Chapter 163 Out of Oil
"Miss Su, you needn’t worry about this matter. As the village chief, it is my duty to take full responsibility for the reception of the County Magistrate’s visit to Willow Village."
Although the words were well-intentioned, they unavoidably made the atmosphere somewhat awkward.
With her discerning mind, Su Yu quickly grasped the subtleties, thinking to herself that the village chief’s arrangements were more appropriate. One should not disrupt protocol due to personal desires and invite criticism from others.
Thus, she responded with a bright smile, "Since that’s the case, then please, village chief, pass along the fresh fish I’ve just caught to the County Magistrate and let him taste the natural delights from the rivers of Clear Water Town!"
Her composure and generosity left the village chief, who had been harboring doubts, feeling a twinge of guilt for his earlier narrow-minded thoughts.
At that moment, the County Magistrate’s gaze suddenly turned to Jiang Qishan in the crowd and made an unexpected request, "Brother Qi Mountain, I’d like to visit your home, may I impose?"
The sudden invitation left Jiang Qishan at a loss for words, excitement and nervousness intertwining as he stuttered out, "Of course, you may, but my home is humble, and I fear I may not serve you well."
As soon as these words were spoken, not only Jiang Qishan but also the village chief were both taken aback by this unexpected turn of events. However, out of respect for the County Magistrate, the village chief did not dare object and quickly sent his son, Jiang Yi, to Jiang Qishan’s house to give them advance notice, instructing them to prepare well. He emphasized the need to manage the chickens and ducks properly to avoid any unpleasant incidents from the past that might become gossip among the neighbors once again.
Afterward, the village chief enthusiastically suggested to the County Magistrate that they continue touring the village scenery, eager to show off the most enchanting side of Willow Village.