The Daily Life of a Rich Peasant's Boy in the Imperial Examination

Sun Shan planned to buy farm tools, buy farm tools, buy farm tools—he had to say it three times because it was important.

Then came building bridges, roads, and water conservancy projects; then funding for the county school; then reclaiming wasteland for farming; and then...

In short, distributing profits to shareholders is a last resort.

We must first create the greatest wealth for Yuanlu County before we can share in that wealth.

If the initial accumulation of wealth is divided up before sufficient reserves are secured, Yuanlu County will remain perpetually impoverished.

Sun Shan said to Zhang Shiye, "Shiye, could you please draft a plan? The yamen needs to buy farm tools and oxen. Ask who will take on this task."

We decided to adopt a bidding process for fixed projects. Whoever offers the lowest price and can guarantee quality will be awarded the contract.

As for the bidding targets, we'll recruit from among the shareholders. After all, the profits will stay with us, so we should at least give the shareholders a taste of success to soothe their disappointment.

After Sun Shan explained it to Zhang Shiye, Zhang Shiye finally understood.

After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Sir, we can simply have the government office buy it; comparing prices from different vendors will save us money."

Sunshan purchased farm tools and oxen by bidding, leaving the process to a third party. There are many intricacies involved, and whoever wins the bid is sure to make money.

Moreover, Sun Shan said that the project's funding would be substantial and guaranteed to make money. This was essentially giving away money to shareholders, which was completely out of character for Mr. Sun.

Sun Shan pursed his lips and said helplessly, "Sigh, I also want to buy it myself, but if I interfere too much, people outside will definitely have opinions. Sigh, we should all work together to earn money; we can't not spend a single penny."

Outsourcing the project saved manpower and resources, but not financial resources.

Sun Shan also felt sorry for them, but he had no choice but to let others make money so that the road ahead would be easier.

As for who will win the bid in this tender, it all depends on the price they offer.

The lowest bidder wins, the highest bidder gets out of here.

Of course, if the price is too low, Sun Shan won't want it. Who would do something without profit?

After understanding Sun Shan's meaning, Master Zhang nodded: "Yes, sir, I will write a detailed plan and I will not let you down."

To be honest, Master Zhang was really efficient and didn't disappoint Sun Shan. Apart from his lame leg, which made him a burden when running away, he was excellent in every other way.

I've been busy following Sun Shan around these past few days, and it's been exhausting.

Sun Shan said solemnly, "Master, you've worked hard these past few days. Once the summer harvest and summer plowing are over, I'll give you a break."

Master Zhang said cheerfully, "Sir, I have nowhere to go anyway, so it doesn't matter whether I take a day off or not. You're too kind, sir."

Hearing this, Sun Shan was even more satisfied.

For employees like Master Zhang, who are always on time, working 996 and 007 is commonplace.

Hehe, much harder than Gui Ge'er.

As the sun sets and night falls, Sun Shan finishes his day's shift.

However, there's not much difference between being on duty and being on duty; both are confined to the small place of the government office and rarely leave the premises.

In contrast to Sun Shan were Little Fatty and Little Blackie, two girls who looked forward to going out every day and buying snacks when Sister Yun wasn't looking.

With Dege not around, Uncle Sun's companions have shifted to Little Fatty and Little Blackie.

Uncle Sun was helpless; everyone in the yamen was too busy to deal with him.

As for Sun Bomin, he's busy with Su Shi's little plot of land every day, but they don't make any money and don't even know what they're busy with.

When they tried to find the Sun family's guards, they were directly refused, especially Sun Dali, who insisted on protecting Sun Shan's safety and ordered the guards not to go anywhere.

This infuriated Uncle Sun, who wanted nothing more than to beat up Sun Dali, but unfortunately, he was too old and out of shape to win.

And then there's Huming. He's sent to school early in the morning and picked up every evening. We only see each other for dinner, and there's hardly any chance for us to play together.

Uncle Sun originally wanted to chat with Big Head Dog in the kitchen, but Big Head Dog refused him, saying that he had to work with Granny Wang and Madam Xia to develop the food that Madam had instructed, and had no time to deal with Uncle Sun, who was so boring.

As for the servants like Steward Wang, Uncle Sun felt he was of high status and disdained to even talk to them.

So, Uncle Sun wanted to talk to Yun Jie, one of the remaining two options, but unfortunately she was a woman, making it difficult to talk to her.

All things considered, only Little Fatty and Little Blackie can play with Uncle Sun.

Little Fatty ran eagerly to Uncle Sun, pointed to the gate, and called out, "Third Grandpa, Xiaoxiao wants to go out."

My best friend, Little Blackie, also ran over. She was a bit timid and didn't shout as loudly as Little Fatty: "Third Grandpa, can you take us out to play?"

The chubby girl and the dark-skinned girl go for a morning run, read books, learn to read, and practice needlework in the afternoon.

Well, the day's tasks are over, and I'm finally free. Before the sun sets, I want to go out and relieve my boredom.

Of course, the most important thing is to buy snacks to eat.

Sister Yun's "Devil Training for Ladies" program made Little Fatty so hungry that her chest was practically touching her back, which was really unbearable.

The little girl initially cried to gain sympathy, but her own mother was like a vengeful old demon, showing no mercy to anyone.

Then she cried loudly for help, but unfortunately her grandparents were isolated, so the help couldn't reach her.

They even went to Sun Shan to complain, and what saddened them was that their father was a staunch accomplice of their mother.

Little Fatty was heartbroken and could only plead with her third grandfather, who had also been abandoned by the Sun family.

We share the same plight and cherish each other's kindness.

Uncle Sun also wanted to go out for a stroll, especially to have some tea at a teahouse, but the back gate was heavily guarded.

He could only shake his head and say, "Good girl, your third grandfather can't go out. Your father won't let us go out. Alas, your father is heartless; he treats us like this."

Little Fatty agreed wholeheartedly, saying, "Third Grandpa, you're right. Father is truly heartless."

He paused, then added, "My mother has no conscience either."

Little Black Girl frowned, feeling that what Third Grandfather and Little Fatty Girl said was wrong.

Because Gui Ge'er and Li Jinhua brainwashed Xiao Hei Mei every night, saying good things about Sun Shan.

Now that her best friend says Sun Shan is heartless, the little black girl can't quite grasp the situation and doesn't know what to do.

Uncle Sun continued to speak ill of Sun Shan: "Good girl, your father is not only heartless, but also greedy. He swindled all of your third grandfather's money. You must keep your money safe and don't let your father find out."

The chubby girl instinctively clutched the small purse at her waist, which contained 10 copper coins given to her by Su and Sun Bomin.

With her eyes wide open, she nodded emphatically: "Third Grandfather, Xiaoxiao knows, she can't let Father touch it."

He paused, then added, "And I can't let Mother touch it either."

Compared to Sun Shan, Little Fatty was more afraid of Sister Yun.

Because only Sister Yun in the family disciplined her, Little Fatty was timid.

Little Blackie frowned even more, wondering why what her third grandfather and Little Fatty said was completely different from what her father and mother had said.

Father said that Shanbo was the most generous, providing him with food, shelter, a house, and a wife.

My mother also said that Shanbo was very generous and made sure their family had a full meal.

They also told the little black girl to be a good daughter to Uncle Shan when she grew up.

Hearing Little Fatty say that, Little Black Girl couldn't understand it.

In the end, I still firmly stood by Little Fatty's side, because they are best friends.