Chapter 34

Lin Zezu respectfully escorted the clan leader, Lin Wangshui, along with Lin Zexue and Guo Xingwang, a long way before turning back. At this moment, Li Tiezhu was leading a group of hired hands in digging up the vegetable plots. Because Lin Zezu’s orders yesterday had been so urgent, Li Tiezhu had gone into the village to recruit more help today. Lin Zezu did not recognize most of these laborers, but under Li Tiezhu’s leadership, everyone was working quite diligently. Meanwhile, brothers Li Gendi and Li Genshan were over on the west side of the vegetable plot, tinkering with making charcoal. Lin Zezu did not disturb the workers, but spoke to Fugui as they walked. "Fugui, keep an eye on the progress here. The work on the vegetable garden and the preparation of soil for brick and tile firing must not stop."