Those who leave to live elsewhere can continue working here if they wish. Bottled liquor doesn't involve any secrets, so hiring a skilled worker would be more cost-effective.
Of course, many more people, even after making money, are unwilling to leave. They are already all alone, and living with others in the charity is truly a good thing. Besides, the charity teaches needlework and literacy, especially for those with young children; some are even willing to stay for a long time. When their children grow up and can support themselves, they can find mutual support in the charity, saving their earnings so they won't have to worry about money in their old age…
Guo Er and the others were all very busy. Gou Dan'er and Er Gen were in charge of delivering the bottled wine to the restaurant, while the others were responsible for the operation of the charity and the progress of the bottling. However, Gou Dan'er said that the busier he was, the happier he was. How come he didn't know he was so capable before? Look at all those muscles!
"Master, are you going to the tavern or the pastry shop? I'm going to deliver goods later, can I take you there with me?" Guo Er asked when he saw that Qin San Niang and her group were not driving an oxcart.
Qin San Niang waved her hand to indicate that it was not necessary, saying, "We can walk there. It's been a long time since we've gone out for a stroll."
As the amount of goods being transported gradually increased, the family's oxcart became insufficient. The He family's horse-drawn cart had been damaged a few days ago and was no longer needed. Thinking that the distance wasn't far, and considering it a good way to get some exercise, Qin San Niang and her two young boys walked to the county town together.
She now exercises every day, whether it's Tai Chi, Five Animal Frolics, or military boxing. She also spends some time in the space, drinking some space water, eating some fruit, and absorbing more spiritual energy.
Surprisingly, it did have an effect. In addition to gradually increasing strength, his stamina also improved, and he held his own against two half-grown boys who practiced martial arts every day.
This shocked Da Wa and Lu Song, especially Lu Song, who felt that his training intensity was definitely not high enough. Otherwise, how could his aunt, a woman, walk faster than him? This is not scientific! He must increase the intensity of his training in the future.
Unbeknownst to Qin Sanniang, this action indirectly ignited Lu Song's ambition. From then on, under Qin Sanniang's constant stimulation and encouragement, Lu Song became a kung fu master.
The eldest son wasn't surprised at all; his mother practiced boxing and exercises every day, how could he not know? But were those fancy moves really that effective? Maybe he should try them too?
In this way, the three of them walked very fast, almost as fast as those slow-moving oxcarts.
Ruyi Cake Shop has always been doing well, and with all the staff being long-time employees, Qin San Niang is quite at ease.
"Ah Song, when we get to the pastry shop, go and have a good talk with your mother. Da Wa and I will go to the tavern," Qin San Niang said softly.
Lu Song initially wanted to refuse, but considering that his mother had been very busy for many days and hadn't had time to say a word to him, he hesitated for a moment before agreeing, "Auntie, I'll see if my mother is busy. If she's not busy, I'll talk to her."
Seeing Lu Song's dazed look, Da Wa laughed and said, "If your aunt isn't busy, go talk to her. If she is busy, help her out! We sons should all share our mother's burdens like this, shouldn't we?"
Qin San Niang nodded, agreeing with her son's opinion. Sometimes, what do parents want? It's not how much you can buy them, but their companionship! As the saying goes, companionship is the most enduring expression of love, isn't it?
Lu Song nodded earnestly, indicating that he understood, and then ran to the back kitchen to find Zhang Shi.
Upon seeing her son, Zhang was astonished, wondering why he had come here instead of with her eldest son. Hearing that he had come specifically to see her, Zhang felt a warmth in her heart and began to talk to him while she was busy with her chores.
Since she started working here, she's been busy every day, getting up before dawn and not returning home until after dark! Needless to say, she's exhausted, but she's happy! Early to bed and late to rise? Who doesn't? Even farming and housework at home require early to bed and late to rise, right? It's actually more tiring, the work is more tedious, and you don't earn much money!
Unlike now, her monthly wages are almost two taels of silver! More than a man earns. With money, she's become more generous, and her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law treat her much better. Even her mean-spirited third sister-in-law speaks to her and rarely causes trouble. She's physically tired but mentally relaxed now, and she's happy every day. Although she's still thin, her complexion is rosy and she looks very healthy.
"Sister, go and talk to Asong for a while. I'm here!" Zhenniang said hurriedly when she saw Lu Song coming over.
Although she didn't have children yet, it didn't stop her from understanding a mother's love for her son. Zhang nodded in agreement, but her hands didn't stop moving. Lu Song also stepped forward to help, making Zhenniang laugh heartily, but she was also extremely envious, saying that she also wanted to have a child soon so that she could enjoy her son's filial piety.
The pastry shop's accounts were meticulously kept; it was busy but well-organized, and Cao Wenshan was doing a very good job as manager. Qin Sanniang felt she had a keen eye for talent; she wondered what those former employers who had rejected her thought now.
After leaving the pastry shop, Qin San Niang strolled along the street with her eldest child. She noticed a group of little beggars mingling in the crowd, seemingly relaying messages. She only realized this when she bought the shop; the little beggars were acting as messengers.
Qin San Niang reached out and grabbed one of them. The beggar boy, suddenly pulled back, turned around and saw a young woman with a jade and silver hairpin in her hair and dressed in embroidered cotton. She was clearly a lady from a moderately wealthy family. The beggar boy's face instantly lit up with a smile, and he asked, "Madam, what do you want to ask?"
"Let me ask you, why are you in such a hurry? What happened?" Qin San Niang casually took out a handful of candy and placed it in front of the little beggar. "This is your reward."
The little beggar's eyes lit up when he saw the candy! This woman was so generous, giving away a handful of candy right away. This candy was expensive, and it looked delicious! So he quickly stopped and put on a fawning look, saying, "Madam, it's nothing serious. A father and son who recently joined the beggar gang were beaten up. The boss said we should go and check on them."
Seeing that the other party seemed puzzled, he continued, "We beggars all need to stick together for warmth. Although they are newcomers, they are still members of our Beggars' Clan! How can we let outsiders bully them? We all have to go and take a look. At the very least, we can give them some support. Those rich and heartless people wouldn't dare to offend the beggars of the whole city, would they?"
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