Chapter 430
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Such was the physician at Rongfu Hall; many people were aware that Xie Zhinuan must possess superb medical skills and they all wanted her to prescribe medicine. However, facing the issue of life and death without concern, and having to make a handprint, many were still intimidated and dared not act rashly, fearing Xie Zhinuan’s medical skills weren’t refined enough.
Life is precious, after all, and it’s safer to spend a tael of silver.
Those who were ill, though wary, still came back and forth, continuously spending silver.
Nevertheless, Xie Zhinuan privately drafted prescriptions, which she kept for herself.
The morning of the sixth day.
Ming Xi brought people with him.
When Xie Zhinuan saw them, she thought that clothes make the man just as a saddle makes the horse. Dressed this way, there was a certain respectability about them that made others view them more favorably.
Especially Ming Xi, who looked somewhat like a supervisor.
“I plan to buy several hilltops to cultivate. I’ll plant fruit trees on the peaks and crops on the mountainsides. I can’t possibly manage all these tasks myself, so I need people to oversee them. I think you are very suitable. Would you be willing to work for me?”
Her voice remained soft, yet it commanded respect.
Ming Xi did not speak, but the men behind him were already overjoyed.
If it were so, then they would have legitimate employment.
And Xie Zhinuan was generous in giving; earning legitimate silver, they felt different using it. Bringing it home, even their parents’ gazes would change.
Ming Xi nodded, “We are willing to follow Miss’s orders!”
The other men also responded immediately, “We are willing to follow Miss’s orders!”
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Xie Zhinuan nodded slightly.“Since you have agreed, I will speak plainly. I’ve had people inquire about what you were doing before, and when they came back to report to me, there wasn’t a good word among them. Bullying and tyrannizing the market, stealing chickens and dogs-these are the lighter offenses!”
The expressions of Ming Xi and the others changed immediately.
They were originally hooligans, not good people at all.
They came with ill intentions that day.
Hearing Xie Zhinuan’s words now, their hearts were in turmoil.
“I won’t mention the more serious matters; ultimately, they are not anything good and would not be honorable to speak of,” she continued.
Xie Zhinuan picked up her teacup, took a gentle sip, and went on, “Since you will be following my orders from now on, you will be my people, and you should know that I despise bullying and tyrannizing the market. I prefer to convince people with reason, and you should do the same. If you work for me, I won’t treat you unfairly. But you absolutely must not engage in bullying, tyrannizing, or petty theft. If you do these things behind my back and I find out, throwing you out will be the least of your concerns. Caning and sending you to the Governor’s Office to rot in jail are things I will not hesitate to do!”
Ming Xi and the others also became serious.
“To be a person, one must conduct themselves honorably and present themselves with dignity. Going out with such a bearing would make your parents and siblings proud when they speak of you to others. It’s always better to be praised than cursed or poked in the spine. Don’t you think so?” Xie Zhinuan added.
“Yes!” Ming Xi replied.
Being praised by others is preferable to being cursed.
Who would choose to bully and tyrannize as a hooligan if they could have a respectable job?
What’s more important than gaining people’s esteem?
It’s more dignified!
“Since you have agreed, I have prepared an employment agreement for you. Can any of you read?” asked Xie Zhinuan.
Ming Xi stepped forward, “I can!”
Xie Zhinuan passed the agreement to Ming Xi.
The terms were clear: a monthly salary of ten taels of silver, but there were requirements. Bullying, injuring someone without cause-these would be severely punished.
Ming Xi’s eyes brightened at the sight of ten taels of silver.
Ten taels-how much did they earn bullying and tyrannizing all day? How much could they possibly earn in a month?
Compared to ten taels, it really amounted to nothing.
“As long as you stick to your duties and treat people kindly, this contract actually imposes no constraints on you. Besides, by offering such a high monthly wage to hire you, naturally, you should give me peace of mind and be trustworthy!”
Chapter 431