Chapter 142: Stirring Wind and Rising Water (6)_1
"The Lin family is having better and better days. With the Ding’an Temple and the Prince looking after them, they’re definitely going to be alright in the future. They are kind-hearted and as they thrive, they think of providing the villagers with a way to make money. Now, even within the village, people have work to do. They won’t keep their eyes on Dazhuang and others anymore," said Mother Zhang, chattering on.
"Mother, I’m afraid some people won’t be satisfied even when they benefit from this," Mrs. Yu said with some worry.
"Ziyin specifically said that we shouldn’t deal with the cunning ones. I’ve got this figured out. Old Man Lin has been in the village for much of his life, wouldn’t he know who can be hired and who cannot?" Lou Zheng glared at her as he spoke.
"Why are you glaring at your daughter-in-law? She’s making a point. The Lin family’s good deed could attract trouble instead. Some people cannot bear to see others do well. Even if they benefit, they might not appreciate the kindness. If they don’t get chosen, who knows if they would cause a scene in front of you, the village head," Mother Zhang rained on his parade.
Lou Zheng was taken aback, realizing there were always a couple of discontented families in the village.
Zige and Guo Huiniang were afraid that the villagers would come early to apply, so once they got home, they quickly made lunch, rushing to fill their stomachs.
Sure enough, as soon as they put down their bowls, noisy sounds came from outside the courtyard.
"I’ll go take a look," Lin Changshu stood up and said as he put down his bowl.