Chapter 658: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Fang Xiyue's two requests were not particularly difficult, so Prefect Cheng nodded and turned to Wang Changdong, the official present in the village.
Wang Changdong understood the intention and thought for a moment before saying, "There is a job that would suit her mother well." He looked at Fang Xiyue and asked, "I heard that your mother is skilled in cooking?"
Fang Xiyue was taken aback but quickly nodded repeatedly. Her mother's cooking skills were indeed excellent. Before, her father worked as a hunter, and their family lived comfortably. They always had fish and meat, and her mother made sure her father had a good meal to sustain him during long hunting trips.
However, since arriving in Zhengdao Village, their family had fallen into poverty, and her mother hadn't had the opportunity to showcase her skills. Now that the official mentioned it, Fang Xiyue eagerly agreed.
Wang Changdong then suggested to Prefect Cheng, "Coincidentally, a cook in the village fell ill a few days ago and went back home. The kitchen is short-staffed now. Since her mother is skilled in cooking, why not arrange for her to work as a cook in the village? Her husband is still recovering from his injuries, and it's close to her home, so she can take care of him as well."
The village was indeed lacking a cook. The previous cook was the aunt of Master Lan, who became arrogant due to Master Lan's authority. She not only bossed others around in the kitchen but also took away some of the prisoners' food for herself.
Master Lan turned a blind eye to her behavior since the prisoners dared not resist. However, when Master Lan encountered trouble recently and was exposed for corruption and murder, he was imprisoned, along with a few officials who were associated with him.
Wang Changdong, who had no personal connection with master Lan, didn't want to drive the cook away. He only intended to warn her. But when Master Lan was arrested and imprisoned, Wang Changdong didn't hesitate and immediately kicked her out of the village.
Now that the position was vacant, Wang Changdong was considering placing his relative in that role, but he hadn't found a suitable candidate yet. This turn of events proved fortunate for Fang Xiyue's mother.
Seeing that the village did need a cook, Prefect Cheng nodded and agreed, "Alright, starting from tomorrow, your mother can work in the village's kitchen."
Fang Xiyue was overjoyed and quickly thanked Prefect Cheng. "Thank you, sir."
Now that the requests from the third squad and Fang Xiyue were addressed, it was Shu Yu's turn.
Prefect Cheng turned to her and asked, "What about you, Miss Lu? What kind of reward would you like?"
However, Shu Yu smiled and shook her head. "I'm fine as I am now. I don't need any specific rewards."
Prefect Cheng furrowed his brows upon hearing this response. He had already mentioned that it would be easier to fulfill requests, and someone who asked for nothing likely had hidden desires.
He glanced at Qi Chan and chuckled, "Even so, I have already made a promise. If you don't make any requests, it would seem that I am not a man of my word."
Shu Yu sighed inwardly. It seemed that she wouldn't be able to avoid owing a debt of gratitude this time.
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