Raising a Bun with a Daily Life System

Chapter 13: Zhào Zhāo

These people were all new faces; they were complete strangers. Yuan Xi looked at them for a while, then - without saying anything at all - he turned around and continued into the farm.

As he entered the front door, the others followed him on his heels.

Xiao Wu, a long-time worker in charge of housekeeping, looked like he had been waiting for Yuan Xi and greeted him. Upon seeing Yuan Xi, he said: "Uncle Wang went to the planting area early in the morning and said you were coming. Let me take you there."

Yuan Xi nodded, a little embarrassed. He got up early on purpose, but he was still late. He fixed the current time into his memory so he would not be late tomorrow.

At this time, the six people from before also entered. The young man, who seemed to be the leader, brusquely asked: "Xiao Wu, who is this?"

Xiao Wu was surprised when he saw the young man. Then, with a wide smile on his face, he said: "Zhào-ge*, why are you here?"

*哥 = gē = elder brother → while this is a familial term, you can also refer to friends as "brother" or "sister" in Asian cultures (like calling an older male friend "oppa" in Korea)

The young man called Zhào-ge looked at Yuanxi, then stared at Xiao Wu and threatened: "If I ask you a question, you should answer it! Why so much nonsense!"

Xiao Wu opened and closed his mouth. How could he be so unlucky to meet this bad guy*....? But there was no time to complain at that moment. He braced himself and said: "This Mister Yuan is a friend of our boss. He is a guest."

*冤家 = yuān jia = enemy; foe; opponent

"Surname Yuan?" The young man's thick eyebrows wrinkled and he looked at Yuan Xi fiercely: "You're the kid who wants to take over the farm, right?"

Yuan Xi still couldn't figure out who this Zhào-ge was, but didn't think it was important. The process of transferring the farm's ownership was completed, so it was impossible to make any trouble. Sooner or later, he had to bear the responsibility himself, so he might as well take advantage of this opportunity....

Yuan Xi narrowed his eyes and replied with a smile: "That's right, my name is Yuan Xi. I am the new owner of Qinghe Farm."

When he said this, Xiao Wu was shocked. He wanted to stop him, but could not. He was anxious because this guy surnamed Zhào had a hot temper; he worked hard and played hard, doing bad things all day long with a couple of other young people.

He coveted Wang Qingnian's farm for a long time. However, given his temperament, no amount of money could sway Wang Qingnian into transferring the farm to him. Moreover, Wang Qingnian was not soft. After so many years of working and all the connections he (WQN) made, he (ZZ) did not dare to provoke him.

On the other hand, Yuan Xi was a newcomer. Zhào Zhāo was a reckless boy and naturally was quick to anger.

Sure enough, as soon as Yuan Xi said that, the youth surnamed Zhào became angry: "You, say that again!"

Yuan Xi repeated himself with a smile, emphasizing the words "new owner". This was a naked provocation.

Xiao Wu was shocked. He was afraid of being implicated. Moreover, he was afraid that Yuan Xi would be beaten up and that he would have to take responsibility. He watched them draw out their weapons. He then happened to see his workmate Li Ren with his sharp eyes, and hurried to say hello. Li Ren was also a clever man and immediately understood the situation. He (LR) turned around and ran towards the planting area.

He hoped Wang Qingnian would get there soon, and that nothing big happened in the meanwhile....

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