Inside the house.
Facing everyone's gazes, the old village chief was at a loss.
"Old Village Chief…"
Professor Chen's eyes were filled with anticipation as he said earnestly,"Just say it. Don't worry, I will respect your opinion. I also believe that you are an old cadre who knows the big picture and knows when to retreat. You have walked through the blazing saber light and can withstand all the tests and temptations.”
As soon as Professor Chen finished washing up, the old village chief looked at him strangely.
Do you understand me that well?
We're all men, stop fooling around!
Village Chief took a deep breath and said hoarsely,"
"First, let me emphasize that I can represent every villager in Gang Gang Ying.”
"Secondly, I think what Professor Chen said is quite reasonable. He has considered many things very comprehensively and has a big picture.”
Professor Chen nodded gently with a look of appreciation and encouragement on his face, indicating for the old village chief to continue.
Did you see that?
Unmoved by benefits and treating money like dirt, this was a true veteran!
Professor Chen's expression became friendlier, and the encouragement in his eyes became stronger.
Village Chief pursed his lips and avoided his gaze. He said slowly,
"Finally, Professor Chen…people are iron, but food is steel.”
"There are thousands of people in Ganggang Camp. We need to eat and use money. Every single thing we do cannot be separated from the word money.”
Professor Chen: "???"
Seeing that the situation seemed to be a little bad, he quickly said,"Old Village Chief, you…"
Village Chief ignored him, shook his head and sighed.""So, I think Little Qin is very good. I support him with both hands!”
Professor Chen was speechless.
Old Village Chief, are you that weak?
Professor Chen was in a mess.
"You-"
Professor Chen opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, he was mercilessly interrupted by the village chief.
"Professor Chen, we're just selling junk. If you're interested, you can compete with Little Qin for a fair price.”The old village chief said with a smile.
He could see the confrontation between the two sides. The archaeological team was suppressed. What was Professor Chen's weakness? He was just saying it for show.
As expected, Professor Chen was speechless.
Fair bidding?
I'm going to use my head to buy antiques and cultural relics worth millions.
He looked at the calm and composed Qin Chuan and sighed softly,"Mr. Qin, you're throwing money at people. This is not what a gentleman should do.”
"Throwing money at people?"
"That's how we do things, Professor Chen!" Qin Chuan smiled faintly.”
"Mr. Qin, if you take this batch of cultural relics, it will be very hot outside.”
Professor Chen tried his best to salvage the situation.
"Since you've entered my pocket, there's no reason to spit it out. It doesn't matter who comes.”
Qin Chuan was unmoved, not even looking at him.
He picked up the empty teapot and started brewing tea.
"Alright, sorry to bother you."
Professor Chen stood up helplessly.
At this moment, Hao Aiguo couldn't help but curse in a low voice,""Simply stupid. As expected, poor mountains and bad rivers produce unruly people!”
Professor Chen's expression changed drastically.
Even Qin Chuan put down his teacup and looked at him as if he was looking at a fool.
As expected, an old roar sounded in the room,""What did you say?"
Village Chief's face darkened as he looked at him coldly."Say that again if you have the guts?"
Hao Aiguo's heart tightened. Realizing that he had said something wrong, he quickly shut his mouth.
"Old Hao can't tolerate sand in his eyes, and he's not very good at talking. He's single-minded. Old Village Chief, don't be angry.”Professor Chen quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.
The village chief stared at the two of them. Looking at the two of them, his hair stood on end and he could not stand still.
The atmosphere became heavy and uncomfortable.
After a long time, the village chief spoke in a very hoarse voice,
"You're all professors from Beijing, big shots. You're not people that ordinary people like us can compare to.”
"You don't need to worry about daily necessities, rice, oil, salt, tea, sauce, and vinegar, nor do you need to worry about food and clothing, but..."
"But the villagers of our Gang Gang Camp need it."
The village chief glared at Hao Aiguo." Do you know what this money means to Ganggang Camp?”
"They went to the town to work part-time. They didn't eat or drink for ten years, but they still couldn't reach this figure. They also have old people and children at home. They also hope that their children can have money to go to school and leave this remote mountain village.”
"You haven't experienced poverty before, and you're already beating us up into unruly people?”
The old village chief's words were very loud and his tone was very cold.
The transaction outside the courtyard had stopped at some point. The noisy aunts and uncles all quieted down and silently retreated.
Instead, a group of strong young men surrounded the archeological team.
Seeing this, Professor Chen was anxious. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead."Village chief, don't be angry. Old Hao, come and apologize to the village chief.”
He pulled Hao Aiguo's arm. The latter lowered his head and remained silent.
"You stubborn donkey!" Professor Chen was so angry that his face turned red.
Countless experiences in history told him that whoever dared to go against the people was digging their own grave.
He didn't want the archeological team to die here or have any accidents that had nothing to do with archeology.
"Alright, there's no need to force him. You guys are great professors and important figures.”
Village Chief waved his hand and said indifferently,"Since everyone has already said so much, I might as well say it directly.”
"Either you and Little Qin compete fairly, or you leave this courtyard and don't disturb us.”
The old village chief sat down again and looked at Hu Bayi and Kaixuan Fatty. His tone softened,""Little Hu and Little Wang can be considered to have walked out from Ganggang Camp. Little Qin is their brother, and he is warm-hearted enough to lead the villagers to become rich.”
"I know you guys are uncomfortable, but this is how we do things.”
"You've always helped your relatives and not your reasons!"
Kaixuan and Hu Ba looked at each other. This was the first time they had seen the wise and kind village chief so unyielding.
Yingzi held a large bundle of cash in her hand and looked worriedly at the archeological team.
Professor Chen's face turned green and white. He did not know what to say for a moment.
After a moment of silence, he said bitterly,"Old Village Chief, I'm very sorry. On behalf of the archaeological team, I apologize to all the villagers of Gang Gang Ying."”
"We still have things to do at Oxheart Mountain, so we won't disturb you.”
With that, he dragged Hao Aiguo and the others out of Yingzi's house.
Looking at Xiao Se's back, the village chief thought for a moment and said,""When your archeological team digs up the tomb on Oxheart Mountain, the young and middle-aged men from Ganggang Camp will still help out. The price is still the same as before. It's 50 yuan a day, not a single cent less.”
"Thank you, Village Chief."
Professor Chen's voice came from afar.
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