The cotton seedlings on Dongshan Mountain are about to be planted, and temporary workers have been recruited.
Song Yuehua looked carefully and found that Ma Yong and Tan Xiuxiu were also there.
The Ma family was relatively wealthy in the village. They had several acres of land and a cow. After farming, they would pull a ox cart in their spare time. Occasionally, Ma Yong would go to the county to work, and the family lived a pretty comfortable life.
When the village was recruiting temporary workers before, Ma Yong was not included, and Ma Ye thought that his boy was not liked by others.
Zhou Dafu was recruiting temporary workers there these days, and Ma Ye couldn't help but ask.
Zhou Dafu said helplessly, "Master Ma, what is the relationship between our two families? Whenever there is work to be done, I will always look for Yongzi first. If he doesn't want to come, there is nothing I can do!"
"He doesn't want to?" Master Ma thought he didn't hear clearly, so he asked again, "You said it was my brat who didn't want to?"
After getting the message from Zhou Dafu, Ma Ye returned home and called out Ma Yong who was brushing the old cow's back.
"When Dongshan was recruiting before, Zhou Dafu asked you, but you said you didn't want to go?" asked Master Ma.
Ma Yong wiped his hands and said, "We have a lot of work to do at home, where can we find the manpower to work for others?"
"We only have a few acres of land and a cow at home. What kind of work can you do?" Master Ma scolded angrily.
How could Ma Yong not know the situation at home? Recently, he has been thinking about finding some work in the county.
Ma Yong was happy to help Song Yuehua with work before because he was loyal.
But the meaning of recruiting workers is different. The price is clearly marked and he is a little embarrassed.
If it were someone else, it would be fine, but Daya was so young, he couldn't bring himself to call a teenage girl "boss".
After he finished speaking awkwardly, Ma Ye picked up the stick and started beating him without saying a word.
After beating him, he cursed, "What an idiot! It's not like the eldest girl has a bad relationship with us. If you were more motivated, you could be a manager like Zhou Dafu, and you wouldn't have to guard this small piece of land and depend on the weather for your life every day."
"Even outside, you still have to look at other people's faces. You have worked for so many years, can you still find an employer as kind as the eldest girl?"
Ma Yong still couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart, "The eldest girl is so young, Dad, if you let me work with her, I..."
Only then did Tan Xiuxiu understand why her husband did not go to Dongshan to work, and why he had nothing to do with signing a long-term contract.
This idiot!
"Ah!" Tan Xiuxiu threw herself at Ma Yong, punching and kicking him, cursing, "You idiot, don't even mention Zhou Dafu, even the Zong family kid and Liu Xue, how much money do they make a month?"
"One tael! One tael!" Tan Xiuxiu cursed while beating him.
She thought that others looked down on Ma Yong and were afraid that he would be upset, so the couple deliberately avoided talking about what happened in Dongshan when they gossiped. Who knew that it was actually this idiot who brought it upon himself.
Not only Ma Yong, but even Ma Ye was stunned.
Ma Yong laughed and asked, "Is it really one ounce?"
Tan Xiuxiu glared at him and said nothing.
Both my wife and father were so angry that they were speechless.
Ma Yong consoled him, "Isn't this the salary for being a steward? I'll just do the job. With Dafu backing me up, it's not my turn to be a steward. Don't you agree?"
Tan Xiuxiu was not convinced, "Then Zong Yi and Liu Xue can also be managers, why can't you?"
"Dongshan is so small, there is no need for so many managers. Liu Xue has a good relationship with Daya, so it's normal to let her be in charge. I've met Zongyi, and he is indeed better than me. Not to mention, Daya has good vision." Ma Yong said with a smile.
Tan Xiuxiu, "..."
"Go to Zhou's house later and tell them that you will go to work in Dongshan tomorrow. If the vacancy is full, you won't be paid. If it's not full, we'll add you." After saying this, Mr. Ma turned around and left without waiting for Ma Yong to speak.
Ma Yong looked at Tan Xiuxiu and said, "Does this mean there is no room for negotiation?"
Qin Xiuxiu stood up and said coldly, "Why don't you leave? When everyone finds everything, there will be no 20 cents left."
Ma Yong hurriedly followed and asked, "Why, wife, you want to go too?"
Tan Xiuxiu did not reply. She admitted that she was jealous. Her husband was a loser and it might not be his turn to be the manager in the future. Since her husband was not motivated, she would do it herself. As long as she performed well, the eldest girl would definitely consider her when choosing a manager in the future.
One tael of silver a month, that’s one tael of silver!
When Qin Xiuxiu saw Song Yuehua, she immediately stepped forward and greeted her enthusiastically, "Girl, come over here, let's plant this field together."
Song Yuehua went over and thought that Tan Xiuxiu wanted to chat with her, but after waiting for a long time, she saw Tan Xiuxiu working very hard.
Song Yuehua: "..." She was overthinking. She originally wanted to listen to some village gossip.
Zhou Dafu not only recruited 20 people, but also brought his own wife over. At the end of the day, everyone had backaches. Fortunately, they had a bowl of sticky corn porridge at noon, which made them feel more energetic when working.
Song Yuehua found that Qin Xiuxiu was really capable. After she finished planting her own ridge, she also helped her plant, which made Song Yuehua feel embarrassed.
After a few days, all the cotton was planted and the wages were paid, so Qin Xiuxiu went to find Song Yuehua.
"Girl, are you still hiring long-term workers? I..." Tan Xiuxiu finally mustered up the courage to speak, but she got stuck halfway through.
If Dongshan doesn't recruit people, it will be difficult for the eldest girl, but if she doesn't ask, she doesn't know when she will be able to go next time.
Song Yuehua understood and said with a smile, "If Auntie wants to do it, just hire her."
What a nice girl! Tan Xiuxiu was so touched that she nodded and said, "Do it, do it!"
Tan Xiuxiu worked efficiently. Song Yuehua said nothing to Zhou Dafu and took the person back to sign the contract. After signing the contract, Tan Xiuxiu held it in her hands with great joy.
At dinner time, Malone read it aloud in front of the whole family.
Ma Yong was stunned. "Didn't Zhou Dafu say that he didn't want long-term workers this time? How did you do it, wife?"
"Humph!" Tan Xiuxiu snorted, "Of course I fought for it myself."
Then he exaggerated how he behaved in front of Song Yuehua and how he asked Song Yuehua for a job, which caused Ma Yong to applaud.
"Wife, you are amazing. You are destined to be a manager!" Ma Yong said sincerely.
This actually made Tan Xiuxiu feel a little shy after hearing the praise.
Master Ma smiled and said, "Finally, we have someone who is not bad in our family. Not bad, not bad!"
When it was night, the couple was lying on the bed, and Ma Yong suddenly said, "Wife, you said I want to go find Daya, will she accept me?"
Tan Xiuxiu also wanted Ma Yong to go work on Dongshan Mountain together, but after thinking about it, she shook her head and said, "We have just finished our work and there is not much work to do. Why would you go? You don't even know when to pick a good time. Wait a little longer. When there is a shortage of people, you will be the first one to go. I will definitely ask you to go."
The corn and cotton have been planted, and Song Yuehua is a little tired. These days, she sleeps till dawn as soon as she hits the bed when she comes back.
Just as she was about to lie down today, Xiaoyu ran over and stuffed something into her arms, "Sister, that... isn't much, you can use it for household use!"
Song Yuehua opened it and saw that it was a bundle. Inside was a string of copper coins.
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