“I will pay you ten taels of silver every month. Once you have trained your apprentice, I will give you a share of the profits from every piece of jewelry or furniture you make that is sold.”
This was all part of Gu Lili's plan.
So she didn't hide it, because Gu Lili had to ask the village head for help with finding an apprentice.
I took the opportunity to tell the village headman while I was here today, so I don't have to make a round trip.
Yu Yirou hurriedly shook her head and said, "Lili, you've already paid my tuition, how can you ask for more?"
Teaching one person or teaching a group of people is the same.
Yu Yirou felt she couldn't pay for Gu Lili's tuition again.
As for the profit sharing that Gu Lili mentioned, Yu Yirou had no objection.
"Aunt Rou, just take it. When the time comes, you just need to help me train a group of masters. The effort required to teach one person is different from that required to teach a group of people. Let's make it a deal, so don't refuse anymore."
Gu Lili held Yu Yirou's hand and said.
Yu Yirou thought for a moment, then nodded helplessly in agreement.
She couldn't help but think to herself, "I wonder which of my ancestors' graves is emitting auspicious smoke, that she has such good luck."
They met Gu Lili, who helped them and their daughter escape from dire straits.
They were also given their own home.
Once the house is built, I will definitely recarve the ancestral tablets and worship them.
Of course, she would do her best to fulfill the tasks assigned to her by Gu Lili.
Having persuaded Yu Yirou, Gu Lili took out the things she had brought from Jiangdu.
A pipe, it's for the village head.
There are also some unique foods from Jiangdu.
"Grandpa Village Head, this is something I brought back for you from Jiangdu," Gu Lili said, handing the items to Grandpa Village Head.
The village head was at a loss for words, not expecting that Gu Lili would bring him a gift from so far away.
"You silly child, why did you go to all that trouble to buy me things from so far away? Honestly!"
Although the village head was uttering words of reproach, his smile was practically reaching his ears.
He knew that this was a gift that Gu Lili had specially bought to thank him for taking care of her and her brother.
Gu Lili is just like her parents; she knows how to be grateful.
I don't want Gu Jingsheng to disregard everything for the sake of profit.
Grandpa Village Head wiped his hands on his clothes and, with sharp eyes, took the pipe that Gu Lili had bought from a pile of gifts with both hands.
"I'll take this as a gift! You can take the rest back to your younger siblings!"
As the village head spoke, he waved his hand, signaling Gu Lili to take the food back.
Gu Lili refused to comply. Seeing that the village head wouldn't take the food, she simply placed all the food she was holding on the table.
"Oh, Grandpa Village Head, don't try to refuse me. My family has already bought some too. I brought this especially for you, so please keep it for yourselves!"
Gu Lili's biggest fear is this kind of social obligation, where you have to give a gift and then keep pushing and shoving it back and forth.
Fortunately, the village head did not refuse this time, and sighed with a helpless smile.
"Oh! You're such a filial child! Then Grandpa will accept you! It's kind of you to still remember me!"
Seeing that the village head did not refuse, Gu Lili secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
This is why Gu Lili didn't give the gift as soon as she entered the door.
If the village head takes forever to pass the buck, it will be noon by then.
The village head admired the pipe in his hand, becoming more and more fond of it.
The pipe was a ready-made product that Yu Yirou bought, and then she used her skillful hands to inlay mother-of-pearl with a bamboo pattern on it.
It looks very exquisite, and it shines even brighter under the sunlight.
"Lili, this pipe is so exquisite! I almost don't want to use it. I wonder which skilled craftsman made it!" Grandpa Village Head praised.
Looking at the texture of this bamboo, I feel like I've seen it somewhere before.
After thinking for a long time, the village head still couldn't remember where he had seen him before.
He sighed inwardly, realizing he was really getting old and couldn't remember anything anymore.
Since I can't think of anything, I might as well stop thinking about it.
Gu Lili nodded and looked at Yu Yirou with a smile, "This pipe was made by Aunt Rou!"
The village head looked up and gave Yu Yirou an appreciative look.
"Madam Yu, you are truly remarkable!" praised the village head.
Although this woman is physically disabled, her skills are remarkable.
In this world, it's clear how important it is to have a skill.
He just heard it: Gu Lili was willing to give Yu Yirou ten taels of silver a month.
It seems like she's going to teach some kind of apprenticeship, probably someone who will learn this craft from Yu Yirou.
I'll ask Gu Lili later if she wants to become an apprentice. If she can afford the tuition, I'll let Dazhu learn too.
Or it would be good to let Dazhu's wife learn it!
Even when not building houses for others, one can still make a living with this skill.
Yu Yirou said somewhat embarrassedly and modestly, "Village head, please don't praise me. I'm just showing off my limited skills."
The village head shook his head upon hearing this.
"I'm an old man, and I don't praise people easily, so please don't be modest, Madam Yu."
Seeing that she had started this process, Gu Lili simply explained her purpose.
"Grandpa Village Head, I'd like to ask Uncle Dazhu to help me with Aunt Rou's house. I have another matter to ask you for help with."
The village head was a little curious, wondering what kind of help Gu Lili needed.
Gu Lili didn't mince words and said directly, "It's what I just told Madam Yu, that I need her to teach a group of people how to inlay mother-of-pearl."
The village head's eyes lit up when he heard this.
It seems I don't need to ask Gu Lili anymore.
"This is just a casual matter, but I don't know what your requirements are, Lili? How much is the tuition if you become an apprentice?" Grandpa Village Head asked.
I'm sure there are quite a few people in Shijiazhuang who want to learn a trade.
This is a good thing.
Gu Lili smiled and shook her head. "Just like when I learned embroidery, I won't charge tuition. I'll provide food and lodging. However, after you learn it, you must stay and work for me for ten years. Once you've learned it, you'll receive a monthly salary."
It's not that Gu Lili is mercenary; she's giving them free lessons in a trade. If they learn it and then run away, wouldn't she be at a huge disadvantage?
Gu Lili can be kind, but she must have principles.
The village headman was even happier when he heard that tuition was free.
"Then see if your Uncle Dazhu or Auntie can learn it?" the village head asked tentatively.
Ten years of hard work didn't go to waste; we made money.
I don't need to stay at Gu Lili's house anymore, but I'll save on three meals a day. No matter how you look at it, it's all earned by the apprentice.
"This task requires patience and meticulousness, and I think Aunt Dazhu has quite a bit of patience."
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