"Really?" Zhao Shitou looked at her in surprise.
"Miss?" Xingfu stood up suddenly, with a look of shyness and confusion on her face.
"Of course it's true, but if you still want to redeem Xingfu, then I can only give you 300 of the 600 coins. I'll deposit the remaining 300 coins into Xingfu's account. When I think you have enough money, I'll let you redeem her. How about that?"
"really?"
"Miss!" Happiness knelt down at once. "I'm not going anywhere. I'll just follow you."
"Don't be impatient, don't be too happy too soon. This may take several years, or even more than ten years. Are you sure you want to do this?"
Zhao Shitou nodded happily, then lowered his head dejectedly. "I'm very grateful for the opportunity you've given me, Miss. However, I still have a nephew and a mother to take care of at home. If I come here, they'll have no one to look after them."
He looked at Xingfu kneeling on the ground reluctantly, digging his palms with his nails. This was probably his only chance, but he couldn't grab it. He felt very uncomfortable.
"That's easy to solve. It depends on your attitude. I have many rooms here, and I can rent one to you. You don't have to pay. Didn't you say your nephew is 12 years old? 12 is not young anymore. Let him work with you in the fields. I'll let him pay for your rent and food."
Zhao Shitou knelt down beside Xingfu and kowtowed to Chunxiao. "Miss, you are so kind. Zhao Shitou will never forget it. I will bring my mother and the others to work tomorrow." When he looked up, Chunxiao actually saw tears in his eyes. She hoped that she was helping others instead of hurting them.
"If tomorrow doesn't work out, come at the end of the month. Since it's a rental, I have to arrange the things in the room. Let's set the last day of the month. I'll have Xingfu drive a car to pick you up then."
Zhao Shitou kowtowed to her twice, "Thank you, Miss Yan, thank you, Miss Yan. Then I, then I will go back first." He got up from the ground and pulled Xingfu up as well, "Xingfu, don't worry, just wait for me." After that, he ran out happily.
Xingfu chased him to the door and watched him run away. She walked up to Chunxiao and said, "Miss, are you serious? Are you really going to let him work here as a long-term worker?"
Chunxiao picked up the account sheet again and said, "Why not? I'm short of people, you know."
"But, but happiness wants to be with you forever. I'm serious. After going through so much, I've also understood a lot. For the rest of my life, I just want to work hard with you, young lady, and protect your estate."
Chun Xiao smiled. "That doesn't contradict my using him. Although I haven't had much contact with him, I can tell he's genuinely interested in you. Happiness is a priceless treasure, but a true lover is hard to come by. I wouldn't be so careless. A person might be able to pretend for a few months, a year, but it's impossible to pretend for several years, even decades, without revealing anything. If he's truly trustworthy, your future together wouldn't conflict with helping me look after the farm. You can still help me with things."
She put down her things and pulled Xingfu to sit down. "Of course, if he wants to be with you, how can he do it without saving money? I can't marry you to him and let you suffer. Although you have been with me for a short time, we are together every day. We are not sisters but we are like sisters. There is no way I can let you starve for the rest of your life. Let's leave it like this for now. What happens next depends on his own luck."
"Miss." Tears of happiness streamed down her face. "I think God has accumulated blessings for several lifetimes to let me follow you. Don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."
Chun Xiao patted the back of her hand and said, "Then you have to help me take care of him. If you can train him well, I'll have another helper. It will be good for both of us!"
When Meiman came back, she saw Xingfu staring blankly at a jar of pickled vegetables. She walked over and gave him an ambiguous smile, "Who is this? She came all the way here all day just to bring you a jar of pickled vegetables. Tsk tsk, these pickled vegetables must be worth more than gold. Who is this?" She sat down next to Xingfu and nudged her with her body. "I asked the lady, and she said it was an old friend of yours."
"He, he's the young lady's hired hand, and he happens to be from the same village as me. He'll be starting work at the end of the month."
Meiman believed what she said, "I think you have it backwards. That man was from the same village as you, and then the young lady asked him to be a long-term worker, right? The young lady wanted to match you two up, right?"
Xingfu didn't hesitate and told Zhao Shitou about what happened between her and him.
Meiman sighed after hearing this. "Although you had a miserable first half of your life, at least there is someone who cares about you wholeheartedly. How enviable." She looked at Xingfu and said, "Miss, you are right. If he is sincere and his character is acceptable, you don't have to be so stubborn. If Miss has no objection, then cherish him. We are lucky to have met a good master. I have made up my mind to follow her for the rest of my life. I will be hers in life and hers in death."
Xingfu laughed out loud, "I've noticed you're getting bolder and bolder with your words. Before, you were always so cautious and well-behaved. Now you have two faces."
"I used to be so cautious and well-behaved because I was forced to do so. I was afraid of saying the wrong thing and getting punished. But this year, I've finally seen clearly that the young lady isn't a rigid person. So, why should I be so reserved and make myself unhappy? I might as well live more casually. Perhaps this is the real me."
"You are right. You live a comfortable life and I feel comfortable watching you. How great." Chunxiao walked into their room from outside with a smile.
"I now know Xingfu's situation clearly. As for you, Meiman, I haven't even asked you. I saw your deed. Are you from Dongjiang Prefecture?"
"Miss, I, I won't mention it. There's nothing to mention."
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