As soon as Nan Feng spoke, the other girls felt she was being unreasonable. They were all from the same village, wasn't it natural to help each other out? Why should they have to pay a commission?
Aqiu especially felt this way. She was Nan Feng's neighbour, and Nan Feng's demand for payment felt like a deliberate distancing.
Nan Feng understood their concerns, yet she said seriously, "I know what you're thinking but I promise you, if you work hard, the money you earn will be substantial. At that point, you'll realize that 20 coppers are just a small amount. Of course, if you're not willing, you can back out now. I'll still be able to earn my own money."
Aqiu gritted her teeth, "Fine, we'll listen to Nan Feng for now, otherwise we wouldn't earn a thing."
The other girls reluctantly agreed. After all, it wasn't the busy farming season so they had some free time.
