PFC Chapter 162 Scream
Chapter 162 Scream
Chapter 162
Luo Shuiyao looked at them and nodded with satisfaction. "I can see that you all hold Zhang San in high regard. I imagine he must have some exceptional qualities. In the past, you tenants were a disorganized bunch, unsupervised, and I doubt it would have been convenient for me to discuss matters with you. From now on, you will form groups of ten, and each group will elect a leader. This leader will have direct contact with Zhang San, and you can discuss matters with each other. This year, the crops will be calculated by each of you ten. Whichever group comes out on top will have their rent reduced by another 10%."
Everyone was silent again for a moment.
Most of these farmers were illiterate, and their minds weren't very quick. After carefully deciphering her words, they cheered. A 10% rent reduction had already made things much easier for them, and now if they could get another 10% reduction, their better days were just around the corner.
Seeing their joy, Luo Shuiyao didn't want to dampen their enthusiasm. She waited until their cheers died down before continuing. "But I have to be frank with you all. You must compete fairly and impartially. If any group retaliates and damages crops, don't blame me for turning my back on you. Not only will you not be able to reduce the rent, you won't even be able to farm this farm. Do you understand?"
Zhang San bowed and thanked her, "Thank you very much, young lady, for your kindness. We are all commoners, so we can only express our gratitude verbally. I hope you won't feel embarrassed."
Luo Shuiyao nodded slightly and instructed him, "From now on, you will be the team leader, in charge of the leaders of each group. This year's crops have all been planted. I won't say much more. Everyone, just work hard at planting according to your own abilities. Don't let me down."
After explaining all the matters, dividing into groups and electing group leaders, everyone left.
Manager Liu had been holding his breath for a while, but when he saw the other person leave, he couldn't help but step forward and say, "Miss, don't you know how much the rent for this farm was in previous years? Reducing it so easily is a huge loss!"
Luo Shuiyao pursed her lips and smiled, "I didn't intend to live on their rent."
"But even if you have no expectations, you can't suffer a loss."
Luo Shuiyao said, "What are you talking about, Manager Liu? Just wait and see. Even with the rent reduction, this year's rent will probably be higher than in previous years."
Manager Liu looked at her in confusion.
Luo Shuiyao only smiled mysteriously and said no more. Some things can only be believed and understood after they are actually seen. She was not some pushover, so she naturally understood the importance of not letting herself suffer any loss.
After finishing these matters, she turned back and looked at the people assigned by Manager Liu. They were gathered in a circle, listening intently to Zhuangzi and Liu Yu's explanation. Seeing this, Luo Shuiyao did not disturb them and turned away quietly, just as she had come.
Only Zhuangzi glanced in her direction as she left.
After a busy day, the sun had already set when she returned to the courtyard. Luo Shuiyao didn't waste any time. After dinner, she planned everything she wanted to do tomorrow in detail, and then fell into a deep sleep.
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Here, inside the Hidden Dragon Division, Ye Yi watched as Ye Yunzhou presented a memorial to His Majesty, claiming he had mastered horse training and intended to train a warhorse at the military farm outside the city. After submitting the memorial, he began to work swiftly on his official duties, a task that lasted until evening.
Unexpectedly, after finishing his official business, he did not stop for a moment and immediately packed up his personal belongings.
Ye Yi watched in astonishment, his gaze on the bundle of clothes filled with confusion. He was truly baffled. His master, who used to wear a single black garment for ages, never changing the color, had dug out all the hidden treasures the Marquis' wife had prepared. Could it be that he was getting older and thinking about getting married?
Otherwise, why would he be so abnormal and suddenly start to care about his appearance?
Ye Yunzhou continued with his work, paying no attention to Ye Yi. While retrieving a change of clothes, he stumbled upon the clothes the Marquis' wife had prepared for him last year. These two pieces, one a violet hue and the other a moon-white, were colors he had previously disliked. Fortunately, the Marquis' wife had hired the finest embroiderer, with the finest material and exquisite designs. Even if they had been tucked away at the bottom of a suitcase, they would never go out of style.
When he saw these clothes, he suddenly thought that every time he saw Luo Shuiyao, he was wearing black clothes and never paid attention to his appearance. If he changed his clothes, he wondered if he could get her forgiveness?
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Luo Shuiyao was sleeping soundly at this time, completely unaware that the sinister Ye Yunzhou was planning to seduce her with his beauty.
Around midnight, a group of people suddenly appeared outside the villa. Some of them were missing limbs, some had disfigured faces, and there were also many elderly people and children among them.
As they approached, Ah Huang, the gatekeeper, immediately noticed their presence. Ah Huang, sound asleep, suddenly heard a clatter of footsteps. He rubbed his sleepy eyes, stood up, opened the door, and peered through the crack. That one glimpse jolted him awake.
Immediately afterwards, a shrill howl was heard from the village at night. The sound was sharp and full of fear, resounding through the sky and waking up everyone in the village.