After observing for a day, Zhao Guihua decided to leave the four older girls in the prefectural city. They were all sisters, one was fifteen years old with her twelve-year-old sister, and the other was fourteen years old with her twelve-year-old sister. They were all quick-witted and capable, so it was a good idea to let them stay with the woman who had originally bought them.
The woman and her husband were bought by Zhao Guihua before they went to Quanshui Prefecture. She had some martial arts skills, but she was kind, honest, and reliable. She worked very diligently for Li Qian for several months.
"From now on, the four of you will help out in the kitchen with Aunt Cao. The kitchen is in your hands now. The rest of you will come back to the county town with me." Zhao Guihua called the four girls over and gave them some instructions.
"Yes, Madam, we will work hard." The four girls replied respectfully.
The restaurant opened smoothly. Apart from four young girls helping in the kitchen, no more staff were hired. In addition to the original three servants, two more waiters were recruited, and the rest of the work was handed over to Li Qian.
“Once things are settled in the prefectural city, I’ll have your family come over from Zhicheng to help you, and your two daughters will come too, so your family won’t have to share three plots of land,” Zhao Guihua said with a smile.
Li Qian was grateful, but he also knew his limits. "If the town and county are too busy, let them help out first. There's no need to rush to the prefectural city. Their mother is much better now. Why don't we let the three of them come over after the New Year?"
“That works too. My brother-in-law is so thoughtful. We’ll leave this place to you now and head back.”
Knowing that Zhao Guihua and the others were leaving, Zhong Daya was very reluctant to see them go. Her condition had improved a lot recently, and she no longer spoke recklessly or argued with people, but she was still very stubborn.
Pack up all the dried meat in the house and make Zhao Guihua take it with her. If you don't take it, she will get angry and cry. You should also give Zhao Guihua the money you have saved so she can spend it on the way.
“I have it, I really do. Look, I have over a hundred taels here. You should keep these ten taels for yourself; the children will need the money when they come over.” Zhao Guihua had no choice but to show her her money pouch and persuade her to stop.
Madam Zhong's health had improved considerably, but due to her advanced age, she was still unable to go out and could only recuperate at home. However, she sent someone to deliver a thank-you gift and had several of her children come to see her off.
Madam Zhong's children are all married with children of their own, and her grandchildren are old enough to run errands. After hearing Madam Zhong's instructions, these younger generations treated the Zhou family very politely and escorted them all the way to Shili Pavilion.
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