Chapter 946: Young Master Jiang’s Thoughts
Young Master Jiang thought for a moment and asked Shu Yu, "What do you plan to plant after buying this land?"
"Won’t it be obvious once it’s planted?"
Young Master Jiang realized she wouldn’t reveal her intentions, but he didn’t press her. He only said, "I suppose you’ve already seen the surroundings and understand the state of the land. Yesterday, I told Brother Lu that this land isn’t suitable for growing grain."
"I haven’t considered planting grain." Actually, that wasn’t entirely true—melon seeds are technically a type of nut-grain, though likely not the type Young Master Jiang had in mind.
Young Master Jiang pursed his lips. "Since you’re aware, let me just lay things out for you. Grain yields on this land are low, which is why over the past few years, the tenants haven’t been able to pay their tenancy. Gradually, some have given up their leases, but there are still others who have no choice but to continue renting, even though life is extremely tough. I’ve had a few years of interaction with them, so there’s a bit of a bond there. Now that you’ve bought the land, regardless of what you plan to grow, I hope you’ll prioritize leasing it to them."
Shu Yu pondered. Young Master Jiang wasn’t entirely a heartless merchant, it seemed.
But...
"That being said, I don’t plan to lease the land."
Young Master Jiang’s brow furrowed. "Are you planning to cultivate all of it yourself?"
Shu Yu chuckled. "With over a hundred acres, even if I had eight hands, it wouldn’t be feasible. I’m planning to manage the land in a unified way, so I’ll be hiring workers instead of renting it out."
Young Master Jiang fell silent. Clearly, she had bought the land with purpose, and he couldn’t force her.
Who would have thought Shu Yu would add, "But as my Third Uncle mentioned, this place is secluded with no villages or shops nearby. Hiring workers won’t be easy. From what I’ve seen, aside from this manor, it’s only the former tenants who live around here."