The Young Master Jiang naturally had no objections; he had originally thought of having the tenants come up to the manor so she could make her selection.
Shu Yu refused, wanting to visit them herself.
Thus, Young Master Jiang led the way, and the group soon left the manor, heading toward the nearby tenants' dwellings.
There weren't many houses in the vicinity, and a few even seemed uninhabited.
In addition, the area offered a wide view with sparse population—houses were spaced far apart, unlike the crowded layout of Shangshi Village.
Perhaps because the manor was being sold and the tenants would no longer have land to rent, most of them were staying home.
Some worked in their courtyards, making straw hats and trinkets at their doorsteps, trying in any way to bring in a little extra income for the household.
But these people all appeared dispirited, their eyes filled with confusion and worry about the uncertain future.
Someone suddenly shouted, "The boss Jiang is here!"
