Song Ning raised an eyebrow slightly and asked, "Is there something wrong with this person?"

“Master, there’s nothing wrong with it, but…” Su Mingchao looked at Su Hongxiu beside him.

“Boss, the person my elder brother mentioned is indeed someone I know, but... he's not suitable.”

"Why? Is it a lack of ability? Or is it a problem with his character?"

"It's not that, it's just..." Su Hongxiu couldn't continue, and looked at Su Mingchao with some resentment.

Song Ning realized that something was amiss.

"Just say what you want to say. I don't care about the past. As long as the person is capable and has good character, I don't have high expectations."

Su Mingchao glanced at his sister, and finally spoke up, "This person's character and abilities are fine, it's just... his relationship with Hongxiu..."

Before she could finish speaking, Su Hongxiu ran out with a flushed face.

"The master also knows that Hongxiu was divorced by her husband's family. This man was a widower who had feelings for Hongxiu, and that's how they met. Hongxiu was afraid of the negative impact, so she didn't want me to bring it up."

"I thought it was something else. It's alright, I don't care about these things. Bring the person over another day, and I'll take a look first."

"Yes, thank you, employer."

As soon as Su Mingchao left, Su Hongxiu pulled him aside.

"Brother, why did you tell the boss about this? Didn't we agree not to mention it?"

"I just want you to find someone else and settle down."

A woman who has been divorced never has a good life.

No matter how much your family and you don't care, you can't withstand the rumors from outside.

"But... I'm afraid the Ma family will cause trouble again. We've finally gotten to live a good life, and we can't let it be ruined because of me."

Su Mingchao sneered: "The Ma family is going too far. Don't worry, if they dare to come again, I will definitely stand up for you."

Previously, the Su family had no one to rely on. Although they had a younger brother who worked as an official in another city, he lived far away.

Besides, their younger brother has it tough out there, and they don't want to cause him any trouble.

But things are different now. The owner's status is not something the Ma family and others dare to offend.

The landlord is kind; he always protects his own people. If the Ma family dares to come again, the landlord will definitely not let them off the hook.

That's how people are; once they have something to rely on, they become bolder. He would never have said such things before.

Since following Song Ning, he has become bolder and his temper has also grown.

"This is a family matter, and we shouldn't trouble the employer."

"Don't worry, I won't tell you unless the boss asks."

The Ma family is a bunch of scoundrels, like a persistent nuisance. If they really come knocking on our door, it'll be troublesome.

The next day, Su Mingchao brought the man, who looked very refined and cultured.

"Greetings, young lady."

"Mr. He, there's no need for such formalities."

"Manager Su, you go ahead and get busy. I'd like to have a word with Mr. He."

"yes."

"Mr. He, please have a seat."

Song Ning mainly asked questions about running a teahouse and accounting, and He Honglin answered them all with ease.

"There is another question, I wonder if Mr. He can answer it?"

"May I ask, young lady?"

"I heard from Manager Su that you were fired by your previous employer. I'd like to ask why."

He Honglin was taken aback, but not annoyed. He simply asked softly, "What does this have to do with Manager Zhao?"

"Of course there are. If you were fired because of your character, I naturally can't accept you."

Su Mingchao also recommended the person that Su Hongxiu had her eye on, so there shouldn't be any major problems with such a person.

But Shi Tou had told her last time that Su Hongxiu seemed to be hiding something and wanted her to ask around, just in case it was related to this person.

“Miss Song, I am a scholar, and I have studied the principles of sages. I would never do such a thing as deceiving and betraying my master.”

"Oh, if that's the case, then it's related to Sister Hongxiu?"

I originally intended to bluff him, but I didn't expect He Honglin's expression to actually change.

"Don't worry, young lady. Although I know the Su family, I keep my personal and professional lives separate and will absolutely not let it affect my business."

Since the other person was unwilling to say, Song Ning did not force him and said with a smile, "I understand. Starting tomorrow, you will officially be the manager of Biyun Pavilion."

He Honglin belatedly realized what was happening and suddenly stood up to bow to Song Ning: "Thank you, young lady, oh no, thank you, master."

"Go register with Manager Su today, and go to Biyunxuan tomorrow to familiarize yourself with the environment and your job duties."

"yes."

"Master, should we go and investigate?" Xiao Cui asked softly as soon as the man left.

"No need. Since he doesn't want to talk about it, let's not meddle."

"Go with him when he goes to Biyun Pavilion tomorrow and keep an eye on him."

"good."

Around noon, people from Daliushu Village came again to deliver stone flower seeds, this time another fifty jin (25 kg).

After weighing and settling the bill for the agar seeds, Song Ning asked, "By the way, sir, there's something I wanted to ask. Are there any people in the village who are currently unemployed? I'm short-staffed here. If anyone is willing to come, could you please introduce them to me?"

This time, Old Man Ma didn't answer directly. Instead, he thought for a moment and said, "I've seen the girls in the village before. There are some, but they're all elderly people and children. Are you sure you want her?"

"It's alright, it's not heavy work. Besides, aren't we all only in our fifties? How are we old? Didn't you say last time that we were in very good health?"

Old Ma chuckled and said, "It would be fine in the village, but here, it might delay the girl's plans."

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