PWDLAW Chapter 105: Satisfied
Chapter 105: Satisfied Ye Muyu was not a petty person. She was always generous with subordinates who were loyal and competent. Giving them a little peace of mind at this moment would save them from searching for more work in the near future. As expected, a hint of surprise flashed across Du Shi's face. She quickly bowed to Ye Muyu and expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Madam." This unexpected joy for Du Shi was significant. For short-term laborers like them, finding work was easiest during the busy farming seasons. However, during the off-season it was inevitable that they would have idle time. Being idle without income but still having mouths to feed at home could be distressing. Now that Ye Muyu was satisfied with their work, it would be easier for them to get more jobs in the future. Workers like them preferred having a fixed employer. The more households they served, the more stable their income would be throughout the year. It was an excellent arrangement since they didn't have to look for new employers every year, avoiding periods of unemployment. After Du Shi complimented Ye Muyu and expressed her gratitude, Ye Muyu told them to return and come back the next day for more work. Du Shi naturally left happily. Du Laosan, who still carried the leftover meat from lunch, sighed with relief upon seeing his wife return. He hurriedly asked "Madam didn't get angry, did she?" "No, not only didn't she get angry but she also rewarded me with two copper coins, saying that we did the work meticulously. She even mentioned that there might be more work for us in the future." Du Shi shared the good news. "What about this meat..." Du Laosan thought Madam might want it back upon learning they hadn't eaten meat at lunch. This kind of situation was not uncommon when working for employers in the countryside. Unexpectedly, his wife not only got a reward in silver but also seemed quite satisfied with their work. "I think Madam seems to care a lot about details. She seems to need those roots, although I don't know their use. In any case, being meticulous has no harm and Madam is generous." "Tonight when we go back, I'll cook the meat for you and the kids." Du Shi felt happy and now she had a better understanding of Madam's temperament, knowing what kind of workers she needed. "Sure, let's go." Du Laosan was also happy. He usually did meticulous work, but his disadvantage was that he wasn't good at pleasing the employer with words. Therefore, he often fell short compared to other short-term laborers. However, this time he felt that they had encountered a good person and they had taken advantage of it. The couple left happily as the day was turning dark, but let's leave them be for now. Ye Muyu picked up the slender kudzu roots from the field. She gently opened the large chunks of soil on the top, picked them up and placed them in a dry corner of the courtyard. She planned to take them to the county medicine shop for pricing tomorrow. They had a simple dinner that evening—boiled noodles with the leftover fish soup from lunch and a fried egg. After dinner. Ye Muyu didn't go to sleep immediately. First, she heated water for bathing. Chu Jin and Chu Ziluo were studying characters in the study. During the day, Chu Ziluo would use a stick to write characters on the ground. Ye Muyu would occasionally give her some guidance and now she recognized seven or eight characters. She could also write her own name, albeit a bit crooked. Ye Muyu took a bath and dried her hair. She then called the two children to bathe. "Mom, starting today I'll bathe myself." Chu Jin, seeing Ye Muyu coming in, quickly spoke up, expressing his determination. "Oh, alright. Mom hopes you'll become more independent soon." Ye Muyu saw him acting like a little adult and couldn't help but smile. She didn't stop him. Children in ancient times matured much earlier than those in modern times, as evident from their marriage age.
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