In years of famine and drought, their village even rejected fatty meat.

Chapter 495 Subversion

"Is there such a thing?"

Cao Qiang asked in surprise, "Does Chenjia Village have so much money they don't know what to do with it? They're even providing free education for people."

For ordinary people, reading tools such as pens, ink, paper, and inkstones are luxuries. The fact that Chenjia Village provides free education for children must have cost a considerable sum of money.

That's why Cao Qiang was so surprised.

"Mr. Chen has his reasons for doing things."

Cao Shui didn't know why Chen Dao was offering free education to the children in the village, but as one of the people who benefited from Chenjia Village, his gratitude and respect for Chen Dao were beyond question, and he naturally wouldn't question Chen Dao's decision.

"Since Xiaozhu and Xiaoyun are idle anyway, we might as well send them to school to learn some knowledge. Once they've learned, they can earn more money."

"Too."

Cao Qiang and Yin Xiaoniang, who was clearing away the dishes, nodded subconsciously.

Cao Shui continued, "However, there are requirements for free schooling in Chenjia Village. The child's relatives must have household registration in Chenjia Village. I am currently applying for household registration in Chenjia Village. I need to wait until I obtain household registration before I can send Xiaozhu and Xiaoyun to school..."

Next, Cao Shui explained to Cao Qiang and Yin Xiaoniang more about the benefits of having a household registration in Chenjia Village, including but not limited to free schooling for children, half-price grain, priority in job recruitment, and so on.

After listening, Yin Xiaoniang couldn't help but exclaim, "The household registration system in Chenjia Village is truly a wonderful thing!"

"you do not say!"

Jiang Xiaobai laughed and said, "Nowadays, everyone working in Chenjia Village, and even in the entire Taiping County, wants to have a Chenjia Village household registration. However, it's not an easy thing to get one. It's only because Brother Cao is good at his crafts that he could have worked in Chenjia Village for at least three or four years before he could get one."

Upon hearing this, Cao Shui straightened his chest, a hint of pride appearing on his face.

Compared to other people working in Chenjia Village, he was undoubtedly lucky.

Of course, this is also inseparable from his hard work. If he hadn't studied diligently, how could he have learned Liu Qiaoshou's skills so quickly and gained the recognition of the Chenjia Village construction team, thus obtaining the opportunity to apply for household registration in Chenjia Village?

"Brother Shui, you must apply carefully and try to get a household registration in Chenjia Village."

Knowing the importance of Chenjia Village household registration, Yin Xiaoniang said solemnly, not to mention the benefits of free education with Chenjia Village household registration, just the half-price purchase of grain is enough to make her value it a hundred times more.

"Don't worry, Mother, I know what's important."

After chatting in the kitchen for about half an hour, everyone ended the dinner and went back to their rooms to rest.

The house that Cao Shui and his three friends rented only had four rooms, which was obviously not enough to accommodate so many people. Therefore, Cao Shui had to go to Jiang Xiaobai's room to squeeze in with Jiang Xiaobai, while his own room was left for his parents, younger brother and sister-in-law.

As for how four people could squeeze into one room, it was not a problem at all for the people of Xia. After Cao Shui brought over a straw mat, Cao Qiang quickly spread it on the ground, intending to sleep on the straw mat with Cao Yun, while leaving the bed for Yin Xiaoniang and Cao Zhu.

Fortunately, it's June now, and the weather is still quite hot, so sleeping on the floor won't be uncomfortable.

"Mom and Dad, just make do for a few days. Once I get my wages next month, I'll rent you a new house."

"No need! Sleeping on the floor is just fine."

"Okay, then I'll go back and rest first. I have to go to work tomorrow."

"Go."

After Cao Shui left, Cao Qiang, who was lying on the ground, stared at the ceiling. He, who usually fell asleep as soon as he lay down, found it difficult to fall asleep today.

Upon arriving at Chenjia Village today, everything he encountered gave him a... extremely subversive feeling.

In Cao Qiang's old mindset, a village should be like Yunshan Village, where the people are poor, the village is barren, and everyone can only survive by relying on the crops produced in the land. They won't starve to death, but they won't have enough to eat either.

However, what he saw and heard in Chenjia Village today overturned his old impressions.

In Chenjia Village, he could not see a single impoverished person. Everyone was neatly dressed and full of energy, completely different from the sallow-faced, emaciated, and listless villagers of Yunshan Village.

"The boss."

Lying on the bed, Yin Xiaoniang exclaimed, "This Chenjia Village is truly a wonderful place!"

"Yes!"

Cao Qiang also exclaimed in admiration. Just from Cao Shui and Jiang Xiaobai's descriptions, one could tell how good Chenjia Village was. Everyone could eat their fill, and they ate white flour steamed buns. They could even eat meat every few days. It was no exaggeration to say that...

The lives of the villagers in Chenjia Village were comparable to those of the landlords and rich people he remembered.

"father."

Cao Yun turned and hugged Cao Qiang's arm, saying, "I want to be a villager in Chenjia Village like you, and I want to eat meat every day."

Although he only stayed in Chenjia Village for half a day, the village's prosperity had already left a deep impression on Cao Yun's young heart. He longed to be a villager like his older brother Cao Shui, and he also longed to live a good life like the other children in Chenjia Village.

"Okay, okay, Yun'er, you can definitely do it."

Cao Qiang patted Cao Yun's head and laughed, "When you go to school, you must study hard, okay? That way you can become a capable person like your older brother and become a villager of Chenjia Village."

"Yes, yes, I will definitely study hard, Dad."

"Me too."

Cao Yun and Cao Zhu both spoke with firm expressions.

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The moon sets and the sun rises.

A new day has arrived.

As dawn broke, Cao Shui quietly lifted the warm covers from her bed and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for her family and her three colleagues, Jiang Xiaobai.

Because he needed to get to work in a hurry, Cao Shui didn't plan to make any staple food. Instead, he took a dozen duck eggs, boiled water, and threw all the duck eggs into the pot to cook.

The staple food of Chenjia Village residents is mostly wheat-based. However, because chicken and duck eggs are cheap and many villagers need to go to work early in the morning, they don't have time to make steamed buns in the morning. They usually choose to eat a few boiled eggs before going to their workplace.

About fifteen minutes later, Cao Shui scooped all the cooked duck eggs out of the pot and placed them on a plate. Then he shouted towards the outside of the kitchen, "Come and eat!"

Not long after they finished speaking, Jiang Xiaobai, Jin Yin, and Xu San arrived hand in hand, followed by Cao Qiang and Yin Xiaoniang, who brought Cao Yun and Cao Zhu to the kitchen.

"Brother Shui, didn't you eat a bit too good a breakfast?"

Looking at the table full of round duck eggs, Yin Xiaoniang couldn't help but widen her eyes.