Chapter 375 New Life

Poor Yun Ting, he tossed and turned all night without sleep, and had gone through the Thirty-Six Stratagems in his mind several times.

I even thought that Xiao Yan was despicable and shameless for persuading the Fifth Young Master to retreat. I looked down on him before, and now I want to imitate him?

Slap someone on the mouth.

But as long as it works, what does it matter?

The next morning, Erya said to him with a relaxed look, "I'm not going. I'm not going to look for Chang Hui. I'm not going to talk about marriage."

Yun Ting: "...Why?"

"Talking about love affects making money. The most important thing right now is to make our Sihai North and South Goods Store famous!" Erya clenched her fist. "We can talk about men later."

Yun Ting: “…”

He now believes that he has some luck.

Thirty-six strategies to defeat the love rival, no luck at all, have you already won?

It's really a hero without a place to use his talents.

The weather is really nice today.

“A-choo——”

"Caught a cold?" Erya asked. "The weather has changed again. Don't forget to put on more clothes. Or why not take a carriage instead of riding a horse? We have a driver at the mansion anyway."

Yun Ting became even more delighted as he heard this.

She is caring about herself.

In fact, Yun Ting didn’t understand why he suddenly felt that marrying Erya would be a good idea.

Now I understand a little bit, because no matter how powerful or picky she is, she is targeting outsiders.

She protects the people around her very well.

However, Yun Ting was still worried and said, "If you still care about Chang Hui, you must tell me to help you. It's not good for you to go and say it yourself!"

"I know, I know." Erya waved her hand.

At this moment, she had completely lost that idea.

In the blink of an eye, it was November and Lu Qinniang's shop was closed.

Those women were very reluctant to leave.

Lu Qinniang asked Erya to help her sort out the accounts for the year, calculate the surplus, and give everyone a dividend ranging from two to three taels.

"Boss, why don't you find some work for us to do? We don't need wages, just provide us with food." A woman said.

Others echoed.

It’s so nice to work outside. You don’t have to serve your husband or look at your mother-in-law’s face. It’s so peaceful.

Anyway, Lu Qiniang has also given dividends, which can be regarded as the monthly salary for the next two months.

Lu Qiniang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I don't have that much work, why should I occupy so many of you?"

"Boss, think about it, we can do anything. If the grocery store needs people moving things in and out, we can do it too."

"Yes, yes, yes."

These women from the lower class are not afraid of working hard.

Lu Qiniang didn't expect that everyone would think this way, and she was a little troubled.

"How about you discuss it with the eldest lady?" someone else said.

Lu Qiniang: "Okay, you guys clean up the place first, I'll go ask Daya."

Daya said, "The North-South Goods Shop is indeed short of staff, but we agreed to let Chang Hui take charge. We can't insert anyone else in there, as it will easily cause misunderstandings."

"That's right." Lu Qiniang said, "Then spend some charcoal and let them do their own work. It's the end of the year, and they all need to make new clothes and shoes for the adults and children at home."

"That won't take two months," Daya said with a smile. "I have an idea. Our shop opens in December, so it's time to buy New Year's goods. The New Year is all about joy, so why not ask Chang Hui if he needs some small lanterns, window decorations, or other small gifts."

In addition, the things in the shop also need to be packaged separately.

Most women are very skillful and can easily fold a beautiful box or even weave a pretty little basket.

Since it is a shop for distinguished customers, the packaging must also be exquisite and thoughtful.

"That's a good idea." Lu Qiniang said, "I'll go ask Chang Hui right away."

"Mom, no need, I can just find someone to call him over."

Although Lu Qinniang is not arrogant, if she puts herself too low, she will easily be ignored or even bullied.

After Chang Hui arrived and listened to Daya's words, he said that this was a great idea and immediately decided with Daya what was needed.

Daya and Erya worked together overnight to design what was needed and then taught the women.

People have different abilities, so do what you can.

If you are really clumsy and can't do these things, just help run errands and lend a hand.

Lu Qiniang also promised to pay them monthly wages as before.

The canal was frozen solid and no boats could be seen traveling on it.

The heavy snow fell, painting the world into a vast expanse of pure white.

However, in this cage of heaven and earth ravaged by severe cold, Lu Qiniang's shop was filled with warmth.

A dozen braziers were burning fiercely, the edges of the copper basins were glowing a scorching dark red, the charcoal was crackling slightly, and the heat waves made the air seem to float slightly.

The cold air that turned into frost on the breath was tightly blocked outside the thick cotton curtains, and the water droplets condensed on the window frame quietly slid down.

In the hall, dozens of women were sitting in groups of three or four, forming their own world. Each of them was busy with their hands and their mouths were not idle. One complained about her mother-in-law and husband, another scolded her sisters-in-law, and some complained that the chickens and ducks at home did not lay eggs because it was cold. In short, the hall was lively and full of vitality.

Xiao Yan didn't even dare to come to the shop.

——These women can really lift the roof off the house.

Lu Qiniang leaned over to watch people cutting paper-cuts.

The red paper flew and folded between their fingers, the tips of the scissors moved lightly, and with a light "swish", a piece of red paper was deftly shaken open - it turned out to be a fat carp that was shaking water droplets, vivid and lifelike, and its scales seemed to sparkle in the firelight.

"This is good, there will be surplus every year." Lu Qiniang said with a smile.

If anyone wants to buy something, give them two of these, it will make them happy.

"Thanks to our boss, we can have surplus every year."

The whole room was suddenly filled with a knowing response.

"Look at you guys, you're always so polite. You earn your living by your own ability, and you deserve it."

"We work for wages, but our girls are eating and drinking for free here. They are learning to read and write. Who can afford this?"

"That's right. My little girl can recognize more than 200 words now, and it's only been a few months. My mother-in-law said that their Bai family has been blind for 18 generations, and now there is someone who can read, hahahaha..."

Everyone laughed along.

Lu Qinniang was also happy to hear this, "I'm not praising my own daughter, but Daya is a reliable child!"

Feeling the gaze from Arya, she quickly added, "Arya too!"

Fortunately, San Ya is studying in school now, otherwise I would have to praise her.

"Our girls are indeed all good. It's just that we are a little too few. Master, please have a few children, both boys and girls."

"I want to have a baby too, but it's just not my destiny yet," Lu Qiniang said frankly.

Everyone talked at once and gave her advice.

But the topic started to go off track after a while.

Lu Qiniang hurriedly said, "Alright, alright, let's get back to work."

It made people blush, and Erya was still there.

As they were talking and laughing, the cotton curtain was lifted and a girl covered in snow ran in.

"Boss, something bad has happened. An old woman has come to the school and is causing trouble."