Chapter 142 - 142Chapter 137: Forming a Good Connection (Part 1) (2/2)

Tang Jingyuan nodded in agreement.

“Second, if you’re renting the ducks, you must take good care of them. If they die or get lost, compensation will be required at their current market rate, which changes daily and can only be calculated based on the prices of that day.” “Completely reasonable.”

“Those are my only two conditions; nothing more. You can send someone to take the ducks away right now.”

Qin Niu had only laid out the most basic terms.

“Tang Bin, go back to the village immediately and bring some people with cages to fetch the ducks.” Tang Jingyuan, an old fox, didn’t ask Tang Caixian to leave.

He knew very well that the smooth progress of their negotiation with Qin Niu owed a great deal to Tang Caixian’s presence.

She didn’t need to say anything; her mere presence beside him naturally earned a few favors from him.

“Master Qin, here’s a modest gift from me; I would like to ask for your guidance on how best to utilize these three thousand ducks.”

“There’s no need for money; consider it a good deed between our villages. I’ve observed the terrain of your village; the locusts are sweeping in from the north, and Daoyuan Village is shaped like a long pocket. There’s a mountain pass where it borders Shanghe Village, with a river to the right, following the mountain, and farmland and a road to the left. Locusts are afraid of water, so they won’t cross the river.

Creating a buffer zone similar to what we have in Shuangfeng Village at that location should be very effective.

Additionally, you have a great advantage as you can divert river water to flood the fields at the entrance of the village, turning them into a vast expanse of water. However, you’ll need to leave a patch of land in the middle for the locusts to land on.

Ducks are agile in the water and will be more efficient at catching locusts.

Flooding some low-lying areas to divert water will also help to effectively reduce the width of the ducks’ defense line.”

Qin Niu spoke at length, and his strategy earned great admiration from Chief Tang.

This young man was extraordinary.

“Thank you, Master Qin, for your advice! If our Daoyuan Village manages to halt the locust plague, we surely won’t forget your kindness.”

Chief Tang expressed his gratitude with a bow.

You’re too kind,” Qin Niu said, waving his hand indifferently.

“Then I won’t disturb you any longer, Master Qin. I take my leave!”

Having achieved his mission, Tang Jingyuan rose to say goodbye.

However, Tang Caixian remained seated.

“Cai Xian, it’s rare for you to visit; it’s good for you to talk more with Master Qin. I’ll be on my way.” The seasoned chief, noticing she didn’t rise to leave with him, understood her intentions perfectly.

He would, in fact, be very pleased if Tang Caixian and Qin Niu could start a romantic story of their own.

” I’H g° back t0 the villa£e with mY brother later; you go ahead with your tasks Chief!”

After sending off Chief Tang, her sparkling eyes turned to Qin Niu.

“Master Qin, I’ve missed you in the days we haven’t seen each other. But knowing that your status has changed from before, I didn’t dare to come and disturb you.”

“In the eyes of others, my status might have changed, but Miss Cai Xian is no ordinary person. Why care about such empty titles? You’re welcome to visit often if you’d like. I’m usually quite busy and rarely at home, but Xiao Qing is always here.”

Qin Niu replied to her with a friendly demeanor.

Heh, you’re still the same young man I set my sights on back then. When your new residence is ready, I’ll bring some flowers and plants over to help add to its charm!”

She turned her gaze towards Xiao Qing, who was busy outside.

But she said nothing more.

By the way, what do you think about the matter I mentioned last time?”

She was referring to the matter of her proposal.

“I won’t consider entering into a marriage!”

When Qin Niu had said this before, the Tang Family might have thought it was just his impoverished arrogance.

But saying it now was entirely different.

It was an assertion of absolute strength.

“I could marry into your family instead!”

Her face blushed, and she said with her head lowered.

“Miss Cai Xian, if I speak harshly, please don’t take it to heart,” Qin Niu said, looking at her solemnly.

Her lovely face turned somewhat pale, anticipating Qin Niu’s possible rejection.

At that moment, she felt humiliated and crestfallen.