"reason."
Faced with Lu Guoan's objection, Lu Yuan simply uttered two words.
"I'm old!" Lu Guoan's answer was simple.
Lu Yuan was puzzled, "What conflict would there be between you being old and Xiao Jun being my assistant?"
Lu Guoan said, "I'm too old to be the brigade leader anymore. It just so happens that Xiao Jun is back, so let him take over!"
Lu Yuan looked him up and down, then asked curiously, "Uncle, are you not up to it again?"
"puff--"
Everyone understood what he meant and almost burst out laughing.
Lu Guoan's face turned red, and he was so angry that he almost smashed the teacup in his hand. However, since there was tea in it, he thought about it and decided to let it go. Instead, he threw his work notebook at Lu Guoan instead.
"You're the one who can't do it!"
Lu Yuan caught the notebook that was thrown at him, smoothed it out, and put it back in front of Lu Guoan with a chuckle.
"If you can't say no, just say it properly. Why are you getting so worked up?"
Lu Guoan glared at him. Who on earth provoked this brat?
He turned his head away and snorted coldly, "I have other plans."
Lu Yuan: "Then tell me!"
“I see that your temple on the mountain is quite well-maintained, but it needs someone in charge. I’ll stay on the mountain from now on. I was wondering who to entrust the village affairs to, but now that Xiaojun is back, it’s perfect.”
Lu Yuan pondered. The mountain did indeed need someone in charge, and it had to be someone he could trust.
After all, there's no fixed amount in that donation box.
Furthermore, he intended to mold Old Liu into a venerable and otherworldly figure, making him a mascot in the palace.
Over the years, Old Man Liu has been taking spiritual spring water from the space, and Lu Yuan and Wen Moxue have also frequently used various herbs from the space to nourish his body.
The old man is in excellent health and full of energy. He doesn't look over 90 at all and is more energetic than many people in their sixties and seventies.
The old man's beard was half a foot long. Dressed in a long robe and holding a whisk, he really looked like an immortal.
By having him stay in the temple dressed like this, the legends that Lu Yuan made up would become more credible, and those who came to the mountain to pray for children or longevity would be more generous.
The accommodations on the mountain are no worse than those down below, and the food is all from the space itself, making it a great place to retire. However, the old man needs reliable people to accompany and take care of him.
Lu Yuan had been looking for a suitable candidate, but he had rejected them one by one. He was thinking that he would have to work hard to make a trip to the mountain every day. Unexpectedly, Lu Guoan took the initiative to offer to go to the mountain.
From any perspective, Lu Guoan is indeed a very suitable candidate, and at 55, he is of retirement age.
He's in good health, looks to be under 50, and can work for a few more years.
Thinking this way, Lu Yuan said it anyway.
Lu Guoan said irritably, "Give me a break. The village is developing at a rocket speed. There are more and more things to do. I'm being dragged forward by you. My old bones are about to fall apart. It's very tiring. I want to live a few more years. Let me go up the mountain to guard it and retire."
Since he had already said all that, Lu Yuan agreed.
"Alright, mention this to the commune leaders and recommend Xiaojun."
“If you go up the mountain, you’ll also have to change Aunt Hongmei’s job so she can come up the mountain to help with management.”
Lu Guoan was naturally happy that the elderly couple could stay together, but...
"Let's leave it for now. My second son's wife and my third son's wife are both about to give birth. We'll talk about it later."
“Alright, we’ll arrange that later. But I’m thinking of having Grandpa Liu come up the mountain with you, so he can look after you.”
Then he explained to everyone the reasons for letting Grandpa Liu stay on the mountain, and everyone thought his idea was very good.
When I got home and told Old Liu about it, he glared at me with a huff.
"You damned bastard! I'm an old man, and you still want me to make money? You swindler! You swindler!"
He was grumbling and cursing, but his actions betrayed him; he had already gotten up and started packing his things.
Lu Yuan chuckled and said, "What swindler? There's no such thing. It's just that the environment on the mountain is beautiful, the temples are well-built, and there's holy water. That holy water is a divine substance that can strengthen the body. You can drink it every day up there, and it will make you live to be a hundred years old."
Old Liu snorted lightly. Don't think he doesn't know where there is any holy water. It's just a health-enhancing potion they've prepared. He's been drinking quite a bit of it over the years.
He's so spoiled by that old man that he doesn't like drinking regular water anymore.
Going up the mountain to drink that medicine every day is a good thing, as long as you don't dislike someone for being old and useless and don't want them anymore.
Lu Yuan was actually worried that he might have such thoughts, so he kept an eye on his expression. When he saw that there was no disappointment or sadness on his face, he breathed a sigh of relief.
He said, "Don't go into the woods, old man. Although there are four mythical beasts guarding the woods and temples, I'm worried you might get lost."
"Also, you can do whatever you want up there. If you need anything, just tell Uncle Guoan. I will arrange for two caregivers to take turns with you."
Seeing how meticulously he had arranged things, Old Liu grinned from ear to ear, revealing his dentures.
He waved his hand impatiently, "Alright, I know, why are you being so long-winded, you grown man?"
Lu Yuan didn't argue, but smiled and helped pack the clothes.
Old Liu thought he talked too much, but he started nagging himself: "You have to worry about everything in the village, big or small. You should delegate things to others."
With this old man in charge at the temple, I guarantee you'll make a fortune.
I turned around and sat down next to the donation box in the side hall. If any of the wealthy tycoons who came didn't offer enough, I wouldn't give them the holy water.
Lu Yuan laughed, "Great job, old man! Whether our whole village can live the life of the rich in the future depends entirely on you!"
"You just wait and see!" The old man stroked his beard, looking smug.
The commune had no objection to Lu Xiaojun taking over as the brigade leader. The announcement was issued, and Lu Guoan and Lu Xiaojun had already handed over their work.
Lu Yuan then asked Wen Moxue to recommend a dozen or so clever people for targeted training.
Next month, a big boss from the port city will be coming to stay on the mountain, so we can't be careless about the food and lodging services.
The kitchen staff has been arranged; they are all hardworking aunties and grandmas from the village. The selected chef has also been trained by Lu Xiaoqin, and his skills are fully up to standard.
Service personnel must also be professional, and there are certain requirements for their posture, walking posture, speech, and smiles.
Lu Yuan trained more than a dozen people for a few days and finally standardized their attire, providing them with custom-made traditional Chinese clothing regardless of gender.
These people all have decent appearances and look elegant and have an ancient charm, unintentionally becoming a beautiful sight on the mountain.
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