eurekapd Chapter 182 Run faster, don't delay your meal
Chapter 182 Run faster, don't delay your meal
Gao Mengli nodded knowingly; as expected.
"Village chief, I suggest you gather the villagers to raise funds to build a row of houses in the village and rent them out to the workers."
They can rent or buy as they please.
Once it's set up, the rent is sixty yuan per month.
If they have the money later and want to buy, the house can be sold to them. They can also settle down there later.
After all, the village has a small population, with only fifty-six households.
The outlaws were all strong men with high martial arts skills, and living in the village could ensure the village's safety.
It would be even better if I could settle down here.
After all, the effort required to protect someone else's village is definitely different from that required to protect your own.
After listening, the village chief stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Mengli, your idea is quite novel. However, I don't know if the villagers are willing to participate in this fundraising."
Gao Mengli smiled and waved her hand, "Village Chief, don't worry about that."
Building a house may not generate much profit initially.
But once it's built, we can collect rent every month, and then distribute profits in equal proportions according to the amount of silver donated by the villagers. I think everyone will agree.
The village chief's eyes lit up, and he laughed heartily, "Hey, Lin family, you're quick-witted!"
In this way, the villagers will have a monthly income from rent. Who would refuse such a good thing!
As he spoke, the village chief turned to make arrangements.
Even though the sun has set, it can't dampen his enthusiasm and excitement.
"Hey, village chief, wait a minute!"
Gao Mengli quickly stopped the village chief who was about to leave, then ran home and called out, "Xixi, give the village chief one hundred taels."
"Oh!"
Lin Xi quickly put down the kitchen knife she was sharpening, wiped her hands on her apron, and then went back into the house to count out one hundred taels of silver.
It's convenient to exchange copper coins for silver.
Lin Xi wrapped the silver in cloth, then took it out and placed it in the village chief's hand.
The village chief suddenly felt his hand sink, and his face broke into a wide smile. "Oh dear! This!"
The eldest branch of the Lin family has invested one hundred taels!
The village chief nodded excitedly to the two of them, "Good! Eldest son of the Lin family, the Lin family's son, I'll go and arrange it right away!"
With that, the village chief carried the silver and strode back home.
He might struggle to carry something of the same weight. But if it's money, he could easily lift and move dozens of kilograms!
Sure enough, a short while later, the village's iconic gong began to ring out.
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi didn't go; they stayed home helping to organize things and prepare for tomorrow's needs.
The next day, Lin Xi handed the shopping list to Baoya Yu and allocated some money, saying, "Yu, remember to buy things when you get off work, and also bring back the boiler from the restaurant."
Ayu took the list, looked it over carefully, and nodded quickly, "Okay!"
The list mainly consists of spices, and pork needs to be purchased as well. The rest can be bought directly from the village.
After giving her instructions, Lin Xi hurriedly went to wake up his brat.
After all, he couldn't control Gao Mengli's reluctance to get out of bed, but he could still manage Da Niu.
Lin Xi pushed open Da Niu's door and rushed to the bedside.
He yanked Da Niu out of bed. "Da Niu, get up quickly, or you'll be late and get a beating."
Da Niu, still half-asleep, opened one eye and peered through the dark window, mumbling sleepily, "Dad, let me sleep for another half an incense stick..."
Lin Xi smiled and said softly, "Alright, then you can go to sleep."
Whether you learn or not, your martial arts master will still charge you one or two taels of silver per month for tuition.
"Tsk tsk, how much toothpaste and coarse paper would you have to sell to earn back that one or two taels of silver!"
Sure enough, as soon as Lin Xi mentioned money, Da Niu immediately opened his eyes, quickly put on his clothes, and then ran out to wash up.
Lin Xi followed her out, took out six boiled eggs from the kitchen, and put four chive dumplings into the food box.
Lin Xi turned her head and handed it to Ali, who came out of the house, "Ali, there's breakfast in here. Give it to Da Niu when he gets to the county town."
Ah Li took it, nodded, and as she turned to leave, she heard Lin Xi's voice again, offering her instructions.
"By the way, Ali, take Da Niu to the county town and come back early for breakfast."
Ah Li didn't turn around, her expression remained unchanged, and she nodded, "Mm."
However, their steps as they walked out were somewhat more cheerful.
Remembering that it was time to eat breakfast, Ah Li was very fast, but Da Niu was slow.
He was almost out of breath and called out urgently to the figure that was barely visible ahead, "Uncle Li, slow down."
Hearing Da Niu's shouts, A Li paused briefly, turned around, looked at the panting Da Niu behind him, and frowned.
He was in a hurry; he wanted to go back and have breakfast.
When Da Niu saw that A Li was waiting for him, he hurriedly chased after her.
But as soon as he got close, he saw his Uncle Li leap up and fly to a spot not far ahead, urging him, "Hurry up."
Da Niu stared wide-eyed, thinking he could finally catch his breath, but it turned out to be wishful thinking.
He could only take a deep breath and run forward, panting heavily.
Da Niu, ironically, "benefited from the misfortune"—his speed increased, and the time he spent on his work decreased.
When they arrived at the county town gate, they indeed saw a man and a woman waiting there.
Ah Li quickened her pace and shoved the food box into their hands, saying, "Da Niu's breakfast."
Pang Dahai and Zhen Xiaoxi were completely bewildered.
This person looks unfamiliar...
After Ah Li finished speaking, he hurriedly rushed back.
He didn't even glance at the big ox that was running past him, and kept running towards the village without stopping.
"Hey, Uncle A-Li??"
Da Niu, panting heavily, called out to A Li as she ran back.
To his surprise, his Uncle Li seemed to have some urgent business to attend to and disappeared at the end of the road without looking back.
He had no choice but to shut his mouth and walked slowly and deliberately to his master and his companion.
Pang Dahai looked at Da Niu with satisfaction, "Da Niu, you did well today, you're a full incense stick earlier than yesterday!"
Da Niu's face scrunched up in a grimace after hearing Pang Dahai's praise.
It's all because he chased after his Uncle Li today, and got chased away...
In the end, it was all for naught...
Meanwhile, Ah Li, whom Da Niu had mentioned, returned to the village before dawn.
Sure enough, as soon as I entered the house, I smelled the aroma of meat!
When Lin Xi saw Ah Li return, she smiled and waved to him, "Ah Li, you're back! Come sit down, we're having braised pork noodles today!"
Ah Li's eyes lit up, and she quickly walked to the table and sat down. Looking at the steaming braised pork noodles, she swallowed hard.
On top of that, there was a large spoonful of braised pork.
He was fortunate enough to taste one yesterday, and the flavor was irresistible.
Ah Li didn't move. After Lin Xi sat down and took her first bite, he picked up his bowl, took out his chopsticks, and gently picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth.
The pork skin is soft and tender, the fat melts on the tongue, the lean meat is firm yet tender, and the savory flavor instantly fills the mouth.
He picked up another mouthful of noodles. The noodles were soaked in the broth from the braised pork, each strand glistening with oil. They were chewy and flavorful, with the aroma of meat and sauce, making every bite irresistible.
Ah Li ate with focused concentration, his enormous mouth agape, finishing the entire bowl of noodles.
Lin Xi looked at the half-eaten noodles she hadn't finished and her lips twitched.
It seems that everyone in his family has an exceptionally large appetite.