Chapter 131: Chapter 131

While waiting for the town mayor’s funds, Bai Ruxue was busy teaching the people sent by Wang Jianjun to drive the tractor. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs novel_fіre.net

Wang Jianjun sent his younger son’s elder brother Wang Zhiyong, who was eighteen years old and dropped out after third year of junior high school, with some cultural knowledge.

As the saying goes, "Don’t let your resources benefit outsiders," given that his young son was suitable, he didn’t seek out others.

The villagers also had a tacit understanding, although many were unhappy with the decision, no one dared to openly oppose it.

Bai Ruxue instructed Wang Zhiyong from beside him, and only after three days did she dare to sit there, fearing she wouldn’t.

"Yes! Just like that, keep it up! You’ve been learning for three days now, if you don’t learn it soon, I’m going to burst!" Bai Ruxue said, clenching her fists.

Worried that with one mishap, he’d drive the tractor astray like a rocket.

"Have you got the hang of it?" Bai Ruxue tightly gripping the tractor seat’s backrest asked.

"Yeah! Almost got it!" Wang Zhiyong nodded.

Actually, he’s doing quite well! After three days of learning, he’s driving ; Bai Ruxue had driven in her past life and had driven a tractor back home, so she took to it naturally.

A lot of young guys and girls were watching from the side! Seeing Wang Zhiyong finally get it, they applauded and cheered.

The girls’ eyes visibly sparkled, especially Yang Xiaolian’s.

"Alright, now stop!" Bai Ruxue patted the backrest signaling Wang Zhiyong to stop.

He complied and stopped.

Bai Ruxue swiftly jumped off the tractor and dusted herself off.

"I’ve taught you all I can! You’ve almost got it! Now it’s up to you to practice more! But it’s really tough to apply for the oil, so take it easy! I’m off now!" she waved and turned away.

Before she could take two steps, she saw her younger brother Bai Ruchuan running towards her.

"Sis! The town folks are here! They’re calling for you!" Bai Ruchuan was panting heavily.

"Alright! Heading back now!" Bai Ruxue responded to her brother.

"Xiao Xue! We’ll accompany you back!" An Liangliang quickly walked over.

"I’m heading back too! Not watching anymore!" Wang Xuehua pushed aside Yang Xiaolian, who was holding her arm, and ran over.

"Aren’t you watching your brother drive the tractor? Why go back?" Bai Ruxue asked.

"Not watching, not watching! That vain guy, so many girls watching him drive, does he really need me, his sister, too? Let’s go! I’ll go back with you!" Wang Xuehua took hold of Bai Ruxue’s hand with An Liangliang, and the three walked back hand in hand.

On the tractor, Wang Zhiyong and the others only turned their gaze away once the group was far away before starting up the tractor again.

Bai Ruchuan pouted, glanced at his elder sister’s companions, and unwillingly turned to run off.

Originally he wanted to go home with his elder sister, but those two annoying ones monopolized his elder sister, and he didn’t like going back with them, so he ran off himself.

When the three arrived at the brigade office, there were already quite a few people gathered there.

Bai Ruxue immediately recognized Secretary Guo as the visitor, and she knew that the town mayor must have allocated funds for the chicken farm, so she quickly went forward with a smile to greet him.

"How long has Secretary Guo been here? I was busy teaching the tractor driving and came late! Sorry about that!"

Bai Ruxue’s adult demeanor was something Secretary Guo was accustomed to, and he replied with an official tone,

"Not long, just got here! Let’s go inside and discuss the chicken farm!" Secretary Guo reached out to shake Bai Ruxue’s hand.

"See! My sister’s so impressive! She can even shake hands with the town mayor’s secretary!" Bai Ruxia proudly boasted down below, feeling especially superior in front of her playmates.

"Xiao Xia! Keep your voice down! Be careful that the town mayor’s secretary hears!" Bai Ruyun tugged at her sleeve.

They had just learned the secretary’s identity from Secretary Guo.

"Xiao Xia, is your sister really going to be the director?" asked a young girl.

"Yes!" Bai Ruxia was about to boast more when Bai Ruyun stopped her.

"Xiao Xia! What did sister teach you?" She shook her head at Bai Ruxia, a bit frustrated.

Bai Ruxia wasn’t oblivious; she wouldn’t speak what shouldn’t be spoken, but fearing her second sister’s true anger, she quickly wrapped her arm around her, "Come on! Let’s go see what sister is discussing with the town mayor’s secretary!"

Because the brigade office door was open, people outside could hear the discussion inside.

This was intentional on Bai Ruxue’s part; she wanted everyone to clearly hear her conversation with Secretary Guo, so there wouldn’t be various rumors later.

With Bai Ruxia’s suggestion, Bai Rumei, Bai Ruyue, An Mingming, all followed suit.

The young girl who had asked also quickly joined.

"Comrade Xiao Xue! The town mayor sent me to deliver the startup funds to you!" Secretary Guo understood Bai Ruxue’s intentions, seeing she didn’t close the door, he cooperated by saying louder.

Bai Ruxue received the envelope in front of everyone and opened it, revealing the money inside.

Generously, she took it out and counted, only five hundred yuan.

Seeing Bai Ruxue’s puzzled expression, Secretary Guo immediately explained, "Though the money is a bit scarce, the town mayor promised some material support later! Things are tough now, so we hope Xiaoxue agrees to make the most of it and do her best!"

"Thank you, Secretary Guo, for running this errand! Do thank the town mayor for his support for me! Have a meal at my place before leaving later!" Bai Ruxue quickly grasped his meaning.

It’s about the money support being just that, indicating if there are any material needs to seek the town mayor about it.

She indeed had such needs, like the initial chicken feed she hadn’t secured! He didn’t make it absolute, just leaving it open for later — there’s time.

"No need for dinner! Focus on organizing the chicken farm, there’ll be plenty of opportunities later, and we’ll come to your brigade for chicken!" Secretary Guo completed his task and got up.

"Alright! Take care, Secretary Guo!" Bai Ruxue also didn’t insist and hurriedly stood to see him off.

"Alright! No need to see me out!" Secretary Guo said as he walked.

Seeing the ladies and young girls scooting aside for him.

Once Secretary Guo rode off on his bike, everyone cheered.

"So the chicken farm thing is real? I heard the brigade leader mention it once but didn’t dare believe it!"

"Same for me, but now seeing the town mayor’s secretary personally deliver money, it’s surely promising!"

"Awesome! Our brigade actually has a factory; we’ll surely gain face with the leaders above now."

"Absolutely! We won’t miss out on good stuff anymore! I heard from my sister-in-law at Xiangyang Commune, they never miss out because their commune has a brick factory, and higher-ups rely on them for bricks!"

A bunch of ladies and elder women chattered away.

"Bah, just a young girl! How much can she accomplish? Expecting her to manage the chicken farm? Our brigade has so many grown men, but the town mayor’s blind to appoint a young girl as the chicken farm director! Can she even tell roosters from hens?" Amidst all the happy discussions, a disdainful voice loudly reached Bai Ruxue’s ears.