Seeing Kang Yueran's confident look, everyone's hearts sank.
Yu Honghuo asked, "Then we are relieved, Master, should we start building the kiln now?"
"Well, the bricks have been transported to Mount Paektu. We are just waiting for you to come and teach us how to build the kiln."
Yu Honghuo pointed at the two kiln masters and said, "Master Tang and Master Huang have been firing kilns for half their lives and have quite a bit of experience in building kilns."
"Then I'll trouble you all. You can temporarily live in the back of Qingping Mountain. Once the houses in Xiangshan Village are built, you can move there.
I will re-set your monthly salary and guarantee it will not be less than before. If you do well in the future, you will also receive rewards."
Everyone was overjoyed and quickly thanked Kang Yueran, promising to work hard.
Kang Yueran pointed at Wang Hai who was waiting on the side and said, "His name is Wang Hai. He will be the head of the Baitou Mountain Kiln from now on. You can go to him if you need anything."
Wang Hai bowed to everyone and said with a smile, "Hello, uncles and brothers. My name is Wang Hai. I don't know how to make porcelain. If there is anything I haven't done well, please give me some advice."
Yu Honghuo returned the greeting, "I dare not, Manager Wang, you are too polite!"
Kang Yueran said, "Master Yu has the final say on how to build the kiln, how to fire the porcelain, and how to arrange the kiln workers' work. Wang Hai has the final say on the purchase of bricks, stones and wood, the kiln workers' three meals a day, and how to sell the fired porcelain.
You two should discuss things more often. Wang Hai is still young, so Master Yu, please give him more advice."
After everyone had exchanged pleasantries, Yu Honghuo asked his sons Yu Qing and Yu Lan to carry in a large box.
When the box was opened, inside were several pieces of colored porcelain that the Yu family father and son had made during the Chinese New Year.
Kang Yueran picked up a bowl, stroked the cloud pattern on it, and praised: "Master Yu is really good at craftsmanship!"
Yu Honghuo's eyes were filled with pride. "It's all thanks to you, young lady. The book you left behind contains a very detailed account of how to make colored porcelain."
Yu Qing said, "Colored porcelain is very beautiful, but it is very troublesome to paint. If the young lady wants to make a large number of them, we will have to hire more porcelain painters."
Kang Yueran replied, "I've already contacted ten people, and they'll come to work once the kiln is built. They all have a foundation in painting, but painting on silk is different from painting on porcelain, so I'd appreciate the three of you teaching them."
Painting on a flat surface of rice paper or silk is not completely unrelated to painting on porcelain, but it is also completely different. However, people with painting experience will definitely get the hang of it faster.
Yu Qing smiled and nodded. He didn't expect Kang Yueran to be so thoughtful.
Seeing that Kang Yueran was satisfied with the porcelain he brought, Yu Honghuo said, "Please take care of the Wang family's kiln!"
"Okay! I'll solve it as soon as possible!" Only after the problem was solved could everyone work with peace of mind. She asked Wang Hai to settle everyone while she thought of a solution in the study.
The affairs of the Wang family should naturally be resolved by the Wang family. Wang Quancai occupied the Wang family's kiln, so the one who hates Wang Quancai the most must be the young master of the Wang family.
Thinking of this, Kang Yueran asked Hu Dacheng to drive the carriage and take Xiao Wuzi to Zhangshan County.
Xiao Wuzi went out to ask around and came back to tell Kang Yueran that the young master of the Wang family was named Wang Wenqing and now lived in the Wang family mansion.
Too many people died in the Wang family mansion that night, and all the relatives thought the mansion was unlucky. This was how Wang Wenqing was able to save his own mansion.
Xiao Wuzi asked, "Miss, what should we do? Should we go directly to her house?"
"Yes! Go straight to the door! This matter is bound to become known to everyone, there is no need to hide it."
She has no relatives or friends with the Wang family, so she must have some ulterior motive in helping the Wang family. Instead of letting the people speculate, it is better to make things clear.
The three of them drove a donkey cart to Wang's house and knocked on the door for a long time but no one opened it. Just as they were about to leave, Wang Wenqing returned.
The young boy stood not far away with an upright posture and asked, "What does this girl want to do in my house?"
Kang Yueran had a good first impression of Wang Wenqing. "My surname is Kang, and I'm the head of Qingping Village. I'm here to discuss a business deal with you."
Wang Wenqing and Sun An's expressions changed. They came over and kowtowed to Kang Yueran together. "So it's our benefactor! I'm so short-sighted!"
Kang Yueran killed Zhao Xue, so she could be considered Wang Wenqing's benefactor. She helped Wang Wenqing up and said, "You don't have to be so polite. Zhao Xue is also my enemy."
"Sister Kang helped me get revenge, so I should kowtow to her."
Sun An also stood up and said, "If Miss Kang doesn't mind, let's go home and talk."
The Wang residence was large, but with few servants. Walking from the entrance to the main hall, there was no clutter anywhere, which gave Kang Yueran a better impression of Wang Wenqing and Sun An.
Sun An asked a mother to boil water, and then stood beside Wang Wenqing very consciously.
Kang Yueran said, "I'm building a kiln on Mount Paektu to make porcelain. I'm interested in the masters and workers at your Wang family's kiln, but they've all signed contracts with the kiln, so I came to discuss this with you."
Wang Wenqing's face showed a hint of sadness. "Wangjia Kiln was indeed my grandfather's business, but now, the Hai County Magistrate has awarded it to Wang Quancai. But since Sister Kang came to me, she must have some plans, so why not speak frankly?"
"You're quite clever, little fellow! I'll help you get back all your grandfather's assets. You give me the Wang family kiln, including all the masters and kiln workers."
Sun An said: "Most of those masters signed ten-year contracts, not life contracts!"
"That's fine. I don't need them to sign a death contract. As long as they do their job well, that's fine."
A fierce look flashed across Wang Wenqing's eyes. "The Wang family's kiln isn't very large, and they only have five porcelain shops. The Wang family's fifty-six cloth shops in Anzhou Prefecture are their most profitable businesses."
If Sister Kang can help me get it back, I’m willing to give her half.” Even if Kang Yueran gets a bargain, he wouldn’t let those so-called relatives get a bargain.
"You still have five shops? Then give me the kiln and the five shops, and I'll give you some money. You can keep the cloth shops for yourself."
If I take it back today, it might be taken away again tomorrow. Wang Wenqing said anxiously: "I don't want the silver! I..."
Kang Yueran interrupted him and said, "I took your kiln and shop. Even if you did me a big favor, I should give you something in return. If anyone dares to rob your cloth shop again, you will report me."
It was no secret that she wanted to kill Zhao Xue and the Tiger Gang. Even though they deserved to die, her reputation for ferocity had spread throughout Anzhou.
Wang Wenqing's lips trembled, and he choked up and said, "Thank you, Sister Kang!"
No matter how strong the little guy is, he is still a nine-year-old child. Kang Yueran said softly: "Don't cry, man, the Wang family still depends on you!"
Wang Wenqing wiped her tears and said, "Well, Sister Kang, what should I do?"
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