Chapter 1529 · Adding land

Zhou Ke immediately replied, "Fortunately, the friend who treated the young master has been sent to the farm."

Bai Rongxuan breathed a sigh of relief, "Did anything happen on the way?"

Zhou Ke shook his head, "Everything went well on the way. It's just that when I came back this time, Lai Zhuangtou came with me."

Bai Rongxuan was a little surprised, "Oh? But is there something urgent?"

Zhou Ke said, "Lai Zhuangtou is unwilling to say anything to me. He just wants to see you. But I don't think anyone in the farm seems to be in trouble. It's probably not an important matter."

Bai Rongxuan said, "Since you are here, please hurry up and invite me to Yanqi Pavilion."

Zhou Ke agreed and went out to make arrangements.

Bai Rongxuan tidied up and quickly rushed to Yanqige.

Lai Zhuangtou is already waiting here. Contrary to Bai Rongxuan's expectation, Lai Zhuangtou looks like he is only in his early fifties. He is neatly dressed and does not want to be a farmer. Instead, he looks like a teacher who has read poetry.

Bai Rongxuan was stunned.

However, Lai Zhuangtou bowed to her dutifully and said politely, "Lai Zhuangtou has met Young Master Zhi."

Bai Rongxuan said quickly, "Please get up quickly."

Lai Zhuangtou straightened up when he heard the sound, keeping his eyes lowered, and his eyes did not even fall on Bai Rongxuan.

It is not easy to understand the rules so well.

Bai Rongxuan became even more curious about him.

Bai Rongxuan asked him to sit down and ordered the maid to bring him tea.

Lai Zhuangtou said gratefully, "Thank you, Master Zhi, for your consideration."

From the way he talks, he doesn't sound like a rough man who makes a living in the fields.

Bai Rongxuan asked, "Lai Zhuangtou is here this time, but what do you want to tell me?"

Lai Zhuangtou said, "There is indeed something I want to discuss with you. Nowadays, we have a large population in Zhuangzi, and they only make a living on the few paddy fields that were divided in the past. Let alone renting, it is not easy to live by yourself.

.So I would like to ask Master Zhi whether we can add more land, so that everyone in the village will not have a living and trouble will easily arise."

Zhou Ke's face turned red.

No wonder Lai Zhuangtou came here in person and didn't tell him what was going on.

The last time he went to the farm to search for Wang Dequan's orders, Lai Zhuangtou had mentioned it to him. He also told Manager Wang when he came back. Wang Dequan said that he would make a decision after discussing with Master Zhi. Who knew that this would happen?

The discussion came to nothing, and now we have gone to Changsha again. I don't know how long it will take to finalize this matter.

Lai Zhuangtou was naturally anxious.

Bai Rongxuan heard the sound and asked, "Aren't the fields now enough for planting?"

Lai Zhuangtou said, "It used to be enough, but now it's a bit stretched."

This is also true.

Bai Rongxuan nodded. I don’t know what Laijiazhuang’s capabilities are. The three-bedroom elderly people who were previously released from the mansion all chose Laijiazhuang, so the population also increased. These people have to eat, and Laijiazhuang wants to support them.

, it is indeed not easy.

Bai Rongxuan said, "Since you came to me to talk about this matter face to face, you must have made some plans in your mind. What is the current land price? Are there any suitable ones near the farm?"

Lai Zhuangtou was a little surprised.

He didn't expect that Young Master Zhi in front of him, who looked gentle and young, could actually ask an important question with just one sentence.

Lai Zhuangtou said, "To tell you the truth, Master Zhi, I have walked around before coming here. There are indeed some fields with reasonable prices and good locations. If they are managed properly, the harvest is guaranteed."

Bai Rongxuan was not a procrastinator. She immediately said, "In that case, it's settled. Manager Wang won't be at home these days. I'll leave this matter to Zhou Ke and let him go with you for a while."

Go to the farm and get all the land deed paperwork done." After saying that, he told Zhou Kedao, "Manager Zhou, I'd like to trouble you again, just follow Lai Zhuangtou's wishes and buy these fields.

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Zhou Ke said, "Master Zhi... don't you have to wait for Manager Wang to come back?"

Bai Rongxuan said, "I'm afraid that Manager Wang won't be able to come back in the next few days. Maybe when he gets home, all these fields will be bought by others. Land is the foundation of a family, and there are wealthy families all over Shanghai. After that,

This village may not have such good things, so it is always better to make a decision as soon as possible. Besides, Lai Zhuangtou has been managing the farm for many years, and I believe in his vision."

This time, not only Zhou Ke was shocked, but Lai Zhuangtou was also very surprised.

It was my first time to deal with Master Zhi, and I didn't expect him to be such a straightforward person, without any sloppiness.

He does have the style of the third master back then.

Lai Zhuangtou nodded secretly.

Since Bai Rongxuan gave the order, Zhou Ke naturally obeyed, "Yes, then I will go back with Lai Zhuangtou."

Bai Rongxuan said, "There's no need to be in such a hurry. We'll have dinner at home and rest for the night before leaving."

Lai Zhuangtou said, "It's not advisable to delay things. I'm afraid there will be changes if it's too late. It's better to go back as soon as possible."

Bai Rongxuan thought it right and nodded, "Then bring more food and save it for the journey."

Lai Zhuangtou thanked him gratefully, and then invited him, "Whenever Master Zhi has some free time, please come to Zhuangzi and stay for a few days. I will personally lower the nets and catch fish for you to eat."

Bai Rongxuan smiled and said, "I will definitely go."

The two chatted for a while, and then the porter sent word that the carriage was ready.

Before leaving, Bai Rongxuan specifically called Zhou Ke aside and warned, "Since Zhuangzi has been handed over to Lai Zhuangtou, let's not get involved in the internal affairs. Instead, when we buy the land, you can help pay attention to see if it is really Lai."

Zhuangtou said it so well."

Zhou Ke understood, "Don't worry, Master Zhi, I will be even more cautious."

After sending the two of them off, Bai Rongxuan was just about to take a rest when Tao Qing came in and said, "Master Zhi, there is a man outside who claims to be the housekeeper's boy, asking to see you."

housekeeper?

Bai Rongxuan said hurriedly, "Tell him to come in."

The boy was also a familiar face. He was the person Bai Rongxuan had asked him to deliver messages to.

Bai Rongxuan asked concernedly before he could speak, "How about it, Mrs. Guan didn't make things difficult for you, right?"

The boy was startled, and his heart instantly felt warm.

He was just an insignificant errand boy, like an ant in Mrs. Guan's eyes, but he didn't expect that someone would take him seriously.

He said gratefully, "Thank you very much, Master Zhi. Everything is fine for me, and I have not been blamed."

Bai Rongxuan felt relieved and said, "That's good."

The housekeeper said, "Master Zhi, I'm here to post a message for you." After saying that, he took out the red invitation card from his arms.

Bai Rongxuan said in surprise, "Who posted this for me? Does he care about my wife?"

The housekeeper said, "No, this is given to you by our eldest son."

The eldest son... Guan Boyuan...

Bai Rongxuan's heart moved, "Why did he post to me?"

The housekeeper sighed, "Isn't it about the second young master? Although the second young master was banned, he never relented. The madam had no choice but to ask the eldest young master to come back to help persuade him. I don't know how big the eldest son is.

I wonder what kind of medicine is being sold in the gourd, so I posted a message asking me to deliver it to you. Please come over for dinner in the evening."

Dinner? I’m afraid it’s the Hongmen Banquet, right?

Bai Rongxuan asked, "Does the Second Young Master know about this?"

The housekeeper said, "I know, the second master also said...if you don't have time, you don't have to go."

In other words, Guan Bozhou did not agree with attending the banquet by himself.

Bai Rongxuan accepted the post and said, "I understand, you can go back." After that, she asked Tao Qing to escort him out in person.

After the boy left, Bai Rongxuan sat on the chair and stared at the post in her hand for a while. Min Tingke was not here, and she didn't even have anyone to discuss it with. Besides, even if he was here, he probably wouldn't like her to interact with the housekeeper.

Bai Rongxuan thought about it and went to see Hu Guanren with the post in hand.
Chapter completed!