Chapter 543545. Questioning
Watching the ship sail away, Gu Wenheng had no time to delay here any longer. The autumn grain would be stored in the warehouse soon, and no mistakes could be made at this time.
Jin Qianqian is also going to the restaurant today to see the newly hired waiter, hoping that as Mingnian said, he has struck gold this time.
"Madam, you got up so early today. Do you want to go back home and rest for a while?" Lichun helped to place the pillow so that Jin Qianqian could lean on it just right.
Jin Qianqian, "It's okay. Now that we're out, we should take care of everything. I'm tired of the food in the mansion these days, so let's go to Tianfu Restaurant to see if their cooking skills have improved during this time."
Lichun smiled and said, "When we get back, the two young masters will complain again."
Jin Qianqian felt a headache just thinking about it, "Take someone back to pick him up later, otherwise we won't have peace when we return home."
The eldest brother is easier to talk to, and you can reason with him, but Gu Bencan is different. He will definitely grab my hand and cry his heart out.
Lichun smiled and agreed, "Should we inform the adults?"
Jin Qianqian shook her head. "How can he have so much time these days? Let's ask the shop assistants to send a table of food over later, as a reward for their hard work these days."
"Madam, you are really thoughtful. I guess I will have to thank Lord He and his family again next time I meet them."
Jin Qianqian, "It's been difficult for the three of them. Their families haven't come over for such a long time, and the entire backyard is taken care of by the servant. How can they have any delicious meals?"
Jin Qianqian had a good impression of He Gaofei and the other three, and the backyard was also relatively quiet.
Unlike some officials who let their wives serve their parents-in-law at home, they themselves brought their beautiful concubines to take office and lived a free and easy life.
In addition, although they each have their own little thoughts, they are not confused at all when it comes to political affairs, which saves Gu Wenheng a lot of worries, so she naturally wants to make more friends with them.
The carriage sped all the way to Tianfu Restaurant. It was not yet lunchtime and the waiters were busy setting up the tables and chairs.
Seeing the familiar carriage parked at the door, a waiter quickly ran inside to inform the shopkeeper.
Ming Nian and Yu Min were now asking Wang Li for information, wanting to find out who else nearby was familiar with water.
When Ming Nian heard that the lady of the host family was coming, he did not dare to delay and immediately brought people to greet her.
"Madam," Mingnian and Yu Min stood respectfully aside waiting to be sent.
Jin Qianqian looked at the restaurant and said, "Thank you for your hard work!"
After saying that, he looked at the stranger behind him and said, "This is the one you just recruited."
"Yes," Ming Nian slightly moved aside to allow Wang Li to appear in front of the lady, "This is our master, hurry up and greet the lady."
Wang Li just took a look at the beginning, and kept his head down afterwards, not daring to offend the other party.
Now that the shopkeeper Mingnian had spoken, he hurriedly performed an awkward salute.
"Let's go to the private room first!" Although there were no guests in the lobby now, Jin Qianqian just wanted to solve the problem in her own private room.
"Ma'am, this way please."
He led the person into the private room and watched the waiter serve tea and snacks. Ming Nian then stood aside and waited for his master to scold him.
Jin Qianqian asked about Wang Li's situation, and Lichun, who was standing behind her, looked a little strange.
The village this person was talking about was one they had visited with their wives a few days ago. When they heard that he was previously involved in the purchase of dry goods from Zhaoyu Village, they exclaimed, "So it's you."
Wang Li then noticed the maid next to the master's wife, "The girl knows us."
Lichun looked a little embarrassed. After all, she didn't have a good impression of these buyers at the beginning. She didn't expect that Zhaoyu Village would be the first to break its promise.
"We've been there before," Lichun felt uncomfortable when he thought about Liqiu being kept in the mansion by his lady to do some work because of the village's affairs.
But this is not something that cannot be told to outsiders. "It just so happened that the dried goods they dried were relatively clean and fresh, so I went to that village to purchase some."
Wang Li, “…This is normal, after all, everyone likes good things.
We know that tourists often buy goods from them. We wanted to stop them before, but later we felt bored and just let them do it. "
Jin Qianqian, "Don't you have any resentment in your heart?"
“To be honest, ma’am, I did feel uncomfortable, and at first I wanted to bring people over to settle accounts with them.
But when I think about it later, most of the problems are caused by myself.
It was also my fault that I was too young and did not think carefully about what was going to happen next, so I hastily made an agreement with their village.
If we had insisted on price and quality at that time, there would not have been repeated price increases and selling inferior products as good ones later.
Those who underestimate human nature will always have to pay the price."
Wang Li said self-deprecatingly, "Suffering a loss once is enough to make me unforgettable for the rest of my life."
Jin Qianqian, "Don't be so discouraged, their village has narrowed its own path to its death.
On the contrary, you have done them a favor and provided them with a livelihood, but their behavior of repaying kindness with enmity will slowly destroy the reputation of their village in this area.
But I don't understand why you let your brothers continue to do their business when you know they are like this? "
Wang Li's face flushed, "Madam, you may not know that kids like us who live by the sea don't have any special skills, we rely on God's gift for our living.
If you have some extra money at home, you can build a fishing boat and go out to sea to increase your income.
For fishermen like us who have nothing and can barely make ends meet, even if this is not a very profitable consignee, it is still a way to make a living. We can earn a little bit and add an income to our family.
My brothers all have families to support themselves, so they should earn as much as they can. It is better to suffer a little loss than to starve. "
Jin Qianqian nodded secretly in her heart. She was still somewhat rational. As long as it was just an impulsive act, everyone would go their separate ways. For him who was alone, it might not make much difference.
But for those who have to support a family, even a penny is extremely important.
"Didn't you say that your brothers are all good swimmers? Then why don't you let them come with you to find work?"
Wang Li lowered his head in panic. How should he answer this question?
Jin Qianqian, "Is there any conflict between you two?"
Wang Li raised his head instantly and shook his head hurriedly, "We brothers have a good relationship and there is no conflict.
I came here to take the job just hoping for the best, but I didn't expect that Shopkeeper Ming would take a liking to me."
Ming Nian didn't care about the presence of his master's wife at the moment, and immediately clarified for himself, "Stop, I didn't fancy him, I just thought his conditions were suitable, so I recruited him.
Can you please speak properly, kid? You are almost destroying my reputation."
(End of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
