They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 235 Let them manage it
Xu Zhichun: Yes, I agree. Can't she take a break?

Entrusting 300 acres of fertile land to the Lou family? How could she be so foolish?

It's better to hand it over to a dog than to them.

“I have no intention of handing it over to someone else to manage. It’s my own land, so of course I’ll manage it myself.”

"If you don't rent it out, are you going to farm it yourself? Three hundred mu isn't just three mu. Is Madam Xu looking down on our family and just using this as an excuse?"

"Since I have bought so much land, I naturally have my own ideas, and you don't need to worry about them."

Aunt Lou sneered, "You instigated my daughter-in-law to divorce, and you even took my granddaughter away. Shouldn't you compensate me? Isn't Madam Xu afraid that she won't have a place in our Lou Family Village?"

“I don’t agree with that,” Xu Zhichun said, her face darkening. “What does your family’s divorce have to do with me? If I were that capable, would I still be here? This matter is non-negotiable, so don’t even think about it.”

As Xu Zhichun was walking out, the Lou family members stopped him without saying a word, saying, "Stop! You're not leaving until this matter is resolved."

Xu Zhichun didn't even look up: "Chunfen, help me push them away."

"Okay."

Liang Chunfen clapped her hands and glanced around. The Lou family members immediately remembered the powerlessness they had felt when she was dominated by her power, and their scalps tingled.

Before they could even react, Liang Chunfen easily pushed them all away, like an eagle catching chicks.

Xu Zhichun took the opportunity to leave with Butler Qin.

As they left Loujia Village in the Qin family's mule cart, Steward Qin hurriedly said, "Madam Xu, this matter of leasing land is indeed a big deal. I don't know what Madam Xu's plans are, but I suggest that Madam Xu not completely exclude Loujia Village from this matter. At least rent some land to the villagers. Madam Xu, next time you might as well prepare a small gift to visit the village head of Loujia and listen to his advice."

Xu Zhichun nodded and smiled: "Thank you for reminding me, Butler Qin. That's what I was thinking too."

"That's good, that's good." Butler Qin smiled and was relieved.

"If you need any help, Madam Xu, just go to the Qin family and call me. I will do my best."

"Thank you, Butler Qin."

Xu Zhichun did not intend to rely on the Qin family or Butler Qin from the beginning, after all, this was a family matter.

Butler Qin escorted her and Chunfen back to Liangjia Village before returning home.

When Mr. and Mrs. Qin heard the report from Steward Qin, they were not too surprised.

Madam Qin smiled and sighed, "If Madam Xu didn't care about anything and left everything to us, she wouldn't be herself. Steward Qin, you keep a close eye on things secretly. If anyone in Loujia Village is up to any dirty tricks, please help them deal with it."

Master Qin: "Solving it is one thing, there's no need to tell Madam Xu."

Master Qin doesn't like to do things that are too deliberate.

Do good deeds without expecting anything in return.

There's no need to make a point of mentioning it; doing so would be a waste of time.

Steward Qin respectfully agreed.

Xu Zhichun returned home, and after dinner that day, Liang Chunfen also came. She specially took her to Yang Ming and Zeng Xiaojuan's house.

The more than 40 mu of land we bought near Quanshan Village, and the 160 mu of land that we haven't had time to cultivate yet, also need someone to help manage them.

The konjac fields were already managed by Yang Ming and his son Yang Xiao'an, so Xu Zhichun simply handed over the management of this small farm to them as well.

It's very close and convenient.

To avoid implicating himself, Uncle Yang was willing to risk his life. It would be impossible for Xu Zhichun not to feel anything about it.

She felt very reassured that Uncle Yang Ming had gone to such lengths for her, entrusting her with the management of her land. Since they were all in the same village, it would be easy for them to let her know if they couldn't manage the land or encountered any difficulties.

Now that Uncle Yang Ming and Xiao Juan are married, Xu Zhichun no longer needs to avoid suspicion.

Yang Ming, Zeng Xiaojuan, and Yang Xiaoan were all stunned.

"This"

Is there such a good thing?

Yang Xiaoan's eyes lit up with excitement and joy. Afraid that her father would refuse, she couldn't help but gently tug at his sleeve and whisper pleading, "Dad."

Please say yes, please don't refuse!

Yang Ming's head was buzzing. He wanted to laugh, but his face was too stiff with excitement, and he stammered, "This...this...really? But...but...I'm afraid I won't be able to manage it well, what if...what if..."

Yang Xiaoan became anxious, "Sister-in-law Zhichun, my father and I will definitely do our best. If there is anything we do wrong, please tell us, and we will definitely correct it. We will definitely not let you down."

Zeng Xiaojuan didn't know what to say, but she nodded and smiled gently at Xu Zhichun, "Zhichun, you trust us so much, we should live up to your trust."

“Then it’s settled!” Xu Zhichun smiled. “Let’s set the monthly wage at two taels of silver. There will be additional holiday gifts for Mid-Autumn Festival and New Year. Wages will be increased when necessary. There’s no other work right now. Once the sweet potato and potato matters are settled, we can clear the wasteland first. We can discuss this in more detail in a few days.”

"Good good!"

"Good good!"

Yang Ming and his son nodded quickly.

After seeing Xu Zhichun off, Yang Ming and his son were still a little dizzy.

After stammering a few words, Yang Ming exclaimed in surprise, "We were so happy that we forgot to mention, isn't two taels of silver a bit too much a month?"

He wouldn't feel at ease carrying too much.

Yang Ming was really dizzy from eating two ounces a month.

He used to work hard all year and couldn't even save two taels of silver. Now he can earn two taels a month? He has some experience in managing the fields. Isn't it similar to managing a konjac field? There's practically nothing to do on weekdays.

It's like getting the money for free.

Yang Xiaoan smiled and said, "Dad, don't think too much about it. Sister-in-law Zhichun knows what she's doing. She must have her reasons for saying this. Let's just listen to her arrangements. Doing things well is more important than anything else."

Zeng Xiaojuan glanced at Yang Xiaoan and smiled, "Xiaoan is right. The most important thing is to do things well and avoid any mistakes."

Yang Xiaoan used to be too shy to look people in the eye and was always quiet and withdrawn. Now he is much more cheerful and capable. Looking at the bright-eyed and determined young man in front of her, Zeng Xiaojuan could hardly imagine what the villagers used to think of Yang Xiaoan.

It's obvious that Yang Xiaoan is better now.

The near-suicide of his father had a profound impact on Yang Xiaoan, and he suddenly realized that nothing matters except life and death.

What is there to be afraid of? What is there to fear? This family not only wants to live, but to live well!

He would seize any opportunity that presented itself.

Now that Sister-in-law Zhichun has given him the opportunity, there's no way he could possibly miss it.

Over the next few days, Xu Zhichun was very busy making konjac tofu and konjac noodles, so he hired Zeng Xiaojuan to help him.

Zeng Xiaojuan was also very sensible, only doing tasks such as washing, peeling, and cutting, and not getting close to anyone else.

Xu Zhichun decided to take care of the matter of the small farm in Loujia Village first.

(End of this chapter)