Chapter 377 378. Making a fool of oneself
Seeing that so many shops had been acquired, Jin Qianqian's subordinates couldn't sit still anymore.
This is a great opportunity for them. Perhaps more accountants and shopkeepers will emerge from among them.
Liu Qingmei, the housekeeper, once again ran to Jin Qianqian, holding back her laughter.
"She's being praised again," Lichun said with a smile, but his hands were busy as he quickly helped Jin Qianqian to put her hair up.
Liu Qingmei did not hide it, "They want me to say a few good words for them in front of the lady, and see if I can win a position for myself."
These people were able to compliment my plain appearance to the utmost.
Although I am aware that these people all have ulterior motives, who doesn't want to hear nice words?
Jin Qianqian picked up the hairpin, put it on her head, and looked at herself in the mirror. "Tell them not to think about it for now, just follow the shopkeepers and learn more skills. When we really need them, I will not forget them."
I used to think of letting them take turns to work, but now the plan has to change. If and when these talents really get to the local places, they will be of great use.
"Madam, we have bought so many shops, we can't just leave them there empty." Qinglan's eyes were particularly bright, "If we open the shops for business one day earlier, we can also earn more income."
Every time Qinglan thought of those empty shops, she couldn't calm down. She kept wondering what tricks the lady would use this time.
Jin Qianqian shook her head. "These shops won't be able to open. Zhuangzi, have you sent someone to check them out?"
Qinglan was a little disappointed, but she also knew that her mistress had other plans. "I have asked someone to check it out. Although the farm is so big, it seems that the water supply is not that convenient."
What they were talking about now was the small farm they were going to buy later. No matter how many thoughts Jin Qianqian had before, she had to put them aside for the time being.
“Let someone clean it up first, and we’ll come back and make the arrangements.
You and Qingzhu should remember to sort out the accounts for this period of time. I still need them."
Qinglan: "Yes."
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early morning
Dressed in new clothes, Jin Qianqian came to the yard where Li Cuicui lived and found Gu Yuanshui and Gu Lehuan were already standing there.
After greeting each other, they surrounded Li Cuicui and went to the dining hall.
"The seventh son is out again." Li Cuicui asked casually when she didn't see her seventh son. She knew that Gu Wenheng had to go to work every day.
Jin Qianqian, "I have to go out early in the morning every day. I wanted to come over and say hello to mom, but I was afraid of disturbing your rest, so I gave up."
"It's not easy for the seventh son either," Li Cuicui said, looking at her fourth son, "You were busy until so late yesterday, how did you get things done when you came back?"
Gu Yuanshui glanced at Jin Qianqian, looking somewhat depressed, "I have been to many places, but I haven't seen a place suitable for opening a tofu workshop.
I went around the countryside again and found that even farmhouses were not available for rent. It is really difficult here.”
Jin Qianqian, "..."
Li Cuicui looked at her grandson again, "Le Huan, what about you?"
This kid did come back quite early, but he was hiding in his room the whole time, and even the food was brought in by the servants.
Gu Lehuan also glanced at Jin Qianqian and whispered, "Grandson, go out again later."
Jin Qianqian, "..."
Before speaking, do you two look at what you mean?
Jin Qianqian never makes things difficult for herself when she can't figure it out, so she asks the housekeeper to bring in the two servants she bought yesterday.
"They are both familiar with Shangjing. Let them stay with you from now on, so that you can have someone to serve you if you need anything."
Gu Yuanshui is currently short of manpower, so he naturally won't be polite to Jin Qianqian, "Thank you, Seventh Brother and Sister-in-law."
Gu Lehuan had never used servants before, and couldn't accept it all at once. He waved his hand quickly, "Aunt Qi, I don't need it. I can handle anything myself."
Jin Qianqian, "It makes us feel more at ease if someone follows us when we go out."
Li Cuicui was worried about her grandson wandering around alone, "Since it's your seventh aunt's gift, you should accept it. It will make us feel more at ease if someone follows us."
Gu Lehuan thanked him repeatedly, had some breakfast, and then went out with his people again.
Jin Qianqian accompanied Li Cuicui for a walk in the backyard and also talked about Gu Lehuan.
"I don't know who this kid went to see? But I saw that he was worried these past two days. Did he have trouble meeting people?"
Jin Qianqian, "When the child grows up, he will have his own ideas. Maybe he will bring a granddaughter-in-law back to you in the future."
When she heard about the granddaughter-in-law who was brought back directly, Li Cuicui thought of the troublesome Song Xiuniang, "It is still necessary to have the elders in the family help to check when finding a daughter-in-law. Otherwise, if another troublemaker is found, your second brother will never have a peaceful life."
Jin Qianqian, "..."
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Gu Lehuan brought He Chun, the servant who had just been assigned to him, and once again came to the door of Xu Nuoya.
Looking at the closed door, Gu Lehuan mustered up the courage to walk over and knock on it.
He Chun on the side quickly said, "Master Huan, let me do it!"
Gu Lehuan shook his head, "Nothing."
When the door opened from the inside, Da Zhuang's familiar face appeared in front of him.
"Young Master Gu?" Da Zhuang didn't expect that the person knocking on the door so early in the morning would be Gu Lehuan. He could only leave without saying a word yesterday. Why did he come here so early in the morning?
"I want to see Mr. Xu." Gu Lehuan said after taking a deep breath.
Xu Nuo never expected to see Gu Lehuan again.
Although she heard Da Zhuang mention it yesterday, she just thought that the other party was just passing by the door. She didn't expect him to come to her door today.
Looking at Gu Lehuan now, maybe he hasn't done anything for a while, his face has become paler and he has gained some weight.
With the brocade clothes and servants following him, if they were on the street, she would not dare to go up and say hello.
Thinking of his current situation, Xu Nuo suppressed his thoughts and said with a smile, "It is said that when a man has been away for three days, he should be looked at with new eyes. This is really true. It seems that Master Gu has been living well these days."
"Mr. Xu, please stop making fun of me," Gu Lehuan breathed a sigh of relief. He could still joke around, which meant he wasn't being too formal with her.
"Why are you here today? Do you want to buy something?" Thinking about the fact that the shop has not been open for a few days, Xu Nuo started talking about business.
Gu Lehuan had never thought about this. "We have moved to Fu County now. My mother is in charge of all the family affairs. I will ask her if she needs anything and then come to see Mr. Xu."
Xu Nuo was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing, "The distance between the two places is too far, if you buy from me, it really won't be cost-effective.
It seems that I can’t do this business with Master Gu.”
Gu Lehuan then realized what he had just said and scratched his head anxiously. How could he have made such a joke?
(End of this chapter)
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