Chapter 10: Profiting from the Prevalence of Red Eye Disease

"A true man cannot be corrupted by wealth, cannot be swayed by poverty, and cannot be subdued by power and might!" Under Qin Shou's bowed head and acknowledgment of his mistakes, Jia Rong tearfully and earnestly taught Qin Shou about the essence of being a person.

Alright! Upon hearing Qin Shou's words, Nie Ming and He Yunling exchanged glances, reluctantly putting aside their rightful claims. With Qin Shou's statement about the possibility of further cooperation, that was sufficient!

Mr. and Mrs. Nie, under the earnest and heartfelt words of advice from Jia Rong, felt a deep sense of shame and lowered their heads to reflect on past hardships. They then turned their thoughts to their own selfishness, feeling an overwhelming sense of guilt that was difficult to escape.

Haha ... ...

Qin Shou did not go to see the eagerly awaiting Lin Mujiang, but instead, with a blank expression, he glanced around at the villagers, ignoring Jia Rong's tugging at his sleeve, and stood with his hands clasped behind his back,淡淡地 inquiring about their intentions.

Ah?

Qin Shou, feeling a tightness in his heart, could not bear to see Jia Rong cry. He hurriedly admitted his mistake in hopes of gaining Jia Rong's forgiveness, and he never expected that Jia Rong had such great expectations from the villagers

As night fell, Changle Township was filled with a mix of joy and sorrow. The Qin family and the Nie family were in high spirits, while the other households in the village looked on with concern as they witnessed the Qin and Nie families prospering together.

Longevity Child

Indeed! Xiao Qin, one must keep one's word!

Shou'er, how could you do this? Back then, the two of us arrived here all alone and in great hardship, and we encountered a severe drought. If it weren't for the villagers' assistance, we would have starved to death long ago, yet you...

Qin Shou understands the feelings of Nie Ming and He Yunling, explaining the reasons they deserve what they have. The thirty percent is also something they are entitled to. If it were not for the free donation of soybeans by Hei Niu, Qin Shou would not have been able to dig up this bucket of exorbitant profits.

When Nie Ming and his wife shook their heads in confusion, Qin Shouwan sighed and, with a sudden realization, explained the reason. Nie Ming had been carrying so much money back to the village; it would indeed be strange if the villagers were unaware of it

The village chief and the five candidates whispered to each other for a long time, yet none of them stood up to wait for Qin Shou to continue speaking. The villagers were similarly engaged, each squatting on one side, eagerly watching Qin Shou, who was living a good life.

At that moment, Nie Ming could hardly believe it himself. After just one day's hard work selling vegetables, he had earned enough capital for two to three years. This was something Nie Ming had never even dreamed of.

Qin Shou opened his eyes, and under the hopeful gazes of the couple Nie Ming and He Yunling, he stated that they would share three-tenths of the profits. Money is endless, but loyalty and cooperation are of utmost importance

This ... ...

The village chief summoned everyone overnight; what is the matter?

Hmm... it is like this, Xiao Qinzi, let me ask you a question: the villagers treat your family quite well, don't they? The old village head, pleading with the five candidates, opened with a question that was quite painful for Qin Shou.

Mother, the child knows their limits and will not make things difficult for you

Although Changle Township is located on the outskirts of the imperial city, the living environment is not particularly favorable. Moreover, there are very few young people, and most of the farming is done by middle-aged and elderly individuals, while a small number of children are not yet capable of assisting with agricultural work. In this village, where one can see the same faces both above and below, it is evident how each household is faring.

A gentleman's word is as hard to retract as four horses in full gallop. Uncle Nie, Aunt Nie, you need not feel ashamed; this is the mutual trust commission for our first collaboration, and it will only happen this once. In the future, I will only take a ten percent share.

Sophie, in her state of loss, looked on in surprise, staring blankly at the pile of copper coins on the table, pondering how many of herself could be bought with that amount of money

Xiao Qinzi, I heard that you have grown some vegetables. What do you think... One of the candidates and a book illustrator, a carpenter in his forties, looked at Qin Shou with anticipation

Qin Shou skillfully diverted the topic, instantly alleviating the villagers' lingering resentment. Amid the stern reprimands of the old village chief, the villagers dispersed, laughing and joking as they returned home. This left Qin Shou, who sighed in relief, entangled in the dilemma of binding the food vouchers for the hungry villagers, feeling the weight of the responsibility grow heavier.

Is that so? Do you also want to have a share?

Nie Ming and He Yunling are still most concerned about the promise made by Qin Shoucheng back then, a division of 70-30. Even if they only receive 30%, it would still amount to a considerable sum, and just thinking about it fills them with excitement

After Qin Shou finished speaking, the villagers began to discuss among themselves, each voicing their opinions. Where can one find such a good deal as three wen a day? Even if one were to work for wealthy families, it would only be one wen a day.

Nie Ming and He Yunling eagerly looked at Qin Shou, who was as focused as an old monk in meditation. They genuinely admired Qin Shou's vision and courage, his willingness to strive, to carve out new paths, and to take risks, turning a meager investment into returns that multiplied by dozens or even hundreds of times.

Village Chief! Jia Rong was assisted by Qin Shou to the front of the esteemed old village chief, where he politely bowed in greeting to the venerable elder.

Of course, it is currently impossible. However, dear uncles and aunts, rest assured, I can guarantee that within half a month, I will definitely fulfill my promise. But you must also allow me to earn enough capital, as the saying goes, even when hanging oneself, one must catch their breath, right

When Nie Ming counted the number of copper coins piled up by Xiao Shan, Jia Rong couldn't help but feel a jolt in her eyelids, her tongue stammering as she experienced a moment of dizziness. She never expected that twenty-five jars of bean sprouts could actually sell for over three thousand wen, a sum she wouldn't even dare to dream of.

Dear nephew, isn't this a bit too much? He Yunling felt uneasy; the couple had done nothing but help sell some vegetables and books, yet they received a thirty percent share. It all seemed a bit excessive and greedy.

Uncle Nie, according to our agreement, you may take your rightful thirty percent

The black cow scratched its head, waiting for Qin Shou to speak, genuinely admiring its leader for not forgetting his family despite his wealth

This, sit... sit!

"Xiao Qinzi, what does it mean to work for others? Speak quickly, do not keep everyone waiting anxiously!" It is the old village head's responsibility to seek benefits for the villagers. At this moment, the old village head has no choice but to step forward and take on the role of the bad cop, demanding a better life for the villagers from Qin Shou.

Qin Shou's words left more than two hundred adults in the village speechless. They held similar sentiments, yet now that Qin Shou had turned the question back on them, it made their actions seem somewhat excessively greedy

Alas... People fear fame just as pigs fear becoming fat. Now that we have become wealthy, it is only natural that some will become envious!

What is going on? The startled Jia Rong, who had hidden her money, asked Qin Shou what was happening, looking as if she feared that bandits had come to the village to rob them.

Jia Rong glanced at the speechless villagers and suddenly felt the atmosphere grow tense. In a moment of urgency, he opened his mouth to remind Qin Shou, only to find that Qin Shou, confident and composed, interrupted Jia Rong.

Is this statement true

At the moment when Jia Rong was hesitant to speak, Qin Shou suddenly reached out to stop him, first countering the old village chief's words. Such a trivial trick was nothing new for Qin Shou, who was immune to it

Qin Shou took a deep breath and analyzed the meaning of working: "The meaning of working is similar to that of a tenant farmer, where everyone helps the young man with the work, and the young man pays everyone a monthly wage based on a daily rate of 3 wen. If the young man earns more, he will add an extra 4 to 10 wen as wages. What do you all think, uncles, aunts, and elder brothers and sisters?"

Part-time work

At the entrance of the village chief's home, when Qin Shou was assisting Jia Rong, over a hundred villagers automatically and willingly made way, allowing Qin Shou, Jia Rong, and Nie Ming's family to pass through

Good

In the midst of the villagers' varied expressions, Qin Shou walked around the bonfire with his hands clasped behind his back, quickly organizing in his mind how to handle the situation properly, as mishandling it could very likely lead to an irreparable deterioration of relationships

Ding ding ding ... . ... Nie Ming received the money he deserved and was about to inquire about Qin Shou's next plan when the sound of the village chief's gong summoning the villagers rang out from outside the village

Qin Shou had not finished speaking when Jia Rong, unable to contain his anger, struck Qin Shou's forehead forcefully, for the first time glaring at him with a furious look, reproaching him for his ingratitude.

Qin Shou recalled the numerous quotes from successful individuals he had read in the library, stating that a good boss is adept at distinguishing rewards and punishments, and follows through on their words to enhance employee motivation. It is truly foolish to handle everything personally; one must provide workers with incentives to ensure they wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to earning money for the company.

The old village chief awkwardly gestured for Jia Rong and the others to take their seats, his gaze constantly scrutinizing Qin Shou. No wonder Qin Shou has been so busy lately; it turns out he is planning a major deal

After pondering for half a day, Qin Shou concluded that the best solution was to establish an agricultural production base, becoming the owner himself and hiring them to work for him to earn their hard-earned money. This was also the only way to improve the living conditions of the villagers

Whether it is a blessing or a curse, one cannot escape it; going out to meet will reveal the truth... Mother, it hurts!

Village chief, speak plainly; there is no need to play the family card

Alright, alright, Xiao Qin has already guaranteed it, why are you all not hurrying back to wash up and sleep? Disperse!

After Qin Shou took his seat, feeling somewhat displeased due to Jia Rong's teachings, he inquired about the reason for the old village chief's gathering. Wealth should be based on individual ability, rather than looking at who has the ability to become rich and then trying to meddle in their affairs.

Shh, listen quietly, and it will just be a picture book

Jia Rong faced the relentless nagging of the village women, feeling a severe headache as she dealt with their stern and incessant chatter. Under the pressure of Su Fei's back rub, Qin Shou, who was half angry and half silent, was this not infuriating

Three thousand seven hundred twenty-one wen

You can share a piece of the pie! Work for me!

Among the five candidates for village chief, middle-aged individuals unexpectedly gathered at the doorstep of the village chief's home, knocking on the door of the chief who was preparing to sleep, and sneaking into the chief's house to conspire about some significant matter

What is part-time work

Ah? This... Nie Ming and He Yunling were taken aback, unable to hide their worried expressions. They feared nothing, but were afraid that the villagers would meddle and take away the source of wealth that was like a cash cow for Qin Shou.

Indeed, dear nephew, it is truly excessive! After the initial joy, Nie Ming set aside the temptation of the pile of copper coins on the table, clearly understanding and resolutely rejecting the allure of the substantial sum, in order to strive for future opportunities to continue collaborating with Qin Shou

Mother, keep the remaining money safe; in a few days, the child will be of great use

Mother, the child knows he was wrong, Mother, please do not be angry!

The old village chief gathered with five candidate village chiefs, and the bonfire that was lit warmed over four hundred people. The men, women, and children of the village gathered around the bonfire, eagerly awaiting the Qin Shou family, who had suddenly become wealthy.

Jia Rong, awakened from the shock of reality by Qin Shou's call, with the assistance of Su Fei, wrapped up several dozen pounds of copper coins in cloth and carried them back to Jia Rong's room to store them. Suddenly, a large sum of money appeared in the household, causing Jia Rong to become increasingly anxious, fearing that someone might steal something.

Ah? Oh, good, alright!

Regardless of how Jia Rong instructs, the large piece of fat represented by the soybean sprouts has yet to be fully consumed. Qin Shou is currently reluctant to publicly share cultivation techniques, as the most pressing need is funding. Qin Shou has long experienced the hardships of being without money

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