Zhen Wanwan looked in the direction he was looking, then shook her head and clarified, "Oh, this is ink for pressing your fingerprint!"
Zhu Yuan was very puzzled as to why she had so many strange things.
However, he always respected other people's wishes and didn't have a penchant for asking questions, so he simply nodded and looked down at the contract she had written by hand.
The content was largely the same as what we discussed yesterday, except for a few additions at the end.
He pointed to the last few lines of text, seemingly puzzled, and said, "This is..."
Zhen Wanwan peeked over, her face showing a hint of guilt, and dared not look directly at Zhu Yuan.
Her eyes darted around, and her voice became much softer.
"I... this is the rule of the business. When we do business together, we emphasize clear responsibilities. Since I provide the goods and you provide the money and manpower, you're actually losing out a little. So I thought it would be better if your name was put on the legal representative's name!"
"Think about it, this company is registered under your name, so it's ostensibly your business, and it sounds good..."
She kept repeating herself, but never mentioned the benefits she had offered, while refusing to take any risks.
The contract, both openly and covertly, stipulated that she would only handle shipping and collecting payments, ignoring all other miscellaneous matters, and would also monopolize the actual management of the shop.
They are the largest shareholder of the company, yet they don't have to do any odd jobs.
It's like making him work for you, act as your figurehead, and bear all the risks alone.
In addition, she also used Zhuyuan's power to protect herself and act as his shield.
Actually, she wasn't sure when she wrote the treaty, but she thought she'd give it a try... what if it worked?
"Okay! Can I just sign it?"
"Huh?" Zhen Wanwan looked at him in surprise. Before she could even utter a word of sweet talk, she heard him agree.
In an instant, Zhen Wanwan revealed a sincere smile and quickly pushed the pen and inkpad in front of him.
"Both contracts must be signed with your name, and then you must press your thumb into the inkpad and stamp your name on it!"
Seeing how happy the person opposite him was, Zhu Yuan gave a slight smile and slowly signed his name.
Zhen Wanwan stared at him expectantly, wishing she could personally sign the document for him.
After he signed his name, they fawned over him and offered him ink.
The contract signing took very little time; soon Zhen Wanwan was beaming from ear to ear, holding the contract signed by both parties.
His eyes were practically overflowing with light.
Looking at the contract, the crooked handwriting revealed two very conspicuous characters, which were none other than Zhu Yuan's name.
Seeing the elegant and graceful handwriting, and then looking at her own mediocre handwriting, Zhen Wanwan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
But once the contract was finalized, the awkwardness was completely overshadowed by joy.
She happily packed her things away, then smiled and assured him, "Don't worry, sir, our cooperation will definitely earn you a lot of money!"
"By the way, if you have nothing to do today, sir, why don't you stay for dinner?"
She was only being polite, but unexpectedly, Zhuyuan actually nodded.
Compared to the vast sums of money she would receive in the future, adding an extra pair of chopsticks was a trivial matter for Zhen Wanwan.
She bowed obsequiously to Zhu Yuan and said with a grin, "Then I'll go prepare the dishes!"
As she was about to leave the main room, Zhu Yuan said softly, "No rush, let's wait until Aunt and the others return."
He paused, then said with a touch of warmth, "Aren't Guabao and Tianbao home either?"
Zhen Wanwan explained, "They're taking a nap in my room! If the adults miss the kids, I'll bring them to you when they wake up!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuan said no more, and the atmosphere became subtle as the two looked at each other.
The two are not legally married, yet they have a son and a daughter. Even though Zhen Wanwan is very generous, she feels awkward being alone with him at this time.
To ease the tension, she talked a little more about Guabao and Tianbao's daily life to Zhuyuan, and he listened attentively, seemingly very interested.
Occasionally, the two would chat casually, growing closer to each other. Just then, Zhen Wanwan spotted Qu Huaiyuan.
He hurriedly called out, "Brother Qu! Have you finished your studies today?"
Qu Huaiyuan pursed his lips, not telling the truth. He had been organizing his books when he saw Zhu Yuan arrive again.
He was still alone with Zhen Wanwan, and when she didn't come out for a long time, he couldn't wait any longer and decided to go out and see what was going on.
But of course, I can't tell Zhen Wanwan about these things...
Therefore, Qu Huaiyuan, with his usual smiling face, said, "Yes! I felt it was too stuffy inside, so I came out for some fresh air."
Zhen Wanwan nodded knowingly: "That's true! This courtyard is quite large, but the rooms are stuffy and poorly lit. I wonder how the resettlement housing arranged by the county magistrate and the others is going!"
Zhu Yuan stepped out from behind her and answered, "It will be soon. He has hired many craftsmen this time, and the Peach Blossom Village will be completed in two months!"
Qu Huaiyuan respectfully bowed to Zhu Yuan, a sense of unease rising within him, but his expression remained amiable as he said, "My lord has arrived!"
Zhu Yuan nodded in response, unconcerned by his probing gaze, and said calmly, "Do you have time? I have something to say to you."
At that moment, there was a sudden noise from the isolated room on the left, which sounded like Granny Zhang talking to a child.
Zhen Wanwan looked at the two apologetically and said, "Sir, Brother Qu, you two chat first. I need to go back to my room to take care of the baby."
"Um!"
"Zhen Niangzi, hurry up, or your sweet little ones will be worried if they don't see you soon."
The two responded simultaneously, but Zhu Yuan's response was still a brief one-word, unlike Qu Huaiyuan's more intimate words.
Zhen Wanwan had no other thoughts about this and turned to go back into the house.
The two of them were left outside to spy on each other...
Unlike his gentle demeanor in front of Zhen Wanwan, Zhu Yuan's attitude was visibly much colder when facing Qu Huaiyuan.
"Please come inside and have a seat!"
Inside the main room, the two sat on opposite sides, appearing quite distant from each other.
Because of Zhu Yuan's identity, Qu Huaiyuan spoke first: "Sir, did you summon me for something?"
Zhu Yuan was not one to enjoy idle chatter, and he said bluntly, "Do you know why I refused to allow Magistrate Chen to appoint you as the village chief of Plum Blossom Village yesterday?"
Qu Huaiyuan paused for a moment, then chuckled and said, "I don't know, but I never intended to be called village chief. Even if you hadn't said anything, I would have refused."
Zhu Yuan stared at him, and seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, he continued, "I want you to become a teacher at the Guangling County School."
"What?"
Even the usually composed Qu Huaiyuan was shocked to stand up upon hearing the news.
However, he wasn't overwhelmed by the surprise, but instead asked soberly, "Why?"
"I know your knowledge; it's enough for you to be a teacher at the county school."
Hearing Zhu Yuan's confident words, Qu Huaiyuan knew that his background had been completely exposed.
However, his doubts grew. He had studied diligently for many years, but now that the imperial examinations were hopeless, becoming a teacher at the county school would be the best outcome for him.
He just didn't understand! He didn't understand Zhu Yuan's intentions.
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