Chapter 287: 287 Favoritism from Heaven Chapter 287: 287 Favoritism from Heaven “That’s because Grandfather Cheng sought only his acquaintances, and he never mentioned the wages, so naturally, people who are busy with their own households are reluctant to help without the prospect of earning money. Actually, there are still many people in our village who can be spared, especially those from families with many brothers who have yet to divide their households. For them, the chance to earn money by sparing two laborers is really no trouble at all,” Ye Wenzheng laughed.
Ye Jiu only knew that Old Man Ye had tried to find workers but hadn’t managed to, yet he had never asked how he had tried to find them.
However, it was conceivable that previously, since the work in the fields was done by themselves, now suddenly paying others to work, Old Man Ye would definitely be reluctant.
“Just handle it as you see fit, but it’s best to find more people, finish the tasks quickly to have a few days of rest. Also, for the manor, during sowing or busy times, we could hire more casual labor. After all, the permanent workers get paid monthly and are not tied to any family’s land,” said Ye Jiu.
“Alright then, should I start by finding people to work in the fields, and then arrange the affairs of the manor?” Ye Wenzheng asked, looking at Ye Jiu.
“Yes, let’s proceed with that,” Ye Jiu said, making the decision.
Then, Ye Jiu took out 100 taels of silver from his bosom and handed them to Ye Wenzheng, “Take this money to organize everything. Also, when hiring for the fieldwork, make it clear that our family doesn’t provide meals, but we can give a few more coins. Additionally, the matters of sowing and raising seedlings in the manor need to be expedited. Don’t skimp on the silver, spend where it’s necessary, and just report back to me afterwards.”
“Yes, I understand,” Ye Wenzheng said, gaining a new insight into Ye Jiu’s capabilities through his words.
Although he didn’t know how Ye Jiu had become wealthy, his attitude towards spending money seemed as if it fell from the sky. Yet, the wealthier Ye Jiu became, the happier Ye Wenzheng was, who worked under him.
Ye Wenzheng’s respect made Ye Jiu smile; she indeed had not misjudged him. Despite his young age, the family affairs in the past few years had made him exceptionally sensible, and he was a person of great discretion.
And she needed exactly that kind of person, someone who could see their own place clearly, who didn’t think less of himself because of his youth or expect special treatment for being a relative.
If Ye Wenzheng could maintain such discretion and dedication, Ye Jiu would support him even more in the future, and what he could achieve would not be what ordinary people could receive.
“Work hard in the future, your monthly payment is tentatively ten taels of silver. Pay more attention to the manor’s affairs, and if the harvest is good, you will also get a bonus,” Ye Jiu said contentedly.
“Yes, thank you for the guidance, Aunt. I understand,” said Ye Wenzheng, his smile apparent.
Previously, he had carried goods at the docks, but because he was young and not very strong, he had hardly earned any money despite the hard labor.
Yet, he had to persevere. Being the only man in the family, he was the support for his mother and sister. If he didn’t hold on, his family would be ruined.
At that time, Ye Wenzheng had also fantasized about making something of himself one day, but each time the fantasy passed, he would mock himself for being delusional.
Now, sometimes he felt as if he were dreaming.
He never imagined that he, Ye Wenzheng, would one day have such an opportunity.
Ten taels of silver a month, amounting to one hundred twenty taels a year, plus the possibility of a bonus promised by his aunt if the manor’s yield was good, made Ye Wenzheng feel for the first time that even he could be favored by fortune.