Shen Jia and the other two were not responsible for the specific matters this time. Since Wu Zhenrong and Mao Su volunteered, they handed the responsibility of leading the team over to her.
The three of them took a carriage to Ning'an Town and returned to the workshop to help deal with year-end issues. Shen Jia was now too busy to handle everything, and since he finally had some time, he naturally couldn't forget his job.
The most complicated audit was done by Shen Jia herself. The project she observed most carefully was the coal mine she was cooperating with Yan Xu on, which was now her most profitable project.
As she watched, she suddenly felt that her original idea was causing trouble for herself. Although she had many soldiers and a lot of property.
But why did the price of coal for Yan Xu suddenly increase last month? Even if the North is still suffering from severe climate problems this year, this should not happen.
After calculating all this over and over again, she found that she was on the verge of losing money.
If the accounts for this month show that the coal used by the soldiers still grows at the same rate as last month, I will have to cover their costs and lose most of my profits.
Thinking about it this way, she felt that her expansion speed was still too slow, otherwise how could she have been harmed by herself.
Next year, they must make bold moves to expand into the entire northern border. Anyway, there are already coal shops that are already on the right track to pave the way. As for the quality of the staff, they can recruit them first and then train them. She can also see that not everyone is willing to leave their hometown.
While the general direction remains unchanged, recruiting local employees will also be beneficial to their work.
In addition, she felt that she could think of other ways to make money. After all, what she had now were only soybean-related industries, Zhenwei Pavilion and coal, which seemed too little.
The more Shen Jia looked at the account book, the more depressed he felt, and he couldn't help but sigh.
Shen Yue and Shen Min, who were checking in the room with her, looked at each other unconsciously and noticed the doubts in each other's eyes.
So, Shen Yue couldn't contain her confusion and asked, "What's wrong, Eldest Sister? I feel like the people we sent out haven't forgotten the knowledge we taught them. These annual reports and so on are all written very clearly."
Shen Jia was suddenly awakened from his thoughts by her words, and looked at the confused eyes of the two people.
Knowing that it was a misunderstanding and something bad had happened to him, he explained:
"I just feel that our current expansion speed is still too slow. Next year, we must open branches all over the northern border. Otherwise, I always feel that if I don't make that money quickly, I will lose money."
The real reason, of course, was that she couldn't tell them, otherwise her reputation would be ruined for life.
After hearing this, Shen Yue felt that Shen Jia was too modest. Who could build such a large family business in just four years? Only she still felt that her achievements were not enough.
"Eldest sister, you're just aiming too high. Look, who can compare to you now? The Shen Corporation is so big thanks to you. Our account books are almost piled up on the table."
As he spoke, he weighed the report in his hand and gestured to Shen Jia to look at the pile of books in front of the table that were taller than a person.
Shen Min on the side also felt that Shen Jia’s current achievements were already enough. Maybe he was not the richest man in the North yet, but he was also a well-known figure in the entire North.
"Jia Niang, you have to come back every day to handle the affairs of the workshop in addition to the academy. You almost feel like you are working as two people. I think you should rest for a while. Your health is more important.
If you keep going like this, your mother will keep urging you to get married, so it’s better to spend more time with her.”
Speaking of this, Shen Yue and Shen Min couldn't help laughing. It was true that when the New Year came, after Shen Jia returned home, she would always be urged by her mother, because she was not at home all day long.
Although Shen Yue is not young, but with Shen Jia at her front, her life is still relatively easy.
As expected, as soon as this topic was mentioned, three black lines immediately appeared on Shen Jia's head. She had no idea how to deal with her mother's urging. After all, she was approaching the old age for girls to get married in ancient times and was about to reach her twenties.
In modern times, this is just the legal age for marriage, so she has been hiding in the workshop under the pretext of business recently.
Now that her aunt had spoken so carelessly, she felt a little helpless and replied:
"I have a lot of things to do in the workshop. I will definitely go home and rest after I finish them. Okay, okay, let's not talk about these boring things. Let's quickly finish the things at hand and go home to rest."
Seeing the expression on Shen Jia's face that was almost angry and embarrassed, Shen Yue and Shen Min decided to stop while they were ahead. However, before taking action, they looked at each other again, their eyes full of joy and interest.
On the day when the practice at the charity hall ended, Shen Jia took the time to take a look. She only left after watching the students get on the bus one after another.
It is rare that such great changes can happen to them in just ten days. This also shows that my method is not wrong. I believe that they will learn a lot this time and understand what I taught and learned in class.
The woman’s predicament cannot be solved by one person alone; it requires thousands and thousands of people like her to stand up at the same time.
After being so busy, Shen Jia didn't realize that it was the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month.
Because now Fuqiu is not only in charge of the one Zhenwei Pavilion in Hezhou Prefecture, but also the other five branches opened at the same time. She is already a very busy person. She just arrived in Ning'an Town today.
She naturally went out to greet her great general and said to the female guard protecting Fuqiu:
"You should also go home for the New Year, and then we can go to the capital together next year."
"Thank you, Boss."
So he drove the carriage towards the workshop and parked it before going home.
Now not only Shen Jia is equipped with guards, but Fuqiu is also equipped with guards, and mainly everyone around him. This safety issue is always a concern.
Then he took Fuqiu's hand and walked back home. "How are you feeling lately? I saw the accounts you sent me and I know you must have had a hard time these past few months."
"Don't worry, I know everything. With your coal, there's no way we'll be cold. With good business, our accounts are naturally full."
Fuqiu is now beaming with joy. It seems that she has made great progress in all aspects while being in charge of a part of the industry. Shen Jia is also very happy about this.
Without waiting for Shen Jia to continue asking, he pulled Shen Jia towards the yard and said, "Let's go inside quickly. Your hands feel cold. It won't be beautiful if you catch a cold later."
As soon as they opened the thick windproof curtain behind the door, a wave of hot air blew straight towards their faces. There were two stoves inside, so the temperature was naturally quite high.
Mother Shen, who was inside the house, saw the two of them come in and quickly called out, "Come in and warm up. It's winter, so don't go out and get cold. Stay at home for a while this year. There are other people in the workshop."
What he meant was that he hoped the two of them could stay at home longer. Unfortunately, Shen Jia had just made plans for his grand achievements next year, so he probably couldn't agree to it.
So she changed the subject and replied, “Of course it’s more comfortable to stay indoors in winter, and we will definitely pay attention to our health.
"Mother, how is Grandmother doing these days? Do we need to go to Hezhou and ask for a better doctor?"
Because Old Madam Shen was in poor health to begin with, and she was the most uncomfortable person during her exile. Although she went to see a doctor as soon as she settled down, she was always easily tired in the winter, and she had to warm up the whole house to feel comfortable.
Sure enough, Mother Shen immediately put her mind on Old Madam Shen and said worriedly:
"It looks okay now, but if possible, we should consult a reputable doctor, especially one who specializes in headaches."
Fuqiu, who had already taken root in Hezhou, immediately replied, "Of course. When I return to Hezhou next year, I'll send someone to take care of it. This health is the most important thing."
Then the family started chatting about family matters, especially Fuqiu. Shen's mother always felt that Shen Jia had delayed her important life event, and she also had responsibilities as her brother.
I only see Fuqiu a few times throughout the year, so I have to have a good chat with her this time when I come back, otherwise I will always feel that I have let her down.
A warm house and good health are the best things to do in this winter.
On New Year's Eve, people put up couplets, door gods and hung lanterns as usual. Shen Jia was happy to play with Ma Zhuzhu, moving around in response to her childish words.
"Miss, left, a little to the left, or should my brother take over?"
"Your brother naturally has his own things to do, so it's better for the two of us to take action today."
Just as the two were still playing, the sound of horse hooves suddenly rang out on the street. Logically, it was New Year's Eve, so why would anyone still be riding a horse on the street? Besides, few people in this part of the North bought horses.
She immediately turned around to look at Chen Yuan, and asked in surprise and delight:
"You, why are you here today?"
"Whoa!"
Chen Yuan quickly dismounted, took the reins, walked towards Shen Jia's position, and immediately knelt down to say:
"Miss, I have left the escort agency and joined your army. This is a sudden decision. I hope you will forgive me!"
Seeing Chen Yuan kneeling decisively in the snow, Shen Jia felt his temples throbbing. He quickly put the couplet in his hand into Ma Zhuzhu's hand and helped Chen Yuan up.
"What are you doing? I'm so happy to have a good subordinate like you, why would I mind you coming to join me?
But why did you suddenly decide to quit? I originally thought you would have to work in this escort agency for a few more years before you could get out.
Speaking of this, Chen Yuan's face was also gloomy, and his eyes were very conflicted. He felt that what he said would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, and would only make Shen Jia sad.
Shen Jia naturally couldn't let it go after seeing this, and immediately asked, "What happened in Shengjing? You have to tell me everything in detail, otherwise I will really be blinded and deafened."
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