Xiaolian then repeated what she had said.
"Didn't the employer ask any further questions?"
"No, sir, father, I think the master is a reasonable and good person."
At this moment, Zhou, Xiaolian's second sister-in-law, also spoke up.
"After all, the boss comes from the capital and is from a noble family. He has seen it all and probably sensed that there was something going on."
Brother Li's eyes lit up slightly upon hearing this.
"Then wouldn't Father be able to clear his name?"
"Nonsense!"
Old Master Li and Father Li both whispered at the same time.
Old Master Li said, "Even if the master believes it, that's because he's reasonable and won't hold it against us. How can we possibly have any other ideas?"
Sister-in-law Li quickly replied, "My husband is only thinking of my father."
The atmosphere immediately became somber again.
Xiao Lian pursed her lips and asked cautiously, "Then, Father, are you going tomorrow?"
Old Master Li said, "Of course we have to go."
He then said to his son, "The master probably wants to find an accountant. If you don't want to, then keep your job. If you still want to do it, then do your best. Don't think about the past anymore. If the master really doesn't mind, this is a rare opportunity for you."
Father Li naturally understood the reasoning behind it.
Having suffered that blow, now disabled and wasted many years, he has lost his confidence.
"Alright, everyone go back to sleep. Xiaolian, you should talk to your father about the situation and rules in the village."
Old Master Li got up, put his hands behind his back, and walked out, his expression sometimes solemn and sometimes relaxed.
The others exchanged glances and could only return to their rooms.
The next morning, as soon as Yun Zhiyi opened the door, she saw Xiao Lian waiting under the eaves.
Yun Zhiyi knew that this girl came before dawn, but she just wanted to see what she was going to do. Who knew that she would just wait there like an idiot.
"Master, you're up. Breakfast and hot water are ready. I'll go get them for you right away."
Yun Zhiyi watched the people rush away in a flurry, feeling both amused and exasperated.
Xiao Lian was quick on her feet and soon came over with another girl named Li Hong.
Li Hong hadn't really met Yun Zhiyi yet, and she was a little reserved following behind Xiao Lian.
Carefully set out the breakfast, then step aside.
Yun Zhiyi had already finished washing up in the space, but to avoid being exposed, she washed up again.
Thinking to myself, it seems I'll have to adjust my habits a bit in the future.
Breakfast consisted of plain congee, duck and bamboo shoot buns, a dish of braised chicken with mushrooms, and a dish of pickled radish.
Seeing that it was chickens and ducks again, Yun Zhiyi suddenly remembered.
From the time of the handover, she will be in charge of all purchasing for the village.
"Xiao Lian can stay."
Upon hearing this, Li Hong breathed a slight sigh of relief and quickly turned and left in small steps.
Yun Zhiyi picked up a steamed bun and took a bite.
Although it's just ordinary bamboo shoots and duck meat, you can tell the chef put a lot of thought into it; the taste and texture are both quite good.
She asked, "Has your father arrived?"
Xiaolian had originally planned to bring this up after she finished eating, but upon hearing this, she quickly replied, "Coming, coming."
"Let him come over."
When Li's father was brought in, Yun Zhiyi had just finished eating.
Xiaolian quickly stepped forward to clear away the tableware, wanting to stay but not daring to.
They could only slow down, but in the end, they were still driven away by Li's father's glare.
Yun Zhiyi pretended not to notice the subtle interaction between the father and daughter.
She brought out an abacus, pen, ink, and paper and placed them on the table.
"Sit down, I'll tell you, and you'll write it down."
Father Li sat down somewhat awkwardly and picked up his pen.
"Today, the village needs to purchase 10.3 catties of pork, 15.4 catties of mutton, 8.6 catties of wild game, 5 baskets of fruit (each basket weighing 20.2 catties), and 3 baskets of vegetables (each basket weighing 11.5 catties). The price is 25 coins per catty of pork, 40 coins per catty of mutton, 45 coins per catty of wild game, 10 coins per catty of fruit, and 6 coins per catty of vegetables. Calculate the total expenditure."
Father Li was initially a little nervous, but once he started writing, he became fully focused.
Yun Zhiyi watched him write swiftly and steadily, and couldn't help but nod in approval.
After she finished speaking, he put down his pen a few moments later, seemed to hesitate for a moment, and then went to move the abacus beads.
Then a string of numbers was announced.
Yun Zhiyi didn't say whether it was right or wrong, but just suddenly asked.
How good are you at mental arithmetic?
Father Li seemed somewhat surprised. After a slight hesitation, he cupped his hands and said, "I know a little bit."
"Three hundred and twenty-five taels and seventy-five cash plus four hundred and sixty-seven taels and eight cash plus six hundred and thirty-four taels and three cash, what is the total?"
Father Li recited the number almost without thinking.
Yun Zhiyi raised an eyebrow, as expected.
It's likely that the other party had already calculated the result by the time they finished writing it.
It seems that he has a strong ability to do mental arithmetic.
They really struck gold.
Originally, she only wanted to find an accountant for the estate, but now it seems that just being in charge of the estate's accounts is a waste of her talents.
But we'll have to see.
"Yes, the village is currently short of an accountant. Would you be willing to take the job?"
Father Li suddenly looked up, then quickly looked down again, trying to suppress the excitement surging in his chest, and stood up.
"Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity, I am deeply grateful and will do my best."
Yun Zhiyi nodded in satisfaction and brought over a small box.
"There are one hundred taels of silver in the box, as well as past account books and rosters. Please sort them out for me later. Your monthly salary is two taels of silver. Try it out for a month and see how it goes before making adjustments. The monthly salaries of the others have also been adjusted, and the lists are included."
As she spoke, she called out, "Xiao Lian."
Xiao Lian kept peeking around outside the courtyard.
She was startled when she heard her employer call her name.
Without thinking about how the employer knew she was outside, she quickly ran inside.
He glanced cautiously at his father, then said to Yun Zhiyi, "Master."
"Take Mr. Li to the accounting office. I'm going out later, so don't prepare lunch for me."
Xiaolian's breath hitched, and she looked sharply at her father. She instantly understood what was going on and was overjoyed.
"yes!"
When Mr. Li heard the long-lost greeting "Mr. Li," he was still somewhat dazed.
Her eyes were also a little red. She solemnly cupped her hands and bowed, emphasizing it again.
"Li Chengzhi will certainly do his best."
Yun Zhiyi nodded.
After the two left, she also got up and walked outside.
She still has to go to Lufeng City today.
Not long after she left, the people in the village were in an uproar.
The landlord actually hired Xiaolian's father as an accountant.
They only found out about this when they saw Li's father today while they were at work.
At the time, I thought Xiaolian was being too reckless.
Even though Xiaolian said she had explained it to her employer, they still felt the success rate was low.
After all, it's not difficult to find an ordinary accountant.
Regardless of whether there are any hidden reasons behind Li's actions, his reputation has already been damaged.
Even a normal person would have some suspicions.
It's a job involving managing money, after all; no one would feel comfortable entrusting it to an unreliable person.
Even Li's father himself thought so.
So even though he came with his daughter early in the morning, he wasn't very confident.
No one expected that the employer would hire him so easily.
Moreover, they entrusted him with the safekeeping of such a large sum of money.
At that moment, no one knew how intensely Li's father's emotions were fluctuating.
Putting aside the treatment, the trust he receives alone is enough to make him willing to serve him wholeheartedly.
It's like a traveler who has been wandering in the desert for a long time finally finding an oasis.
It represents more than just a job; it represents a rebirth.
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