CFGF 4.1

  

After Cannon fodder Gong started farming, he had HE with the cold male protagonist (CFGF) - c4.1









Stealing the male protagonist's chicken

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"Morning!" Jiang Baiye greeted with a glint in his eyes, showing a hint of comprehension. It seemed that the male protagonist was genuinely avoiding him. This wasn't a positive indication. "Are you going to fetch water too, shall we go together?" Jiang Baiye raised the wooden bucket he held in his hand, observing the young man briskly moving ahead without acknowledging him. After some consideration, he leaned forward slightly. "Did our movements yesterday disturb your reading? As a neighbor, you can put forward your opinion, and we will try our best to change it." But please, don't hold grudges and resort to covert attacks. Recalling his initial fondness for "The Rise of Powerful Minister," Jiang Baiye had read it once, then twice, without minding the annoyance caused by the cannon fodder character who shared his name in the book. He was captivated by the male protagonist's cunning nature and ruthless methods when it came to punishing the despicable. Now finding himself in the shoes of the "scumbag," Jiang Baiye gazed at Lu Lizhi's frail and slender figure with a mixed emotion. The young man distanced himself further, displaying passiveness and even a touch of cunning, while maintaining a clear aversion towards Jiang Baiye. "It's quite chilly," Jiang Baiye remarked. If Lu Lizhi had possessed proper social etiquette, Jiang Baiye would not have dared to taint the river water, just as he hadn't done in his previous life. However, now he couldn't gamble with his own life or that of his family. Upon returning from washing his belongings by the river, Lu Lizhi hesitated about fetching water from the well. However, he noticed a crowd gathered next to the village's public well, engaged in an intense discussion. Typically, he would pay no attention to such situations, but as he passed by, he caught snippets of conversation. "Li popo got such a fright when she saw it. She dropped the bucket, and water spilled everywhere. We were too scared to approach her. Do you know what happened?" Upon hearing the surname "Li," Lu Lizhi's footsteps involuntarily slowed down. The others in the crowd appeared curious and anxious, unaware of his presence. "What happened? Did that Jiang family kid do something to her?" Filled with concern, Lu Lizhi hurriedly made his way to Granny Li's house. To his surprise, he overheard someone mentioning, "No, that Jiang family kid didn't harm her at all. Instead, he comforted Granny Li, who was terrified, and even fetched water for her again!" "Yes, yes! He helped us fetch water. I don't think he's as bad as we thought." Perplexed by this revelation, the group continued their discussion. However, Lu Lizhi couldn't wait any longer and rushed to Granny Li's house in disbelief. After ensuring that she was fine, he left calmly. The fact that Jiang Baiye approached both him and Granny Li, the person closest to him, raised suspicions in Lu Lizhi's mind. Regardless of the purpose behind it, he knew he had to be even more cautious around Jiang Baiye. Jiang Yueming had always seen himself as a formidable adversary, and Jiang Er had always followed Jiang Yueming's lead. Unbeknownst to Jiang Baiye, while he was busy preparing breakfast in the morning, someone saw him as an accomplice to the villainous Jiang Yueming. Although Jiang Baiye aimed to change the villagers' perception of his family and the male protagonist, he didn't intentionally take any actions. Most of the accusations against them were manipulated and spread by individuals with ulterior motives. As long as they did their best, some rumors will be self-defeated. Therefore, the top priority for Jiang Baiye at the moment was to construct a house, as time was running out. Coincidentally, a group of troublemakers from neighboring villages arrived, led by him, ready 'play'. Jiang Baiye smirked, aware that some of them were genuine troublemakers specifically recruited by Jiang Yueming to bolster his reputation as the "Village Tyrant." He spoke directly, "Will you accompany me for something important?" The eyes of several individuals brightened, eager for an exciting venture. "What's the plan, Brother Ye? Count us in if it's fun!" Jiang Baiye simply smiled, maintaining an air of mystery. Whether it was his cunning acquaintances or those with hidden motives, their curiosity was piqued. They hadn't forgotten Jiang Yueming's instructions to find ways to tarnish Jiang Baiye's reputation. Thus, they pretended to be compliant and followed Jiang Baiye to the back mountain. The previous day, Jiang Baiye had extensively explored the area and discovered clay that was ideal for constructing adobe houses. It differed from the ordinary soil commonly used in neighboring villages. This yellow-brown soil, mixed with river sand and plant straw, possessed the ability to enhance the strength and durability of adobe. Unlike most adobe houses in the village that required glutinous rice water, their family couldn't afford to waste rice in such a manner. Given their limited time and financial resources, the process of calcining quicklime and making cement was impractical. Constructing an adobe house proved to be a cost-effective solution. It offered better insulation, keeping the interior warmer in winter and cooler in summer compared to ordinary houses. The group brimmed with enthusiasm as they panted and ascended halfway up the mountain. Jiang Baiye stuck the shovel into the ground and simply stated, "Start digging." Li Erniu couldn't contain his excitement and asked, "Brother Ye, what are we digging for? Is there something valuable beneath the surface?" "Start digging, and you two are in charge of transporting the soil down the mountain. Xiao Sanzi, you'll push the wheelbarrow and bring the soil to my doorstep. Oh, and when you come tomorrow, don't forget to bring some tools from your homes..." Jiang Baiye casually mentioned the tools he needed for building the adobe house. While it was uncertain if every household possessed them, there were undoubtedly a few good and bad tools scattered among them. And so, the group of seven gathered on the field, prepared for the day's work. Meanwhile, the individuals planted by Jiang Yueming whispered among themselves, wondering what Jiang Baiye's intentions were. Wasn't he planning to build a house? Although they spent most of their time idling around, they had also observed houses being constructed in the village. However, as they watched Li Erniu energetically dig into the soil, realizing that this man had received benefits from Jiang Baiye through his persuasive tactics, the other two exchanged glances and hastened to join the effort. Regardless of what they thought, Jiang Baiye managed to deceive a few laborers. After delegating the tasks to the group, Jiang Baiye returned home and woke up Jiang Dazhu, who was still sleeping, to accompany him to the bamboo forest for some chopping. The bamboo would be cut into thinner strips to reinforce the walls, enhancing their stability. It required a small fee to cut down trees and bamboo, nothing substantial, just a nominal amount. Jiang Baiye sought out Lizheng Wang Jisheng, the Village Officer, as he had another matter to discuss with him. "What, you said you want to buy seeds? Your family wants to farm?!"

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