Chapter 817: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 817: Xu Dali Secured the Position
The Shu family was not far from the Xu family today, and they naturally heard what Wang Changdong had said. Anger and bitterness welled up in their hearts, and they couldn't muster the energy to work.
"Lu Shuyu always thinks about others and never considers us. We have lived with her for so many years, yet she shows us no regard."
The one speaking was the Second Madam, but she dared only mutter a few words.
Shu Feng glanced at her and sneered inwardly. Regard? When she was imprisoned by her grandmother in the sinking pond, everyone just watched without showing any regard. Where was the regard back then?
Anyway, Shu Yu's affairs were no longer their concern. They had all been exiled to this place, and it was important for everyone to focus on taking care of themselves and making a living.
The Shu family felt resentful, but there was nothing they could do. They could only ignore the curious gazes coming from all directions and bury their heads in their work.
Meanwhile, Wang Changdong had already led the Xu family back and explained what had happened at the estate along the way.
The Xu family of three were in shock. Did they hear correctly? Several important figures had come from the capital, and they came to deliver a decree to Miss Lu, appointing her as a village lord and allowing her to return to her original hometown?
Therefore, with one less person responsible for registration at the estate, Miss Lu had recommended him to the county magistrate?
The Xu family exchanged glances, and of course, they were happy for Shu Yu to be able to leave this place.
After the initial joy, they became excited about being able to switch to an easier and more comfortable job.
Xu Dali thought of more possibilities than Shu Yu did. If he could really work at the estate, at the very least, his family could save on his portion of food. Although he didn't receive any wages due to his prisoner status, the daily rations he received were better than what others got.
Moreover, he would have a lot of free time to do his own things. He could seize this opportunity to earn some money and improve their lives. His wife and son wouldn't need to work so hard.
So when Wang Changdong finished speaking and said, "You must write neatly later and not embarrass Lu Shuyu," Xu Dali took a deep breath and nodded busily. "Don't worry, I will write well."
He had confidence in his handwriting, but it had been a long time since he had touched a brush, so he still felt a bit nervous.
Throughout the journey, Xu Dali had been quietly exercising his fingers.
When they arrived at the estate, they could still hear the conversation between the county magistrate and Shu Yu. Seeing them return, Shu Yu stopped and said to the county magistrate, "This is Xu Dali, and beside him are his wife and child."
The county magistrate observed them, and after Xu Dali paid his respects, the county magistrate said, "Village Chief Lu highly recommended you, stating that you are literate, reasonable, and of good character. You are more than capable of being responsible for registration at the estate. Although I trust Village Chief Lu, I still want to see your handwriting. There is ink, paper, and inkstone over there. Give it a try."
"Yes." Xu Dali respectfully agreed and glanced gratefully at Shu Yu. Then, he took a deep breath and walked to the desk.
He didn't need a chair to sit on. After grasping the brush and familiarizing himself for a moment, he began to write a poem.
The county magistrate glanced at it and nodded slightly. "Not bad."
He was quite satisfied with Xu Dali. Although he had lost a hand, according to what miss Lu had said, he worked hard in the wasteland and received a good portion of food.
Since he was capable and the loss of one hand didn't matter, the county magistrate had no objections.
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