C28

Originally, Cheng Xi wanted to take the chance to chat with Wang Ying and ask him what this lumber at the pier was doing. After all, the news that was accidentally leaked was more genuine.

But after chatting for a while, Cheng Xi knew that her goal had to be useless. Wang Ying had always been living in the city and her understanding of her man's work was the same as her father's. She only knew that she was working at Prefecture City Pier.

Cheng Xi kept her disappointed expression, trying her best to maintain her original smile as she chatted with Wang Ying. Although she could not learn anything about the contractor Zhao Ke, but she could still inquire about the situation in the city. After all, Wang Ying had always lived in the county city, so her understanding of the city was quite good.

Not long later, Mother Wu led Zhao Ke, the main character of the courtyard, to come over. Taking the chance to size him up, Cheng Xi realized that this person had completely overturned the image that she had in her mind.

Cheng Xi had originally thought that the person doing the job at the pier would definitely be a big burly man, but this Zhao Ke actually had a weak and weak scholar's appearance, a fair and handsome appearance, and a gentle smile on his face. This kind of person would always make people feel close to him, this kind of appearance was extremely bewitching.

Upon entering, Zhao Ke first bowed to Old Man Wang, "Greetings, father-in-law."

Old Man Wang smiled and waved Zhao Ke over. From the expression on his face, it could be seen how satisfied he was with his son-in-law.

However, Zhao Ke did not rush over, but politely cupped his fists to the others and said, "My apologies, everyone has waited for a long time."

These people were all men from the village and did not understand the flimsy etiquette. They hurriedly waved their hands and responded, "No, no."

Zhao Ke did not seem to mind, his face still carried a warm smile, but when he saw Cheng Xi sitting together with his wife, he was a little surprised: "Who is this young lady?"

When Wang Ying was chatting with Cheng Xi, she had already heard most of the news about Cheng Xi. Right now, he smiled and answered for Cheng Xi, "Xiao Xi is this Brother Xu's wife. The two of them are working in the Ruyi Restaurant, she has come to ask about going to the Prefecture City for her brother."

Zhao Ke nodded his head, then went to the seat at the side of the Old Man Wang and sat down, then said to the rest, "I believe my father-in-law has already told you all that I'm looking for someone to go to Prefecture City to work at the pier, if any of you have any questions, just ask me."

When these people originally came, they were discussing a bunch of questions with their families. But when it really came to this, facing the smiling Zhao Ke who sat at the front of the group, they were unable to say a word for a long time.

Cheng Xi planned to speak, but suddenly thought that something was amiss. After all, this was an era where males were above females, and she could not do anything unreasonable, so she looked at Xu Sanlang with anticipation. Xu Sanlang did not disappoint Cheng Xi, and asked, "I wonder what exactly you are doing?"

Zhao Ke patiently replied, "The work at the dock is basically equivalent to loading and unloading goods. Although it's a bit hard, but you don't have to worry, compared to farming at home, it's not that hard, and the income is also higher."

Xu Sanlang nodded his head and did not speak anymore. Zhao Ke then turned his gaze to the others, waiting for them to ask a question, but no one asked, Zhao Ke was rather patient and took the initiative to speak up for them, "Everyone do not worry about the wages, before we go I will first pay everyone a month's worth of wages, which can be considered as a guarantee for everyone's family. After we pass and get used to staying, if anyone wants to leave, I will arrange for everyone to return."

Sure enough, what these people were most worried about was the authenticity of the high wages. Hearing that they would actually pay in advance, their faces revealed a satisfied and relieved expression.

However, Cheng Xi still felt that there was something fishy about this. With Cheng Xi's social experience, this was way too convenient, like a pie falling from the sky. She had to be careful.

Previously on the carriage, Cheng Xi had already thought about it, but she did not have the chance to discuss it with Xu Sanlang, so she did not have the confidence that Xu Sanlang would ask him any more questions. Now that she could not care about it anymore, she could only muster up the courage to speak up, "Why does Big Brother Zhao want to return to our county to find someone? It's not easy to find people at Prefecture City? "

Zhao Ke was also an intelligent person, and was surprised by Cheng Xi's meticulous thinking at such a young age, but she still smiled and replied, "I always feel closer to my family."

Cheng Xi continued to speak, "But the cost of going back and forth is also not a small amount. I'm afraid that the gains will not make up for the losses. "

Zhao Ke's smile did not decrease on his face, he looked at Cheng Xi and asked: "If Miss has any questions, please speak frankly."

Cheng Xi tried her best to be tactful, "I just think that this job of loading and unloading goods is a bit too expensive, I wonder if there are other jobs to be done?"

Cheng Xi emphasized the words "other", and Zhao Ke more or less understood Cheng Xi's worries. Originally, he did not want to say these words out loud, but it was obvious that Cheng Xi did not seem to be assured, and after saying them out loud, Zhao Ke smiled and replied, "I am also not going to beat around the bush, and will tell the truth. This Prefecture City's pier are all different factions, and each have their own unique powers, I have always wanted to expand my own business, but the number of people in my hands is limited, of course it is easy to find people I trust, but this time, I want to find a group of people to help me cultivate my heart."

Cheng Xi was also a person who understood social phenomena, and understood what Zhao Ke meant when he heard them. After going to the Prefecture City, one would have to rely entirely on's subordinates, and also from the same village. This way of nurturing their own people would definitely be sincere, and the most important thing would be to receive good benefits, and that way, they would be able to win back the hearts of others and cultivate their trusted aides.

"Do you have any more questions?" Zhao Ke looked at Cheng Xi who was immersed in her own thoughts and asked.

He did not expect Cheng Xi to have a problem, so he opened his mouth and asked, "Will there be an internal conflict between the factions, and if such a thing happens, will there be any danger?"

Zhao Ke looked at Cheng Xi with an even more astonished expression. He never thought that such a little girl like her would actually know so much about him, could it be that this little girl had gone to the Prefecture City before? However, after thinking about it, he felt that it was impossible. At such a young age and with the clothes she wore, it was obvious that she was a peasant girl. It was impossible for her to have been to the Prefecture City.

Zhao Ke appreciated such a smart girl, so he did not try to hide anything, "There will always be conflicts, but it won't be too much danger, after all, everyone here is trying to earn money, so they won't kill themselves for nothing. Furthermore, if Prefecture City wants to cause trouble, it won't be that easy either."

Cheng Xi had asked enough, and thought to go back to the Ruyi Restaurant, only to see that noon was approaching, the kitchen was so busy, so maybe everyone was waiting for them to go back to work, so Cheng Xi gave Xu Sanlang a meaningful glance.

Xu Sanlang understood what he meant, and stood up while cupping his fists at Zhao Ke, "We still have to go to the restaurant to work, so we will take our leave first. Sorry to bother Boss Zhao."

Zhao Ke admired such a clever girl like Cheng Xi, but since she was busy, she could not force others, so she could only ask, "I heard that you two were working at the Ruyi Restaurant?"

Xu Sanlang nodded his head, "Yes, I will do some menial work in the kitchen."

Zhao Ke then opened his mouth to reply, "If there is a chance, go to the Ruyi Restaurant.

Xu Sanlang was very surprised that Zhao Ke had set his eyes on them. No, it should be because he had set his eyes on Cheng Xi, and he could not help but feel annoyed in his heart, and replied: "How dare I trouble Boss Zhao."

Zhao Ke smiled and replied, "I see that my wife is on good terms with your wife, and I am not at home all year round. If they can keep in touch with each other from time to time, it can make up for my wife's loneliness."

Wang Ying listened and agreed, "That's right, Xiao Xi, let's get along with each other. I don't have many people that can talk to me in this county, and I don't usually have anyone that can help me, if only you can come often, or I can go to the restaurant to look for you."

Cheng Xi smiled and replied, "It's good as long as you don't mind, sister Ying." When Xu Sanlang heard their conversation, the irritation in his heart seemed to dissipate.

Cheng Xi had her reasons for befriending this couple. As the saying goes, multiple friends have many ways to go, and from the looks of it, these two were not bad, whether they could become friends or not was a given. There was another point, if his brother really followed Zhao Ke to go to the Prefecture City, then it would be good to befriend the brother and take care of him.

After that, Cheng Xi and Xu Sanlang still got up and took their leave. Before leaving, he greeted the Master Wang and asked him to help ask if there were any results from the discussion at home, and if he wanted to go, he could go and take a look. It was also an indirect confirmation that there was no problem with going to Prefecture City.