Chapter 437 Even if you are married, you should not be too lazy
Sang Zhixia walked to the makeshift shed and sat down. She motioned Hui Sanniang to sit down before saying, "Go on. I'm listening."
In Hui Sanniang's words, Ancheng was once a prosperous place for growing mulberry trees and raising silkworms. Most of the Shu brocade silk came from Ancheng. In the glorious years, it could be said that every household in Ancheng raised silkworms, and the whole family would reel silk by candlelight every night.
Hui Sanniang couldn't help but look disappointed. She smiled bitterly and said, "It's a pity that since every household started boiling salt, such scenes are no longer seen. The mulberry trees that were everywhere in the past are gone, and it's rare to see people selling silk on the streets anymore."
There are fewer mulberry trees and fewer people raising silkworms.
But the land suitable for growing mulberry trees is still there, and the craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation by the people of Ancheng is still there.
Hui Sanniang suppressed her excitement and said, "From the foot of the mountain upwards, very old mulberry trees can be seen everywhere. These are readily available, and there is no shortage of craftsmen in Ancheng."
If we really want to change the area to a fruit orchard, we won’t be able to preserve the existing mulberry forest, and the fruits planted there may not grow well.
If the current sustainable situation is further changed, the results will be completely different.
Sang Zhixia quickly estimated the cost in his mind, then pondered for a moment before saying, "By craftsmen, do you mean people who can raise silkworms?"
“It’s not just about raising a child.”
Hui Sanniang casually pointed at the people busy at work in the fields in the distance and sighed, "Those elderly women, whether it's raising silkworms, twisting silk, or spinning silk into balls, are all top-notch experts. This skill can even be considered a family heirloom."
It’s a pity that the officials did not do their job properly, which almost caused such a good thing to be lost.
Hui Sanniang spoke to herself, fearing that Sang Zhixia might disagree. She rubbed her hands carefully and said in a low voice, "Boss, if you're worried, why don't we mark off a small area and try it out first?"
"Give me a little time, and I promise to recruit all the people for you and make something of it!"
Sang Zhixia felt a little amused and said playfully, "The farm is only hiring part-time workers now. After completing the assigned work, everyone has to go home."
"You only said it would take a while, so how long is that period of time?"
Even though Hui Sanniang knew that her job was not yet secure, her enthusiasm was not affected. She said with a resounding voice, "Five months!"
"In five months at most, I will make sure you see results!"
"Five months..."
Sang Zhixia took a sip of the tea Xu Yu handed her, and said jokingly, "Farm wages are paid daily. Isn't five months too long?"
“Not long!”
"Not long at all!"
Hui Sanniang said anxiously, "I don't need to be paid daily. I don't mind if you provide me with enough food for a month."
"As long as you are satisfied with my work, I will be paid the same salary in the future!"
Hui Sanniang is indeed a ruthless person who can spit back at those who ridicule her.
He spoke very fluently, and he had clearly laid out his future and future plans. What he meant was that he was dependent on Sang Zhixia and wanted to make a living from the farm.
Sang Zhixia didn't mind such straightforwardness, but found it quite interesting.
Sang Zhixia said, "Then what exactly do you want?"
"Everyone has their own desires, and no one is immune to this. Is it really appropriate for you to just provide food to fill your stomach?"
Hui Sanniang touched her nose sheepishly and whispered, "I want to be your errand boy, asking for a decent living."
Perhaps worried that her cover-up would displease Sang Zhixia, Hui Sanniang was extremely frank: "Your name is very well-known in Ancheng. If you mention the words 'Sanyou Farm', everyone will know it."
"My life is difficult and I am despised by others. It is difficult to find a way to survive elsewhere. I would like to ask for your protection. I just want to survive."
As long as you can find a job at Sanyou Farm, you can go out and hold your head high and say that you have a legitimate business. At least no one dares to bully you openly.
Hui Sanniang doesn't ask for anything else, she just wants this.
Sang Zhixia rubbed the tip of her index finger and said with a smile, "You're still young, and you have to find the right people and take care of so many things at the same time. Can you handle it?"
Hui Sanniang didn't realize what this meant for a moment.
Instead, the bearded man, who had been listening with his neck stiffened for a while, quickly pushed her away: "What are you still standing there for?"
"The boss is asking you a question, hurry up and answer it!"
Hui Sanniang stood up in delight and kowtowed to the ground without thinking: "Thank you, Master. I..."
"We don't have a rule of kneeling down at every turn here."
Sang Zhixia reached out and helped Hui Sanniang up, jokingly saying, "But the other rules are very strict."
"I'll arrange for someone to help you with what you said, is that okay?"
Hui Sanniang's personality pleases Sang Zhixia, but if she wants to get things done, just having a pleasing personality is not enough.
Simply put, Sang Zhixia doesn't trust the person in front of her that much.
She had to put a hoop on Hui Sanniang to prevent her from losing control in the future.
Hui Sanniang was so happy that she didn't know what to say. Her eyes were red as she kept saying, "Don't worry, I will be very obedient!"
"You saved my life. I'll do whatever you say, without hesitation!"
Sang Zhixia waved her hand, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, to interrupt her, and turned to look at the bearded men with hopeful eyes: "Are you here looking for work too?"
The bearded man, with a red face, touched the back of his head and smiled foolishly: "The boss has a keen eye."
"We're just rough guys, so we're probably not good at the delicate work of raising silkworms and spinning silk. But we can handle plowing the fields, feeding pigs, and herding cattle! We're strong, so we can do anything!"
What the farm lacks most is people who are energetic and willing to work hard, and such people are easy to find.
Sang Zhixia nodded to indicate that he accepted them all. Meng Pei, who followed him, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he saw the happy looks on the faces of his old friends.
Everything was arranged, so he didn't stay any longer.
Meng Pei didn't tell anyone when he left. He was in a hurry and knew at a glance that someone was waiting for him on the road ahead.
Sang Zhixia and Xu Yu took a walk around the farm, which was beginning to take shape. When they returned to their residence, they found that Mr. Qi had sent someone to deliver something to them again.
It is a thick stack of account books.
The person who brought the things was very cautious. He glanced at Xu Yu warily and whispered to him behind his back, "The owner of the manor has ordered that these things must not come into contact with anyone else's hands. You can only look at them."
Xu Yu: “…”
Sang Zhixia held her forehead with her hands, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "So what did Mr. Qi say about all this? Did he say anything else besides this?"
The visitor was wary of Xu Yu, but very frank with Sang Zhixia. He said, "The owner of the manor said that after he sends the rest of the people away one by one, he will come to personally examine your insights."
Now the person who was speechless became Sang Zhixia.
The visitor continued, "The owner of the manor said that even after getting married, one should not be too lazy. One should strengthen oneself and make continuous progress."
"Don't be lazy and let others do it, otherwise he will still be aggressive when he comes."
Sang Zhixia: "..."
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