Transmigrated into a slave? I raised a frontier war god while pioneering new lands.

"Didn't you see me? That can't be! I greeted everyone who came to help that day, there's no way I didn't see you." Sister Chunying muttered, looking puzzled.

Zhang Dazui got angry as soon as he heard this, "Do you think we have to greet you when we come here to work? Do we have to tell you what you do?"

These words immediately made Sister Chunying blush. "No, that's not what I meant."

"I'm just wondering, I was here all day that day, how come I didn't see you?"

"What, do you have to see this? Who do you think you are, meddling in other people's business?" Zhang Dazui retorted without any politeness.

Seeing that the more she explained, the more confused things became, Xu Qinghe, who had heard the commotion, quickly came over.

He grabbed Chunying's arm and gave her a reassuring smile.

Turning his head, he explained to Zhang Dazui with a distant expression, "It's nothing, maybe Sister Chunying missed it."

"Whether you did any work or not, I have it all clearly written in my notebook. When it's your turn in a bit, you'll see." After saying that, he pulled Chunying's sister-in-law out.

She said softly, "Sister-in-law, I'll find you another place. Please move forward."

Xu Qinghe had a very good impression of this Sister Chunying; she was not only honest but also down-to-earth and capable.

While helping out here, I did just as much work as an adult man.

Seeing Xu Qinghe calmly pulling her forward, Sister Chunying said with some concern, "Have I caused you any trouble?"

"But I haven't seen any of them these past few days. I'm afraid they're taking advantage of the crowd to scam you out of your money."

Xu Qinghe remained calm. "I know, not only have you never seen it, but I haven't either."

Chunying's sister-in-law: "Then why did you make them line up?"

Xu Qinghe: "There are always some people who won't give up until they've reached the Yellow River. She's willing to go and line up, but I'm not paying her."

Seeing her like this, Chunying's sister-in-law finally breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good."

After escorting Chunying's sister-in-law to the front of Daqiang's wife and explaining the situation to the people behind her, Xu Qinghe finally left.

As soon as they left, Zhang Dazui and the others started whispering among themselves, "What do you think Xu Qinghe meant by this?"

"Does she know we haven't been doing any work?"

Liu Dapa Li, who was with Zhang Dazui, muttered warily.

Looking at the huge crowd in front and behind him, Zhang Dazui said with some disdain, "What could she possibly know? There are so many people; I don't believe she can remember them all."

A massive megaphone boomed: "That's right, with so many people here, I don't believe she can remember everyone. Let's just stand here."

"If it weren't for us, we would just say she forgot to write it down."

Zhang Dazui: "Yes, let's do it that way."

Just as they were talking, Sister-in-law Shen and her mother arrived. Looking at the large group of people in the courtyard, they asked, somewhat puzzled, "What's going on here?"

Shen Erya: "Give us the money."

"My second aunt said that anyone who has helped her family can receive money."

Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law Shen gritted her teeth and said, "What a spendthrift! With so many people, she really has money to burn."

"Mom, let's go join the queue too."

Looking at the huge crowd, Shen's mother immediately backed down, "Why are you going? We didn't help."

Sister-in-law Shen pointed at the group of people with their mouths agape and said, "Those guys didn't help either."

Shen's mother: "How can they be the same? They don't know her, and they don't know you either."

Ever since Xu Qinghe's family started building their house, she and Sister-in-law Shen have been infamous.

Sister-in-law Shen ignored all of that, shook off her mother and stood there, saying, "It's true I didn't do it, but my father did. I'll take the blame for him."

Looking at the stares from everyone, Shen's mother wished she could disappear into the ground.

"You take it, you take it! I'm going back first."

Upon hearing this, Old Man Shen, who was standing to the side, immediately walked over with a stern face and said to Sister-in-law Shen, "Eldest daughter-in-law, you go back first."

"I won't take wages for working for your brother."

Sister-in-law Shen glared at him, "Why? We've already separated our households, why shouldn't we get any money?"

Old Man Shen was furious. "Just because he's your own brother, go back!"

After being scolded by Old Man Shen, Sister-in-law Shen dared not make a fuss anymore. She muttered, "He's really getting senile. He can't tell who's near and who's far." Then she stormed off in a huff.

As soon as Sister-in-law Shen left, Xu Qinghe also came out of the house and stood aside watching Village Chief Shen and the village secretary distribute money.

Those standing at the front were the most hardworking craftsmen, and each of them could earn more than two taels of silver.

The ones behind are the laborers, each earning a little over an ounce; the last ones are the ones who came later to help.

Although it was only a few dozen or a few hundred coins, it tasted as sweet as honey to them.

Liu Lanzhi was so excited when she received the four hundred coins from Xu Qinghe that she didn't know what to say.

"Sister-in-law, you're too kind. I just wanted to help you out; I didn't mean to ask for money."

As soon as these words were spoken, the others echoed them. They had indeed come with the intention of simply helping out, and they never expected to be charged money.

Upon seeing this, Xu Qinghe quickly explained, "I know, I know."

"When everyone came, they all expected me to help them for free."

"But you've seen our family's situation. Shen Zhi leaves for the garrison before dawn and doesn't return until dark. I'm raising two children alone."

"My dad could help me build a house, but we've already separated our households, so he can't repay the favor."

"I'm too tired to treat everyone to a meal, so I'll include the meal cost in my wages."

"Please accept this as a token of my appreciation. I'll feel comfortable troubling you again if I ever need anything in the future."

Daqiang's wife: "To be honest, you're being too polite. We're all from the same village, there's no need for such formalities."

"Exactly, if you ask me, you're overthinking things."

Just as everyone was talking at once, Village Chief Shen suddenly spoke up, "Alright, do as Xu Qinghe says. Calculate the wages and let whoever gets them receive them."

After hearing this, everyone fell silent. Although they were very polite when they declined, they were all very happy when they actually received their wages.

"This is the first time I've ever received so many copper coins as wages."

"Qinghe, thank you so much. This is the first time I've ever earned so much money."

Xu Qinghe: "No need to thank me. As long as you are willing to work, there will be plenty of opportunities to make money in the future."

"Yes, yes, as long as you're willing to work."

As they spoke, the line gradually shortened until only a few people, including Zhang Dazui, remained.

Li Sheng weighed the copper coin in his hand, then chuckled and left.

Next up is Zhang Dazui.

Shen Tunshu: "Name?"

Open your mouth wide.

Shen Tunshu searched through the pages several times, but it wasn't there.

Zhang Dazui exclaimed, "How could we not have them! Check if we missed any!"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Xu Qinghe walked over with a smile. "Auntie, since you let it slip, tell me when you started working here, what your responsibilities were, and who you were with?"