However, now that Cao Wenshan has earned money, he has the idea of taking his father to see a doctor again.
Upon learning that his son had earned so much money, Old Man Cao's first reaction was disbelief! After the initial surprise, he instructed his son to work hard and find a way to settle down in the area so that he could eventually find his wife and daughter-in-law.
Taking advantage of the momentum, Cao Wenshan told his father that he planned to talk to his employer and ask her to help find his mother and wife. After all, his employer had seen a lot of the world and met many people, so she might be able to find them.
But before that, Father must take good care of himself. Only when he is well can he wait for Mother and the others to return.
Old Man Cao nodded with tears in his eyes and finally wrote out a prescription, asking his son to go to the pharmacy to get the medicine. This prescription cost one hundred coins, which was really not cheap.
Only then did he realize that his father's illness wasn't incurable, but rather that he couldn't afford treatment. He quickly got five doses of medicine, and once again expressed his gratitude to Qin San Niang.
After taking the medicine, Old Man Cao's health gradually improved, and he was slowly able to go out to bask in the sun and do some simple housework.
With increased contact and Xiao Jin's vigorous promotion, many people came to know that he was a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. Neighbors came one after another to see him for treatment. They were all poor people, and he didn't charge them any fees. Naturally, they couldn't let him help them for free, so they all brought a few eggs and some vegetables with them.
Gradually, the Cao family's life became more enjoyable, and Old Man Cao's spirit and energy were different from before!
Cao Wenshan felt relieved and thought that he might have a chance to talk to his employer about his mother's situation, and maybe his employer could help him think of a solution.
However, before he could tell Qin San Niang, things took an unexpected turn.
Ever since the last time, Qin San Niang saw that the shop was so busy that Xiao Liu and a few others were working so hard that they didn't even have time to eat or drink.
This situation arises because the fruit juice sales department requires dedicated personnel to handle tasks such as mixing, rinsing, boiling water, and other miscellaneous duties.
In addition, since everyone was satisfied with the wages she offered, they naturally didn't feel comfortable asking for more money.
But Tan San Niang had once been a humble working person herself, so she naturally understood their difficulties. So, she had a sudden inspiration and thought that it was time to make use of the people at the charity hall.
I took some time to visit the charity hall and discussed it with Guo Er. We said we wanted two capable women to help out at Ruyi Cake Shop.
Guo Er was startled. "Boss, the Ruyi Cake Shop you mentioned, is it the former Si Ji?"
If it were a job like Si Ji's, that would be a great one; Ruyi Cake Shop's business is exceptionally good. It's surprising that the owner could be the head of Ruyi Cake Shop. But then again, it's not surprising; he'd seen Si Ji's owner in Shili Gou on the day of the housewarming banquet! When he learned that Qin San Niang had become the owner, he was completely bewildered.
After careful consideration, he selected two women.
When the two women were called in, they realized that their employer had asked them to work. Their first reaction was one of delight. Although things were good at the charity, and they were never short of food or drink, they had no money and it was inconvenient to buy anything.
Besides, even though Steward Guo said that this is their home and they can stay as long as they want, they are still young. Who wouldn't want to go out and find their family? But they are women and have no money. Going out would be very difficult. If they could have the opportunity to earn money, that would be the best thing ever!
The two women were probably in their twenties. Just by looking at their hair buns, you could tell that one was unmarried and the other was married.
"Would you two like to come with me to work at Ruyi Cake Shop? The workday is from 7 AM to 3 PM, lunch is provided, and you can come back to rest after work. The pay is twenty coins a day, and there will be a bonus every month," Qin Sanniang asked kindly.
The two looked at each other, their faces filled with surprise and delight.
Twenty coins a day, that's six hundred coins a month. That's a pretty good wage. In their hometown, you couldn't find a job like that even with a lantern.
Of course, the charity also has its rules. If the people inside go out to work, they will receive 20% of the silver they earn. Even so, they can still earn half a tael of silver, and they can save several taels a year! The slightly older woman stepped forward and replied, "Boss, we are willing."
The older woman was named Zhenniang. She had an older mother at the charity hall, but her mother had a broken leg and could only do simple sewing and mending. The younger woman was named Ake. She was a girl of fifteen or sixteen and an orphan.
When Zhenniang and her companion arrived at their destination, they discovered that their workplace was actually a pastry shop! Just by looking at the number of customers at the entrance, it was clear how thriving the business was. However, little did she know that an even bigger surprise awaited her once she entered the shop.
"Cao the accountant, Xiao Liu, Xiao Jin, come over here quickly! Introduce your new colleagues!" Qin San Niang said with a smile, thinking to herself that she was truly a considerate boss who cared about her employees, and she wanted to hear some praise!
However, the expected scene did not occur, and Cao Wenshan looked completely astonished. What happened? Looking back, he saw that Zhenniang was equally excited. Could this be the legendary love at first sight? It didn't seem like it at all!
Two lines of clear tears quickly dripped from Zhenniang's eyes, and she looked extremely miserable!
Qin San Niang was puzzled. Did the two of them know each other?
"Zhenniang, do you know Accountant Cao?"
Cao Wenshan composed himself, though his voice still trembled slightly. "Master, this is my wife, Zhenniang. We were separated during our escape and it's been over a year now. I never imagined we'd meet again. Thank you so much, Master!"
After saying that, Cao Wenshan knelt down with a thud and bowed to Qin Sanniang.
Immediately afterwards, Zhenniang also knelt down on the ground, choking back tears as she expressed her gratitude.
Well, the action happened so fast that she didn't even have time to react. She could only help Zhenniang up first, and then ask Xiao Liu to help Accountant Cao up.
Well, she's done a good deed again!
"It's such a joyous occasion that you two are reunited! Here's what we'll do: grant you both a day off to go home and reunite. But you both have to come back to work tomorrow!" Qin San Niang, ever the good Samaritan, saw that the couple hadn't seen each other for a year, a separation that could be considered a near-death experience. Although her marriage was unhappy, she didn't harbor any hatred towards marriage. Not all men are scum! Look at Accountant Cao, how devoted he is!
Cao Wenshan and his wife were stunned. How could this be allowed? They couldn't just stop working because of this; wouldn't that delay their employer's business?
However, no matter what they said, Qin San Niang insisted that they rest for a day. Thinking of Zhen Niang's mother at the charity hall, she guessed she was probably also a member of Cao Wenshan's family! Shouldn't she go and see her? She said,
"Alright, I told you to rest, so go and rest. Let's have a good talk today so we can work well tomorrow, right?"
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