in2ebook Chapter 355 is truly hilarious!
Chapter 355 is truly hilarious!
Liu Cai'er gave birth to a daughter as she wished. The daughter looks quite like Lin Xiaotang, with a pair of big, bright eyes that make her look very intelligent.
She and Shuisheng doted on their daughter. Although Aunt Xiangqin was somewhat disgusted that her daughter-in-law had given birth to a girl, she thought that her granddaughter might be as successful as Xiaotang, so she felt that her granddaughter was also very good.
Xiao Jiu first passed the preliminary examination and became a scholar, and then passed the county-level examination.
He was the youngest among all the candidates who passed the imperial examination, and the whole family at Qianzhenlou was very happy for him, praising Xiao Jiu for his hard work.
Now that he has passed the imperial examination and become a scholar, even the county magistrate will give him some face.
Lord Yang was promoted to the capital a year ago, and the current magistrate of Dushui County is Lord Chu Yuan.
Because of the county and children's examinations, Xiao Jiu finally used a name that was almost forgotten: Lu An.
Lu An is no longer the same person he used to be. He filed a lawsuit against his uncle and aunt's family, bringing the old case to court. He used some tricks to get those accomplices who had helped Lu's eldest son and his wife to turn against him and testify against them in court.
In the end, Mr. and Mrs. Lu were imprisoned, and Lu An recovered most of the inheritance left to him by his parents.
Over the years, the eldest son and his wife had become too complacent and their extravagant lifestyle had squandered a lot of their wealth. After liquidating and returning Lu An's assets, the eldest son's family went completely bankrupt, and his children were left with nothing but an empty shell, living a very miserable life.
After Lu An reclaimed his family property and obtained the title of Xiucai (a scholar who passed the imperial examinations), he naturally returned to his own residence and established his own household. He no longer lived with everyone in Qianzhenlou, but he would still go back often and frequently help out at Qianzhenlou.
In recent years, Boss Su has received a lot of dividends, and his relationship with the Lin family has become increasingly close.
The two companies not only collaborated on large-scale medicinal herb cultivation, but also jointly opened two chain restaurants, making a fortune.
It was the harvest season for medicinal herbs again, and Lin Qingchuan, Shui Sheng, Wu Yu, and their group came to the fields together.
Looking at the endless fields of medicinal herbs, the group couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Shuisheng spoke first, "Brother Qingchuan, looking at the medicinal herbs in this field reminds me of when we first planted turmeric. You and Xiaotang risked their lives to dig up turmeric from the mountains and planted a small patch in the middle of the field. After finally harvesting it, you even shared some turmeric seeds with me."
"If it weren't for the turmeric seeds you shared with me, I'd still be buried in rice cultivation, so poor we couldn't even afford medicine for my mother. She might not have made it through the rest of her life. It's all thanks to your seeds that we see hope for a better future."
Lin Qingchuan said with a smile, "Yes, when Xiaotang dug up turmeric from the mountains and said it was a medicinal herb that could be grown, I couldn't believe it."
We were so naive back then. Feng'er and I would listen to whatever our father and stepmother said. We had twenty acres of land, and Feng'er and I were busy with everything, and we didn't even lose a single copper coin all year round.
If it weren't for Xiaotang's repeated persuasion for us to separate the family, Feng'er and I would still be at home, working hard to support this large family.
"It was after listening to Xiaotang's advice that we started growing turmeric, selling roasted sweet potatoes, and supplying braised pig's trotters to restaurants. Step by step, we built our lives from scratch, buying a house in town, and then opening a restaurant in the county. This prosperous life feels like a dream, and I'm always secretly glad I made the right choice."
If she hadn't listened to her daughter back then, she might still be under her stepmother's orders every day, getting scolded and reprimanded every time she opens her eyes, suffering from the ostracism of her younger brothers, wearing patched-up clothes, not eating or dressing well, and being looked down upon by the whole family every day.
Ah, thankfully those dark times are over, and good days are ahead.
Now the family has more money than they can spend. Feng'er is gentle and considerate. Their two daughters have grown up, are well-behaved and sensible, and their son has entered school. Everything is going well.
At first glance, the leaves of the medicinal herbs have begun to turn yellow. Soon the herbs will be ready for harvest. This season has been blessed with favorable weather, and the herbs are growing very well. Their roots are plump and large, and the yield is expected to be very high.
There were many workers weeding in the medicinal herb field. They bent over and worked hard, but they didn't feel bitter. Instead, they all had smiles on their faces.
Since the Lin family and Manager Su started planting medicinal herbs together, they have bought a lot of land in the surrounding area to expand their cultivation in recent years, giving the people of Fangyuan a chance to earn money.
If it weren't for these medicinal herb fields, these villagers would only be able to grow rice on their few acres of land. After paying taxes and taxes for the harvest of one season, they might not even have enough seeds for the next season. With many mouths to feed but not enough land, life was hard. With the opportunity to work in the medicinal herb fields, their families have an extra source of income, and life is much better.
The employer pays high wages, so everyone is motivated. Many people travel from afar to apply for jobs in the medicinal herb field, hoping to earn a high wage. Therefore, everyone is eager to do the work in the medicinal herb field.
Those who stayed to work were all reliable and capable, and were recognized by their employers. They not only received monthly wages but also a year-end bonus.
Lin Qingchuan was deeply moved as he looked at the neatly planted medicinal herbs in the herb field, where the weeds had been completely removed.
Most of these workers had been with them for several years, and they were all efficient and capable of managing the medicinal herb fields well without needing his instructions.
"Shuisheng, Wuyu, these workers have worked hard all season. When the harvest is ready, we must reward them properly."
Shui Sheng and Wu Yu both nodded in agreement.
"Yes, thanks to these herb farmers, we can run our restaurant with peace of mind."
“Let’s listen to Brother Qingchuan. Once the medicinal herbs are harvested, we’ll give everyone a bigger bonus. With money in hand, life will be a little easier.”
Nowadays, Manager Su and Lin Qingchuan are the managers of several chain restaurants and owners of numerous medicinal herb fields. Shui Sheng and Wu Yu are the managers of the restaurants and medicinal herb fields, and everyone has a clear division of labor.
A worker, tired from bending over, straightened his back and stretched. Turning his head, he saw the owner and two supervisors standing on the edge of the field. His eyes lit up, and he immediately walked out of the field and ran to the three men.
"Oh, boss, two managers, why are you here at this hour? It's sunny in the fields; it would be better to come in the early morning or evening."
Lin Qingchuan laughed and said, "We're all from the countryside, what can't we do in the sun? I used to farm quite a lot of land. If it weren't for some opportunities later on, I might still be running those twenty or thirty acres of land at home."
The workers hurriedly said, "Our boss is hardworking and blessed. It's only natural that you'd become rich. We are all very grateful to you for the opportunity to work and earn money."
For many years, no one in the surrounding counties had ever heard of anyone growing medicinal herbs. The owner of this business actually came up with a way to grow medicinal herbs, which sell for extremely high prices, many times higher than rice. It's something that ordinary people can't even imagine, and something that ordinary people wouldn't dare to do. It would be hard not to get rich.
The workers secretly admired and respected their employer.
Lin Qingchuan wasn't one to enjoy flattery. He said, "It's all thanks to you all for working diligently with us and helping to manage the medicinal herb fields. We really want to thank you all."
As the workers in the medicinal herb field saw Lin Qingchuan, Shui Sheng, and Wu Yu one after another, they all came out of the field and gathered at the edge of the field.
A junior foreman glanced at the first worker who came out to bow to the master, thinking to himself that the master had arrived and the worker had run faster than a rabbit to fawn over him without even informing him, the junior foreman. He was extremely annoying.
After the master and the two head stewards left, he was sure to give everyone a dressing down.
He led the many workers in bowing to the owner and the two head stewards.
"Greetings, Master. Greetings, both managers. Are you here today for a routine inspection of the medicinal herb fields, or do you have something to instruct us all?"
"No need for formalities, everyone. We're all family here, so there's no need to worry about these empty gestures. We're just here to check on the medicinal herbs in the field. We don't have any specific tasks for you, so just continue with your work as usual."
The slightly reserved workers visibly relaxed, their faces breaking into simple smiles. After bowing to the group again, they all returned to the medicinal herb field to continue their work.
The foreman of this medicinal herb field is named Wu Gang. He is a villager from a nearby village. He is strong and capable, and he is also an upright person. He was elected by everyone.
Lin Qingchuan and Manager Su both felt that it was suitable for him to be the junior manager. When they were not inspecting the medicinal fields, Wu Gang would assign tasks to everyone and record everyone's attendance.
Naturally, they paid Wu Gang eight taels of silver a month. For Wu Gang, who came from a poor family, this was a windfall. Wu Gang was grateful and devoted himself even more to helping their managers tend the medicinal herb fields.
Just then, two women came running from a distance, shouting that they were looking for a young worker named Xiao Shi.
"Xiao Shi, Xiao Shi..."
The woman ran up to Lin Qingchuan and the others, asking anxiously, "Have you seen Xiao Shi? He's working in this medicinal herb field. Something happened at his home, and he needs to go home right away. How are we supposed to find him in such a big field?"
Wu immediately asked, "Why did you two rush to the herb field to find Xiao Shi? What urgent matter has happened to his family?"
"He...his wife is about to give birth, and somehow she fell. The village midwife said she couldn't deliver the baby and that both mother and child might be in danger. There's no one in the family who can make the decision, so Xiao Shi has to go back right away." The woman was so anxious she was almost crying.
Wu Gang immediately shouted, "Quick, you all go to town to fetch a doctor, I'll go to the fields to call Xiao Shi."
After saying that, Wu Gang rushed into the medicinal field without even saying goodbye to Lin Qingchuan and the other two, and ran towards the direction where Xiao Shi was.
As he ran, he shouted, "Xiao Shi, Xiao Shi, stop working and go home! Hurry home, your wife is about to give birth, hurry home!"
Xiao Shi, who was working, vaguely heard Wu Gang calling him. He straightened up and turned around, looking completely bewildered.
Wu Gang said urgently, "What are you standing there for? Your wife is about to give birth, stop working and go home right away."
Xiao Shi then realized what was happening. He immediately dropped the weeds he had just pulled and ran outside as fast as he could.
"My wife is about to give birth? Brother Wu... I have to go now. Please grant me a few days off. I'll come back after my wife has given birth smoothly and I've settled things at home."
Wu Gang was in a dilemma. It was true that Xiao Shi's wife was about to give birth, but there had been an accident. Both the mother and child were in danger, and it was uncertain whether they could give birth at all. If he didn't tell Xiao Shi, it would definitely delay things. This was a matter of life and death. If he did tell Xiao Shi, how much of a blow would it be?
Sigh, there's no way around it. Xiao Shi is the pillar of the family. His wife and children are his. Whether he can handle it or not, he has to face it personally!
Wu Gang hurriedly ran after him and told him what had happened.
"Xiao Shi, let me tell you, you really need to be mentally prepared. Your wife had an accident at home and slipped and fell. She's about to give birth, but both the mother and the baby are in danger. We need to find a doctor and an experienced midwife as soon as possible. I just sent the woman who came to inform you to go to town to fetch a doctor."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shi felt as if his head was about to explode.
He asked incredulously, "What? My wife fell down and is in danger? How is she now?"
Wu Gang shook his head and said, "I don't know the specifics either. You should go home and check. I'll go with you!"
The two ran quickly to the edge of the field. Xiao Shi was anxious, wishing he could grow a pair of wheels so he could get home as soon as possible.
Lin Qingchuan and Shui Sheng exchanged a glance, whispered a few words, and immediately came up with an idea.
"Wu Gang, Xiao Shi, this matter is urgent. We need to find a highly skilled doctor for Xiao Shi's wife. It's not safe for us to ask a doctor from town to come to our house. How about this, since we came by carriage, we can take Xiao Shi's wife to town to find a doctor. There are several clinics and doctors in town. It's safer than asking one to come to our house."
"Yes, yes... one more doctor means one more chance. It's safer to do it this way."
At this moment, Xiao Shi's eyes were bloodshot with anxiety. He was so anxious that he was at a loss and couldn't make up his mind.
"My wife is about to give birth. In such a dangerous situation, can we let her lie in the carriage? Won't the carriage bumpy ride cause any problems?"
To be honest, no one can say for sure what will happen in this situation.
Lin Qingchuan said, "Let's head back to Xiao Shi's house now and see how things are going. Maybe Xiao Shi's wife is lucky and has already given birth smoothly."
Wu Gang quickly chimed in, "Yes, it would be even better if the delivery had gone smoothly, wouldn't that make everyone happy?"
So, Lin Qingchuan and Shui Sheng sat outside driving the carriage, while Wu Yu, Wu Gang, and Xiao Shi sat inside. The group quickly drove back to Xiao Shi's house.
Xiao Shi's house was an ordinary thatched house, and the walls looked like they had only been built a few years ago, suggesting that the family was not well-off.
Before even entering the door, one could hear the woman's heart-wrenching screams.
"what……"
"Push harder, push harder..."
"what……"
Judging from the screams, it's easy to guess that Xiao Shi's wife is facing many difficulties with this pregnancy.
Xiao Shi jumped off the carriage, ignoring the people who had accompanied him back. He rushed home and ran towards the delivery room, only to be stopped at the door.