Chapter 475 Declining Kindness
Zhang Juexia asked Qin Eryong to take a seat and Li Yun served tea.
Qin Eryong briefly told Zhang Juexia about the things going on in the farm, which was nothing more than the extent of the houses built and how much wasteland had been reclaimed.
Zhang Juexia said that he had an idea in mind and asked Qin Eryong not to be too cautious and to make decisions on his own if he could.
Qin Eryong chuckled, "The main reason I came to the county town today was to buy some vegetable seeds. After I bought the cows, the speed of clearing the land has increased a lot.
I'm thinking of planting some vegetables on the cleared land first, then I'll find a way to buy some fertilizer, and then I'll listen to Uncle Yunhai and plant wheat."
"I've handed the Zhuangzi over to you, and you can do whatever you want with it.
There are some things you don't need to ask me about. If I were to restrict you on everything, then what's the point of having you as a manager?"
Qin Eryong was so moved after hearing Zhang Juexia's words that his voice trembled. "Sister-in-law, I came here today for another matter. I want to ask you for advice."
"you say."
"Sister-in-law should know Liu Dalong from Liujiawan!"
"I know him! What's wrong?"
"Sister-in-law, this is what happened. When I was selling soap in town, Liu Dalong helped me a lot.
I spent a few days with him and felt that he was a good person.
I thought that the farm was short of manpower at the moment, so I might as well let him come to work there.
He has a lively personality, is good at speaking, and has a more flexible mind than others. Any work on the farm that requires running around or interacting with people can be assigned to him."
After hearing what Qin Eryong said, Zhang Juexia did not respond to him immediately. Instead, she was thinking that she had just met Liu Dalong yesterday, and Qin Eryong brought up this matter today. Going to the farm to work, was it Liu Dalong who proposed it himself?
Qin Eryong saw that Zhang Juexia didn't reply, and his heart was in turmoil. "Sister-in-law, I ran into Liu Dalong on the street today, and I..."
"I ran into him on the street yesterday. I asked him how his business was going, and he told me it was enough to support his family."
Qin Eryong was slightly stunned, then continued to explain, "Sister-in-law, actually, I wanted to help him with this matter.
He is not in good health and it is tiring for him to run around the streets every day.
Now, his mother is sick again, and she has spent a lot of money on medicine alone.
In order to earn more money, he keeps running around the county, the town, and other towns. I am worried that his old habit will recur.
His family was ruined.
When I was selling soap in town, he helped me a lot, so I thought our farm was short of manpower, so why not let him come to work there."
"Eryong, have you ever thought that if he went to work on the farm, the wages I paid him might not be as much as what he earned by walking around the streets?
Or, you could ask Liu Dalong what he thinks first. If he agrees, I have no objection."
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
"What are you thanking me for? I didn't do anything! Liu Dalong should still be at the market right now, so go ask him.
As for wages, according to the current situation, I can give him 600 coins a month, including food and accommodation.
As for the rest, it depends on his performance. If he performs well, his salary will be increased, just like yours."
"Then I'll go now."
After Qin Eryong left, Zhang Juexia hurried to bed.
Qin Eryong found Liu Dalong and sold the soap in his hand with him. Then they found a deserted corner and talked about business.
After Qin Eryong finished speaking, Liu Dalong declined his kindness.
"Brother Eryong, I appreciate your kindness, but I need someone to take care of my family right now. I'm busy most of the day like this. I can get home before dark in the afternoon and take care of the family.
Although it’s hard work going from street to street, if business is good, you can earn a hundred or eighty coins a day.”
Qin Eryong was a little anxious when he saw Liu Dalong refused, "I know your body condition best. If you continue like this, you will be ruined.
Although the salary my sister-in-law pays you now is not as much as you earn now, she will still give you processing fees based on your personal performance.
With your down-to-earth and capable personality, your salary might be able to increase to one or two taels of silver a month by the end of the year.
Dalong, we are good brothers, and I really want to help you.
When the workshop in the village is built, it will also need manpower. You can take the opportunity to bring your eldest nephew to work in the workshop.
My eldest niece can also learn embroidery from my wife.
As for my sister-in-law, if she is willing, I can also ensure that she can go to work in the workshop.
Dalong, don't be so hasty to reject me. Go home and think about it first, and discuss it with your family."
After hearing what Qin Eryong said, Liu Dalong stared at a weed on the ground and fell into deep thought.
“Brother Eryong, thank you for any good things and for thinking of me.
Okay, I won't refuse you on this matter. Let me go home and think about it."
Seeing Liu Dalong relax, Qin Eryong's expression became relaxed, "Dalong, you have met my sister-in-law before, and you know how her family's business is doing.
I won’t brag, you’ve been out there longer than I have, and you know best how hard it is.
Go home and discuss it with your sister-in-law. If you've thought it through, come find me at Cuiliu Village near the county town."
Liu Dalong suddenly asked Qin Eryong, "If I go to Cuiliu Village with my family, will there be a place to stay?"
Qin Eryong thought about it and said, "I'm afraid not, but I can ask my sister-in-law if she can help solve it."
"Okay, Brother Eryong, let me go home and think about it for a few days, and then I'll get back to you."
Qin Eryong said goodbye to Liu Dalong and walked around the market alone again. He went over the things he needed to do recently in his mind before returning to the shop.
When Li Le saw Qin Eryong coming back, he quickly asked the waiter to go to the kitchen to get some food. "Brother Eryong, would you like a drink?"
"No, I still have a lot to do this afternoon! By the way, when will Brother Beishan come over?"
"It should be soon! Sometimes he comes here for lunch, sometimes he doesn't. He's not very consistent."
Qin Eryong laughed, "Brother Beishan, we take turns eating here and at Zuixianlou!"
Li Le also laughed, "Brother Beishan is reluctant to eat the Zuixianlou's big meal, so he just eats the Zuixianlou's staff meal."
Before Li Le could finish his words, Ye Beishan came in, exhausted.
"Okay, you guys won't wait for me for dinner."
The waiter was very perceptive and quickly brought in some food. The three of them ate and chatted.
Qin Eryong asked Ye Beishan to notify Liu Wanfeng and ask him to set aside 200 chicks first, and he would go to the village to get them later.
"You kid, you have clairvoyance. How did you know there were chicks in Wanfeng?"
Qin Eryong took a few bites of food and said, "Brother, I can tell fortunes."
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