When Yan Qingqing returned home, this was the scene she saw: a six or seven-year-old child gently coaxing a baby in his arms.
This was also a rare moment when Xiao Mochen let his guard down, his face completely relaxed.
Hearing the noise, Xiao Mochen looked up and saw Yan Qingqing. He was a little embarrassed and said, "Auntie is back. She was making a fuss, so I hugged her."
Xiao Mochen's voice grew softer and softer as he spoke.
Seeing this, Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "You've worked hard, Mo Chen. This girl has started to recognize people. She's fine during the day, but at night she won't let anyone hold her except me."
But she lets you hold her, which shows that this girl likes you as her older brother.
Upon hearing Yan Qingqing's words, Xiao Mochen couldn't help but grin. Being liked by someone, regardless of one's circumstances, is always a source of joy.
Yan Qingqing was exhausted after a busy day. She went to bed early without even having dinner after coaxing the little girl.
Yan Qingqing didn't go to the shop the next day; she felt at ease with Li Xiangping and his brothers around.
Li Xiangping and Li Xiangjian did not return until dark the next day.
As soon as they saw Yan Qingqing, the two reported on the shop's situation that day. Li Xiangping said, "Our shop's business is even better than yesterday."
All the braised food is sold out. This is the money I earned today. Apart from one item that I kept in the shop to keep it running normally, the rest is all here.
"That's ninety taels in total, Mother, please count it."
After taking the silver, Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Since you've all counted it, why should I count it again? Do you think I don't trust you?"
Yan Qingqing was quite confident in the character of these children, after all, she had personally taught them over the past six months.
Yuan Huiniang, who was standing nearby, chimed in, "Why did you all get home so late today? I was worried that business at our shop wasn't doing well and that's why you were late."
Upon hearing Yuan Huiniang's words, Li Xiangjian quickly replied, "We were just worried that our second brother and the others wouldn't be able to handle it, so we helped them process the pig offal before coming back."
Mom, you have no idea how hard my second brother works. When we went there today, they had already prepared the braised offal.
My older brother and I were worried that if this continued, my second brother's health wouldn't be able to handle it.
Li Xiangjian and Li Xiang'an are twins, and although they have different personalities, they have the best relationship among all their siblings.
Although they were all used to physical labor, Li Xiang'an had been physically weak since childhood, so Li Xiangjian's concerns were not unfounded.
Yan Qingqing sighed. It seemed that Li Xiang'an hadn't listened to a word she had said to him yesterday.
At this moment, Yan Qingqing suddenly had the idea of buying people, although she didn't want to do it unless absolutely necessary.
In her past life, she had received so many years of education about equality for all, that people were simply divided into different roles. There was no distinction between high and low, noble and base. But once she bought servants, the ideals she had believed in for so many years would collapse.
But she didn't want her eldest son to work himself to the bone and get sick. She also thought that she would need a few loyal people to develop her career in the future.
If we're talking about who people are most loyal to, it's naturally those who hold their lives in their hands. No matter how much profit or money you have, the prerequisite is that you're alive to spend it.
Having made up her mind, Yan Qingqing still needed to think it over carefully. Besides, there was no rush; even if she wanted to buy someone, she planned to wait until after the New Year.
Before she knew it, Yan Qingqing had been thinking a bit too much. After Li Xiangjian finished rambling on, Yan Qingqing said, "Go and call your third uncle and Xiangbao over!"
Upon hearing this, Li Xiangjian stood up and went to find Li Sanniu.
Li Xiangping looked at Yan Qingqing and asked, "Mother, are you planning to use Uncle Three and the others?"
Yan Qingqing nodded and said, "Yes, after observing for this period of time, I think your third uncle's family are all capable people."
Your third uncle is different from Li Daniu; he knows how to assess situations and is very insightful. Your third aunt is also intelligent.
However, I have a higher opinion of Xiang Bao; he's so mature and composed for his age.
Li Xiangping nodded in agreement. Her mother was always right about people, so if her mother said that her third uncle's family was reliable, then there was no problem.
Soon Li Sanniu arrived with Li Xiangbao.
When Li Sanniu saw Yan Qingqing, he smiled and asked, "Second Sister-in-law, what brings you here so late?"
Yan Qingqing didn't mince words and said directly, "My third brother came back today and told me that business at the shop is quite good. The younger ones are too busy to handle it all, and I also have a lot of things to do at home. I wonder if my third brother and Xiang Bao would be willing to go to the shop to help out."
Before Li Sanniu could answer, Li Xiangbao excitedly raised his little hand and replied, "Yes, yes! Auntie, I'm willing to go."
Yan Qingqing glanced at Li Sanniu again, and Li Sanniu quickly said, "I'm willing to go, oh my, Second Sister-in-law, you don't know how delicious the braised chicken and roast duck are. Just smelling the aroma is worth it."
Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Don't worry, there will definitely be enough roast chicken and duck later."
I just want to make it clear that helping out at the shop during this time will definitely be tiring, so you two should be prepared.
Especially since Xiang Bao is so young, San Niu, you need to keep a close eye on him. Don't let him become like that hothead second brother, who's only interested in money.
Upon hearing this, Li Xiangbao quickly replied, "Second Aunt, I'm not afraid of being tired, and besides, I'm not young anymore."
"Wang Dong isn't even as old as me, and he can do it. I'm sure I can too."
Yan Qingqing sighed and said, "Wang Dong is a helpless child who can only rely on himself, but you are different."
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. When we get to the shop, you'll learn seriously from your second brother."
Upon hearing this, Li Xiangbao quickly promised that he would definitely study hard.
On the third night, Li Xiang'an returned. Yan Qingqing noticed that his excited expression was abnormal and told him to sit down and rest for a while.
Li Xiang'an said nonchalantly, "Mom, I'm fine. We feel much more relaxed now that Uncle San and Xiang Bao are gone."
I was planning to stay there and keep watch, but my third uncle sent me back.
Our business has been really good these past three days; we've already made almost three hundred taels.
"Mother, I've never felt so excited before. Watching the money flow in like water, I can't help but want to earn more and more."
Yan Qingqing felt somewhat helpless. Although everyone wanted to make money, she felt that Li Xiang'an was a bit obsessed.
Perhaps feeling that he had gone too far, Li Xiang'an adjusted his emotions and said, "Mother, don't worry, I've kept everything you said in mind. That's why I came back today to get some rest."
Yan Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief. If Li Xiang'an had remained in this excited state, she would have really considered whether to knock him unconscious and force him to shut down.
The next day, Li Xiang'an got up early to deliver goods to the shop, and Yan Qingqing was thinking about whether to find a way to let him rest at home for two days.
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