Chapter 283: I Can’t Tell You About That
Huan Yun took out a few pieces of paper that she and Xu Xiang had prepared before in the relay station, handed it to the old man, and said, "This is the planting method we are going to try this time. I have written in detail how to do it, how to prepare the land, how to take care of the crops, and how to take precaution to keep the crops out from pests."
The old man read the detailed instructions with widened eyes and said in amazement: "This is the first time I know that this planting method can be used."
Seeing that the old man was literate and seemed to have some status among the villagers, Xu Xiang asked, "Old Grandpa, are you the village chief?"
The old man shook his head and said, "Our village chief just passed away last month. I’m just an ordinary villager in this village."
When the old man talked about it, Xu Xiang observed the other villagers and found that their eyes were full of respect and gratitude for the old man. Since the old man is respected by the villagers, she can use him as a mediator between her and the villagers.
Thinking of this, Xu Xiang said, "Since the village chief has passed away, how about you supervise this project instead, Old Grandpa?"
"This..." The old man hesitated because he had never held any important position in his life.
Seeing his hesitation, the carpenter said, "Uncle Han, you just agree with that Young Lady. The Young Lady was introduced by you to us, and with you as our supervisor, it is more convenient for everyone."
Other villagers also expressed their opinions one after another, persuading the old man to be their supervisor. After some persuasion from the villagers, the old man finally agreed and said, "Then I will try my best to live up to everyone’s expectations of me."