The village beauty and me!

Chen Huan asked Zhao Jingjing directly, "Do you know any houses with vacant rooms? I want to rent one, but not one that's too run-down."

Zhao Jingjing glanced at the fat man and said, "Then you've really come to the right person."

"Our neighbor behind our house has a vacant house. The yard isn't big, but it's very clean. The house is fully furnished, so you can move in right away."

"You can rent it for any amount of money you pay."

Chen Huan was immediately pleased with the offer and decided to rent it.

It was getting late, and dinner time was fast approaching.

Chen Huan was thinking that since the fat guy had just arrived and was hanging out with him, he should at least throw him a welcome banquet today.

The original plan was for the three of us to go to town together to eat pickled fish, but Fatty said it was too much trouble and that we could just make something simple.

In the end, Zhao Jingjing suggested that they have a barbecue in the farmhouse they had rented.

Buying some chilled beer from the store is simple yet sophisticated.

The three of them hit it off immediately.

Chen Huan first sent Zhao Jingjing back to the village and told him to take the money to rent a house.

  

He went with the fat man to the village store to buy ingredients and drinks.

Sun Yue'e, a woman in her late twenties, was idly scrolling through short videos on the counter.

Its ample silhouette, squeezed onto the countertop, revealed a truly startling scale.

Chen Huan felt a little agitated after just one glance.

"A forty-year-old man dressed so provocatively, isn't that just asking for trouble?" Chen Huan muttered under his breath.

"You brat, what are you saying?" Sun Yue'e actually heard him and glared at him reproachfully.

However, she wasn't angry. She quickly put on a smile and stepped out from behind the counter to greet them, "Coming to buy something?"

"I heard you've been doing really well lately, raising fish and leasing forests. A big boss like you coming to patronize my little shop?"

Before she could finish speaking, she was already pressed against Chen Huan, her trembling touches, whether intentional or unintentional, making Chen Huan even more itchy.

He coughed twice and quickly said, "I've come to get some beer, and also peanuts, snacks, and other things to go with the beer, give me some of everything."

"Are you treating us?" Sun Yue'e bent down to move things in front of Chen Huan.

She was only wearing a short skirt, and in this pose, Chen Huan was completely dumbfounded and almost had a nosebleed.

"Holy crap, lace," someone muttered softly from the side.

Chen Huan was startled, only then realizing it was the fat man who had followed him in.

Then the two of them exchanged knowing glances.

"Have you two seen enough?"

"You've seen enough, hurry up and come help me move some beer." Sun Yue'e turned her face away, expressing her dissatisfaction.

"I'll do it, I'll do it." The fat man reached out and took the bags of beer, then started carrying them onto the pickup truck.

"Who is this? She's not from our village, is she?" Sun Yue'e leaned close to Chen Huan and asked in a low voice, almost pressing herself against him.

Faced with this unexpected benefit, Chen Huan, as if possessed, raised his hand and made a fortune.

"You little rascal, aren't you afraid I'll yell at you?" Sun Yue'e glared at him, as if she was about to get angry, but she didn't move an inch.

Chen Huan chuckled, "I was just worried you were carrying too much of a burden, so I was helping you out."

"Get lost, you smooth talker."

"Sure enough, men turn bad when they have money, and you're no exception!" Sun Yue'e gave Chen Huan a light push.

Just then, the fat man put down his beer, turned around, and walked into the store.

"How much do you want?" Sun Yue'e asked casually.

"How much do you have? I'll take it all."

"Also, pick a few cartons of the most expensive cigarettes," Chen Huan replied generously.

"Wow, being a boss really makes a difference."

"From now on, my little shop will be entirely dependent on you." Sun Yue'e said with a beaming smile.

Chen Huan's purchases in just a few minutes were equivalent to what other people in the village made in half a month.

It's hard not to be happy.

The tobacco, alcohol, and other ingredients are mainly prepared for overweight people.

After all, they left their families and homes to help us with the construction, so we can't let them go hungry.

The pickup truck bed was quite full, but the fat man waved his hands repeatedly, "Alright, don't buy any more, we can't eat it all."

Chen Huan then went to Sun Yue'e to settle the bill.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one else was in the room, Sun Yue'e leaned closer again, "How was it? Did you enjoy it?"

Chen Huan grinned. "I didn't do anything."

Sun Yue'e gave her a charming wink, "Next time, come by yourself when it's dark, I'll be waiting for you."

Chen Huan licked his dry tongue and nodded as if possessed.

Sun Yue'e then turned around and went back behind the counter, her heart filled with joy.

"No wonder people say that at thirty one is like a wolf and at forty one is like a tiger, it's really true..." Chen Huan muttered as he returned to the car.

The chubby man, who had just started his car, asked with a grin, "What, did the proprietress invite you?"

Chen Huan coughed, "Don't talk nonsense, I'm a decent person."

"What are you being so serious about? But to be honest, this boss lady is really adorable. Since she's taken a liking to you, Boss Chen, don't waste her opportunity." The fat man chuckled as he stepped on the gas.

Upon arrival, Zhao Jingjing, who was extremely efficient, had already rented the courtyard.

Upon entering, it was indeed as she had said, with all the necessities for daily life readily available, truly allowing one to move in with just their bags.

Including the half-cartload of groceries, cigarettes, and alcohol we bought, it wasn't a bad deal for the fat man.

"You two go ahead and get some food. I need to go home."

"I'll be right back," Chen Huan said, hurrying home.

I went out in the morning, and it's already getting dark. I have to go back and show my face to report on the situation.

At home, my sister-in-law Li Chunlan and Zhao Liping are cooking.

The two got along well, cooked together, and chatted and laughed.

Seeing the joy that Li Chunlan naturally exuded, Chen Huan couldn't help but feel at ease.

"Chen Huan is back. You're really good at timing things. Dinner will be ready soon."

"Just wash your face and wait to eat." Li Chunlan poked her head out from the kitchen with a gentle smile on her face.

Chen Huan walked into the kitchen. "Well, I brought a friend over to help me with the chores. We're having a welcome dinner for him in the village tonight, so we won't be eating at home."

Li Chunlan frowned slightly. "Then why don't you just bring the person back?"

Zhao Liping, standing nearby, said, "It's definitely inconvenient, and there might be other people involved."

Chen Huan felt a little guilty after what was said.

Fortunately, Li Chunlan was understanding and immediately responded, "You are the head of the household, so you make the decisions. Liping is here to keep me company, so it's fine."

Before leaving, Chen Huan planned to select a few useful medicinal herbs from those drying in the yard.

After all, he was planning to surprise Li Manjiang tonight, so he needed to prepare some necessary measures.

Having selected the medicinal herbs and put them in his pocket, he was about to leave.

Suddenly, in addition to the scent of medicinal herbs, I smelled a sweet and refreshing fragrance in the courtyard.

Chen Huan subconsciously looked towards the corner of the wall, and his eyes immediately lit up.

"My goodness, they've already blossomed and borne fruit so quickly?"

"Are these still wild fruits from the mountain? How come they've grown so big?"