(My daughter has been vomiting and having diarrhea, so I haven't had time to write more. Just one chapter today.)
By the time Li Long returned to the roadworks, the day's work was nearly finished.
Seeing Li Long return, Meng Hai, who was discussing something with the villagers, hastily gave them a few instructions and hurried over.
"What took you so long? Did you come over from there?" Meng Hai asked with concern.
"I went around the mountains and caught a thief picking a lock," Li Long said. "I just handed him over to the Forest Ranger. It's about time. Let's head back."
"We were just getting ready to pack up," Meng Hai said. "Everything all right over there?" He knew Li Long had a Small Wooden Cabin in the mountains.
"Everything's fine. Oh, I might not be able to come these next few days. I have something to do. You lead the work here. I'll give you the money first." Li Long took money out of his backpack and counted it out to Meng Hai in bundles.
"This three hundred is your reward and management fee. This thousand is wages for the next few days. Pay it out as you see fit. Also, make sure you watch out for safety and keep control of the roadwork's progress. There are a few places that need particular attention. Let me tell you..."
Li Long emphasized the precautions to Meng Hai again. The Forest Ranger had mentioned today that the Forestry Team had things to transport, so Li Long thought he might as well leave the roadwork directly to Meng Hai and come by every few days.
"If you get busy with farmwork and can't work here one day, stop. I'll come into the mountains every few days, and I'll pass through