Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Chen Siwu eagerly followed the crowd, led away by Butler Wang.

They moved to another location, arriving at a courtyard.

The courtyard was bustling with people, many of whom were lined up.

Chen Siwu craned his neck to look and his eyes widened.

Inside, there was a mountain of clothes... Were the people in line ahead of him receiving clothes?

Chen Siwu's heart began to pound again.

What was going on? He had just received a set, and now he could get another?

As he was pondering, he heard Butler Wang shout, "Everyone, change into these clothes here! From now on, you are not allowed to wear the clothes you came in!"

"You are not allowed to wear what you're wearing now unless you leave the Sun residence!"

"Whether you're living here or working, you can only wear the clothes issued by the Sun family. Do you all understand?"

"Understood!" The crowd shouted excitedly!

What a deal! They hadn't even done any work and they got two sets of new clothes.

Weren't they getting rich?

Everyone hurriedly changed into the new clothes. This set was also good, with words printed all over them.

However, all the text advertisements had become Sun family ads.

Of course, the workers didn't know this.

Chen Siwu changed his clothes, but felt like something was missing. He suddenly remembered that he hadn't asked about wages.

So he shouted loudly, "Sir! Sir! How much money do we get for working?"

Butler Wang frowned and replied helplessly, "The first month is a trial period! Two meals a day, all you can eat! If you do well, you can stay. The second month, you will be paid for the first month as well. The exact amount depends on how well you do."

The crowd pondered in their hearts.

Okay, two full meals a day is fine. It should be better than porridge!

Besides, they got two sets of new clothes!

Butler Wang continued, "If you don't pass the trial period, you won't be paid, and you have to return the clothes! So cherish them!"

".........."

When everyone was ready, Butler Wang waved his hand and said, "Everyone, follow me! I'll take you to the dormitory area. You'll be living there from now on!"

With that, Butler Wang turned and left the residence.

The crowd followed him in a mighty wave.

Before long, they arrived outside the city again.

Chen Siwu felt a surge of happiness in his heart.

Finally... finally, he would have a home to shelter him from the wind and rain?

As he expected, Butler Wang led the crowd directly to Sunshine Community.

However, guards from the government were stationed outside the community. Upon seeing Butler Wang approach, they immediately raised their hands to stop him.

"Which family are you from? State your name."

Butler Wang said with a smile, "We are from the Sun family. Please, sir, help us settle them in. A little something..." He tried to slip some silver into the officer's hand.

The officer frowned, imperceptibly pushing it back, and whispered, "Don't cause me trouble. Are you trying to kill me!"

Butler Wang sheepishly withdrew his hand and said falteringly, "Then... thank you for your trouble, officer."

The officer nodded with a cold face.

Then he waved to the crowd behind Butler Wang, "Sun family workers, follow me!"

Butler Wang also shouted to the crowd, "Once you go in, listen to the officer's arrangements. I will come again tomorrow to arrange your work!"

With that, he turned and left.

The officer led the crowd into the Sunshine Community. After walking for a while, they stopped in front of a wooden house.

A doorplate hung on the wooden house, which read: [Sun Residence, Unit C-3]

The officer pushed open the door, revealing the interior.

It was called a dormitory, but it was actually just a large communal sleeping area with bunk beds. Dozens of people could live in one house.

The house was also built extremely crudely. Needless to say, the foundation was rushed to speed up construction.

To call it a house would be inaccurate. It was more like an oversized wooden container.

It just had doors and windows.

Such a house would not be much different from a piece of paper in the face of a major natural disaster.

But Chen Siwu was still filled with joy.

From now on... this would be his temporary "home."

He no longer had to live like a wild man, eating and sleeping outside.

The officer said, "Alright! From today onwards, you will live here. Someone will come later to register you and make new badges."

"The badge is your only proof of identity, so be sure to keep it safe!"

"There is a set of bedding for each person on the bed. There are washbasins, soap beans, and cloths under the bed for you to distribute yourselves."

"Also, the compartments on the wall are for you to put your belongings in. Put your things away."

Chen Siwu looked sideways and saw a row of wooden shelves like those in a bathhouse on the wall opposite the bed, but with small doors.

"When you start working and have money, you can buy a lock or something to lock up your things."

The clerk walked to the wall and pointed to the sign on the wall. The sign was colorful and had a bunch of patterns engraved on it.

"Everything in the community is complete. There are special stores that sell goods, and the goods are cheaper than outside. It's best to spend the money you earn here."

"This sign is a map. This smiley face is the mediation room. You must not fight in the community! Otherwise, you will be kicked out!"

"If there is a quarrel or conflict, come to this place and someone will help you resolve it."

Pointing to another icon, he said, "This is the life service room. Go here to ask any questions you don't understand."

Pointing to another icon, he said, "This is a well. You can fetch water here. Next to it is a clinic. Each community has three free clinics. Go there in time if you get sick."

"Also, there are government patrols in the community every day."

"It's best not to go out at night. The red area on the map is the women's residential area! Entry is strictly prohibited without relatives!"

"If you want a woman, there will be a show in the community every month. Everyone can go and watch. It's up to you then."

"Also, if you have children and it is inconvenient to take them to school immediately, children under the age of sixteen can attend school for free within half a year, all inclusive!"

"Those who are twelve years old will always be free."

"No urinating or defecating anywhere in the community. The latrine is at..."

The officer patiently explained, and everyone in the room felt warm in their hearts.

This... seemed to be better than living in their hometowns...

"This dormitory was built by the Sun family! Each dormitory in the community is built with money from different merchants in the city. It's best not to wander around."

"If relatives and friends come from other dormitory areas, remember to register with the government officials."

The officer took the booklet and turned to the last page: "Finally, the most important point!"

"Lord Fang said that you have to negotiate your own wages!"

"Don't be afraid to speak up! Be bold and you'll have enough to eat! A happy life depends on your own efforts. Unite and don't let anyone bully you."

"Don't think that just because you live in a certain family's dormitory, you are sold to them. You can leave at any time if you are not happy with the work and switch to another family!"

"If anyone is treated unfairly, you can immediately report to the yamen! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Lord Fang will stand up for you!"

At this point, many people were already choked up.

With their heads down and tears in their eyes, they felt inexplicably sad.

The officer closed the booklet and looked at everyone with a smile.

"Ahem! All matters have been announced!"

"My name is Zhao Dong! If someone comes to investigate later, remember to give me a five-star review. Do you all understand!"

Chen Siwu rubbed his red and swollen eyes and asked, "Sir, what is a five-star review?"

Zhao Dong smiled and said, "Don't ask too much about that! Anyway, someone will come to ask you later."

"Everyone can give me a five-star review, and it won't be in vain that I made this trip. Thank you!"

"I'll go first!"

After speaking, Zhao Dong turned and left, leaving a room full of workers still wondering what a five-star review was.