Chapter 238 Is It You
It’s getting late today, let’s wait until tomorrow!
Xia Daohua suppressed her urge to go out immediately, prepared the four-color gifts, counted the inventory of "Daohuaxiang", and checked today's store video - she did install cameras in the store after all.
Recently, she recalled a short story she read in her previous life in modern society.
The story is not long, but it is very sad.
It tells the story of a man who opened a restaurant. He had a great idea and creative dishes. In the beginning, business was booming and soon customers flocked in and he made a lot of money.
However, the good times did not last long.
Because from the chef to the waiter, everyone stole from the restaurant, helped each other, covered for each other, and rushed to embezzle the public funds for their own benefit.
The boss knew it very well, but he couldn't find any evidence against these people. He fired a group of people, replaced them with new ones, but the same thing happened again. Little by little, he lost all his capital.
Feeling discouraged, he finally gave up this business.
Xia Daohua originally had great trust in the young men she hired. In addition, she was often in charge of the store, so she had never seen any of the men do anything dishonest.
But after she suddenly recalled this story, she couldn't help but feel that relying solely on the self-consciousness of the guys might not be so reliable.
After all, if you create an environment suitable for stealing, where people can take things at will for a long time without anyone paying attention, how high a moral standard do you need to be in order for people to control their greed and not be tempted or take action?
So, she simply installed a camera.
Moreover, they are hidden and disguised, and look like exquisite and cute ornaments, decorations, bonsai, etc.
I installed several more.
From every angle, you can see clearly every move of the shop assistants.
There is no blind spot.
Of course, every move of the customer will also be recorded.
Strictly speaking, doing so violates the privacy of the waiters and customers.
But Xia Daohua believes that she is not a judge and "Daohuaxiang" is not a court, so there is no need to consider whether the source of the evidence is legal.
She just wanted the facts.
Fortunately, up to now, there have been no disappointing situations in my store.
It's just that business has been a little slow these past few days.
It is far less lively than during the New Year holidays.
However, the store's candies, snacks, alcoholic beverages and soaps have a certain amount of sales almost every day.
Xia Daohua restocked the goods that needed replenishment one by one, sorted out today's sales records, put large sums of silver into the space, and small changes into the cash box in the store, then got up and left.
After locking the gate and iron gate one by one, Xia Daohua returned to the backyard.
As soon as he entered the house, he saw the fourth branch of the Xia family. Except for himself and Huaihua, everyone was looking at him seriously.
Does this look like a trial by three judges?
Xia Daohua was startled and put on a smile: "Oh, what happened?"
Xia Wulang asked seriously, "Daohua, was it you who did the Xie family's thing?"
Xia Daohua smiled and asked, "What's the matter with the Xie family?"
Lihua looked anxious, but Xia Daohua saw a smile on her face that she couldn't suppress:
"Xie County Magistrate's house has been robbed!
It is said that the thief stole everything from the county magistrate's family, and the entire Xie residence was looted. It is said that it was really clean, as if it had been washed with water.
County Magistrate Xie was so anxious that he sold all his beautiful concubines to get money to spend! "
Xia Youtian, Jiang, and Wu Lang all stared at Xia Daohua seriously: "Did you do this?"
Xia Daohua laughed and said, "How could I have that ability? You think too highly of me."
Xia Youtian and Jiang were worried, and even Wu Lang had a bit of worry on his face. However, when they saw Xia Daohua denied it, they were instantly relieved.
The whole family seemed to collectively breathe a sigh of relief: "I'm glad it's not you."
Xia Youtian lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said meaningfully:
"As the saying goes, those who drown are those who can swim. The more capable a person is, the easier it is for him to stumble over his own abilities. Daohua, you are a smart child. I'm sure you know these words, so I don't need to say more."
Jiang nodded and then persuaded Xia Daohua:
"You have a stubborn personality, and I am most worried about you. I know you don't like to hear it, but I still have to say it - be patient and you will have peace; take a step back and you will have a bright future.
Even if someone has some bad intentions towards your brother, nothing has happened yet, right?
"People should not fight against officials! If someone bullies us, we should just hide away, but never rely on your skills to confront them head-on!"
Xia Daohua responded solemnly: "Dad, Mom, don't worry, I won't do anything stupid."
As long as the space doesn't suddenly fail, she won't fail.
Naturally, there is no such thing as "capsulating in a small ditch".
However, since my parents are so worried about me, the worst that can happen is that I will just use more scheming and less simple and blunt tactics in the future.
Thinking this way, Xia Daohua agreed with great sincerity.
The couple in the fourth room were very satisfied with the answer. They naturally began to care about her:
"I got home a little late today. There's a lot to do in the store. We might as well ask our family to help. We're just sitting around doing nothing anyway."
"Yes, Daohua, it was fine when I was in Beiguan Village. I was busy at home and in the fields all day long. Here, apart from the little chores at home, I can finish them in a short time. I am so idle that I feel itchy all over and my bones are uncomfortable."
Xia Daohua couldn't help but burst out laughing.
The couple in the fourth room are both hardworking people, and they really can't get used to a leisurely and comfortable life.
Then find them something to do.
Xia Daohua said:
"Dad, don't you know how to weave baskets?
The Daohuaxiang store needs straw baskets and bamboo baskets, which should be smaller but exquisite and good-looking.
It would be better if there were more styles.
Well, this store has shares among several people. Since the store needs these things, we can buy them from other people or from our family members.
I'll be partial to you for once and give you this business.
Dad, please don't be embarrassed to set the price! If you set the price too low now and regret it in the future, it will be inconvenient to raise the price.
Mother, you can put your embroidery in Daohuaxiang for consignment.
Like purses, fan covers, small embroidered screens, all of these are fine.
You can sell it to a store and get paid directly. The store will add 20% to the price when selling it to customers. You can also put it on consignment at the store. The store will charge a handling fee, but all the money from the sale will belong to you. "
After hearing this, how could Xia Youtian and Jiang have the energy to get to the bottom of the burglary in County Magistrate Xie's house?
His heart was warm and he devoted himself to the business.
Looking at the excited faces of Xia Youtian and Jiang, Xia Daohua couldn't help but reflect on herself: Am I paying too little attention to them on weekdays?
The thought flashed through his mind and disappeared as fast as a flash of lightning.
Xia Daohua had already turned her gaze to Lihua, Goro, and Linghua, who looked eager to say something.
Chapter has been replaced. Good night, sweet dreams, see you tomorrow.
(End of this chapter)
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