Divorcing your wife might feel good for a moment, but seeing me make money will make you regret it f

Xu Qing helped Anna up and gestured to the guards behind him to bring a stool:

“Sit down and talk. I just want to find out the reason. I won’t hurt you.”

Anna didn't dare let Xu Qing exert any force, so she used Xu Qing's hand to help her stand up on her own.

She said respectfully, "Since you have bought us, you are our master, and Anna dares not overstep that bounds."

They were entrusted by my lover to protect me, fearing that I would suffer the same fate as my previous companion, which is why they kidnapped the auctioneer on stage.

We thought we could escape smoothly. There were many British people here, and once we left the auction house, hiding wouldn't be a problem.

But I never expected it would all be a pointless sacrifice..."

Anna couldn't help but feel down, but then she forced herself to cheer up.

"After you bought it, I originally planned to confess directly. Even if it meant death, I didn't want to implicate my friends anymore."

But it seems God hasn't forgotten us; we are very lucky to have met you.

After Louise saw Anna confess, she wasn't taken away and beaten like the others had been; her complexion regained some color.

She knelt upright, facing Xu Qing with the same reverence as if facing God: "Master, please forgive my rudeness, you are the best master in the world."

The other slaves joined in, shouting, "You are the best master in the world!"

Xu Qing appeared calm and composed, but inwardly he was so embarrassed that he was practically crawling on the ground.

She raised her hand and gestured to suppress it: "I'll make things clear to you now. I bought you only to plant rubber trees."

You can rest assured, I don't have that kind of fetish, and I won't give you away.

As long as you work hard, you will be able to redeem your indentures and regain your freedom sooner or later.

Those who perform well are rewarded, while those who perform poorly are punished.

As for Anna, since you are pregnant, you are hereby appointed to manage them until you give birth.

Anna was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes, and she was about to kneel down and kowtow to Xu Qing to express her gratitude.

Xu Qing stopped them in time: "You don't need to kneel before me anymore. You are just my workers, not my slaves."

Okay, I don't know the other people's names yet. Please each introduce yourself.

As soon as Xu Qing finished speaking, the people kneeling on the ground stood up abruptly, separating men and women and automatically forming two lines.

Louise was the leader of the women's side.

"Hello, Master. My name is Louise."

"Hello, Master, my name is Emily."

"Hello, Master, my name is Adele."

"..."

After the woman finished her introduction, the man began his.

After going around the room, apart from Anna and Louise, Xu Qing couldn't remember the names of the other people.

Xu Qing was immediately pulled out of the story by their appearances, especially the men.

The British had deep-set features, and when the man looked at her respectfully, it seemed as if he could draw her in.

However, their official language is so good that if you only listen to their voices and don't look at their appearance, you would never think they are foreigners.

Xu Qing asked with some curiosity, "How long have you been here? Your Mandarin is really good."

The crowd, who had just been somewhat excited, became dejected again, hanging their heads like wilted eggplants.

Anna explained from the side:

“We have been sold here for half a year. From the moment we boarded the ship bound for here, someone has been teaching us Mandarin.”

There were daily learning tasks, and if they weren't completed, being hungry or beaten was the least of it; some teachers had bad tempers.

They'll prick you with needles, and if you don't learn, they won't let you sleep until you do, and they won't give you water...

Punishment comes in many forms, causing us pain, but leaving no lasting mark. To avoid punishment, we all studied very diligently.

Xu Qing remained silent. She had witnessed firsthand that slaves were often worse than animals.

She shook off those uncomfortable things and said with a smile, "These are all in the past. From now on, everything will be better if you stay with me."

"We believe in our master; you are the only good person we have encountered since we came to this land."

Anna spoke sincerely, and the others echoed her sentiments.

After telling them to go and rest, Xu Qing also lay down on the bed.

After lying down, he suddenly sat up again and muttered to himself:

"Should we get a doctor to take a look at Anna? I wonder if there's anything wrong with her baby?"

Without further ado, Xu Qing summoned her guard and asked him to fetch a doctor to examine the pulse of her newly purchased servant.

While waiting, Wu Yu returned.

He knocked on Xu Qing's door.

"So fast? No need to bring it to me, just take it to Anna and the others. Let the doctor prescribe whatever medicine they need, I'll pay for it."

Xu Qing's voice rang out from inside the room.

Wu Yu paused for a moment, then said, "It's me, Madam Xu. I have something to tell you."

Xu Qing recognized Wu Yu's voice, opened the door, and said:

"Is your brother alright? If he can't get away, I'll just go shopping by myself tomorrow."

Mentioning his younger brother, Wu Yu's expressionless face softened considerably, and he said gratefully:

"The fever has subsided, and after a few more doses of medicine, I'll be fine. I'm so grateful for the medicine that Madam gave me."

"I was in a hurry this morning. How much is this medicine, madam? I'll give it to you."

Xu Qing waved his hand: "It's nothing, it's just what the kids at home have used, it doesn't cost any money."

Wu Yu tentatively asked, "Did Madam prepare this medicine herself, or did she buy it from the pharmacy?"

Xu Qing became wary: "Why do you ask that?"

Sensing Xu Qing's change in mood, Wu Yu quickly explained:

"Madam, please don't misunderstand. It's the doctor I invited back today to treat my brother."

Seeing that the medicine I gave my younger brother was very effective, he decided to spend 100 taels to buy the prescription.

I didn't tell him where the prescription came from; I just want to ask you if you'd be willing to sell it to him.

"I see. I didn't prepare that medicine myself. I got it from a pharmacy in my hometown."

Xu Qing didn't want to stand out; she gave the medicine twice, saying it was leftovers from her own child's use.

Besides, this is a 21st-century Western medicine. She doesn't even know the formula. Where is she going to find the formula to sell to someone?

"You were right not to tell anyone, thank you."

If your brother is alright, he can continue to be my tour guide... no, I mean, my guide.

I plan to buy a batch of rubber tree seedlings.

Xu Qing originally did not plan to buy saplings; if he bought them here and transported them back, they would definitely not survive.

It's a complete waste of money.

Anyway, Cui Han wouldn't go back with her, and Ye Wushuang was easy to fool.

Now that we've bought so many British workers, we'll have to travel with them all the way. If we don't buy saplings, it'll be too easy to be exposed.

After buying them, she can replace the dead saplings with new ones from the store, so she will never be discovered.

Cui Han nodded and replied, "My brother is fine; I should be the one thanking you."

I happen to have a friend who returned rubber trees at the same time; his family sells them. I'll take you to buy some tomorrow.

Xu Qing was so happy that he wanted to pat Wu Yu on the shoulder, but when he reached halfway there, he realized that he wasn't even as tall as Wu Yu's shoulder.

He then abandoned that idea and instead patted Wu Yu's arm.

"That's great! It looks like I can save a lot of money again."