"Then when you need money, just let me know in advance and you can withdraw it from me, right?"
Jiang Huaiyu raised an eyebrow slightly, a sharp glint in her eyes. "Does Mother-in-law have some doubts about me?"
She was well aware of her mother-in-law's greed, and she had never been stingy with any of the family property that was due to be handed over. However, if Bai Qishi was insatiable and wanted to monopolize everything, she would absolutely not agree. Whether it was the previous embroidery work, the collection of tuition fees, or the current thriving Luo'er Yin Rouge business, it was all thanks to her own efforts. This was the result of her own hard work. In her previous life in the Marquis's mansion, she deeply understood the weight of money—only by controlling the economy could one obtain true power and freedom, and not be subject to others in anything.
Therefore, she would never give up what belonged to her.
Jiang Huaiyu maintained her usual gentleness and composure with a smile on her face, but for some reason, the people around her felt an undeniable sense of authority emanating from her.
Bai Qi's heart skipped a beat, and she stammered, "It's not that I lack trust in you, but, but..."
She hesitated for a moment, but found that she couldn't find a suitable reason to explain.
Bai Jinxiao stood up and said to his mother earnestly, "Mother, in my opinion, the capable should take the position. Huaiyu is well-versed in business, so why should you argue with her over such trivial matters? The money she contributes will be more than enough for you no matter how you use it. Moreover, if she earns more in the future, the amount of money she entrusts to you will naturally increase as well."
Although Yang was somewhat wary of Bai Qi, she couldn't help but nod in agreement: "That's true, there's still a long way to go."
Seeing that everyone was on Jiang Huaiyu's side, Bai Qishi couldn't help but understand Xie Wenyin's bitterness. She couldn't refute it and was filled with helplessness and resentment.
"Hmph, you bunch of people, all you do is try to scare me!"
Bai Jinxiao smiled ingratiatingly and said gently, "Mother, the family is doing very well financially; you should be pleased, shouldn't you?"
Bai Qishi's face was gloomy, and she ignored it.
Bai Jinxiao continued, "I know Mother is unhappy, but Huaiyu's actions were indeed impeccable. The fault lies with me; as the eldest son, I failed to fulfill my responsibilities."
Bai Qi glanced at him suspiciously, "What have you done wrong?"
Bai Jinxiao counted the silver in his hand, took out 60 taels, and respectfully handed it to Bai Qishi.
“Previously, I had received an advance on my wages and had no income for several months, which led to financial difficulties for my family. I had no choice but to let Huaiyu take on the heavy responsibility of supporting the family. But as the eldest son of the Bai family, how can I rely on my sister-in-law for long?”
He smiled and said, "Now, following Huaiyu, I've made a fortune. The expenses of the public treasury shouldn't be borne by Huaiyu alone. Therefore, from now on, I will allocate 30% of the wealth earned by the eldest son's family to the public treasury as a way to fulfill my filial duty. What do you think, Mother?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Qishi couldn't help but beam with joy.
"Good, Jinxiao, your mother has not spoiled you for nothing. You have finally shown the responsibility of an eldest son!"
She was frustrated by Jiang Huaiyu, but she never expected her eldest son to be so considerate. Now she was even given an extra sixty taels of silver, which made her overjoyed.
As a result, Lady Bai Qi no longer had any complaints.
After all, in her view, no matter who makes the money, she can always get a share, and that's enough.
...
The first batch of Luo'er Yin Rouge sold out as soon as it hit the market. Bai Jinxiao then set off for Xia Lu'an. This trip was not only to deliver his dividends to Miss Luo and to purchase more goods, but Jiang Huaiyu also gave him an extra 500 taels of silver.
“Brother, there’s no need for you to rush back from this trip to Lu’an. We now have substantial capital, and you can choose a trustworthy caravan or escort agency to handle the transportation of goods. The most crucial thing this time is to help Miss Luo establish her rouge workshop.”
Luo'er Yin Rouge received an excellent response upon its first appearance on the market.
It is clear that Miss Luo alone cannot meet such a huge market demand. Therefore, the most urgent task is to build a workshop with the capacity for large-scale production.
However, Miss Luo has been ostracized in Wusu Ancient Town, and it would be difficult for her to succeed on her own. Therefore, it is necessary for Bai Jinxiao to stay in the area and lend her a helping hand.
Bai Jinxiao knew the importance of this matter and replied solemnly, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will do my best to set up the workshop and ensure that Luo'er Yin Yanzhi's production is worry-free."
The tasks Jiang Huaiyu assigned him became more and more challenging with each passing year.
Setting up a workshop might sound easy, but in reality, the manpower and resources involved were far more complex than the previous transaction in Lu'an. First, a stable location needed to be found; second, the supply of various raw materials was crucial; and then there was the recruitment of workers. The Luo family consisted only of Miss Luo and her chronically ill mother, who had been neglected in town for many years. The most critical factor in recruiting workers was that these workers had to be able to accept Miss Luo's management; otherwise, if they didn't follow orders, wouldn't the workshop become a source of chaos?
None of these tasks were easy, and Bai Jinxiao felt extremely troubled whenever he thought about them.
He even struggled internally on numerous occasions, almost blurting out the request for Jiang Huaiyu to personally go to Lu'an to handle the workshop's complicated affairs.
However, whenever he faced his sister-in-law's trusting eyes, he would hesitate and find it difficult to express his confusion. He could only grit his teeth and rack his brains to think of a feasible solution.
In fact, Jiang Huaiyu was well aware of his inner conflict, but chose to remain silent.
Her past life's trials made her deeply understand that it is difficult to succeed by going it alone, and that an individual's strength is ultimately limited. Therefore, she urgently needs a reliable helper.
Currently, the only people she can rely on are the first couple.
Although Bai Jinxiao lacks some shrewdness, he possesses a simple and honest character. Coupled with his years of experience in accounting, he is extremely sensitive to numbers. Given time, he will surely be able to handle things independently.
Fortunately, Bai Jinxiao's performance did not disappoint.
Although he was deeply troubled, he did not give up easily. In preparation for his upcoming mission to open a workshop in Lu'an, he tirelessly consulted Jiang Huaiyu about many details, meticulously recording every key point on paper. He also returned with generous gifts to visit his former boss and seek his valuable experience.
After making thorough preparations, he finally embarked on his journey to Lu'an with full confidence.
After Bai Jinxiao left, Yang suddenly felt a sense of emptiness, and she began to miss the fields at home.
When she arrived at the field, she was surprised to find people already working there.
"What...what exactly is going on?"
Just as she was about to shout and question these uninvited guests about why they had trespassed on her land, Jiang Huaiyu arrived just in time.
"Sister-in-law."
Yang asked in surprise, "Sister-in-law, what brings you here?"
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