Chapter 500 Zhang Ailian sends pearl corn to Fang Wei
This old woman is none other than Zhang Ailian, the mother of Sun Weixing.
However, her actual age is only in her fifties.
However, due to long-term malnutrition, coupled with heavy farm work and overwork in the countryside, her body shape and appearance looked much older than her actual age.
At this moment, she was wearing a hat made of corn leaves, and because of her small figure, she was squatting in the cornfield and could not see anyone at all.
It is now two o'clock in the afternoon, the hottest time of the day.
Although some south wind blows from time to time, it makes people feel cool.
But because the cornfield was not ventilated and the environment was stuffy, Zhang Ailian was sweating profusely, as if she had been fished out of water.
"Ah, it turns out to be Sister-in-law Ailian. Why are you hiding here? It's so hot here. Aren't you afraid of heat stroke?"
Niu Gaolong recognized Zhang Ailian at a glance and immediately asked with concern.
At the same time, he looked curiously at the corn plants with corn cobs, full of doubts.
Because, the air here actually has that faint fragrance.
It's as if someone is emitting some kind of perfume here.
It is not difficult to imagine that this fragrant fragrance is emanating from those corn cobs.
So my heart was full of surprise.
He had also heard that Lin Feng's family had grown pearl corn before.
But I've never seen it with my own eyes.
Now I can see it with my own eyes, and that comfortable feeling is something that they don't even have in those corn forests.
Fang Wei behind him also shrugged his nose and said in surprise: "This is the smell. This is the fragrance of authentic pearl corn. It's great. It's so rare."
"You guys, it turns out you are the head of Niu Village. Who is this?"
Zhang Ailian walked out of the cornfield, stared at Fang Wei, and asked warily and doubtfully.
She also had a rusty and dull sickle stuck in the belt behind her back.
Like a brave defender, guarding his own cornfield.
Since something happened to the corn in this acre of land at home, her son Sun Weixing asked her and her wife to take turns guarding it.
At night, Sun Weixing was the only one guarding the place.
After all, these corn cobs are valuable, and if someone steals them, they will be in big trouble.
Therefore, as soon as Zhang Ailian saw a stranger coming here, she became vigilant.
"Oh, this is Mayor Fang. He is the parent officer of our Taoyuan Town. Today he specially came to inspect your pearl corn."
Niu Gaolong introduced to Zhang Ailian.
In fact, they came for inspection.
It's just that it doesn't make sense to appear here at this time.
"Oh, it turns out to be Mayor Fang. Hello."
Upon hearing the name of the mayor, Zhang Ailian was immediately flattered but also embarrassed.
The farthest place she has ever been to in her life is Taoyuan Town, and the biggest official she has ever met is the mayor of Taoyuan Town.
Now that such a big official was inspecting her cornfield, how could she not feel nervous?
"Hello, Aunt Zhang."
Fang Wei didn't mind that Zhang Ailian was dirty, so he stretched out his hand to shake her hand.
Zhang Ailian hesitated for a moment, then wiped her hands hard on her clothes a few times, and carefully shook hands with Fang Wei.
She couldn't understand why such a big official would go to the fields to inspect.
Did you notice that her corn also has pearl corn?
"Sister-in-law Ailian, it seems that your family didn't buy growth hormone from Niu Damao, so why are pearl corns growing?"
Niu Gaolong asked this deliberately.
In fact, it is not difficult to imagine that it must have been provided by Lin Feng.
"I don't know about this. I have to ask my son. He has always been doing the corn, and my wife and I are only responsible for helping him look after the corn cobs."
Zhang Ailian said truthfully.
Then he looked at Niu Gaolong and said with some envy: "Chief Niu, your family has also planted many acres of pearl corn. Is it going to be harvested in the next few days?"
"Yes, the harvest will be harvested in the next few days. So I just want to see when your corn will be harvested?"
Niu Gaolong said calmly.
Fang Wei on the side suddenly said to Zhang Ailian: "Aunt Zhang, do you sell these corn cobs at your house? I want to buy a few and go back to taste them, is that okay?"
He wanted to buy a few and give them to the old man and his wife to try.
As long as they recognize this flavor, this farmer will become his designated pearl corn seller.
"I really can't make the decision on this deal. I'm sorry, Mayor Fang. But since you came all the way to visit me, I'll give you a few corn cobs."
Having said this, she turned around, walked towards the nearest corn plant, broke off four corn cobs, and handed them to Fang Wei with both hands.
Then he said to the envious Niu Gaolong: "Chief Niu, if your family grows this kind of corn, I won't give it to you."
"It's okay, I have it at home."
Niu Gaolong said awkwardly.
But I was thinking in my heart, how can my corn compare to yours?
These are completely two different things.
He was next to Fang Wei, so he could naturally smell the fragrance emanating from the corn cobs, and he was even more curious.
Fang Wei held the corn in both hands and hurriedly said to Zhang Ailian: "Aunt Zhang, this won't work. I have to pay you. Just tell me how much. I'll give you the money."
"Mayor Fang, you are looking down on me. On such a hot day, you came to see me. It is only natural that I give you corn to eat. Besides, this corn is very delicious. I guess your family
Everyone will like to eat.”
Zhang Ailian said politely.
He is a high-ranking official in Taoyuan Town, how could she ask for money?
Besides, she had eaten this kind of corn before, and she also learned from her son that her corn was fundamentally different from the corn grown by other villagers. The price was also higher than theirs.
Therefore, it is even more difficult to ask Fang Wei for money.
And giving it to Fang Wei is also a favor.
In the future, if anything happens to my son, he can ask this high official for help.
"Okay, thank you very much, aunt."
Fang Wei couldn't refuse, so he had to accept.
Then he said: "Auntie, I will often come to your house to buy corn in the future. When the time comes, it will be how much it costs."
"Okay. Welcome to come often."
Zhang Ailian was filled with joy.
I thought to myself, of course I would welcome an official like you to come to our home.
But buying corn is definitely not an option.
I can only give it to you to eat and build a relationship with your son.
After a while, Fang Wei said goodbye to Zhang Ailian and left with Niu Gaolong.
On the way, Niu Gaolong curiously stared at the corn in Fang Wei's hand and asked tentatively, "Mayor Fang, is this corn really as delicious as you said?"
"Well, how should I put it? Once you eat this kind of pearl corn, you won't be interested in other fruits or imported fruits at all.
Even the most delicious fruit cannot compete with this corn."