Chapter 28 It’s better to do business than to open up new land!
The red cloth was opened, revealing rows of silver ingots inside, each weighing five taels, and there were more than a dozen of them.
Madam Min took a sip of tea and then said, "The ice lanterns are very well made this time. I have prepared forty taels of silver for your work. The remaining twenty taels are to thank you for helping to prevent the disaster of the fire.
Don't be shy, take it. You deserve it!"
Tai Jizu and Tai Jiye were surprised and excited, and quickly bowed to express their gratitude.
When Tai Jizu finally stepped forward to take the tray, Madam Min saw the burnt sleeves of his cotton-padded jacket. After a moment's thought, she instructed the maid, "Find them some cotton cloth and cotton, and sew them some new jackets, trousers, and shoes."
The nanny quickly agreed, but Tai Jizu rarely spoke and asked, "Thank you for your kindness, madam, but can we brothers ask for a favor?
"We don't want new cotton cloth or cotton. If the brothers and sisters working in the mansion have old jackets and trousers, no matter the size, could you find some for us?
"Many brothers from our clan came to help with the ice sculptures this time, but they were freezing because they were wearing thin coats and pants. Some wanted to go out, but they didn't even have coats and pants..."
Mrs. Min originally thought that Tai Jizu was not satisfied, disdained cotton cloth, and wanted silk and satin.
Unexpectedly, he actually thought about his fellow brothers who worked with him and asked for the old coats and trousers discarded by the slaves...
Mrs. Min felt that the Tai brothers were more and more simple and honest, so she spoke.
New cotton and cotton cloth were still given, and the servants in the mansion began to search for old coats and trousers...
Manager Min also received a reward of ten taels of silver, which made him proud in front of his master and made him even more grateful to the Tai brothers.
He personally took the two of them to the warehouse to get something. After giving a little bribe, the nanny in charge of the warehouse found seven or eight pieces of half-worn cotton cloth and twenty kilograms of cotton.
After collecting all the old jackets and trousers sent from various places, Tai Jizu and Tai Jiye wished they had eight hands, but they still couldn't carry them all.
So, Manager Min found another carriage...
Yang Lihua held her daughter in her arms and sat in the carriage, surrounded by a pile of things. She swayed for a long time before she came to her senses.
No wonder my brother-in-law is thinking about doing business all day long. Doing business is indeed a shortcut to getting rich!
With so many things and sixty taels of silver, if I were to farm, I would have to work myself to death to tend to twenty acres of fertile land, and it would take a whole year of good weather to earn back the money!
But now, after just three or five days of hard work, I just hammered some ice cubes...
Zhuzhu jumped up excitedly in her mother's arms, touching the two large boxes of snacks beside her from time to time. These were specially brought for her by Manager Min, and they were good snacks for the banquet.
Go home and feed it to grandpa and brother!
Feed the whole family!
A delicious and crispy snack!
Yang Lihua's leg was hurt by her daughter's step. When she came to her senses, she quickly told her husband and brother-in-law.
"Put the twenty taels of silver that Madam Min gave you in a separate place and don't let anyone in the clan see it. Hide ten taels of the forty taels of silver as well and don't tell anyone except our family members."
Tai Jizu hesitated, but Tai Jiye responded immediately, "My sister-in-law is right. The 20 taels of reward money should be kept for Zhuzhu to buy her dowry when she grows up. If Zhuzhu hadn't been frightened by her dream, we wouldn't have gone out to the garden. If the fire had caught fire, we wouldn't have received any reward, let alone our wages!"
"As for wages, I can't tell the truth to the clan members. Tomorrow, Manager Min and I will go to various families to discuss business. It is inevitable that some will pay less wages. If the clan members compare us to the generous Min family, I am afraid they will think that our family has made more money.
"By then, the sentiment of helping them will be gone, and it will ruin our usual close relationship and it won't be worth it."
Tai Jizu thought his brother's words made sense, so he said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. But you must explain it clearly to Dad!"
"Of course!" Yang Lihua hugged her daughter, kissed her chubby little face, and felt extremely emotional.
My daughter is such a lucky little star!
With her around, not only will everything go smoothly at home, but even disasters can be avoided!
Soon, the carriage arrived at the dilapidated yard in the north of the city.
Although they were very tired during the day, the old man and everyone else did not sleep, as they were concerned about the situation at the Min family.
Hearing the noise outside the door, everyone rushed out.
After the Min family's carriage was sent away, everyone crowded into the main room, looking at the things scattered on the floor, and they were so shocked that they couldn't speak.
Zhuzhu didn't care about that. She ran over with her chubby legs and pulled her brothers' hands, "Brother, give me some snacks! Good snacks!"
Grandpa Tai waved his hand and sent his grandchildren into the house. "Go and have some snacks with your sister. Don't delay our conversation."
Tai Yongan immediately hugged his sister, and Tai Yongning followed beside him. Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue were a little hesitant at first, but as they held the snack box and smelled the sweet smell, their legs automatically made a choice...
For a moment, only the adults were left in the main hall, and Tai Jiye excitedly recounted the whole process, making everyone feel worried or happy.
Finally, Tai Jiye took out a cloth bag, half of which was filled with copper coins and half with silver coins.
Of course, this was also to make it easier for them to divide the money, so they specifically asked Manager Min to exchange it at the Min family's accounting office.
Everyone's eyes lit up and they couldn't help swallowing.
I've worked hard for several days, my fingers are frozen like carrots, all for this moment.
Old Master Tai called Yang Lihua over. The work records and income and expenditure books of the past few days were in her hands.
Yang Lihua didn't waste any time, she opened the account book and started talking.
It is clear who worked how many days, how much they were paid each day, and how much they were paid in total.
The silver and money in the bags gradually decreased, and everyone held their hands full of heavy money, smiling so hard that their teeth were showing and praising him endlessly.
"In previous winters, we would all starve at home. This year, we're really lucky. We can get paid just by selling a few pieces of ice."
"Yes, it's all thanks to Uncle Six's family that we have a good life."
"That's right, that's right, Uncle Six must continue this business and help us make a living!"
Old Master Tai waved his hand, signaling his eldest daughter-in-law to continue settling the accounts.
After Yang Lihua deducted various costs, there were only eight or nine taels of silver left in the house.
Everyone's eyes were filled with envy.
The old man took in everyone's expressions, puffed on his pipe and said, "This ice lantern business is run by our family. It costs a lot to chisel ice, hire a car, buy fuel candles, and hire labor, but we make a lot of money.
"If you feel uncomfortable, you can tell us. We won't stop you from running this business on your own or going home to spend the winter there.
"But if you want to stay, then you can still follow this time's wages and benefits. The third brother has contacted a lot of work, so he can be busy for another ten days.
"Let me be frank. If you leave, we won't keep you. But if you stay, work hard and don't have any other thoughts. If you ruin this business, we won't allow it."
Everyone looked at the pile of silver that had to be used to pay the cost, and their hearts sank with envy.
They have been working together for the past few days and have learned some basic skills.
If I take the lead and go out on my own, it shouldn't be too different.
But the cost is really overwhelming. If I invest money and can't sell it in the end, wouldn't I lose all the money I earned...
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