freenovelworld Chapter 164 Zhuangzi and his people
Chapter 164 Zhuangzi and his people
Shen Li did not plan to continue living in the manor today, so he called the head of the manor, Sun Ying, and asked him to call everyone in the manor over, saying that he wanted to take a closer look.
Sun Ying quickly agreed, and soon everyone arrived.
Sun Ying first respectfully introduced her family to Shen Li: "Miss, this is my wife Zhao Xiulan, she is forty years old this year.
Over the years, she has managed everything in the manor, from the planning and operation of the manor to the smallest details of sewing, with great stability.
She is kind-hearted and gentle to others. Although her face has some wrinkles of time, she is very nimble and agile when doing things, which even young people cannot match."
Zhao Xiulan bowed slightly with a kind smile on her face.
"My eldest son, Sun Daqiang, is 25 years old this year. He is tall and strong, standing there like a small mountain.
He was a very generous and upright person with a warm heart. No matter which family in the village encountered difficulties, as long as he knew about it, he would go to help without saying a word, never asking for anything in return. He was very popular in the village.
Sun Daqiang took a step forward and grinned innocently.
"His wife is Wang Cui'er from the neighboring village. She is 23 years old, with a round face and a pair of big, bright eyes that seem to speak. She has a cheerful and enthusiastic personality. She talks and laughs with everyone in the village all day long and gets along very well with them.
They also have a six-year-old boy named Sun Xiaohu. This child is a real naughty boy. The whole village is his playground. He jumps up and down all day long and never stops.
Look at this little face, it's never been clean, and when it smiles it's missing two front teeth, which is really funny."
Sun Xiaohu hid behind his father, only sticking his head out, looking at Shen Li with curiosity in his eyes.
"My second son, Sun Erqiang, is 22 years old now and has become thinner. People say he has the elegant temperament of a scholar.
This child doesn't talk much, but he loves to think about ways to improve farming. He often spends entire days by the fields with a farming book in hand, his only thought being to improve our farm's harvest."
Sun Erqiang smiled shyly.
"His wife, Liu Wanqing, was the daughter of a teacher in town. She was only twenty years old, fair-skinned and quiet, with a refined and well-educated air. Her voice was soft and gentle, like a gentle breeze caressing your face.
She is now also teaching the children in the village to read and write, and the children all like her very much.
Their son, Sun Xiaofu, is four years old. He is as cute and well-behaved as a little dumpling, with sparkling eyes. He is obedient and sensible. Unlike his brother who is naughty and mischievous, he likes to listen to stories quietly.
Sun Xiaofu snuggled up to his mother, his little face slightly flushed, and he lowered his head shyly.
"My third son, Sun Xiaoqiang, just turned eighteen. He's full of life and energy. He helps out with farm work. His skin is tanned and shiny, but he always has a bright smile on his face. He's very optimistic. No matter what he does, he's always full of energy and never complains of being tired."
Sun Xiaoqiang scratched his head, revealing his white teeth. "This kid hasn't married yet, and he's hoping to find a good girl to help him build our village into a more prosperous place."
"Miss, I have a ten-year-old granddaughter, Sun Chunxi, who was the girl who served you this morning. She is Daqiang's daughter.
This girl is smart and clever, with a keen eye for work, and she often helps with things around the house, such as sweeping the floor, washing clothes, and feeding the chickens, all of which she does very well.”
Sun Chunxi stood aside obediently, his eyes rolling around, revealing a cleverness.
Then, Sun Ying introduced other people in the village: "There is an old craftsman named Li Bo in our village. He is nearly sixty years old, with gray hair and wrinkles on his face, like stories engraved by time, and each wrinkle is a testimony to his craftsmanship.
Uncle Li is a very meticulous person. He is proficient in carpentry and house repair. His hands are covered with calluses, but they seem to have magical powers that can turn ordinary wood into exquisite objects. Many tables, chairs, benches, doors, windows and fences in the manor are made by him.
He is also happy to pass on his skills to young people, hoping that this skill can be passed down in the village."
Uncle Li nodded slightly, his eyes showing calmness and persistence.
"There is also a young hunter named Zhang, who is in his early thirties. He is sturdy and walks with a vigorous gait. His eyes are as sharp as a hawk, as if he can see through everything in the mountains and forests.
He has been wandering in the mountains and forests for many years, dealing with wild beasts, and has developed a lot of skills.
Although he was a man of few words, he was resolute and courageous. Every time he returned from hunting, he would share his prey with everyone in the village, especially those in the elderly, the weak, and the disabled. He took good care of them and was one of the pillars of our village. "Hunter Zhang saluted, his posture as straight as a pine tree."
"This is Miss Lin Xiao, in her twenties, who is in charge of the poultry and livestock on the farm.
She has a pretty face and wears two pigtails all day long, which swing back and forth when she walks.
She was very hardworking and would get up before dawn every day to take care of the poultry and livestock, feeding them and cleaning the pens, without ever complaining.
She's so loving towards the animals. Under her meticulous care, the farm's poultry and livestock are growing strong and laying large, abundant eggs. We all have nothing but praise for her." Lin Xiao knelt gently in greeting, a gentle smile on her face.
"The cook, Aunt Chen, is about fifty years old, slightly plump, and always has a smile on her face. She is very cheerful. That smile is like the warm sun in winter, which can dispel the coldness in the village.
She is an excellent cook, and the aroma of her food fills the whole village. No matter whether it is delicacies from land and sea or simple meals, once she cooks them, they become delicious dishes.
She is like the head of the family in our village, taking care of everyone's food and daily life. No matter who goes to her house, they can eat hot and delicious meals, which makes people feel warm. "
Aunt Chen smiled and nodded, her eyes full of love and concern.
"There are also three farmhands, Uncle Zhao, Uncle Qian, and Uncle Wu.
Uncle Zhao was in his forties, as honest and simple as a rock, always working tirelessly, never sparing any effort, silently tilling the farmland like an old ox. Uncle Qian, in his late fifties, was incredibly experienced, his head filled with countless farming tips. During busy farming seasons, his advice was always timely and effective, and his judgments on farm matters were spot-on, earning everyone's approval.
Uncle Wu is about thirty-seven or thirty-eight years old, and possesses incredible strength. He's always the first to do the heavy work. He's generous and righteous, though a bit quick-tempered. He's very caring towards everyone in the village, and with him around, no matter how difficult the task, it's no problem.
The three farmhands saluted Shen Li one after another.
Shen Li listened carefully to Sun Ying's introduction and gained a deeper understanding of the people in Zhuangzi. He was also secretly thinking about the future development of Zhuangzi.
There are indeed many things to be dealt with in the manor. Shen Li said to everyone with a serious but firm expression: "Everyone, this manor is of great significance to me, and I will never abandon it.
I will send people to sort out and plan that wasteland someday, and I will make sure it regains its vitality and contributes to the prosperity of Zhuangzi.
As for Zhuangzi's safety, you don't need to worry too much. I will do my best to solve it.
During this period, everyone should try not to go deep into the mountains and forests, as there are many unknown dangers lurking there, including wild animals, or the terrain is complex and it is easy to get lost.
Keep doors and windows closed on weekdays and try to avoid going out alone at night.
I will restore Zhuangzi to its former peace and prosperity as soon as possible, so please wait patiently."
After saying that, Shen Li looked at everyone deeply, then turned around and left with firm determination, leaving everyone looking at her back, with both expectations for the future and trust and gratitude for the young county lord in their hearts.