Cai Yong had mixed feelings about Yangquan City.
On the one hand, he was disgusted by Lu Peng's rebellious behavior. On the other hand, he had to admit that the lives of the people in Yangquan were far better than those in other places.
In this era, most of the people in the world were starving, and the people here had gradually begun to pursue how to live more comfortably.
Under the guidance of County Magistrate Lu, the habit of sitting on the ground was abandoned. Now, they sat on stools and bamboo chairs, regardless of whether they were at home or receiving guests.
Originally, Cai Yong was extremely opposed to this kind of behavior that did not conform to etiquette, but ever since the old man leaned on a bamboo chair for a while when there was no one around, he felt that this improvement was tolerable. After all, it was really comfortable.
Leaning against a bamboo chair, he had a cup of tea beside him and a book in his hands. He looked relaxed and at ease.
"Father." Zhao Ji's gentle voice came from the side.
"Sigh, Zhao Ji, I'm useless. I'm sorry that you're stuck here and can't go up north to get married.”Cai Yong opened his eyes and looked at his daughter, sighing and shaking his head.
Cai Zhaoji was a little speechless. She had originally wanted to test her father's tone, but now that he had opened his mouth, she didn't know what to say. After a long while, she said softly," I heard that Wei Jun is bedridden all year round…"
" Hmm…" Cai Yong had also heard about this matter. He frowned in annoyance and said reluctantly," I think the young man's body should be able to recover quickly. Don't worry."”
Cai Zhaoji was silent. She knew that her father had a stubborn personality. In fact, he should not have come to test her. She would have let that fellow settle it himself. After all, he was so capable.
After what had happened, there was no way she would marry anyone else. In fact, she had long been filled with curiosity and admiration for Lu Peng. Whether it was the novel and interesting elementary school textbooks, the positive poems, or the love of the people, all of them had made her outline a young and promising heroic image in her heart before she met Lu Peng.
What was even more unexpected was that something like that had happened before she even met him. Even now, Zhao Ji could still feel that person's aura between her lips and teeth.
When a young girl's first awakening of love, the flowers bloom and the leaves fall are all poems. She couldn't control her emotions in the small courtyard. Reading, writing, playing the piano, all the things that usually made her feel at ease had lost their charm. What she thought, heard, and saw was that person's voice and smile.
Therefore, she could only test her father's attitude.
Cai Zhaoji quietly sighed, bowed, and retreated. Cai Yong put down the book in his hand and walked out with his walking stick.
Yangquan City was too lively. There were people everywhere. Cai Yong had only taken a few steps when a ball flew over and hit him.
Two eight or nine-year-old children ran over. One of them bent down to pick up the ball, while the other pulled him and said,"Sir said to be polite!"
After saying that, he pulled the other one and bowed to Cai Yong: "I'm sorry, grandpa!"
Cai Yong was stunned for a moment. He reached out to pat the child's head, but he had already run back to play football.
Football had become popular in Yangquan City, spreading from the army to the people. Lu Peng encouraged the people to exercise. The second sports meet would be held in a while, and the scale would far exceed the first.
Cai Yong felt a little emotional as he watched the children running under the sun. They were healthy and full of vitality, completely different from the civilian children he knew in the past.
He slowly turned to the market, which was even more lively and bustling. Everyone was buying all kinds of things with smiles on their faces. Cloth, porcelain, food, sundries, and all sorts of other things were available.
Cai Yong was watching when a voice said,""Mr. Cai, why are you here?”
He turned around and saw that it was the county magistrate, Jiang Yan. Cai Yong was very friendly to people who were not prejudiced. He twirled his beard and smiled,"Deputy Jiang is rarely free."
Jiang Yan smiled bitterly." How can I be free? There are still many things to deal with. However, Langjun is far more hardworking than us. You see, he has to instruct us on all these matters."”
The two minor officials beside him were carrying two thick stacks of documents. Cai Yong was a little stunned. Jiang Yan cupped his hands in farewell and left with the small official.
Cai Yong's curiosity was piqued, and he followed behind Lu Peng. When he arrived at Lu Peng's office, he saw that people were constantly coming in and out of the door. It was extremely busy. Jiang Yan walked in and handed over the documents carried by the small official behind him. Lu Peng casually flipped through the instructions as if he was walking on horseback. In a short while, he finished handling so many matters and leisurely picked up the teacup beside him to take a sip.
Cai Yong couldn't help but frown and walked forward, saying,""Is this how you handle government affairs?"
A normal person wouldn't even be able to see it. He didn't believe that he was really doing things seriously!
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