Time flies, and the Dragon Boat Festival is just three days away.
The pastries and zongzi were all ready. Chen An and Chen Tong brought back the gift boxes, and after packing them into boxes, Cheng Yue put them into her spatial storage.
The next morning, the day before the Dragon Boat Festival, Cheng Yue and her team set off after breakfast because it was time to deliver the goods.
Chen Lin, Zhang Shaowen, and Zhao Changyong had finished making the braised dishes and were delivering them to Da Shun Zhai.
We plan to pack the gift boxes after delivery.
When Chen Lin saw Cheng Yue and the others come in, he immediately smiled and said, "Mother! Little sister! You've finally arrived!"
It's been more than ten days since we last saw each other, so of course I miss you. When we see each other every day, it doesn't feel like much, but when we're apart for a long time, everything feels awkward.
Chen Ning chuckled and agreed, and Cheng Yue laughed too, "Silly boy!"
Look how happy he is! It's only been a few days since I last saw him, and he's already like this. That's what I mean, but my mother is very pleased!
Just as Da Shun Zhai finished loading the goods, the young man who had hauled them bowed and was about to leave when Cheng Yue quickly said:
"Young man, go back and tell your manager that Chengji will be closed for two days tomorrow for the Dragon Boat Festival and will not be supplying goods. We will resume business as usual the day after tomorrow. Please come back then."
The young shop assistant was taken aback, then cupped his hands and said, "I will definitely deliver it."
This is great! They even get a two-day holiday for the Dragon Boat Festival! I'm so envious. Da Shun Zhai is always busier during holidays.
As soon as the young waiter left, Chen Lin said with a delighted expression, "Mom, can we all go home and stay for a couple of days?"
Oh, my dear ox! I really want to go mow the grass myself! And Cui Cui, I haven't seen her in so long…
Zhang Shaowen and Zhao Changyong were equally excited; they hadn't been home in a long time.
Although they had two days off last month, they felt there was nothing to do, and since the shop had just opened, they were afraid they wouldn't be able to handle the workload, so they didn't go home.
Cheng Yue also paid them for two more days' work.
Now that the shop is closing for two days, there's no need to keep anyone there; they can all go home.
Only Lai Xing and Lai Wang seemed uneasy. A holiday, closing the shop? Where would they go? They had no home…
Cheng Yue smiled and said, "Yes, let's go back together tonight and celebrate the holiday at home tomorrow and the day after. Everyone has been tired lately, so it's good to rest for a couple of days."
Everyone couldn't suppress their smiles anymore; if they weren't so embarrassed, they would have cheered.
Seeing Lai Xing and Lai Wang's dejected expressions, Cheng Yue continued, "Lai Xing and Lai Wang are coming home with us, but the house is small, so you'll have to share a room with Xiao Lin."
I'm finally done with this busy period and have time to build the house. I need to finalize this matter during these two days of vacation.
"Really?"
Lai Xing and Lai Wang's eyes widened, revealing a hint of joy. The lady actually remembered them and even invited them to go home together.
On second thought, it makes sense. They were servants bought by the lady, so naturally they had to go home with her.
Chen Lin patted the two of them on the shoulder with a hearty laugh, "Let's go home together, I'll share my bed with you!"
The two brothers said shyly, "Thank you, Madam, thank you, Young Master!"
"Don't mention it," Chen Lin chuckled.
Chen Lin has become more and more lively, probably because he comes into contact with more people at the shop. He no longer shows any signs of the inferiority and timidity he had at the beginning.
Cheng Yue was very pleased, and then said, "Okay, let's get to work first. Once we're done, we'll go home."
"Okay!" everyone answered in unison.
Sure enough, holidays are a joy.
Chen Lin, Zhang Shaowen, and Zhao Changyong went to pack the braised food, and Chen Tong and Chen Ning also helped.
Lai Xing and Lai Wang followed Cheng Yue and Chen An as they unloaded the gift boxes from the oxcart. To avoid being exposed, they took them out halfway through the journey.
After moving the gift boxes, Cheng Yue wrote a notice that the shop was closed and hung it at the braised food window and the door. She also asked Chen Lin and the others to emphasize it again later to prevent anyone from making a wasted trip.
When the braised food went on sale, the servants and maids from various mansions arrived. Because there were so many gift boxes, they had to check the accounts and collect money one by one, which kept them busy for nearly two hours.
After finishing these tasks, Cheng Yue sent someone to Xiaoxiang Pavilion to inform them to come and pick up the goods as soon as possible.
She didn't want to wait until late at night; she'd rather go home earlier.
After finishing most of the day's work, Cheng Yue suddenly felt extremely hungry and had no desire to count money.
Chen Tong and Chen Ning, their shoulders slumped, exclaimed, "I'm so hungry!"
Chen An said with concern, "A-Yue, it's getting late, and cooking is too much trouble. I'll go to the shop next door and buy something to eat. What would you like to eat?"
Chen Tong and Chen Ning: "..."
Didn't we say we were hungry? Why are you ignoring us like this? Okay, judging from Mom's expression, she's even hungrier than them, so I'll forgive Dad this time…
Cheng Yue really wanted to say "whatever," but after thinking about it, she held back. If she said "whatever," Chen An might worry himself sick.
"I'll just have some wontons. Why don't you ask them what they want to eat?"
It's already this late, so I'll just grab a quick bite and have a proper meal when I get home.
Chen Tong and Chen Ning, not thinking of anything else, chimed in, "Let's eat wontons too!"
The remaining boys didn't care either, saying that eating wontons was fine.
So Chen An didn't delay. He called Chen Lin to take the big wooden basin and went to the shop. They brought back a full basin of wontons and a bunch of steamed buns.
After dinner, and after Xiaoxiang Pavilion took the goods away, Cheng Yue and the others packed their things and went to town. They always had to give out some benefits during the holidays.
Upon arriving in town, Zhao Changyong scratched his head and asked, "Brother Chen An, Sister-in-law Cheng Yue, I want to buy some things for my family. Could you wait a moment?"
He has his wages now, and he hasn't been home for over a month. He's just thinking about buying some things to take home!
Cheng Yue laughed and said, "Why not? You can go and buy it. Oh, and don't buy meat and grain. I'll give you some later."
Zhang Shaowen opened his mouth wide in surprise and said, "Aunt Cheng Yue, no need, no need, we have wages, we can buy it ourselves."
Zhao Changyong also waved his hand in refusal. He said that Cheng Yue's wife said she wouldn't deduct his wages during the two-day holiday, so why was she sending him gifts?
“You can buy it yourselves, but what I’m giving you is a holiday bonus. You’ll get these every holiday from now on. Go ahead, we’ll meet here in a bit.”
In addition to meat and grain, she also prepared an extra hundred coins for each person, which was not only a welfare benefit but also overtime pay for the previous period of time.
Cheng Yue's tone left no room for refusal, so Zhang Shaowen and Zhao Changyong had no choice but to agree. They then got out of the car to buy things.
After the two got out of the car, Cheng Yue said to Lai Xing and Lai Wang, "Let's eat together. Meat and grain are hard to come by, so I'll use my wages instead."
Lai Xing and Lai Wang opened their mouths wide. "Huh?" They actually have that too?
Cheng Yue was amused by their expressions. "You two are the same. You can save up for when you get married."
The two were still young, and their faces flushed red instantly. "Madam is joking with us again..."
After being sold into slavery, they lost all their personal freedom and dared not even think about marrying and having children. But now, following such good masters and mistresses, they actually felt a little hope...
Cheng Yue had her own plans, but it was hard to say now. The three siblings, Chen Lin, Chen Tong, and Chen Ning, asked expectantly, "Mother, do we get some too?"
"Of course! Everyone has one!"
She's not biased; everyone else has it, so her own child should have it too!
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