t make a list, and I'll get it for you.""No rush, I'll go brew some medicine for my mother-in-law first to stabilize her condition."Tomorrow I want to go to town with you.Fang Jinshu's words now carri...Fang Jinshi brought a large stack of employment contracts, all written by Zong Bai early in the morning, to Wang Village Chief's house.

Even hiring villagers to clear the land up in the mountains should have a proper procedure. Without written agreements, things could get messy and unclear later on.

Of course, Village Head Wang was willing to be fair and transparent about the matter. He asked Tiezhu to help him arrange for villagers to come forward and sign their names door-to-door. He also carefully explained the contents of the agreement to them.

Fang Jinshi was uncertain how long it would take them to make money after the land clearing, although with Su Yusheng's business connections, Mudao Island was still too far away.

The Su family caravan took half a month to a month each way. Besides, the world wasn't very peaceful, and no one could guarantee the safety of their goods and money.

She can't entirely rely on Su Yusheng to make money here. If something goes wrong, she won't be able to pay the villagers on time, and there will surely be another uproar.

It's best to get the unpleasant things out of the way first.

She clearly stated about the payment schedule in the contract.

Before the village people started farming, they were paid in goods of equal value. They could choose grain, vegetables, meat, or fruit.

Then she will post a list of materials exchange at the place where wages are paid, and everyone can exchange for their desired amount of money from it.

When the village head saw this, he was overjoyed. At present, villagers had money but nowhere to spend it; naturally, material goods were more practical than cash.

So he readily agreed to Fang Jinshu, this way solving Fang Jinshu's financial difficulties and meeting the daily needs of the villagers.

She could grow everything here: fruits, grains, vegetables, even medicine. With the spring water, the several large crates of seeds brought by the caravan were enough to sustain the entire village for three months' worth of rations and still have some left over.

As for fabrics, cotton, and everyday household items like oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar, she didn't have much stock on hand. She would have to find a way to make them herself in the future.

If we can't develop it, then we can only save some for exchange.

The villagers, upon hearing the news, indeed agreed with Wang Village Chief as nearly no one objected. Now, even if you gave them money, they wouldn't dare to spend it.

It's still about practicality in terms of eating and using.

The signing of the contract went smoothly. Tiezhu was very capable and, along with Heihe and several other young people from the village, quickly completed the matter.

Fang Jinshu initially wanted to go along, but Tie Zhu probably felt that he couldn't make up for the last time he went to the county town to ask Li Shushu for a favor. This time, he was eager to prove himself and insisted on having Fang Jinshu stay at their house to rest, even persuading his father to continue chatting with them.

Wang Cunzhang still had many questions about the land reclamation, and he wanted to ask Fang Jinshui for clarification. As a result, when he spoke ten sentences, the other party only responded with a distracted "um."

"Jinxiu, why are you so absent-minded today" This was quite a big deal for their family, wasn't it

Fang Jinxiu usually took things seriously when she talked to him, her thoughts were more meticulous than anyone else's. But today, she always had a feeling that her mind wasn't here.

She came to her senses and quickly rallied, "Uncle Wang, I'm fine."

"Don't worry, after the land is cleared, I will divide the mountaintop into several areas for planting different crops. It will still require a lot of manpower."

"The contract will expire in three years, at which point we can be flexible. Those who don't want to stay can leave, and those who do want to stay can continue working for our family."

"Rest assured, as long as the villagers work hard and honestly, without causing any trouble or engaging in dishonest behavior, I will not easily dismiss anyone."

Hearing this, Village Head Wang finally felt relieved.

"This is natural. If they don't work hard, you should fire them."

"Jinxiu, I see your complexion isn't quite right. Have you been sleeping well these days"

"Why don't you go home and rest first When all the contracts are signed, I'll have Tiezhu send you back."

Fang Jinshu shook her head. She subconsciously felt a bit averse to going home.

She always thought Zongyu was different from other men, a clear-headed person.

Huo Ailan desperately wanted to stay in the old house. It was obvious she had ulterior motives, her intuition wouldn't be wrong.

Besides, didn't a certain man say he would listen to whatever she said What about his words last night

She bullied Hu Ai Lan like a bad woman, and he jumped out to be her hero, hitting her in the face

Zongyu ran all the way to Wang Zhuangchang's house and bumped into him at the door.

"Uncle Wang, where's my wife" he hurried forward to ask.

Village Chief Wang was taken aback. "Jinxiu just left, saying she needed two herbs and went up the mountain."

Zong Yu's eyebrows furrowed tightly. She went up the mountain alone

Just as he was about to turn and continue chasing after her up the mountain, Hu Ailan ran toward him, a basket drooping from her arm, her face beaming with delight.

"Ah-Yu gege, that's great! I was just about to go find you."

At the sight of her, Zongyu's face instantly darkened.r door. We could use it for washing clothes, cooking, and everything else!""It wouldn't do to have your elder brother work hard all day only to have the irrigation ditch dug to someone else's doorste...