I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel-Chapter 207 - 204: Afternoon Nap Time

"What am I saying? I’m concerned about your future, Second Brother. If you like someone, just settle down. Big Brother too, haven’t you noticed how anxious and stressed Mom has been lately?"

Jiang Jian Country, who was initially laughing at his second brother’s joke, found himself suddenly pulled into the whirlpool by his sister.

"Ahem... Yueyue, Big Brother is starving. The rush to harvest is truly exhausting. Maybe this month, we’ll need to hand out some money so everyone can buy some meat to replenish their nutrition. Honestly, if I don’t eat meat for one meal, I feel drained."

Shen Fanghua, the last to enter, heard this and smiled warmly, "Is that so? Then don’t eat any meat today, let’s see if you’ll still have the energy to harvest in the afternoon." Clearly, in the past, they couldn’t even fill their stomachs with grass, yet they still managed to work. How long have these good days lasted, and now you want to reach for the skies?

Jiang Jian Country: "..." What did he say to provoke such hostility from his mom?

A table full of delicious dishes was served, and the family fell silent, each one buried in their meal. The food prepared by their sister was simply too delicious; if they slowed down, the plates would be empty.

Because of the recent rush to harvest, everyone’s energy was used up. Jiang Mingyue made three more bowls of rice than usual, yet everyone still finished every last grain, along with the ample dishes, not even leaving a segment of spicy pepper.

Jiang Mingyue: "..."

In the afternoon, they still had to be busy with the harvest. Everyone took the time to rest and save their strength. Jiang Mingyue went into the kitchen, with Xiao Ran following like a little tail.

"Sister, aren’t you going to rest?"

"Hmm, Xiao Ran, go ahead, don’t follow your sister."

"No, if sister doesn’t go, I won’t go either."

"Suit yourself!"

"Sister, what are you going to do?"

"I prepared some dough for steamed buns, later I’ll bring them to Third Aunt and the others for when they get hungry in the fields."

Xiao Ran nodded knowingly, "Then I’ll help you with the fire."

While steaming outside, she was also steaming in the space. It took her forty minutes to finish one pot outside, but only a few minutes inside for over ten pots. However, she couldn’t just bring them out of thin air, could she?

When Mrs. Jiang and the others left, they found a big pack of food placed in the basket.

Mrs. Jiang felt a warmth in her heart; her daughter was like a little cotton-padded jacket, so thoughtful and warmhearted.

The package contained steamed buns and jam, with water also filled up for them.

Jiang Mingyue thought, if she wasn’t working the fields, she’d ensure the home front was well-taken care of.

Xiao Ran, being young, got sleepy after a while, nodding off like a little chick pecking at grains. Jiang Mingyue carried him back to the room to sleep.

After coming out, she heard someone calling, and using her spiritual power, saw that it was Wang Tiezhu.

So soon?

Jiang Mingyue quickly went to the backyard.

"Uncle Tiezhu, do you have carrot seeds? I need some. Also the spices from before, as much as possible."

Wang Tiezhu pouted, "I think I have carrot seeds on me, hang on." Wang Tiezhu looked through his black sack and quickly found two packs.

"I’ll give you the spices in the evening."

Jiang Mingyue raised an eyebrow. This speed was impressive. Before, it would have taken at least three days to get anything. As if knowing what she was about to say, Wang Tiezhu immediately started lamenting.

"Sigh! Before, I’d go around the villages of the entire commune, and no one would give me a hard time. But it’s different now, only you people from Qingshan Village secretly make things easier for me." Wang Tiezhu lowered his voice cunningly, "Must be because of you; the villagers know we have a good relationship, so they turn a blind eye. Girl, I don’t dare go anywhere but hide in the village now."

Jiang Mingyue didn’t quite believe this. If you didn’t go anywhere, where did your goods come from? These were clearly collected secretly door to door, then sold at a profit to those in need, also...

"Shut up! Don’t associate me, and don’t drag my brothers into it either. When did I ever have a good relationship with you?"

The reason she dared to trade with him was that the contraband would disappear without a trace, and no one would find it even if they searched.

Kitchen? Sorry, nothing there, the items she used were invisible to others.

After all, this was her base of operations; she had to be vigilant at all times.

Wang Tiezhu: "...Alright! Sigh, no status now! But, Yueyue, could you give me some of that liquor, that corn liquor?"

"Sure, I’ll give you a jar later."

"No, Yueyue, can I have more? A hundred jars... or, even ten jars would do."

Jiang Mingyue immediately searched his mind, and fortunately, the opportunistic Wang Tiezhu was susceptible to an attack, and it only took a second to pull back. She had thought he would split her five-liter wine jar into 200-milliliter batches to make a fortune, but it turns out he just favored a drink. Of course, there was also Uncle Niu from Lotus Village.

Jiang Mingyue didn’t expect this night market vendor who roamed south and north to be Uncle Niu’s biological nephew. His home was in Lotus Village, and since Uncle Niu fell ill last time, Wang Tiezhu had moved in with him. The liquor was mostly for his dear uncle.

"Ten jars isn’t possible, one jar is."

Wang Tiezhu: "..." A whole lot of humble posturing was for nothing, Jiang Family’s Xiao Mingyue is still this heartless.

"Yueyue, just eight jars."

"One jar."

"Three jars, no less. I know it’s made by you; just show a little leniency, will you? My uncle has been pestering me since he tasted it last time. Come on, Yueyue, help me out here?"

In the end, Jiang Mingyue gave him three jars of corn liquor.

Anyway, someone who could get close to Granny Shi wouldn’t have any ill intentions. Moreover, he said the liquor was made by her, not bought from elsewhere. Is it a crime for a farmer to produce and sell their own products?

She didn’t charge for the carrot seeds, but spent thirty bucks on the liquor, yet Wang Tiezhu was happier than during the New Year.

Finally, a day without nagging in his ear.

Wait, where there’s wine, there must be snacks, right? That’s not too much to ask, is it?

Wang Tiezhu wouldn’t admit he was also a drinking buddy. Drinking alone is no fun; it’s more interesting with company, wouldn’t you agree?

"Yueyue, prepare something for snacks. Doesn’t matter, whatever you have at home." After all, everything from your house is good stuff.

Jiang Mingyue kept a straight face, "Can you say it all at once?"

Jiang Mingyue made a trip to the front yard, then came back to the backyard with a large basket, filled with things.

Wang Tiezhu already knew what it was by the smell. His nose had always been keen, and his joyful expression showed it clearly.

He paid the money but didn’t linger, quickly moved on.

When no one was around, he finally went to rummage through the food with eager anticipation. The more he looked, the brighter his eyes became; everything he guessed was right.

A braised chicken, a braised rabbit, eight dried chickens and rabbits. Indeed! This is how it should be divided. The weather is too hot; he both greedily wants more and fears it won’t keep. Now it’s perfect; the dried ones could last until the New Year, Jiang Family’s Xiao Mingyue sure is reliable.

After sending off Wang Tiezhu, Xiao Ran was still asleep, even the coal was lazily lying at the base of the bamboo in the backyard, seemingly low in spirits. Is this also learning from humans to rest in the afternoon?

Jiang Mingyue went to the front yard, finding it had been swept clean by Xiao Ran and Xiao Meng. It seemed she didn’t have any chores to do.

Fine, she would take a break too, just then someone knocked on her courtyard gate. Through the gap, Jiang Mingyue could see several small figures.

"Xiao Meng, Xiao Cheng, Zhu Zhu, Gouwa, have you come to play with Xiao Ran?"