Everyone Wants to Pamper the Lucky Daughter

Chapter 172: Chapter 174: Going Out to Work_l

Translator: 549690339

After the three contests were over, the ten companion readers wholeheartedly conceded defeat, no longer daring to harbor any arrogance or discrimination in their hearts. They willingly bowed down before Su Qingluo.

Thus, Su Qingluo conquered the ten young nobles, and their time of studying at the royal villa officially began.

Su Hu discussed with the Old Village Chief about arranging people to work at Sun Family Brewery, asking the elder to step in and coordinate with the villagers, reasonably arranging manpower for the work outside the village.

Upon hearing the news, Woniu Village was once again bustling with excitement.

Every household was moved by the idea, especially those with a flourishing population and plenty of surplus labor.

Particularly the two families whose men were injured and couldn’t hunt, only making a living by cutting firewood, their lives miserably poor and desperate they were extremely excited.

People who were interested in working outside the village loitered around the Village Chief’s House all day, fearing that they would be left behind when the Old Village Chief arranged the manpower.

The Old Village Chief consulted with Su Hu and his two sons.

Woniu Village was right next to the mountains and forests, and it was necessary to have skilled hunters to guard against wild beasts.

At least one hunter in each household should stay behind to protect the village, taking care of the elderly and young children.

After thorough discussions, the Old Village Chief held a village assembly under the big banyan tree at the village entrance.

In front of all the villagers, he solemnly expressed his thoughts, and subtly asked for their opinions.

All the hunters in the village fully supported the Old Village Chief’s decision.

Being experienced hunters, they were well aware of the dangers in the mountains and forests.

Especially lately, the wolf packs had become unusually numerous, frequently prowling near the foot of the mountain, very close to the human dwellings.

Upon the hunters’ decision to stay, the Old Village Chief breathed a sigh of relief. Now, they just needed to listen to the villagers’ opinions, select appropriate personnel from the remaining labor force, and send them to work at the Sun Family Brewery and Su’s Medicinal Cuisine Restaurant.

After a round of discussions, it was decided on the spot that young wives without young children and teenagers aged 15 and above, regardless of gender, could sign up.

The atmosphere during the registration was enthusiastic. Especially eager were young men and women looking to experience life outside of their mountain village, filling most of the available spots.

Young married women without young children were scarce, only two or three expressed their interest but were stopped by the elders.

The Old Village Chief paid special attention to the two impoverished families.

He allowed both husband and wife to work outside the village and specifically stated that someone would help look after the elderly and children left behind at home.

Old Village Chief’s eldest son, who had been educated, had a good hand in writing and helped his father to register on the spot. All those who registered were listed by age, with a proper roster prepared to be exchanged for a travel permit at the County Government Office.

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The newly built Sun Family Winery was located in Mingshui County, and Su’s Medicinal Cuisine Restaurant was in Xuzhou City. The long journey back and forth made going home a difficult task.

Not returning home for years after working outside the village was a common occurrence. After the joy of signing up, the families couldn’t help but feel sorrow from the impending parting.

With the opening of Su’s Medicinal Cuisine Restaurant in Xuzhou City fast approaching, families who intended to send their children to the restaurant to work began to prepare their belongings.

Villagers who had never traveled far from home sighed and fretted in their homes, feeling anxious about the unpredictable future.

Before parting, they repeatedly instructed their children, fearing they would be dazzled by the outside world, forgetting their roots, abandoning their relatives, and never wanting to return to the mountains.

After finishing the County Exam, Su Ziqin missed her parents and sent a letter home, wanting to return and stay for some time.

Su Hu and his wife were naturally overjoyed. The day they received the letter, Su Hu personally hitched a carriage to go to the county town to pick up his daughter.

When Su Qingluo learned that her eldest sister would be coming back, she was delighted. She specially took a trip into the mountains and forests, picking fresh mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and hunting game. She also caught a few large carp from the river, carefully preparing a welcome feast..

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