Lian Shouxin asked Old Master Lian to consider carefully; if they let Si Lang go to work this ti, it would surely be for a stable job, aning from then on he would beco a craftsman in society.
In this era, craftsn have a lower status than farrs with land, especially those working in other people’s shops and workshops as hands.
But usually, those who go out to work do so because of family circumstances. To survive, they won’t fuss too much. After all, working for others is still an honest way to use labor to earn a al. However, Old Master Lian used to be very particular about this, which is why Lian Shouxin specifically asked.
"Nowadays, also..." Old Master Lian pondered for a while before speaking, but he only said half a sentence, as if he suddenly rembered sothing, and turned to ask Si Lang, "Si Lang, are you willing yourself?"
"I’m willing, of course I’m willing." Si Lang nodded repeatedly in response.
"Then... Alas, there’s no point quibbling over those things. Old Fourth, this matter, I’ll have to entrust to you..." Old Master Lian said to Lian Shouxin.
"Working outside is nothing like being at ho." Wu Lang suddenly interjected.
Wu Lang’s words were sowhat abrupt, interrupting what Old Master Lian was about to continue saying. Lian Manman couldn’t help but glance at Wu Lang, and the siblings exchanged a look. Lian Manman understood that Wu Lang wasn’t happy to hear Old Master Lian continue speaking. Because he knew, Old Master Lian would surely follow with grand and polished words.
And those polished words made them feel uncomfortable inside.
"What working outside is like, Dad, you surely know. I arranged for Erlang and the Luo Family in that way because they sought out, insisting on going. Over here, since you’ve also opened your mouth and expressed willingness, then let’s give it a try." Lian Shouxin said.
"Dad, the other day I heard the Shopkeeper Chiang say that there’s a Deng’s Paper Craft Shop in the county town looking to hire. If Shopkeeper Chiang speaks for him, it should work out." Wu Lang said.
This Deng’s Paper Craft Shop job was originally prepared for Luo Xiaoying by the Lian Manman family. Now letting Si Lang go was just right.
The reason for finding this job for Luo Xiaoying was not just because of the advantages Lian Shouxin initially told Erlang, but also because being an apprentice at Deng’s Paper Craft Shop was less likely to cause trouble.
This is partly due to the nature of the Paper Craft Shop and partly because Deng’s is an old shop with a skilled shopkeeper who manages strictly. The personnel inside are tightly knit, almost impenetrable. Si Lang went there and could only work honestly.
Lian Shouxin nodded and explained the advantages of the Paper Craft Shop once again; the work is easy, not affected by the wind or sun, and once learned, it’s a craft that can ensure a livelihood.
Upon hearing that the work is easy, not affected by the wind or sun, Si Lang was already very willing.
"How much is the monthly wage?" Lian Shouyi quickly asked.
Lian Shouxin was about to speak when Lian Manman suddenly coughed twice and looked at Old Master Lian.
"Si Lang is going to learn a craft, how much money do you expect him to earn? In that type of shop, it depends on your own ability. If you can work, you’ll earn more. If you laze around and don’t work, then you won’t earn, and getting thrown out would be truly embarrassing." Old Master Lian got the hint from Lian Manman and knew it was ti for him to speak, so he said earnestly.
"Going out to work isn’t like picking up money. You have to put in effort, focus, and also..." Old Master Lian continued, "This job is not bad. If Si Lang wants to go, I’ll tell you more later."
"Go, of course I’ll go." Si Lang said.
The work is easy, and he can still earn so money, and the best part is going to the county town, which is much better than staying cooped up in the village every day.
"The wage, they’ll tell you there. Just like your grandpa said, it depends on your own ability. The shop will also offer you a lunch at noon." Lian Shouxin said.
The shop offering a lunch made Si Lang even more delighted, and judging by his expression, he seed eager to head to the county town for the job right away.
"Dad, this job sounds genuinely good, and it’s a coincidence that they’re looking to hire, and we can have a say. Helping one is helping, helping two is also helping, and earlier my grandpa ntioned my cousin Jizu, so how about you let my cousin Jizu also be counted in?" Lian Manman said to Lian Shouxin and then smiled, looking at Old Master Lian, "Grandpa, what do you think?"
"Ah..." Old Master Lian was taken aback.
"This matter is up to us, Grandpa, just wait for your word." Wu Lang quickly caught on and also earnestly spoke to Old Master Lian.
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