The first stone of the day yielded jade, and everyone was overjoyed. However, this was just a lucky charm for their daily work; after that, they still had to go back to the mountains to continue carving stones.
Qin Baiyi looked at everything before him and found it all unbelievable.
Master Wen was going to supervise the mining operation, so Mo Qianshang led Qin Baiyi down the mountain, which also provided an opportunity for her to ask some personal questions.
How long are you going to stay this time?
Qin Baiyi walked ahead of Mo Qianshang: "It's hard to say, but I should be able to stay for a while longer. I just don't know if it will be convenient."
Mo Qianshang thought to herself, "This time he's quite open and aboveboard. He says he's my friend in front of others, but he wears a mask all the time, as if he's afraid others won't know his special identity."
Based on her guess, there was indeed no need to be too wary of him. Regardless of his identity, since he was there to protect these four children, there were some things she could turn a blind eye to.
"Such a big yard shouldn't be inconvenient, but if you don't have anything to do, how about you help me out?"
Qin Baiyi raised an eyebrow: "How can I help?"
Mo Qianshang's mind was racing with calculations: "Although I can't say I have a large family business now, I do have a lot of work to do. There aren't many people I can completely entrust to. Why don't you see what you can do and I'll give it to you?"
Her expression even had a hint of mischief: "If you're willing, I won't ask you for the money for the house, and I can even provide you with three meals a day, how about it?"
Qin Baiyi wouldn't be short of money, but he felt it was fine; it was good to be able to integrate into Mo Qianshang and the children's lives.
He nodded in agreement: "Okay, but is there anything I can do for you?"
Mo Qianshang began to recount her current business with great familiarity: "My land in Dongshan Village is now being managed by Aunt Shen's family. These farmers are all experienced in farming. Although their initial requirements were somewhat different from mine, and it took me some time to guide them at the beginning, they are doing a decent job now. Most importantly, the land has already grown."
“Aunt Shen’s family does a good job. The people there are very honest. I used to go there every three to five days, but now Aunt Shen comes every five days.”
"The other thing is my cooperation with Mengji Dim Sum Shop in the county town. However, they come to me to pick up the goods. I don't usually handle the sales, and it seems like I don't need anyone to be in charge of it separately."
Mo Qianshang said this, then looked back at the Qingping Mountain beneath her feet: "As for the mining on this mountain, as you can see, I live here myself, and Third Master Wen has been staying here to help me... Sigh, looking at it this way, it seems there's no place for you to use your skills?"
Qin Baiyi initially thought Bai Tian was giving a detailed explanation, but by the end, she felt that Bai Tian was only trying to explain Tao Kan's point.
Mo Qianshang suppressed a laugh: "What do you suggest we do? I can't exactly arrange for you to stay at home and help Sister Yao take care of the child, can I?"
Qin Baiyi replied, "Taking care of children is good."
If he could really be with the children, that would fulfill his wish, since protecting these four children is his responsibility.
Mo Qianshang rolled her eyes: "You wish."
What's the difference between having such a capable man stay home to take care of the kids and letting him lie around at home all day?
Besides, even if she had guesses about Qin Baiyi's identity, she couldn't guarantee that they were 100% accurate, so it was safer to keep him by her side.
"Why don't you come with me for now? Sister Yao has to work at home, and I always have to go wherever I want without anyone to do anything for me. Besides, I see that you are quite skilled and can protect me."
Qin Baiyi looked at Mo Qianshang, unsure whether to call her carefree or not. She didn't even know who she was, yet she dared to let him follow her like this. Besides, there were very few people in this world who could command him.
But he subtly shifted his gaze and replied, "That's fine too."
Mo Qianshang didn't care who he was. When they first met, he was hostile and sarcastic about the child, and she needed to make him run errands to calm her down.
"So what are you going to do today?"
Mo Qianshang thought for a moment and said, "There really isn't any for now. I plan to focus on opening the jade in the coming days. When autumn comes, the potatoes should start to grow, and I'll have to keep an eye on them when we dig them up."
Seeing that Qin Baiyi had no reaction, she turned her head and said seriously, "Don't take this lightly. All the jade produced in my workshop will be worth a lot when put together. Money can be a powerful motivator, so you really need to keep an eye on things for me."
Qin Baiyi naturally knew how profitable the jade trade was, and he was very familiar with Ruyuelou, which had stores in various places.
"With all this money you've earned, are you planning to specialize in the jade business in the future?"
Mo Qianshang shook her head: "Whether it's farming or trading jade, it's just a way to make money. You can do this business, but it's only one of the many ways."
"Oh, there's one more thing to put on the agenda, which is sending the children in the family to school."
Upon hearing this topic, Qin Baiyi was taken aback: "You want to send them to school?"
Mo Qianchang answered matter-of-factly, "Of course, all the children are of school age, and they should all go to school. Do you expect them to stay at home and farm?"
Qin Baiyi thought for a moment and said, "Or you could invite the teacher to your home."
Mo Qianshang shook her head without even thinking: "That won't do, it's different."
“I sent them to school. Reading and writing is one part of it, but school has more than that. They are there to study with many peers.”
Mo Qianshang explained her thoughts one by one: "We live halfway up this mountain, and the children don't have any other playmates of the same age. This is not good for their growth. People need to communicate and understand different people and more strangers in order to grow up slowly."
"On this premise, I hope they are with better people. The influence between people is mutual. As the saying goes, 'One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black.' I will definitely do my best to provide them with the best environment to study within my means."
Qin Baiyi knew she had a point, but he also had his own concerns. However, under the current circumstances, he had no right to persuade Mo Qianshang.
Mo Qianshang continued, "But speaking of this, I might have to prepare a new place to live in the county town, so that the children won't have to travel back and forth here every day. The journey is so tiring, I'm afraid they won't be able to concentrate on their studies."
Qin Baiyi suggested, "You can also check if there are any academies that offer accommodation."
Mo Qianchang's eyes lit up: "That's right!"
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