"Hehe, they got a raise and now they have their own bicycles, isn’t that a reward?"
The carriage driver was quite happy. Those two were his brothers, and though they had started with a lower salary than him and envied his exclusive job driving the carriage, they now had their vehicles.
Yesterday, the Old Master said that they did a good job protecting Lady Ye Shiqi, promoting both of his brothers. Although they now earned money and had set up their own households,
they were still brothers, born of the sa mother and father. Of course, he also wanted them to be wealthier, to prosper together, and to provide for their parents and children.
"Oh, congratulations, congratulations!"
Ye Shiqi said with a smile. She was aware of the driver’s family situation, as they were from the sa village.
To work on their estate or as guards, one must have good character. Those who worked continuously for several years were considered loyal and long-standing employees.
"Congratulations, congratulations!" Ye Fengqi also followed with a laugh.
"Thank you, both Ladies," the carriage driver said before he turned to his brothers riding alongside on bicycles and said, "Aren’t you going to thank the Ladies for their concern?"
"Thank you, Ladies."
The two n had been working at Ye Manor but hadn’t always seen these two young girls. They may not have known their characters, but they were aware of their kindness, having been advised by their elder brother to work more and talk less.
When Lady Ye Shiqi spoke, they refrained from interjecting. They understood their manners and could be said to have shed their rough peasant thoughts for the established rules of the estate, joining the ranks of quality employees.
Ye Shiqi and her elder sister nodded. By the ti their conversation ended, they had arrived at the estate.
Thinking they had arrived quite early, they were surprised to see that young gentlen and Ladies waiting for the social gathering were already strolling around the estate.
"Why so late? It’s almost noon!" Si Ma Roui was the first to speak.
"Today we’re not racing, so do we need to be that early?" Ye Fengqi replied.
"Who said we’re not racing? What’s with your outfits? Today is for mountain climbing!" Si Ma Roui was dressed in trousers, different from the day before, indicating she had brought many clothes.
"What, is my refined ladylike attire not suitable?"
Ye Fengqi wasn’t opposed to climbing, but she felt unprepared for heavy exercise, and with the increasing heat, was reluctant to climb.
Yet, it was difficult to refuse the guests, especially when it ca to the requests of an official’s daughter like Si Ma Roui.
"Really, we’re here to have fun. How can we just stay in our rooms? That would be a waste of ti!" Si Ma Roui rolled her eyes gracefully.
Therefore, the young n also nodded in agreent, feeling that their youth should not be spent sitting in rooms like the elderly.
"Alright, we’ll go change our clothes!" Ye Shiqi could only comply resignedly. She hadn’t exercised that morning, having forgotten her morning exercises because she had thought too much and slept too late the night before.
Ye Shiqi returned to her room and changed into a skirt with trousers and also swapped her shoes. She reduced the decorations in her hair as well.
By the ti she had changed, her fourth elder sister had already changed as well.
The mountain climbing competition wasn’t their first ti participating in such an event. The first, second, and third places in this activity all ca with rewards.
Organized by the n, they followed along and joined the activity. The n’s events also involved pooling money for the rewards.
These three girls participated for fun. If they won a reward, it was a bonus; if not, there was no loss, treating it as a competition.
Yesterday’s bicycle race had been useless, with guards following along. But for today’s mountain climbing race, both the n and Si Ma Roui didn’t want maids and guards to follow. This small mountain
held no dangers. Climbing it was tough, with man-made stairs and a narrow road leading up the mountain.
The stairs allowed people to climb, and the narrow road accommodated bicycles, horseback, ox-carts, and carriages to the top.
This ti it was more convenient for those who didn’t want to climb to reach the mountain peak and enjoy the view.
Ye Shiqi felt that climbing in this weather wasn’t fun. She hadn’t reached the peak yet and already felt her face burning and breathless. This race wasn’t about climbing leisurely.
There were three big mountains ahead and she struggled to climb upwards, with so still ahead of her.
Upon reaching the target at the summit, three people were already there, securing the first, second, and third places.
"Hehehe!" Tang Xiyue laughed like a blooming flower. To Ye Shiqi, his expression seed as annoying as a withered callia.
"Hmph, second place is nothing special!" Si Ma Roui also found Tang Xiyue’s expression irritating. She had won third place, and it irked her that he, the weakling, had reached the top before her.
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