Signal of Locust Plague

The message from the chip quickly made Lin Shen understand what this thing was for.

This thing wasn't for personal use.

It was for his subordinates.

Simply put.

He could freely impart the knowledge and abilities to operate a supermarket to one of his subordinates.

And it could ensure that this person would be a hundred percent loyal to him.

Of course, there were only three hundred spots for this.

Although it seemed like a small number, it could definitely support a super large supermarket.

Not to mention his own small shop.

Chen San and his group were just enough.

Thinking of this, Lin Shen felt satisfied.

This thing had touched a nerve with him.

If he handed this thing over to Chen San and his group to use, he could free himself from the busy life, without worrying about Chen San and his group leaving, nor worrying that they wouldn't maintain and operate the supermarket well.

What a great news!

Being a boss still required acting like a boss.

Letting his subordinates handle things while he enjoyed life comfortably, wasn't it great?

In the evening.

Chen San and his group happily reported to Lin Shen about their work that day.

Listening to them, Lin Shen calmly said, "It's been about a month since you've been working under me, right?"

Chen San was stunned, counting on his fingers. But since he hadn't been to school, he couldn't understand, so he could only nod reluctantly, "It might have been that long."

Lin Shen chuckled, "You guys are not bad, working diligently..."

This was an excellent quality inherent in the people of the Tang Dynasty.

Even someone like Chen San, a ruffian, only resorted to thievery to make a living because of his poor background.

But if given a solid job to do.

He could also do it earnestly and diligently.

Scratching his head, Chen San looked a bit embarrassed.

Lin Shen continued in a soft voice, "Will you continue to work under me from now on?"

Without hesitation, Chen San nodded directly, "Of course, no problem!"

Although they hadn't received any wages for a month.

Lin Shen never skimped on their food and drink.

Three meals a day!

What a novelty.

It's worth noting that in Chang'an City now, apart from the nobles, most people only have two meals a day.

Eating three meals a day is such a luxurious thing.

But his brothers enjoyed this treatment several times.

If they could please Lin Shen with the cheap snacks in the supermarket, they could also get a few bags as rewards.

Chen San could see that.

As long as they followed behind Lin Shen and did their work steadfastly, Lin Shen wouldn't mistreat them.

Where else could you find such a good person in the world?

Chen San had never heard of it.

Even those scholars, Chen San felt, didn't have as good a heart as Lin Shen.

Lin Shen was very satisfied with this answer.

He waved his hand lightly.

A prompt sounded in his ear: "Ding, do you want to use the supermarket operation and maintenance personnel template for Chen San?"

"Yes," Lin Shen silently prayed in his heart.

In an instant, Chen San felt a bit dazed.

A set of memories that didn't belong to him rushed into his mind.

Lin Shen then used the same template for the other small followers under Chen San.

Chen San looked at Lin Shen with a look of astonishment.

The changes in himself were too obvious.

He suddenly became very interested in those numbers that he didn't care about before, and things he couldn't understand before, he could now understand instantly.

And he could read!

The ink dots that were squares in his eyes a moment ago, he could now distinguish what characters they were and what they meant...

"Boss, this is..." Chen San held back his excitement and asked respectfully.

Enlightening one's intellect.

Almost like a divine method...

Could it be that his boss was a god in the sky?

It was very likely!

Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible to produce so many uncommon glass cups.

Lin Shen waved his hand, "Alright, it's just some small tricks, as long as you know it yourselves, don't let others know."

Chen San and the others nodded repeatedly.

Lin Shen continued, "From now on, this supermarket will be handed over to you to manage. If there's no stock, go to the first room on the left in the back room. All the supermarket's goods are in that room."

"I'll pay you ten taels of silver a month, which isn't unfair to you."

Chen San and the others said fervently, "We would work ourselves to death for the master."

Lin Shen waved his hand, yawned, and urged them to leave.

After handing over the supermarket to Chen San and his group.

Lin Shen had nothing to do.

There were no phones or computers in this era.

And he didn't like the entertainment in the Tang Dynasty.

Going out for a walk, whether it was a teahouse or a tavern, was meaningless.

He was even less likely to go to places like brothels.

He looked down on those worldly women.

Every day, he could only lie on the rattan chair behind the counter, occasionally flipping through the newly published novels, or just staring blankly at the ceiling.

Today, Lin Shen was daydreaming as usual.

Tap, tap, tap...

A light tapping on the glass interrupted his thoughts.

Lin Shen glanced up and saw Princess Changle.

Still dressed as a man.

"Have you finished the snacks again?" Lin Shen sarcastically remarked.

This little girl came almost every two or three days.

And she always bought over a hundred packs of fish tofu each time.

How could she eat so many snacks in just two or three days?

Eating so much spicy food, wasn't she afraid of getting constipated?

Princess Changle blushed slightly, looking somewhat annoyed and embarrassed, "There are too many younger brothers and sisters at home. I have to share with them, otherwise, they won't last for a few days."

Lin Shen nodded, "I see. It's really hard for you to take care of so many younger brothers and sisters."

Princess Changle couldn't detect the teasing tone in Lin Shen's words and sighed deeply, "Isn't it? Let me tell you, I've been really worried lately. My father... my family gave me a manor, but I can't collect the income from the manor until after I'm married... and crowned."

"But just as summer begins, there's a locust plague on my manor. According to the tenant farmers in the manor, the locusts are causing havoc, and no matter how hard they try, they can't get rid of them. They even say it's attracting some locust deity..."

Hearing this, Lin Shen suddenly became alert and looked up, "A locust plague?"

Princess Changle nodded, "Yes, if there's a locust plague, the income won't be good. I won't be able to get much silver, and then I won't be able to afford to buy lipstick..."

Lin Shen shook his head, sighing, "This is not just about affording or not affording lipstick. If there's a locust plague, it's a matter of whether a large number of people can eat."

The outbreak of the locust plague occurred earlier than he had anticipated.

He thought it would only happen after the onset of summer, but it's still early spring...

Princess Changle seemed puzzled, "Isn't that a bit excessive? My manor can't produce grain, but aren't there other manors?"

Lin Shen whispered softly, "If there's a locust plague, it's not just about one or two manors, but the entire Tang Dynasty. After I return today, I'll have your family's guards investigate the nearby farms thoroughly. Then, come to me again tomorrow, and tell me the details."