"Liu Gen, Liu Peng, why do you two families disagree?"
Most of the villagers in Shangbei Village are surnamed Liu, including the village chief.
The Liu and Liu Peng families standing to the left of the village chief were also related. They were from the same clan, but their kinship had only been established for several generations.
"Village Chief, we're not trying to be special. We're just worried that if we want to reclaim some wasteland in the future, we won't have any land. We don't have much wasteland in Shangbei Village. If all of it is reclaimed by the Lin family, we won't have any left in the future."
The village chief glared!
Liu Gen said nice things, but in fact he just wanted more money.
Otherwise, why have they not reclaimed the hillock for so many years, but now suddenly say they want to reclaim it?
"Liu Gen, Liu Peng, let's put it this way. Since you two families don't agree, I won't force you. You just said that you two families also want to reclaim wasteland. How many acres do you want to reclaim? I can ask the Lin family to set aside that much area for you."
"However, the wasteland is left to you. You will not receive any of the money the Lin family will use to compensate the villagers. Not only that, you must also reclaim the wasteland left to you before the next Chinese New Year."
When the villagers who agreed with Lin Jiuyue to reclaim the wasteland heard the village chief's words, they looked at the Liu Gen and Liu Peng families as if they were joking.
Do Liu Gen and Liu Peng really think they're the only ones with brains? They're still thinking of asking for a higher price! They don't even consider the Lin family's origins!
Putting aside the fact that the Lin siblings had noble support behind them, the fact that they were the first to reach Shangbei Village among so many people fleeing famine showed that they were not simple characters.
The Liu Gen and Liu Peng families really made a wrong calculation this time.
After hearing what the village chief said, the Liu Gen and Liu Peng families looked at each other awkwardly.
"Village chief, aren't you making things difficult for us?"
The village chief frowned.
"Liu Gen, Liu Peng, what's going on between you two families? Are you deliberately looking for trouble here?"
"Village Chief, what are you talking about? How could we be deliberately looking for trouble? You said before that you would never force the villagers on this matter. How come when it comes to us, it seems like we are deliberately looking for trouble?"
The village chief glared at Liu Gen.
"Just now I asked you how many acres of wasteland you wanted to reclaim, but you refused to mention it and said that I, as the village chief, was making things difficult for you."
After the village chief finished speaking, he turned and asked the villagers on his right.
"Everyone is here. Everyone knows what's going on. Have I, as the village chief, made things difficult for them?"
"No!"
As soon as the village chief finished speaking, the villagers shouted in unison, and Liu Gen was so angry that his teeth were almost broken.
At this moment, Liu Peng saw that something was wrong, so he pulled his family members and quietly stood to the right of the village chief.
Liu Gen's family was now isolated and helpless.
"Liu Peng, didn't we agree on this? You...!"
Seeing that the villagers' eyes were all on him, Liu Peng smiled awkwardly.
"Haha, Liu Gen, I suddenly feel that what the village chief said makes sense. That small hill has been there for so many years, and no one has reclaimed it. What's more, even if we reclaim it, we won't be able to grow anything. It's better to leave it to the Lin family."
"Besides, my family doesn't have many strong laborers, and we can't cultivate much land."
Liu Gen: ...
Good, good, good! Very good!
Originally, the two families had agreed to hold on tight until the Lins raised the price, but who knew this guy wouldn't be able to hold on even for a short while! Now he's been made a nobody! I'll take this grudge for now.
Liu Gen realized that his situation was hopeless and immediately changed his strategy.
"Village Chief, since everyone agrees to leave the hill to the Lin family, I will listen to everyone and not give up the wasteland."
Seeing that Liu Gen finally gave up insisting, the village chief nodded.
"Since everyone agrees to leave the hill to the Lin family for cultivation, then this matter is settled."
After the village chief finished speaking, he turned and looked at Lin Jiuyue.
"Ms. Lin, look, everyone has agreed to reclaim this hill for your family."
Lin Jiuyue smiled at the villagers.
"September would like to thank everyone here. If September can cultivate the wasteland and grow something, I will definitely not forget your kindness. If I can make money, I will bring my fellow villagers to make money together."
When the villagers heard Lin Jiuyue's words, they all smiled, regardless of whether what Lin Jiuyue said was true or not.
"Miss Lin, it's great that you have this intention. We, the villagers, are all honest farmers and don't say nice things. We are satisfied that you are thinking about us."
Lin Jiuyue nodded.
Most villagers are simple people, so I understand that some want to gain more benefits for themselves. If I were in their shoes, I would probably do my best to gain benefits for myself. It's human nature.
"Since everyone agrees, I'll bring the things and copper coins over tomorrow. Once everyone signs and seals their agreement, you can get the money."
Lin Jiuyue waved his hand, acting like a landlord.
When the villagers heard that they could get the money so quickly, smiles appeared on their faces.
"Don't worry, you can pay after the land is reclaimed."
The village chief waved his hand and persuaded.
If I give the money tomorrow, when the time comes to reclaim the land, those ungrateful people in the village might cause trouble.
Lin Jiuyue waved her hand.
"Village chief, these copper coins must be given to the villagers first. They support me so much, I can't let them wait too long. I believe that the villagers of Shangbei Village are reasonable."
Lin Jiuyue spoke the nice words first, making Liu Gen, who had wanted to object before, blush.
"That's fine."
After the village chief finished speaking, he turned to look at the villagers.
"Fellow villagers, this land reclamation doesn't require any benefits to anyone, but the Lin family doesn't want the villagers to suffer losses, so they gave the money to the villagers in advance. Everyone should not make trouble when the time comes."
When the villagers heard this, they quickly agreed.
"Don't worry, village chief. We are all honest farmers and will never be disloyal or unjust."
The village chief nodded with satisfaction.
"Since everyone agrees, let's disperse. We'll still be here at noon tomorrow at this time. In order not to delay everyone's work, each household can send one person to collect the money."
After the village chief finished speaking, he waved his hand and told the villagers to disperse.
After the villagers dispersed, Lin Jiuyue followed the village chief to his home and asked the village chief to confirm the list of villagers in Shangbei Village before returning to the town.
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