Chapter 124 I don't want to be the shopkeeper

Cold Rui now feels that he was too idealistic.
He thought that coming to this cultivation world, every day would be like wielding a sword and traveling around, being a hero helping the poor and weak, and standing up against the powerful.
When it comes to friends, we should treat them just like the heroes of Liangshan by drinking and eating heartily, treating each other like real brothers, without keeping any accounts.
After listening to Wang Damao's words, Leng Rui suddenly woke up.
Both on Earth and in this world of cultivating immortals, human nature is similar—selfish and self-serving.
Perhaps this is a natural instinct of living beings: to protect oneself, survive, and reproduce.
Before, I saw too many stories of couples becoming enemies and brothers becoming enemies on Earth, but I didn't take it seriously at all.
Now I am planning to start a workshop in Zhangmu Village. If some relationships are not handled properly in advance, it may lead to endless troubles. Especially after making money, people's mentality will undergo a great change, and the pursuit of money will become stronger and stronger. Once problems arise, they may become enemies and fall apart.
"Brother Wang, thanks for reminding me. I hadn't thought of that before. I can't make a decision on my own for this matter. Let me discuss it with the eldest senior brother and the second senior brother first before deciding." Leng Rui earnestly said to Wang Da Mao.
"Brother Leng, don't overthink it. I absolutely don't mean that! It's just that since the elders in the village have said it, I have no choice but to deliver the message." Wang Damao blushed and felt a little embarrassed.
"I know, I know! But even close brothers should settle accounts clearly, right?" Lei Rui smiled and said.
"Yeah! Yeah! I'll take my leave first!" No matter what, Wang Da Mao felt a bit guilty in his heart.
After Wang Da Mao left, Leng Rui called Da Hu and Er Niu over.
"What is this kid doing here?" Er Niu asked.
"Well, you see..." Leng Rui explained Wang Da Mao's situation.
"Third Junior Brother, you are still young, you don't know the dangers of this world! Two days ago at the seaside, you were too generous, just a few words and you wanted to give the tortoise to someone else. They may not appreciate it!" Second Ox said in an arrogant manner.
Leng Rui shyly smiled and felt it was inappropriate. It escalated into a grudge between Jin Mien and Jin Chou. It was impulsive to give away a single one, perhaps the recipient would have gladly accepted it. Giving it all away was too generous, and the recipient dared not accept it.

"It's hard to be a good person!" Da Hu said with a bitter smile.
"I have an idea! For anyone who comes to work, let's pay them daily wages. As for those camphor leaves from yesterday, we'll buy them at a set price. As for how to calculate this house and land, I think it's better for Second Brother to negotiate!" When it came to business negotiations, Leng Rui felt a headache, so he delegated the task to Er Niu.

"OK, I will go talk to them later. Do we have any bottom line?" Er Niu asked.
"This... " Da Hu couldn't say anything.
"That's enough, just don't let the villagers get ripped off." Leng Rui said.
"Haha! Third Junior Brother, you are still too soft-hearted!" Second Bull laughed.
"There is one more thing I want to mention, we, we..."
For a long time, Leng Rui struggled to speak. Ever since he came to this world, Dahui and Second Bull treated him like a real brother, but he couldn't find the words he wanted to say.
"Third Junior Brother, what's wrong with you? You're usually so articulate, but today you're stuttering!" Da Hu laughed.
"I have an idea, Senior Brothers, don't take it to heart. If you think it's feasible, then we'll go ahead with it. If not, just forget I mentioned it," Leng Rui circled around but still couldn't bring himself to say it out loud.
"Speak up! Both me and big brother are listening. Good ideas will be heard, while bad ones will be ignored," Er Niu also laughed.
"I have a thought. After we have built this workshop, let's split it into ten equal shares. The three of us, the eldest disciples, will each take one share. The four of them - Fan Xiaowen and the others - will take one share. Qing'er, Han Fang, and Liu Guangcai will also take one share. The remaining five shares will remain untouched for now, and all the expenses will be covered by these five shares."
Cold Rui drums up the courage and finally speaks up.
Upon hearing this, Dahhu's face changed and he frowned, saying, "Third Junior Brother, are you trying to split the family?"
"No, it's not what you think!" Cold Rui shakes his head repeatedly, afraid that Dahhu might misunderstand.
Erlang frowned and nodded. "Interesting! You seem to be quite similar to those outside who do business together. However, I don't agree with this."
Leng Rui was taken aback and asked, "Senior Brother Erlang, please voice your opinions."
"Third Junior Brother, ever since I got injured by that miserable woman Hongyun, it has been you and Senior Brother taking care of me. I haven't done anything these past few months, so I can't ask for that much."
"Master, this is not about splitting up. It's just saying that our responsibilities are equally important. Also, Xiao Wen and the other three have been with us through thick and thin, so we need to give them some explanation and show that we consider them as our family. Do you think this is appropriate?"
Da Hu thought for a while and said, "This way it's better, so that no one can say for sure later. But both Second Senior Brother and I have the same idea: you have put in the most effort, so you should receive two portions, while Second Senior Brother and I will each take one portion."
"Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, there's no need to argue about this matter, let's settle it like this. But we also need to establish some rules, such as how to punish mistakes and how to reward good deeds. We should also have regulations for everyday expenses and accounting management," Leng Rui said with a smile, and continued.
Three people discussed it and decided that Dahuo would be in charge of the accounts, and Erniu would be responsible for the inflow and outflow of money and goods on regular days.
After a rough agreement was reached, Erniu went to consult with Wang Damao and others about the affairs of the workshop.
Da Hu and Leng Rui also told Fan Xiaowen and the others about the shareholding matter.
"So, am I also the shopkeeper?" Bu Jun said with a smile on his face.
"Yes!" Da Hu nodded.
But who knew all of a sudden Bu Jun’s face changed, opening his mouth and starting to cry loudly.
Da Hu and Leng Rui were both stunned, not knowing whether to be happy or not?
When Bu Jun started crying, it didn't matter much, but it also stirred up the emotions of Fan Xiaowen and the other two, causing them to sob uncontrollably.
大虎慌了神，忙说道：“你们哭啥啊？要是嫌少，我和三师弟商量商量，再给你们加点。”
卜军边哭边说：“大虎哥，小冷哥哥，我们从小就是被人骗进了贼窝，连父母是谁都不知道。也没人拿我们当人看，饥一顿饱一顿的。只有跟着你们，我们才活得像个人样。……”
Fan Xiaowen also wiped away tears and said, "Big Brother Dahua, Brother Xiaoleng, I don't want to be a shopkeeper either. You guys have always been so good to me. I won't go anywhere in this lifetime, I'll just follow you."
"I'm not going to be any boss either, I'll just follow you guys," Guan Hua also said with a crying tone.
"Me too, I can have meals and cultivate by following you guys, I don't want to be any boss either," Hui Yingqin said.
Upon hearing this, Dahua burst into laughter and exclaimed loudly, "Alright! The matter is settled. You all cried like clowns, embarrassing yourselves. Get out there and start working!"
Li Rui couldn't help feeling a bit sad. In this world, the people he is closest to are these few individuals. He wonders if he will ever get to see his parents on Earth again.