"Village chief, I understand that everyone doesn't have money at home. If my family didn't have enough, I'm afraid we would also want to ask Chen Lin for it. Who told her to have it?" Zhou Jiaojiao said this, then changed the subject: "However, if everyone took Chen Lin's money, how will we explain it to Zhao Changliu later? Will Chen Lin feel resentful?"
"Village Chief, I think everyone should be cautious and not be obsessed with the artifact. You need to become stronger. You can use this opportunity to gain benefits from Chen Lin, but you still need to be clear-headed."
Zhou Jiaojiao kindly spoke up to give this reminder out of consideration for the village chief and some other villagers with upright values who had worked hard to save their lives along the way, never gave up, and had no intention of harming others even in difficult situations.
She guessed that many villagers would become greedy in the future because of this, but so far, most villagers were still good. Zhou Jiaojiao had to remind them of this because of their mutual support along the way.
As for whether the other party listens or not, that is not something Zhou Jiaojiao can control.
After hearing this, the village chief subconsciously wanted to explain on behalf of the villagers: "I have learned about the situation of those who went to Chen Lin for help privately. Their families are in financial difficulty and they have no other choice..."
Before he could finish his words, the village chief paused. It was obvious that he was older than Zhou Jiaojiao and had seen more of the complexities of human nature.
"I understand. Don't worry, Jiaojiao, I will give them some advice." The village chief sighed.
He was also powerless to stop it, otherwise he couldn't let someone who really couldn't afford the money stay, right?
Zhou Jiaojiao nodded and didn't say anything else about this matter.
Instead, the village chief asked, "Jiaojiao, what should we do about Hu Liuzi and the others?"
"I'll take care of it." Zhou Jiaojiao had no idea at first, but the villagers' actions last night reminded her that she had to prepare a backup plan.
"OK."
After the village chief left.
Zhou Jiaojiao stood up and walked out of the tent, just in time to see Fang Nian sitting emotionlessly under the roots of a big tree not far away, holding a sachet in his hand, wondering what he was thinking.
"Fang Nian, come here." Zhou Jiaojiao waved at him.
Fang Nian paused, a little surprised, but still stood up obediently, walked to Zhou Jiaojiao, and asked, "Sister Zhou, what's the matter?"
"Do you have any money on you?"
Fang Nian's face turned pale instantly, and he lowered his head and said, "No."
"Then would you like to stay? In Shunzhou." Zhou Jiaojiao asked for his opinion.
Fang Nian paused, a look of deep disappointment flashing across his face, but he still bit his lips firmly and said, "I can do anything."
Looking at him like this, it was obvious that he didn't want to stay, but he had no money and didn't ask her for help. He accepted his fate but also didn't want to. Even though he longed to leave, he still didn't have any bad thoughts.
Zhou Jiaojiao was very satisfied and asked with a smile: "I have an idea. If you are willing to sell yourself to me, I will take you away. Of course, if you don't want to, I will also give you some food. But we will say goodbye here in Shunzhou."
"Sister Zhou, are you willing to buy me?" Fang Nian suddenly looked up without any hesitation, with surprise and surprise in his eyes.
"I am willing to buy you, but you must be loyal. The indenture is in my hands."
"I do." Fang Nian said without hesitation.
"Okay, then you take my medicine first, and come to me on time every two weeks to get the antidote." Zhou Jiaojiao not only made him sign the indenture contract, but also took out the pills.
Fang Nian took it and ate it without hesitation, without asking why.
Zhou Jiaojiao said, "Go ask Hu Liuzi and the others. If you're willing, come find me. I'll give you half an hour. No more."
"good!"
Fang Nian turned around and went to help Zhou Jiaojiao.
Chu San had just changed Baoer's diaper and fed him some rice porridge. Although Zhou Jiaojiao usually ate milk-producing foods, who would have thought that Baoer had inherited Chu San's big appetite and strength. His appetite was much bigger than that of ordinary children. She could not feed him enough and could only mix other rice porridge to feed him.
Even Chu's mother said that Bao'er was worthy of being the third child's child. It was both good luck and misfortune. If it were in the past when the family had not suffered, even if Bao'er had a big appetite, the two elders could find a ewe, or borrow milk from other families. They would not be afraid of Bao'er starving.
Now that conditions do not allow it, I can only feed him as much rice milk as possible to make him full.
"Madam, do you want to buy someone?" Chu San came over holding Baoer. The baby was a little heavier than a newborn. He buried himself in his father's arms and fell asleep right after finishing his meal.
Zhou Jiaojiao shook her head when she heard that. "No, I just think that if you rely on yourself to protect the whole family, there will always be a time when you are not able to do it. In that case, why not train more people? I think Fang Nian and the others are young and have no family. It would be better for them to leave here with me. With more men, you will be safer in the future, whether you are doing things or protecting your family."
"Then buy it." Chu San didn't feel bad about the money, and what Zhou Jiaojiao said made some sense.
Zhou Jiaojiao also told him about the villagers taking food from Shen Lin.
Just then, Chu's mother came over, and Zhou Jiaojiao said, "Mom, next time you go to Chen Lin to get food, remember to find the village chief first."
"In fact, I have long been worried that some people in the village would be jealous and dissatisfied. I said that the Zhao family must be one of them. It is not surprising that this situation occurred today."
"Well, I'll be more careful. It's really not my thing, so I'd feel guilty about taking it."
Mother Chu said: "Fortunately, from the beginning, I kept most of the food well. What was consumed was what Shen Lin took the initiative to share with everyone. We still can't rely on others all the time."
Chu's mother was also very smart and had obviously made preparations early on. The two of them talked about this matter for a while and then stopped talking.
Zhou Jiaojiao told Chu's mother about the purchase of the person.
Mother Chu held Bao'er and teased her. After hearing this, she nodded and said, "If you want to buy it, buy it. Our family has never bought a servant before."
"I know you and the third brother are smart. Besides, you have children to take care of. It would be nice to have more servants. They can help you."
After hearing this, Zhou Jiaojiao stopped being polite.
After waiting for half an hour, Fang Nian came with Hu Liuzi and others. Three or four of them did not come. Zhou Jiaojiao was not disappointed. She followed the rules, made them press their handprints on the indenture contract, fed them medicine, and then assigned them tasks.
"Auntie Mo, you will be responsible for Baoer's clothes from now on. Just help wash them."
"Fang Nian, you and Liu Zize should start learning horse riding and archery from your husband when you have time. We just happen to have two horses."
"Uncle Wu, you will be the driver for now and keep an eye on our luggage."
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