The warm life of farming

Mu Yuan went back to the house and hid in the space to count the money.

Because putting the money in the bank requires a certain fee, Mu Yuan felt that there was no need to waste it. He had a safer place than the bank, so he didn't deposit the money in the bank, but directly put it in the space.

After counting for a long time, I finally determined that I only had more than 180 taels of silver in my hand, which was not even two hundred.

Mu Yuan began to think carefully about whether to buy the source restaurant.

The income from the existing fish pond at home is enough for the family's living expenses.Coupled with the income from strawberries and the fact that Father An has never stopped planting crops, basically he doesn't even need to buy food.

Because space is Mu Yuan's life-saving method, Mu Yuan doesn't use it much unless necessary.Now that there is a big fish pond, he can't do it by himself, so he hires some people to help each time the delivery arrives.Fish ponds are already the main source of income, and there is nothing to worry about since the darkness has turned into light.

If you want to buy the source restaurant this time, it must be a huge expense.Although the family has been earning money, they can't afford to spend it like this.Not to mention some of the livestock I bought earlier, just talking about building a house has spent almost all of my previous savings.This time I want to buy a restaurant again, so the little money I just saved will probably have to be spent again - not to mention that it probably won't be enough.

Mu Yuan thought for a long time, and finally felt that there was no need to buy this restaurant.There is nothing to worry about at home for the time being, and the income from the fish pond is pretty good now. Even if someone wants to help in the future, it will probably be two or three years later.

In the end, Mu Yuan told everyone about this decision.

The rest of the An family were fine, and there was no major reaction.They support Mu Yuan's purchase of this restaurant, and they don't oppose it if he doesn't buy it. It's completely based on Mu Yuan's own will.But Zhao Yan was different. After hearing that Mu Yuan did not intend to buy the source, it was undeniable that he was extremely disappointed.

Zhao Yan never gave up the idea of ​​becoming a cook, which is the goal he has been striving for all his life.Zhao Yan is honest and straightforward, he will stick to what he knows, let alone something he likes to do.

When he learned that Mu Yuan intended to buy Yuanyuan Restaurant, Zhao Yan secretly guessed—maybe he could help in the kitchen.I never dared to think that I could be a cook, I only thought about being able to work in the kitchen, and I was very satisfied no longer being a waiter.But this last hope has also come to naught, so it can be said that he is not lost.

It's just that the loss is lost, and such a thing is beyond his control.Zhao Yan sighed secretly, and put this loss behind him.

After Mu Yuan said that he would not buy this restaurant, he felt somewhat regretful.This opportunity is also considered once in a thousand years. Generally, if there is no special reason, the general restaurant will not sell it for no reason.After doing business for so many years, I have gained a source of customers and fame, so I will never give up just like this.Especially like Yuanyuan Restaurant, which has a good environment, a large place, and a good geographical location. It is really not easy to buy such a place.

Think about the little money in my hand... Forget it, let's save money first, and if there is another opportunity like this in the future, I won't be so hesitant about the money.

After making up his mind, Mu Yuan stopped thinking about it.Because in another month, Xu Changlin will leave for Beijing to catch the exam.Now everyone's attention is focused on this.

The imperial examination here is very convenient, and there are not so many cumbersome rules and procedures.As long as anyone who is a scholar can take part in the scientific examination, there are no other restrictions, but it is not so easy for a scholar to be admitted.Now Xu Changlin is already a scholar, so there is no need to prepare anything else, as long as he has all the money for the road.

Mu Yuan also had a whim, and wanted to follow along to find out what was going on with this scientific examination.But he couldn't worry about his family members, especially An Ran.Besides, there is still a fish pond that needs to be taken care of by myself, and it will take several months to go there. It is really unnecessary for such a little curiosity, so I dismissed this idea.

On the first day of June, Xu Changlin packed his luggage and was ready to set off.An Ran and others sent Xu Changlin to the gate of the village and stopped. After Yiyi bid farewell, Mu Yuan drove Xu Changlin to Yaocheng.

Mu Yuan helped Xu Changlin check and check, "Have you brought all your things? What ointment did An Ran prepare for you?" He began to flip through it.

Xu Changlin hurriedly stopped him, "I brought it, and I brought it all together, and it was ready when I was at home!" If Mu Yuan was going to be in a tizzy, he would probably have to pack it again in a while.

Mu Yuan smiled awkwardly, "Do you have anything else to explain? Your visit will take several months."

"There is nothing more to explain." Xu Changlin hesitated for a moment, "You..."

"what?"

"... Forget it, it's nothing." Xu Changlin looked at Mu Yuan, hesitated for a long time and still couldn't say anything.

Seeing Xu Changlin's awkwardness, Mu Yuan said impatiently: "Say it! Why are you always so uneasy like a woman!"

Xu Changlin gritted his teeth. The more he looked at this person, the more he couldn't clean up. "I just want to say, I hope you can teach Xiao Yu first during my absence, but later I think about your level... I think it's okay!"

Hearing this, Mu Yuan was unwilling, and said angrily, "I can't write well, but my knowledge is definitely not bad, okay? How can you be as miserable as you said?"

"Forget it, forget it," I didn't want to say this at first, and Xu Changlin didn't want to argue with him for a long time on this issue, "I'm leaving now, you can go back too. Xiaoyu should be awake by now, you go back Let's coax more."

In addition to Mu Yuan's attachment to Mu Yuan, Xiao Yu is most dependent on Xu Changlin.Because Xu Changlin left early in the morning, he didn't say anything to Xiao Yu.Seeing the weather, people also woke up, knowing that Xu Changlin left and probably would make a fuss for a while.

"Well, you can go to the exam with peace of mind. I will take care of everything at home. Your house will be cleaned up every now and then! Just put aside all distracting thoughts and take the exam seriously." Mu Yuan said and laughed, " Now that you've gone to the exam, if you don't pass the exam, don't come back!"

Xu Changlin smiled and nodded.

After watching Xu Changlin leave with the caravan along with the scholars rushing for the exam, Mu Yuan was ready to go home with peace of mind.

Originally, I had already driven to the gate of the city, and suddenly thought that Yuanyuan Restaurant had sold out. Although I didn't plan to buy it, I still have business contacts, so I should go and have a look.

Thinking of this, Mu Yuan turned around and went to Yuanyuan Restaurant.

The stools and chairs in the restaurant were neatly arranged, and the restaurant that was supposed to be bustling didn't have a single customer at the moment, and it looked a little bit depressed.

When Mu Yuan entered, the shopkeeper Xie said without looking up at the counter: "Our store has made a sample, you can go to another place to eat." The voice was listless.

"It's me," Mu Yuan walked over, "Mu Yuan!"

Shopkeeper Xie raised his head in surprise when he heard the words, "But it's time for the delivery?" After he finished speaking, his expression was gloomy, "Hey, you must have seen it too. I'm afraid my restaurant will not be able to continue. The fish you sell in Stay away..."

Mu Yuan is also worthless for shopkeeper Xie. Apart from being stingy, shopkeeper Xie is okay, and he trusts Zhang Qing even more.As a result, tigers became a problem, and the restaurant that Zhang Qingzheng couldn't continue to operate.

"I heard about you from Uncle Li!" Mu Yuan frowned, "Shopkeeper Xie, are you really going to sell it? Now that Zhang Qing is gone, why don't you continue to recruit people?"

Speaking of Zhang Qing, shopkeeper Xie wished he could eat his meat and drink his blood, and said through gritted teeth, "This wolf-hearted thing. How did I treat him back then, and how does he repay me now? Start again? He sold it to Defuju, and my supplier was bought by him, and last time——" Speaking of this, shopkeeper Xie's face turned red with emotion, "He actually asked someone to make trouble and ruin the reputation of my restaurant. It's all corrupted! It's really shameless to try to buy it from me now, I'm pissed off!"

Mu Yuan was a little confused.The last time I was at Uncle Li, I only heard a general idea. I only knew that shopkeeper Xie was going to sell the source restaurant, but he didn't know what happened.But listening to the voice, Zhang Qing seems to be interested in buying the source?

"Well, what about the shopkeeper's preparations?"

"Hmph!" Shopkeeper Xie said with a gloomy face and squinted eyes: "Even if this restaurant is set on fire, I will never sell it to that little bastard."

Hearing this, Mu Yuan's mind moved, and he asked tentatively, "How much is Shopkeeper Xie planning to sell?"

"300 taels is the lowest price!" After speaking, shopkeeper Xie came to his senses, looked at Mu Yuan and asked in confusion, "Why? Do you want to buy my restaurant?"

"At first I wanted to buy it, but later I found out that I don't have enough money." Mu Yuan sighed secretly, he still underestimated. 300 taels, the money in my hand is only half enough... Besides, I can't spend it all at once, even if I buy it, I have to decorate it and so on.

Shopkeeper Xie thought that Mu Yuan was negotiating the price, and because he was anxious to make a move, he was willing to tell him, "Then how much are you willing to pay at most? There must be a number so we can negotiate, right?"

Mu Yuan was embarrassed, "I only have 140 taels in my hand, not even half of what you bid..."

Hearing this, shopkeeper Xie was disappointed, "It's too little, I spent more than 200 taels for this store at the beginning... It took decades of hard work to achieve such a situation, but now..."

Mentioning this sad matter, Shopkeeper Xie suddenly lost his strength and was unwilling to talk to Mu Yuan.

Mu Yuan was fine, so he left.

When Mu Yuan drove the car to the entrance of the village, he was still thinking about the restaurant.Originally, I was lucky enough to think that if the money difference was not much, it would be enough to find someone to borrow it.But this will be hopeless, 300 taels of silver is really not available to me at the moment.

Because he was thinking about something, Mu Yuan, who was passing by, didn't care.After everyone thought about it, the man turned around and called Mu Yuan to a stop.

"Is this Mu Yuan? Is this just coming back from the city?"

Mu Yuan hurriedly stopped the car and looked back, "Uh, matchmaker Xu."

Matchmaker Xu is the most formal matchmaker in Xujia Village.Probably because the locals said most of them were relatives in the village, so this matchmaker Xu is the most reliable one here.But it is still unavoidable that some matchmakers have vulgar habits and like to brag.

Matchmaker Xu ran back in two steps, smiling happily, "Congratulations to you first!"

Hearing this, Mu Yuan's first reaction was that someone promised him a kiss.

Before she had time to react, she heard Xu Matchmaker continue to say: "An Ran is married in a few days, so I should tell you!"

"An Ran?" Mu Yuan was startled.

Matchmaker Xu smiled, "Isn't that right, someone asked me to marry An Ran!"

Speaking of arrogance, Mu Yuan always felt that even if the two were said to be married, he should be the first one. How could it be An Ran?Thinking of An Ran getting married, Mu Yuan felt it was difficult to breathe.

"An Ran agreed?" Mu Yuan asked anxiously.

Matchmaker Xu was overjoyed, "Such a good girl, why would you not agree! The girl is hardworking and looks good. She can work and be able to resist..."

Mu Yuan couldn't listen to what Xu Matchmaker said at all, so he drove the car away quickly with a whip, leaving Xu Matchmaker stunned.

Mu Yuan rushed home anxiously, and the first person he saw was Zhao Yan.

Mu Yuan didn't bother to put the carriage away first, so he pulled Zhao Yan forward and asked, "Did someone at home say kiss? To An Ran? An Ran agreed?" The tone of the last question was obviously higher than that of the previous ones.

Zhao Yan was puzzled by Mu Yuan's posture, scratched his head and smiled silly, "It's for a kiss, how do you know!"

The anger in Mu Yuan's heart was blowing out, and he was a little bit confused.

"Father An is quite in love with that girl, but I don't know why An Ran disagrees with her life and death. This meeting is arguing with Father An in the house." Zhao Yan said with a smile, "Could it be that you are young? Why don't you want to get married? What? I think I was not happy when I got married, my mother told me for a long time..."

When Mu Yuan heard that An Ran was unwilling, half of his confidence returned.Zhao Yan didn't stop nagging, and hurried to the house.

As soon as we got to the door, we could hear the arguing inside.Mu Yuan didn't dare to delay, and hurriedly opened the door and went in.Father An sat on the stool, An Ran stood aside, and both of them looked at Mu Yuan who came in at the same time.

"You're back!" Seeing Mu Yuan, An Ran felt relieved instantly, as if she had taken a reassurance.

Then An Ran became flustered when she heard the matchmaker came to say goodbye to her. Seeing her father seemed very satisfied, she felt so bitter that she couldn't speak.

This will last until Mu Yuan comes back, An Ran is both aggrieved and at a loss looking at Mu Yuan's expression.

"You just came back," Father An said helplessly to Mu Yuan: "Someone just came to tell An Ran about the marriage, and I think the girl's conditions are really good. An Ran is unwilling, so you can persuade him. I listen to you the most!"

Mu Yuan naturally saw the wronged look that An Ran gave him, and now he heard what An Ran said, paused and said: "An Ran is still young, if she gets married...is it too early?"

"Early? How early?" Father An was surprised, "There are quite a few people of the same age as An Ran who have married early, and some even have dolls... If you say it's time for you to find a marriage, then I will The master will find a house for you, how about you?"

"I'm not in a hurry..." Mu Yuan's scalp tingled when he heard this, why did this matter transfer to me again.

Father An frowned, "You're not young anymore, it's time to start a family. I know you are a real family member, so I have to worry about this for you. People say to start a family first and then start a career. You... ..."

"Father, stop talking! I have already agreed with Mu Yuan, we will not marry, and we will be together for the rest of our lives!"

Mu Yuan was stunned for a moment, then looked at An Ran sharply.

An Ran was only impulsive, and was stunned after speaking.

Father An took a slow beat, and after a while, "What did you say?"