Lao Hei brought a lot of things, including rice, flour, grain, oil, meat, eggs, and some milk powder, which is quite hard to buy. He also brought some high-end candies and pastries that are not available in small towns, as well as some specially supplied cigarettes and alcohol.

It was so messy that it took several people two trips to get everything into the house.

While moving things, Pei Jin and Pei Yu looked at each other and said, "We have to return the favor."

It was obvious that Lao Hei had a very good relationship with Pei Yanning, so it made no sense for him to just return the things he had taken.

But, how to return the favor is a problem.

No matter when, there has always been a relatively better category. Obviously, Lao Hei is one of them. People generally have no shortage of things, but for the extraordinary things, it’s not that they can’t produce them, but that it’s not appropriate to produce them.

Pei Jin thought about it.

"Can you bring me two bottles of the best medicinal wine and some bacon and sausages?"

The medicinal liquor in our house has always been sold in limited quantities, and the best batches have always been sold very sparingly. No matter how many people come to ask for it, they just say it's out of stock.

Two bottles was the most he could give, and for the rest, he could only think of bringing some local specialties.

The hunting team went into the mountains a few days ago and brought back a lot of prey, but Lao Hei spends most of the year in the mountains and forests, so he has no shortage of game.

Pei Yu remembered something: "I remember Uncle Zhong still has a few old hams, I'll go get one."

Old ham still has authentic taste, and aged ham is always rare.

Lingxi heard this and suggested.

"I think we have almost used up all the vegetables we grow. What about the vegetables from our clan? Can we harvest some?"

Pei Jin and Pei Yu instantly understood what Ling Xi meant.

It's freezing cold now, and green leafy vegetables are rare. The fact that they can make money by selling them proves that they are rare!

"Brother, find someone to collect it."

The more I think about it, the more I think this thing is suitable.

The Pei family had almost used up all the vegetables for the banquet, but other families could still make some extra.

Peijia Village is a clan, and a clan with strong cohesion.

Last year, the Pei family had green leafy vegetables in the middle of winter, which were still very eye-catching. This year, some families in the clan also started to grow them.

We can probably gather some by collecting them. If that doesn't work, the Gu family should be able to spare some.

Lingxi remembered something and took out some money, some in small pieces and some in whole, and stuffed them all into Pei Jin's pocket.

She was very familiar with Pei Jin, Pei Yu and the others' situation. They didn't need to spend money at home, and even if Pei Jin, Pei Yu and the others had any money on them, they probably wouldn't have much.
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Uncle Pei saw the actions of the brothers and sisters and instantly understood what they meant.

He just chatted with Lao Hei about all sorts of things without showing any emotion.

Lao Hei didn't know much about Pei Yanning. All he knew was that his freedom was now restricted.

Because of the relationship issues with Country S, a top-down investigation was started across the country, but Pei Yaning was just implicated. He had made contributions and was shining with gold, so no one could touch him. Once the storm passed, he would be fine.

Therefore, after getting all these words out of Pei Yanning, Second Uncle Pei felt relieved when he knew that Pei Yanning was fine.

Lao Hei is not a brainless person, but Uncle Pei has always had a gentle expression and is neither anxious nor slow. He is also very friendly and can make people let down their guard.

So Lao Hei really didn't notice that Uncle Pei was actually asking tricks.

Uncle Pei has changed the subject and asked other questions.

"The youngest one has been out for so many years. We family members know what he does, but when we ask him carefully, he just says yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, and he has not encountered any danger. It's like he is just going out for fun.

You are a good brother to the youngest and I don’t treat you as an outsider.

Tell your second brother how the youngest has been doing these years."

Lao Hei: "..."

You know what, Pei Yanning was just going there for fun.

With him around, there were traps, swords and fire, and there was no casualties, except for those who acted stupidly and sought death. But when he was away, in this short period of time, there were casualties and accidents, and even the progress of the mission was obviously not as good as when he was there.

Lao Hei still feels a little sad when he thinks about those things.

Lao Pei's ability is so great that their team has trained countless people since its establishment, but no one can match his ability.

Lao Hei picked out what he could say and started praising Pei Ershu. Every time Pei Yanning helped someone, he saved someone.

Every time Pei Yanning kicked someone, he saved someone.

Every time Pei Yanning reminded someone, he saved that person.

In short, Pei Yaning was saving people everywhere, as if everyone had been saved by him. Even Lao Hei himself had been saved by Pei Yaning several times.

Lao Hei also expressed his feelings to Uncle Pei.

"It would be great if Lao Pei's arm could be cured. It would be so much safer with him around!"

While Uncle Pei was proud, he was also very aware of the dangers he had experienced over the years. It was no exaggeration to say that he had lived on the edge of a knife.

Lao Hei didn't stay long, he had to drive back, because he hadn't drunk a drop of alcohol yet. As soon as he opened the car door and saw the things in the car, he was stunned.

"No, second brother, I'm not here to buy any goods. Look at what's stuffed inside..."

The baskets they used to carry the vegetables were quite large and there was no space in the trunk, so Pei Jin, Pei Yu and the others stuffed them directly in here.

Uncle Pei waved his hand and said, "There's nothing rare in the house. They're all grown by ourselves. They're not worth much."

Lao Hei didn't refuse in the end, he just gave Lingxi some instructions before getting in the car.

"Niece, remember to contact me if you have anything. Keep those numbers. Here are the phone numbers of the places I often go to..."

Lao Hei seems to have endless things to say.

Lingxi nodded, and nodded again.

She thought of her second uncle's reminder, coughed, and said casually: "I remember it all. We have to thank you very much. If it weren't for you, we don't know when we can get the news from my father...

I told you, a meeting doesn’t have to take so long, and the whole family is worried about it!”

After all, he had good intentions. Although Uncle Pei had tried to trick Lao Hei into thinking something was wrong, he was not prepared to let Lao Hei remain in the dark about things that the family didn't know about.

He was also very careful when he asked questions.

Pei Yanning hasn't been back for such a long time, isn't it normal for his family to be worried?

As for whether they were worried about Pei Yanning simply because Pei Yanning was away on a long trip or because his freedom was restricted...

But Lao Hei made it up in his own imagination.

Lao Hei: "..."

!!!

Lingxi looked grateful: "When my dad calls next time, I will remind him to thank you very much."

Lao Hei’s expression froze instantly: “No, no, it’s my duty!”

Pei Yu solemnly helped Lao Hei close the car door and waved his hand, "My uncle has to thank you very much. It's his blessing to have a brother like you!"

Lao Hei: "..."

!!!

Don't tell him!
Lao Hei started the car in a daze, feeling conflicted and sorry for himself. He didn't notice that after he turned on the car, Uncle Pei and his sons, as well as Lingxi, all had smiles on their faces.

Pei Jin said to Pei Yu: "Why are you teasing me?"

God, it’s his blessing to have you!

Pei Yu coughed and said, "I asked him to get used to it in advance. My uncle would definitely not be happy if someone came to our house and told us about it in advance."

They had called Pei Yanning a few days ago, but he didn't say anything. They didn't need to think to know that their uncle had originally intended to keep it a secret.

Uncle Pei had already looked at Lingxi, worried that she would get anxious and angry about this matter again.

Lingxi shook her head: "I knew about it at noon, and I wanted to keep it a secret for the time being, at least until tomorrow is over, but I didn't expect..."

"Is it that Secretary Jin?"

Pei Xuan still had some impression of her, and Lingxi had never had any private contact with anyone except her, so it was obvious who told Lingxi. (End of this chapter)