Chapter 304: Manager

Chu Xin rolled his eyes after hearing this, and suddenly an idea came to him. He smiled innocently and said:

"Really? Are you that awesome?"

He Fang raised his head higher, saying that although he was a businessman, he had also been studying since childhood, but his ambition was not to take the imperial examination.

"Alas, this has its ups and downs. I am often jokingly called 'Mr. Ji' by several friends, and even my last name has been changed. It is really annoying!"

"Mr. Ji?" Chu Xin asked curiously, "Could there be a Mr. Ji or Mr. Ji?"

"'Wood-eating Wanderer' Ji Wuya, you don't like reading, so it's normal that you haven't heard of him." He Fang finally found an opportunity to talk to Zhu Lan, "This girl looks like she has read some books, so she must have heard of him, right?"

When Zhu Lan heard the name of his master, he was slightly stunned for a moment, and the days when he and his friends went to Mr. Ji's thatched cottage every day with delicious food to learn poetry at Longchang Academy emerged in his mind.

The old man is traveling around now, and I don’t know where he is going. I wonder if he is in good health.

He Fang looked at Zhu Lan's expression and thought that she had never even heard of "Lin Shi San Ren". He shook his head regretfully and said, "It's okay, it's okay. You don't have to be embarrassed. Everyone has their own strengths. This young master will not laugh at you."

Chu Xin could hardly hold back his anger, he turned around and shook Zhu Lan's arm, begging:

"Zhuang... Sister Zhu, Master He is extremely talented. If we follow him, we will definitely be very proud! When Master He wins the first prize, we will also be able to enjoy the glory!"

He Fang coughed lightly, "First place... not necessarily. I am not the kind of person who likes to show off. I just want to help you broaden your horizons and win some small things for the sake of a chance."

Chu Xin blinked frantically at Zhu Lan, trying to get her to agree.

Zhu Lan was a little hesitant. She had no intention of arguing about such things. However, boating on the lake and reciting poems was a grand event in the capital. She was a newcomer to the capital and was indeed a little curious.

Just then, the steward came over and said that He Shan and Madam Ning asked He Fang to come over.

"I'll go first and come back to see you later." After saying that, He Fang walked towards He Shan's room.

After he left, Chu Xin dared to speak out his true thoughts.

"Sister Zhuangyuan, this He Fang is so annoying! I'm just staying here temporarily, but he keeps pestering me every day, like a piece of taffy that I can't get rid of. He even thinks he's some romantic and talented man, he's really not ashamed!"

"Oh, right." Zhu Lan suddenly remembered, "Doesn't Mr. He have two nephews? This one is Mr. He Fang, and what about Mr. He Hong? Why haven't I seen him?"

"Him." Chu Xin thought for a long time. "I don't know much about the details. I just heard that it was about the 10,000 taels of silver. He Hong irritated Mr. He and he stopped him from managing the bank's affairs. Now he drinks and hangs out in brothels all day and doesn't go home. He's really a mess!"

"Then who is in charge of Tongyun Money House now?" Zhu Lan asked again.

"Mr. He is seriously ill, and my aunt is busy taking care of him, so the bank has basically been handed over to He Fang, so you can see how he looks like a smug villain."

Zhu Lan nodded, understanding.

He Hong and He Fang were originally fighting for control of the bank. He Hong wanted to use Anju Real Estate to curry favor with the Third Prince, so he agreed to the loan of 10,000 taels of silver on his own initiative. Fortunately, Qiao Youyou and He Fang stopped him halfway, so the money was not loaned out. Otherwise, the loss to Tongyun Bank would be immeasurable.

Regardless of He Fang's motives for blocking the loan, from the facts, he was indeed a hero of Tongyun Money House, and his prestige was established immediately. From then on, He Hong was no longer able to compete with him.

He Shan asked him to come over just now, probably to arrange for Qiao Youyou to work in the money house.

Not long after, He Shan's door opened, and Chu Xiuning, He Fang, and Qiao Youyou came out. They said something to the room, and then Chu Xiuning closed the door.

"Madam Ning." Zhu Lan and Chu Xin stepped forward to inquire about the situation.

Chu Xiuning was smiling and holding Qiao Youyou's hand, and her attitude was completely different from before.

"I didn't expect that Youyou, who is so young, could have such profound insights into the operation and management of a bank. It's really amazing!" Chu Xiuning said with a smile, "She was talking to He Shan just now, and Fang'er and I couldn't get a word in!"

"Yes..." He Fang forced a smile, but his expression did not look good.

Chu Xiuning suddenly covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief and coughed a few times. Chu Xin hurriedly asked her if she was feeling unwell.

"It's okay, maybe you're just tired these days." Chu Xiuning comforted.

It was almost noon, and Chu Xiuning wanted to keep Zhu Lan and the other two to have dinner at his house. Zhu Lan said that he had things to do at home and politely declined, so Chu Xiuning personally saw them out of the house.

Chu Xin took the initiative to bring up the matter of boating on the lake again, and it seemed that he really wanted Zhu Lan to go.

Qiao Youyou also became interested, "I heard that the lake cruise and poetry recitation are very lively, I want to go too!"

Seeing that Chu Xin and Qiao Youyou were looking at him expectantly, Zhu Lan had no choice but to agree with a smile.

He Fang, who was following behind, didn't say anything. Chu Xin deliberately asked, "Mr. He, why are you unhappy? Isn't it said that the more people there are, the more fun it will be?"

"Haha." He Fang forced out a perfunctory smile.

He naturally welcomed Chu Xin and Zhu Lan, but this Qiao Youyou...

He Fang tried hard to hide the hostility in his eyes.

…

After leaving the He residence, Zhu Lan finally had the opportunity to ask Qiao Youyou what position He Shan had arranged for her.

Qiao Youyou frowned and sighed.

Zhu Lan's heart sank slightly.

With Qiao Youyou's abilities, being just an accountant is really a waste of her talent. After such a long meeting with He Shan, she should have some improvement.

"It's okay. Even if you start as an accountant, you will definitely be promoted quickly with your abilities." Zhu Lan patted her shoulder and comforted her.

Qiao Youyou pursed her lips, looked up at the sky and said sadly, "Alas, the accountant's task is relatively simple. The job of managing a bank is tiring. From maintaining relationships with the rich people in the capital to the trivial matters in the bank, you have to worry about everything.

My leisure time is over again!"

Upon hearing that Qiao Youyou was directly appointed as the manager of Tongyun Money House, Zhu Lan's eyes lit up and he was sincerely happy for Qiao Youyou.

Qiao Youyou then burst into laughter, and heard Zhu Lan ask again: "By the way, wasn't the previous manager of the bank named Yi? Are you two going to manage it together?"

Qiao Youyou shook her head and said, "Although the previous 10,000 taels of silver were not loaned out and did not cause any losses, Manager Yi still feels guilty and has resigned. He will stay in the bank for a while, and he will leave after I am familiar with all the affairs."

…

The next day, Tongyun Money House.

Qiao Youyou changed into an apricot-colored coat and stepped into the door of the bank. At this time, the bank was not yet open for business, and all the clerks were standing in several rows in the courtyard, neatly arranged, as if waiting for someone.

Manager Yi brought Qiao Youyou to the crowd and said, "Everyone, from now on, this Miss Qiao will be the new manager of our bank. Just as you listened to me, you must listen to Manager Qiao in the future. Do you understand?"

Each of those guys looked at Qiao Youyou with a bit of curiosity, some with surprise, some with doubt, and some with disdain.

But then they heard Manager Yi introduce that this new young manager was actually a Jinshi, and they couldn't help but show their respect.

"Hello, Manager Qiao!"

Qiao Youyou smiled and bowed to everyone, asking for their guidance in the future.

Afterwards, Manager Yi began to explain the various affairs of the money house to Qiao Youyou. He originally estimated that it would take ten days or half a month for Qiao Youyou to get the hang of it, but he didn't expect that this girl was so talented that she understood things very quickly. Some of the questions she asked were even beyond his ability to answer.

Manager Yi felt somewhat relieved, yet somewhat melancholy, and his mood was complicated for the moment.

At this rate, this girl will be able to completely replace me within seven days.

Qiao Youyou was busy in the money house all day, and until it was getting dark, she was still looking through the account books in the lobby of the money house.

At this time, there were only a few customers in the bank. Qiao Youyou suddenly noticed someone coming in. She raised her eyes and a smile suddenly broke out on her face.

"Xiaobai? Why are you here?!"

Qiao Youyou put down the account book and stood up. Wenren Yuebai was sitting in a wheelchair at the door, followed by Lao Yan.

The sunset glowed on half of Wenren Yuebai's body, bringing a hint of warmth.

Wenren Yuebai raised the corners of her lips slightly, "Nothing, I just happened to pass by on my way home, and came to see you by the way."

Wenren Yuebai looked at Qiao Youyou and saw that although she looked a little tired, she looked much more cheerful than before at the Ministry of Revenue. His mood also improved.

"Going back home? On the way?" Qiao Youyou was a little confused.

"Yes, Miss Qiao." This time it was Old Yan who took over the conversation, pointing his chin outside, "You may not know, if you go down this street and turn a corner, you will find our Prime Minister's residence."

As he spoke, Old Yan's tone couldn't help but carry a hint of teasing, "Our young master has to pass by here every day when he comes back from duty at the Hanlin Academy. He can come to see you often."

"Aunt." A rare flash of panic flashed across Wenren Yuebai's face, and he quickly stopped him from continuing.

Perhaps it was because of the sunset, Qiao Youyou found that Wenren Yuebai's cheeks were actually pink.