Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 74 Planning (2)_1

Chapter 74: Chapter 74 Planning (2)_1

Due to the angle, Mo Yan had not noticed Zhenzhen’s unusual demeanor and carefully explained the reason to him, "Everyone in Liu Yang Village knows that our family doesn’t get along with Second Granduncle’s family, but no matter how much discord there is, they are still our relatives. When relatives encounter difficulties and seek our help, we must assist if able. Should we refuse, outsiders will only say we are cold-hearted and ruthless, constantly wary of us, perhaps even sabotaging us behind our backs."

Zhenzhen had never thought of this, and was so captivated by the explanation that he forgot his sorrow.

Seeing this, Mo Yan continued while patting his head, "This time Second Granduncle and his family came asking for help, and the villagers will definitely know. If we turn them away, Second Grandma and Second Aunt will spread negative rumors about our family just like before. Besides, they have indeed taken care of father and us three sisters before, for better or worse. In others’ eyes, that still counts as a great favor!"

Hearing this, Zhenzhen nodded thoughtfully, his bright eyes spinning quickly.

"We have not yet firmly established ourselves in Liu Yang Village, and we can’t allow them to tarnish the good reputation we have worked so hard to build. If the uncles from the paternal side take work seriously, it would mean a few more helpers for the family and no grounds for criticism from outsiders; if they dare to be negligent, we will have a valid reason to deal with them, and others won’t side with Second Grandma because we will be in the right. Does Zhenzhen understand?"

Those three contracts were not written and signed for nothing!

"Hmm!" Zhenzhen nodded emphatically.

Back in his previous home, whenever Second Grandma came to take things from their house, she would sit on the threshold and hurl abuses if they prevented her. If they dared to talk back, Second Grandma would curse even more and even call the village head and the Clan Leader to judge the situation.

Being young and unable to argue effectively, people only believed Second Grandma. Later, whenever they went out, they faced people pointing fingers and whispering behind their backs, which made it hard for them to hold their heads high, and no one wanted to play with them.

Mo Yan ruffled Zhenzhen’s hair with relief; the little fellow was indeed smart, but she didn’t mention the most important reason.

From the original host’s memories, even though their father had given up on continuing the civil examinations, he had never stopped reading, which indicated he still desired to further his studies. Previously, poverty had forced him to give it up. Now that their family wasn’t short of money and would have a proper house in Liu Yang Village come next spring, there would be an excellent environment for studying.

If their father wished to continue his studies and sit the civil examinations, with his intelligence and years of study, passing would not be difficult. Passing the examination would not only raise the Mo Family’s status in Liu Yang Village but also deter any ill-intentioned people to some extent. Even if their father could progress further, whether or not he could become an official, at the very least, in an era where people were deemed as insignificant as grass, the family would gain some additional security.

In light of this, the reputation was highly significant to the Mo Family!

However, all these were just Mo Yan’s speculations; she had not found the right opportunity to ask her father his thoughts, and Zhenzhen was still young. She didn’t want him to bear such heavy burdens at a tender age; letting things take their natural course was best.

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Early the next morning, Mo Yongfu and his two brothers followed the vegetable delivery convoy into the city.

Mo Yan was not at all confident about these three men and wanted to observe them up close to ensure they were genuinely diligent, so she arranged for Mo Yongfu to deliver vegetables to wealthy families together with a middle-aged man named Yu Fa, who had been hired from Yang Liu Village.

"Little boss, rest assured, I will definitely look after Brother Yongfu properly."

Yu Fa pounded his chest as a pledge, then he and Mo Yongfu boarded the ox cart filled with vegetables to start their deliveries.

Yu Fa was among the villagers who had previously helped the Mo Family cut timber and was also a refugee who had become well-acquainted with Lin Yong. Lin Yong found him to be a decent man and introduced him to Mo Yan when she was looking for someone to deliver vegetables.

Mo Yan had carefully assessed him over a period, remembering exactly how much each vegetable delivery was supposed to yield, and the silver coins Yu Fa turned in after each delivery were never short. Some of the wealthier households gave him tips for prompt and fresh delivery; he always handed these over honestly to Mo Yan, who of course would never take them.

This time, by having him accompany Mo Yongfu for the vegetable deliveries, Mo Yan wasn’t worried the two would collude to embezzle funds.

As for Mo Yonglu and Mo Yongshou, Mo Yan had never trusted them: Mo Yonglu wasn’t the brightest bulb and was easily swayed by others’ suggestions, while Mo Yongshou was cunning. Unpredictable things could happen with the two of them together; only by keeping them in her sight could she feel at ease.

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