At that moment, he told how he visited the textile park and how he participated in Wu Yijun's cotton textile project.
Then Chen Lin laid out the general plan: he planned to rebuild a cotton textile factory on the sandy land along the river in the south and produce it using Australian secret techniques.
"...What Australians are most in need of is cotton cloth of all colors. As long as it is woven, they can sell it..." Chen Lin exaggerated the market prospects. "Now that the silk mills are in depression, the life of the people is also difficult. If this happens, In the cotton spinning mill, everyone has a livelihood, and the lives of the clan members can be easier."
Although the Chen family of Nansha is famous and powerful in the local area, its foundation is still shallow. This is because the family has never made any important breakthroughs in the imperial examinations in recent years. Thanks to the collective support under the clan system, there have been some achievements. He is a scholar, but he has never even passed the imperial examination. His highest honor is just a title of Bagong, and he has never been awarded any actual position.
Although the Nansha Chen family is known as the heirloom of farming and studying, this "reading" obviously has little value. Without the reputation of being promoted to Jinshi, it would not be able to join the ranks of the Jin gentry. The local influence is very limited, and it all relies on gathering together as a clan. Only with strength in numbers can one become a force in the county.
Because of this, except for a few people engaged in industry and commerce, the Chen family still relied on farming and work to make a living. Working in the silk mill was a major source of income for the Chen family in the past.
Although the silk mill has been restored, Chen Xuan cited a large number of workers with foreign surnames because of his "incorrect position", and the Chen family was excluded. Although the apparent reason was insufficient construction, everyone in the Chen family understood what happened. There are a lot of complaints.
Not long ago, the Chen family was looted by rebels, and everyone was destitute. As soon as Chen Lin's "plan to build a factory" was launched, he immediately won the support of young people.
"After everyone goes back, talk to your parents and elders more about the benefits of this cotton textile factory." Seeing that the heat was almost over, Chen Lin immediately ordered people to distribute the "gifts" he brought to everyone.
"These are some small things I bought in Lingao. They are not valuable things, but they are practical things for home. You can take them back to your family."
These things are actually just: candles, matches, candies, mosquito repellent, household medicines... Although they are not valuable, they are practical and effective things.
Chen Lin also said some words of encouragement to everyone, asking everyone to wait for news about the start of the cotton textile factory site. When the time comes to hire workers, they will definitely give priority to the tribesmen.
After everyone dispersed, Chen Lin walked to the courtyard with excitement. Looking at the stars in the sky, he felt that there were endless possibilities in front of him. He glanced at the east and west wings where the internship group lived. The lights were still on: What are they still busy with? What? Probably because of the new textile factory. Although it is the property of Wu Yijun's family, there is also a share of their family here. The key is that once this project is completed, he will be in the eyes of the Australians, and he will be able to do so in the future. There is a great chance to catch the big ship of the Australians.
He was about to go to the side room of the internship group to "discuss matters" when he suddenly saw Chen Qingzheng cuddling up with someone in the corner and talking, looking very affectionate. He was secretly surprised: I didn't hear that Chen Qing had any good friends in the village.
, I didn’t expect this kid to be quite good at things...
I quietly walked over and took a look, and I was suddenly struck by thunder: it was his cousin/sister Chen Yue nestled in Chen Qing's arms!
Speaking of which, Chen Lin is not an old scholar, old-fashioned, or feudal person - he is just a young man. It's not that he can't see clearly how poor Chen Qing's family is. It's just that the girl's behavior is too dissolute: the eldest girl's family
What kind of thing is it to cling to a man's arms in the middle of the night? The most terrible thing is that Chen Yue is Chen Lin's aunt from a clan perspective!
Although the Chen Qing family and Chen Lin's grandfather's family are very different, after all, they are still passed down by the same ancestor. Such a thing is simply a shame and humiliation for the clan, and both men and women will be executed by being dipped in a pig cage!
If this incident comes to light, the second uncle can accuse himself of lax discipline if he seizes the clue! He will be expelled from the village directly. The clansmen will not have a second thought. Not to mention regaining the rights of the clan and setting up industry and commerce, he will even be able to do so in the future.
It’s a huge question mark if you can’t gain a foothold in the village!
Thinking of this, he broke into a cold sweat. Because he was afraid of disturbing others, he did not stop drinking immediately. He only waited for Chen Yue to hand Ah Qing something, and then hurried away before emerging from the darkness.
"Aqing!"
"Uncle Jiu!" Ah Qing was suddenly awakened from his dementia by the voice, and unconsciously pressed his chest.
"Bring it here!" Chen Lin held out his hand with a sullen face.
"What……"
"Don't pretend to be confused!" Chen Lin lowered his voice, "You are so brave! Aren't you afraid of death?!"
Chen Qing sighed and reluctantly took out the things from his arms.
Chen Lin took it and saw that it was a handkerchief. He put the handkerchief away carefully and reprimanded in a low voice: "Why do you want to die! You and Chen Yue are aunt and nephew! How dare you do such a disobedient thing?
Do it! Let the clan know, both your life and hers will be in danger!"
People with the same surname have not married since ancient times, not to mention that they are all descendants of the same tribe.
Chen Qing's face was filled with disappointment and fear, and he begged in a low voice: "Uncle Lin, Chen Yue and I are in love, please don't tell the clan..."
"As long as you know the severity!" Chen Lin said, "Other than you, who else knows about this?! Do your parents know?"
Chen Qing quickly shook his head and said, "No one knows!"
"No one knows, how do I know? Don't think that you keep everything secret and no one knows. Others probably just don't want to get involved!" Chen Lin let out a heavy breath, "Finally, God is merciful, let me
I saw it."
After saying that, he asked again: "Besides this handkerchief, what other tokens of love have you and A-Yue exchanged? Take them out as soon as possible! Otherwise, they will be seized and used as irrefutable evidence!"
"No more... no more..." Chen Qing said tremblingly.
Without saying a word, Chen Lin kicked him over and scolded in a low voice: "If you want to die, go outside the village and jump into the river as soon as possible. Don't harm others! I'll ask you again, are you ready?"
Chen Qing was frightened when he saw that Uncle Jiu, who was usually friendly and cheerful, had become so ferocious tonight, so he had to admit "there is more".
"Go, go to your room and take out everything!" Chen Qing "escorted" his nephew to the room where he slept. He forced him to take out all the things Chen Yue gave him, except for the handkerchief, and her
I made shoes, socks, and finally, a close-fitting bellyband...
This made Chen Lin very angry. This was simply immoral! He slapped Chen Qing in the face and asked, "You shameless and dirty bastard! Tell me the truth: Where did you get this?!"
"No, no," Chen Qing covered his face and defended, being frightened by Uncle Jiu, "Yueer gave it to me."
This time, Chen Lintian was so angry that he almost flew into the sky. He didn't expect that the girl who had always been obedient and obedient would do such a "shameless" thing!
He really wanted to kick his nephew to death. But he calmed down immediately. Chen Qing was his right-hand man, and Chen Yue was his sister. He had to protect them from harm.
He took a breath and calmed down and asked in a low voice: "Are all the things here? Don't lie to me. If something happens, both of you will die!"
"It's all here, it's all here..."
Chen Qing wrapped up all the items and took him to the stove. Seeing that there was no one around, he stuffed them directly into the stove.
There were still embers in the stove, and they started to burn immediately. Chen Lin was still worried, so he poked again with a stick to make sure they were all burned before going back.
"Be honest with me: Have you and Chen Yue...have..." Chen Lin felt it was not easy to say.
Chen Qing hurriedly said: "No! Definitely not!"
"That's good!" Chen Qing asked again: "Have you given her any tokens?"
"There is only one pair of silver earrings, which I bought myself."
"Is there any special mark?"
"No, just the name of the bank store."
"What's the name of the font size?"
"Maoyu. Just in the county seat..."
"No your name?"
"No, no." Chen Qing shook his head repeatedly in fear.
Chen Qing breathed a sigh of relief. A pair of silver earrings was not evidence. He warned in a low voice: "I will pretend that this never happened. You should restrain yourself and stop this unnecessary thought earlier. Otherwise, you
Neither you nor Yue'er will end well! I will naturally find a good wife for you in the future, so you don't have to worry about it." After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Ah Qing with a disappointed face.
After Chen Lin taught his nephew a lesson, he called the girl over and scolded her in a low voice.
"...How could you, a good woman, do such a shameless thing! Actually...actually..." Chen Qing couldn't say anything about seeing the girl's bellyband for a while, so he had to turn around and said, "Ah...
Qing is your nephew! You don’t want your life! If the clan finds out, you will be immersed in a pig cage!"
Chen Yue was so frightened that she fell to her knees, repeatedly admitted her mistake, and begged her brother not to report it.
"...Don't be afraid, I am your eldest brother and Qing'er's uncle! Even if you do such a scandal, I have to cover it up for you. I have already ordered him to burn all the things he gave you.
The earrings are not in the way, just keep them - don't wear them out. If anyone asks where you got them, just say I bought them for you - do you understand?"
"Yes, brother." Chen Yue was so frightened that she could not believe what her brother said.
Chen Lin let out a heavy breath and whispered: "Nowadays, there are dangers everywhere. Don't take the wrong path, one wrong step, one wrong step after another. Your lives will be in danger, and it will be difficult for me to survive in the clan! You must be rare."
For Qing'er's sake, don't live alone." He thought for a moment, "Miss Li told me last time that she wanted to bring a spinner's apprentice to help. Just move into her room and learn from her!"