Chapter 429 - 418: Shared Enjoyment
Old Zhou lit his pipe and after a few puffs, he called Zhou Dalang over, "You and Two need to make a trip to your uncle’s home tonight—hmm, don’t let your second and third uncles know, just your eldest uncle. Ask him how this spring’s wheat harvest turned out; actually, we should have gone there a couple of days ago."
After muttering to himself, Old Zhou added, "Once you’re clear on that, if the seed over there is good, discuss it with him quietly. Have him bring the best wheat over first thing tomorrow morning. Don’t bring too much—just one load per person will do."
"What about the second and third uncles..."
"Let your eldest uncle handle it," Old Zhou said, "You need to enter the village before dawn, and try not to be seen by anyone in the village. If you are seen, it’s no big deal, just say your mother’s illness has improved and your uncles have come to visit the house..."
Zhou Dalang nodded.
Old Zhou continued, "Remember, the wheat you bring must be of good quality; make sure to clarify with your eldest uncle that this is for Old Master Bai in our village to use as seed. If it’s not good, it’s our Zhou Family’s reputation on the line. Two, keep a close eye on things when you’re there."
Zhou Dalang and Zhou ErLang both nodded in agreement.
After taking another drag of his pipe, Old Zhou said, "I’m not worried about your eldest and second uncles. It’s just your third uncle..."
Old Zhou felt his back turning blue.
Ms. Qian withdrew her hand from his waist, and not daring to speak ill of his brother-in-law any further, Old Zhou coughed lightly and waved his hand, "Alright, off you go."
Junior Ms. Qian immediately went to the kitchen to prepare torches for her two brothers-in-law, as the matter directly involved her parents’ home. The torches she bound were both quick and sturdy.