In fact, she has many other ideas, but they all need to be realized gradually.
She is confident that she can make the business successful, and these people will be of great use to her. However, before that, she needs to let them learn more.
"Alright, boss! Don't worry, I'll take care of it!" Hearing what Qin San Niang said, Guo Er also thought it was a good idea.
There are certainly people with skills in the charity hall, but each has their own reasons. They don't want to cause trouble, or they don't consider the charity hall a place to live long-term. Or perhaps something has hurt them and they have decided to keep their skills hidden.
However, if the employer's idea is to let them choose each other, and if the conditions of providing for their old age and funeral are added, many people will probably reconsider!
Most of these refugees were separated from their families while fleeing, or had lost their relatives altogether. If they could have something to look forward to, that would be better than anything else.
"Okay, that's good. By the way, how's that thing I asked you to do going?" Thinking of the Qin family, Qin San Niang asked.
"Don't worry, boss. They've already moved out of Yangshu Street and are now settled in Hongwen Street. They probably won't stay there for long, since the rent there is very expensive!" Guo Er replied.
That afternoon, Qin and her companions left Yangshu Street, cursing and swearing. They intended to take the money to a housing agency to find a place to stay, but the agency said they didn't have any suitable rooms—either too big or too expensive. Qin didn't want to spend more than her budget allowed. So, this ordeal dragged on until late at night. Having no other option, they walked to Hongwen Street, where the housing agency said they had vacant rooms, but it would cost one and a half taels of silver a month!
The Qin family believed that the broker was making exorbitant demands and bullying them, outsiders! But even though they were furious, there was nothing they could do. If they didn't stay any longer, curfew would be imposed!
The curfew in Dasheng was very strict. The military officers would patrol at night, and if caught, they would be severely beaten, or even lose their lives.
In the end, Qin reluctantly paid the money and was led to the courtyard by the broker. She then discovered that the courtyard was even smaller than the house she had rented before, with only three rooms!
The group cursed the broker a hundred times in their hearts, but they had no choice but to hurriedly pack up and make do with the place, thinking they would make plans for the future.
Upon hearing this, Qin San Niang immediately sensed that things weren't so simple. From what she remembered of the original owner's understanding of Qin Shi, that woman wasn't one to give up easily! Moreover, she had some savings; even though the rent on Hongwen Street was expensive, it could sustain her for a while. Therefore, their insistence on staying in He County and spending a fortune on rent must be part of some scheme!
"Then you should pay close attention. Also, my family is moving to a new house in three days. If you have time, bring your brothers to join the festivities." Qin San Niang extended an invitation at the opportune moment.
"Congratulations, boss! We'll definitely come!" Guo Er congratulated them, cupping his hands in greeting. Inwardly, however, he was shocked. This boss was treating them like family; otherwise, he wouldn't have told them where he lived. Now, they were paid workers and could buy some decent gifts.
Guo Er still vividly remembers the days when his brothers received their wages. Holding the steaming silver coins, they couldn't believe that one day they could earn their own hard-earned money! And a considerable sum at that! His mother was overjoyed. That very day, she bought incense and candles and wept bitterly before the memorial tablets of his grandfather, father, and mother, saying that her second son had made something of himself and that they could rest assured... Whenever he recalls that scene, Guo Er, this seven-foot-tall man, can't help but shed tears.
Seeing Fatty come out, Qin Sanniang stood up and said, "I have other things to do today, you all go ahead and do your work, we'll come back for the oxcart later."
"Alright, Dong... Madam Qin, take care." Seeing Madam Qin wink at him, Guo Er immediately changed his tune.
And he started imagining things: the owner definitely didn't want his family to know he was doing good deeds! Ah, no wonder, with so much money going towards a charity, it's no wonder his family was worried! Otherwise, that money could buy a big house in the city…
Five days later, the faint morning light scattered across Shiligou. Today was an auspicious day for several families to move. Early in the morning, they set off firecrackers at their doorsteps!
Amidst the crackling of firecrackers, Liu and the others busied themselves with preparations!
Besides hosting a feast for the villagers, they first offered incense to comfort their ancestors and set up the shrine. The smoke from the three incense sticks rose straight into the sky, a sign of great joy! Liu was overjoyed and hurriedly had her younger children kowtow to their ancestors!
As the eldest son of the Wang family, Da Wa belonged to Wang Da Lang's branch, but the house was initially registered under Qin San Niang's name. However, after Qin San Niang passed away, Da Wa had absolute inheritance rights, so he led his younger siblings in bowing first, followed by Liu Shi kneeling and bowing to her mother-in-law and father-in-law's branch!
When the incense had burned halfway through, Gu Qingshan and the other homeowners burned incense and paper money, praying for everything to go smoothly and prosper after moving into their new house!
Hearing the firecrackers, many villagers came to watch the excitement. Shiligou hadn't been this festive in a long time!
"Guixiang, why are you here so early? Where's Niu Niu?" Seeing Wang Guixiang arrive, Wu Chunhua, who was standing at the door, quickly went to greet her.
"Sister Chunhua, He Xing and I have made an appointment to help your family out. We're all family here, so please don't hesitate to ask us to do anything we can help you!" Wang Guixiang came early in the morning, not to eat at the banquet or to watch the fun, since the banquet was not until noon!
Knowing that they had come to help, Wu Chunhua was deeply moved. No matter how well prepared one is, things can get chaotic when it comes to the actual event. Having two diligent women helping out was a wonderful thing, and she naturally couldn't refuse.
"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony with you! The kitchen's busy, it's so great that you could come! Don't forget to have Shitou bring Niu Niu over for dinner later." As she spoke, she called to her daughter inside, "Pang Ya, take your Aunt Gui Xiang in."
After Wang Guixiang went inside, she realized why Fatty was leading her—the house was just too big!
Especially at Da Wa's house, the yard is the largest. Qin San Niang has high requirements for food, so the kitchen is built to be very spacious and bright, and the ingredients inside are the most abundant.
The magnificent brick and tile house, the brand-new furniture, even the stone slabs in the yard made Wang Guixiang envious. The houses of the wealthy families in the town were no better than this.
A moment later, He Xing arrived. After the initial shock, she joined them in the kitchen and they helped with the cooking.
Liu and Qin San Niang were extremely grateful to them for coming to help; this kindness was invaluable.
Thinking that this was the most important gathering and public appearance for them since they settled in Shiligou, Qin San Niang decided to take charge of the cooking.
The kids, who were also on holiday, were thrilled to learn that she would be cooking. With the same ingredients, Mom's cooking was just different!
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