Early on the third day, several oxcarts loaded with jars slowly entered Canghe Village. Some villagers who got up early were curious when they saw so many oxcarts stopping in front of Yan Qingqing's house. They were all talking about what big business the Li family was going to do this time, buying so many jars all at once. Could it be for pickling vegetables?
However, everyone thought it was unlikely. Pickling vegetables was something that most farmers knew how to do, and it wasn't expensive, so why would they buy so many jars?
Ah Da was waiting at the door early in the morning. After both parties checked the receipts and counted the goods, they started moving the jars inside.
After all the jars were moved, A-Da collected the final payment from Yuan Hui-niang and paid it to the delivery person, agreeing to deliver the second batch in ten days.
As the sun rose, Yan Qingqing taught several unskilled women in the empty courtyard how to make salted duck eggs and preserved eggs. The steps were actually very simple, and they learned them after Yan Qingqing demonstrated them only once. Yan Qingqing instructed them to put fifty finished duck eggs in a jar, seal it, and place it in an empty house.
After Yan Qingqing taught them, she handed the place over to Yuan Huiniang. The mushroom cultivation workshop and food processing workshop were soon completed, and she was going to do the pre-production preparations.
Yan Qingqing first sent someone to invite Jia, Wei Laosan's daughter-in-law, while she went to the village chief's house.
Li Kaishan was chatting with Jiao Shi when Jiao Shi said, "You're just too proud. Da Kui has been idle at home for so long. You should at least find him some work to do."
Li Kaishan replied, "He's about to have a grandson, and he still wants his old man to worry about him. How can he be so shameless?"
Jiao replied helplessly, "You're so old, why are you getting angry with him? I'm thinking you should go find Qingqing. Her family has built so many workshops, surely there's a job that's suitable for Da Kui."
Li Kaishan glanced at him and snorted coldly, "That's a woman's view. Qingqing's business is so big now, she must have her own principles. Have you forgotten what happened to Tie Tou's family? That was probably the only time their family used connections and almost caused a big problem."
"How am I supposed to talk to her? If she gives me face and something happens later, I'll lose all face. If she doesn't give me face, I'll still lose all face."
Jiao Shi, still unwilling to give up, said, "Qingqing has always respected you. How could she possibly refuse to give you face?"
Li Kaishan glanced at him and said, "Don't forget how I became this village chief. Alright, keep your little schemes to yourself, or you'll become a laughingstock."
Jiao was also somewhat discouraged upon hearing this. There was nothing she could do if Li Kaishan was unwilling. In truth, it was her family who owed Yan Qingqing a favor.
Just then, Yan Qingqing's voice came from behind: "Is Auntie home?"
Upon hearing Yan Qingqing's voice, Jiao immediately perked up and came out to greet her with a smile, saying, "Yes, yes, you're here to see your uncle, right? He's inside."
After saying that, he was about to call Li Kaishan out.
Yan Qingqing quickly stopped her, saying, "Auntie, don't bother. I'm not looking for Uncle Village Chief; I'm here to see Da Kui."
Jiao's eyes lit up when she heard this. They had just been talking about Da Kui, and now Yan Qingqing had come to their door. Could it be that...? Jiao dared not think any further. At this moment, Li Kaishan also came out and said, "He just went to the fields. Please sit for a while and I will go and call him."
Li Da Kui attended school for a few years when he was young, but he got into a fight at school and was injured. Although he recovered, he was left with a chronic illness. Despite his big and strong appearance, he couldn't do physical labor.
Because he was literate, he worked as an accountant for others for a few years before he became illiterate. However, the competition has become more intense in recent years, and since he didn't have much formal education, he was gradually phased out.
Back in Canghe Village, Yan Qingqing could only do light work. While chatting with Jiao Shi, Li Kaishan quickly called Li Da Kui over.
As soon as Li Da Kui entered the door and saw Yan Qing Qing, he grinned and said, "Second Sister-in-law, you were looking for me?"
Yan Qingqing smiled and nodded, saying, "Didn't you ask your second sister-in-law a few days ago if there was any suitable work for you? I called you here today specifically to talk about this."
Li Da Kui was very excited when he heard this. He had just mentioned it casually and didn't really have high hopes, but he didn't expect Yan Qingqing to take it to heart.
She asked, somewhat incredulously, "Really, Second Sister-in-law?"
Li Kaishan casually slapped Li Da Kui on the back of the head and scolded him, "Your second sister-in-law came to visit in person, so how could it be fake? When did you, you brat, go and bother your second sister-in-law behind my back? How many times have I told you not to cause trouble for your second sister-in-law?"
Li Kaishan spoke with a righteous expression, but the smile hidden in his eyes betrayed him; he was also worried about Li Da Kui day and night.
Li Da Kui scratched his head and chuckled twice at Li Kai Shan.
Yan Qingqing watched the interaction between the father and son but didn't expose them. She just smiled and said, "Uncle Village Chief, don't be angry. I came to find Da Kui because I thought this job was suitable for him."
My food processing plant will be completed soon, but I'm short of a purchasing agent. I think Da Kui would be a good fit.
Li Da Kui became even more excited upon hearing this. He used to be an accountant, which wasn't a proper job, but being a purchasing agent now would suit him perfectly.
Although Yan Qingqing was willing to give Li Da Kui a chance, she still made it clear beforehand: "Everyone knows that procurement is a lucrative job, but you know that I have never tolerated any dishonesty."
I trust Da Kui's character, but no one can guarantee that they'll always uphold their principles. If Da Kui works hard, I certainly won't mistreat you, but if you... I don't want something like Tie Tou's situation to happen again.
Before Li Da Kui could speak after Yan Qingqing finished speaking, Li Kaishan said, "Don't worry, if Da Kui dares to be ungrateful and seek personal gain, not only you, but I will not let him off the hook. I will definitely kick him out of the family."
Li Da Kui and Jiao Shi also repeatedly assured each other that they would never do anything so ungrateful.
Seeing that the whole family was vouching for him, Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Uncle, Aunt, you don't need to do this. I definitely believe Da Kui. I'm just saying this upfront just in case."
Da Kui, the workshop will be completed soon. I plan to buy some beans first. You can buy them in the nearby villages now. The price can be the same as selling them to the shops. If the quality is good, you can pay an extra coin.
As for the quantity, take as much as you can.
Upon hearing this, Li Da Kui felt that Yan Qingqing was indeed a person who did big business, actually wanting as much as she could get, so he quickly agreed, and his job as a purchasing agent officially started today.
Just as Yan Qingqing finished her discussion with Li Da Kui, her maid Ruyi came over to report that guests had arrived at the house. Yan Qingqing knew it was Jia Shi, so she gave her a few more brief instructions and then went home with Ruyi.
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