Quick Transmigration: Pangu is Actually My Brother

Chapter 435 The Flower of Barrenness (10)

After reviewing Wangyou's design for the wooden track, Song said decisively, "Not only will it make travel more convenient, but it will also increase the shop's visibility. Which merchant wouldn't be tempted?"

When Tian Laosan returned, Wangyou explained the detailed plan to the two of them again, which made them very curious and excited.

The next day, Tian Laosan went to handle the matter and sent someone to the other side of the river to call Tian Zhuang and Tian Ye back.

Both of them were scholars, which, while not a high rank, was still better than being commoners. Their words carried more weight when they spoke to the county magistrate, and this would also help them in their future endeavors.

"Why isn't Wangyou a boy? It's such a waste that she has such talent, staying cooped up in the yard all day." After listening to Tian Laosan's explanation and looking at the drawings Wangyou had made with Tian Ye, Tian Zhuang couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"Take it slow, things will change eventually." Tian Ye and Tian Lao San also felt sorry for them, but they had to be patient.

After discussing it in detail and confirming that there were no loopholes, the two went to consult with the county magistrate.

As the youngest scholars under the county magistrate's jurisdiction, Tian Zhuang and Tian Ye were given some respect by the magistrate. After listening to their explanations, the magistrate praised them, saying that these young men were indeed very clever.

If this is done well, it will all be part of his performance record, and he'll definitely get an excellent grade in next year's evaluation.

After learning about this good method, the county magistrate took it even more seriously than Tian Ye and Tian Zhuang, personally taking charge and even living by the river to work alongside the laborers.

Tian Laosan was the first to contribute money and grain, and the first stone tablet bears the name of his shop.

Then, after the first section of the road was completed, the county magistrate invited the shopkeepers of several shops to demonstrate the uses of the wooden tracks. Seeing the bold name of the Tian family shop, they were immediately tempted.

Seeing that more and more businessmen were willing to invest, Tian Ye and Tian Zhuang opened the second brocade pouch that Tian Laosan had given them. Inside was a kind of mixed soil that Wang You had discovered in the Water Classic. Once this soil solidified, its hardness was comparable to that of stone.

The two conducted experiments under the scorching sun by the river. After modifying the proportions recorded on the Forget-Me-Not Paper, they finally created a suitable mixture.

The county magistrate was overjoyed. As a pragmatic official, he knew all too well the benefits that this kind of soil brought. Now, he looked at Tian Zhuang and Tian Ye with much more enthusiasm. If nothing unexpected happened, these two would surely soar to great heights in the future, so it was better to cultivate a good relationship with them.

With the river repaired, the two Tian brothers became famous along with the shops. As a result, matchmakers in Xinghua Village started coming in again. If they couldn't find Tian Ye's family, they would look for Tian Zhuang's father, which made Tian Zhuang's father and mother afraid to open the door.

In the end, the village chief stepped in and refused to discuss these trivial matters. The two children were still young, and their future marriages would depend on their own wishes.

After the matter was over, Tian Laosan gave the village chief some silver and asked him to give it to the old couple in Tian's family. The old couple could be heartless, but they couldn't be completely indifferent, because if it came out later, it would not be good for Tian Ye's career.

As usual, Tian Laosan wrote a written agreement; after all, one can never be too careful!

After the river issue was resolved, Tian Zhuang decided to go home for a few days, while Tian Ye went home with Tian Laosan.

Tianye has undergone tremendous changes in the past six months. He has become darker, thinner, taller, and looks much stronger. Tian Zhuang naturally looks the same way.

"Why are you back? Did you make Wangyou angry?" When Tian Zhuang's father saw Tian Zhuang return, his first reaction was to look for a feather duster.

"Father, Father, Father, calm down. I just came back to see you and Mother after I finished my work. Besides, how could I dare? You think too highly of me," Tian Zhuang said, jumping up quickly.

“What do we have to see? The important thing is for Tianye and Wangyou to study together.” Tianzhuang’s father felt comforted, but he was also afraid that his son would fall behind and displease Wangyou.

"Dad, don't overthink it. Everything's fine. I've been traveling around with Tianye for the past six months and have learned a lot. I even earned some money and bought gifts for you and Mom."

"Wow, you actually know how to earn money on your own? I really didn't expect that!"

"Stop talking. Your son is filial. What else is there to say?"

“Mother, this is a hairpin I bought for you with the money I earned myself. Although it’s not gold, I will try my best to buy you a gold one in the future. And Father, this is a jade pendant I bought for you. Although the jade is not very good, I swear I will buy you a better one in the future.”

Tian Zhuang took out the gift and handed it to the couple. When he looked up, he was startled to find that the two elders' eyes were red. Later, when he heard the two elders say that Tian Zhuang had become sensible, he felt relieved, but he couldn't help feeling a little sad.

Tianye also bought gifts for her family. The gifts weren't expensive, but the sentiment was what mattered. Overall, the atmosphere between the two families was exceptionally good.

After Tianye got home, she slept soundly for two days before she recovered. Wangyou didn't assign her any more homework, but instead took her up the mountain to relax and walk the wolves.

Snow White is now glossy and smooth, nearly a meter tall, and about 1.5 meters long. She is pure white, yet retains a wildness, looking just like a wolf king.

But today, Wangyou noticed something strange about Baixue. It disappeared as soon as it entered the mountains. After a while, Wangyou heard the howling of wolves, but they were still quite far away, so Wangyou wasn't worried.

"Sister, could it be that Bai Xue has found a companion?"

"Are you sure you want to find a companion?"

"Of course, Bai Xue has been going into the mountains all the time these past few days. I can't think of anything else but looking for the mother wolf."

"That's good too. Maybe we'll bring back a wolf wife, and our wolf cubs will increase in number!"

"That sounds good, but too many are not easy to raise."

"Just let things take their course..."

"Help! Is anyone there?!"

"Sister, it sounds like someone is calling for help."

"I'm not deaf. This sound is very urgent. Could it be that someone is chasing us?" Wangyou guessed.

"Sister, let's hurry down the mountain, I'll carry you." Tianye realized what was happening and immediately squatted down in front of Wangyou, showing no interest whatsoever in going to take a look out of curiosity.

Coincidentally, Wangyou had the same idea. She quickly climbed onto Tianye's back, and the two siblings ran home in a flash.

As for Bai Xue, she'll naturally run back when she gets tired, so there's no need to worry.

The siblings didn't mention the incident of someone calling for help on the mountain at all. They preferred to avoid trouble, and besides, it was common for wealthy young men to hunt on this mountain, so it was best to avoid them.

The siblings quickly put the matter out of their minds and were now helping Song wash the duck down.

As evening approached, the Lu family next door became lively. The reason was that the Lu family's daughter had rescued a fair-skinned young man from the mountain and was now busy calling for a doctor.

"Mother, if anyone asks if anyone from our family has gone up the mountain, just say no!" Wangyou said after thinking for a moment.

"Okay, Mother will remember." Madam Song did not ask why, and did as she was told.