"Now everyone says that he was a loving and kind man, who often missed his deceased wife and the son who died in the fire." Leng Ying clasped his fists and asked, "Prince, what are your plans now?"
Fu Ciyi warned calmly: "Don't alert the enemy."
He had just become a powerful official and had not even served a single day.
I've waited for more than ten years, so it doesn't matter if I wait a little longer.
"By the way, tell me about Fu Jiang and the others' origins."
Leng Feng said, "Back then, I found quite a few beggars. Seeing how they fought for food, I kept some of them. They only wanted to have enough to eat, and never asked for anything else. Some were even dug out from the dead. There were too many injustices in the capital, and their families were oppressed to the point of having no way to make a living."
The personnel composition of the Nanshan Secret Guard Bureau is very simple, consisting of little beggars and living people rescued from the pile of dead bodies.
Fu Ciyi handed over a stack of banknotes: "Thank you for your hard work over the years."
The two declined: "It's not bitter at all."
"Take it and divide it among them."
"Yes, sir." They accepted it.
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It's getting hotter day by day.
The sun was particularly strong early in the morning on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, making it impossible to open one's eyes.
Caiyu glanced at the sky and carefully dressed her young lady. "Miss, it's too hot today. You're sweating after just a few steps. How about a few days of rest in the mansion?"
There is an ice basin in the room to keep it cool.
Yan Funing said, "I have to go to the eastern suburbs today. The jade shop has been renovated and I'm looking forward to opening it soon."
She was sincere enough and hoped the old man could give her some clues.
"I'll send someone. We have to take care of this little guy today." Yan Bo brought Yuan Lang in.
"Aunt, you are so beautiful."
Yuanlang walked to the dressing table with a giggle and looked at her with his head tilted.
Yan Bojian left the house and told his attendants, "Go to the eastern suburbs and take the jade craftsman to his shop on East Third Street."
"Yes, Third Young Master." The follower responded and left.
In the room, Yan Funing pinched the little guy's face: "Xiao Yuanlang, why are you here?"
"My parents gave birth to a younger sister for me."
The little girl sat on the embroidery stool, and her chubby hands played with the jewelry in the dressing box.
Yan Bojian heard this when he came back. He patted the little guy on the head and explained, "My sister and her husband went to Yingtian Lake for a trip and won't be back for two days. This brat keeps asking for his sister, so my sister told him to work hard these two days."
Yan Funing chuckled: "Our sister is really interesting."
"It's fun, but it hurts when you hit someone."
"Did Third Brother get beaten when he was young?"
"Yes, I got beaten by her a lot." Yan Bojian patted Yuanlang's little head lightly while speaking, "A son should pay his mother's debt."
Yuan Lang didn't feel any pain, but Yan Funing protected him: "Third brother, don't hit the child's head!"
"I just patted it lightly."
"It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt, Yuanlang." Yuanlang touched his head. "My third uncle said there are iced desserts in the restaurant. Aunt, can you take me to the restaurant today?"
"Yes, you can go if you obey."
"Yuen Long is very obedient."
An hour later, the brother and sister said goodbye to their mother and left with Yuanlang.
When they arrived at East Third Street, the jade craftsman was already waiting in the shop.
Yan Funing settled Yuan Lang in a restaurant and asked Caiyu and Yuan's maid to look after him.
When Liu Songhe saw Yuanlang, she liked him very much: "What a festive boy."
It reminded them of their own brat's childhood.
Yan Funing introduced: "Uncle and aunt, he is my sister's child, don't let him run around." Then she took out a small bowl of iced dessert and gave it to him, "Children can't eat too much ice."
"Aunt, please go and do your own thing. There are so many people watching me, I can't run away."
The little guy waved his hand, took the spoon and started eating.
Yan Bojian knew that Yuanlang was naughty, so he left two followers in the restaurant and went to the jade shop with Yan Funing.
The shop has been newly renovated.
There is a counter in the room, and not far behind the counter is a display cabinet, all of which are made of natural wood.
There is a low door at the counter that can be pushed open to go inside.
"How is the shop?" Yan Funing asked.
Hearing the pleasant voice, the old man and his son and daughter-in-law who were carefully checking the shop turned around quickly.
"Very good, very good, everything is brand new." The old man touched the counter with trembling hands.
The table top is smooth without any burrs.
"If you're satisfied, we can pick a date to open the business." Yan Funing walked into the house and pushed open a door. "This is the inner room. It can be used as storage or a bedroom."
The middle-aged couple looked at each other, overjoyed, and nodded to the old man.
The old man said gratefully, "Master, I have the audacity to ask, my son is also skilled in jade craftsmanship, can I bring him along to work with me?"
"Of course you can." Yan Funing took out the pre-written contract, "However, you are not going to be doing work, but cooperating with me to open this jade shop."
"Cooperation?" The old man couldn't believe it.
Yan Funing nodded: "That's exactly cooperation."
"But we have no money," the middle-aged man said. "To be honest, since the jade shop was bought out at a low price, we have returned to the countryside. Since we don't know how to farm, our lives are very difficult."
Yan Funing unfolded the contract and said gently, "The jade shop's shares will be divided into three parts. I own 60%, my brother owns 20%, and your family owns 20%. I will provide all the funds for the operation of the shop, and your family will provide the craftsmanship. How do you think?"
"We are the two components of the profit?" The old man asked again in disbelief.
"Yes, from now on, you will be the owner of the jade shop. If you agree, let's sign the contract now."
The middle-aged woman said happily, "Dad, agree! If you and Yutang go to work, two taels of silver a month is a lot. We work with the boss, so we can be considered bosses after all."
A 20% profit is quite a lot.
Besides, if you tell others about it, they are the bosses anyway.
The middle-aged man also said: "It's the best thing that we can do what we are good at!"
The old man finally confirmed it and nodded: "Boss, our whole family thanks you!"
"Okay, let's sign the contract." Yan Funing spread out the three contracts one by one.
The brother and sister, along with the old man, signed the contract.
"Poplar Tree is my name." The old man pointed at himself, then his son and daughter-in-law, introducing them, "My son is Yang Yutang, and my daughter-in-law is Zheng."
Yan Funing nodded. "You will be in charge of all matters related to the procurement of jade raw materials and tools. If you have any financial problems, please speak to me directly. Once everything is ready, we will choose a date to open the business."
Yang Shu said gratefully, "Thank you, sir!"
"How many people are there in your family?" Yan Funing pushed open the back door. "I think there's a small courtyard in the back that would be suitable. You can rent it and live there. It will also be convenient for you to run your business."
Yang Yutang and Zheng suddenly burst into tears.
Zheng burst into tears and said, "There are only three people left in our family now."
"What's going on?" Yan Funing frowned.
Yang Shu burst into tears: "Back then, we didn't want to sell the jade shop, so the villains beat my grandson to death and threw him into a mass grave. Even his body has never been found."
"How ridiculous!" Yan Funing clenched her fists. "Have you reported it to the authorities?"
"It's useless, there is no evidence." The Yang family shook their heads.
Yan Bojian consoled him: "The net of heaven is vast and wide, and the evildoers will surely be caught."
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