Chapter 396 It’s better to rely on yourself than on others

Chen Ren picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. She first praised the tea for its quality. Then, pretending to be nonchalant, she asked Zhang Juexia, "I've always been curious about how you met Old Madam Shen."

Zhang Juexia replied calmly, "It was a coincidence."

"Okay!" Chen Ren patted his thigh and stood up immediately, "I still have official business to attend to at the county government office, so I won't bother you any more.

Juexia, I still say the same thing. Given your relationship with Yingyue, the relationship between our two families can’t be too distant in the future.

When Madam Shen comes again, you must tell me.

Then ask your aunt to book the theater in advance, and you can go to any play you want to listen to."

"Yes, yes, Juexia, you must talk to your aunt when you have time!"

After seeing Chen Ren and Liu Wanyue off, Zhang Juexia felt like his face was numb from smiling.

Ye Beixiu gently rubbed her face, "Madam, I always feel that we seem to have benefited from Madam Shen's kindness. Otherwise, how could the magistrate have the time to talk to us?"

“Tired, tired, these people…”

Zhang Juexia shook his head and said, "We are all aware that many families have no food to eat under Lord Chen's rule.

He might as well think of how to provide more people with food.

Instead of focusing on these trivial things."

"I'm also wondering, is the Shen family's influence so great?"

"I don't know, never mind, let's just do our best.

They have legs on their bodies, how can we stop them from coming?

However, my husband, there is one more thing. As for the matter of Old Madam Shen, let’s not mention it again.

Otherwise, how could she live quietly in our house?"

"I know, my lady. It's better to rely on yourself than on others. I still understand this principle."

Zhang Juexia lifted her foot and imitated him, scratching his nose gently. "This boy is teachable."

Ye Beixiu picked up Zhang Juexia and carried her into the bedroom. "I've noticed that you're getting bolder."

"I was wrong, I was wrong, okay?"

Ye Beixiu hugged Zhang Juexia and kissed her gently a few times, then let her go.

Zhang Juexia sighed, "My husband, when you left the banquet, those merchants from Qingling City didn't say anything, did they?"

"No, Yang Zhi is very trustworthy. He specifically emphasized that it was the magistrate who came to our house to talk to us.

That group of people even urged me to leave immediately and accompany the magistrate!"

"That's fine. Husband, I'm a little worried now. These customers ordered so much soap at once, and we have limited staff. We simply can't make so much!"

"How about we buy some more people?"

"It can only solve the immediate problem. It can only take care of the present moment, but not the future!"

"Madam, what do you mean by that?"

"Sir, more and more people know about our soap. Just imagine if one day we can sell it to the entire Great Zhou Kingdom.

This thing is something we use every day. If our production volume doesn't increase, it will affect our business."

After listening to Zhang Juexia's words, Ye Beixiu thought seriously, "This matter is indeed difficult to handle. Oh, right, I remembered how Yingyue built her canned food business. We can learn from her."

"She seems to be in a fixed place, buying a farm, making it, and then sending it elsewhere."

"This method seems feasible, my lady. Let's go to the brokerage tomorrow and ask if we can buy a farm."

"Sir, this farm is easy to buy, but how to manage it is a big deal."

Ye Beixiu frowned. "That's right! Alas, this is indeed a big deal. No one teaches us how to do this, so we can only figure it out by ourselves. Madam, thank you for your hard work."

“When you encounter problems, it is indeed very difficult, but as long as you get through this stage, there will be a bright future ahead.

My husband, let me think about this matter carefully!

What are your plans?

At this rate, I'm afraid I'll be running back and forth between the village, town, and county seat."

Ye Beixiu thought for a moment and said, "If my wife needs me, please tell me in advance.

If nothing else, I have to go to the Song Mansion to continue practicing martial arts."

"Well, I hope you can pass the military examination and then get a job."

Ye Beixiu looked at Zhang Juexia with bright eyes, "Madam, do you really hope that I can get a position?"

Zhang Juexia nodded quickly, "Of course, if I can pass the imperial examination, I will try my best.

It’s a pity that I can only rely on you, my husband.

Just think about it, if you have some achievements, our business will grow bigger and bigger.

Don't worry, someone might miss you one day."

Ye Beixiu nodded solemnly, "I will remember what my wife said.

I will definitely work hard.”

Zhang Juexia understood the saying that a loud drum doesn't need a hammer, so he didn't say anything else. He just smiled and hugged Ye Beixiu, "I believe you."

The two of them entangled together again.

After dinner, Zhang Juexia wanted to discuss the next plan with Li Le, but the waiter told her that Li Le had drunk too much in the morning with guests and was drunk.

Come on, the guests are not drunk, but the host is.

Zhang Juexia had to stop thinking about it. She didn't want to disturb Ye Beixiu from reading, so she walked around the yard a few times.

Faintly, she heard someone talking in the backyard, and soon heard footsteps.

Yang Zhi came up to her and said, "Madam, someone is looking for you."

"who?"

"The shopkeeper Gao Xing from Qingling City said he wants to discuss something with you."

"He didn't even get drunk. This Li Le is really amazing!"

Yang Zhi chuckled and said, "Li Le drank too much today and was carried back by someone. Everyone in the shop knew it."

"Come on, let me meet him and see what he wants."

Gao Xing was sitting in a chair in the living room, lost in thought. When he saw Zhang Juexia come in, he quickly stood up and saluted, "Boss Zhang."

"Sit down, Brother Yang, please bring me a pot of good tea."

"OK."

Zhang Juexia happily took a seat and said, "Manager Gao, I have something I don't understand. I heard that all the managers who drank at Zuixianlou today were drunk. What happened, Manager Gao?"

Gao Xing smiled happily, "Boss Zhang, please forgive me for laughing. If I say that Gao has a strong alcohol tolerance, will you not believe me?"

"I believe it, I believe it. Otherwise, others would have been carried back, but now, Manager Gao can chat and laugh with me."

Gao Xing laughed heartily, "I didn't expect that Mr. Zhang is such a humorous person."

Yang Zhi served tea and went outside to wait.

Zhang Juexia allowed Gao Xing to drink tea. After seeing Gao Xing take a few sips of tea, he asked, "Manager Gao, you're visiting me so late at night, aren't you just here to ask for a few sips of tea?"

Gao Xing put down the tea bowl and said, "During the meal, everyone said that Zhang Dongjia was smart, and it's true!

Gao does have something to discuss with Mr. Zhang."