After farming, I opened a family tree

Chapter 125 Comparable to Gods

Don't make money by selling girls!

These words were like a stone thrown into the water, causing quite a splash and ripples.

After the workshop in Shenjia Village stopped working, as the weather got cooler today, everyone stayed at home.

There were quite a few people gathered at the door of Liang’s house.

After hearing what Shen Tang said, some people present were happy, while others felt that Shen Tang was simply meddling in other people's business.

Although Shen Tang is capable, in the eyes of some people, parents have the final say in matters of their children's marriage.

Especially those families with daughters, they feel that Shen Tang is really too controlling.

No matter how important a daughter is, a son is still more important.

Although some people love their daughters, most families consider boys more important.

Although life in Shenjia Village is better now, it would be best if marrying off a daughter could bring more benefits to the family.

Shen Tang saw that some of the people present had strange expressions, and he knew what they were thinking.

“Life was difficult before, but I know very well what kind of life people in the village can live now.

I won't argue with you, but if an aunt or sister comes to me for help, I will definitely not sit idly by."

As soon as Shen Tang finished speaking, someone wanted to speak, but was interrupted by Shen Tang's words.

"A family that doesn't respect their wives and daughters must be extremely selfish. I, Shen Tang, don't want to live in the same village with such a selfish family."

If Shen Tang's previous words about supporting the woman had made some people present unhappy, then this sentence made everyone's expression change.

Everyone present knew that today's good day was brought by Shen Tang, but she could leave at any time.

When Shen Tang was conferred the title of county marquis, the emperor specially awarded him a house in the capital.

When Shen Lizheng heard this, he hurriedly said:

"Of course! How can a man who doesn't even know how to love his wife and daughter care about his family?"

Several elders nodded when they heard this.

Although Shen Tang's request was almost unheard of, it was just to treat his wife and daughter well. Compared with the benefits Shen Tang brought to Shenjia Village, this request was simply insignificant!

"I don't want something like what happened to Zhao Di to happen again! In addition, as long as the stewards around me are willing to sign a ten-year contract with me, I will provide them with houses.

If anyone is willing to sign a contract with me for more than 30 years, as long as I, Shen Tang, am able to do so, I will be responsible for her for her entire life!"

After Shen Tang said this, Shen Zhaodi's eyes lit up.

He knelt down beside Shen Tang hurriedly, his voice trembling and with obvious crying:

"Boss, Zhaodi is willing! Zhaodi is willing to sign a thirty-year contract with you!"

When Liang and Shen Dazhuang heard this, they became anxious instantly.

The Zhou family’s marriage proposal failed, but won’t there still be the Chen and Wang families in the future?

If they sign a long-term contract with Shen Tang, they won’t be able to control their daughter in the future!

"Zhao Di, what are you doing? That's a thirty-year contract! If you sign it, how will you get married in the future?"

"Yes, Zhaodi, it's my fault this time, but you shouldn't bet your whole life on this!"

Liang and Shen Dazhuang surrounded Shen Zhaodi and began to persuade her.

"Dad, Mom. Over the years, your daughter has always obeyed you in everything at home. I have never missed a day of housework. I also give all the money I earn from working in the workshop to my family.

Now, my daughter has only this one idea, and she hopes that her parents will fulfill it.

Don't worry, Mom and Dad, even if I become a farmhand, I'm still your daughter!

Shen Zhaodi turned around and knelt before Shen Dazhuang and Liang.

Shen Dazhuang and his wife looked at the people gathered in the yard and Shen Tang, who was standing silently but with a fierce look, and they had already thought about what would happen if they expressed their opposition.

Shen Tang was also surprised, but he looked at Shen Zhaodi with admiration.

She thought Shen Zhaodi would choose ten years, but she didn't expect Shen Zhaodi to choose thirty years.

"Okay! Then come home with me to sign the deed."

"As long as Shen Zhaodi doesn't commit any serious offenses while working for me, I, Shen Tang, will be responsible for her life, whether it's birth, old age, sickness, death, marriage, or having children."

As he spoke, Shen Tang pulled up Shen Zhaodi and led this girl who was willing to follow her and be there for him out of the cage that had trapped her for more than ten years.

After Shen Tang took Shen Zhaodi away, the people from the Liang family also dispersed, leaving only Shen Dazhuang and his wife and Zhou's mother and son.

"Humph, even though my son has brain damage, our Zhou family has never given up on him. Your Shen family has high aspirations, but I didn't expect you to be the ones selling your daughter!"

Mrs. Zhou tidied her hair, dusted herself off, and left the Liang family's house with her son.

At this time, at Shen Tang's home.

Shen Tang looked at Shen Zhaodi who was sitting in front of her.

To be fair, the girls in Shenjia Village weren't bad looking. It was just that country girls never dressed up, and being exposed to the sun all day, naturally their complexions looked a bit rough.

Luzhu fetched some water and wrung out a handkerchief to wipe Shen Zhaodi's face.

"Zhao Di, it doesn't matter if you regret it. Regardless of whether you sign a contract with me or not, as long as you stay in the workshop and by my side, I will do my best to protect you."

When Shen Zhaodi heard this, she looked flustered:

"Boss, I'm serious! Don't leave me!"

"I know I'm not smart enough, but I'm willing to learn. I'm also willing to endure hardships. I don't have to be the boss, I can just help serve tea and water!"

I just beg my boss not to let me go back.

Shen Zhaodi didn't say the last sentence, but Shen Tang saw it from her eyes.

"That's not what I meant. I'm just worried that you haven't figured it out clearly yet because of your marriage."

She came from another world, but Shen Zhaodi was a native of ancient times, and must have been deeply influenced by the thoughts of this era.

"It's not my home. I knew that when I was little. That home is no longer my home.

I used to resist, but my father always listened to the Liang family. I also have an older brother. A few years ago, when I was still young, they wanted to arrange a marriage for me, but my brother said he could earn money working as a porter at the docks in town, which was why they gave up the idea.

Liang gave birth to three sons, and my father only had eyes for Liang's sons. He no longer cared about the life and death of my brother and me.

I wash clothes and cook at home, carry water and go to the fields. Mrs. Liang said I was well-behaved and obedient, but in fact, it was so that I could be sold at a good price, and so that she could look like a loving mother and find a husband for her son.

Shen Zhaodi held the handkerchief and spoke slowly to Shen Tang.

"Later, when the workshop was looking for someone, Liang was not chosen. They heard that girls would also be suitable, so they asked me to come. Liang told my father that she wanted to find a marriage for my brother and asked me to hand over all the money.

...Boss, I know I am useless. When I was alone before, I didn’t dare to rebel against my family.

But now, you reach out to pull me, even though I am not smart, I know that you are saving me.

I used to pray day and night, but the Bodhisattva did not hear me.

Girl, you are like a god in my eyes."