The stepsister of a peasant family in a book is spoiled by the big brothers

Chapter 195 The Dam Head

"Brother Ze, you are so amazing. You even know such confidential information." Zhou Jinyuan was stunned.

"I don't know." Song Ruize said calmly, "If we want to bring down Tong Baotou, Li Dachun, the man he trusts the most, is the key. I just asked Shouhou and the others to stake out for a few days. I happened to meet the little beggar who knew this secret, and then I asked about how Li Dachun's sister fell into a coma. Tong Baotou bribed the neighbors, but if he can bribe them, so can I, so this information is not difficult to find out."

"Shouhou and the others are quite capable. They can even find out such important information." Jiang Qibin said to Chen Yong.

"They're all children from hardship. They've experienced all kinds of hardships, so of course they can see the darkest things," Chen Yong said. "Brother Ze thinks highly of them. They feel useful and are very happy."

"Brother Ze, is Tongbatou completely finished?"

"Ah."

"That's great. I don't have to be suppressed by him anymore."

"There's another piece of news..." Song Ruize said calmly, "Lord Wen and the county magistrate think our account books are well done and plan to let me be the general manager. From now on, I will be the head of the dam."

"Dam chief? Are you in charge of these thousands of people?" Jiang Qingnan asked. "The two adults want you to manage the entire dam on their behalf. After all, they won't be here all the time, so you'll be their eyes."

"Congratulations, Brother Ze, you've been promoted."

"What kind of official? We are only temporarily appointed and are not subject to the imperial court's appointment and dismissal." Song Ruize said calmly, "Okay, sleep a little longer, otherwise you won't be able to sleep later."

When the Tang family's mule cart drove into the village, the villagers took the initiative to greet them.

"Brother Chen, you are amazing. Not only did you pass the exam to become a scholar, you also got first place."

"I've known for a long time that you're something special, and you haven't disappointed us. With such a big happy occasion, and your family's financial situation being pretty good now, shouldn't we celebrate?"

"Yes, please treat us to a glass of wedding wine so that we can also share in the joy."

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Li Taohua said with a smile: "You guys got the news pretty quickly. Who told you? We just got back, but no one told anyone."

"Yesterday, Caixia came back from her embroidery room and told us the good news. We were expecting your family to come back and congratulate us earlier, but they only came back today."

"We treated the teachers to a meal and thanked them for their guidance. You all know the city gates are closing, so of course you can't come back," Li Taohua said. "Don't worry, we'll definitely treat everyone to drinks for such a big event. Come over the day after tomorrow for a drink."

"Aunt Li, the teacher is right. I am still just a scholar now. There is no need to make a big fuss." Tang Yichen said.

"What's wrong with being a scholar? Do you know how many people can't even pass the exam to be a scholar?" Li Taohua said, "Besides, are you an ordinary scholar? You are the top scholar."

"But this is just a small place. The world out there is so vast and full of talented people. I don't know how many people like me there are out there." Tang Yichen said, "There's really no need to be so ostentatious."

"I don't know how many there are out there, but we only have one in our family. No, there's only one in our entire county. Come on, don't affect my glory." Li Taohua said unhappily.

Tang Yichen was helpless and looked at Qin Huiyin, signaling her with his eyes, meaning that she should come forward to stop it. Li Taohua would not listen to what others said, but she listened to her precious daughter very much.

"My mother is right. You should celebrate your achievements." Qin Huiyin said, "Mom, let's discuss the banquet later and see who should be invited."

"Okay, let's go." Li Taohua pulled Qin Huiyin into the house.

Qin Huiyin pulled Tang Luwu away with her hand.

Several men from the Tang family: "..."

The Tang family had a happy event, and more and more people came to congratulate them. As the hostess, Li Taohua had no choice but to deal with them personally. After all, some of those who came to congratulate had ulterior motives, so she had to send them away.

"Caixia is a pretty girl, and most importantly, she works in the embroidery room and is very skillful. Your family doesn't have to have clothes made outside, so you can save a lot of money. She can also make money to supplement the family income. I know your family is not short of money now, but wouldn't it be less troublesome to marry such a virtuous girl home?" Su Caixia's mother, Tang, said with a smile.

"Brother Chen is still young, it's too early to think about these things now." Li Taohua said calmly, "Your Caixia is well off, you can find someone better."

"Caixia and Chen'er are about the same age, so you can get engaged first. After the New Year, your Chen'er will be fifteen, and you can get married then."

"Mother Caixia, let me tell you the truth. Brother Chen doesn't want to get married right now. His mind is full of books. He just wants to continue his imperial examinations and move up the ladder. Getting married now will only distract him."

"That's fine, we can get engaged first."

"At this rate, he won't be able to get married in the next five years. He can wait, but can your Caixia wait?" Li Taohua pointed out.

"This..." Tang hesitated.

In five years, their daughter will be an old maid. Those of the same age will be mothers, but her daughter is still struggling. If that's the case, then we have to reconsider.

"I can..." Su Caixia ran in from outside.

"What are you doing out here?" Mrs. Tang glared at Su Caixia, looking disappointed in her.

Su Caixia blushed and said shyly, "Aunt Taohua, I really like Brother Yichen. I am willing to wait for him, no matter how long it takes. I can make money and pay my own taxes."

Qin Huiyin and Tang Luwu hid by the window, looking out with their heads. They were sneaky, not wanting to alert the enemy and afraid of embarrassing Su Caixia.

"Is my brother at home?" Qin Huiyin asked Tang Luwu.

Tang Luwu whispered in her ear, "He said it was too noisy at home, so he took his books and went up the mountain. He will come back when there are fewer people."

"Su Caixia has deep feelings for big brother." What a pity. In the original novel, Tang Yichen had many female friends, but this little girl from the same village did not leave any trace. She must have been just a bystander.

"My eldest brother is such a good person, it's normal for her to like him." Tang Luwu said, "But my eldest brother won't like her."

Su Caixia was still expressing her feelings, describing her deep affection for Tang Yichen. Li Taohua's ears were buzzing, and when she saw Tang Yichen coming back from outside, she looked relieved and called out to him.

"Caixia said she likes you and wants to get engaged to you. What do you say?" Li Taohua went straight to the point.

Tang was so embarrassed that she wanted to find a hole to crawl into.

Su Caixia blushed even more, but she did not escape. Instead, she looked at Tang Yichen with burning eyes, waiting for his reaction.