After finishing their meal, everyone rested for a short while. Just half an hour later, they were all like wound-up little motors, eagerly and quickly getting back to work.

Everyone was full of energy because today was the last day, and they wanted to finish early and call it a day.

However, it would be a lie to say that I felt no reluctance at all.

After all, it would be hard to find a job with such high wages and good food every day, even with a lantern.

Seeing everyone working so enthusiastically, Yu Chengyuan was moved and said loudly to everyone, "Fellow villagers, when you finish your work, please gather in the yard."

I will settle all your wages for this period of time in full, without missing a single penny.

We had originally agreed that the wages would be paid daily, but you all insisted on settling the accounts after the work was finished, so I went along with your wishes.

"Chengyuan, we all trust you!" someone shouted from the crowd.

“That’s right. Putting aside everything else, just based on your parents’ good reputation for being decent people, we feel very reassured,” another person chimed in.

"That's right, Cheng Yuan, if there are any more good things like this in the future, remember to call us again, we'll definitely come back."

"Yes, yes, yes, if such a wonderful thing happens, don't forget about us!"

Everyone responded in unison, but their hands didn't slacken at all; they still worked quickly and efficiently.

"Thank you for your trust, folks. I am truly grateful."

If my family ever needs to hire workers again in the future, the first people I'll think of are all of you.

Yu Chengyuan responded with a smile, then raised his voice and said, "There's something else. To thank everyone for their hard work during this time, I'll give each person an extra dollar when we settle the wages later."

In addition, everyone will receive one pound of noodles and one pound of white sugar.

Yu Chengyuan had already discussed this matter with his wife, and she was very supportive.

He had informed the rest of the family in advance.

The villagers were overjoyed to hear this and couldn't stop smiling.

Words of gratitude kept pouring out like they were free.

An extra dollar would already be a pleasant surprise, but to receive noodles and sugar as well is truly delightful!

You should know that these were all bought with real money, not produced by the Yu family themselves.

Everyone was thinking the same thing: the second son of the Yu family's eldest branch was truly an exemplary person.

No wonder they're so rich!

With such a generous and magnanimous style, how many people can do it!

Moreover, they treat everyone equally; regardless of whether they are relatives or not, everyone gets a share.

Everyone was thinking that if the Yu family ever needed help with anything in the future, they would have to put in their best effort.

The wages they offered were already the highest; there was no need to deliberately try to please them.

After all, they were just ordinary poor people and couldn't offer the Yu family much help.

So, they did this purely out of kindness, to express their gratitude for everyone's hard work these past few days.

So everyone shouted at the top of their lungs, "Second son of the Yu family, if your family ever needs any help in the future, just say the word and we'll all come to help right away."

"Thank you, fellow villagers..." Yu Chengyuan replied with a smile.

Yu Chengyuan already knew that there were only about twenty people in total, including his eldest and second uncles, to do the work.

This amount of money is not a big deal for him, who is currently quite well-off.

Moreover, the villagers usually work very hard and no one slacks off, so Yu Chengyuan is genuinely willing to give them a small benefit, which can be considered as building up goodwill.

"You're welcome, Chengyuan. We've been eating and drinking so well at your house these past few days, we're really reluctant to leave."

I don't know who spoke the truth about what everyone was thinking.

Then everyone burst into laughter.

Around 3 p.m., all the finishing touches were completed perfectly.

Village chief Zhou Jianguo gathered everyone in the courtyard.

Yu Chengyuan arranged for the village chief to sit in the middle of the courtyard, with a rectangular table in front of him.

Yu Chengyuan then turned to his father and said, "Dad, bring me that notebook."

This notebook contains detailed records of the number of days each person worked, as well as the specific job they performed.

Because the types of work are different, the prices are also different.

There's also the number of working days, because some people took leave while others didn't take a single day off.

Therefore, all of these must be recorded.

Yu Chengyuan took the notebook from his father and respectfully handed it to the village chief, saying, "Village chief, please do your work and call out the names in order."

Then, he turned to the crowd and said loudly, "Fellow villagers, those whose names are called, come up and collect your money. After you collect your money, sign your name."

After signing, go to my older brother's place to get the noodles and sugar.

"Okay!" the crowd responded in unison, their voices booming like thunder, deafening yet filled with joy.

Everyone wore a smile as bright as the sun.

Not far away, Liu Sulan sat quietly, holding her child.

With a gentle gaze and a smile on her face, she looked at her busy husband in the crowd, her heart filled with contentment.

This kind of life, though ordinary, is incredibly fulfilling, and she feels that this is the stable happiness she has been looking for.

Meanwhile, Yu Dazhu and his wife stood aside, looking at their two busy sons with pride in their eyes.

Their hearts were filled with sweetness, as if they had eaten honey. Their son was so capable and knew how to be grateful. As parents, what could be more worthy of pride than this?

"Everyone line up, the village chief is about to call out names."

Yu Chengyuan shouted with a smile.

The villagers quickly lined up, chatting and laughing as they waited, without anyone pushing or scrambling for a spot.

"Uncle Zhou, we can begin."

Yu Chengyuan bent down and said to the village chief.

Zhou Jianguo nodded. "Okay."

“Li Ergou…”

"I am coming………"

“Wang Xiaoshan…”

"They've arrived..."

"Liu Zhiqiang..."

Everyone received their wages, signed their names, collected their gifts, and happily went home.

Next up were the village chief's and his two maternal uncles' families; they were the last to receive their wages.