I was chased by my sickly junior brother who had two lives

Chapter 398: Rooting Foundation

After providing a series of benefits to the farmhands and significantly improving their lives, Chen Jia and Chen Jue had a new idea. They realized that it was not enough to just provide material benefits and care. If they could build homestays and houses for the farmhands as affordable housing and set aside land for them to farm, they could really take root in the manor, become stable employees in the family, and build a harmonious and prosperous family together.

On this sunny day, Chen Jia and Chen Jue strolled along the paths of the manor, surrounded by lush trees and crops swaying in the wind. Chen Jia looked at the farmhands working in the distance and spoke first: "Husband, the benefits we give to the farmhands have greatly improved their lives. But I think if we want them to develop with us in the long term, we have to give them more solid guarantees. What do you think about building homestays and houses and allocating fields for them to farm?"

Chen Jue stopped and followed Chen Jia's gaze. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Madam, your idea is really great. With their own houses and land, the farmhands will have a sense of belonging and will naturally be more willing to take root in the manor and become regular employees of our family. However, building houses and dividing fields requires careful planning."

Chen Jia nodded slightly and said, "What you said is very true. We must first determine the location of the house, which should be convenient for the farmhands' daily work and suitable for living. The division of the fields must also be reasonable, according to the population and labor situation of the farmhands' families, to ensure that each family has enough land to cultivate and make a living."

Chen Jue continued, "Madam, we also need to consider the style and quality of the house. We need to build a house that is both practical and comfortable so that the farmhands can live comfortably. Moreover, the materials and craftsmen needed for the construction must be carefully selected to ensure the quality of the project."

Chen Jia's eyes lit up and she said, "Husband, we can let the farmhands participate in the construction process. On the one hand, it can save some manpower costs, and on the other hand, it can make them feel more involved and have more expectations for their future home."

Chen Jue smiled and nodded: "My lady, this is a good idea. This will also enhance the relationship between us and the farmhands and make everyone more united. We can also plan some public areas around the house, such as small squares, ponds, etc., for everyone's leisure and entertainment."

The two returned to the study and immediately began to plan. Chen Jia spread out a map of the manor, marked several areas that might be suitable for building a house, and said, "Husband, what do you think of these places? This place is close to the sugar factory, so it is convenient for the farmhands to go to work; this place is close to the water source, so it is also convenient for daily use."

Chen Jue looked at the map, thought for a while and said, "My wife, I think this place near the sugar workshop is good, but we need to leave enough space around it for future expansion. In addition, when planning the layout of the house, we must take into account lighting and ventilation so that every household can have a good living environment."

Then, they discussed the division of the land. Chen Jia said, "Sir, we can divide the land according to the number of people in the farmhand's family. Generally speaking, a family of five can be divided into five mu of land. Families with more people can get more land, and families with fewer people can get less land. At the same time, we can match the land according to its fertility to ensure fairness."

Chen Jue agreed: "My wife has given it a very thoughtful thought. When dividing the fields, we need to mark them well and set up boundary markers so that everyone knows the scope of their own land. We can also organize some agricultural technology training to teach farmhands to farm scientifically and increase grain production."

After the various plans were finalized, Chen Jia and Chen Jue gathered the farmhands again. In the courtyard of the manor, Chen Jia smiled and said to everyone: "Fellow villagers, today I have good news to tell you. My husband and I have discussed building a homestay and a house for you. This will be your home in the manor from now on. In addition, we will also allocate land for everyone to cultivate so that everyone can be self-sufficient."

After hearing this, the farmhands were immediately excited, whispering to each other, with surprise and emotion on their faces. An older farmhand stepped forward and said excitedly: "Master and Madam, you are so kind to us. How could we be so lucky to meet such a good master like you."

Chen Jue smiled and said, "We have seen everyone's hard work for the manor. It is our responsibility to let everyone live a good life. Next, we need everyone to participate in the construction of the house. Those who have money can contribute money, and those who have strength can contribute strength to build our new home beautifully."

A young farmhand said loudly: "Master and Madam, rest assured, we will do our best!"

The house construction project officially started. Chen Jia and Chen Jue personally led the farmhands to level the land and carry the building materials. Chen Jia said to a farmhand carrying wood: "Brother, this wood is related to the stability of the house, you must be careful when carrying it. Take a break when you are tired, don't hurt yourself."

The farmhand smiled and said, "Don't worry, ma'am. I'm building a house for myself, so I'll be careful. This little bit of hard work is nothing!"

When selecting craftsmen, Chen Jue said to an experienced craftsman: "Master, this time we are relying on you to build the house. You must ensure the quality so that everyone can live in peace. We will definitely not treat you unfairly in terms of wages."

The old craftsman patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Master Chen. I have been doing this job for my whole life. The quality is definitely guaranteed."

During the construction of the house, Chen Jia and Chen Jue often visited the construction site to check the progress. Chen Jue looked at the workers who were laying the wall and said, "When you lay the wall, you must pay attention to the verticality and the brick joints must be even. Only in this way can the house be built strong and beautiful."

A farmhand smiled and replied, "Master, don't worry, we are all doing what the master taught us. Thinking that we can live in our own house in the future, we are very motivated to work."

At the same time, the division of the fields was also carried out in an orderly manner. Chen Jia and Chen Jue, with the farmhands, were busy in the fields with measuring tools. Chen Jia said to a farmhand: "Brother, this piece of land is divided for your family. You see, the land is fertile and the water source is close, so it is suitable for planting anything. If you cultivate it well in the future, your life will definitely get better and better."

The farmhand said gratefully, "Thank you, ma'am. I will definitely work hard to farm and live up to your kindness."

However, the process of building the house was not smooth. One day, the long-term worker in charge of purchasing wood came to Chen Jue anxiously and said, "Master, it's bad. There is a problem with the original wood supplier. The wood supply is out. What should we do?"

Chen Jue frowned, thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, contact other timber merchants immediately and find a few more to see which one can supply the goods as soon as possible. As for the price, as long as it is reasonable, don't be too fussy. Make sure the project doesn't stop."

The farmhand took the order and left. After some effort, he finally found a new wood supplier and solved the problem of wood shortage.

As time went by, homestays and houses were gradually built. Rows of neat houses were staggered, with white walls and black tiles, looking particularly warm under the sunshine. The public areas around the houses and the small squares were paved with flat stone slabs, and the ponds were filled with water and planted with lotus flowers.

Chen Jia and Chen Jue held a grand move-in ceremony with the farmhands. Chen Jia smiled and said to everyone: "Fellow villagers, today we finally have our own new home. This is the result of our joint efforts. I hope everyone will live and work here in peace and happiness and regard this place as their own home."

The farmhands walked into their new homes one after another, their faces filled with happy smiles. The wife of a farmhand said to Chen Jia with emotion: "Madam, I never thought I could live in such a nice house. Thank you for giving us a stable home."

After the land was divided, Chen Jue organized agricultural technology training. He said to the invited agricultural experts: "Sir, these farmhands are the backbone of our manor. I hope you can teach them advanced planting techniques without reservation so that they can have a good harvest."

The expert nodded and said, "Don't worry, Master Chen. I will teach you everything I know."

Under the guidance of experts, farmhands learned scientific planting methods, including reasonable density planting, fertilization techniques, pest and disease control, etc. A farmhand said excitedly: "I didn't know there are so many things to pay attention to when farming. After learning these, I will definitely be able to produce more grain this year."

As the farmhands settled down in the manor, their relationship with Chen Jia and Chen Jue became closer. The farmhands paid more attention to the affairs of the manor and worked more actively.

Chen Jia looked at the prosperous scene in the manor and said to Chen Jue, "My husband, seeing how everyone is doing now, I feel that our efforts have not been in vain."

Chen Jue smiled and said, "My lady, this is all our joint credit. With the support of the farmhands, our manor will surely get better and better."

Thanks to the efforts of Chen Jia and Chen Jue, the farmhands took root in the manor and became an indispensable part of the family. They worked together to turn the manor into a big family full of vitality and vigor, writing a beautiful chapter of their own.