Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside-Chapter 1301 - 1303: Eldest Cousin’s Concern
This kind of news indeed surprised Xiaoxiao; so that’s how it is. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
When she saw those two thousand taels of Silver, Xiaoxiao wondered, who was connecting buyers for that Stone Mountain to make so much money.
Turns out it was all thanks to this big cousin in front of her; perhaps it was Uncle who used to do the connecting before.
But seeing Zhong Lihui’s worried expression, Xiaoxiao felt there must be more to it.
If the business isn’t going to continue, it’s not necessary to be so concerned. She began to threaten him again, "Big cousin, you didn’t tell the truth; what else are you hiding from me?"
Seeing Xiaoxiao’s demeanor, Zhong Lihui felt helpless; nothing could be hidden from this younger cousin. He sighed and said, "This business is quite big; if successful, it would be worth several years of our family’s earnings. But in contrast, breaching the contract would also require compensation to the clients."
"Are you worried the mountain closure will prevent the business, and we’ll have to pay Silver?"
Zhong Lihui shook his head, "The incident at Stone Mountain was just an accident; it won’t really affect my dad and the others. A bit of Silver should get them out, and as for the mountain, with our County’s magistrate, it shouldn’t be too hard to lift the closure."
Zhong Lihui, after all, is one of the key members of the family who goes outside; he analyzes big and small matters thoroughly. He knows that a bit of Silver can probably solve the issue, especially since their family doesn’t lack money.
Hearing this, Xiaoxiao admired Zhong Lihui internally; he’s truly the backbone of the Zhong Family’s business, having thought through all these aspects. "Then what are you worried about?"
"I’m scared that even if the mountain is reopened, the villagers won’t dare go up because someone died on that mountain. If they refuse to work on our mountain, then nine times out of ten, the deal would fall through, not completing on time would also require compensation."
Zhong Lihui even considered this, and Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but admire him; she hadn’t thought of these details at all.
Her considerations were still too superficial, thinking that reopening would solve everything. Zhong Lihui’s insights were more thorough; everyone would surely fear the mountain after the incident, worried about future problems. Perhaps what Zhong Lihui said might really happen.
"Big cousin, don’t worry about this, let me think it over carefully; there must be a way. If it truly fails, we just won’t do the business, losing Silver isn’t the end of the world. As long as Stone Mountain stands, there will be more opportunities; this one occurrence is not critical."
"Okay!" Zhong Lihui nodded, agreeing it was the best they could do. The most important task now was to get people out from the government office; as for other matters, they would take it one step at a time.
"Xiaoxiao, you head back to the room; I’ll visit the Feng Family and return shortly."
"Okay, big cousin, their family resents ours now. Just stand by there and come back soon." Xiaoxiao advised, although the Zhong Family was at fault, they need not be cursed indefinitely over this matter.
"Okay, I know," Zhong Lihui said as he left the Zhong Family gate.
Xiaoxiao returned to her room as well, thinking over Zhong Lihui’s words, pondering on what method could make the villagers not fear going back up the mountain.
Thinking again and again, it’s interests! Interests!
As long as they give the villagers sufficiently good benefits, they would definitely return to work on the mountain.
Xiaoxiao contemplated various feasible methods internally, and before she knew it, evening had arrived.
The family was grabbing some bites, eating without much appetite, when they heard movement from the courtyard entrance. They looked out the window excitedly, saying, "They’re back, they’re back."
