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Lin Weizhong took Liu's father and others back to the backyard.

The shop in front was left to the servant to clean up.

"Dad, are you guys going back to the house now, or are you staying here to rest for a while? We haven't had lunch yet."

"Hurry up and eat. We'll wait for you to go back together."

Father Liu asked them to eat, and he also couldn't sit still, so he helped prepare ingredients for the next day.

In the kitchen, they steamed rice, left two plates of stewed dishes, and fried a vegetable dish before they could eat. Liu Caixia cooked the dishes, while Lin Weizhong helped watch the fire, and soon the two of them served the food on the table.

The boy tidied up the shop, closed the door, bolted it, and went to the backyard.

Liu Caixia and Lin Weizhong greeted: "Yang Si, it's almost time to eat."

Yang Si is his real name. He was called Lao Si at home and was sold by his family while fleeing famine.

Lin Weizhong and his people usually don't change the names of the servants they buy.

Unless they ask to change their name.

Yang Si worked for several masters. He was thin and could not do heavy physical work. But he had good knife skills. He had developed this skill while fleeing from famine.

Lin Weizhong thought that the shop just needed someone to cut vegetables and meat, which was just right. Yang Si was also very fortunate to be bought by Lin Weizhong. He often ate with the owner and was not beaten or scolded.

He had only been here for a short time, but he already considered himself a member of this family. He silently swore in his heart that he would work hard and be loyal to his master.

Yang Si has now become accustomed to eating at the same table with Lin Weizhong and the others. After everyone finishes eating, he will take the initiative to clean up the dishes and go to the kitchen.

"Dad, is everything okay at home?"

After dinner, Liu Caixia followed her father to prepare the ingredients for the next day.

"My family is doing well. I've talked to them and I'm going to go back at the end of the year to divide up the money and things at home. After that, Liu Hao and his family will get married and move in together."

"Alright. It's time to separate. It's not a good idea to live together like this forever. So what are our plans for the future?"

"I want to live in the city. What do you think?"

"Well, what we planned before was too ambitious. It's impossible to achieve it all at once."

Father Liu nodded in agreement. "I have discussed this with them all. Everyone agrees that it is better to take it slow. It will also pave the way for future generations."

Liu Caixia looked at Liu Xiaolu who was helping on the side. Liu Xiaolu had never done these things before.

Now I can really do anything.

The pair of white and tender little hands also became rough.

"Yes, what will happen to the children after we are gone? We have to make some plans for them."

"We can still survive for many years, don't worry. By that time, I believe that with our strength, we will not develop too badly. Ten years later, our company will definitely be able to gain a firm foothold in this dynasty."

"Ten years later, even if we don't find a backer, when the children in our family grow up, there will always be one or two promising ones who can become our little backers."

"I also think Zhongzhou is a good place. Both the climate and the geographical location are suitable for living. In the future, we will live here, away from the power center, and we don't have to worry too much about offending those powerful people. Interpersonal relationships will not be so complicated, and it will be much easier to get along with each other."

"Well, when the children at home have a promising future, they can get a job in Zhongzhou, or make good friends with the princes in Zhongzhou. As long as the descendants of the family do not encounter any changes of dynasties, they can follow the rules and regulations we have formulated. Life will definitely not be too bad."

"Okay, Dad. We've made some money recently, so we bought two more shops in the city. When the shops make some money, we'll buy some more land and houses in the city. Next year, our whole family will move to the city. We'll definitely let the servants take care of the county town, or let them take care of anyone who wants to stay there. Anyone who wants to come to the city can come together. As for where to settle down, you can make the final plan after you go to Zhongzhou Prefecture to see the situation."

"I think so too. It all depends on the result of Luo Hong's exam. If he passes, even if he doesn't continue to take the exam, we can see whether he can use his talent to get a job in the prefecture, or find a job as a teacher in Zhongzhou Prefecture. Or he can open his own academy. By then, we will have more confidence to stay in Zhongzhou, and we can also return to Nanshan Prefecture. I think Nanshan Prefecture is also good."

"Uncle Luo has been taking Ke Yu to read books at home every day recently. He is very hardworking. I think there is still hope. We have made some friends in the capital city recently, especially the students and teachers of the academy. I also got to know some people through the braised meat shop. Through these relationships, Uncle Luo got a lot of exam questions from previous years. He also learned a lot about the current situation of Zhongzhou Prefecture and even the entire court. These are very helpful for the upcoming exams."

"That's good. The prefectural capital is indeed much more informed than the county. The county is still a little behind. These current events will be very helpful for the exam no matter when."

"Yes, the news should be coming soon. The new emperor has ascended the throne and issued a series of new policies. The war in the northwest is also over. Now is the time for the court to recuperate. It is also an opportunity for us."

"That's really good news. When I left, there was no news from the county yet."

"It's probably just a matter of you being away for a day. We learned about it yesterday, and the government office just announced it and posted it on the bulletin board this morning. It's so lively today because many people heard the news, and even those who wouldn't have come to the market came. They all want to know more about the situation."

"That's really good news. It's not surprising. I heard people discussing some new policies along the way, but I didn't think much about it. It seems that I'm getting old and my mind is not as active as before."

"Dad, you've been worrying enough. It's time to let go and let the young people stand on their own feet. Not to mention you, even Wei Zhong and I are old enough to retire here."

Xiao Si: "Yes, Uncle Liu, from now on, we will take care of the housework. You just need to talk."

The pig offal has been almost cleaned up. Thanks to Liu Caixia's discovery of asphalt, it is now much faster to remove the hair from the pig skins.

"Xiao Si, you stay here and keep an eye on the meat in the pot. Let's go back to the house. We'll come back later."

"Don't worry, ma'am."

Liu Caixia is now accustomed to the servants calling her Madam. Everyone here is like this, so she just has to get used to it.

As the family grows bigger, there won't be only a few servants. Some rules should be established in accordance with local customs.

As for hired people, it is more reassuring to use those servants who are purchased with indentures.