Chapter 396
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A burst of congratulations echoed in the room.
Xie Zhinuan looked on and said to the foolish girl, “Perhaps I should buy a few more young lads and girls, there are bound to be a few who take a liking to each other!”
Generation by generation, after all, were more trustworthy than those bought from outside.
Her requirement was to buy those who had suffered, as she, the benefactor, would pull them out of their misery.
If two out of ten were loyal and devoted, the benefits would be endless.
Xie Zhinuan never thought of herself as a purely good person.
But since she had promised a small house, she needed to find Mrs. Lian to ask first.
If they could buy a place to build, that would be the best, with everyone living in one place, looking out for each other, and also keeping an eye on each other.
Mrs. Lian didn’t expect that Xie Zhinuan would treat her servants so generously, “Isn’t that a bit too nice?”
“Five years, in the span of five years, they serve me; they should be able to make something of themselves, and after five years, how many would be willing to leave?” Xie Zhinuan chuckled.
“…”
Mrs. Lian suppressed her feelings.
Upon reflection, she understood that Xie Zhinuan’s calculation was intelligent and far-sighted.
Indeed.
Five years of loyal service, five years of hard work, surely can’t all be for naught as mere servants and helpers; even for the sake of their wives and children, they must strive to advance.
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“With this in mind, I actually have a suggestion,” Mrs. Lian said.“Please speak, Sister Lian!” Xie Zhinuan listened attentively.
“You do have money on hand, why not buy dozens of acres of land outside the city and build a residence there? Build some smaller houses behind it. Reward those who have done well with one, so that when they get married, they have a place to live, all under your watchful eye. Any unusual movements can be quickly detected, and if there’s an emergency at the main house, they can rush over promptly, satisfactory on both accounts!”
Xie Zhinuan also had this thought, and agreed with Mrs. Lian immediately.
“Is there suitable land outside the city?”
“This year because of the restaurant you opened in Fengping County, several other restaurants couldn’t keep up, and their owners are planning to sell their restaurants, houses, and land to move elsewhere. You’ve already bought several houses, and as for land, I do have some at my disposal, thirty acres right by the road, very close to the county town, with a small river behind where boats can pass. Originally, there were three farmer families, but the previous owners intended to take them all away!”
Xie Zhinuan smiled and said, “It’s okay to take the farmers away, as I need the place to construct houses, and I won’t need the farmers. When it comes to building the houses, I’ll need to ask your relative again. I will take care of the bricks, tiles, wood, and the land deed. It’s fine if I spend an extra hundred or so silver, but only one thing matters: no cutting corners, the houses must be built solidly!”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely remind my brother to build your houses well!”
Xie Zhinuan thought, since they were her people, the small houses should still be grouped together, with a door in the middle for easy access to each other’s houses when needed, and another larger gate on the side for convenient entry and exit without passing through the main courtyard.
Xie Zhinuan busied herself with the design of the mansion’s blueprint when Xie Yi came toddling over, hugging her leg and calling out softly, “Mother!”
Xie Zhinuan’s voice was tender.
In nearly an instant, her heart melted completely.
Putting down her pen, she bent down to pick up Xie Yi, “Ayi, how did you get here? Can you walk now?”
Xie Yi smiled.
He clung to Xie Zhinuan’s neck, leaning his head on her shoulder, and gave a soft hum.
His mother smelled so sweet and nice.
“Ayi is so wonderful, it’s all mother’s fault for being so busy and missing when our Ayi learned to walk!” Xie Zhinuan reproached herself profoundly.
Chapter 397