Wang Dagang relayed Yan Qingqing's words to Aunt Wang verbatim, and then asked, "Mother, do you think Second Sister-in-law has some big plan again? And are those white folds something important?"
Aunt Wang glanced at him and warned, "Regardless of whether Qingqing has any big plans, you must keep this a secret. You can't tell anyone."
Seeing that Aunt Wang was angry, Wang Dagang quickly assured her, "Mom, don't worry. I know what I should and shouldn't say."
Moreover, my second sister-in-law even encouraged me to make more of those seed threshers, saying that I might be able to make a fortune with them in the future.
Aunt Wang laughed and said, "Then you should listen to her."
She's only telling you this because she doesn't consider you an outsider. Our family's success today is all thanks to her; one shouldn't forget their roots.
Yan Qingqing held an unparalleled position in Aunt Wang's heart. She'd probably believe it even if Yan Qingqing said the sun was going to rise in the west.
After listening to Yan Qingqing and Aunt Wang's advice, Wang Dagang would make some seed threshing machines whenever he had free time. Later, he did indeed make a fortune, but that's another story.
Yan Qingqing is also preparing for the opening of her roast duck shop.
This is much simpler than a buffet, and the renovation doesn't require much effort.
So Yan Qingqing called Li Xiangbao and Wang Dong back to Canghe Village.
Since Li Xiang'an took over the workshop and handed the shop over to the two of them, they have been busy in the shop all day long, eating and sleeping there, and rarely returning to Canghe Village, especially Wang Dong.
He has no relatives left in the village and rarely comes back. Even when he does return, he stays at Yan Qingqing's house.
So the two of them were startled when they entered the village. They even wondered if they had gone to the wrong place because Canghe Village had changed so much.
Not only are the village roads flat and clean, but most of the houses are now made of blue bricks and tiled roofs.
They can no longer tell whose house is whose.
Just as the two were filled with shock, the village patrol team approached from afar.
Upon seeing them, he joked, "Oh, it's Manager Li and Manager Wang back! What rare guests!"
The two greeted the patrol team with a sigh. They even took out a box of pastries they had brought back from the city and shared them with them.
One of them said, "Good lads, you two have really made something of yourselves. I heard your shop is doing quite well. Now you look like city folks."
The two men, having spent their days greeting and seeing off customers at the shop, were already seasoned veterans. Dealing with the villagers was naturally a breeze for them.
After exchanging pleasantries with them for a while, the two headed straight for Yan Qingqing's house.
When Yan Qingqing heard that Wang Dong and Li Xiangbao had arrived, she quickly had someone lead them to her courtyard.
Looking at the two mature and composed young men, Yan Qingqing's eyes were filled with a sense of accomplishment.
She practically raised these two children herself, and even she herself didn't expect them to grow up so quickly.
After the two greeted Yan Qingqing, she helped them sit down and had Ruyi serve them tea and snacks before they began to discuss business.
Yan Qingqing said, "Do you remember when I told you about opening a branch? I bought a shop in the west of the city a while ago, and it's already renovated."
The two exchanged a glance; they hadn't expected Yan Qingqing to act so quickly.
However, the thought that they would both become the head managers of their own stores in the future made him a little excited.
Seeing their relatively calm expressions, Yan Qingqing was even more satisfied, and then continued, "You two discuss who will go to the new shop to be the manager and who will stay in the current shop."
Of course, you don't need to worry that the people in the shop are all elderly and that the new shop is unfamiliar with the place.
I will split the current shop staff in two at that time.
Some stayed in the current shop, and some went to the new shop.
Both of them breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Yan Qingqing's words.
After all, whoever goes to a new shop will have to adapt to a chaotic period of time, but the old employees will have a much better time.
Wang Dong spoke first, "Auntie, I'll go."
Wang Dong is a year older than Li Xiangbao and has more experience than Xiangbao, so he is indeed more suitable to go.
Li Xiangbao knew he wasn't as composed as Wang Dong, so he didn't argue with him.
Seeing this, Yan Qingqing made the decision: "Since that's the case, then it's decided."
You each manage a shop, and you're all head managers now. From now on, your monthly salary will be three taels of silver.
In addition, whether it's a new shop or an old one, we need to recruit a new group of people and train them carefully. When we open more branches later, we'll draw staff from the existing shops, so having more staff is fine.
The two were even more excited upon hearing this. Not to mention their promotion and raise, it seemed from Yan Qingqing's words that they would be opening a new shop in the future.
Li Xiangbao couldn't help but ask, "Second Aunt, do you mean we'll open more branches in the future?"
Yan Qingqing nodded and smiled, "Of course. In the future, our shops will not only be opened in Chengyang County, but also in the prefectural city, the capital, and all over the Great Yan."
Therefore, you need to broaden your horizons and expand your perspective. You should discover more talented individuals. Just imagine how prestigious it would be if all the managers of Canghe Liji came from under your leadership.
The two seemed to have imagined that scene as well, and they both chuckled foolishly.
The plan to open a branch has been tentatively set, and we're just waiting to choose an auspicious day for the grand opening.
Wang Dong, not wanting to be reminded of his past by his dilapidated home, stayed at Yan Qingqing's house.
Li Xiangbao hadn't been home for a long time, and Xu Shi and Li San Niu were very excited to learn that their son had returned.
The two of them stopped going to Yan Qingqing's house for meals.
Xu and Li Sanniu cooked a delicious meal for Li Xiangbao.
Xu kept piling food onto Li Xiangbao's plate until it was piled up like a small mountain before she stopped.
Li Xiangbao said helplessly, "Mother, don't worry, I'm eating and sleeping well at the shop. You don't need to worry about me."
Upon hearing this, Madam Xu laughed and said, "Of course I know about your situation. Besides, you're the manager of your second aunt's shop. How could your second aunt possibly mistreat you?"
Mom just feels that you're not home all the time, so she inevitably misses you. Even just seeing you eat is good for her.
Sigh, your sister-in-law is pregnant again. I don't know when I'll be able to hold my grandson.
Li Xiangbao: ...
How old is he? He's only thirteen at most. Does his mother already want him to get married and have children?
The key issue is that even if he wanted to, at his age he probably wouldn't have the strength.
Remembering that the shop was full of grown men who would sometimes tell dirty jokes when they had nothing to do, Li Xiangbao felt ashamed and his cheeks turned bright red.
Seeing his son's embarrassment, Li Sanniu quickly came to his rescue, saying, "The child is still young, why are you saying these things?"
Besides, boys should establish their careers before starting a family.
Second Sister-in-law is planning to open a branch store. She wants to entrust Xiang Bao with important responsibilities, so he needs to focus on his business now.
"Once he's successful, he won't have trouble finding a wife."
After listening to Li Sanniu's words, Xu felt that what he said made a lot of sense. So she didn't bring it up again.
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