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As the children's age was matched, the diligent and capable ones were pushed out. There were boys around ten years old and girls as well. The brigade leader glanced at the scene of pushing and shoving below.

He cleared his throat and said, "Alright, stop pushing. Anyone who meets the age requirements can sign up. The work hours are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and both men and women are welcome."

"Then we'll elect three older women to manage things. They'll mediate and resolve any minor conflicts the children have. Who gets elected and who doesn't, and who has to pay, is up to us. It's not up to me."

More than twenty children and a dozen women lined up to register.

Jiang Lie glanced at them and understood. He said to his wife, "Honey, we're all from our brigade, we know each other's personalities. If we're going to take care of the chickens and ducks, we'll give priority to girls. They're capable and hardworking, and they're more suited to these mundane tasks."

It wasn't that he was prejudiced; it was just that there were many families in the brigade that favored sons over daughters. The boys were pampered at home and didn't know how to do any chores, let alone take care of chickens and ducks.

Even if there are any, very few are sensible and capable. It's enough to choose one or two; it's more suitable to choose girls for the rest.

The two exchanged a glance and nodded in tacit agreement.

Finally, five girls were chosen, two diligent and honest boys, and three aunties who were a bit feisty but efficient and kind-hearted. The rest were all rejected.

Some of those who were eliminated were dissatisfied, but the team leader laughed and said, "Alright, don't worry. The farm is small for now, but it will grow bigger and bigger as it develops. In the future, we won't have to worry about not having work or money."

"If our brigade develops well, it will benefit everyone in the future. Besides, half of the money we make is used to repair roads, which will make it much more convenient for you to go to town on rainy days."

After finishing his sentence, the brigade leader changed the subject: "However, I must make this clear from the start: this aquaculture is good for the brigade, but if I find out anyone is causing trouble, I will not let them off easily."

"Alright, everyone go back now. Those who were chosen, stay. My son has something to say to you."

After Jiang Lie and the others left, he briefly explained to the ten or so people he had selected: "You'll be paid daily after you finish your work each day, so don't worry about that."

"Food, drink and lodging are not included. The children will receive 20 yuan a month, and the adults will receive 25 yuan. Work hard, and we will give you a raise later if you do well."

"Tonight, we'll herd all the chickens and ducks into their pens. I'll have someone watch them, so you won't have to do anything. Now, I'll have someone catch some insects, crush them, and make insect feed."

"Who is responsible for feeding, who is responsible for dealing with the feces, you must do everything according to my instructions. I will not hire anyone who cannot do it well, do you all understand?"

Everyone nodded emphatically: "Yes, we've all remembered."

Jiang Lie waved his hand: "Alright, go back now. You get two days off a month. If you need to take leave, you have to ask me or my wife. You can't just leave and ignore us."

"OK."

After everyone left, Jiang Lie rubbed his temples and said, "Sigh, doing business is really mentally taxing. It's giving me a headache. I'd rather go hunting; that would be much easier. Honey, can I handle that?"

Seeing his troubled expression, Wen Yao couldn't help but laugh: "Yes, that's great. I've told you all the things to keep in mind. Doing business definitely requires some brainpower."

"Doing business can make money quickly, and it can help the team earn more money, so that everyone can make money, the team can become better, and Dad can have an easier time."

"Otherwise, every year there are too many difficult cases. Fathers who can't even afford to eat will help out because they are soft-hearted. But personal ability is limited. They want to help, but how much can they help? In the end, helping will only drag them down, and they can't bear not to help."

"This step has to be taken sooner or later. You'll get used to it. I'll handle the mentally taxing tasks. You can step in if needed, but I'll take care of the rest."

Jiang Lie took her hand and said softly, "Wife, can we go home now? I'm in a bit of pain, can you take a look?"

Wen Yao didn't think much of it, but asked with some concern, "Why do you suddenly have a headache? Do you have any other symptoms? Do you have muscle aches or general weakness?"

"This... when we get home, honey, can you check it for me?"

"Okay, let's go home."

"Um."

A glint of light flashed in Jiang Lie's eyes. He pulled his wife back home, his muscular body sitting on a recliner, looking rather uncomfortable, his hand still firmly holding his wife's.

"Honey, touch my head. It feels like it's throbbing and my heart is beating really fast."

Wen Yao hummed in agreement. After a careful inspection, she found nothing wrong. She caught a glimpse of the man's smile out of the corner of her eye and seemed to realize what was going on. She raised her hand and tugged at his somewhat coarse hair.

"Oh, you're just putting on an act with me, aren't you? When did you learn to be so naughty? Are you deliberately trying to annoy me? Hurry up and get up to make the medicine."

"Director Guo needs to deliver the goods within half a month. We can only get paid after the goods are delivered. There will be a lot of things to do after the chickens and ducks arrive. I don't have time to chat with you."

Jiang Lie sat up and hugged her waist, nuzzling her: "Wife, I'll do the crushing of the herbs, but you have to give me a little treat, I'm so anxious."

Wen Yao looked down at him: "So what do you want to do?"

"Honey, you must be tired. How about we take a bath together? After we're done, I'll go get some medicinal herbs. You can get some sleep."

"Just taking a shower together? I think you're up to something bad."

"Oh no, please, honey, please~~"

Jiang Lie said pitifully, "It's been three days. I haven't touched my wife for three days. I feel like bugs are crawling all over my body. Wife, do you think I'm sick?"

Wen Yao pulled her hand away from his burning palm, blushing slightly: "Ahem, all you think about all day is these things. Why don't you get up and boil some water? You need to finish washing up early so you can make medicine."

"Okay, I'll go boil some water right away."

Before long, he pulled the person into the shower room. The moonlight was dim and the view was not very clear. Jiang Lie held the person in his arms, deftly took off his clothes, and pulled the person to sit on his lap.

He buried his head in her neck, his voice low and hoarse: "Yaoyao, will you stay on top this time?"

Hearing that husky voice, Wen Yao felt a shiver run through her body. She sat softly on his lap, burying her head in his chest: "You bastard, all you do is bully people."

"Yes, I only bully my wife, not anyone else."

Before long, the sound of rushing water could be heard inside. By the time it was over, Wen Yao was so exhausted that she had fallen asleep. Jiang Lie smiled with satisfaction and carried her to the room, placing her on the bed.

He came to the yard shirtless, picked up a wooden mallet and started crushing the medicinal herbs. His muscles bulged with the movement, and he was full of energy. He worked until late at night to crush all the herbs and put them away.

I went back to my room, lay down, and quickly fell asleep.

The rooster crowed.

Wen Yao opened her eyes, sat up straight, glanced at the person sleeping beside her, got out of bed and went to the courtyard. Looking at the crushed medicinal herbs under the eaves, she couldn't help but smile.