“Uncle, we’ll set off tomorrow to go to the valley where you live and bring them all back.”
Bai Houpu nodded and said, "Okay, we'll go tomorrow and bring them back as soon as possible so we can start taking care of the medicinal herbs in Hulu Valley."
"With no one tending to it for so many years, the medicinal herbs are probably overgrown and neglected."
Then, Bai Houpu took Silver Fox's hand.
“Xuanshen, your uncle has something to tell you.”
Silver Fox could tell from his excited eyes that it must be something good.
He quickly said, "Uncle, please tell me what happened?"
We fled along the way and took in orphans we encountered.
In recent years, we have consciously taken in quite a few orphans near Youzhou City.
They also bought many orphans and sixteen- or seventeen-year-old boys from human traffickers in Youzhou City and took them back with them.
There are over a hundred people in total.
Silver Fox was delighted to hear this.
"Uncle, this is great! We're short-handed right now!"
The medicinal herbs in Hulu Valley need to be planted and cared for by people.
This paradise is also severely lacking in people!
I also suggested that Aunt Lanzhen go to Youzhou City and buy a batch of servants.
After listening, Bai Houpu hesitated for a moment and then spoke to him again.
“Xuan Shen, the place where we first settled was a village with more than a dozen households.”
They also farmed the land in the mountains, but the terrain there was barren and they couldn't harvest many crops, so they mainly made a living by hunting.
When we first arrived at that village, everyone else had fled to escape famine, leaving only them behind.
I explained the situation to them and they readily accepted our explanation.
Of course, I didn't tell them the truth; I only said that my hometown was flooded and I had escaped.
They are all kind people and have helped us a lot over the years.
That mountain village is really not suitable for people to live in. What do you think?
Looking at Bai Houpu's questioning and expectant eyes.
Silver Fox said, "Uncle, I can't make the decision on this matter yet. I'll discuss it with Aunt Lanzhen later."
"It would be best if we could bring them here."
"Okay, okay, I'll discuss it with your Aunt Lanzhen in a bit."
The two chatted about everyday things for a while longer, and then Silver Fox spoke.
"Uncle, let's get off the boat and rest in my yard. We'll leave first thing tomorrow morning."
After the two of them came out, they saw Hua Zhixi.
He immediately asked Silver Fox, "Young Master, when are we going to bring Master back?"
Looking into his expectant and longing eyes.
Silver Fox patted his arm. "Uncle Hua, I'll arrange this matter after I bring my uncle and the others back."
Hua Zixi quickly said, "Young Master, I'll get everything ready in the next few days. As soon as you return, we can set off to bring Master home!"
"good!"
Silver Fox uttered only one word, his eyes brimming with tears again. In the moonlight, he could clearly see Hua Zixi's face as he struggled to suppress his grief.
He was so heartbroken!
"Uncle Hua, let's go together and rest in my yard. We'll set off again early tomorrow morning."
Hua Zixi brought five people with him, and when the seven of them arrived at the eleven trees...
Only Li Lanzhen, Xue Laohu, and Han Shunde were waiting for them.
Everyone else was persuaded by Li Lanzhen to go home.
Li Lanzhen looked at the person walking over with Silver Fox; he was probably around 50 years old.
She thought to herself that the person who could make Manager Hua bring her here to see Silver Fox at night must be someone he knew well, or someone he absolutely had to see.
"Silver Fox, are you done talking? Then go home. The food has been delivered to your yard."
"Wash up and eat, then you can talk."
Silver Fox came over and introduced her, saying, "Aunt Lanzhen, this is my uncle, Bai Houpu."
"Uncle, this is the Aunt Lanzhen I told you about."
Bai Houpu quickly stepped forward, clenched his fists, and bowed deeply to Li Lanzhen.
"Bai Houpu greets Madam Li. Thank you for saving Su Chen and Linglong and treating them like your own grandchildren. Thank you also for saving Xuan Shen!"
Li Lanzhen waved her hand and laughed.
"No need to thank me. It's fate that I'm here with the three children. Silver Fox was just saying he was going to look for you today, and here you are. It's wonderful!"
Are you going to pick up your family tomorrow?
Silver Fox nodded and said, "Yes, Aunt Lanzhen, my uncle and I will go to pick them up tomorrow."
Silver Fox then introduced Han Shunde to Bai Houpu.
"Uncle, this is Village Chief Han. Village Chief, this is my uncle."
The two greeted each other politely.
Bai Houpu said to Li Lanzhen, "Madam Li, I have another request."
Li Lanzhen nodded and said, "Please tell me, and if I can do it, I will do it."
Bai Houpu considered his words carefully before speaking, "It's like this, Madam Li, when we were fleeing, we ended up in a valley."
It was a small mountain village with more than 40 households, but more than 20 of them fled to escape famine, leaving only a dozen or so households in the village.
When we had nowhere else to go, they took us in.
These are kind people. Could you perhaps bring them here?
Bai Houpu asked cautiously.
Li Lanzhen did not immediately agree to his request.
She frowned and thought for a moment. She had originally planned to go to the human traffickers in Youzhou City tomorrow to see if she could buy a suitable person.
If these people are suitable, that would be even better.
They all lived as families and had lived with Bai Houpu and his family for more than ten years.
However, even so, they still need to sign a contract if they want to come here.
Once you settle here, you cannot leave at will.
Having figured out how to handle the matter, she spoke to Bai Houpu.
"Mr. Bai, it's like this, I'll go with you to meet them tomorrow. If they're suitable and want to come here, they'll have to sign a contract."
Of course, they didn't sign a life-or-death contract; they were still free. However, once they came here, they had to abide by all the rules and regulations and couldn't leave at will.
"If you'd like, I'll bring them along."
Hearing this, Bai Houpu felt relieved and laughed.
"Mrs. Li, thank you so much! They will definitely be willing to come!"
The group talked as they walked, escorting everyone into Silver Fox's courtyard.
Li Lanzhen and Han Shunde then turned and headed home.
As they walked, Li Lanzhen said to Han Shunde.
"Village chief, we have too few people here. Next spring, I want to plant 1,000 mu of wheat and 1,000 mu of rice."
We also plan to plant 1,000 mu of sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn.
The amount of land to be cultivated will increase year by year, so that all the land in this paradise can be planted with grain.
So, you see, what happened today?
Han Shunde chuckled, "Lanzhen, you don't need to worry about what I think. Do whatever you want, we'll listen to you."
As for who you bring into this paradise, whether you buy them or not, it's entirely up to you!
We all believe in you!
Li Lanzhen nodded silently, grateful for their unconditional belief in her.
She made a decision: from now on, she would lead everyone to a better life!
I will not let them down!
"Okay, thank you all for trusting me. I will not let you down and will lead you to a better life."
When Li Lanzhen returned to the courtyard, Han Yuemei hurriedly came out and looked at Li Lanzhen as she entered under the moonlight.
Han Yuemei ran happily to her, hugged her arms with both hands, and rested her head on her shoulder.
"Mom, why are you only coming back now? You must be exhausted after a long day. I've boiled some water, go wash up and go to bed."
The children are all asleep, so you can rest assured!
Li Lanzhen lowered her head and kissed Han Yuemei on the forehead.
"Okay~, my little darling, I'm so happy to have you by my side!"
Under the moonlight, Li Lianzhen couldn't see Han Yuemei's face; she was smiling rosy-cheeked, clearly shy.
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