Jiang Huaiyu named the shop "Yunshuangji," and after renovation, it presented a fresh, refined, elegant, and pleasant appearance, almost impeccable. The only thing to be careful about was how to ensure that the newly recruited staff did not make any mistakes.
Besides Bai Jinxiao and Yang, the shop currently employs two shop assistants and an accountant.
Jiang Huaiyu gathered everyone in the spacious lobby and carefully gave them instructions on various matters concerning the opening.
After she finished her lecture, Madam Yang asked softly, "Sister-in-law, Jinxiao is an expert in accounting. Why don't you wait for him to come back and let him take over the accounting position?"
Jiang Huaiyu smiled and shook his head. "After my elder brother went through a lot of trials in Lu'an, he only served as an accountant after returning. It's a waste of his talent. I plan to let him take on the role of manager of Yunshuangji."
A few days ago, Bai Jinxiao wrote to inform me that the preparations for the workshop were nearing completion, and he would be able to set off after staying for a while longer, expecting to be able to return home before the Lunar New Year.
"What?"
Madam Yang gasped in surprise, “Sister-in-law, Yunshuang Collection was built by your own hands, so you should be the manager!”
Jiang Huaiyu smiled playfully, "The job of manager is too arduous. I'd rather be a boss who stays behind the scenes."
What she said was true.
In her previous life, she managed the many properties of the Marquis's mansion, so she didn't have the time to personally manage them one by one.
In business, recognizing and appointing the right people is equally crucial. As long as she can grasp the overall situation, delegate authority confidently, and rigorously audit the finances, major problems are unlikely to arise. Besides, this might not be the only business she needs to manage personally in the future. Once the business is on track, she doesn't need to devote all her energy to it. Moreover, she is also responsible for the students at the private school.
Yang mistakenly thought that she was unwilling to take credit.
After all, being a shopkeeper in the city is an enviable and prestigious job, so how could her sister-in-law not be tempted? She said this because she couldn't give up the private school, which is why she handed the shop over to them.
Ms. Yang was so moved that she was almost speechless.
She originally thought that the eldest son's family was able to live a good life entirely thanks to the protection of his younger brother-in-law, but she never expected that she and her husband would be led up the hill step by step by their own sister-in-law.
With a solemn expression, Madam Yang said, "When Jinxiao returns, I will definitely urge him to work hard and never let my younger brother and sister-in-law down."
Jiang Huaiyu said with a smile, "Although it was my elder brother who took on the role of manager first, I sincerely hope that you, sister-in-law, can also study the accounts diligently to make up for your shortcomings. If you have the opportunity in the future, you will also be able to take charge on your own."
At this point, Yang believed every word she said.
"Okay, sister-in-law, I will definitely study hard and practice diligently."
On the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, Yunshuangji opened its doors amidst laughter and joy.
Bai Yujing did not keep his wife's business a secret, so Tu Jijiu and several of his classmates and friends sent congratulatory gifts after learning the news.
As the year draws to a close, the students of the private school have gradually returned home for vacation.
Bai Jinxiao had not yet returned, so Jiang Huaiyu had been helping out at the shop. The weather was cold, and traveling back and forth was inconvenient. In addition, Bai Yujing also lived in the backyard of Yunshuangji, so she simply stayed there. Of the three rooms, she shared one with Bai Yujing, the Yang couple shared one, and the third was used as a storeroom.
Jiang Huaiyu was initially quite dissatisfied with leaving only Bai Qishi, Feng Yun, and Huiyi at home.
However, she had already made preparations, entrusting the brokerage manager to help select a kind and honest mother and daughter to be brought home to serve Bai Qi. Now that Bai Qi has servants at home and can display her authority as the lady of the house, she will surely have no more complaints.
Time flies, and before we knew it, it was the Little New Year. Bai Jinxiao finally returned home.
He spent a few days familiarizing himself with Yunshuang Market. With the Spring Festival approaching, the shops were temporarily closed. The family, carrying all the New Year's goods they had purchased, returned to the Bai family home.
The mother and daughter who were newly bought to serve Bai Qishi were named Liu and Feiyue.
Bai Qishi had quickly adapted to her new role. Seeing them return, she naturally instructed, "Mama Liu, go brew a pot of good tea. Feiyue, bring out the delicate pastries I bought in town a few days ago for the two young masters to enjoy."
"Young master, are you calling me?"
Bai Jinxiao pointed to his nose, wanting to laugh out loud, but he held it back.
Bai Qi's gaze swept over Yang and Jiang Huaiyu, and she sneered contemptuously, "Hmph, you two daughters-in-law are living such carefree lives, you've probably forgotten that I, your mother-in-law, am even here?"
Although Yang had developed the courage to interact with people outside, she was still somewhat afraid of her mother-in-law, who had been putting pressure on her for many years, and for a moment she did not know how to respond.
Jiang Huaiyu smiled and said gently, "It's our fault that the daughters-in-law are busy with their business and haven't been able to serve you at all times. However, we've always been thinking of you. Otherwise, we wouldn't have specially invited people back to take care of you and the children. Does Mother-in-law think that Liu Mama and Feiyue haven't served you well enough?"
Upon hearing this, both Liu's mother and Feiyue looked flustered, their heads bowed low, standing like startled fawns.
Madam Liu bowed humbly, her tone humble and fearful: "It was all my negligence that offended you, Madam. I beg you to forgive me and punish me."
Madam Bai was slightly taken aback. When had she ever criticized them? Mama Liu was diligent and quick-witted, often keeping her company and chatting to relieve her boredom, which pleased her greatly. As for Feiyue, although only thirteen, she was gentle and obedient, quite similar to her deceased daughter, Wenyin. Since Wenyin's marriage, Madam Bai had lacked that caring companion. The arrival of Mama Liu and Feiyue was like a warm current, filling her loneliness.
Their words were always so considerate. Bai Qishi never had the slightest dissatisfaction with them, yet they were so afraid. Why was that?
Jiang Huaiyu nodded slightly and said gently, "Since it wasn't you who displeased your mother-in-law, then you may leave. In the future, you must serve her even more carefully and keep this in mind."
"Yes, sir." The two replied respectfully, their voices revealing their obedience and respect for their master.
After this little incident, Bai Qi seemed to have forgotten what she had wanted to say. She simply waved her hand and smiled, "It's alright, it's good that you're back. The reason our family is so prosperous is all thanks to you. This year, our family will be reunited and celebrate the festival together."
The warm winter sun shone through the window lattice, illuminating Bai Qishi's face and adding a touch of kindness and gentleness.
...
The festivities of New Year's Eve had barely ended when news came from the Jiang family on the second day of the Lunar New Year.
The letter was written by Jiang Wenyuan.
The letter contained the same sentiments as before, expressing his longing for his daughter and inviting Jiang Huaiyu and her husband to take advantage of the festival to return to the Jiang family home for a reunion. In addition, Jiang Wenyuan specifically mentioned Bai Yujing's arrangements, urging him to depart for the capital as soon as possible to prepare for the imperial examinations.
Jiang Wenyuan actually wrote a letter inviting them back?
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