To Jiang Xiaoli's surprise, her casual remark received the full support of the other three.
Zhong Yuan slapped his thigh, "Oh dear, why didn't I think of that before! Ever since I came to Kyoto and left my beloved steamed bun shop, I can adapt to everything else, but it took me a long time to get used to not being able to eat my beloved potato-filled steamed buns!"
Dafu put down his chopsticks and suggested, "I think we should just hand over the steamed bun shop business to Shao Ping'an. Wherever 'Master Jiang' opens in a city, we can just open a few 'Guizhi Steamed Bun Shops' along with it—it's a side job!"
Jiang Xiaoli pinched her chin and thought for a moment, "It's not impossible!"
Seeing that the three of them were so interested, Zong Jiayu made the decision, "Then it's settled. The steamed bun shop is also a bond that brings us together, and it would be a shame to throw it away."
Jiang Xiaoli nodded, "Okay, but just hand it over to Shao Ping'an. If you're going to do it, do it well. The steamed bun shop can definitely support an independent brand. Brother Dafu, why don't you pick someone else from the company?"
Dafu was heartbroken. "Little Pear, you've already registered 'Jiang's Group,' why don't you recruit some people for the group? It's not right to always be taking advantage of 'Jiang Li Ji,' is it? I've trained some people, and you've taken them all!"
She chuckled reassuringly, "Yes! I'll definitely hire one! I'll hire an all-around assistant for myself first!"
Zhong Yuan couldn't help but complain, "You've been recruiting assistants for half a year now, what kind of person are you looking for?"
She thought for a moment, then started counting on her fingers, "First of all, she has to be a woman, preferably highly educated, with rich work experience, flexible and adaptable, always available, and most importantly, she has to be someone I like."
Zhong Yuan rolled his eyes at her. "Your company's HR manager isn't some wishful thinking turtle in a wishing well. What are you dreaming about?"
Jiang Xiaoli pouted, "Stop scolding me, stop scolding me. I'll start lowering my standards and hire someone to work for me, okay?"
Zong Jia asked curiously, "Little Pear, which requirement are you planning to lower?"
She paused for a few seconds, then asked, "No gender preference?"
Zong Jiayu pursed her lips. "Don't worry, let me look for it for you first."
Hahahaha!
Zhong Yuan laughed loudly, "Brother Zong, Little Li didn't forbid our company from hiring female employees, aren't you being a little too strict?"
Zong Jia gave him a cold look and continued to say to Jiang Xiaoli, "It's more convenient for a girl to accompany you, and it would be even better if she knew some kung fu."
Dafu couldn't hold back any longer, "Brother Zong, are you making things harder for Xiaoli? Is there really someone who meets your standards?"
Jiang Xiaoli also felt that knowing kung fu was somewhat necessary. She clicked her tongue and said, "I believe that a generous reward will surely attract brave men. As long as she meets my requirements, I can offer her the highest salary in the industry."
Zong Jia nodded. "Okay, leave this to me."
After they finished chatting and eating breakfast, Zong Jia didn't forget to tell Aunt Zhang, "We'll find a housekeeper ourselves. Auntie, could you please bring Honghong over so I can settle her wages for this morning?"
While they were eating, Aunt Zhang and Honghong were in the kitchen. Aunt Zhang said to Honghong with great certainty, "Don't worry, even though there are four people eating here, they are all very easy to get along with. Look how satisfied Mr. Zhong and Mr. Fu were with your breakfast this morning!"
Honghong had thought she had the job in the bag, but hearing Zong Jiayu's words, she panicked. "Mr. Zong, is there something I did wrong? If you don't like today's breakfast, I can change it..."
Zong Jiayu waited for her to finish speaking before explaining, "It's not your fault. The breakfast you made tastes good. It's just that there are three boys living here, and it's not appropriate to hire a young woman as a housekeeper. I'm sorry."
Honghong still wanted to be angry, but Aunt Zhang understood what he meant. She said apologetically, "Xiao Zong, I'm really sorry, I didn't think of that. I'll introduce you to someone around my age later."
Zong Jia took out a 50-yuan bill and handed it to Honghong, saying, "Thank you for your help this morning."
After saying that, he turned and left the kitchen.
Honghong clutched the 50-yuan bill, looking aggrieved. "Auntie! Everything was fine until just now when they were running back, and that little girl said something to Mr. Zong..."
Aunt Zhang quickly covered her mouth and whispered a scolding to Honghong, "Don't talk nonsense! Even if Xiaoli really doesn't want you to stay, don't say such things! I've worked in this house for so long, and I'm telling you, this girl has never said no to anyone, not even the other three have ever contradicted her!"
Honghong pouted and said, "I know, but Auntie, it's really hard to find a job like this that's easy to do and pays so well!"
Aunt Zhang sighed, "There's nothing I can do about it. I'll ask around for you again."
After saying that, she asked Honghong to pack her things and see her out.
As they passed the restaurant, Honghong couldn't help but glare at Jiang Xiaoli, which Jiang Xiaoli keenly noticed.
She looked up at Honghong, said nothing, and then turned back to continue chatting with Dafu.
Honghong held back until the elevator doors closed, then complained to Aunt Zhang, "Auntie! Did you see the way that little girl looked at me just now? How could she look down on me like that!"
Aunt Zhang didn't even notice the brief exchange of glances between the two women. "Oh dear, Xiao Li isn't that kind of person. Don't overthink it. Go home and help me take care of your sister-in-law. I'll find you a good job later!"
Jiang Xiaoli never imagined that simply refusing a housekeeping job would attract so much hatred. She was currently talking to Dafu about the branch factory and was planning to look at houses near Xiehe.
Yang Guang and her family arrived in Kyoto this afternoon. Although she has two renovated houses near Xiehe Hospital, she has a psychological obsession with cleanliness and would rather leave her own houses vacant and hire a cleaning service to clean them regularly than let people she doesn't know well live there.
Yesterday, she got the names of several residential areas near the hospital where patients' families often rent, from Cheng Xin, and now she has arranged to meet with a real estate agent to go and look at the apartments.
Zhong Yuan had nothing to do today, so he went out for a stroll with her.
As Zhong Yuan drove, he glanced at the little girl eating snacks in the passenger seat and said, "Hey, Little Pear, Honghong's cooking is pretty good, so why did you refuse her?"
Jiang Xiaoli paused in her act of stuffing a spicy snack into her mouth. "Then I'll call Xin Xin now and tell her that we need to hire a young woman to take care of your daily life, and see how she reacts."
Zhong Yuan still had a survival instinct, so he quickly said, "Hehe, then I guess it's alright. If you put it that way, then I understand!"
Then he continued, "I didn't expect you to be so jealous, Little Pear! But I bet Brother Zong hasn't even seen what that Honghong looks like!"
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