The shop is located near Washi, in a very good location. Xia Chunmei had also learned that the rent for storefronts here is the highest in the county.

The apartment Jin Yuntian gave away is nearly seventy square meters, and the rent would be at least twenty-five taels of silver a year. If the adjacent residential building is also rented out, the rent would be at least thirty-five taels of silver.

The house was very clean, and although the furniture wasn't expensive, it was mostly new. The bedding was even better—all new and neatly arranged.

"Miss Xia, is there anything else you need? I'll have someone buy it right away," Madam Xu said.

"No need, very good. Thank you, Madam Xu. Manager Xu, please also thank your master on my behalf."

The shop exceeded Xia Chunmei's expectations, and also reflected Jin Yuntian's generosity and openness.

"By the way, Manager Xu, has your master mentioned hiring anyone?"

“My uncle said he’ll hire twenty quick-handed people from your area, men or women are fine. Their main job is washing and chopping ginger and tending the fire. As for which twenty, you can decide.”

This means Xia Chunmei has been given the authority to hire people.

Those chosen by Xia Chunmei to do the work will definitely be grateful to her. Since Xia Chunmei wants to help her people, how can Jin Yuntian refuse?

Anyway, they are all unimportant positions that do not involve core secrets.

"However, if we don't do a good job, we will still handle it officially. Please understand, Miss Xia."

"Of course I understand that, but I don't know how the wages are calculated?"

"Six hundred cash a month, two meals a day, and accommodation provided. However, you are not allowed to leave the workshop during the work period. As you know, this project is short, and we are also hoping to achieve a breakthrough this year. Therefore, please select the right person within five days."

"I will get this done as soon as possible."

"Tomorrow, I would like to trouble you to come with me and give some pointers to the workers below."

Xia Chunmei knew that just having the recipe wouldn't be enough for the workers to make the product quickly, so she readily agreed: "No problem."

"Then I won't bother Miss Xia any longer. If you need anything, please feel free to come to Sihai Trading Company to find me."

As soon as Xu Qingfeng left, Xia Mingshi could no longer hold back; her heart was already churning with turmoil.

"Chunmei, what did you mean by that? You're recruiting people from our village to work? Six hundred coins a month, plus room and board?"

"Yes, I mentioned it to Uncle Jin before, but his business is still in the preparation stage, so I didn't say anything."

Xia Mingshi was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth. She never expected that Xia Chunmei had such a big influence!

"Chunmei, could you... could you consider my daughter's situation? I don't need much, just one spot will do. I know you've been very good to our family, I..."

Xia Ming hesitated, finding it difficult to speak.

Xia Mingshi had three daughters, and she originally planned to bring them along when she held her wedding banquet.

However, Xia Chunmei said that only four family members could go at most. Xia Ping was going to make longevity peach buns with Xia Chunmei, so she and Xia Huohua were the fixed members. That left only two spots, so she thought that the three girls could take turns coming.

But now Xia Chunmei suddenly has twenty job openings!

Xia Mingshi also felt that she had gone too far, so she spoke with a lack of confidence and stammered.

"Sure, but let me make this clear beforehand: if you do something wrong or commit a crime over there, I won't beg for leniency."

"Don't worry about that. If they really do commit a crime, they deserve it."

"Grandma, I'm glad you understand."

There are nineteen spots left. Xia Chunmei plans to give one spot to Chen Shuitian as a favor, Chen Jinlian and Aunt Lihua will each give one spot, Xia Xintian's family will give two spots, and Xia Chunmei will find the rest from the village.