Chapter 270 Contract

Manager Mao hesitated for a long time, but finally gritted his teeth and agreed.

After all, it was practically impossible for someone of his age to earn such a high monthly salary. It was a matter of chance, a perfect match, otherwise, who would hire him as a steward? What wealthy family didn't have its own steward?

Madam Xu and her family were from outside the city, and they thought the family was short of manpower, so this was a good opportunity for him to get a chance.

Since you have agreed, you might as well take advantage of the opportunity to sell it.

"Please rest assured, Madam, Second Master, I will do my best to fulfill my duties and will not let you worry. I promise to fulfill every clause in this contract."

Originally, he had planned to bring his wife and grandchildren over to live here as a family. They wouldn't have to spend any money on daily food, clothing, or other necessities. His son and daughter-in-law could come and visit when they had nothing to do, and they could take some of the produce from the farm away. But now it seems that this is no longer possible.

After all, these things cannot be hidden from others. They are all written in the deed. Once discovered, he cannot afford the huge compensation.

The wages are already so high, so you'd better not do this kind of work anymore.

Xu Zhichun nodded. "Now that you've thought it through, Manager Mao, please sign the contract. From now on, everything will be done according to the contract. Come over tomorrow, okay?"

"Okay, okay, sure."

That’s good. They will hand over the matter to him tomorrow and then they can go home.

After signing the contract in duplicate, Xu Zhichun and his companions went into the city and returned to the inn, and Manager Mao also went into the city and returned home.

When they heard him say that it was done, the whole family was very happy.

When we were living in the village, my family wanted to settle down in the county town. They saved up money for a lifetime and bought a small courtyard and a small shop. But after moving in, they found that it was not as enjoyable as they had imagined.

You have to buy everything in the city, and you have to spend money on everything as soon as you open your eyes every morning.

Unlike in Zhuangzi, everything is ready.

Especially for the small shops selling food, business was not very good at the beginning. The daily income and expenditure barely broke even, and sometimes they even made a slight loss. Although they comforted themselves by saying "It's always like this at the beginning, it will get better slowly in the future!", it still made people anxious and angry.

We are used to living in a spacious place in the village, and now so many people are squeezed into this small courtyard the size of a palm, and it is really difficult to stumble and fall.

Manager Mao's wife said with a smile, "I'll pack my things now. We'll go together tomorrow. Let the young couple stay here to look after the shop. My three grandchildren and I will go back with you. It's better to stay at the farm. I'm used to living there."

Mao's son and daughter-in-law were also happy. This way, even if their small business didn't do well, they wouldn't have any psychological burden.

The house doesn't have to be so crowded anymore.

Manager Mao smiled bitterly. Madam and the Second Master were really...

I'm afraid they had anticipated this and were on guard against their entire family.

Xu Zhichun did have some ulterior motives. She hadn't even started enjoying her own farm yet, but she let the steward and his family enjoy a leisurely farm life every day. This made people feel uncomfortable.

"I'll go by myself. You don't have to go. You can just stay here."

"What?"

"How can that be? I have to go with you to take care of you. The three kids are being naughty here, and my son and daughter-in-law can't even look after the shop, and you don't want us to go? What do you want to do? Are you, an old man, planning to take a concubine? Don't you dare! Don't even think about it!"

"What are you talking about! The children are here!"

"I'm talking nonsense? Didn't you talk nonsense first and then I said it? Otherwise, why don't you let me go?"

"Yes, Dad, wouldn't it be good for Mom and Hai'er to go with them? Our family's burden will be much lighter. It's not appropriate for you to not let Mom go."

"Yes, Dad."

"Hmph, why are you nagging him? Anyway, I have to go, so what can I do? Hai'er, Duo'er, go pack your things, and Awu's wife should pack up Miaomiao as well. Let's all go and see what he does."

"Hey, mother."

"Stop it!" Manager Mao took a deep breath. He knew there was going to be a fight. "Just listen to me first. This is the boss's idea, not mine!"

"What?"

"I don't believe it. The boss even cares about this?"

Manager Mao sneered: "Don't I want to make things easier for my family?"

He told the contents of the contract one by one, and the whole family was dumbfounded.

“This, this—”

"Mrs. Liang and Mr. Liang are really too narrow-minded, aren't they?"

"You signed such a harsh contract? Can't you ask for mercy? It's fine if Wu and his wife don't go, but I'm your partner, so why can't I come and take care of you? The three children are still young, what can they take? Why can't I come with you?"

Manager Mao was annoyed. "That's what the boss means. We are employed by others, so of course we have to listen to the boss and follow his requirements. There is no point in arguing with him about what is right or wrong. I signed the contract of my own accord."

"Why are you so happy?"

"Why wouldn't I be happy?"

When Manager Mao explained the treatment one by one, the whole family's eyes lit up and their hearts were pounding.

Including bonuses and extra rewards, I earn more than a hundred taels a year, clothes for all seasons, festival gifts, and red envelopes during the Spring Festival.

Of course, you don’t have to spend a penny on food and accommodation.

It's really hard to pick one.

Manager Mao's wife refused to give up. "How about I go with you tomorrow and ask the boss for help? Didn't you say that one of the bosses is a young woman and the other is a boy of ten or eleven? People like that are easily soft-hearted. How can they refuse me, an old woman, if I ask them for help?"

She really wanted to go, as she felt uncomfortable living anywhere in this city.

"no."

Manager Mao didn't even think twice. "Mrs. Liang and Mr. Liang are definitely not without their own opinions. Do you think it's possible to force them to change the rules they just set today? Since they wrote it in the contract, I'm afraid they've already expected this to happen. Don't act rashly. If you lose this job, where will you find another one? People are greedy, and if they do, everything will be ruined. Let's see what happens to you!"

Several people were startled and speechless.

This risk really doesn't seem worth taking.

If you lose everything, it’s all over.

The next morning, when they met at the farm, Xu Zhichun was quite satisfied to see that Manager Mao came alone. He gave him a few reminders and explained what needed to be done, such as picking up the customized furniture on time and arranging it, repairing the canal, checking and repairing the cowshed, cleaning the farm inside and out, and repairing the road from the farm to the official road, etc. This included buying another 200 acres of land for reclamation.

Manager Mao quickly agreed, somewhat surprised, and couldn't help asking, "Madam, what are you planning to plant next year on this land? The original 200 mu was planted with soybeans, peanuts, sorghum, and some grains in previous years."