Second Madam signaled the others to look over there, but this was obviously unnecessary. Everyone knew about the Jiang family’s pigsty. Well, maybe not everyone, but for those who ca here, all were acquainted with Zhang Yuan and certainly knew.
The person speaking nodded directly, excitedly saying, "Sister-in-law, rest assured. My wife is just like , never slacks off at work. If you still need people, I’ll bring her with tomorrow."
Only the full-ti workers were housed, the others had to return ho at night, and the Jiang family only provided lunch.
"Alright, you both co over tomorrow, but let make this clear first: no matter who, they will work for three days first. Only if they qualify can they stay; if not, they have to leave. Of course, you will still be paid for those three days."
Jiang Hu hardly spoke about finding people to raise pigs; he rely stood in front of Second Madam, watching her, who seldom interacted with others, thodically lay out her requirents and conditions.
Second Madam, in the past, was like many bullied young wives—silent, never dared to oppose her in-laws, secretly wiping tears even when bullied, not even daring to tell him.
Later, when their family lived alone, Second Madam gradually improved. Without anyone to bully them at ho, her temperant beca much more cheerful.
However, she usually didn’t like to engage with too many people, especially keeping quiet when in a crowd.
Today was the first ti she spoke so thodically in front of so many people without showing any fear.
Jiang Hu was a bit lost in thought.
He wondered if this was what they called ’near red makes red’?
The biggest difference between living in Xiangmu Village and Fu’an Village might be getting to know Liu Ze’s mother?
Although they didn’t et often, they had t a few tis since returning from Nanyang Prefecture last year, and in winter, Lady Liu even invited Xiaoxue and Second Madam to see plum blossoms.
Oh, and Madam Qingfeng.
Though Xie Fuya was a young woman of just eighteen or nineteen, she was the daughter of a prominent family, naturally calm and composed in speech and conduct.
Spending ti with such people, one could always learn sothing.
Second Madam’s recent change might be because of...
"Brother Jiang, Brother Jiang?" A few nudges on his shoulder brought Jiang Hu back to reality, and he saw it was Zhang Yuan.
Seeing him finally snap out of it, Zhang Yuan said helplessly, "Brother Jiang, sister-in-law has already walked away, and you’re still watching."
Apparently, he had been so lost in thought watching Second Madam that he was unaware of his surroundings and didn’t even notice when she left.
Looking again, Second Madam had already taken Yang Cheng’s wife into the courtyard and was completely out of sight.
Jiang Hu turned his head calmly, without a trace of embarrassnt, "Let’s go check the place first. We still need to cut a few logs on the mountain; even though it’s a duck hut, we can’t be careless."
Zhang Yuan, helpless, followed and gave Yang Cheng a pull.
Though Jiang Hu didn’t arrange accommodation for Yang Cheng, since his ho was a bit far, he would stay at Zhang Yuan’s for the next few days.
It’s just building a duck hut and a fishing shack, which won’t take more than a few days to finish.
However, Zhang Yuan was still anxious as he hadn’t clarified what Brother Jiang ntioned yesterday. He only got wind of it when picking people up this morning.
The date for the niece’s marriage was almost set, probably very soon. If a solution isn’t found quickly, the niece might just...
The niece was the sa age as his eldest daughter, and he had thought their family’s condition was decent, wanting to keep her for a couple more years. He even refused proposals from boys aged fifteen or sixteen.
Especially such an old widower in his thirties!
But Jiang Hu had been walking ahead, and with so many people around, he didn’t want to discuss such matters publicly, so he could only worry in silence.
Seeing his brother-in-law so unhurried, he suddenly felt frustrated, thinking that perhaps his brother-in-law’s nature as a teacher made him susceptible to bullying.
At this mont, how could he not see him as soone hopeless!
Perhaps Zhang Yuan’s gaze was too intense, but Jiang Hu noticed and, while everyone was looking at the plans, ca to Zhang Yuan’s side.
"Brother Jiang, Uncle Liu, he..."
Zhang Yuan was anxious as he hadn’t spotted Uncle Liu all day.
Jiang Hu signaled not to worry, glanced at Yang Cheng, and shook his head.
"Even if there is a way, your brother-in-law can’t handle it; Uncle Liu said he would give the solution to Little Grass’s eldest aunt. Leave the rest alone for now."
Talking about this, Zhang Yuan was frustrated too.
"I’ve realized that this brother-in-law is too passive, letting others bully his wife and children. On our way here, my sister-in-law ntioned the niece was to be sent off any day now and that brother-in-law had no reaction."
When he previously complained to him, he genuinely believed the brother-in-law was anxious, which is why he had co hastily to ask Jiang Hu for help, hoping Uncle Liu would pitch in with ideas.
In the end, it turned out that he was anxious on his own; the person involved was simply just upset at the mont while complaining, but now acted like nothing was wrong.
Jiang Hu wasn’t surprised; last night, when they talked, they practically laid out Yang Cheng’s character.
"It’s alright, it seems your sister-in-law cares for her daughter. Second Madam will talk with her later. As for Uncle Liu’s plan, he didn’t tell us, so we aren’t clear on the details either."
Uncle Liu was mysteriously confident last night, and Jiang Hu was curious about what thod he had that could surely rescue the young girl without causing gossip.
"Really? That’s great." Zhang Yuan was delighted and imdiately began to rant.
"Brother Jiang, you have no idea, the other two nephews are fine since they’re grandsons; the grandparents still care a bit."
"But the niece lives a life not fit for humans. I never knew until I went there early today and saw she was staying in a cowshed, simply laying so hay next to it..."
Zhang Yuan’s complaints made Jiang Hu feel sorry for the girl indeed.
anwhile, Yang Cheng caught a few of the words but showed no reaction.
Jiang Hu shook his head; with a father like this, the girl was indeed unfortunate.
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