chsdbacks Chapter 491 Happiness that can be counted on one hand
Chapter 491 Happiness that can be counted on one hand
How could Li, who had been killed once, not seek revenge?
Emma discovered that Jacob was still in the concession area. When Li learned this, he immediately planned a revenge action.
“The Eye of Truth sign is hung so ostentatiously above the factory. They really don’t take me seriously!”
"Master, you're already dead, why should anyone take you seriously?"
Faced with Xiaoli's explanation, Li rolled his eyes speechlessly.
Before his death, Xiaoli's eyes were full of admiration every time she faced Li.
But now, when Xiaoli spoke to Li, her face was full of disgust.
To describe it in the language of Earth, it's like you see an idol on the street, and just when you want to go over to say hello, the idol suddenly stumbles, falls down and loses his front teeth. Before anyone can help him, the idol starts to cry, with a big tooth hole showing, and his bag is broken all over the floor.
Xiaoli's feeling towards Li now is similar to that of this broken fan.
Li was too lazy to argue with Xiaoli, so he walked around the perimeter of the Eye of Truth factory and casually explored the area.
It would have been fine if he hadn't observed it, but this look immediately made Li depressed.
There are many workers coming in and out of this factory, and the booming production is obvious.
Li didn't care at all about imitating the Northland factories and manufacturing weapons, but they used child labor on a large scale, which was too much!
In the north, with Li's pressure, most factories abide by strict rules and regulations, but no one in the factories here emphasizes these at all.
In order to save costs, the production line here also removed the unnecessary safety devices in the eyes of the nobles.
There is no protective plate on the power area of the mechanical equipment, and the operating mechanism is exposed in plain sight.
The slightest mistake, even a stumble, could land you in the middle of the meshing gears and levers.
This is not as simple as losing hands and feet. When a person is sucked into the huge force of the machine, he will become a tomato in a blender. A spoonful of it can be used to spread on bread!
"Master, do you care about those children?"
"Well, children are the most innocent. They should not be tied up in factories at this age. Children should grow up healthily under care."
"But Master, most of them come from poor backgrounds. Even if they are not working in the factory, their fate will not be good."
Xiaoli's words silenced Li. Facing the cruel reality, working in a factory was indeed a good way out.
But Li knew very well that this was wrong.
"Xiao Li, you have to understand one thing. Children are the future of the human race. If they can only struggle in pain, then the future will definitely not be bright!"
Childhood plays a very important role in shaping a person.
What one experiences in childhood will determine his or her personality traits.
Li could clearly feel the tremendous physical and mental pressure that the child laborers who were oppressed in the factory were under.
When they grow up, they will have mental and physical defects!
"Master, I know what you mean, but this is how the times are. You've done enough. Don't forget what you promised us!"
Xiaoli was very scared that Li would get excited and run to reform the factory, which would only get Li into more trouble.
"Don't worry, Xiaoli. You saved my life. I will live for you from now on."
Li has tasted the bitter fruit of being too aggressive, and he won't dwell on it anymore.
Moreover, Li knows many methods that can make people realize their mistakes.
Li made up his mind to spend more time writing the history of the earth, and in combination with the current situation, he could also quote famous works like "Oliver Twist".
When Xiaoli heard that Li was going to write another story, her eyes suddenly lit up.
The stories written by the young master are really interesting. Those unique fantasies and legends are simply the gateway to another world!
However, every time Li writes something, he stays up late at night, which is very harmful to the body.
"Alas~ I can only discuss with everyone, try not to squeeze the young master too hard. I don't know if the health-preserving soup Aunt Rose gave me will work..."
"Xiao Li, what are you mumbling about?"
Li Du walked a long way away, but found Xiaoli standing there with her face covered.
After being called by Li, Xiaoli quickly followed, and the investigation of the master and servant came to a temporary end.
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In the Eye of Truth's office building, Jacob was taking care of the trembling Ethan.
The potion caused irreversible damage to Ethan's body, leaving him in constant pain.
"I'm sorry, Ethan. It's my fault. I shouldn't have tricked you guys here!"
Jacob had been tortured to the point of despair, and his ambitions that were not in line with his status had long been wiped out by the pain.
If he had known earlier that the price of exposure to fame and fortune would be what it is now, Jacob would not even have embarked on the path of becoming a businessman.
Jacob was also born into a farmer's family. His parents were free men. Compared with the serfs, Jacob was of good origin.
They have their own residence, change of clothes, and the right not to kneel when meeting a noble lord.
Unfortunately, Jacob was not satisfied. When he saw that the children of nobles, who were the same age as himself, could ride horses and paint, wear expensive clothes to attend balls, and whip serfs at will, Jacob began to dream of becoming a nobleman himself.
Jacob was lucky. He had a smooth start and his personality was very suitable for being a businessman, but after meeting Yodel, all his dreams were shattered.
"Mr. Jacob, you don't have to apologize. You are the first person I met after leaving the village who is willing to take care of me. Even if this is a deception, the happiness you bring me far outweighs the pain of being deceived."
Ethan is just an ordinary country boy. Before he came out into the world, his only joy was catching strange bugs around his house.
Ethan's mother would only let him help with housework, and his father would let him help with farm work. When he didn't do well, he would be beaten.
This is the childhood of every rural child, so Ethan didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
It was not until he met Jacob that Ethan understood the attitude of true elders in caring for them.
It's a pity that Ethan and Jacob didn't have enough time to spend together. The only happy times Ethan could reminisce were those few days on the road.
Ethan recalled the shock he felt when he first saw a car, the bumpy ride in the truck, and pretending to be an adult and communicating with the friends who joined later.
Ethan gradually closed his eyes. He was in so much pain. He felt that closing his eyes with all these beautiful things was enough.
"Mr. Jacob, I'm sleepy. Good night."
"No, Ethan! Just hold on a little longer, you'll be saved!"