The pastoral life of the grass tribe chief

Lu Lide and Wang Xiurong looked at each other in bewilderment.

After all, they were the old man's son and daughter-in-law, and they lived together day and night, so they knew the old man better than other family members.

Their family's ancestral medical skills were passed down only to the eldest son.

However, as society develops, people's understanding of traditional Chinese medicine is decreasing, while their prejudice against it is deepening.

Lu Jiwang was afraid of hardship and was unwilling to learn traditional Chinese medicine. His son was prejudiced against traditional Chinese medicine and was also unwilling to learn it. If the old man and Lu Liguo passed away one after another, the family's medical skills would be lost.

Lu Liguo may not care that the ancestral medical skills will be lost in his hands, but the old man would never stand by and watch the ancestral medical skills be lost.

The other children and grandchildren either lacked talent in this area, or were afraid of hardship and had prejudices against learning traditional Chinese medicine. The only one with talent, the ability to endure hardship, and the willingness to learn was Lu Yao, the grandson. Moreover, Lu Yao had studied traditional Chinese medicine with his grandfather for a period of time back then, so it was very possible that his grandfather had secretly passed on his ancestral medical skills to Lu Yao.

Why teach it secretly?

The old man had to consider not only violating the ancestral precepts, but also the feelings of his eldest son's family and endure their scolding.

Based on the couple's understanding of Lu Liguo, they knew he wouldn't dare disobey the old man's decision, but his sister-in-law was no pushover.

Women always think only of immediate benefits.

The family's medical skills could bring them wealth and fame, so how could they allow others to take them away from them?

They would rather let their ancestral medical skills be lost than let others benefit from them, even if that person is their own nephew.

This is human nature.

"What do you think? If it were true, wouldn't she cause a huge uproar?"

Lu Yao was taken aback. He hadn't expected his aunt to have such a wild idea. No wonder his uncle would come to Wumutang from time to time. It turned out he wanted to see if he could find any clues.

However, it's normal for my aunt to think that way.

"With your intelligence and knowledge, plus your understanding of the medicinal properties of Chinese herbs, what's so surprising about you knowing how to use Chinese herbs to feed grass carp?"

Xu Xu, however, thought it was perfectly normal.

He had always admired his brother-in-law; he was capable and knew how to conduct himself.

Lu Lide and Wang Xiurong were somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.

Children all hope to receive their parents' approval.

Lu Lide was no exception.

Wang Xiurong naturally hoped that her husband could gain the approval of the two elders, so that his words would carry weight, and her status among her sisters-in-law would rise accordingly.

If the old man really passes on his ancestral medical skills to Lu Yao, whether out of helplessness or for other reasons, at least Lu Yao's importance in the old man's heart will be different in the future.

Parents gain status because of their children, and from then on, their importance in the old man's heart will be different, and their brothers and sisters-in-law will no longer dare to look down on them.

Therefore, he was still disappointed to hear that the old man had not passed on his medical skills to Lu Yao.

Of course, the couple is very proud of their youngest son's remarkable achievements.

"Uncle, here's your phone back. Let's go to the shop and buy firecrackers and fireworks."

After playing for a while, Xu Xing and Xu Le ran downstairs again.

"Anzai, it's your crazy idea again."

Lu Jichao saw his second son acting suspiciously at the stairwell entrance and roared.

"no."

Lu Chang'an spoke as he walked out.

"What are you yelling about? Let them go have fun if they want to."

Lu Lide yelled at his eldest son.

Lu Jichao could only obediently shut up.

"Second sister, you're the eldest, so keep an eye on the younger brothers. Don't throw firecrackers around and scare people, and don't stay out too late."

Lu Lide called Cai Xiaowen over again, took out a Red Bull from his pocket, and handed it to her.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, more and more people are returning home, and the village is bustling with people at night. There are streetlights in every village, so there is no fear of danger.

"Second sister, Uncle Qian will pay."

"Just tell the shopkeeper what you want to buy, and put it on my uncle's tab. He'll send a red envelope to the shopkeeper."

Lu Yaodao.

"Brother, save your money for getting married, I'll transfer the money to you."

As Lu Jiling spoke, she took the phone and was about to transfer the money.

"No need, I won't accept it even if you transfer it."

Lu Yaodao.

"Don't stay out too late. Get up early tomorrow and come with me to build and fire the kiln."

Lu Yao then addressed the group of kids.

"understood."

The group of kids then happily ran outside.

"I'm going to take a shower first."

Lin Xiaoqing said.

Fortunately, there are restrooms and water heaters on every floor, otherwise it would be dawn by the time so many people finished showering.

Lu Yao returned to Wumutang at nine o'clock without even going to see the madman for tea.

The madman is probably too busy with his nephews and nieces to have any time for tea.

When the house is quiet, I long for some liveliness, but when a bunch of nephews and nieces come over and cause a ruckus, I start to get a headache in less than two hours.

Lu Yao returned to Wumutang and was patrolling the pond when a used Corolla SUV drove in.

The paparazzi started barking loudly when they saw the lights.

"Hey bro, you're local, could you please make way?"

The car window rolled down, and Lu Chong poked his head out, bowing to the paparazzi.

"You're never home, they don't even recognize you."

Lu Yao walked over.

When the paparazzi saw their owner's smiling face, they knew the visitor wasn't a thief, so they dispersed and went to their own dens to sleep.

"I ran into your two sisters' kids on the street. When are they arriving?"

Lu Chong parked the car, walked into the living room, and plopped down on the sofa, which creaked as it sat down.

"I just arrived this afternoon."

"A day off tomorrow?"

Lu Yao stood at the door.

"No, it will be on the 29th of the lunar year."

"I was feeling down, and it was no fun being alone in the dorm, so I came back to have tea with you and the lunatic."

As Lu Chong spoke, he took out his phone and made a video call to the madman.

"He might not be in the mood for tea with you."

When Lu Yao heard that he had to go to work the next day, he didn't go to get the beer and started boiling water to make tea.

"Hey, who are you?"

Lu Chong dialed the madman's phone, but what appeared on the screen was a four or five-year-old kid.

"Where's your uncle? Give him the phone."

Lu Chong recognized him as the son of the madwoman.

"My uncle is holding my sister."

The little brat said.

Give him the phone.

Lu Chong continued.

Only then did the little brat hand the phone to the madman.

"What?"

The madman was holding a two-year-old child in his arms. The child was pulling at his hair and looked utterly dejected.

"Come over here to have some tea, Brother Yao."

Lu Chongdao.

Do I look like I can leave?

The madman seemed to have not eaten, speaking weakly and listlessly.

"Give her to her parents to hold, or your parents can hold her too."

Lu Chongdao.

"Her dad is sleeping, and her mom is doing laundry."

Lu Chong moved his phone around and saw that his parents were each holding a baby. One was feeding the baby with a bottle, and the other was walking around the living room with the baby in his arms. The baby would cry as soon as he sat down.

"Where are their parents?"

Lu Chong had never raised children before, so he couldn't understand their feelings.

"Those who want to sleep, go to sleep; those who want to take a bath, take a bath; those who want to play, go to play."

The madman's hair was being pulled painfully, and he grimaced, looking like he was about to collapse.

"That kind of father is so irresponsible."

Lu Chong stood up for the madman.

"When your brothers-in-law come to your house, they just bury their heads in their pillows and sleep soundly."

Although Lu Yao had never been a father, his two brothers-in-law used to just sleep all the time when they came to visit, while his parents and sister-in-law helped take care of the children.

Raising a child is exhausting; those who haven't experienced it firsthand simply can't imagine the feeling of collapse.

Most fathers have jobs, and they are already exhausted from work. When they come home, they still have to take care of their children. If their parents help take care of the children, they are not so tired and can take a break.

I don't dare to be lazy at home, nor do I have time to be. I only have time to catch up on sleep when I go back to my parents' or in-laws' house.

"It feels so good to be an uncle."

Lu Yao leaned closer to the camera and grinned smugly at the madman.

He suffered a lot like that back then, but fortunately his nephews and nieces have grown up and are free from that burden.

The madman was too exhausted to argue with Lu Yao.

Seeing that the madman wasn't interested in chatting with him, Lu Chong ended the video call.

The two sat there until after 11 p.m. before Lu Chong went back to the factory to sleep.

Lu Yao took a sickle and went to the tea plantation to clear away weeds.