Chapter 158: Selection
The Cui family's teahouse has been seen by the people coming and going since the foundation was laid, but since the roof was completed, there has been a layer of cloth surrounding the outside of the building. The less they can see, the more curious they are, and the curiosity of the people is aroused day by day.
When people are curious, they will pay attention. As soon as the job notice is posted, people will come to take a look.
Someone who could read took the initiative to read the contents of the paper to the onlookers:
"Recruitment Inspiration:
This restaurant opened on an auspicious day in the market outside the city, with red tiles and green walls, bamboo shadows and tea smoke. Today, we sincerely invite like-minded people to brew fragrant tea together and entertain guests under the gentle breeze and bright moon.
Urgent need for talent:
Two tea doctors: well versed in the tea ceremony, able to identify water and utensils, with steady hands and a calm mind.
He can recite the classics of tea ceremony and treats guests with humility like spring.
The monthly salary is three taels of silver, and the reward is calculated separately.
Ten waiters: five men and five women, under twenty years old, with a dignified appearance, eloquent speech, and the ability to memorize the list of refreshments.
Two taels of silver per month, including food and accommodation.
A handyman: diligent in sweeping the yard, capable of carrying charcoal, one tael of silver per month, and tea gifts on festivals.
At noon on the 15th, those interested are welcome to come to Cui's Girls' School in Yahou Lane for a detailed discussion."
As soon as the man finished reading the job advertisement, someone in the crowd raised a question, "Why are waiters hiring women? What can women do? Why are they not at home taking care of their husbands and children and showing up in public?"
Upon hearing this, the person who had just read the job announcement to everyone spoke up, "Haha, brother, may I ask which landlord family in the county you belong to? You appear to be very wealthy. I'm sure the women in your family are very blessed, staying indoors all day, waiting to be served by maids and servants."
The content of this person's words seemed to be a compliment, but his tone and expression almost wrote the words "I'm mocking you" on his face.
Looking at the man who just spoke, although his clothes were clean, they were not silk or satin, and it was obvious that his family was not very wealthy.
In ordinary people's homes, the whole family is mobilized to support the whole family. Men do men's work, women do housework, and do all kinds of work such as going to the fields to plant rice. If, as he said, they cannot show their faces in public, the whole family will not be able to survive.
He didn't expect that he would be interrupted after just saying a few words. The man was embarrassed and wanted to leave but was unwilling to do so. He could only stand there muttering and complaining.
But the people gathered here didn't have enough energy to devote to him. Everyone was discussing the contents of the job notice. Even if they didn't have a suitable candidate at home, they were still thinking about their relatives and friends.
"Oh, my third aunt's third son is well-educated and hardworking. He wants to come to the county to find work these days. I have to go back and inform them."
"I don't know if my girl can do the job of waiter."
There was a woman who wanted to let her daughter try it out, but she was a little hesitant. She discussed with the people around her, "My girl is sixteen this year. I want her to do some work to build up her courage, so that she won't get married and be controlled by her in-laws. I just don't know if this teahouse is reliable."
Don't let an innocent girl go in there and attract all kinds of gossip.
Upon hearing this, someone pointed to the words "Cui's Women's School" at the bottom of the job posting and said, "Sister-in-law, do you know Cui's Women's School? The two female teachers there have been praised by the current Empress Dowager.
The girls' school teaches serious skills that can help girls make a living. Your daughter can rest assured working in her teahouse."
As soon as the man finished speaking, several women in the crowd disappeared.
In less than a day, most of the households in the town knew that the newly built building outside the city was hiring.
Cui Qingyi originally wanted to select people outside the teahouse, but then she thought that it was very noisy outside the city and that if she interviewed there, she might be watched by the people, which would cause unnecessary trouble.
Moreover, the day after tomorrow is the girls' school's holiday, so the classroom is empty, which is perfect for the interview.
Early in the morning, Cui Qingyi and Konjac set out in high spirits.
Some time ago, Qiao Yishi bought a horse-drawn carriage. Now, whenever he has nothing to do, he is responsible for picking up and dropping off Cui Qingyi when she goes out.
Sitting in the spacious carriage, Cui Qingyi felt a little emotional. It turned out that no matter what era it was, cars were a necessity.
Originally thinking they had arrived early enough, Cui Qingyi even wanted to lean on the carriage wall to take a nap, but Qiao Yishi stopped the carriage before they reached the girls' school.
Konjac heard some noisy noise outside and stuck his head out to see, but then quickly retracted his head.
She hadn't figured out what was happening outside, but someone in the queue had already noticed her and said, "Hey, the teacher from the girls' school is here, make way, clear the way."
Cui Qingyi was also awakened by the noise. She lifted the car curtain and looked inside, her heart pounding. "Wow, were people in ancient times also so crazy about finding jobs?"
The carriage couldn't go in, so Cui Qingyi and Konjac had to get off. Qiao Yishi drove the carriage back the way it had come. Before leaving, he still worriedly reminded Konjac, "Be careful, I'll be right there."
There was no place to park the carriage at the girls' school, so he had to drive the carriage back home.
Konjac found his worried look somewhat amusing, "It's okay, we're already behind the county government office, nothing will happen."
Because there were so many people coming, Cui Qingyi and Konjac hurried to move out the table and sat in the yard to start working.
Patrol officers from the county government came in waves with swords hanging from their arms, making the hooligans who had wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to cause some trouble want to run away with their tails between their legs.
The interview went very smoothly. The tea doctors who were finally chosen were all middle-aged men in their forties. They quoted classics and knew everything about the tea ceremony. Cui Qingyi couldn't be more satisfied.
As for the waiter, Cui Qingyi didn't expect that someone would use the back door.
A runner in the county government office recommended his sister to Cui Qingyi during a break. The girl stood in line obediently, and when she saw Cui Qingyi looking at her, she lowered her eyes a little embarrassedly.
"Mr. Cui, my sister is sixteen this year. If you think she's suitable, you can keep her here to do some work. If not, that's fine. Don't make it difficult for you."
Since you came to ask for it yourself, Cui Qingyi couldn't refuse at all.
As the saying goes, it is easier to meet the King of Hell than to deal with the little devils. Sometimes, the interpersonal relationships of seemingly insignificant people will affect the development of things more. Cui Qingyi is unwilling to have conflicts with these yamen runners unless it is absolutely necessary.
"Okay, then I'll test you carefully. If you're not suitable, I won't give you this face. Let's be frank, you can't be slacking when working for me. If you have such a temper, I won't keep you here."
The yamen runner patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, Mr. Cui, my sister is very hardworking and has been cooking since she was eight or nine years old."
Fortunately, there was only one person who got in through the back door, so Cui Qingyi only asked a few questions and decided on the person. Finally, she notified all those who passed the interview to gather at a teahouse outside the city early tomorrow morning and that was it.
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