"Since you have to go to Yunyang City for follow-up visits every month, wouldn't it be inconvenient for you to go back to the mine?" Ren Yaoqi asked with a smile.
Zhu Ruomei scratched her head, then suddenly realized that this action was a bit indecent, and immediately put her hand down: "I can ask the mine manager for mercy, and I will do more work on weekdays..."
Ren Yaoqi shook his head. "You should focus on taking care of your mother. Although your sister is capable, she is only ten years old. I'm afraid I can't take care of her. Besides, my father has already asked the steward to return your indenture to you last time. With your ability, it won't be difficult for you to find a good job in Yunyang City. Why don't you take your mother and sister to live in Yunyang City? That way, your medical treatment will go more smoothly."
Ren Yaoqi knew that those who volunteered to work in the coal mines were either refugees from other places or those from very poor families in need of money. Zhu Ruomei worked in the Ren family's coal mines because he desperately needed money to pay for his mother's medical treatment. For a strong young man like Zhu Ruomei, the Ren family would pay him a lump sum of twenty to thirty taels of silver, essentially buying out his labor.
Given a choice, few people would actually want to work in the mines. The Ren family's coal mine had even experienced several cases of workers shirking their duties, much to the annoyance of the Ren family's masters.
Zhu Ruomei was silent for a moment, then looked up and said, "I will return the thirty taels of silver that the Ren family gave me in the future."
Ren Yaoqi tilted his head and thought for a moment. "How about this? I'm looking for someone to help me with an important matter, and it's hard for me to hand it over to anyone else. If you feel bad about it, then you can do it for me and consider it as paying back the thirty taels of silver."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ruomei immediately said, "Fifth Sister has something to do, so she just gave you an order. How can she ask you for money? This matter cannot be confused with the other."
Ren Yaoqi looked disappointed. "If that's the case, then I can't ask you to help me. I'll look for someone else. But this matter is a bit urgent, and I don't know if I can find someone who is suitable and reliable."
Zhu Ruomei thought for a moment and finally compromised, "Then please ask Fifth Sister to give your instructions. I will definitely help you get things done. I will also keep my mouth shut."
When Ren Yaoqi saw that he agreed, she couldn't help but smile.
At this time, she and Zhu Ruomei were in the pavilion, while Apple, Sangzhen and several other maids were standing outside the pavilion.
Although there were old women and maids passing by occasionally, they did not dare to look at the master who was resting there for too long. They just bowed quickly and left.
Ren Yao and Zhu Ruomei were talking. If they lowered their voices, outsiders wouldn't be able to hear clearly.
Ren Yaoqi explained everything to Zhu Ruomei in detail, and fearing that he would not remember, he repeated several important names, places and events.
"Did you remember it?" Ren Yaoqi asked worriedly.
Zhu Ruomei frowned slightly and repeated Ren Yaoqi's words in her mind twice, then nodded: "Fifth sister, don't worry. I have memorized everything. Your place is detailed and everyone has their names. It won't be difficult to find. When the time comes, I will disguise myself and I guarantee that my mother won't recognize me."
He was a little confused as to why Ren Yaoqi had asked him to do such a thing. However, he also knew that there were many things in wealthy families that could not be disclosed to outsiders, so he did not ask too much. He only wanted to help Ren Yaoqi get this done.
Seeing that he really remembered it, Ren Yaoqi felt relieved.
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