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Chapter 133 - 133 133 Doubts and Exchange(2)_1
Chapter 133 - 133 133 Doubts and Exchange(2)_1
?Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Doubts and Exchange(2)_1 Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Doubts and Exchange(2)_1 “Come to work the day after tomorrow. In the meantime, gather firewood from the mountain to make fires and clean yourselves up,” Lin Ziyin said, frowning at the sight of their tattered clothes.
Looking down at their own worn-out clothes, those who came were too embarrassed to respond.
With her instructions, besides helping the old man keep an eye on things in the fields, these people spent the rest of their time voluntarily gathering firewood from the mountain.
The villagers were particularly interested in the Lin Family’s purchase of people, but given how the Lin family now stood, ordinary people couldn’t easily inquire.
Only Lady Bai and Lady Zhang couldn’t keep their curiosity at bay.
The reason being, they feared that once the Lin Family had enough manpower, their sons and husbands would be driven out.
Truth be told, working for the Lin Family was very important to them. Besides, seeking work outside entailed tolerating people’s unreasonable demands, potential wage deduction, as well as lower pay than what the Lin Family offered. Moreover, they could enjoy hot meals at home as they lived nearby.
All in all, working for the Lin Family had countless benefits.
The good times just began when the Lin Family bought their own people, so wouldn’t the Bai and Wu families be worried?
Lou Zheng also wanted to ask, but as a grown man, he couldn’t swallow his pride and come over to ask directly.
After some thought, the women from the Bai Family and the Wu Family came over to make inquires.
“Ziyin, with so many people in the house, you must need a lot of food, right?” Lady Bai took the lead.
“Isn’t it obvious? Didn’t Changshu buy a lot of grain and bedding from the market yesterday?” Lady Zhang responded, forcing a smile.
Lady Bai looked at Lin Ziyin, hesitating to speak and seeming troubled.
“What’s on your mind, sister?” Lin Ziyin was the first to ask.
“With more people at home, the expenses must have increased significantly. Ziyin, your sister-in-law won’t beat around the bush. Just give me a straight answer: Do you not want my brother Bai and the others to work for you?” Lady Bai asked nervously, blushing without daring to meet Lin Ziyin’s eyes.
“Auntie, I know your family’s situation too. If it’s too hard for you all, just let them go home. At most, they’ll have larger workloads at the market,” Lady Zhang sighed, ” Everyone’s life is difficult. I won’t hold you back.”
“That’s also what I’m thinking,” Lady Bai agreed.
Lou Zheng’s eldest daughter-in-law, Lady Wei, was blushing and anxiously looking at Lin Ziyin without speaking. Thanks to the Lin Family, they’ve saved up some silver over the past few months. Lady Wei’s mother-in-law was kind enough not to take their silver offerings.
She had already discussed with Wu Dali that once they saved up enough silver, they would send their son to school.
But these good times seem to have passed too quickly…
Lin Ziyin observed their reactions and couldn’t help but laugh out loud. She could understand the anxiety of Lady Bai and the others. Life wasn’t easy for farmers, and when they finally found work close to home, it was hard to let go.
“Ladies, stop fretting over nothing.” She looked at the women and said, “I have other plans for the people I bought. Of course, I will arrange for a few of them to go to the oil mill, but Bai and Wu brothers, I am definitely going to keep you all here. Rest assured.”
“Really?” Lady Bai and the others were joyous.
“Isn’t it too much of a burden to support so many people?” Lady Zhang asked concerned about the Lin Family’s living situation, “A big group of people would require a lot of food each day.”
“No worries, in a few days I will arrange work for them,” Lin Ziyin explained with a smile, “There will be no idle hands. Who knows, even you ladies might end up coming over to help.”