The Rebirth of Han Yuxi - Chapter 57

[Chapter 57 Zhuangzi (2)]

Walking into the field, Steward Chen pointed to a paddy field and said, “Girl, the best-looking paddy fields are the first-class paddy fields, and the lower ones are medium-sized paddy fields.” How to distinguish the bad, and also said the difference between them.

Oak-hee spent more than a year in Zhuangzi in her last life and knew a little about farming, so she couldn’t help but ask a few questions now.

The work in the farmhouse is the only thing Steward Chen can do, so naturally he will not be questioned.

Chen Guanshi felt strange in his heart, the girl has been in the deep boudoir, how could she know about the affairs in the field, he said boldly: “The girl knows a lot.”

Oak Xi knew what Steward Chen was wondering, and said with a smile, “I know all this from books, and it’s all on paper. It’s nothing compared to the experience passed down by our ancestors.”

Chen Guanshi was relieved. It turned out to be from the book: “This book is really a good thing, it even talks about farming.”

Oak-hee smiled, but did not reply to Steward Chen’s words.

After spending half an hour watching the paddy fields, the group walked towards the foot of the mountain. On the way, Yuxi asked about the land rent: “How much is the land rent here? Is it 50%?” Just those big families in the capital. The land rent is 50%. Under normal circumstances, everyone will receive 50%, but there are exceptions. For example, if the income is based on 50%, it is absolutely impossible for the steward to live in such a good house. Oak-hee didn’t want to arbitrarily reduce or exempt the land rent, but he also wouldn’t exploit the tenants and increase their burden.

Chen Guanshi nodded and said, “The Lu family’s previous land rent was 60%. Because of the high yield per mu, even if 60% of these tenants rented the land, there is still more than enough.”

Yuxi said, “If you don’t compare yourself to the Lu family, you’ll be like everyone else in the future, with five or five points.”

Chen Guanshi is honest, and still protects Yuxi’s interests: “Girl, we will have less income.” If we collect rent according to Yuxi’s method, it means that we will reduce our income by 10%! In fact, according to the Lu family’s method, the tenants will not have any objections.

Yuxi looked at the rice fields and said, “I’m not short of this amount of money.” When she lived in Zhuangzi in her previous life, she saw that the life of the tenants was extremely difficult, but unfortunately she was powerless at that time. Now that this property is hers, she has the right to call the shots, so she wants to make these people a better life as much as possible. Of course, this has to be within a reasonable range. If there is too much grace, it is not grace, but because she is too young to be fooled. Everything has to be held to a degree.

Seeing that Oak Xi had made a decision, Steward Chen no longer had any objections.

The group soon arrived under the jujube tree. When she bought this property, she said that there was a jujube tree and a chestnut tree. Oak-hee looked at the sparse jujube trees and asked, “How many jujube trees are there?” With water, there are hundreds of jujube trees that have become jujube forests. Sure enough, they are all exaggerations.

Although Guanshi Chen had not been here for a long time, he was already very familiar with this place, and after hearing Yuxi’s words, he replied, “There are sixty-five jujube trees in total.”

Yuxi knew that the Lu family reported an imaginary number, which was too pitiful. They even reported five times more. The Lu family really wanted money and shameless: “Where’s the chestnut tree?”

Chen Guanshi said: “There are a total of 146 chestnut trees. Girl, in addition to chestnut trees and jujube trees, there are many fir trees on the mountain, all of which are growing well and can be sold for a lot of money in a few years.” Chen The steward thought it was a good deal for the girl to buy this forest.

Oak Xi didn’t hold out hope for this, even if there were cedars, it would not be much, and asked casually, “How many cedars are there?”

Chen Guanshi said seriously: “Well, there is a large area. I roughly estimated that there are tens of thousands of trees. These fir trees are very good and can be cut down in ten years at most.”

Oak Xi was a little surprised, but Shanmu didn’t make a false report, so he didn’t lose too much.

The sun was high in the sky, and Oak-hee was so hot that he was all wet. Zijin said cautiously: “Girl, it’s too hot, let’s go back!” She was worried that the girl would suffer from heat stroke if she didn’t go back.

Yuxi nodded and said, “Then go back!” No one dared to go up to Yuxi when there was a miasma on the mountain.

The group took a walk at the foot of the mountain. Looking at the surrounding wasteland, Yuxi asked again, “Why aren’t these wasteland being used?” It was perfectly possible to grow peanuts and other crops.

Shopkeeper Chen said: “There are many wild things on the mountain at the foot of the mountain. I am worried that I will be spoiled by those animals.”

Oak Xi knew that wild boars would spoil the food: “If there is business such as wild boars, you can hire someone to hunt them. It’s better to plant something in these wastelands. It would be a waste if you don’t.”

Manager Chen nodded hurriedly: “The old slave will arrange it.”

After turning around in a large circle, Yuxi had a rough idea. When I got back to Zhuangzi, I saw Fang’s mother and Meng Guanshi waiting for her in the yard.

Yuxi specially called Fang’s mother and Steward Meng to come over, in order to negotiate with Steward Chen about planting crops.

Steamed buns and grocery stores need a lot of things, and they had to buy them before. Ever since I bought this property, I have sent someone to pick it up directly from Zhuangzi if the store needs it. For example, the grocery store needs melon seeds and peanuts, and the baozi store needs grain and various vegetables. However, Mama Fang and Steward Meng both felt that if Tianzhuang was put to good use, it would save more costs.

Oak Xi changed her clothes and said to the two of them as if they had something to say: “Let’s talk after lunch.” It was noon now, and she was all eating here.

The lunch is very rich, with mushroom stewed chicken, braised fish, glutinous rice ribs, steamed eggs, and several kinds of farm side dishes.

Yuxi had lived in the Jiang family’s Zhuangzi for more than a year, and he had no scruples. He ate two bowls of rice and a lot of vegetables.

After lunch, Mama Fang and Steward Meng discussed with Steward Chen about what crops to plant.

Chen Guanshi acted very cautiously. He did not blindly agree to the request of Fang’s mother and Meng Guanshi. Instead, he presented the actual situation and showed which crops could be grown, such as peanuts and sunflowers, but some crops were not allowed, such as It is said that sesame and other farms cannot be grown.

Oak-hee just listened and didn’t interrupt. The reason why she agreed so readily to open a grocery store was because she knew that there were many kinds of fresh food, such as bacon, sausages, and pickled vegetables, which only became available in the capital several years later. It will definitely sell for a good price. When she came to Zhuangzi this time, she originally planned to let the tenants in Zhuangzi raise more pigs to make bacon and sausages at the end of the year. However, hearing Hongshan say that the old lady thinks she is very lucky, Yuxi raised her vigilance. If she came out with fresh food as soon as she took over Zhuangzi, she would probably arouse suspicion. The so-called abnormal things are both demons. Appropriate good luck is enviable, but too much luck will arouse suspicion.

She now has a steamed bun shop and a grocery store, plus the farmhouse, so she can earn about a thousand taels a year, and she can’t spend so much a year. There’s no need to take risks for a little money, it’s not worth it. After much deliberation, Oak-hee gave up making sausages and bacon.

The three discussed for more than half an hour, and finally reached an agreement reluctantly. Oak-hee had been listening in without interrupting. Her master was actually a witness.

After the three people negotiated, Yuxi said, “Although the three stores are all mine, the exchange of goods between you must be the same as the purchase of goods before, and you must pay according to the price.”

Chen Guanshi didn’t understand, it was all the girl’s property, and what kind of money was given from Zhuangzi. It’s a hassle to pay for it.

Oak-hee had a very good impression of Guanshi Chen, a down-to-earth person. Oak Xi didn’t take it too much trouble, and explained to her what it meant: “Although these three properties are mine, if I don’t understand the accounts, it will be a mess, and I have no way to know your hands. How much money does the industry in China earn?” If the finances are not separated, it will definitely be a confused account at that time.

Manager Chen still didn’t understand.

Oak-hee said with a smile, “It’s okay if you don’t understand, you can do as I say.” A sincere person has the benefits of an honest person.

Meng Xiaofeng was secretly shocked when he heard Yuxi’s words, but he didn’t expect the girl to think so clearly: “I listen to the girl, then the shop will settle the bill with Zhuangzi once a month.”

Yuxi nodded and said, “It’s the same for Baozipu. In the future, a separate account will be established, and I’ll look at it at the end of the year.” Yuxi trusted his mother, but since they were all doing things, they had to be treated equally, no matter what. Intimacy.

Mother Fang’s face froze instantly, not because she was dissatisfied with Yuxi’s request, but because she didn’t know how to read and how to keep accounts. It’s just that on this occasion, she wouldn’t smear Oak-hee’s face.

Seeing that the sky was almost over, Shen’s mother walked in and urged Yuxi to go back quickly, otherwise the old lady would be the first to punish her.

Yuxi looked at Fang’s mother and the others and said, “You go out first, I have something to tell Director Chen.”

After everyone went out, Yuxi said to Steward Chen: “Steward Chen, the aunt chose you to help me manage Zhuangzi, and I trust you, as long as you do your best, I won’t treat you badly. But if you make a mess of things Don’t blame me for being ruthless then.” Yuxi had a good impression of Steward Chen, but Steward Chen’s eldest daughter-in-law was not easy to deal with, and Yuxi felt that she had to beat and beat.

Chen Guanshi hurriedly said: “Don’t worry, girl, I will definitely take care of Zhuangzi.” He will definitely work hard, otherwise, if he loses this job, the marriage of his two younger sons will be difficult.

Oak-hee was a little helpless. It’s good to be honest, but this response was too slow, but some words weren’t too clear. Enough is enough, her performance today is out of line enough, and now it’s better to take it easy.

After leaving the house and preparing to go back, Yuxi looked at the three of them and said, “If you have anything to do in the future, discuss it with each other, and let me know after you’ve negotiated it.”

The three nodded in succession.