The pastoral life of the grass tribe chief

Watching the middle-aged couple talk fluently and leave happily, Lu Yao's grandmother stood there dumbfounded.

When did my grandson learn medicine?

She came to her senses and was about to ask a question when Lu Yao had already driven away on his motorcycle.

Lu Yao is now extremely sensitive to soil quality; he can smell the odor of manure carrying pathogens on the patients.

If the patient did not contract the germs outside, then there is only one possibility: the source of the infection was at home.

Many people like to keep flowers, plants, and money trees at home, but patients can only be infected by germs if they come into contact with them.

The main area for young children's activities is the living room, and the main potted plant displayed in the living room of people in southern Guangdong is the money tree.

So the first thing he asked was about the money tree. If not, he would keep asking and eventually find out the source of the problem.

Lu Yao returned to Wumutang and, seeing that it was getting late, did not go to the fields but instead cooked a meal.

When Lu Lunnian returned home, his wife told him about what had happened that afternoon.

Lu Lunnian was somewhat surprised.

His impression of his grandson was that he was quick-witted, understood things after hearing them only once, and liked to tinker with things.

He treasured the toys and appliances that others didn't want, taking them home to disassemble them and then trying to put them back together, or reassembling them into something that was neither fish nor fowl, almost to the point of neglecting to eat or sleep.

The room was filled with parts, and there wasn't even a place to stand.

This kid is extremely protective of his own.

Every time they spoke ill of the third brother and his wife, the third brother and his wife dared not say anything, but this kid was not so good-tempered. He dared to talk back to them in public and did not give his elders any face at all.

Therefore, he didn't like this kid as much as his other grandsons.

For a while, this kid went with him to the mountains to collect herbs. He liked to ask questions and there were many questions that even he couldn't answer.

After it happened many times, he got annoyed.

"Why ask so many questions? You won't be able to inherit my medical skills in the future."

On one occasion, he was finally provoked into anger by the question and coldly replied.

The reason he became a renowned doctor in the surrounding area was not only due to his superb medical skills, but also because of the family's ancestral secret recipes passed down through generations, which were only passed down to the eldest son.

The boy probably realized he didn't like him, so he never went into the mountains with him to collect herbs again.

Later he learned that the reason this kid wanted to learn traditional Chinese medicine was to cure the birthmark on his childhood friend's face.

This kid doesn't even consider that with his decades of medical experience, he couldn't remove that birthmark. What makes you think you can?

Surprised as he was, Lu Lunnian didn't really believe that this kid knew medicine.

This kid must have seen this kind of illness before; it was just a lucky coincidence.

That day, after the people from Maoyuan Farm left with the fish, Lu Yao went into the bedroom to get the five thousand yuan in cash and gave it to Lu Lide.

"I still have money to use, take it and buy broad beans."

Lu Lide did not answer.

He was still very happy that his youngest son was able to earn money so quickly.

Although it doesn't earn much, it can at least shut up those who like to gossip for the time being.

However, his youngest son needs money right now, and he already feels guilty for not being able to help him. How could he possibly ask for this money?

"Just take it when I tell you to."

Lu Yao stuffed the money into his father's hand, then picked up a hoe and went to work in the fields.

Knowing his youngest son's temperament well, Lu Lide had no choice but to put away the money, feeling quite pleased with himself, and went home to tell his wife.

Lu Lide had barely stepped into his home, and before he could even share his feelings with his wife, Wang Juan followed him in.

"Dad, how many kilograms of fish has Uncle sold these past few days?"

Wang Juan asked with a smile.

"Over 600 jin (300 kg)."

Seeing that Wang Juan was there, Lu Lide didn't want to hide the money, so he sat down on the sofa and started making tea.

"The boss and my uncle have such a good relationship, the price he offered must be quite high?"

Wang Juan asked again.

"It's one yuan more expensive than the market price."

Lu Lide said.

"Our fish is so delicious, yet it's only one dollar more expensive. They use it to make fish porridge or hot pot, and they can make several times the money per pound. No wonder bosses are all misers."

When Wang Juan heard that it was only one yuan more expensive, she immediately became angry.

"People also need to do business; who would do business if it didn't make money?"

"This price is already very high."

Lu Lide said.

"I heard that the price of crispy grass carp at the pond is 15 yuan per catty for the cheapest and more than 20 yuan per catty for the more expensive ones."

"Our fish is so delicious, it must cost at least 18 yuan, and it sells for over 9,000 yuan."

"Even if it's not nine thousand, it's at least eight thousand."

Wang Juan's eyes grew brighter as she calculated.

"Don't you need to factor in the costs of fish fry, fertilizer, broad beans, pond rent, labor, oat seeds, etc.? And that doesn't even include our own labor costs."

"Your uncle is so capable that he can earn this price; if we raised them, we would only lose more."

"Buying large fish from elsewhere also requires a lot of working capital. What can you do with just a few thousand yuan?"

Lu Lide suppressed his anger and gave her a breakdown of the score.

"Dad, who would believe you if you said that?"

"Has your uncle only been feeding the fish for a few days?"

"Is it because he fed it for a few days that the fish became tastier?"

Wang Juan shouted loudly.

"Keep your voice down, or people will think there's a fight going on at home."

Lu Lide was somewhat angry.

"My voice is naturally this loud; I can't speak softly."

Wang Juan not only ignored the advice, but also took pride in it.

Where's your mom?

Lu Lide didn't want to argue with her any longer, so he asked about his wife's whereabouts.

"Dad, your eldest son also has a share in that pond, we only need three thousand."

Wang Juan ignored Lu Lide's question and clicked her tongue in a threatening manner.

"Why don't you just rob it!"

"I paid for the fishpond; did you two contribute a single penny?"

"If you two had been more diligent in the past, would you have owed so much money?"

"Now all they do is fish and eat fish, have they ever fed a single blade of grass to anyone?"

"You owe so much debt, most of which was paid off with your uncle's money. How much have you and your husband paid off?"

"You've also eaten the crispy grass carp congee, how can you lie and say it wasn't your uncle's doing?"

Lu Lide was so angry that his beard and hair trembled.

"How have I acted against my conscience?"

"Blame your eldest son for being incompetent; how can his meager salary support this family?"

"I don't care, we get a share of the money too."

Wang Juan started throwing a tantrum and acting unreasonably.

"Here's the money, take it all!"

"You can pay back the debts you owe later; I won't pay back a single penny!"

"I'm moving to my old house tomorrow; seeing you all makes me angry!"

Lu Lide took out the five thousand yuan and slammed it heavily on the coffee table, startling Wang Juan.

He had truly had enough of the eldest son and his wife's mistreatment over the years, and several times he had wanted to abandon them, but every time he thought of his three young grandchildren, his heart softened.

Although the madman's words that day were unintentional and no one took them seriously, he still felt extremely ashamed.

He was honest and hardworking, and always acted in accordance with his conscience. If it weren't for his eldest son's extravagant spending, he would have lived a much more carefree life. Now, he is inferior to everyone else wherever he goes.

The eldest son has changed a lot over the years, but with his meager salary, it's difficult to support the family, let alone pay off debts.

If it weren't for the help of his two elderly parents and youngest son, his family would have fallen apart long ago.

You can't deny getting old.

He's really tired right now.

Tired.

Wang Juan had never seen Lu Lide so angry before. Knowing that he was truly furious this time, she turned pale with fright.

She wasn't so stupid as to be beyond redemption; she knew that if she took that money, Lu Lide would truly never care about their family again.

Lu Yao was a very filial son and couldn't bear to see his parents suffer.

Wang Xiurong always listened only to her husband and youngest son.

If Lu Lide stops intervening, they can forget about getting any money from Lu Yao in the future.

As for his second uncle, Lu Jiqun, forget about it.

Lu Lide's favoritism had already broken his heart, and he avoided going home whenever possible.

However, he is also a very filial son and will still give his parents money to spend. But if he finds out that his parents are spending the money he gives them on his older brother's family, he will never give his parents a single penny again.

In the end, Wang Juan didn't dare take the money.

Lu Lide's anger came quickly, but it also subsided just as quickly.

After he calmed down, he still asked his wife to give Wang Juan 1,000 yuan to help with household expenses.