After the children returned home from work, they told their families in detail the rules that Tian Sangui had set for them that afternoon.
Parents are filled with regret; they've slapped their thighs until they're bruised.
I regret listening to Zhang Gui's nonsense; I've lost several tens of coins.
"Hey, are you done with the work? Is there anything else to do tomorrow?"
The woman held a swaddled baby in her arms, had a toddler strapped to her back, and held her eight-year-old son's hand in one hand, earnestly inquiring about Qian Luzi's situation.
I hope to seize the opportunity and get on board as soon as possible.
The entire Tian family was also concerned about this.
Hearing Tian Gouwa's report, everyone in the room resented Tian Laosi.
Especially Yun Shi, whose drooping eyelids covered most of her eyes, making her look gloomy and obscure.
"It was all Zhang and that wicked girl who instigated it, otherwise the fourth son wouldn't have fallen out of love with his mother."
"Now that he's making money, he'd rather spend it on outsiders than go back to his old house to see his parents."
As Yun spoke, she began to cry and sob, her hands resting on the wooden chair handles and her head buried in the back of her hands, heartbroken and blaming Tian Laosi's family.
“My mother raised him with great difficulty, helped him get married and have children. Now that he’s doing well, he’s become arrogant and listens to his wife’s instigation, and he won’t come to see me anymore.”
“Mother, I told you back then that we couldn’t let the fourth son divide the family property, but you two wouldn’t listen. Sigh, now that they have money, they only give it to outsiders and not to us. We can only watch helplessly.”
Tian Lao Er regretted his actions. Although he verbally opposed Lao Si's division of the family property, he did not try to persuade him to stay.
After all, his family fortune was meager, and he was happy to see one less brother to share the inheritance.
Who would have thought that the fourth son would later become wealthy, and so quickly at that?
He gave away those hundred-odd coins to outsiders without a second thought, and he couldn't remember giving a single one to anyone in the old house.
It seems that the fourth brother's heart has really changed; he's become an ingrate.
Tian Lao Er kept muttering to himself about giving money to outsiders, but he didn't mention the fact that outsiders did the work.
In his eyes, it was as if Tian Laosi's family was doing charity work and giving money to the villagers, which was why he hadn't thought of them.
As Yun felt increasingly resentful, she suddenly stood up, her eyes sharp and her voice firm, and said, "Tomorrow, our whole family will go and help the fourth son. Others get ten coins a day, but as a family, we should get at least thirty coins."
Upon hearing this, Wang's eyes darted around as she flattered Yun.
"Mother is truly wise! Logically speaking, you are the fourth son's biological mother and father. If he were a dutiful son, he should give each of you one hundred coins. That would be perfectly reasonable!"
"Besides, Father and Mother just enjoy the cool air on the mountain, so I suppose Fourth Brother wouldn't want you two to go out and work in the fields."
Qin's mind also started to work.
The elderly couple, who had been flattered by their two daughters-in-law, seemed to be daydreaming about tomorrow, completely lost in their own world.
With the crowing of roosters and chirping of birds, it was already broad daylight. The Tian family, full of energy, dressed neatly, ate some cornbread, and set off in a grand procession towards the mountain described by Gouwazi.
At this moment, the hilltop was surrounded by villagers, all vying to do the work for Tian Sangui's family.
The men argued fiercely, their faces red with anger, while the women trampled on each other to snatch the calligraphy brush from Tian Sangui's hand, drawing a stroke of their own name in the process, even tearing other people's hair in the process.
The scene was extremely chaotic at one point.
She was so anxious yesterday that she couldn't find anyone, and today, with crowds everywhere, she's still getting a headache.
"Afraid!"
"Enough!"
Tian Sangui slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Those who want to work, line up at the back. Those who don't want to line up, go home now. Stop chattering and giving me a headache."
Don't underestimate Tian Sangui just because he's young; when he gets angry, he's incredibly intimidating.
The chaotic scene immediately quieted down and became orderly.
They dared not be chaotic on the surface, but they still argued about who would win in private. For example, they had to be ahead of their enemies in line, otherwise they would not get paid and would be laughed at by their enemies.
Tian Sangui didn't care how they secretly competed with each other. As long as they didn't make a scene in front of her, she couldn't be bothered with the rest.
When the Tian family arrived, they saw a long procession at the foot of the mountain. The Tian family didn't take the procession seriously and charged ahead to meet Tian Sangui.
"San Gui, your uncle and his whole family have come to help you. Shall we go in first?"
Tian Sangui was astonished; it was rare for the Tian family to be so kind and reasonable.
No matter what, such a precious spirit should not be suppressed. Tian Sangui returned the favor with a friendly expression and politely invited the dozen or so members of the Tian family into the mountain gate.
The Tian family was very proud, and they swaggered inside in front of the villagers who were lining up.
That smug look of his was truly the envy of many.
"Tian Sangui, you can't just treat them like this because they're your grandparents!"
The man was unconvinced. He argued for a long time but still couldn't get in. Why could the Tian family just swagger in?
Moreover, Tian Sangui announced early in the morning that the number of workers was limited and would be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Isn't this blatant favoritism towards his own people?
"You don't like it? If you dare to call them 'father' and 'mother' in public, you'll be my uncle, and I'll let you in without a word. Shall you call them?"
"This...this is making things difficult for people!"
"Then just line up in your queue. If it's your turn, go in; if it's not, go home. Why make such a fuss!"
If they hadn't been fooling around so much, we would have already finished registering names and started working. Who would want to waste time here?
Upon entering the Tian family home, Tian Lao Er reminded the elderly couple, "Dad, Mom, shouldn't we negotiate the price with Lao Si and the others first?"
To avoid any unforeseen events on the way to victory, wouldn't that be better?
Before Old Master Tian could speak, Madam Yun gave Tian Lao Er a sharp tap on the head with a pair of chestnuts.
"Are you stupid? What if that crazy girl gets upset and kicks us out?"
"With so many people at the door, aren't you ashamed?"
Wang asked, "So, what does Yiniang mean?"
Yun rolled her eyes at Wang, thinking, "That idiot Wang is so clueless when it matters."
"Of course, we should work first, and then bring it up when it's time to settle the bill. By then, it will be too late for them to back out."
"No matter how crazy that girl is, she can't just kick us out in front of others while we're doing all the work for free, can she?"
"Oh~"
"Mother's idea was farsighted. I should learn from her!"
Tian Lao Er understood what Yun Shi meant, and then impatiently nudged Qin Shi beside him, telling her to learn from Yun Shi and stop being such a dullard and silly person.
Because the elders were all present, Qin could not lash out at Tian Lao Er in front of others, so she could only glare at him and endure it for the time being.
Following the formation of the child soldiers from yesterday, they were lined up in a row, with the boys in front, the girls behind, and the children following behind.
Ten people were chosen to collect weeds. At the signal to start, everyone bent down and quickly shoveled at the weeds and stones under their hands.
At this moment, Tian Laosi walked up to Tian Sangui and whispered to her, "Sangui, your grandparents are old and not suitable for this kind of work. In this hot weather, if something bad happens, it will be a loss!"
Tian Sangui thought about it and realized that it made sense. She couldn't just make things difficult for herself. Losing two elderly people wouldn't matter; she could fill in.
"Alright, you take them to the shed to rest, I'll take their place!"
Old Tian was relieved to see how sensible his daughter was, and strode ahead to lead his parents to the shady shed.
Hearing what the fourth brother said, the old couple were overjoyed.
Turning around and taking advantage of a moment when no one was looking, he exchanged a glance with his son and daughter-in-law, indicating that their plan was under control and telling the younger generation to be careful.
Following the fourth brother to the shed to cool off and drink water, he secretly rejoiced and began counting the money that was about to be in his hands. The two of them together would receive two hundred coins, plus the thirteen younger members.
I received 330 coins! Hahaha, I'm rich! I'll have to buy a jar of good wine tonight to celebrate!
Old Master Tian leaned back in his chair, his cloudy blue eyes gleaming with a greedy glint of impending triumph.
Sigh, if he could have a job like this every day, Tian Dewang would be laughing in his dreams!
Hahaha!
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