Ruan Meng expressed her idea of rebuilding the house in the future.
The stone house is near the sea and is too damp; living there for a long time would be bad for my brother's health.
In the future, Ruan Meng will need a larger space for processing seafood and storing herbs.
The village chief did not mock them because they were young and exiled. Instead, he asked them seriously about their needs for location and area.
"It's close to a water source and has a large area, which will make it convenient for us to dry herbs and store supplies in the future. As for the price..."
"Village chief, please just pay the normal price. We don't want to put you in a difficult position."
The village chief nodded, and his eyes lit up noticeably when he heard Ruan Meng say "drying herbs".
“It will be a while before we save up enough money, and building a house will also require costs. Could you please help us find a suitable location in advance, village chief?”
The village chief discussed the matter and said, "You are all good children and will understand the village chief's situation."
“There is indeed a very good piece of land near the water source, right at the foot of the mountain, with plenty of sunshine and shade from the trees on the mountain.”
"To be honest, some people in the village have also tried to get their hands on it, but I didn't give in."
"Village Chief, I have a problem on my mind that I would like to discuss with you."
The second brother said respectfully, "Village Chief, please speak!"
The village chief sighed, "Conditions in the village are harsh. Typhoons and capsized boats can both be fatal. But the most common problem is illness."
"As you've probably heard, there's never been a doctor in the village. There were some exiled criminals who were assigned here, and they knew about medicinal herbs. They could help treat headaches and fevers, and everyone respected them."
"But they all don't stay long!"
"In a year or two at most, I'll save up some money, and with the help of relatives and friends or by pulling strings, I can go to the city to work for others and stop being exposed to the sun and rain by the sea."
"The land I'm talking about isn't just about having money; even if you can afford it, there will inevitably be some complaints..."
"The village chief was thinking, could we allocate the land to you, but when Miss Ruan isn't busy, could she help the villagers with their medical care? You can decide how much to charge for the consultations?"
"For medicinal herbs and seafood, you can charge a symbolic fee, as long as they can provide them. As for the land rent, I will consult with the villagers and decide not to charge them!"
"This is related to their own interests. It will be more convenient for them to see a doctor in the future, so there shouldn't be any problems."
"At that time, we'll add an extra room next to the house you originally planned to build. I'll have my two sons and a few others come and help you. It will serve as a dedicated clinic and won't take up any of your existing rooms..."
"What do you think? This is just my initial idea. You can go back and discuss it with your brother and sister-in-law. If they agree, I will go and talk to each of them so that you can make plans as soon as possible."
Ruan Meng and Ruan Yi looked at each other, their hearts fluttering.
Even if the village chief didn't say anything, if the villagers really came to her door, Ruan Meng couldn't possibly stand by and watch them die.
All they need is to build a dedicated clinic so that villagers can have convenient access to medical care in the future. They'll get a prime location, and it's free...
This is such a great deal!
Although Ruan Meng felt that her eldest brother and sister-in-law, and third brother wouldn't object, once it was decided, the village chief would have to solicit opinions from each household...
To be on the safe side, she felt she should go back and discuss it with her brother and sister-in-law before giving them a proper answer.
The two immediately went down the mountain, and sure enough, the eldest brother, sister-in-law, and second brother all agreed.
After thinking it over, the eldest brother suggested, "Tell the village chief to raise the land price by 30% based on the average land price in the village."
Although Ruan Yi did not understand, he quickly went up the mountain to answer the village chief.
The third brother was also puzzled. Although he didn't know the land prices in the village, he knew that building a house there would definitely not be cheap.
The village chief clearly said that we didn't need to pay, but the older brother not only insisted on paying, but also wanted to increase the average price by 30%...
Although the sister-in-law had hidden some money for self-defense, it really was all they had.
While Ruan Meng was washing her face by the door, the elder brother whispered:
“I don’t want my younger sister to feel entitled and superior when she treats others in the future.”
"My younger sister is a very skilled doctor, but each patient's condition is different. I don't want them to have the mindset that they will be disrespectful to her if the treatment doesn't meet their expectations!"
The third brother suddenly realized and agreed:
“Brother’s thinking is right! Even though we got a good spot, we still paid for it and helped the villagers get medical treatment.”
"We appreciate the village's support, but we'll still stand tall!"
After washing her face, Ruan Meng suddenly poked her head in and asked, "Big brother, third brother, who in our family knows how to farm?"
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