Rebirth: The whole family travels through time together: Fubao Koi is busy eating melons

The three of them drove their own ox carts and slowly entered the bluestone road of the county town. The scenery on both sides confirmed the description of Shopkeeper Lin. Compared with the hustle and bustle a few months ago, the streets at this time did seem a lot quieter.

Most of the shop doors were closed, and there were few pedestrians. Even the sound of passing horses' hooves seemed particularly clear.

"Well, Qi Kai, you go to the north to inquire about the information of fruit tree seedlings and flower seedlings, and Guo Jiajie and I will go to the south to look for clues about medicinal herb seedlings. In any case, we will meet at the west city gate at noon."

Upon hearing this, Qi Kai nodded heavily with a look of determination in his eyes, then turned the car around and headed towards the north street; while Zhang Laoer and Guo Jiajie drove another ox cart in the opposite direction, their backs gradually blending into the faint sunlight of early autumn.

"Jiajie, I remember the county school is located in the south, right? Do you remember the exact location?"

There was a hint of expectation in Zhang Laoer's words.

"It's very clear. It's located under the southern city wall. It's a place that scholars yearn for. I can lead the way."

As Guo Jiajie answered, he secretly wondered in his heart, when Zhang Laoer mentioned the county school, could it be that he wanted to build a school in the village based on its pattern?

In fact, he has always had a wish in his heart, which is to enable the children in the village to receive education.

But after asking around, he found out that one had to pass the Tongsheng exam to enter the county school, which was simply a fantasy for their remote village.

There is no teacher in the village, and the tuition of the private school in the town is prohibitively expensive. Just think about the several boys in the family, the money needed in a year is enough to crush the entire family's finances.

However, when he heard that the village would soon have a school and every child would have the opportunity to go to school, Guo Jiajie couldn't help feeling relieved and happy.

Zhang Laoer was completely unaware of this. He had his own plans in mind, but he had to wait until he personally went to the county school to investigate before he could make a decision.

As the ox cart moved slowly forward, the flow of people became increasingly sparse, and it finally stopped in front of an ancient and solemn building, which was the gate of the county school.

The door was tightly closed, and no trace of what was inside could be seen through the gap. Zhang Laoer took a few steps back and looked again. All he saw was the roof supported by layers of stone steps. Apart from that, there was nothing more to know.

I walked around the county school and found that all the surrounding shops were closed. It was estimated that it would take some time before the school opened.

So Zhang Laoer suggested: "Let's go to the dental clinic to have a look."

On the way, Guo Jiajie couldn't help but ask, "Village Chief, what are you doing at the dental clinic?"

Zhang Laoer responded frankly: "Buy land."

"Buying land?"

Guo Jiajie was shocked. Could it be that the village chief wanted to purchase land near the county school?

As soon as the thought came to my mind, I blurted out, "Near here? But this area is full of shops, where is there any vacant land for sale?"

"Isn't there a piece of vacant land in the southeast corner? Dongcheng District is the most prosperous area, while Nancheng District is where ordinary people live. That piece of land is located right at the junction of the east, west, south and north. It is quiet and convenient, and very suitable."

Zhang Laoer spoke briefly but did not elaborate on why he felt that place was suitable.

Things went surprisingly smoothly. They quickly signed the deed at the land agency and registered it with the government.

Although the people at the pawnbroker told him that he didn't need to register and the government would hardly come to check, Zhang Laoer thought that it was worth spending a little more money to get peace of mind.

During the entire land purchase process, Guo Jiajie remained silent until he left the shop, when he asked, "Village Chief, what exactly are your plans for buying the land? Didn't that person say there were ready-made shops for sale? Why don't you buy those that are directly available?"

"Look at those shops. They are expensive and scattered. As for the purpose of my buying the land, you will understand it in the future."

Zhang Laoer smiled mysteriously, as if he didn't want to waste any more words on this topic.

The two then stepped into a familiar medicine shop, which was the old place where they traded medicinal herbs.

The moment I stepped through the threshold, Zhang Laoer greeted me warmly.

"Boss, long time no see."

He actually didn't know the shopkeeper's name, and in the past, due to the haste of transactions, he had never had the opportunity to have in-depth communication.

Behind the counter, the shopkeeper raised his head and looked at Zhang Laoer and the other man. There seemed to be some familiarity between his brows, but he couldn't call out their names for a moment. After all, there were more than a thousand customers coming and going.

"Who are you two..." he asked hesitantly.

Zhang Laoer smiled and said, "Remember, we used to sell herbs here, and you praised our processing skills."

When the shopkeeper heard this, the floodgates of his memory were instantly opened. Indeed, there were not many people who took the initiative to sell herbs at home, let alone people who knew how to prepare them. After Zhang Laoer's reminder, that past event immediately came to his mind.

"Oh, it's you two! What's new today?"

The shopkeeper's eyes were full of curiosity.

Zhang Laoer shook his head slightly and smiled, "I didn't bring any goods today. I just wanted to find out where I can buy or sell herbs nearby."

“Planning to grow it yourself?”

The shopkeeper asked back, and when Zhang Laoer nodded in confirmation, he immediately asked, "Do you know how to plant? This is not as simple as farming."

“There are people in the village who are good at this.”

Zhang Laoer's answer was full of confidence.

"The master who is concocting medicinal materials?"

The shopkeeper's tone was full of excitement.

For them, most herbs are purchased from outside, and the cost is high due to the shipping fee plus the price difference.

If it can be supplied locally, it will undoubtedly be a significant saving.

"Exactly."

"No problem. I do have a way to get herbal seedlings. However, the ones you grow must be supplied to my shop first."

Zhang Laoer thought that this meant that there would be no problem in selling the plants after planting, so he readily agreed: "No problem, then about the herbal seedlings..."

“How many seedlings are needed and how old are they?”

The shopkeeper couldn't wait to ask.

"You decide the quantity and types. There is enough land in the village. Give us some varieties that can be harvested in one year, and then adjust according to the situation."

Zhang Laoer was not an expert in this area, so he decided to follow Xu Liyun's advice.

"Okay! By the way, we've been chatting for so long, but I still haven't asked you which village you are from?"

The shopkeeper suddenly realized this problem.

Zhang Laoer and Guo Jiajie smiled at each other. They were so focused on the conversation that they forgot to introduce themselves.

"We are from Zhangjia Village, and this is our village chief, Master Zhang."

Guo Jiajie took the initiative to introduce.

"Oh, it's the village chief! My last name is Gao, you can just call me Manager Gao."

The shopkeeper suddenly realized, no wonder they said there was no need to worry about the land, it turned out that with the support of the village chief, everything would fall into place naturally.

"That's decided then. If you have any news, please let us know."

There was an unquestionable firmness in Qi Kai's tone and a gleam of anticipation in his eyes.

Hearing this, Shopkeeper Gao nodded slightly, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes deepened a little because of his smile: "Okay, but I'm afraid we have to wait until after the Spring Festival to see any results. As it happens, there are several seasons after the New Year that are very suitable for growing herbs, so why not discuss it in detail then."

When saying goodbye to Manager Gao, the two of them walked briskly through the bustling market and headed towards the west city gate.