got the hang of it.

After planning and planting the plots, the bus entered the city. She heard someone shout: "Driver, please stop at the intersection ahead."

She hurriedly withdrew her consciousness and looked out the bus window to memorize the route.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 34 =====