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“Are there any rumors in the village about Xie Kui?” Rong was worried about any negative talk about her husband.
“There are definitely some, but most people understand the situation. If Xie Kui didn’t care about our village, he wouldn’t have helped us buy high-yield seeds before,” Xie Kui could have just bought high-yield seeds for his own family if he didn’t want to help the village. There was no need to involve the entire village.
Rong felt reassured upon hearing this. Seeing her concern, Xie Kui said with a hint of helplessness, “Wife, I don’t care about what others say, and you shouldn’t worry too much either.”
He would help when he could, but ultimately, it was up to Xiao He to decide when and how to help. Even if he did talk to Xiao He, it would be futile if the land here wasn’t suitable.
As for whether there were people who had negative opinions about him, he truly didn’t care much about that.
His lack of concern did not mean that Rong herself was unconcerned. Helplessly, she said, “You are just too carefree.”
“I’m not being carefree.”
Watching the two of them argue, Rong’s parents couldn’t help but laugh. They were just like they were when they were young, always arguing, but their relationship only grew stronger with time.
As the family chatted, Rong’s older brother returned.
“I’ve found the workers. They are all hardworking and won’t cause you any trouble. You can rest assured,” he assured them.
“We naturally trust your judgment,” Xie Kui said with a smile.
“Let’s go over there tomorrow morning and tidy up the place where they will stay,” Rong’s brother suggested.
“Alright.”
The next morning, the villagers from Rong’s village who were going to work were waiting at the village entrance. Twenty people were found, and two carts were arranged, along with Xie Kui’s cart, which was sufficient.
The cooks were Rong’s sister-in-law and two other women from the village.
After arriving at Xie’s village, the people from Rong’s village were a bit excited.
After arriving at Xie’s village, the people from Rong’s village were somewhat envious. This place was really nice.
Upon reaching Xie Kui’s old residence, they all pitched in to prepare. With five rooms, four were designated for the men, and the remaining one was naturally for the women who would be cooking.
After tidying up the place, Xie Kui took the workers to see the swamp.
“This is it.”
“It’s quite large. It’ll probably take about ten days to finish digging,” earning eight hundred wen in ten days was already a high wage.
“That’s fine. I’ll inform Xiao He, and we can start working tomorrow.”
“Alright.”
After showing them the site, Xie Kui went to Wang Jinhe’s house to inform her, “Xiao He, the workers have arrived. We can start working tomorrow. I’ve taken them to see the site, and it will probably take about ten days. I’ve found twenty people this time.”
Wang Jinhe nodded. “We have about enough workers now.”
“Since the workers have arrived, we’ll start tomorrow. As for the expenses for food and supplies, Uncle, keep a record, and I’ll settle it with you after we’re done,” Wang Jinhe said with a smile.
Xie Kui frowned disapprovingly at Wang Jinhe and said, “What are you saying, child? Are you worried that you won’t pay me?”
“I know you wouldn’t worry about that,” Wang Jinhe replied with a smile.
“That’s right.”
“By the way, Xiao He, aren’t you planning to find people to raise silkworms later? Would Rong’s village be suitable? It’s perfect for planting mulberry trees,” Xie Kui asked Wang Jinhe, thinking of the matter.
“Of course, it would be.”
Every place Xie Kui recommended was indeed suitable for what she wanted to do. If he said it was suitable, then it definitely was.
“Xiao He, thank you.”
“Uncle, there’s no need to be polite. I know that the places you recommend are definitely the most suitable,” Wang Jinhe responded.
Xie Kui sighed lightly and said, “Only you would trust me like this. If it were someone else, they would probably think I had taken money from them to help in this way.”
In reality, he hadn’t taken anything; some people just didn’t believe that.
Are there some people in Rong’s village who think that if they didn’t pay him, he wouldn’t consider helping Rong’s village?
Seeing Xie Kui’s nostalgic expression, Wang Jinhe raised an eyebrow and asked, “Uncle, are you feeling wronged over there?”
“Not really, just feeling a bit emotional,” Xie Kui replied.
Wang Jinhe quickly understood what was going on. “It seems that some people in Rong’s village think that you have ulterior motives for not approaching them.”
Xie Kui looked at Wang Jinhe in dismay. It seemed that nothing could escape Xiao He’s notice.
“I don’t really care about these things, Xiao He. It’s just a bit disappointing to hear some people’s words,” Xie Kui said after a moment of silence.
When they left today, the villagers were watching nearby, and some of them were making insinuations, saying that these workers got the opportunity because they paid him. But was that really the case?
Not at all. Almost every household sent someone, except for those with bad character. But how many people actually noticed that? They only saw that no one from their own family came to earn money. Why didn’t they think about the reasons behind it?
“Uncle, human nature is often like this, but most people are still good,” Wang Jinhe said, not knowing how to comfort Xie Kui.
“You’re right. Everyone who came this time is a skilled worker. Almost every family sent someone. Only those who are untrustworthy didn’t come. My eldest brother-in-law helped find these workers. He knows who works efficiently,” Xie Kui explained. Everyone came to earn money, and with such high wages, if some untrustworthy people came, it would tarnish the reputation of Rong’s village. How could they come to work and earn money in the future?
“I naturally trust you, Uncle.”
“Then I thank Xiao He for her trust in me.”
“I can indeed allow Rong’s village to raise silkworms, but it’s a delicate job. If they don’t handle it properly, they won’t be able to earn money,” Wang Jinhe clarified. Moreover, there is the initial stage of planting mulberry trees to consider.
“Naturally, we can give them the opportunity, but whether they make good use of it is up to them. As for the rest, we can’t control it,” Xie Kui thought it through. He could only provide them with an opportunity, but how they handle it in the future is up to them.
Wang Jinhe smiled and didn’t say anything, as it was indeed the truth.
The opportunity can be given, but whether they can seize it depends on their abilities.
The next day, the twenty workers arrived early to start work. When Wang Jinhe arrived, they were already getting started.
“Let’s all start digging inside. As for the mud and silt, it’s on my family’s land. Just move it all inside,” Wang Jinhe instructed.
“Alright.”
As they began digging, they found loaches, some eels, and even a few crayfish. “County Princess, what should we do with these?” There were too many of these creatures, and they needed to be cleared out.
“I’ll have someone bring some buckets to collect them all,” Wang Jinhe naturally wouldn’t let go of these valuable finds.