Chapter 974: Something to ask for
Liu Jixiang was frightened by Shen Liang's politeness. His lips trembled, "Manager, you are too polite. Just tell me what you want to do."
Chen Liang was also very satisfied with Liu Jixiang's answer. "Uncle Liu, this is what's going on. We've only been taking over this manor for two or three days. I want you to ask everyone if they're willing to stay."
Liu Jixiang's eyes were full of anticipation, and before Shen Liang could finish his words, he nodded hurriedly, "Manager, we are willing, we are willing to stay.
In this world, it’s good enough to have a place to fill your stomach. What else can you be willing to do? "
Shen Liang interrupted Liu Jixiang, “Uncle Liu, listen to me, just because you are willing to stay doesn’t mean everyone is willing to stay.
So, I'd have to trouble you to go and ask everyone's opinions on this matter.
Those who wish to stay can stay here honestly. Of course, we won’t force anyone who doesn’t want to stay. Just pack up your belongings and leave.”
Liu Jixiang nodded in agreement and said, "What the manager said makes sense. I'll go ask him right away.
I wonder when the steward will leave?"
Shen Liang responded with a smile, “I’ll be here for the next two days, if you have any questions, you can always come to me.”
Shen Liang took out the list he had copied yesterday and asked, "Are there any of you who can read?"
Everyone shook their heads, and Shen Liang looked back at Xiaochuan, the guy who came with him, “Follow Uncle Liu and get the job done.
Look at the list, put a check mark on those who are willing to stay and a cross on those who are not willing to stay.
Each household must also be checked. If there is a person missing from this household, you should add them.
If there are extra people, remove them.
Do you understand what I am saying?"
Xiaochuan repeated it, and Shen Liang pointed at Liu Jixiang and said, “You have been doing this with Uncle Liu these two days.
Remember, talk less and listen more.”
Xiaochuan nodded, indicating that he understood everything. He politely bowed to Liu Jixiang and said, "I'll trouble you for the next two days, Uncle Liu."
"No trouble, no trouble."
After Chen Liang watched Xiaochuan and Liu Jixiang leave, he divided the work among the guys he brought with him, and everyone went back to their own business.
Chen Liang thought all night yesterday about what to do after the new manor took over.
Anyway, he felt that it would be a pity if the farm remained the same as it is now, only growing crops.
He decided that he would have a good chat with Xiu'er's grandfather when he had time. Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously. What Xiu'er's grandfather is he, he will be his grandfather in the future.
He thought as he walked, and ignored the people coming towards him.
"Manager Shen, please stay!"
Shen Liang was stunned. After all, he had never told anyone his last name was Shen since he entered the village. How did the person opposite him know it?
Shen Liang looked at the man opposite him with a puzzled look on his face, only to see that man looking at Shen Liang with a playful smile, "Manager Shen, I've heard of your name for a long time!"
"Who are you?"
"I am the second head of this village."
Shen Liang looked as if he understood everything, "Second Village Head, is there something wrong?"
"I just asked Butler Zhang specifically, and it turns out that Butler Shen is actually from the Shen family. I really admire him.
I see that Manager Shen has met a wise leader. I am really envious!
Unfortunately, I...”
The man rolled his eyes back and forth, and then moved closer to Shen Liang, "I wonder if Manager Shen is free right now, and if he can come to my house for a chat."
After listening to Shi Tou's words yesterday, Chen Liang was actually very interested in the Zhang family's servants. After all, in the entire Qingfeng City, there would probably be no second group of people who had the courage to deceive their master like this.
What's more, he also wanted to see what tricks this second-in-command was playing on him.
However, Shen Liang still acted a little, “I heard clearly what Butler Zhang said just now. If I go to your house so rashly, will it affect your packing?”
"What's so good about packing this tattered luggage? This steward Zhang is just relying on his master's support and taking advantage of the power of the tiger.
"But Steward Shen has been in this farm for quite some time now, so he must be thirsty. I have prepared some tea at home, and am waiting for him to come!"
Chen Liang stopped pretending and said, "Then I will respectfully obey your orders. I'll trouble the Second Village Head to lead the way."
The Second Village Head brought Shen Liang to his home. Shen Liang pretended to be very unworldly and said, "Second Village Head, the old lady of the Zhang family is indeed worthy of being the most kind person in Qingfeng City. I never thought that you all live in brick and tile houses."
"What's the big deal? This is all earned by brothers.
I heard from Butler Zhang that the entire Zhang family's expenses are all earned by our farm, so it doesn't matter if we live in a brick house."
"Second Village Head is right. This is a great achievement. If our masters don't see it, we will feel terrible!"
After hearing what Chen Liang said, Erzhuangtou felt like he had met a close friend and insisted on pulling Chen Liang over for a drink.
Chen Liang decisively refused, "Second Village Head, just drink some tea. If we drink together at this critical moment, if someone with ulterior motives sees us, they might say something about us behind our backs!"
"Yes, that's right."
Erzhuangtou and Shen Liang drank tea and ate snacks, and their daily life was very comfortable.
The head of the second village carefully looked towards Chen Liang, but didn't see anything unusual, so he trotted into the inner room and came out holding a box.
He pushed the box towards Shen Liang and motioned Shen Liang to open it.
Although Shen Liang had doubts in his heart, he still obediently opened the box. His eyes, which had been narrowed, suddenly widened. "Second Village Head, what does this mean?"
"Manager Shen, don't be nervous. This is a small gift from the brothers to honor Manager Shen."
Chen Liang snapped the box shut. "Second Village Head, you're too polite. To be honest, you're from the Zhang family, and I'm from the Ye family. You really have no reason to give me such a generous gift!"
"Don't be anxious, Manager Shen. Just listen to me carefully first.
We brothers really have no other intentions. You see, we are already half-buried in the ground. We have always regarded this farm as our home and also want to spend our old age and die here.
Who knew that halfway through, the masters wanted to sell the farm.
As servants, we really have no way to deal with our masters' affairs.
However, what I want to say is that I asked Manager Shen to do this today, and Manager Shen should have a way to do it."
Shen Liang raised his eyebrows, "Second Village Head really thinks too highly of me."
“No, Manager Shen, please listen to me and finish what I have to say. It’s not too late to answer.
We brothers don't ask for much, we just hope that Manager Shen can show some mercy and ask our master to let us brothers stay in the manor.
This is two hundred taels of silver. Manager Shen just needs to think about it carefully. It's just a matter of a few words and you can get the two hundred taels of silver.
This is such a good deal, I'm afraid it will earn more than what Manager Shen can earn in a whole year! "
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