Chapter 927 I'll Help You Find Someone
Shu Yu turned to face everyone and smiled, “It would have been best to find enough people from the village, but my father said that it is the busy farming season right now, and he has to consider everyone’s needs. We can’t expect our uncles to abandon their work in the fields and help us with our tasks.”
Everyone suddenly realized that May and June were the busiest months for farm work, so how could they find a break?
These past few days, some families have already started weeding and tilling their fields. Otherwise, the Lu family, who are at the center of this buzz, wouldn't have just had a few people watching; they would probably be surrounded by layers upon layers of people.
The crowd was somewhat disappointed. Farmers care most about their land; only by growing good crops can they have a good harvest, right?
Shu Yu then continued, "So my dad gave me a list of uncles and elders who have enough able-bodied men in their families and can spare some time. I came back to the village to ask around and see if anyone has time to help my dad."
"What kind of list?" Fan Zhong asked curiously.
Shu Yu handed the paper to the village chief. Fan Zhong was literate and immediately recognized his son's name.
Satisfied, he then looked at the people below and found that they were indeed people with many strong laborers in their families, little land, and who were all hardworking.
However, the names at the top of the list were all from families who had a good relationship with Lu Erbai.
Seeing this list, the village chief was even happier. The Lu family had become successful, and they still remembered the villagers. When they found suitable work, they didn't forget to help the villagers out. This was a good thing.
Fan Zhong then said to Shu Yu, "Lord Lu, give me this list, and I'll have someone call them over. You must be tired from your journey, so why don't you come inside, rest for a while, and have some tea?"
"Then I'll have to trouble the village chief."
Fan Zhong laughed heartily, "No trouble at all."
He turned around and ordered his son, who had come with him, to call for help. Lu Erbai was worried that Shu Yu wouldn't recognize anyone, but Fan Zhong wasn't worried. After a few words, Fan's youngest son understood and ran out.
Shu Yu then turned around and followed Li Shi into the courtyard.
The other villagers looked at each other in bewilderment. By the time they came to their senses and wanted to ask if there was any other work they could do, Fan Zhong had already entered the Lu family's courtyard, where the gate was already closed.
However, no one noticed that Ying Xi, who was beside Shu Yu, was gone.
As soon as Shu Yu entered, Madam Li promptly poured her some water.
Shu Yu glanced around and saw that apart from Li Shi, no one else seemed to be home.
Shu Yu asked, "Where are my uncle and the others?"
"Oh, your uncle went to work in the fields, and Erniu followed him to pull weeds and hoe the ground. Lanhua went to Cuihua's house in town. That kid from the Ge family came by yesterday, so I told Lanhua to stay away for a while to avoid getting into trouble."
Hearing that Ge Qifei had come yesterday, Shu Yu frowned. "Aunt, if he comes again next time, we should try to get rid of him. If he keeps acting pitiful, the rumors will change over time."
Li disagreed, "How else can we change direction? They were in the wrong first, are they going to blame us?"
"It might actually be true. I just heard someone sympathize with Ge Qifei. He's clearly trying to portray himself as a devoted lover. If Lan Hua keeps avoiding him, people will think she's cold-blooded and ungrateful."
Li's expression changed slightly, "No way..."
(End of this chapter)
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