Chapter 317 Assisting in copying the deed
Yu Tongsheng was flattered by Gu Yuexuan's praise and smiled. He stroked his beard and said confidently, "Find me a place to sit down. I'll help you review it. If there are any words you don't know, just ask me!"
When it comes to the words on the contract, he can recite them with ease!
At this time, someone curiously asked: "Yu Tongsheng, are you helping the Tu Su family review the contract?"
Yu Tongsheng responded proudly: "That's right. Why, are you worried that I might make a mistake?"
"That's not the case."
The villagers of Yuanqian Village said amiably, "You are the only scholar in our village who has achieved academic success. If what you say is true, we will naturally trust you."
Yu Tongsheng couldn't hide his inner pride. Gu Yuexuan quickly made room for him next to Tu Subo and announced loudly, "Anyone who wants to sign a contract but has any concerns can go to Tu Subo to get the contract, then line up with Master Tongsheng and resolve any concerns before signing."
If you don’t understand, ask. If you have any doubts, I will explain them slowly.
In short, everything is open and transparent, and the Tu Su family is absolutely honest.
A long line soon formed in front of Yu Tongsheng, and the number of people even exceeded Gu Yuexuan's initial expectations.
This scene was undoubtedly unprecedented and grand.
Yu Tongsheng originally wanted to take the lead himself and was even worried that he would have to draft the contract himself. However, once he saw the paper handed to him by others and the sharp brushstrokes displayed by Tu Subo as he wrote, he immediately restrained his frivolous confidence, and his face showed a bit of concentration and seriousness.
The simple villagers in the village may not be able to read and distinguish between good and bad characters, but as long as they see the horizontal and vertical strokes, they will identify the person as a knowledgeable scholar.
However, the gap between them is huge.
Before, I had only heard that the Tu Su family acted differently, but after seeing them today, I realized that their reputation was well-founded.
Yu Tongsheng handed the ink pad to the approaching villagers with a smile, and he already had a plan in mind.
Perhaps he should contact the Tu Su family as soon as possible and reserve a contract for his family. After he is done with this busy period, he can naturally join the Tu Su family's farm.
In his early years, the Yu family spent all their wealth to support his studies. Although he now holds the title of Tongsheng Laoye, his family’s land is barren and they do not have enough money.
Life at Tongsheng's home was also quite difficult...
With the trust of villager Yu Tongsheng, Tu Subo's men moved quickly. However, the speed of copying still could not keep up with the enthusiasm of the recipient.
Seeing the people in line anxiously waiting beside Tu Subo for him to write stroke by stroke, Gu Yuexuan simply found a haystack to sit down, picked up paper and pen and started writing.
In the end, even Tu Suting, who delivered meals, was temporarily recruited. The old grandfather took a contract as a reference, and after returning home, he wrote together with the old lady.
Some people acted decisively, clumsily dipped their fingers into the ink, left their fingerprints on the deed, and then hurried home with the light paper in their hands.
Some people are hesitant and can choose to take the deed away first, go home and make a decision after careful consideration, or they can choose not to come.
After a busy day, Tu Subo and Gu Yuexuan's wrists ached from writing, and Yu Tongsheng leaned weakly on the haystack and let out a deep breath.
"I originally thought this was just an easy job, but I didn't expect it to be so busy..."
In recent days, he has not even had time to wet his lips with water, and this is just the first day of his involvement!
Gu Yuexuan couldn't help but raise the corner of her mouth, and said jokingly: "You have worked hard today and achieved great results."
"When you came here, we agreed on a daily salary of one hundred wen. Now it seems that this one hundred wen seems a bit shabby. Tomorrow I will add another fifty wen, just as..."
"Alas, there is no need for that."
Yu Tongsheng gently rubbed his sore wrist and said with a smile, "Instead of increasing the fee by fifty cents, how about giving me a deed?"
"I'm also quite curious about the farm you mentioned."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuexuan nudged Tu Subo's shoulder without hesitation and urged, "Hurry up and draw up another contract!"
Tu Subo's eyes were dull and wooden. He held the paper and pen, and his hands moved as mechanically and smoothly as a robot, writing like a dragon.
Yu Tongsheng was a decisive person. He immediately signed his name neatly on the deed and stamped his fingerprint on it.
The people who witnessed this scene couldn't help but feel even greater ripples in their hearts.
As an educated student with a good reputation, Yu Tongsheng is completely different from other people in the village!
Even such a talented student chose to join the Tu Su family’s farm. Should they re-examine their choice after they return?
The news of Tu Su's farm spread to the surrounding villages overnight, causing an uproar.
Tu Subo and Gu Yuexuan, who were at the center of public opinion, walked into the house with trembling hands, but saw two people in the yard who should have been in the county town.
Gu Yuexuan was already exhausted and in a trance. She rubbed her eyes and said dazedly, "Tu Subo, am I seeing things?"
"Why do I see Xi Lanfang and Li glaring at me?"
Tu Subo had a blank expression on his face. Before he could say anything, Xi Lanfang took the initiative and sneered.
"Hallucination? What kind of nonsense are you talking about, kid?"
Gu Yuexuan was stunned for a moment and hadn't come back to her senses yet.
Xi Lanfang stepped forward quickly, gently holding her and Tu Subo in her arms, spinning them around and examining them carefully, muttering, "I heard our threshing ground was robbed, and that wolves came down the mountain and killed people. It's really worrying. Are you two okay? Are you hurt?"
Tu Subo gently broke free from Xi Lanfang's hand, a complex expression of both tears and laughter on his face. He said, "I'm lucky I'm okay. Mother, Third Aunt, why did you come back so suddenly?"
"How can we not go back?"
Li took Gu Yuexuan by the hand and sat her down, handing her a bowl of water. Then she slowly spoke, "Such a major incident has spread throughout the county. If we don't return, how can we just sit back and watch?"
The affairs of the embroidery shop had just begun, and it was indeed difficult for Yu to extricate herself, so she could only stay for the time being.
After much deliberation, she and Xi Lanfang decided to bring the children back, even if it was just to make some food or help with some chores, it would be a contribution.
Tu Suting was exhausted, leaning back in his chair with a weak voice, and said, "It's good to be back. Why don't you help copy the deeds at home?"
"You don't know, holding a pen all day today is more tiring than swinging a hammer normally. My arms ache like sifting chaff. The more I write on those deeds, the more unfamiliar the handwriting becomes by the afternoon. Looking at them for too long makes me dizzy and uneasy!"
Tu Suting is like this, not to mention Gu Yuexuan and Tu Subo.
Everyone, including the elderly grandfather, looked tired and bored with pen and paper. Xi Lanfang couldn't help but burst out laughing.
She said, "Copying deeds is not a difficult task. We have many students in our family. Not only us, but even Minyang and Yanting can do it. We will start tomorrow and help copy it together."
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