Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 926

Chapter 926: Chapter 799: Drums and Gongs Announce the Good News

A group of people beating drums and gongs was particularly attracting the attention of passersby. Those sitting in ox carts stuck their heads out to watch, and those walking stopped to take a closer look. Even the workers in the nearby fields glanced over a few more times.

Everyone’s attention was on the red display board at the front of the advancing group. Some passersby read aloud as they watched, "Warm congratulations to Comrade Zhou Jiao for being awarded a first-class merit..."

The group walked to the entrance of Zhang Family Village and, without hesitation, turned left to enter.

This left the Zhou family members who had rushed to the roadside with bitter expressions. Zhou Jiao was a child of Zhou Family Village! But nobody dared to say it out loud.

The Old Captain was leading his team members, enthusiastically busy, happily looking at the golden wheat ears. Hearing the faint sound of drums and gongs, he paid no attention.

Harvest season was approaching, and the year’s bounty was right in front of them. What could be more important than a good harvest to fill the bellies of Zhang Family Village?

"Great-Grandpa, come quickly, they’re coming to our village..."

The Old Captain looked at his young nephew, who was panting and bending over with his hands on his knees, frowning. This kid’s stamina was too poor; he couldn’t even finish a sentence.

"Grandpa, hurry up, there’s a big celebration, they’re coming to our village with drums and gongs."

"Oh, here I come." A little child jumped up and shouted loudly, "Xiao Wu’s Aunt has earned merit, and a group of people from the commune has come with drums and gongs to spread the news."

At that point, no more questions were needed. Upon hearing this, the Old Captain dropped everything and ran, shouting loudly, "Keep working, don’t run around."

But who would listen?

Uncle Zhang, hearing that his nephew’s wife had earned merit, even if he had doubts in his heart, ran along with the Old Captain, "What’s going on? Why was there no news beforehand?"

"You ask me, who should I ask?"

The nearby team members, seeing that both captains had run off, all put down their work and looked at the accountant Xiao Dash.

Some who were still unclear asked the people around them, "Who’s Xiao Wu’s Aunt?"

"Oh right, wait a minute..."

"That kid doesn’t explain clearly either."

"Isn’t it Xiao Wu’s wife? These kids all call her Xiao Wu’s Aunt."

"..."

Xiao Dash watched as even the villagers working in the dry fields up front dropped everything and ran over, smiling wryly. He also wanted to go see what was going on, didn’t he?

"Is it Zhang the Second’s family?" They were not referring to Zhang Guoqiang, but to his father.

"It should be Xiao Wu’s wife, no mistake."

"Let’s go, this is a big event for our village."

"Right, let’s go see what’s happening."

"Shi Tou, we’ll go take a look and then catch up on the work later."

"Right, no deduction of work points."

Xiao Dash watched as the villagers, who were running far ahead, turned back to give instructions, and he helplessly waved his hand. Fine, everyone has gone, he might as well go join in the fun too.

Over there, Mr. Zhang was indeed picking fruits in the backyard, planning to select some good ones to bring to Brother Zhao Chuan Guang. Last time, he had brought quite a few gifts when he sent them to his eldest son.

This year, besides those that were poorly grown, those that needed pickling or drying, the surplus could sell for quite a bit. Mr. Zhang was secretly pondering whether to plant wild fruits in all the yards in the future.

His eldest son was indeed smart. It turned out that selling well-grown fruits was more profitable than vegetables! Keeping them in the cellar for a month or two before selling them could fetch quite a bit of money.

At this point, he didn’t yet know that his eldest son had already decided to cut down the trees.

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