Chapter 28 It's All Business
The Earl of Gongning's Mansion.
"Madam has become more kind after getting married! She said she didn't want to get involved in the affairs outside the capital anymore, but in the end she still took action!" Yan'er said with a smile.
Chun Jing echoed, "Madam has a sharp tongue but a kind heart. She thinks everything through and makes plans before she acts!"
"That's right! Now these women and children have learned a skill and can make a living in the future!" Yan'er nodded, killing three birds with one stone!
Chun Jing exclaimed, "Madam is truly amazing! It just so happens that the current fashions are all about simple styles, so they can easily learn how to do it, and there's no need to worry about our Pu family's tricks being learned!"
The two of them chattered back and forth, making a lively noise, and were full of admiration for Pu Qiongzhi.
"No, no," Pu Qiongzhi shook her head, drawing some attention away from the account book. She smiled and explained to the two of them, "Jun Moxiao makes jewelry. Women and children are delicate and gentle, and that's how they can create exquisite jewelry!"
The lively discussion between the two was poured cold water by her.
Yan'er still didn't give up, "Then our Pu family wants to recruit workers, there are so many experienced masters!"
"Yes! Madam, you recruit these people, and they all have to learn from scratch!" Chunjing also thought that Madam was hard-mouthed but soft-hearted.
Pu Qiongzhi flipped a page in the account book in her hand. "This way, I can pay less wages! By the way, I can also gain some fame! Why not do it?"
After quickly reading through the account book, Pu Qiongzhi stood up while the two maids looked petrified.
"Alright! No matter what, Pei Wanqing's reputation among the people is probably going to be ruined this time!"
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"Shopkeeper Qiao, how are you finding the craftsman?" Pu Qiongzhi came to the shop early in the morning.
"Young Master, I've done some careful research and I've found that there are quite a few craftsmen in the capital. However, the most famous is a master named Han Suzi." Shopkeeper Qiao sighed at this point, "There are also Master Meng and Master Zhang, who are also extremely outstanding."
"I've asked for the price, and Master Meng's offer is very reasonable. However, several restaurants in Beijing are based on his designs, and there's nothing new about them. I'm afraid it won't meet your requirements."
"Master Zhang is a skilled craftsman who has drawn blueprints for the royal family. However, he always charges exorbitant prices, and his drawings are also intricate and ornate, which may increase the cost..."
"Also, I heard his blueprints are too flashy and impractical. They require special materials to be built, otherwise they might not withstand the elements."
Pu Qiongzhi listened for a long time and frowned. "Our budget is limited. If we really need to spend a lot of money, we must do it all at once. What about this Master Han Suzi you mentioned?"
"This master has a very strange personality and he won't draw for others easily! But no one has ever seen what he looks like, let alone where he lives." Shopkeeper Qiao felt it was a pity when he said this.
Pu Qiongzhi calmed down and said, "You should find some people in the martial arts world and ask if they can find the whereabouts of this Han Suzi."
"Ten days is the limit. If we still can't find him, we'll settle on Master Zhang."
"Then I'll send some more people." Shopkeeper Qiao used to run a related shop, so he naturally knew that the appearance of the restaurant determined its tone, and he didn't want to be vague about this matter.
After handing over the affairs here, Pu Qiongzhi went to Wutong Academy again.
Today, Wutong Academy has been moved into another house.
Uncle Yang said that this house was the dowry of the late marquisate, and it was left to their uncle.
Originally, Pu Qiongzhi wanted to find another house, but Uncle Yang said that the former Marquise would certainly be happy for her grandson to study hard, so this house would be perfect for a library.
Since he said so, Pu Qiongzhi couldn't refuse anymore. After all, she could save a lot of money.
The house had always been cleaned and tidied, so the library was quickly established.
The bookstore opens today.
Chang Xinyuan personally sent her an invitation to be a witness.
As soon as Pu Qiongzhi got off the carriage, she saw a lot of people standing at the gate of the library looking at her.
"Mr. Wen Shu'an, you are finally here!" Chang Xinyuan took two steps forward.
Pu Qiongzhi took a few steps closer and said, "I'm not late, am I? I'm sorry for wasting your time."
"No, no. We are just about to start setting off firecrackers!" Chang Xinyuan smiled and asked people to light the firecrackers.
There was a crackling sound, and many people came over to see what was going on.
"These are the ten teachers I promised you. I brought two more." Luo Simo explained.
Pu Qiongzhi saw that she was indeed in good spirits and spirits. "The headmaster's words are as good as gold. I am naturally relieved. From now on, I will trouble you to take good care of the library, the teachers and students."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to visit you often. If there's anything, please send someone to the Bo's Mansion to let me know."
"In that case, why don't I summarize the situation in a book at the end of each month and hand it to you." Luo Simo was a careful person and immediately came up with a plan.
Only then did she realize that with money, everything would fall into place smoothly. She had to beg for mercy before, but now she could finally hold her head high and feel proud!
Everyone can come back to teach and educate to make a living without having to worry about all kinds of trivial matters, just like being redeemed from a pawnshop.
Pu Qiongzhi looked up at the plaque hanging high above the door.
If a young man from here can become a marquis or a prime minister, then she will have made her money back!
"Aunt, you're here!" Nangong Jiayu ran to her side, her eyes full of admiration and trust.
Pu Qiongzhi looked down at the little guy. He finally had some flesh on his face and had grown taller.
"Has Yu'er been well behaved today? Have you learned all your lessons clearly?" she asked.
Nangong Jiayu blushed, "Of course! What you said was so interesting, I understood it all at once!"
"Oh? Brother Yu likes the teachers here?" Pu Qiongzhi smiled and took his hand, said goodbye to the teachers, and got on the carriage.
On the way back, Nangong Jiayu told Pu Qiongzhi everything that happened that day, and the little girl was very excited.
Pu Qiongzhi was thinking about Han Suzi's matter and was a little absent-minded.
"Aunt? Aunt, are you tired?" Nangong Jiayu noticed that she was in a daze and asked carefully.
Pu Qiongzhi came back to her senses and shook her head, "Yu'er, auntie is not tired. Auntie was just thinking about something. Sorry, I didn't hear you."
"It doesn't matter! Aunt, have you encountered any difficulties?" Nangong Jiayu asked with some confusion.
Pu Qiongzhi smiled and touched his little face. "Auntie was looking for someone, but couldn't find him, so she was lost in thought and neglected Yu Ge'er. How about this, Auntie buy you some candied fruit as an apology?"
"Preserved fruit!" Nangong Jiayu's eyes lit up, "Brother Yu has never eaten it!"
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