The pastoral life of the grass tribe chief

Lu Changping's wife walked to the door to watch the fireworks with their two children.

"There's not much work right now, and the competition is too fierce. Let's talk about it after the eighth day of the lunar new year."

Lu Changping glanced at the fireworks, then looked away.

"My dad told me that construction on the ancestral hall will begin on the 21st of the lunar calendar."

"Donations have exceeded one million. If around one million three hundred thousand is donated, the old houses around the ancestral hall will be demolished and rebuilt, the pond will be dug and rebuilt, and the entire village's sewage system will also be rebuilt."

"If you take on this job, you won't have to worry about not having work this year."

Lu Yaodao.

"I wonder if the village has hired an excavator operator yet?"

Lu Changping was persuaded.

His wife also turned to look at Lu Yao.

"Probably not. The exact area to be rebuilt depends on how much money has been donated. We won't be able to decide until after the Lantern Festival at the earliest."

"Let me ask."

Lu Yao dialed his father's number and put it on speakerphone.

"What is it?"

Lu Lide's voice came through the phone.

Has the village hired an excavator operator?

Lu Yao asked.

"Not yet, do you have someone in mind?"

"Little girl."

"Doesn't he work on a construction site in a neighboring city?"

"He went out on his own."

"That's for the best; it puts our minds at ease. Ask him if he wants to donate his salary."

"Uncle Quan is the real expert at raising money. When did you learn that too?"

"I'm still short of money, but I can't bring myself to tell others."

"That's all for now, I'm hanging up."

Lu Yao hung up the phone.

"Old Yao, thank you."

Lu Changping's wife said happily.

She was worried that her husband wouldn't be able to find work after the New Year, but now she can finally relax.

"No need to be so polite."

"There are still more than 20 days left, so I'll find some short-term work first."

Lu Yaodao.

"That's what I think too."

"Where's Lao Yang?"

Lu Changping said.

"He's either playing mahjong or watching people play mahjong."

Lu Yaodao.

Although they share the same ancestor and are only a few hundred meters apart, the two villages feel worlds apart.

In Maotian Village, there aren't enough people to fill two tables to play mahjong, and those who do are mostly the women who have married into the village.

Almost every household in Maodong Village has a mahjong table, and everyone, young and old, knows how to play.

"The madman didn't reply to my message."

Lu Chongdao.

"Don't bother detaining him, he's probably playing dice and drinking games with his uncles and cousins."

Lu Yao's phone kept popping up with messages, and he quickly replied to them while holding the phone with both hands.

"Let's go find him."

Lu Chong gets excited whenever he hears the word "alcohol".

"You go if you want, I'm not going."

Lu Yao said without looking up.

Lu Chong deflated like a punctured balloon.

If Lu Yao doesn't go, he can't drink to his heart's content. Even a madman can't take care of himself, let alone have time to look after him. It's not a big deal if he gets drunk and sleeps in the living room, but if he vomits all over the living room, he'll be in big trouble.

"It's the Lunar New Year, why stay here drinking tea instead of going out and having fun?"

Lu Chong started to get restless.

"Your feet are on your body, and no one is stopping you."

Lu Yao wouldn't indulge him.

Lu Chong quieted down again and took his anger out on the candy.

"Go find Lao Yang."

Within two minutes, another nail appeared on his butt.

Lu Yao couldn't be bothered to pay him any attention.

Mahjong rooms are smoky and chaotic; only a fool would go there to suffer.

Lu Chong lost money playing mahjong with his colleagues the night he was on holiday. Now his wallet is severely depleted, and he doesn't dare to play again even if his hands are itching to.

With his skill level, intellect, and temperament, he couldn't even calculate the wins and losses when betting on the Red Dragon. In front of experienced players, his hand was practically transparent, leaving him no choice but to be slaughtered.

Lu Yao had been bragging in various group chats for a while, and was about to peel an orange to eat when his video call rang again.

"It's Lao Yang calling, answer it quickly."

Lu Chong was overjoyed to see that it was Lu Yang calling.

Lu Yao swiped his finger across the phone screen.

"Brother Yao, is Lao Chong there? If you're at Lao Ping's house, that's perfect. I'll wait for you at my uncle's door, and we'll go to my wife's house together."

Lu Yang said.

The three looked at each other.

This guy must have made Li Yunbo treat him to a meal again.

Some people can get free food and water just by talking, and there are quite a few of them.

"Walk!"

Lu Chong couldn't wait.

"I'm going to sit at my classmate's house with the little girl for a while."

Lu Yao asked Lu Changping's wife for her opinion.

"Go ahead, I'll put them to sleep in a bit."

She was in a good mood and readily agreed.

"They're asleep, so you can go have tea and chat with the ladies."

Lu Changping said.

She didn't say anything, she just nodded.

"Call me if you need anything."

Lu Changping grabbed his coat and went downstairs with the two men.

The two rode in Lu Chong's car.

Lu Yang's uncle's house was also by the roadside; when the three of them arrived, he was smoking and chatting with someone.

Li Yunbo's home is in Maoye Village, where everyone shares the surname Li.

Apart from the five natural villages with the surname Lu, the other six natural villages in Maoyuan Township are all relocated villages.

Their ancestors lived in remote, impoverished mountains to escape war.

When they moved to this more fertile rural area, where their children and grandchildren could go to school, transportation was convenient, and the government provided subsidies every year, they cherished their happy life even more.

Children study hard, young people work hard, and elders farm hard.

They are united and hardworking, and in just a few decades they have transformed from a poor mountain village into a wealthy village in Longchong Town.

Almost every household lives in a villa, and the worst is a three-story building.

The government provides subsidies every year, and the entire village has been transformed into a high-end villa area.

The villa is nestled within a stream, and the stream is connected to the villa.

Li Yunbo has two older brothers who run large businesses outside the city and only come back for short stays during important holidays.

The three brothers did not separate their property; their large villa complex, spanning over a thousand square meters, is connected and occupies a small hilltop.

The villa had an orchard behind it, a garden in front, and a large pond, which was managed by relatives.

The wall, built of large stones, is covered with vines that bloom in all four seasons, with flowers blooming profusely throughout the year.

The four arrived at Maoye Village and happened to meet Li Yunbo, who was returning home, at the entrance leading to his large villa.

He was the only person in the car.

The parents will keep their two sons with them and discipline them.

His wife only does three things every day.

He's either playing mahjong or on his way to play mahjong.

They're either getting a beauty treatment, or on their way to get one.

They're either on vacation or on their way to vacation.

The couple usually don't interfere in each other's affairs and each does their own thing.

Lu Chong followed Li Yunbo's car into the villa.

The villa was brightly lit, making the entire villa as bright as day.

The little kids are chasing each other.

Young people are barbecuing, setting off fireworks, and scrolling through their phones.

The adults are sitting in the living room drinking tea, chatting, and watching TV.

Lu Yao and his two companions greeted Li Yunbo's parents and then went upstairs with Li Yunbo.

Lu Yang was still chatting and laughing with everyone in the living room.

The four ignored him and went upstairs first.

"She went to play mahjong."

Seeing Lu Yao looking around after getting out of the car, Li Yunbo chuckled.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

Lu Yao immediately straightened his back and puffed out his chest.

Why should I have said so sooner?

Li Yunbo countered with a question.

Lu Yao almost choked on his own saliva.

The three of them laughed heartily.

Only in this situation can we see Lu Yao looking defeated.