Chapter 199 Servants
The book was full of pictures and had a very good training effect. Other people in the village also found it interesting and talked about it a lot.
At first everyone just thought that Lin Xi's idea was good. Later, after listening to Zhu Wenge, they realized that the cost of such a thin booklet was one or two taels of silver. Suddenly, they didn't even dare to flip through it.
"Haha, don't be too careful. Books are for people to read." Zhu Wenge said with a smile.
The villagers said, "We didn't know this thing was so precious. I should have washed my hands first."
"Once you learn the methods, will you still be afraid of not being able to earn back one or two taels of silver?" Zhu Wenge joked.
The villagers have all made up their minds that they must learn well from Lin Xi and never let others down.
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After such a long time, Lin Xi's new house was finally built.
According to local customs, when a new house is completed, everyone needs to be invited to attend the housewarming party.
Lin Xi was naturally not stingy and invited people from the Wu family to come and help, and served delicious wine and food one after another.
"Everyone," Lin Xi said, "Thank you all for coming to my housewarming party. Enjoy the food and drinks."
Everyone knew that Lin Xi was rich, but when the meat and vegetables came up one after another, they realized that Lin Xi was richer than they had imagined.
Everyone who came to the housewarming party was very satisfied with the food.
After the housewarming party, Lin Xi was so tired that he didn't have any energy left.
Xiao Yongyan saw this and felt very distressed. "Xi'er, there are more and more things to do at home. How can you take care of them all by yourself? I will take you to the county town tomorrow."
As for what he was going to do in the county town, Xiao Yongyan did not say for the time being.
Lin Xi was already very familiar with the county town, but this time Xiao Yongyan took him all the way to the edge of the area, which Lin Xi found a little strange.
"What exactly are you going to show me?"
"You'll know soon enough."
Until they reached the end and walked into a narrow alley, the following scene appeared in front of Lin Xi's eyes: everyone in it looked pale and thin, with a straw stuck in their hair.
Seeing Lin Xi and the other person come in, everyone's face showed anticipation.
Lin Xi had never seen such a scene before, "Why are these people like this?"
Xiao Yongyan explained, "They are all poor people who have no other options but to come and sell themselves."
Lin Xi was silent. Knowing it was one thing, but seeing it with his own eyes was another. He had never thought that he would see such a horrific scene.
Human life is like a commodity, placed on the table and anyone can buy it.
Xiao Yongyan said, "I know you feel sorry for them, but no one can choose their own birth. It's not their fault that they have come to this point."
These words surprised Lin Xi very much. It was amazing that a rich young man like Xiao Yongyan could think from such a perspective.
Xiao Yongyan knew what Lin Xi was thinking by looking at her expression, "Why, in your eyes, am I just a high-ranking rich boy?"
Lin Xi curled her lips and said, "You can't blame me for thinking this way. Most young masters in the capital are like this."
"When I was little, my father often took me out with him. The poverty I saw along the way is still deeply impressed in my mind." Perhaps thinking of his past experiences with his father, Xiao Yongyan paused.
"See if there is anyone you think is suitable. You have been too busy recently. Leave those trivial matters to others in the future." Xiao Yongyan said.
Lin Xi looked over and saw people of all ages gathering around the two of them.
There are all kinds of people here, and it’s hard for Lin Xi to pick anyone.
Xiao Yongyan saw that Lin Xi was not adapting well, so he did not force her. Instead, he took the initiative to select a maid and two young girls for Lin Xi, and also found two strong men, making a total of five people.
And these five people only spent fifty taels of silver.
Human life is so worthless.
Just as the two were about to go back home, they were suddenly stopped by a man with a scar on his face. He looked at Xiao Yongyan and said, "Sir, would you like to see some good stuff? I happen to have one here."
The man was wearing shorts and had a dark face. It was obvious that he often ran around outside.
Lin Xi was unhappy when she saw his lustful look, but when she heard the other party say that he had beautiful stuff, her first reaction was disbelief.
Xiao Yongyan did the same and frowned slightly.
The man looked at the two people's expressions and immediately said, "I am an honest man. You will know whether it is good or not after you see it."
After that, he insisted on taking the two of them to have a look.
Lin Xi had no interest at first, but Xiao Yongyan seemed a little interested. In front of outsiders, she didn't say much and followed Xiao Yongyan.
The man took them to a shabby thatched hut, and there was indeed a pretty girl in the middle of the hut. She seemed to have been knocked unconscious and was lying on the ground motionless.
The man straightened her face and said, "How is it? She is a beauty, isn't she?"
The man did not lie, the girl was indeed beautiful, with fair skin, her hair was combed in an intricate and delicate bun, and the material she wore was obviously expensive.
Lin Xi suddenly felt something was wrong. This girl looked like she was abducted. An ordinary rural family would never be able to raise a girl like this.
She pinched Xiao Yongyan's palm and said, "If you really like it, then stay. Let me make it clear first, I won't give you a name."
Xiao Yongyan immediately understood what Lin Xi meant and followed up with, "Don't worry, Madam. These women are just for fun. They are not worthy of any status."
After comforting Lin Xi, Xiao Yongyan looked at the man and said, "This man's background shouldn't be a problem, right? What if something happens..."
"Sir, don't worry. If he is not from here, there is no way his family could find him here." The man said confidently.
The more Lin Xi listened, the more disappointed he felt. This girl must have been abducted.
"She is indeed very pretty. Eighty taels." Xiao Yongyan said.
The man's face suddenly darkened. "Master, are you kidding me? Eighty taels? If I sell this girl to a brothel, she'll get at least a hundred taels."
Xiao Yongyan showed a look of disdain, "That's enough, do you think I don't know the market? A girl of twelve or thirteen is priced this way, how old are you? You look delicate and tender, but you don't have the ability to serve others. If you're not happy, forget it."
Seeing that Xiao Yongyan was about to back out, the man thought about it and decided to compromise. The person had just been brought in not long ago, and if the person's family pursued the matter, he would be in trouble.
"Okay, eighty is eighty." Xiao Yongyan paid the silver and took the girl away.
After walking a long distance, Lin Xi asked Xiao Yongyan, "Did you remember what he looked like?"
Xiao Yongyan nodded.
Lin Xi looked at the girl and said helplessly, "It seems we have to rent a carriage."
The two men brought five people and a girl they rescued to the gate of the county government office.
County government office, study.
The master hurried into the study room with the latest news sent by pigeon, "Sir, news from the capital."
Hang Qi immediately stood up from his chair, took the small bamboo tube, removed the plug, and took out the paper.
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