"I will only sign a 30-year working contract with you."

Jing Chunxi's voice was calm and firm, like a clear spring flowing through the yard. She stood in front of Daya's family, her eyes showing a hint of gentleness, yet also an unquestionable seriousness.

When they suddenly heard Jing Chunxi's words, the couple raised their heads, with a hint of surprise and a bit of surprise on their faces.

They had originally thought that selling themselves into slavery meant a lifetime of bondage, but they hadn't expected Jing Chunxi to offer such a condition. The expression on his face suddenly lost its pain, as if a huge stone in his heart had been lifted.

Daya also suddenly raised his head and looked at Jing Chunxi in surprise, as if he didn't quite understand what she said, but a glimmer of hope appeared on his face, as if he had suddenly seen a ray of light in the darkness. His eyes flickered with anticipation, and his lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but didn't know where to start.

"Stand up first. After thirty years, you can decide whether to stay or leave. No ransom is required. But if you don't learn well and I send you back, you will have to compensate for the losses."

Jing Chunxi continued, her voice soft. She looked at Daye with a hint of encouragement in her eyes. The couple at the back were stunned again, then glanced at each other with a hint of disbelief in their eyes.

They seemed unable to believe their ears. Such conditions were undoubtedly a godsend for them.

"Da Ya is willing to follow the young lady for the rest of his life." After saying this, Da Ya kowtowed again before standing up with the support of his father's big hand. Although his voice was childish, it revealed a firmness, indicating that he was ready to follow Jing Chunxi for the rest of his life.

The family suddenly felt less sad, but they still looked at Jing Chunxi expectantly, wanting to hear the truth from her.

Erya looked up at his mother, who nodded at him with a look of comfort in her eyes. His expression finally softened, but he still didn't smile. There was just a hint of calm in his eyes. Perhaps it was seeing hope for his brother that comforted him.

"It's not easy to follow me. The first three years are mainly about learning to read and write. There is no monthly salary, but there are two sets of clothes every season.

During the autumn break, you can come back to help with the harvest and celebrate the New Year, but you must be back before the eighth day of the first lunar month. Jing Chunxi's voice remained calm as she explained her plans in detail. This child has never been to school. If she wants to truly grow up, she must first accept learning and improve her abilities.

"what!"

The woman was probably too surprised. She grabbed her man with her other hand and let out a cry of surprise. There was a flash of surprise in her eyes, as if she couldn't believe it was true.

The man came to his senses and was also very surprised. Studying costs a lot of money, and he had already asked about it at the private school. He quickly bowed his head and said, "Thank you, Miss. Thank you, Miss." There was a slight tremor in his voice, revealing deep gratitude.

"Brother can come back? Come back every year?" Erya ran to his brother's side with a look of surprise, looked up at him in disbelief, his eyes actually shining a little, it was the surprise of finding something precious after losing it.

Da Ya also happily said thank you to Jing Chunxi again! He lowered his head and nodded affirmatively to his brother, saying confidently and firmly, "Back!"

There was a firmness in his voice, as if he had already seen hope for the future. When Erya heard this, a glimmer of joy flashed in his eyes. He tightly grasped his brother's hand, but he still felt it was unbelievable. This happiness came too suddenly, and he was afraid it would disappear suddenly.

"but,"

Jing Chunxi suddenly turned serious and said, "To serve me, besides being diligent, you must be loyal. If you are lazy, uneducated, and unskilled, I will return you and make you compensate me for my losses. If you harm the interests of the master, I will have you reported to the authorities and will not show mercy." As soon as she finished speaking, the atmosphere in the courtyard suddenly became serious. Jing Chunxi's eyes were cold and unquestionable.

"Miss, I don't know how to do it. I will learn it. Otherwise, I will kill you or cut you into pieces. It's up to you." Da Ya spoke with determination, his eyes firm. There was a childish courage in his voice, and he was ready to face anything.

Ah Qi saw in his eyes the same unwavering determination as soldiers heading off to battle. He couldn't help but turn around and whisper to Jing Chunxi, "This kid's not bad." There was a hint of admiration in his voice, as if he saw Daya's potential.

The couple did not show any signs of panic this time, and even felt that it was natural. The man said very firmly: "If he dares to do such a thing, we don't need him to come back, young lady, don't worry." There was a firmness in his voice, as if he had already made plans for the worst.

He even grabbed Daye's ear and said, "If you have such bad intentions, you don't have to go. Just stay at home and sell bamboo shoots honestly. If you do something shameful like this, even if the young lady comes back to you, I will break your legs and throw you into the Xunyang River to feed the fish." There was a hint of severity in his voice, warning his son to cherish this opportunity.

As soon as his father said this, even the woman nodded, indicating that she agreed with her husband's words. Although there was a hint of reluctance on her face, there was a firmness in her eyes.

Daya even said: "If you dare to do this, I will have no face to come back. I will tie stones to my body and jump into the river." There was a hint of childish ruthlessness in his voice, which showed his determination and loyalty.

Jing Chunxi continued, "After three years, you can work as a shop assistant. Your monthly salary will be half a tael of silver. If you do well, you will receive rewards, and your monthly salary will gradually increase.

"Becoming a small manager or even a big boss isn't something that can be achieved overnight; it depends on your hard work." Her voice carried a hint of encouragement, but also a stern warning. For anyone who perseveres and works hard, the future holds limitless possibilities.

"As a waiter, you will have two holidays. You can go home or have your family visit you, and you are free." Although these conditions are not generous, they are a very rare opportunity for Daya's family, which many children from poor families cannot even ask for.

They knew that it was because of the smoke coming out of their ancestral graves that they met such a noble person.

Jing Chunxi looked at them and said, "You can think about it tonight. If you still plan to go, sign the contract tomorrow and get on the ship the day after tomorrow night." Her voice was very gentle, and she wanted to give them a chance to choose.

"go with!"

Da Ya and his father blurted out the words almost simultaneously, both of them resolute. Their voices revealed a resolve that held no intention of changing. The woman even smiled, though with tears in her eyes. A flicker of relief crossed her eyes, as if she had already seen her son's future.

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