At that moment, he told how he visited the textile park and participated in Wu Yijun's cotton textile project.
Then Chen Lin laid out the rough 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 now is all kinds of cotton cloth. As long as they are woven, they don't have to worry about selling 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 locally. But the foundation is still shallow. Because the clan has never made any important breakthrough in the imperial examination in these years. Thanks to the collective support under the clan system, some scholars have emerged, but they have not even passed the imperial examination. The highest honor is just a tribute, and he has never been awarded any actual position.
Although the Chen family in Nansha is known as the heirloom of farming and studying, this "reading" obviously has little value. Without the reputation of being a Jinshi, they cannot join the ranks of the Jin gentry. Their local influence is very limited, and they all rely on gathering together to live together. It takes strength in numbers to become a force in the county.
Because of this, except for a few people engaged in industry and commerce, the Chen family still rely on farming and work to make a living. Working in the silk workshop 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." Chen Lin saw that the heat was almost over, and 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 said something more encouraging to everyone, asking everyone to wait for news about the start of construction at the cotton textile factory site. When the time comes to hire workers, clan members will definitely be given priority.
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 team lived. The lights were still on: What were they busy with? 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, I will be recognized by the Australians, and I will have a great chance to ride on the Australians' ship in the future.
He was about to go to the internship group's wing to "discuss matters" when he suddenly saw Chen Qingzheng in the corner cuddling up with someone and talking about something, looking very affectionate. He was secretly surprised: I didn't hear that Chen Qing had any lovers in the village. I didn't expect that this kid was quite good at getting things done...
He quietly walked over and took a look, and he 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 himself. It's not that Chen Qing's family can't clearly see how poor they are. But the girl's behavior is too unrestrained: What kind of thing is it for a eldest girl to cling to a man's arms at night and in the middle of the night? The most terrible thing is that from a patriarchal perspective, Chen Yue is Chen Lin's aunt!
Although the Chen Qing family and Chen Lin's grandfather's family are very different, after all, they are still passed down from the same ancestor. Such a thing is simply a shame and humiliation for the clan, and both men and women will be put to death by being dipped in a pig cage!
If this matter comes to light, the second uncle can accuse himself of lax discipline if he seizes the opportunity! Just drive him out of the village. The tribesmen would not say a word. Not to mention regaining the rights of the clan and setting up industry and commerce, there is a huge question mark on whether he can even gain a foothold in the village in the future!
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, 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 carefully put away the handkerchief 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 rebellious thing! If the clan knows, you and she will Life is at risk!"
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 full of 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, "Who else knows about this apart from you?! 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 and 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 caught 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 pleasant and cheerful, turned out to be so ferocious tonight, so he had to admit "there is more".
"Go, go to your house and take out everything!" Chen Qing "escorted" his nephew to the room where he slept. She forced him to take out all the items that Chen Yue had given him. In addition to handkerchiefs, there were also shoes and socks made by her. Finally, there was even a close-fitting bellyband...
This made Chen Lin very angry. This was simply immoral! Pishou gave Chen Qing a mouthful of words and asked, "You shameless dirty bitch! Tell the truth: Where did this come from?!"
"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 up. He didn't expect that the girl who had always been obedient would do such a "shameless" thing!
He really wanted to kick his nephew to death. But he calmed down immediately. Chen Qing is his right-hand man, and Chen Yue is his sister. He had to protect them from harm.
He took a breath, 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 it started to burn. Chen Lin was still worried, so he poked at it again with a stick and made sure it was all burned before going back.
"Be honest with me: Have you and Chen Yue...have..." Chen Lin felt it was hard to say anything.
Chen Qing hurriedly said: "No! Definitely not!"
"That's good!" Chen Qing asked again: "Have you given her any tokens?"
"Only a pair of silver earrings, I bought them 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..."
"Don't have 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 finished teaching his nephew, 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 explain what happened when he saw 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, admitted her mistake again and again, 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 scandalous things, I have to cover it up for you. I have already ordered him to burn all the things he gave you. He gave them to you. The earrings are fine, 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 seen less For Qing'er's sake, don't live alone." He thought for a while, "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!"
(End of chapter)
