After Wei Ruo departed, Shi Dayou instructed the villagers to return to work in the fields and went home, shouldering his hoe.
The contracting matter that master Xu had just discussed with him was his top priority at the moment.
Once home, Shi Dayou summoned several respected elders from the village to his house and detailed the plan to cooperate with master Xu, seeking their opinions.
The senior villagers were very supportive, as there was no set rent to pay, only a fifty-fifty split, and they naturally would accept such a fair deal.
Moreover, they had a surplus of labor in their village. If they could combine their efforts and explore other livelihoods, it could be a prosperous year for everyone!
The elders instructed Shi Dayou to treat Xu Heyou well. Given the village's limited skills and opportunities, and their inability to negotiate business with city dwellers, they were grateful for any help. They were determined to seize and cherish this opportunity.
