Chapter 207: Recognition
The sudden arrival of so many noble people created a stir in the village, with many villagers abandoning their work to follow them down the mountain.
For most of these villagers, who had spent their entire lives toiling in the fields, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They had never seen high-ranking officers or noble figures before, and the prospect of witnessing such a spectacle was too enticing to pass up.
One woman, in particular, decided to take half a day off from her work to catch a glimpse of the nobles and their show. Her curiosity was piqued, and she didn’t want to miss out on this rare occasion.
As more villagers saw their peers heading down the mountain to watch the show, even those who initially had no intention of going changed their minds and joined in the fun. After all, they were willing to put in the hard work in the fields, so why not enjoy a break and see what was happening?
Life in the countryside might be challenging, but it offered them the freedom to make such spontaneous decisions. During the busy farming season, taking a few days off was out of the question, but this unexpected event provided a welcome opportunity for a small reprieve.
Once the village chief had departed, Qian Dashan finally released Ms. Lin’s mouth.
Fuming with annoyance, Ms. Lin was eager to unleash her anger on Qian Dashan, but Qian Erhu intervened, stopping her from doing so. Despite that, she couldn’t contain her frustration and lashed out at Qian Dashan, "You coward! You are so timid and you don’t allow me to fight for profits!"
Qian Dashan’s frustration reached a boiling point, and he was on the verge of hitting Ms. Lin when Qian Erhu intervened.