Chapter 294 Accounting Candidates
Praise is one of the most effective ways to unlock employees' potential.
However, we cannot blindly praise; we must also offer some criticism, even if it's not pleasant.
Cheng Wanwan looked at everyone and said, "I've noticed that the firewood in the woodshed has decreased slightly. Some people take some firewood back with them. A piece of firewood isn't worth much, but it reflects a person's moral character. I won't hold what happened before against you, but if it happens again, I'll fire you as soon as I find out. Do you all understand?"
"I understand!"
Everyone spoke in unison, their voices thunderous.
Two or three of them secretly took the firewood, and were immediately filled with shame. They secretly resolved to work harder in the future and not let down the kindness of the mountain woman...
"Looking back on the past month, I am filled with emotion and excitement. Looking ahead to the future, I am full of confidence and ambition because of everyone's support," Cheng Wanwan concluded. "...I believe that with everyone's efforts, the future of Dahe Village will be even brighter, and everyone in Dahe Village will be even happier!"
"Clap clap clap!"
Everyone clapped spontaneously, their hands turning red from clapping.
"Alright, meeting adjourned!" Cheng Wanwan said gently. "Team leader, stay behind for a meeting."
The people in the main room dispersed, leaving only the six group leaders, warehouse manager Wu Xiaochui, and HR and administration staff, including Old Lady Zhao.
The purpose of keeping them behind for the meeting is to assign tasks to the team leaders. Team leaders have higher salaries, so naturally they bear more responsibility...
Each person in charge also needs to give a separate speech.
When it was Li Xiu'e's turn, she coughed after each sentence, until her face turned red.
Zheng Liuya asked with concern, "Sister Xiu'e, I heard from Aunt Wang that your son had a high fever last night. Did you take over the care of him? You have to go to work, so please leave the care of your son to your daughter-in-law. Don't try to be strong..."
"Cough, my daughter-in-law is sick too," Li Xiue said, coughing. "I'm fine, it's just that my throat... my throat has been a little itchy. By the way, Aunt Dashan, where was I?"
Cheng Wanwan took a sip of tea and frowned slightly: "Has your son's high fever subsided?"
Speaking of this, Li Xiue almost burst into tears: "She started having a fever yesterday afternoon. When I got home from work, she was delirious with fever... I took care of her at her bedside all night. I probably didn't sleep well, and I felt a little unwell when I woke up this morning, but it's okay, I won't miss my work..."
Cheng Wanwan nodded: "Sister Xiu'e, you don't need to go to work. Go back and rest first. This counts as sick leave, so your wages won't be deducted, and it won't affect your full attendance bonus."
There are several people in one room in the workshop. If one person coughs, the saliva will spread in the air, and who knows how many people it will infect. In ancient times, the cost of getting sick was too high. She didn't want all the money the people in the workshop earned to be spent on medical expenses.
Li Xiu'e quickly waved her hand: "Grandma Dashan, I can still work, it's alright..."
Cheng Wanwan deliberately put on a stern face and said, "This is an order. Go back and rest for two days before we talk about it."
Grandma Zhao chimed in, "So many people want to rest but don't dare, because taking leave will result in a deduction in wages. You get paid even if you rest now. Such a good opportunity, why are you turning it down? Alright, hurry back, your cough is giving me a headache."
Li Xiu'e thanked him profusely and returned home.
The workshop staff continued their enthusiastic work.
Cheng Wanwan noticed that when the meeting started, many men and women were still wearing only a single layer of clothing.
It was winter, and although it hadn't snowed yet, it was already very cold. She secretly wore thermal underwear underneath and two layers of winter clothes from this era on top before she felt warm all over. The workshop was burning firewood all day long, so even though the temperature was a bit higher than outside, wearing only one layer of clothing was still too little.
The wages have just been paid out, and these people are definitely reluctant to spend them on themselves. Some will save for their children's weddings, some will buy clothes for their children, some will buy meat for a treat... Also, some people bought land from her on credit before, and now that the wages have been paid out, half of it will be paid back... There are still many people in the village who live in thatched huts, and they will probably save money to build mud houses next year.
Cheng Wanwan took out paper and pen and did some calculations. Using the lowest grade of coarse cloth to make clothes, a single garment would be eight feet of cloth, and a winter coat would be two layers, which would be sixteen feet. The cloth would cost thirty-two coins, plus the labor cost, so the cost of one garment would be about forty coins... She could afford to give each employee a set of winter clothes.
Let's just say it's like they've given out the year-end bonus early.
She called Old Mrs. Zhao over and shared her thoughts.
The old lady's first reaction was to calculate in her mind how much money it would cost. After calculating, she saw that it was more than three taels of silver.
Well, for the eldest daughter-in-law nowadays, three taels of silver is really nothing.
She agreed, "Okay, I'll take care of it. I'll go buy the fabric first, and then find someone to make the clothes."
Cheng Wanwan drew up a design and made uniforms for them, and also embroidered the four characters "Dahe Zhao Clan" on the chest so that the employees would feel a sense of belonging.
She wrote down the bill, paid three taels of silver, and handed it to the old lady.
She increasingly felt the need for an accountant, but after looking around, she couldn't find a suitable child.
The second son likes to run around outside, and Dawang is his strongest follower. Dashan and Sanniu are completely unsuitable, and Sidan can't study either.
There are some clever children in the village, but she still has some distrust in letting other people's children manage the money.
Her gaze fell on Wu Xiaochui.
Although this child is someone else's child, he is Hui Niang's biological brother, so he can be considered half a family member.
If Wu Xiaochui were trained to be an accountant, specifically to manage money and write accounts, she would save so much trouble.
"Little Hammer, come here for a second."
As soon as Cheng Wanwan spoke, Wu Xiaochui immediately came over and respectfully said, "Auntie."
"How do you feel about managing the warehouse every day?" she asked with a smile. "Is there anything I can help you with?"
Wu Xiaochui shook his head: "Managing the warehouse is not difficult; I can handle the basic tasks myself."
He spends most of his time sitting at the warehouse entrance, checking vouchers and issuing goods when someone comes.
When no one is around, it's all his own time. He takes a twig and scribbles on the ground, familiarizing himself with how to write each character.
Cheng Wanwan smiled and said, "Then I'll give you another task."
Wu Xiaochui nodded immediately: "Auntie, please give me your instructions."
He hadn't done much work all day, yet he still received 420 coins as wages today. He felt a bit hot-tempered holding this money.
“The warehouse mainly stores soap and some production materials. Next, I want the warehouse to also be responsible for managing money,” Cheng Wanwan said. “From now on, some expenses, such as the money for collecting firewood, the money for buying honey and goat milk, and the wages of employees, will all come from the warehouse. Because it involves money, the requirements for the accounting books are higher. You need to systematically learn how to do accounting. Are you willing to learn?”
Wu Xiaochui's eyes were filled with disbelief: "Auntie, Auntie wants me to manage the money?"
His mother didn't dare let him take more than three coins, fearing he would squander them outside... How could his aunt trust him so much?
“Bookkeeping might be a bit difficult,” Cheng Wanwan said, taking a sip of tea. “You don’t know many characters, I’m worried you won’t be able to learn it.”
"I will study hard!" How could Wu Xiaochui let such an opportunity pass by? He shouted, "Although I don't know many words and my handwriting isn't very good, I'm willing to learn and I will study hard and diligently. As long as Auntie teaches me something, I will definitely learn it!"
Cheng Wanwan nodded in satisfaction: "Then starting today, you will study with me for half an hour every night."
Not only do you need to learn modern accounting methods, but you also need to learn ancient accounting techniques. Only by integrating the two methods can you truly be a good accountant.
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