48 The First Crock of Gold 3

The meat was delivered into the hands of the village head. Fishbone-like crinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes as he smiled happily at the meat. As he looked for his wife in the crowd, he replied, "It's just a small matter. Send someone to my house and get it from my wife. I'll stand here and help you maintain order."

"Thank you so much, Ma Sanye!" Qi Qingyao exclaimed.

Thereafter, she locked eyes with Jiang Yeqian who was standing by somewhere quietly. "Jiang Bai, go get the scale for me! Please return quickly."

Ma Sanye's wife was a fiery woman. Otherwise, how else could she become the village head's wife? She carried the string of meat, her eyes narrowing into fine lines as she smiled happily and looked at the immensely handsome young man trailing behind her. She was so shy her face sported a slight blush.

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Upon witnessing the drastic turn of events, Madam Wu grew furious. With her hands on her hips, she stood in front of the crowd.