"You handle it as you see fit. I only care about the results." Luo Xi winked at Liu Xiaoyu, who was standing to the side.
"Take this money first. Don't be stingy when you need it. The important thing is to get down to business."
Liu Xiaoyu nodded to Luo Xi and handed over the silver in the tray.
Zhou Cang stared intently, and his eyes nearly popped out.
Good heavens, a full ten thousand taels, all ingots of gleaming silver.
It seems the rumors from a while ago that the person who specializes in robbing various mountain strongholds is the boss are true!
He rubbed the sweat from his palms on his clothes and carefully took it: "Yes, Chief."
It was at this moment that he finally understood that the leader had truly entrusted him with an important task.
This is not a joke, and I'm not dreaming!
"By the way, when you're hiring, try to mention my name and the manor's name as much as possible," Luo Xi solemnly instructed, not missing a single opportunity to pass the message on to Chu Zhe.
Zhou Cang assumed that the bandit leader was going to promote his stronghold like other bandits, so he didn't think much of it and readily agreed.
After Luo Xi finished explaining the matter, she glanced at Liu Xiaoyu.
Liu Xiaoyu nodded and walked outside: "Manager Zhou, please come with me."
Zhou Cang looked over at Luo Xi, and seeing her wave her hand at him, he respectfully said, "This humble servant takes his leave."
When they could no longer be seen, Jiuxian, dressed in black, emerged from behind the screen.
"Too weak!" His tone was full of disdain: "Why not let Qinglong..."
"Master, this won't work!" Before Jiuxian could finish speaking, Qinglong knelt on the ground with a pale face: "This subordinate only knows how to kill people, how would I know anything about farming?"
Jiuxian's eyes slowly narrowed.
“Go learn!” he said coldly.
Azure Dragon: "???"
A row of black lines appeared on his forehead.
"Yes, OP!" he replied with a bitter face.
“There’s nothing to learn about farming.” Luo Xi, unusually perceptive of Qinglong’s predicament, came to his rescue: “Just keep an eye on Zhou Cang and the others for me.”
What's the point of a killer learning farming? Can he even tell which seedling is a grain crop and which is weed?
Don't make things worse!
"Yes, Lady Luo!" The gratitude in Qinglong's eyes became tangible.
Lady Luo is more understanding.
In comparison, farming isn't necessarily a bad thing. I wonder if it would be possible for him to tell the original poster that he wants to leave the Dream of the Red Chamber and join Chaoyang Manor.
However, thinking of the fate of those predecessors who betrayed the Dream of the Red Chamber, Qinglong wisely kicked the thought out of his mind. He was not as foolish as Baihu, who spent his days jumping on the edge of death.
He hasn't lived enough yet!
However, it is quite necessary to flatter Lady Luo a bit more. Look, the landlord who used to not allow anyone to contradict him is now silent, isn't he?
Lady Luo is the life-saving elixir for these poor people.
Seeing their determined attitude of staying at the villa, Luo Xi frowned.
"Nine Strings, didn't you accept the mission to assassinate the Crown Prince? You've been staying here instead of carrying it out. Are you really alright?"
Although Jiuxian had helped her a lot, Luo Xi didn't want Honglou to get into trouble because of it.
“They can give it a try.” Jiuxian didn’t even lift his eyelids, as if he didn’t care about the mission at all.
But after a pause, he said, "Let's talk about it after you've established yourself here."
Luo Xi looked up in surprise, and then smiled after a moment.
"Thank you!" she said sincerely.
Jiuxian looked away uncomfortably, but after a while he reached out to Luo Xi: "Reward, what little steamed bun!"
"..." Luo Xi chuckled and took out a large bag from her spatial storage and handed it over: "I'll give it to you after you finish eating, so it doesn't spoil."
Jiuxian took it, skillfully unpacked it, picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, a hint of pleasure mixed with his cool demeanor.
Outside.
Zhou Cang, clutching the silver, hurried to catch up with Liu Xiaoyu. After walking for quite a while, he cautiously asked, "Miss Liu, where are we... going?"
He knew that this young lady held a high position with the head of the household, so he spoke with great respect.
Liu Xiaoyu, however, was exceptionally friendly, and the smile on her face never faded.
"You'll see when you come along," she said mysteriously.
Zhou Cang wisely shut his mouth, but after a while, he was so shocked that his eyes widened.
"This, this is really for us."
He stared at the entire warehouse filled with grain, and could barely speak.
Liu Xiaoyu hummed in agreement: "The master said that since you are now working for her, you cannot be allowed to go hungry."
"From now on, anyone who does farm work at the manor will receive thirty catties of grain each month, or it can be converted into silver. Of course, you, Steward Zhou, will also receive the same, plus an additional five taels of silver per month."
"From now on, this warehouse will be under your management. Remember to keep a clear record of everything that comes in and goes out. If there is anything missing, just tell me or the master, and the master will put it in when the time comes."
She handed over the warehouse key as she spoke.
Zhou Cang's eyes instantly reddened again, and he took the key with trembling hands.
"Please rest assured, young lady, Zhou Cang will certainly live up to the chief's trust." His tone was unwavering.
Liu Xiaoyu smiled at him and went back to report, leaving Zhou Cang standing at the door in a daze until Zhou Yan tugged at his sleeve, bringing him back to his senses.
"Uncle, what do we do now?" Zhou Yan asked.
The image of a bandit that Zhou Yan had in mind was gradually collapsing because of Luo Xi's series of actions. Zhou Yan was now in a dream, his mind completely blank.
So he had no choice but to ask the elder next to him.
Uncle Zhou carefully placed the key in his hand into his pocket and took a deep breath.
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