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

Chapter 665 Observations (3)

but……

Chen Jie looked at the three men and figured they weren't there to freeload, after all...

Although the three were dressed plainly, their demeanor was anything but ordinary. The woman, in particular, had such fair skin and stunning beauty that it was clear she came from a wealthy family.

"Hello, sir!"

Upon seeing that they were being stopped, Zheng Qiuyan quickly said, "I am Zheng Qiuyan from the Zheng family. I would like to see the food in the canteen. Is that alright?"

"So it's Miss Zheng."

Chen Jie was startled. Many people in Chenjia Village had never seen Zheng Qiuyan, but everyone had heard of her or Miss Zheng.

The Zheng family is Chenjia Village’s biggest business partner, and Zheng Qiuyan, the person in charge of the Zheng family’s business, is naturally well-known to the villagers of Chenjia Village.

In addition, there was another reason why the villagers were familiar with Zheng Qiuyan: there was a rumor in Chenjia Village that Miss Zheng of the Zheng family was very likely having an affair with Daoge!

This "having a leg" doesn't mean the two had any illicit affair, but rather that they were very likely to become husband and wife. Therefore, the villagers of Chenjia Village often treated Zheng Qiuyan with great respect.

After all... she could become the matriarch of Chenjia Village at any time.

"Miss Zheng, if you want to see the meals, of course, there's no problem."

Upon learning Zheng Qiuyan's identity, Chen Jie immediately said, "Would you like me to show you around?"

"No need, we'll just take a look around."

"Then please do as you wish."

Chen Jie did not insist, but went to eat on his own.

Zheng Qiuyan and the other two walked around the small food shed, looking at the food the workers were eating as they went.

"This food is pretty good!"

With his excellent eyesight, Li Qiao said in surprise that every worker in this canteen ate the same food: a meat stew with vegetables and a steamed bun as the staple food.

Li Qiao also noticed that everyone's staple food was unlimited, and they could get more after finishing what they had.

In other words... these workers can eat until they can't eat anymore.

"It's really good."

Li Mingyuan nodded vigorously. In those days, the most common staple food on the tables of ordinary people was wheat rice, porridge, and so on. Ordinary people generally couldn't afford to eat steamed buns, let alone the fact that Chenjia Village also provided meat for the workers in addition to steamed buns.

"This Chenjia Village is really generous, they are willing to feed the laborers such food."

In the previous life on Earth, the word "generosity" had a somewhat negative connotation, but the generosity Li Mingyuan spoke of at this moment was a genuine compliment.

He had seen plenty of stingy people. Not to mention anything else, the powerful families in the capital were veritable misers and tightwads. They would squeeze every last drop out of the farmers on their own estates.

In contrast, Chenjia Village treats its workers exceptionally well, not only giving them generous wages but also providing them with such good food.

"Old Li, you may not know this, but Young Master Chen has always treated farmers and workers with great kindness."

Zheng Qiuyan said from the side, "Anyone who works for Chenjia Village, whether they are farmers or workers, will at least have no problem making a living."

"I see it."

Li Mingyuan nodded. Judging from the treatment of these workers, it was clear that Chen Dao, whom he had never met, was a person who treated the people very well.

"Gululu."

Just then, a strange sound came from Li Qiao's lower abdomen, and the two of them immediately turned to look at him.

"Uh……"

Li Qiao didn't feel embarrassed at all, he just scratched his head and said, "This wretched stomach of mine is hungry again."

Actually, the three of them didn't lack food on the way, but when they saw the workers in the canteen eating with their mouths full of oil, Li Qiao's big stomach couldn't help but growl.

Li Mingyuan: "..."

Zheng Qiuyan: "..."

The two were silent for a moment, then Zheng Qiuyan spoke up: "Uncle Li, since you're hungry, why don't you have a meal here?"

"That's a good feeling!"

Li Qiao had long been craving the delicious meat dishes the workers ate, and upon hearing Zheng Qiuyan's suggestion, he immediately agreed.

So the three of them found the chef in charge of distributing the food, and Zheng Qiuyan stepped forward and said, "Hello, chef, I am Zheng Qiuyan from the Zheng family. May we have permission to dine here?"

The chef at the food stall glanced at Zheng Qiuyan, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. However, after hearing Zheng Qiuyan introduce herself, he immediately became serious and said, "Miss Zheng would like to dine? Of course, that's no problem."

Just kidding, this is a woman who could become the matriarch of Chenjia Village. How could a cook like him dare to refuse Zheng Qiuyan's request?

"How much? I'll pay you."

Just as Zheng Qiuyan was about to take out her money pouch, the chef was startled and quickly said, "Miss Zheng, no need! How could I accept your money? If Brother Dao knew I had taken your money, he would definitely scold me!"

Upon hearing this, Li Mingyuan couldn't help but glance at Zheng Qiuyan. It wasn't hard to tell from the chef's words that the relationship between Zheng Qiuyan and Chen Dao was probably not simple.

"Miss Zheng, I'll get your food right away."

After refusing Zheng Qiuyan's offer to pay, the chef immediately brought over plates to serve the three of them food. Before long, each of them was served a plate full of meat, enough to feed ten workers.

After all... a worker only gets a small bowl of meat, while Zheng Qiuyan and the other two each get a huge plateful.

In addition to the meat, the chef also made sure to provide the three of them with a staple food: a bowl of steamed buns for each person, which made up the three of them.

"For you guys."

The chef smiled and said to Zheng Qiuyan and the other two, "If it's not enough, you can come back for more anytime."

"That's enough, thank you, Master."

Seeing that the chef wouldn't charge her, Zheng Qiuyan didn't insist and sat down with Li Mingyuan and Li Qiao at an empty seat.

Coincidentally, right next to this spot was the young man who had just spoken to Li Mingyuan.

Upon seeing the three approach, the talkative young man smiled and struck up a conversation with Li Mingyuan: "Old man, are you also eating at our canteen?"

"Yes."

Li Mingyuan smiled and replied, "Young man, what's your name?"

"My name is Liu Wenqiang, and what's yours, sir?"

“Li Mingyuan, this is my nephew Li Qiao, and this is Zheng Qiuyan.”

"So it's Old Li."

The young man named Liu Wenqiang said something to his coworker, then picked up his plate and sat down next to Li Mingyuan. After glancing at the large amount of meat on Li Mingyuan's plate, he exclaimed in surprise, "Old man, you've given us way too much meat!"

Looking at the few small pieces of meat in his bowl, which he was even reluctant to eat, and then at the pile of meat on Li Mingyuan's plate, Liu Wenqiang couldn't help but feel extremely envious.

The amount of meat on Li Mingyuan's plate alone was equivalent to the amount of meat he ate during a month of working on the construction site.