Chapter 1197: Madam Zhou’s Exclamation

“Thank you for making this trip. Thank you for your hard work.” Gu Yundong was overjoyed and hurriedly handed over the pouch in her hand. “This is the money for your drinks.”

“Miss Gu is too polite.” The two of them received the money. They had rushed from the county city to Yongfu Village to report the good news because of this small amount of money.

Only they were well-informed and knew that the Gu family’s conditions were not bad. They would definitely be generously rewarded.

The two of them touched their pouches and quickly realized that there were a few pieces of silver inside. Compared to some families who offered ten copper coins to send them away, it was much better.

Gu Yundong invited them. “Please come in and have a cup of tea to rest. It’s quite tiring to come from afar. It’s such a hot day.”

“No, no. We have to return to the county city before the city gate is closed. We’ll take our leave.”

Hearing their words, Gu Yundong could only give up. However, she still asked Tong Shuitao to pour two cups of sugar water for them to quench their thirst.

At this moment, Shao Qingyuan had already brought two tubes of mooncakes and two cans over.

Gu Yundong took them and handed them to the two officials. “Then I won’t keep you here. It just so happens that today is the time for the Gu family to give everyone the Mid-Autumn Festival gifts. Bring the mooncakes and canned food back too. May joy be with you.”

The eyes of the two officers lit up. This trip was indeed the right one.

They were wondering why there were so many people in the Gu family today. So it was because of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

What a generous boss. She even gave gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The two of them said, “Boss Gu, you’re too polite.” They took the gifts.

In the end, they even said sweetly, “Master Gu is a great talent and Boss Gu knows how to do business. In the future, the Gu family will be amazing. Let us congratulate Miss Gu first.”

“Thank you, thank you.”

“Then we’ll take our leave. Boss Gu, continue with your work. There’s no need to send us off.”

With money and gifts, the two of them were overjoyed, and their smiles lingered for a long time.

After the two officials left, the villagers present turned their heads to congratulate Gu Yundong.

“I knew Brother Dajiang wouldn’t be bad. He’s ranked fifth. He’s too amazing.”

“That’s right. I heard that this is Brother Dajiang’s first time participating in the imperial examination. He’s already a Subsidized Elementary Scholar.”

“Our village also has an Elementary Scholar. Hahahaha.”

Everyone was extremely excited, and Chen Liang heaved a sigh of relief.

Someone suggested, “Boss Gu, shouldn’t we celebrate such a joyous occasion?”

“That’s right, that’s right. Previously, we didn’t hold a banquet when he got the county’s chief. This time, he has become an Elementary Scholar. We can’t let it go just like that.”

Even Chen Liang nodded. “It should indeed be celebrated. Let everyone know that our Yongfu Village has a Subsidized Elementary Scholar.”

Gu Yundong had no objections to setting up a banquet.

However, they had to discuss when and how to do it.

Hence, Gu Yundong faced the heated discussion and said, “I’ll discuss with my father when he comes back tomorrow. I’ll inform everyone then.”

“Alright.”

“Everyone, continue to line up. Let’s distribute the Mid-Autumn Moon food first.”

Hence, the overly excited fruit farmers all stood back in line.

Gu Yundong also turned around and returned to the front yard. She held the good news report in her hand. Gu Xiaoxi wiped his hands on his clothes and said very cautiously and piously, “Yundong, let me take a look.”

Gu Yundong handed her the good news. Gu Xiaoxi had just taken it when Madam Zhou’s exclamation came from outside. “Yundong, something bad has happened.”