426: Great Righteousness (4 updates)
She was originally hesitant about who to send to manage the mountain land cultivation.
The person needed to be capable, able to speak well, yet also obedient to her command.
Thinking upon encountering these six crafty ruffians, who were able to stir trouble in the county, had some connections, and were sufficiently clever-at least thus far, they hadn’t dared to cause an uproar at “Kechanglai”-and knowing they were well-informed, Xie Zhinuan had a plan in mind.
“Are you willing to do this of your own volition?”
“To be able to work for Miss Xie is our fortune!” the leader said with a laugh.
Accustomed to being playful and facetious, they now pretended to be serious, which was quite comical.
“Since you put it that way, I indeed have a job for you. However, today might not be convenient. Wait for a few days, and come back on either the fifth or sixth day of the month, and I’ll fill you in!”
“Miss Xie wants to employ us?” The group was extremely surprised.
They usually extorted small protection fees, which actually earned them much disdain. But when they caused trouble, the common people couldn’t cope with them, and their reputation was quite poor. Truly, no one dared to employ them.
“What? You think you’re not fit for an important role?” Xie Zhinuan countered.
She opened a drawer, took out five taels of silver, and threw it towards the leader, “Take this money and buy some decent clothes. Come see me on the sixth day!”
After the leader caught the silver, he looked at the money in his hand.
It was the first time he felt the money burn his hand, and also the first time it warmed his heart.
Xie Zhinuan waved her hand, signaling them to leave first.
Once they were out of “Kechanglai,” someone couldn’t hold back and asked, “Brother Ming, what does Miss Xie mean by this?”
Ming Xi licked his lips, “How would I know? Let’s go get some clothes first, divide the rest among ourselves, and buy some marinated meat!”
They had longed for Xieji marinated meat but, unfortunately, couldn’t afford it due to their meager funds.
The group quickly agreed and joyfully followed Ming Xi.
They were also grateful to Xieji Marinated Meat Shop for not closing during the festive season and not raising its prices.
Moreover, the marinated meat from Xieji Marinated Meat Shop was very delicious.
They had bought a little before and the aroma made their mouths water.
Hurrying to buy the fabric, they brought it home for their parents to make the clothes. With the sixth day approaching, there were only a few days left.
Speaking of Xieji Marinated Meat Shop and Xieji Noodle House, Zhinuan had initially planned to close the shops for a few days to let everyone rest, but the workers refused.
Firstly, they were really making money, and secondly, the citizens were also willing to spend money on meat during the festive season, especially when relatives visited and buying a few pounds to put on the table was quite respectable.
They almost sold out three pigs a day, leaving nothing behind.
Zhinuan continued to see patients.
A woman with a child hesitated at the door for a long time before entering “Kechanglai.”
At a glance, Silliness recognized the visitor.
Zhinuan also recognized her from her figure and aura.
“Could you please check on my child?” The woman lifted her gaze to look at Xie Zhinuan briefly, then quickly lowered it in a flustered manner.
This was nervousness.
She hadn’t expected Xie Zhinuan to be so beautiful.
Taking money to dispel calamities was, after all, a dangerous job.
Her husband might never come back, and she couldn’t blame anyone.
Now she had to beg from someone else, which made her face redden with anxiety.
Silliness moved to step forward, but Zhinuan looked at her and shook her head slightly.
“I’ll take a look,” Zhinuan said softly, indicating for the woman to lay the child on the couch to one side.
Zhinuan examined the child.
“How old is he?” Zhinuan asked.
“Five years old!”
Zhinuan nodded in acknowledgment.
After undressing the child, she saw his whole body was flushed red, a clear sign of persistent high fever.
She then took his pulse, finding it erratic.
“What did the doctor say before?” Zhinuan asked softly.
She gently massaged the child’s thenar eminence to alleviate his discomfort.
Chapter 428