Now, Wang Qian and Gao Churou were even more confused.
"Uncle Zheng, you may have misunderstood. We really have no intention of dismissing you."
Gao Churou also realized this and hurriedly explained, "We came here simply to prepare to run this company properly."
"I know!"
Zheng Shouyi seemed not to have grasped the point yet, and continued, "Only if I resign can you operate the business freely, right?"
"Uncle Zheng, you've really misunderstood!"
Wang Qian patiently explained, "We are indeed preparing to start operating this company, but we cannot do without your guidance."
"Mr. Wang, please stop making fun of me."
Zheng Shouyi said self-deprecatingly, "The ingredients for black tea are very simple. You can learn them in a while. It's not that difficult."
Before Wang Qian could say anything, he eagerly added, "By the way, if you want to learn, I can teach you without reservation, without pay or tuition."
Seeing Zheng Shouyi's sincere expression, Gao Churou, who had initially been quite resistant, suddenly felt a little guilty.
"Uncle Zheng, you may have really misunderstood, we..."
Gao Churou was about to say something when Wang Qian waved his hand to interrupt her, "Uncle Zheng, let's look around first. Could you please show us around?"
"Okay, please follow me!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Zheng Shouyi immediately stepped forward to lead the way.
Gao Churou cast an inquiring glance at Wang Qian.
Wang Qian shook his head slightly, indicating that he would know his limits.
Gao Churou didn't say anything more.
Next, Zheng Shouyi led Wang Qian and others on a tour of the small workshop.
Zheng Shouyi was quite honest. While showing Wang Qian around the workshop, he kept explaining everything, revealing almost everything he knew.
He even explained the steps for making black tea in great detail.
He revealed everything about where to buy the raw materials, every detail of the preparation process, and all the ingredients without holding anything back.
Wang Qian and Gao Churou listened very attentively.
After all, these are their businesses. Knowing more about the details will help us figure out where things went wrong when problems arise.
Even the two bosses, him and Gao Churou, were like this. Zhao Kang and Song Lu, who came along, were even more attentive. Each of them held a notebook and took notes on every little thing Zheng Shouyi said. They listened even more attentively than Wang Qian and Gao Churou.
That's about it.
After introducing the situation to Wang Qian and the others, Zheng Shouyi gave a kind smile and said, "If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me anytime."
"Thank you, Uncle Zheng!"
Zhao Kang, who hadn't spoken until now, nodded gratefully. "I'll have to trouble you to take care of me in the future."
"You're too kind, young man."
Zheng Shouyi waved his hand modestly, then asked, "And this gentleman is...?"
"Uncle Zheng, let me introduce you. This is Zhao Kang, and this is Song Lu. They will be in charge of managing this company from now on," Wang Qian hurriedly stepped forward to introduce them.
"I see..."
As he said this, a barely perceptible hint of melancholy flashed in Zheng Shouyi's eyes.
It seems he guessed correctly; Wang Qian and Gao Churou are indeed going to be replaced.
The reason I was so polite to him earlier, and even gave him a gift, was probably just so he would teach the two employees who would take over the business of making black tea.
Once the other party learns it, he should pack his bags and get out.
But thinking of Wang Qian and Gao Churou's humble and sincere attitude, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, as long as I know it, I will definitely teach you exactly how. I just hope you won't find me long-winded."
"Uncle Zheng, you flatter me."
Zhao Kang said with trepidation, "We are so grateful that you have shared all your knowledge with us. How could we possibly find you long-winded?"
At this moment, Wang Qian said again, "Uncle Zheng, if there's nothing else, let's have a meal together."
"No, no need!"
Zheng Shouyi waved his hands repeatedly, "I've already eaten, and I'm not hungry yet. If you're hungry, go and eat."
"Uncle Zheng, are you hungry?"
Wang Qian grabbed Zheng Shouyi and, ignoring his repeated refusals, dragged him out to eat.
Unable to refuse such a kind offer, Zheng Shouyi had no choice but to accept.
However, he felt heavy-hearted.
The small workshop he had run for most of his life was sold off just like that, like a daughter he had raised to get married. He couldn't even stay and continue to take care of it.
So during the meal, he was always absent-minded, either forcing a smile or not.
What he really wanted to say was that even if the salary was lower, as long as he wasn't kicked out, and he was only paid twenty or thirty yuan a month to stay and clean, he would be willing to do it.
"Uncle Zheng, are you satisfied with the salary we've given you?"
Wang Qian casually asked Zheng Shouyi a question after placing a piece of braised pork on his plate.
Zheng Shouyi hurriedly stood up, looking flustered and helpless, and said, "Boss Wang, please just say what you want to say. I really don't understand the ins and outs of business, and I don't know how to put it."
After a pause, he added, "How about this, I'll refund all my wages from the past few months."
Wang Qian: "..."
Gao Churou: "..."
Zhao Kang and Song Lu were also sweating profusely.
It seems this misunderstanding is getting bigger and bigger.
"Uncle Zheng, I'd like to give you a raise!"
Not wanting the misunderstanding to escalate, Wang Qian said seriously, "I'm prepared to give you an extra hundred yuan on top of your current salary, hoping you can continue to stay in the company and oversee things."
"What? You're giving me a raise?"
Zheng Shouyi thought he had misheard.
Giving him gifts and forcing him to come to dinner—isn't that a subtle way of firing him?
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