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

Chapter 339 Hiring the He Family Escort Agency
Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "If Chief Escort He has no other plans, then everyone should go."

Granny Qin Qing: "Head镖头 (Head镖头 is a镖头 is a term of endearment for镖头), although our lady has always been kind to others, there are always people who look down on our family because of our small size and our lady's youth, and they always try to cause trouble for us. Just yesterday, the Qi family's steward actually came to our estate to ask about the cotton. I don't know what they're up to! Head镖头 is a kind man, so please just listen to what I have to say and don't spread it around."

"Alas, no wonder our lady is worried! So it's always best to be more careful and thorough in everything."

Xu Zhichun: "The old lady is right, this batch of cotton is very important to me."

If this year's harvest is bountiful, we will definitely expand the scale next year.

Furthermore, this is also a good thing that benefits the local area.

She wanted to grow stronger step by step, so that everyone would feel respect and admiration when they mentioned "Madam Xu," and would never dare to harbor any ill intentions.

He Biao Tou couldn't help but feel a little sympathy.

Although Madam Xu enjoyed great glory, compared with truly wealthy families, her foundation was indeed too shallow.

The Qi family has the backing of Magistrate Fan, a true fifth-rank official. No wonder they dare to be so arrogant.

It seems that Madam Xu rejected the Qi family's idea of ​​taking the cotton, but He, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of the Qi family, also knew a bit about them. The family looked amiable, but they weren't very cunning.

They wouldn't dare to do it openly, but it's hard to say whether they would do it secretly. As long as they do it cleanly, it won't matter if Madam Xu has any suspicions.

Because of Fan Tongzhi's influence, even if Madam Xu were to file a complaint with the authorities, the local county magistrate would certainly just give her a perfunctory response.

No wonder Madam Xu came to hire him.

He should fulfill his duties in his position; if he agrees, he will do his utmost to protect everything on the estate.

“Since that’s the case, I’ll gladly accept your offer. Since Madam Xu trusts me, I will take on this mission.”

"Alright, thank you for your hard work from now on, Chief Escort He!"

"Don't dare."

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Both parties discussed and drafted the contract terms on the spot, and signed the contract immediately. Xu Zhichun paid one month's salary in advance, and He Biaotou promised to handle and arrange the affairs of the escort agency and come over in two days.

When Xu Zhichun left the He Family Escort Agency, his steps were much lighter.

Manager Mao chuckled and said, "He is a highly regarded and capable镖头 (bodyguard/escort). With the He family镖局 (escort agency) stationed at our manor, I can feel more at ease. Madam is so thoughtful."

Manager Mao wholeheartedly supports this.

That kind of cotton is nothing other than the most unique cotton ever made.

He had been the steward of the farm for half his life and knew everything about farming. Even if he had never seen cotton seedlings before, he knew they must be of excellent quality just by seeing how strong and robust they were.

The better you are, the more likely you are to attract jealousy.

Especially the Qi family.

When He Biaotou told his family about it, they were all overjoyed.

After a series of unexpected events, the He Family Escort Agency is finally able to continue operating! Excellent, that's wonderful!
Although their house is located in the county town, the place they bought with their savings was actually quite remote because the escort agency needed a large enough space to practice martial arts, store various items, and arrange accommodations for the escorts. Remote places are cheaper, after all.

This piece of land is completely useless in the city; even if the security escort agency is no longer established, it cannot be turned into a shop.

It's actually quite awkward to be a city dweller.

Now we finally have the money to keep us going, and we don't have to sell this worthless house anymore! Maybe things will slowly improve once we get through this difficult time?
At that moment, they were unaware that their good days were indeed slowly beginning.

The family discussed that Madam He, her daughter-in-law Bai, and their daughter He Miao would live in the house with their eldest son He Cong's two children, while He the镖头 (bodyguard) and his two sons and six bodyguards would all go to live on the estate.

He, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), didn't take a single penny more than his share of the six镖师's monthly wages, letting them keep it all themselves. They hadn't abandoned the He family镖局 (bodyguard/escort agency) during its most difficult time, and the He family was extremely grateful.

Moreover, the three of them, father and sons, received more than ten taels of silver a month. Madam He and her family could live very comfortably in the city with only three taels of silver.

For ordinary days, less than two ounces is enough.

The bodyguards were also surprised by how quickly things had turned around, and they were all overjoyed.

Three taels a month, I can bring it home to my family tomorrow when I go home. Three taels of silver will last me a long time. I can save it every month from now on, and I won't have to worry anymore.

Someone couldn't help but laugh and sigh, "If Madam Xu were to continue growing cotton next year and the year after, and continue to hire us to guard it, that would be wonderful!"

Everyone laughed, saying, "Dream on!" and "What are you dreaming about?"

But it’s not impossible.

If Madam Xu really has any requests at that time, they would be very happy to oblige.

Two days later, He Biaotou and his nine men, leading three large, proud dogs, officially arrived at their posts.

As previously agreed with Xu Zhichun, He Biaotou and his nine companions entered the manor as long-term laborers, concealing their identities and keeping a very low profile.

Madam He and the others wouldn't say anything while they were in the city. If anyone asked where Head镖师 He and the others had gone, they would just say they had gone to find work—that wouldn't be considered a lie, right?
Concealing one's strength is the best way to strike unexpectedly.

Guarding a few hundred acres of land is a piece of cake for He Biaotou and his men.

Nine people, three dogs, plus the farmhands, that's enough.

He and his nine companions each occupied a relatively secluded courtyard. Manager Mao would later expand the courtyard to make it more convenient for them to practice their kung fu. On weekdays, they would often stroll around the fields and the surrounding area, checking on the cotton and other things as well.

The farm work in the fields is none of their concern.

The bedding in the accommodations was all brand new, and the furniture was complete. As Xu Zhichun had requested, the kitchen provided meat and vegetables for every meal, two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes, with plenty of rice.

He, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), and his group were so satisfied that they felt a little guilty: such a small job with such good treatment made them uneasy.

They didn't know how to do farm work, but they took the initiative to do a lot of things around the village.

Later, he often took three big dogs into the mountains to hunt, and he hunted countless pheasants and rabbits. He also occasionally hunted wild boars, muntjacs, and wild sheep, and even asked Steward Mao to send them to Xu Zhichun.

When He Biaotou saw how strong Chunfen was, he was very surprised, as were the other镖师 (bodyguards/escorts).

They had traveled to many places, some as far as 800 li away, and had seen many people and events, but they had never seen anyone as strong as Chunfen.

She looks so delicate and weak; it's incredibly deceptive.

He, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), valued talent and took the initiative to teach and instruct Chunfen (Spring Equinox) a few moves.

Spring Equinox was overjoyed and enthusiastically practiced with He the镖头 (bodyguard).

He was so addicted to practicing that he forgot about going to the nearby streams to catch fish and watch ducks. He would get up and practice boxing as soon as it was light, and his fists were powerful and energetic, which made people feel that he was very strong.

He Cong, He Chang, and others were filled with envy and jealousy.
With this foundation of power, even the most ordinary moves become astonishing in the hands of Chunfen.