ROTCGIS, Chapter One Hundred and Three

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Rebirth of the Charming Girl in Space

Chapter 103:

Five Hundred Wen

The water surged too quickly, forcing their family to only carry the top bag of grain before fleeing to the mountains. After the husband struggled to find work in the city for several days, they faced hunger, with children having two meals a day and adults having one, often with thin gruel. The days were difficult, marked by dizziness, weakness, and the constant struggle for sustenance.

Fortunately, a few days later, news arrived that the Mu Rong family was building a house, bringing joy to their family. During this time, the husband earned sixty copper coins daily for the construction work, and the wife earned thirty copper coins daily by helping clear land. Over time, their income increased, ending their hunger and allowing them to save money. This winter shouldn't be too difficult for them.

Hearing that the Mu Rong family planned to cultivate land, considering their current situation, they would likely need to hire someone to manage those few acres. So, the way Xia Shi looked at MuRong LingRan now resembled how one would look at the God of Wealth.

The village head's discerning eyes were commendable, explaining his position. Initially, Xia Shi didn't understand why the village head, Li Zhuang, insisted on them coming to Pear Blossom Village and supported them in every aspect, treating MuRong Zhe like a relative. Now, looking back, the Mu Rong family seemed like the saviors of the entire village.

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As Xia Shi and MuRong LingRan entered the hall, she warmly asked, "Master, have you had lunch? Is there something you need?"

MuRong LingRan placed the basket on the table, revealing two pounds of meat under the cloth. She smiled gently, "Auntie, just call me LingRan. I've already had lunch. I've inquired, and I heard that you are skilled in vegetable farming in the village."

"So, starting tomorrow, I want to specifically hire you to help me plant vegetables and tend to the vegetable garden. As for the wages, we'll settle on a monthly basis, starting with five hundred coins. How does that sound?"

Xia Shi, surprised that MuRong LingRan brought meat to invite her, was wide-eyed. Despite their family not going hungry recently, they refrained from eating meat casually. The last time they had meat was when her husband hunted a wild chicken in the cave.

Wait, what did she just hear? Five hundred coins per month?

Xia Shi asked incredulously, "Master, what did you say? Five hundred coins per month just for planting vegetables and tending the garden?"

Vegetable farming was different from other tasks; it didn't require continuous work like building a house. Once the crops were planted, occasional watering and weeding were sufficient.

For people accustomed to fieldwork like them, it was hardly considered a challenging task. With no division of family assets and sufficient land for the family, the parents, in-laws, and younger siblings could handle the work. Xia Shi, still being called "Master," sighed inwardly but nodded with a faint smile, "That's right. However, due to the limited land for now, I plan to hire only Auntie initially. My brother and I will occasionally assist, so it might be a bit challenging at the beginning. After all, there are five acres of land. If it doesn't work out, I'll have to find someone else."

Five acres of land, not too large but not too small either. Handling it alone would undoubtedly be extremely arduous.

Although they could easily have people lining up for the job by spreading the word, they only needed one person, and hiring more could lead to conflicts and complications. Hence, she decided to personally extend the invitation.

Xia Shi, known in the village for being hardworking and skilled in vegetable farming, had observed MuRong Zhe's performance during the house construction. Recognizing their efficiency, she had taken the initiative to invite them.

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