Wang Xueqing now fully understood what it meant to cry out to heaven and earth but get no response.
For Yan Jinqun, dealing with him was as easy as crushing an ant.
And if the people behind him could confront Yan Jinqun head-on, they wouldn't have to go through so much trouble to set a trap.
At noon on the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, Ling Ju closed the shop after selling all the sauce.
Everyone came to the courtyard and she distributed their wages and bonuses. She also bought some New Year's goods in advance for everyone to take home.
In just a few months, she not only made back her investment, but also earned more than 4,000 yuan. This was a complete surprise for her.
I didn't expect grocery stores to be so popular these days. It seems she chose the right direction for her first venture.
If I had opened a milk tea shop in the beginning, I might not have made money.
She sat in the room and asked everyone to come in and collect their wages, which felt like a boss talking to employees at the end of the year.
Unexpectedly, she also got to experience being a boss.
The first person to come in was Zhang Junmei. Ling Ju first gave her this month's salary, then counted out 20 ten-yuan bills, put them in an envelope, and handed it to Zhang Junmei.
"Here, Aunt Zhang, these are your year-end bonuses. You've been working hard for a few months, so take advantage of the New Year to have a good rest!"
Zhang Junmei was so excited holding the envelope that she couldn't stop smiling.
"Thank you, Orange! You've worked hard, too! You've been helping us out at the store a lot, cooking and packaging."
"Aunt Zhang, what you said is true. I'm helping myself as well as you. Besides, there's nothing to do at home. It's been busy this month, and thank you for your hard work! There are still New Year's goods at the door, so take two boxes when you leave, don't think it's too little!"
"Oh, what are you saying? Two big boxes are not enough! Okay, Orange, I'll go back if it's okay. Your Uncle Li is going to the Yan family soon, so I have to go back and look after Li Qiang."
"Okay, I'll let Chen Yun take it to you, otherwise you won't be able to carry it."
"Okay, I'll trouble Xiao Chen then."
After Ling Ju instructed Chen Yun to send Zhang Junmei away, he brought Hu Jun and Wu Jian into the house.
Seeing them rubbing their hands in anticipation, Ling Ju couldn't help but laugh, "Are you so happy?"
Hu Jun bared his teeth. "Of course not! I'm a little excited when I think about going home for the New Year! It's been almost a year since I last went home! I kind of miss my mom nagging me around!"
Wu Jian also laughed, "Hey, me too."
"Okay, let's hurry! Here, these are your two salaries. The promised raises have all gone up! Check the numbers! And this envelope is your year-end bonuses! Two hundred each, the same amount. And there's New Year's goods at the door, so each of you can take two boxes when you leave!"
Ling Ju handed the envelope to the two men, and the two young men were extremely happy.
"Two hundred! So much! Sister Orange! This is really it!" Hu Jun gave a thumbs up, then opened the envelope and took a look.
"Count it, and count it clearly before you go! I'll have someone take you to the station this afternoon. Take good care of Zhen Zhen on the way, you hear me?"
Hu Jun and Wu Jian still didn't count the money. "Don't worry! We trust you. You're not the type to do errands. This money won't be small! And Zhen Zhen will definitely be taken care of. We'll send her home before returning to the village."
"Okay, then be careful on your way back. Go back to the store and pack your luggage. I asked my mom to prepare some food for you on the way. There are steamed buns, pickles, eggs, and sauce. Each of you should take a bag with you. It's enough for two meals."
"Alright! Then we'll take our leave, Sister Orange! No, Boss Orange! Boss Ling!"
Ling Ju smiled, "Alright, stop being so frivolous and go back to clean up! Remember to get some food from the kitchen."
"Okay!"
After Hu Jun and Wu Jian left, Ling Ju finally called Zhen Zhen in.
Zhen Zhen has been following her for a year and has to do everything. She is busy every day. Even if she wants to go out and meet Chen Yun, she has to make time for it.
Her gratitude to Zhen Zhen was not expressed with words alone, but with actual actions.
She knew that Zhen Zhen wanted to settle down in Beijing, and buying a house in Beijing would cost a lot of money.
So she gave Zhen Zhen the largest bonus, and even gave Chen Yun a share.
"Orange! It's my turn!"
Looking at Zhen Zhen's little face, Ling Ju felt indescribably happy. This girl was full of sunshine and was full of energy every day.
Even though she has been in Beijing for so long and has experienced so many things, she still looks innocent, simple and smart.
"Chen Yun hasn't come back yet. Let's wait for him and I'll talk to you two together."
"Okay! I saw Aunt Zhang, Hu Jun, and Wu Jian were all so happy when they left! I was happy too, especially Aunt Zhang. I like her. Not only is she efficient at work, but she also cares about us kids."
"Yes, think about it. During the ten years before Uncle Li went crazy, she was at home taking care of two people alone. She was so patient and took such good care of them. You can tell she is a very kind person. Good things will surely be rewarded to kind people. Now, her hard times are over! I believe Uncle Li will soon be able to resume his old practice and open his clinic to see patients."
Zhen Zhen agreed, "Yes, I remember going to her house before and seeing how clean it was. I knew then that she was a neat and tidy person. My first impression was very good."
"Yes. Oh, by the way, has Chen Yun's mother come? Have you met her?"
Zhen Zhen blushed a little. "Yes, I have. His mother arrived the day before yesterday. We had Donglaishun together. His mother speaks in dialect, so I don't quite understand it. But she looks kind. She's small, but gives off a strong sense of resilience. She completely changed my impression of southern women. I always thought they were weak."
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