Looking at the twenty-six people standing neatly in the courtyard, Lin Yun felt both happy and a little stifled.
She was originally worried about recruiting staff for her soon-to-open rouge shop, but unexpectedly, the Fourth Prince had arranged for her to have people in advance, all of whom were capable people carefully selected by the Imperial Household Department.
This saved her a lot of trouble. What's frustrating is that it seems she's completely under the Fourth Master's control…
Never mind that, let's deal with the immediate problem first.
Composing herself, Lin Yun smiled slightly and said, "Please follow me."
He led everyone to the front hall and instructed Xiao Tao to fetch paper and pen.
She sat upright at the desk, dipped her brush in ink, and looked up at everyone, saying, "Now that you have all entered my Lin residence, we are all one family."
To facilitate future task assignments, please provide your name, place of origin, and special skills so I can register you all.
Everyone agreed in unison and then stepped forward one by one.
First was Zhang Ping'an, who was about thirty years old, with a calm face and spoke slowly and deliberately.
He stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "This servant is Zhang Ping'an, a native of Zhili. I worked in the accountant's office in the Prince's residence for ten years. I am proficient in bookkeeping and accounting and familiar with business dealings."
Lin Yun nodded, wrote the words "accountant" on the paper, and then asked, "Mr. Zhang, are you familiar with the modern bookkeeping method?"
Zhang Ping'an replied confidently, "Although I have not studied it, I am willing to study it."
Lin Yun smiled with satisfaction, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll teach you in the future."
Zhang Ping'an returned to his position.
Then came a man in his early forties, slightly overweight, with a smile always on his face.
He stepped forward and said, "This servant is Chen Fugui, a native of Jiangnan. In my early years, I traveled all over the country with merchant caravans and have some knowledge of purchasing goods and running shops."
Lin Yun's eyes lit up: "Perfect, I'll leave the shop's management and purchasing to you."
My eldest brother is in charge now, but he lacks some experience. I hope Manager Chen will mentor him. You'll both have work to do then.”
Chen Fugui knew immediately that Miss Lin was going to do something big, so what else could he say?
"Don't worry, Miss, this servant will not hold anything back."
"good."
A young eunuch in his early twenties nimbly stepped forward to pay his respects.
He said respectfully, "This servant, Li Shun, is from the capital. I am skilled in cleaning and tidying, and I have also managed items in the Imperial Household Department's storeroom."
Lin Yun noted: Warehouse keeper, responsible for the daily management of the shop.
"Okay, from now on you will be responsible for registering and keeping the shop's inventory and expenditure details."
"Yes, Miss."
A man in his thirties, with a burly build and a loud voice, said, "This servant is Wang Defa, from Shandong. I know some martial arts and used to be a guard at the Prince's residence."
Lin Yun smiled and said, "Security Captain, there are two guards at home. You can get to know them then. I'll leave the safety of the manor to you."
"Yes, Miss, don't worry."
Wang Defa grew up in the prince's residence, training with his master's martial arts instructors from childhood. He could easily take down ten villains by himself.
The other six were around the same age, in their early twenties, and all could read and do arithmetic.
Lin Yun assigned them to two shops as shop assistants, responsible for greeting customers and recording orders.
Learn first, and you can become a manager later.
There were also five embroiderers, who were originally palace maids from the Imperial Household Department's weaving workshop and were skilled in embroidery.
After a moment's thought, Lin Yun decided to put them in charge of the embroidery work at the clothing shop, and at the same time design the packaging for the rouge shop.
There were also five handymen, who were quick and efficient and responsible for miscellaneous tasks in the mansion.
Lin Yun arranged for them to clean the courtyard and move goods daily, following the manager's instructions.
Lin Yun had the remaining six youngest, clever and obedient youths run errands for her and teach them how to run the shop.
After registration, Lin Yun personally assigned them accommodations and arranged meals.
Everyone was filled with respect for her meticulousness and thoughtfulness.
This second young lady of the Lin family is truly remarkable...
Lin Yun breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, there were many empty rooms in the house, otherwise there really wouldn't be enough room for everyone.
There aren't enough beds, so we'll have to make do with sleeping on the floor tonight. We'll ask the housekeeper, Uncle Liu, to buy some ready-made beds tomorrow.
Fortunately, it's already June, so the weather isn't too cold. Sleeping on the floor won't make you freeze.
As evening fell, Lin Feng returned home and was startled by the sight before him as soon as he stepped into the courtyard.
The courtyard was bustling with people. He pulled aside a familiar servant and asked, "What's going on here?"
The servant respectfully replied, "Young master, these are all the men that Eunuch Su sent today. The young lady is arranging their tasks."
Lin Feng frowned slightly and strode towards the front hall.
Seeing Lin Yun bent over her writing, he asked, "Sister, why are there so many more people in the house all of a sudden?"
Lin Yun looked up and smiled, "They were sent by Fourth Master to help. Our rouge shop is about to open and we're short-handed."
Lin Feng has been trying to figure out who this Fourth Master is these days, and he has been subtly asking his sister, but she has kept quiet about it.
No one suspected the current emperor. How much audacity would that take?
He nodded thoughtfully: "Fourth Master takes special care of his sister."
Lin Yun remained calm: "He values our business."
Lin Feng hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "It's good that my sister knows what's going on."
Before long, Mr. and Mrs. Lin returned from the clothing shop. As soon as they entered, Mrs. Lin exclaimed, "Yun'er, this is…"
Lin Yun quickly stepped forward to explain, "Father, Mother, these are the people that Master Zhao sent to help us."
Lin's father frowned deeply: "Why is Master Zhao acting this way?"
Lin Yun said softly, "The rouge shop needs manpower, and Fourth Master meant well."
Lin's mother held her hand and whispered, "Yun'er, I know you're smart and capable, but...we're just a small family, what if he has ulterior motives?"
Lin Yun reassured her, "Mother, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. With these people here, our business will only get better."
Lin's father sighed, "Well, since they're already here, let's make good use of them."
Lin's mother was still somewhat worried, but seeing her daughter's resolute expression, she said nothing more.
They no longer concern themselves with business matters; Yun'er is a woman of her own mind.
After dinner, Lin Yun gathered the newcomers in the courtyard to offer them encouragement—or rather, to boost their morale.
She announced loudly, "From today onwards, everyone will perform their duties. The rouge shop will open in half a month. The more it sells, the more rewards I will give. I will definitely not treat everyone unfairly, so please make sure you are all well prepared!"
Everyone responded in unison, their fighting spirit high.
I'll give it my all for double my monthly salary!
Lin Yun looked at them, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Although these people were sent by the Fourth Master, she was confident that she would not let them down.
I'm sure I can be a great boss who provides excellent benefits to my employees!
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