"Village Chief, is what you said true? If so, this is a great joyous occasion! Not only does it employ people from our village, but it's also being built in Qingshui Village. In the future, Lin Shuang's rouge and powder will sell well, and we can make a lot of money from it."
"It's true. Would I lie to you?" The village chief was very happy. Not only was he not angry, he also patiently explained to them.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go and take a look at the Xiao family."
"Yes, yes, yes."
The villagers rushed to the Xiao family, wanting to hear Lin Shuang tell the story in person so that they could feel at ease.
The village chief was not angry, but followed behind with his whole family.
After a while, a large crowd of people gathered at the door of the Xiao family.
"Lin Shuang, we are here to ask about building a workshop." Seeing that the villagers were all very anxious, Lin Shuang hurried forward.
"I understand everyone's feelings. This is true. I will set up a rouge and powder workshop in Qingshui Village. But let me be frank: everyone who enters the workshop needs to sign a contract. If you leak this information, you will have to compensate me."
"Of course, if you work quietly, I won't treat you unfairly. Each person will get 900 coins a month. This is the first month. Later, when the workshop becomes busy, the wages will increase to one or two taels of silver a month. There will also be gifts during the New Year and other festivals."
"Work six days and rest one day. If you need help, you can switch with others or ask for leave."
Lin Shuang explained all this to them clearly, and those who didn't want to come didn't have to come.
"Really? It's so good! Anyone who doesn't want to come is a fool."
"There's another important condition. Because I make rouge and powder, I only recruit women."
"Ah, what? Only recruiting women? What about us men?" Some villagers immediately felt it was a pity.
"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, women are more delicate and skillful."
Lin Shuang is also trying to improve the status of women. In today's era, the status of women is still very low. Lin Shuang thinks that since this product is for women, it should be made by women.
"That's fine. It would be great if my wife could work in the workshop."
"Well, we'll have to wait a few days before we build the workshop."
Lin Shuang smiled knowingly.
"Yes, Lin Shuang, you are right." Someone immediately agreed.
"I have handed this matter over to the village chief. As for the selection of candidates, the village chief will be the one to choose."
"Village Chief, can I?"
Immediately, many villagers surrounded the village chief and talked about it. Everyone was very excited, after all, this was a job that could make money.
"Okay, stop arguing, I already know what's going on."
"Li Dazhu, Li Dajiang, Li Dahai... fifteen of us. Don't think I'm biased. They're either skilled workers or have financial difficulties. Don't argue with them. Your wives and children might even be able to work in the workshop."
The village chief was so intimidating without even getting angry that the villagers didn't dare to speak.
"Let's all go."
The village chief turned around and walked up to Lin Shuang, "Lin Shuang, uncle will definitely take care of this matter."
"Okay, Uncle Village Chief, the stones are playing over there, you guys go take a look."
Shitou was pulled aside by the village chief's family and talked for a few words, then he ran out to play with Xiao Jingyu and others.
When Lin Shuang had nothing to do, she would sit under the eaves with her eyes closed.
Xiao Yi brought a chair and placed it next to Lin Shuang.
Sit down and look at Lin Shuang quietly.
Lin Shuang felt that someone was looking at her, and she knew it was Xiao Yi. Her eyeballs moved a few times under her eyelids, and then her breathing became much lighter.
Lin Shuang didn't know how to face Xiao Yi, so she just pretended to be asleep.
After half an hour, Lin Shuang became anxious. Why didn't they leave yet? How long would they stay? Her body became stiff.
"Shuangshuang, are you awake?"
Xiao Yi couldn't bear to see Lin Shuang like this, so he wanted to call her.
Lin Shuang opened her eyes just in time and said, "How long have I slept?" She pretended to rub her eyes.
Xiao Yi knew that Shuangshuang was acting and pretending to sleep, but he didn't say it out loud.
"It's been half an hour, it's getting late."
Lin Shuang looked up at the sky, which had turned orange, and the orange light shone on everyone.
"It's been so long, where are the children?" Lin Shuang asked when she didn't see the children.
"The children have gone out to play and haven't come back yet."
"Then I'll go find them." He stood up and hurried out the door.
"Shuangshuang, let's go together."
Lin Shuang immediately quickened her pace, "No need, I'll be back soon, you stay home and look after the house."
After a while, Lin Shuang's back disappeared from Xiao Yi's sight.
Xiao Yi looked at the direction where Lin Shuang disappeared with a heavy gaze. Shuangshuang, do you think you can be alright by pretending to sleep? Don't you know that I know martial arts?
The breathing when you are asleep and when you are pretending to be asleep is different. Do you really not want to be with me?
Lin Shuang rubbed her shoulders, neck, and her whole body began to ache. She didn't know what was wrong with Xiao Yi and why he kept staring at her.
When I looked up, I saw a group of children in front of me, and they looked like my own children.
Lin Shuang stepped forward.
"Children, go home."
The cubs looked back. Xiao Jingyu shouted in surprise, "Mom, are you calling us?"
"Well, it's almost too dark now. Come on, let's go home."
The cubs all followed Lin Shuang.
Lin Shuang discovered that Li Dabao was here too.
"Li Dabao, do you want to come to your aunt's house to play?" Lin Shuang took into account Li Dabao's life-saving grace to Xiao Wangshu, so she invited him to come and play together.
Li Dabao was a little surprised and frightened, "Can I really do this?" His little hands kept tugging at the corner of his clothes.
"Of course you can, right, Jingyu?"
"Well, Li Dabao, just come with us. I can give you my toys and I can also tell you about big characters."
Of course Xiao Jingyu supported what his mother said. Now it seemed that Li Dabao's life was not as good as before, and many people did not play with Li Dabao anymore.
Xiao Jingyu suddenly felt a little pitiful for him, as if he was seeing his former self.
However, the reason why they didn't play with Li Dabao was that Li Dabao had offended too many people in the past and always bullied them. Over time, they all avoided Li Dabao.
"Really? I do." Li Dabao smiled happily.
Now that the Xiao family and Shitou are not here, I don’t know what to do every day.
"Let's go." Lin Shuang took Xiao Jingyu and Xiao Nanxin's hands.
After returning to the Xiao family, Lin Shuang wanted to treat Li Dabao with some snacks, so she took out some dried fish and spicy strips.
"Li Dabao, eat."
"This is delicious, come and try it." Xiao Jingyu said as he saw his mother being polite to Li Dabao.
Li Dabao took a tentative bite and couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes.
"It's delicious, thank you, auntie."
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