Chapter 23 The opportunity to make a fortune is here!
Seeing that the leader seemed to be in charge and was looking into the yard, Mr. Tai asked, "Sir, what can I do for you?"
The steward was about forty years old, very calm and amiable. He smiled and bowed in return, saying, "Uncle, do you live in this courtyard?"
"Yes," Old Master Tai did not let down his guard just because he was so friendly. He asked tentatively, "Are you looking for someone?"
The steward hesitated for a moment and said with a smile, "We are just curious and have something to ask."
After saying this, he pointed in the direction of the east city and continued, "Just now, our young lady was in the embroidery building and saw the twinkling lights here, like stars, very beautiful. So, the young lady sent us over to see what was so gorgeous."
lights?
The old man was a little confused after hearing this. He crossed his legs and looked towards the yard. Sure enough, there was a faint light. He knocked on the door and invited the steward and two servants in.
Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue were playing with their younger sister. When they heard their grandfather coming back, they ran over to open the door.
So, the door was pushed open.
Everyone saw two naughty boys, both with big heads and thin necks, their faces red from the cold, and their noses running two and a half feet.
But the little girl they lifted up with their hands had a fair and tender face with milk fat, big eyes with long eyelashes, a small nose and a small mouth. She was so cute.
Zhuzhu ignored everyone else. When she saw her grandpa and daddy, her big eyes curved into crescents with joy and she called out in a baby voice.
"Where is Grandpa? Zhuzhu misses you!"
As she spoke, she stretched out her little hands for a hug.
Old Master Tai was so coaxed that he smiled happily. He quickly picked up his granddaughter and wrapped her in his coat, then invited the steward in.
The steward and the servant had never thought that such a poor family would have a little granddaughter who looked like a lucky doll, so they were curious and took a few more glances.
Tai Jiye was originally afraid of being scolded by his father, but since there was a stranger visiting, he went up to him and secretly asked his eldest brother a few questions.
When he heard his elder brother say that these people were coming for the ice lanterns, he immediately widened his eyes and shouted excitedly, "We're going to get rich! Here's our chance to get rich!"
After saying that, he rushed into the house.
Yang Lihua just came out of the kitchen with some hot water and asked her husband with a worried look on her face, "What happened to your third brother? Did the debt collectors come to your house?"
Tai Jizu said a few simple words, and Yang Lihua immediately instructed, "Third brother has a quick mind. Come in and help him out. Maybe he can really find a way to make money for the family."
Sure enough, Yang Lihua's guess was correct. In the house, the manager had already started asking how the ice lanterns in the courtyard were made.
Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue were very happy to see their little gadgets being praised, and they were about to shout.
Coincidentally, Zhuzhu saw her father coming in, and she happily clapped her chubby hands and ran over, almost falling out of her grandfather's arms.
Tai Yonglu and Tai Yonglu hurriedly went to help.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Tai Jiye took over the conversation.
"To be honest with you, sir, these ice lanterns may look simple, but they require some careful thought to make. The materials and tools here are simple, so we just made a few of them temporarily to provide some light. I wonder why you are here this time..."
The manager was not disappointed or angry when he failed to get the answer to the question about how to make ice lanterns. He just told the manager something that his young lady had seen occasionally and found interesting.
Finally, he continued, "Our young lady will be eight years old in four days, and the mansion is planning a banquet. It just so happens that the mistress is worried about the bitter winter and the lack of beautiful scenery to enjoy."
"If you have some free time, I wonder if you could make a few more novel and interesting ice lanterns. I'll come over and take a look tomorrow night.
"If it's really good, I'll talk to the mistress and ask you to decorate the garden. Of course, I won't lose your hard-earned money."
Tai Jiye's eyes were shining, but he still asked, "I wonder if your family is..."
The housekeeper unconsciously raised his chin, with a hint of pride in his expression, and replied, "We are from the Min family in the east of the city."
Min family?
Mr. Tai and the others didn't know, but Tai Jiye had heard it too many times, and his hands were shaking with excitement.
He looked up at his father, his eyes filled with the desire to stretch out his little palm and pull his father's collar, for fear that his father would not agree.
Old Master Tai glared at his son and cursed him in his heart for being useless.
Finally, he bowed to the steward and said, "Originally, these are little gadgets that we have designed at home. We did not expect that they would catch your eye. Well, since you are so kind, we will carefully make a few more tomorrow. I will trouble you to come back when the time comes."
The steward was satisfied to see the family like this, and after a few polite words he left.
The ice lanterns in the yard were still on. The steward took a closer look and then went back to report to his master.
As soon as the courtyard gate was closed, Tai Jiye ran into the house frantically. His legs no longer hurt, and his swollen face no longer affected his speech.
He pulled his father and wanted to jump up and down a few times, "Dad, we are going to be rich, we are really going to be rich! The manager just now is from the Min family!
"The Min family is a family of scholars, one of the most wealthy families in the city. They also have a son who is an official in Kyoto. Even the county magistrate would show respect to the Min family members.
"Most importantly, the Min family values their reputation. Even for odd jobs, they usually pay 20% more than others! If we can make this ice lantern, we'll definitely get a lot of money!"
Although Mr. Tai didn't like his son's arrogant look, it was better than lying sick on the kang.
So he said, "There's nothing to do at home. Let's get your second brother here tomorrow. He's very skilled and can definitely help. You brothers can take care of it. You don't need to do anything else. Just make enough money to get you a wife."
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