Immortality: Raising an Ant Queen to Cultivate by increasing stat points - Chapter 481

Chapter 481: Chapter 473: A Virtuous Wife Can Prosper Her Husband_1

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Liu Shengli was extremely opportunistic and adept at currying favor. Whenever he saw a chance to make money or gain any benefits, he would take action without hesitation.

Even his cousin Liu Qing’s prospective marriage partner was snatched away by him to become his wife.

If Liu Shengli hadn’t stolen the woman meant for Liu Qing, Liu Qing wouldn’t have ended up marrying Madame Zhao.

The fate of a person can sometimes be so mysterious; any significant event can potentially change the destiny of their entire life.

Qin Niu did not like people like Liu Shengli.

Yet at this moment, a thought crossed his mind; going directly to Liu Qing’s home might not uncover anything, and could even startle the quarry.

He had heard that Madame Zhao was introduced to Liu Qing by Liu Shengli, so perhaps he could learn something from Liu Shengli.

“Shengli, do you want to work in my fields next year? I see that you work very hard, so I can give you an additional two Wen Money per day; and if you work for a full year, I’ll raise your salary annually.”

Qin Niu knew that Liu Shengli usually did odd jobs.

Wang Furen and Xu Zhenchang would often compete to hire Liu Shengli for work during the busy farming season.

For some reason, Liu Shengli never did farm work for the Yan Family, but he often sold them firewood.

“I appreciate you thinking so highly of me, offering such a high wage. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tempted. But I also have two acres of my own land; if I become a long-term worker for your family, there will be nobody to tend to my fields!” Liu Shengli said with a troubled expression.

Seeing his shrewd bargaining gaze, Qin Niu knew exactly what he was after.

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Offering two additional Wen Money per day was already a high rate.

“You don’t need to worry about your land; I can take care of it. Master Qin is offering you such a high salary, you’ll have work every day—what’s there not to accept?”

Liu Shengli’s wife came out.

This woman not only had a fine figure, with her round, large buttocks suggesting she was fertile, but her face was also quite beautiful. With a light touch of makeup, she looked like a gorgeous pink rose.

More importantly, she was very industrious and took good care of the household.

It was said her social skills were also quite exceptional. Xu Zhenchang was so captivated by her that he couldn’t forget her family whenever there were benefits to be gained.

Had Xu Zhenchang slept with Liu Qing’s wife, or had he overstepped his boundaries with Liu Shengli’s wife?

“Master Qin, you are an honored guest, and both Shengli and I have been looking forward to the day you might visit our home. We’ve had some sour wine brewing for a while now, didn’t even dare to drink it during last year’s New Year festivities. If you don’t mind, please come inside and have a taste!”

She smiled like a blooming flower, warmly inviting Qin Niu to take a seat inside.

“Since Shengli is reluctant to be a long-term worker for me, I’ll have to look for someone else. I’d better not stay today!”

Qin Niu thought to himself, “Little do you know, I’ve got you figured out.”

Liu Shengli knew of the large amount of land Qin Niu had acquired and that he needed to hire many workers, which is why he expected Qin Niu to offer an even higher wage.

But who was Qin Niu? He had the wisdom, the ability to read people’s expressions, and the insight into human nature—all first-rate. Liu Shengli, playing his sly games before him, was bound to make fruitless efforts.

“Oh, just put your mind at ease. It’s not just that you’re offering Shengli such a high wage—even if you didn’t pay him at all, getting to work for you would be an honor. I’ll decide on this matter; Shengli will certainly work for you next year. It might seem like he earns a lot from woodcutting in the mountains, but when you tally it up for the year, it doesn’t amount to much.

He can’t cut wood on rainy or snowy days, and during the off-season, he can’t sell the wood he cuts. How can that compare to being a stable long-term worker for you!”

She spoke coyly, nearly pulling Qin Niu into their home.

“Haha, they say behind every successful man is a wise wife; it’s certainly true. Sister-in-law has made a fine calculation! What do you say, Liu Shengli?”

Qin Niu looked at Liu Shengli with a smile.

“My wife has already agreed; what more can I say? Looks like I can’t even sneak out of work! As long as Master Qin doesn’t mind, I’ll work hard in your fields for a whole year next year. I believe that if I do well, Master Qin won’t shortchange me. After all, you have an excellent reputation in the village, known for offering high wages.”

Liu Shengli agreed, and at the same time, he didn’t forget to give Qin Niu a high compliment.

“As fellow villagers, it’s only right to offer a higher wage. That settles it, if you do well, I’ll give you an extra two Wen Money a day and it will continue. During festivals, as long as I’m not too strapped for cash, I’ll find a way to give you all some extra bonuses.”

Qin Niu was also straightforward, offering very generous terms.

Only the Yan Family was known to be so generous in giving bonuses to workers during the festive seasons.

Other employers, at most, would provide their workers with an extra meal with meat on the festive day to improve their food.

If it were one of those rich but unkind and stingy employers, they would enjoy lavish feasts themselves without even sharing the soup with their workers.

“Deal! I knew Master Qin would not treat me poorly!”

Liu Shengli’s face beamed with smiles as he nodded repeatedly, inviting Qin Niu into his home.

His wife had already run over to open the big door, set up chairs, and even wiped them with her sleeve, doing her utmost to be hospitable.

“Master Qin, my home is not in a good state, it’s a bit messy, please bear with us!”

“This is already very good! The household items are neatly arranged, and the corners and windowsills are clean and tidy, sister-in-law is a diligent woman! Liu Shengli is fortunate to have married you, that is definitely a blessing.”

Qin Niu praised sincerely from his heart.

Liu Shengli’s wife had managed their home in an orderly, clean, and bright manner, which gave a particularly good impression.

Living in such a home would surely be very comfortable.

For a man to marry a good wife is definitely a tremendously happy thing.

She brought out some pastries and melon seeds from inside the house, and placed them in a wooden bowl.

“Master Qin, please have some snacks first; I will go fetch some sour wine.”

“Sister-in-law, no trouble needed, I seldom drink,” Qin Niu called out.

“It’s no trouble! It’s our honor for you to visit our home, and we must offer you the best food we have. But in your mansion, you lack nothing, enjoy exquisite delicacies every day, so don’t disdain these simple foods of ours!”

She was more eloquent than most women.

Capable of touching people’s hearts.

Now Qin Niu was the wealthiest in the region, with servants attending to his food and clothing, able to eat whatever he desired.

Indeed, just as she said, he had grown tired of exotic delicacies.

The pastries and sour wine in the Liu Shengli family might be considered the best food by them, but for Qin Niu, they were relatively poor fare.

“Thank you for your warm hospitality, sister-in-law; what we eat at home is actually just the same,” Qin Niu said as he sat down and casually popped a piece of pastry into his mouth.

Liu Shengli’s three children peered out timidly from behind the doorframe, eagerly eyeing the pastries on the wooden platter.

“These three children are yours, right?” Qin Niu asked while waving at the three shy kids.

“Don’t be afraid, come here, take whatever you want to eat!”

The three children, despite their cravings, didn’t dare to come over. They just hid behind the doorframe, looking at Qin Niu.

One child was even so scared that they tucked their head back in.