Chapter 883: Chapter 883: Strange Changes at Home_1

The two were startled by Qiao Xiaomai’s actions, and Wang Tiesheng stammeringly asked, “Isn’t it, wasn’t it said that we settle the wages once a month?”

They couldn’t help but wonder if Qiao Xiaomai was dissatisfied with their performance and wouldn’t let them come back the next day…

With that possibility in mind, a look of pleading appeared on both their faces.

Qiao Xiaomai blinked and noticed the expressions of the couple, suddenly feeling a mix of amusement and helplessness.

“You both work efficiently, so there’s no need for monthly settlements, let’s settle daily instead.”

Just by looking at their attire and behavior, it was clear that their family was struggling, so there was no reason for her to wait until the end of the month to pay their wages.

Besides, she was accustomed to daily settlements.

After all, a day’s work for a day’s pay.

She began to count the copper coins.

Wang Tiesheng and Li Qiuhua exchanged a glance, and the anxiety in their hearts immediately eased; joy that they couldn’t hide spread across their faces.

Daily settlements?

That meant they could bring home their wages every day!

“It was originally agreed that each person would receive six taels a month, which translates to two hundred wen per day. It was said that the price for women and children would differ from that of able-bodied workers, but since I see that Sister Li works as hard as any man, let’s also count it as two hundred wen.”

She put the four hundred counted copper coins into a small cloth bag and handed it to the couple, “Count them.”

Wang Tiesheng, delighted, took it and said, “No, no need to count.”

“It’s better to count them, it gives us peace of mind,” Qiao Xiaomai insisted.

Realizing that Qiao Xiaomai wasn’t being polite, the couple poured out the coins and counted them one by one–four hundred coins exactly, not one more, not one less.

“Thank you, Miss Qiao, thank you,” the couple said, their voices overlapping with gratitude.

Qiao Xiaomai waved her hand dismissively, “Go back, and come over at the same time tomorrow.”

The next day, the couple arrived on time, and Qiao Xiaomai had them feed the livestock first, then go cook some sweet potatoes.

The method of making Dried Sweet Potatoes was practically common knowledge now, no need to keep it secret.

Around midday, Chen Guilan arrived.

Chen Guilan’s eldest son was getting married, and building a new house was a part of the ceremony. If it were to be a brand-new tile-roofed house, it would require dozens of taels silver.

Dozens of taels silver–that would be a considerable expense for a wedding.

“I was thinking, since you don’t live in the village anymore, um… I was wondering if I could buy your house.”

The two families were neighbors, and Qiao Xiaomai’s house had only been built last winter, still fresh and new.

However, Chen Guilan’s face showed some discomfort as her words clearly implied she was hoping for Qiao Xiaomai to sell it at a discount.

As for discounting the price, Qiao Xiaomai was indifferent, but the thought of the secret tunnel in the house made her say, “Auntie, my house might not be very safe. That Mr. Cen from the county seat and Prince Duan insisted on digging up my house. Although they haven’t succeeded until now, those two haven’t given up.”

“In fact, one of the reasons I moved out was because I was worried they were still keen on digging up my house.”

“Ah?” Chen Guilan was taken aback upon hearing this.

It seemed there was such a matter…

Aye, she had actually forgotten all about it in her eagerness to get a bargain!

“Well then, let’s go back and have a look. It’s been a long time since I’ve been back myself,” Qiao Xiaomai suggested.

“Sure, let’s go back and take a look,” Chen Guilan replied, her smile now even more awkward.

For the sake of a small bargain, she had almost gotten herself into big trouble!

Qiao Xiaomai harnessed the ox cart and returned to the village with Chen Guilan.

When they arrived home, Chen Guilan went back to the Chen Family, and Qiao Xiaomai opened the gate of her own courtyard.

The situation in the courtyard was the same as when she left. She glanced around casually and then took out her keys to unlock the hall’s door.

Pushing on the door, it wouldn’t budge.

She frowned and pushed harder.

With more force, the door opened.

But as soon as she saw clearly what was inside, she quickly stepped back several paces, the hairs on her body standing on end in an instant.

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