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The head of the village in Tuzhen was afraid that the local villagers would disturb these distinguished foreign visitors and sent everyone home.
"Everyone, I really apologize. It's rare for outsiders to visit Tuzhen. The villagers are just happy, they don't mean to be rude, I hope you all won't take offense," the village head said apologetically to Fu Hanwen and his companions.
Xiao Ruo smiled and said, "Village Head, you are too polite. Your villagers are as warm and hospitable as those in our hometown. We are delighted, so how could we take offense?"
Hearing the way the village head spoke, he didn't seem like an ordinary farmer, which prompted a question: "Village Head, are you literate?"
"I attended private school for a few years when I was young, so I know a few words. May I ask if there's anything I can assist this lady with?" The village head asked politely but not submissively.
