Chapter 124 Opportunity(1)_1
"The workshop is yours, as is this family that you earned. If you wish to buy slaves, go ahead. However, the people you buy are your responsibility, as you deem fit," The old patriarch looked at her deeply but made no objections. "If you fear not having enough hands, hire some more suitable people from the village."
Lin Ziyin pondered over these words from the old patriarch.
"Is there anything you are worried about, grandpa?" Lin Ziyin asked humbly.
"Doing things in a village can’t compare to anywhere else. People within our community, if they aren’t considered during times of prosperity, they will not consider you when you need help, just like when we encountered a thief the other day," the old patriarch spoke slowly while Lin Ziyin listened attentively.
"We definitely need to hire people from the village, just not at the moment. Plus, even if we hire people, I am not planning to share the critical skills associated with the oil mill with outsiders," Lin Ziyin spoke. "As for the people we buy, holding their lives in our hands will make us more accountable and secure. Furthermore, our family assets are hidden. If we don’t have our people involved, it may seem weak."
"As long as you have plans," the old patriarch nodded. He then turned to Lin Changshu. "Ziyin has built houses for you all, and those are yours. As for the rest; the business, the servants, you need not worry, those are all hers."
Lin Changshu and Guo Huiniang quickly agreed.
"Although there are many houses in our family, the places that require manpower are not too many. I suggest we only purchase two, preferably gatekeepers," Lin Changshu said hesitantly.
Lin Ziyin smiled in agreement but had other thoughts in her mind.
With the sale of crude oil, to be honest, she did have some silver at hand. She not only wanted to buy people but also land.
Once the family made agreements, Lin Ziyin decided to take a trip to the city to finalize the purchase.