"I've pondered coming to discuss this with you, but Wood Power Users are in such high demand that we might not be able to hire a long-term worker. I'm hesitant to hire someone with a family—I fear too many issues later on. Pan'er is an honest girl, and I worry she might be tricked or cheated."
Xue Dong was unwilling for Pan'er to suffer the slightest grievance, so he only hired trusty brothers and comrades who had his back in life and death—all orphans, who had suffered and knew gratitude.
"There's no chance of finding long-term workers anytime soon. Young and strong Wood Power users aren't short of work, and they're happy to stay at the base. There are few willing to endure the hardships on the farm."
Despite the farm's bountiful harvest, many Wood Power Users were acutely aware of how hard-earned that money was. Many were still unwilling to clear new land, which was not an easy task and involved significant hardship.
