Rong Bai scoffed and rolled his eyes.
Hanging carrots in front of a donkey?
That's so outdated. I could say it better with my eyes closed.
Bah, bah, bah, only a ghost is a donkey!
However, Rong Bai's eyes darted around.
He'd better slip away quickly while no one's looking, otherwise, it would be bad if those people came after him when they had time.
His delicate skin couldn't withstand the punches of those rough men.
Just because of her dark skin, she was envied? Rong Bai clicked her tongue.
That's quite interesting!
By the time the people snapped out of their fantasies about a bright future and tried to cause trouble for Gu Heizi again, he had already disappeared.
"You little rascal, you run really fast!"
Zhou Cang laughed loudly: "You guys, don't even think about it."
"If we're talking about quick thinking, Gu Heizi is the best. Otherwise, why would the boss have taken him in as a servant?"
"Uncle Zhou, isn't that right? Didn't the chief say that Gu Heizi's black skin was unique, which is why he made him a servant?" Zhou Yan asked seriously.
Zhou Cang: "..."
"Shut up!"
You can't just talk nonsense about the boss's affairs.
It sounds really bad if word gets out that someone likes dark-skinned guys.
His rebuke instantly turned the crowd into quails, causing them to cower in place.
"Alright, enough with the nonsense. Now, two people per group, come and get your cattle, and start preparing the land for spring planting," Zhou reported.
What?
Two people and one cow?
Is it true or false?
The people were so shocked that they thought they had misheard that they no longer cared about Gu Heizi.
Cows are a rare breed. They are not only excellent at farm work, but they are also incredibly expensive. In a village, having two or three cows is considered a lot.
Now, with the addition of more laborers who have joined the resort, there are now about a hundred people.
In other words, there are at least fifty cows in their mountain resort.
That's incredibly wealthy.
Seeing the shocked and envious looks on these people's faces, Zhou Cang and Rong Youyan led them to the cowshed.
After last night's careful care, the cow is still thin, but much more energetic.
"After you take them away, remember not to be too rough. It's best to let them rest for an hour or two," Zhou Cang said, giving the oxen a concerned reminder as he distributed them.
We could have used them interchangeably, but we hired a lot more people later, so we didn't have enough cows.
"Don't worry, Manager Zhou, we'll work hard, but we won't let the cows get tired."
We're all farmers, and loving our cows more than ourselves has long been a habit.
Zhou Cang naturally understood this principle, so he didn't say anything more. He quickly registered the cattle and had them taken away. The cattle were distributed in no time.
The farmhands were overjoyed, feeling like they had suddenly become landlords.
"I was worried at first, with so much land and so few people, pulling the plow would be exhausting. But I didn't expect the chief to be so considerate of us, buying so many oxen. The chief is truly... truly benevolent!"
"Yes, everyone says that bandits are all bad people, but the chief bandit is a really good guy. I've been working for so long and I've never seen anyone who cares about the farmhands so much. They all wish they could treat us like cattle."
“I’ve made up my mind. When I get back, I’ll have my brothers-in-law come and work for the boss.”
"I have many cousins on my mother's side, all of them are tall and strong. I'll go and call them over, but I don't know if the chief still needs anyone?"
"Yes, don't worry. I heard from Steward Zhou that the head of the household not only plans to farm, but also to raise chickens, ducks, pigs and sheep. There's a lot to do."
"You still need to raise these?"
They're naturally happy when there's plenty of hope and things to look forward to, but...
The people looked at the cloudless sky, still feeling a little worried. Could they really do it?
If it weren't for the abundance of wells here, and the fact that they haven't dried up, people wouldn't be able to survive. As for watering the land and feeding the livestock, that would be impossible. People should prioritize their needs.
"Ha, a bunch of idiots." At this moment, a mocking voice with a hint of jealousy rang out from the side. It was Zhou Fugui.
He stood menacingly in the shadows, wearing a black hat that completely covered his head, as if he had been waiting there for a long time.
Standing next to him were several villagers who were on good terms with him. They were all staring intently at the ox in the farmhand's hands, wishing they could snatch it and take it for themselves.
That's all money; selling it could buy a lot of grain.
"Zhou Fugui, how dare you swear at us?" The farmhands were furious: "Who are you calling a fool?"
"Of course it's you guys." Zhou Fugui chuckled. "The wild grass on the mountain is almost all dead. What kind of idiot would you be to plant crops?"
The farmhands' faces turned bright red, but they couldn't refute it. They had asked Manager Zhou in private, but he always said that the boss had his own ideas.
"It's none of your business!" the farmhands shouted weakly.
Looking at the farmhands who were fleeing in disarray, Zhou Fugui's smile deepened.
It seems they themselves aren't sure either.
That's right, he's happy when others are unlucky.
“Brother Zhou, how about we…” a man with a mole on his eyebrow said jealously, “…steal a couple of cows while they’re not looking?”
This man is called Hu Laizi. Just like his name suggests, he is a local ruffian who takes money to do dirty work for others. Recently, he has been getting quite close to Zhou Fugui.
"Stealing cattle?" Upon hearing the word "steal," Zhou Fugui immediately thought of his family's vanished grain and felt extremely angry.
That damn village head! So many days have passed and there's still not a single clue. He's all talk and no action.
How about... giving Rosie some trouble?
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