After the matter at the county government office was resolved, on the way back, everyone was not as frightened as before they came. They felt more relaxed and began to appreciate the scenery along the way.

Especially Wang Gangtie and his friends, because they grew up in the village and the farthest place they had been to was Qingshui Town, when they arrived in the county town, they couldn't help but feel excited.

Everyone rested for a night, and the shop was open for business as usual the next day. Everything returned to a peaceful and harmonious life. The only difference was that Su Yunxia could now rest assured and recuperate in the shop.

"Brother Mu, you are getting married, and your second brother has nothing to leave you. Of the twenty taels given by the Zhou family, your second brother will keep five taels for himself, and the rest will be used as a dowry to keep you safe."

Su Yunxia took out fifteen taels of silver from her bosom, carefully wrapped it in a small purse and placed it carefully in Su Mu's palm.

Although Mu Ge'er was bought home by Lin Mo, Lin Mo told him that Mu Ge'er's slave status had been changed back from the beginning. He was very pleased that Mu Ge'er could meet someone like Lin Mo, and naturally wanted to leave more things for Mu Ge'er.

Although he knew that the Lin family would not look down on Mu Ge'er, as an older brother, he naturally hoped that Mu Ge'er would have what others had.

He held my brother Mu's hand, which was much more delicate than before, and said solemnly: "Our brother Mu had a bad life in the past and suffered a lot. Fortunately, God opened his eyes and found a good husband for you. Lin Mo treats you sincerely. He is a promising man. Your future will not be bad."

"But you can't rely on Lin Mo's pampering to not learn your lesson. Open your eyes wider, be more nimble, and do the work you need to do. Everyone likes diligent and well-behaved people. Don't learn from your Su Yunqiu. She will definitely not end up well in the future."

It was rare for Su Yunxia to be so fussy. Su Mu was a simple man and didn't understand many social conventions. Although the Lin family didn't have many elders, he still couldn't help but give a few more instructions.

Su Mu nodded obediently, his eyes moist and shining, and you could tell at a glance that he was very happy at the moment.

He pushed the money to Su Yunxia and shook his head, saying, "Second brother, keep this money for yourself. I work in the shop, and Lin Mo pays me wages, and I have food and shelter. I can't use the money even if you give me."

"Then you keep it too. You didn't even have a decent piece of clothing when you left home. Lin Mo paid you for your work only after you arrived at the Lin family. Listen to your second brother. Take this money and buy some things for Lin Mo's brothers. When I recover from my injury, I will go to the ferry to earn money. Then I will repay Lin Mo well."

"Second brother, do you want to cross the river?"

"Well, although Lin Mo said that I could work in the shop, my second brother has been there for a while and feels that this kitchen work is really not suitable for me. It's better to work hard at the ferry."

Su Mu nodded. He naturally knew about his second brother. Since he was a child, his second brother didn't like doing farm work at home, especially in the kitchen. He had no choice at home before, but now that he could choose to do something else, he naturally would not stop his second brother.

"Keep the money. It's still early. You will be returning to the village tomorrow. Take advantage of this time to buy some things for the Lin brothers."

Su Mu nodded. He had always wanted to buy gifts for Lin Sheng and the others, but he didn't have much money and had never decided what to buy. Now that he had used his second brother's money, he could only secretly make up his mind to save more money in the future and share it with his second brother.

After Su Mu took the money and went to the street to buy things, Lin Mo turned back to the store quietly.

This time he will stay in the village longer because the house needs to have its beams put up, there will be a housewarming party, and then there will be the autumn harvest. In addition, he will ask a fortune teller to choose an auspicious day for him and Su Mu to get married during this period.

"We will probably stay in the village for more than a month this time. Yanzhi, you have to come back with us. When we go back, we have to start the enlightenment of my elder brother and younger brother."

Fu Yanzhi nodded. "No problem. I've arranged everyone's homework. I've also packed all the books we need for our trip back to the village and sent them back to the oxcart."

After the pond at home was dug, Lin Wu had a cart of fish delivered to the town every morning, and Fu Yanzhi's luggage was also transported back with the fish.

Thinking of the children in the town, Fu Yanzhi opened his lips slightly and looked at Lin Mo with some embarrassment. Under Lin Mo's puzzled gaze, he still said shyly: "I will be in the village for a long time this time. I am worried about Nanxing's children, so... I think I want to ask you for some money first."

The more he talked, the redder Fu Yanzhi's face became. He had only been teaching in the shop for a little over a month, and before he could teach anything, he was asking Lin Mo for money. Even if he was thick-skinned, he was too embarrassed to raise his head.

Lin Mo suddenly realized and said with a smile: "There's nothing to be ashamed of. I didn't think it through. From now on, you can collect your monthly salary at the same time as everyone else in the shop, so that I won't forget."

Lin Mo took out three taels of silver and said, "Your monthly salary is two taels. This extra tael is my gift to the children."

"Thank you, Brother Mo. I saved the money and will send it to Nanxing and the others right away."

Fu Yanzhi took the money with a smile. He had never been obsessed with money. When he was young, his family was wealthy and his parents spoiled him, so he never lacked money. Later, his family fell into poverty, and although his life fell into a state of decline, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse.

The little property he had left was enough for him to have three meals a day and to survive, but it was only after he met Nanxing and his gang that he gradually realized the importance of money.

Su Yunxia is now a free man, and he doesn't want to go back to the Su family. In addition, his injuries have not yet healed, so Lin Mo asks him to stay in the store and help look after it.

In order not to waste time, he set off back to Maolin Village early the next morning with Su Mu, Fu Yanzhi, and Lin Wentuanzi.

On the way back, Lin Mo simply counted his money. He had used a lot of the money set aside for building the house, and most of it was spent on the decoration and preparation for the opening of the shop.

Fortunately, the business of the shop has gradually stabilized during this period. On average, the daily net profit is about 60 to 70 taels. Even after settling the wages for building the house, there is still some left.

Da da da.

A brand new and luxurious carriage drove into Maolin Village. The sunset covered the entire sky. In order to avoid gossip among the villagers, Lin Mo deliberately chose a late time to return to the village. Unexpectedly, he arrived at the busiest time in the village.

The shop has been open for more than a month and almost two months. He rarely goes back to the village, and basically goes back and forth on the same day without staying overnight, so he rarely meets the villagers.

The river embankment that the village had previously gathered people to build was completed today. All the people who went to help are now gathered at the threshing ground at the entrance of the village. They are listening to the village chief and the head of the village talking. When they see Lin Mo driving a carriage into the village, many people come over to say hello.

When there are too many people, the carriage moves slowly. No matter whether he knows the people or not, Lin Mo always responds with a smile.