70s Delicate Girl: A Guide to Being a Rich Woman-Chapter 148: Coincidence

After Zhao Guodong mentioned this matter, many people fell silent. Repairing the reservoir’s dike is a rather dangerous task, but this assignment is mandatory.

Xu Mumu and Xu Hai returned home. Now that the family is divided, of course, it couldn’t just be Old Xu Family going. Each house had to send someone.

From the main family, Xu Hai was the only one who could go. Grandpa is old, the big brother is working, so it was left to Xu Hai.

"Sigh, how did the reservoir suddenly breach?" Li Caixia sighed. She naturally didn’t want Xu Hai to go.

"Mom, it’s okay. The team leader said that people from several teams have to go. Even though the reservoir’s breach is extensive, with so many people working together, it will definitely be repaired quickly," Xu Mumu reassured her mother.

"It’s easy for you to say. You have no idea how exhausting this work is," Xu Hai only felt worse, thinking he shouldn’t have agreed to the family split. If the family hadn’t divided, it would be either second brother or fourth brother going, not him.

"Well, you still have to go," Old Xu took a puff of his cigarette.

No matter how unwilling Xu Hai was, Zhao Guodong came by early the next morning, and the three brothers of Old Xu Family set off together.

By the time they arrived at the threshing ground, everyone was already there, and at Zhao Guodong’s command, everyone headed toward the reservoir.

Xu Mumu took several children up the mountain to gather mushroom fungi; with half of the men in the team gone at once, the entire team seemed to quiet down.

"Big sister, let’s go check the reservoir this afternoon," Xu Jiaojiao said seriously while picking fungi.

"Sure," Xu Mumu nodded. She wanted to go see the reservoir’s situation, which must be significant if so many teams needed to be mobilized for repairs.

Besides, Xu Mumu was a bit worried that Xu Hai might encounter danger there.

When Xu Mumu went to the county town, she ran into Yin Yang again.

"Yin Zhiqing off to the county town again?" Xu Mumu looked at Yin Yang, wondering what this guy kept running to the county town for.

"Yup, sending something," Yin Yang chuckled, honestly surprised to run into Xu Mumu.

Seeing Xu Mumu carrying a back basket, its contents obscured, he was curious about what business she had in the county town.

The two walked together toward the county town, and along the way, Yin Yang mentioned wanting to buy some grains. Xu Mumu immediately agreed, planning to bring him to Qi Feng shortly.

"I need to go to the state-owned restaurant first before taking you to buy grains," Xu Mumu said to Yin Yang.

"That’s perfect; I want to buy some food from the state-owned restaurant to take back," Yin Yang said, showing his food container to Xu Mumu. He indeed intended to buy food since he wasn’t great at cooking and often brought some back on his county town visits.

He’d buy a bit extra each time and secretly sent some to his grandpa’s side.

"What a coincidence," Xu Mumu raised her brow slightly, indeed quite coincidental.

"So when are you sending your stuff?" Xu Mumu asked.

"Isn’t the state-owned restaurant on the way? I’ll send it when I go," Yin Yang said calmly.

Xu Mumu nodded, and once they reached the county, and Yin Yang sent his stuff, they headed to the state-owned restaurant. At this time, it was still not busy, so Xu Mumu went straight to the back kitchen.

Seeing Xu Mumu head to the back kitchen, Yin Yang’s gaze flickered slightly. He hadn’t expected her business to extend to the state-owned restaurant, quite impressive indeed.

Moreover, he was surprised to find out that Xu Mumu’s uncle worked there.

On account of Xu Mumu, Yin Yang ordered two good dishes.

After Xu Mumu cheerfully came out, she also ordered a portion of braised pork, buying it to eat since they rarely had it at home.

Yin Yang wanted to pay for Xu Mumu’s bill, but she turned him down, so he didn’t insist.

"Uncle, we’re leaving now," Xu Mumu waved cheerfully to Qin Liang.

"Alright," Qin Liang nodded, smiling.

Leaving the state-owned restaurant, Xu Mumu went to the supply and marketing cooperative, needing to restock on snacks to pacify several children after days of rain and get some candy for Tiedan and Xu Tao.

"Why are you buying so much food?" Yin Yang’s mouth twitched, silently noting the girl buying lots of food every county town visit.

"I have many younger siblings," Xu Mumu laughed.

"Do they like eating?" Yin Yang looked at Xu Mumu warmly.

"Yes, these are rewards for their good study performance," Xu Mumu mentioned her siblings, eyes filled with warmth.

"Your siblings are lucky to have you," Yin Yang said, slightly dazed, then smiled.

"I think so too," Xu Mumu laughed, indulging in a bit of self-admiration, feeling proud of how well she guided her siblings.

"Let’s go, we need to find Qi Feng," Xu Mumu said cheerfully.

"Qi Feng?" Yin Yang was puzzled.

"It’s the bald-headed guy’s younger brother who hit you before. They handle the black market here," Xu Mumu said calmly.

"I see," Yin Yang’s eyes flashed oddly. Remembering the bald-headed guy he’d wanted information from, who Xu Mumu had saved him from, Yin Yang hadn’t had the chance due to the guy’s long recovery, and Yin Yang couldn’t always be in the county town.

Arriving at Qi Feng’s small courtyard, Xu Mumu knocked on the door.

After not seeing Xu Mumu for months, Qi Feng was startled to see her, then glanced at Yin Yang. He remembered this was the guy they’d intended to teach a lesson, unwittingly causing his brother months of bed rest thanks to Xu Mumu.

But with this guy following Xu Mumu, they dared not act; Xu Mumu’s previous show of force still lingered.

"You’re back again?" Qi Feng stepped back, staring hard at Xu Mumu.

"Of course, I’m here to buy from you. Do you have grains?" Xu Mumu said calmly.

"Yes, come in," Qi Feng pressed his lips and let the two into the courtyard.

"What grains do you want?" Qi Feng, expressionless, looked at them, eager to finish the transaction, not keen to deal with them.

"It’s him who wants them," Xu Mumu pointed to Yin Yang.

"I want some refined white flour and millet. If there’s meat, I’ll buy some meat too," Yin Yang stated his request.

"You’re ordering quite a bit; how much of each do you want?" Xu Mumu showed no sign of anger, giving Qi Feng a bit more courage, lucky his brother was out, otherwise seeing Xu Mumu might have shocked them.