"Thank you, Mother." Hu Xiuxiu accepted the gold hairpin.
Next came Grandma Ye, Ye Erquan, Ye Caiping, and others.
Grandma Ye gave her a red envelope containing 500 cash and a silver bracelet.
Mr. Wei gave the young couple two hundred coins and a pair of handmade tiger-head shoes, as a wish that they would have a big, healthy baby boy next year.
Ye Caiping couldn't go past Ye Erquan, so she also gave him two hundred coins, and the tea-offering gift was a silver hairpin.
After serving tea, Hu Xiuxiu also gave everyone gifts.
My parents-in-law each received a new set of clothes, all made of cotton.
Grandma Ye and all the family members, including Ye Caiping, each had a pair of shoes, and even Yang Xiaoyan had one.
After serving tea, Hu Xiuxiu went straight into the kitchen, saying that everyone should try her cooking. Ye Yong quickly went to help.
Looking at the loving couple, Mrs. Du couldn't stop smiling.
...
Three days after Ye Yong got married, Baiweilou's order finally arrived!
Manager Lin said that after leaving Yuean County, the other branches of Hu La Tang are also selling very well. This is only in the nearby prefectures. There are still branches in the north and east whose goods were taken away last time and have not yet been delivered.
But I believe it won't be too bad.
Therefore, a long-term cooperation has been established, and a contract has been signed for 115 wen per jin, with a monthly contract for 10,000 jin.
In Ye Caiping's study, Ye Jin'er and Ye Huan'er looked at the contract and were so excited that they danced with joy.
“I used to think Manager Lin was really wicked, but now I think he’s quite adorable,” Ye Jin’er said with a smile.
“You’re the kind of person who can change your mind easily.” Ye Caiping leaned back in the armchair behind her and picked up her teacup.
Ye Huan'er was busy calculating on the abacus: "Baiweilou alone has 10,000 jin, and there are other restaurants, scattered around, adding up to 6,000 jin. That means the monthly orders will be 16,000 jin."
"Baiweilou has a lower price of 115 yuan per jin, totaling 1150 liang. Other restaurants charge 120 yuan per jin, totaling 720 liang."
"After deducting all costs such as purchase price, labor cost, and miscellaneous taxes, we can earn 57 wen per jin. Oh, Baiweilou earns 52 wen per jin. That means Mother can earn 862 taels a month!"
Hearing this number, Ye Jin'er and Ye Huan'er were excited, but not particularly surprised.
Because of her previous work delivering goods, Ye Caiping could earn more than two hundred taels a month.
Even with such a large workshop and twenty or thirty people working, the business has only quadrupled in size.
Ye Caiping was quite satisfied: "It's only the first month! Once we establish our reputation, we'll get more and more orders."
Ye Jin'er smiled and said, "I'm already very satisfied with my current income. This is something I never dared to dream of before."
Ye Huan'er covered her mouth and laughed: "If that guy surnamed Li knew, he would be furious."
Ye Caiping said, "Don't worry, it will reach him soon."
The mother and her two daughters all laughed.
"By the way, if the workshop is already making so much money, what about the delivery?" Ye Huan'er asked. "Now everyone can make hot and sour soup using the seasoning packets, so the only supplier we can rely on is Shunkelou. They don't make much money from it. Maybe we should just close it down!"
“I have plans for this. It’s almost noon now, so I’ll deliver some desserts to Miss Chen and talk to the supplier while I’m at it.”
After saying that, Ye Caiping left the house.
Just then, Ye Daquan came to lead the ox. When he saw her, he smiled and said, "Little sister, where's today's dessert?"
"In the kitchen."
Ye Caiping went into the kitchen and put the prepared coconut milk jelly into a basket.
Although she has been very busy these past few days, Ye Caiping has had Ye Daquan deliver sweets to Miss Chen every day.
On the day of Ye Yong's wedding, Ye Bajin delivered the gifts.
Ye Caiping came out carrying a basket: "Let's go, I'll go today too."
...
Shunkelou.
Shen Manman remained seated by the window.
“Miss, look, isn’t that Aunt Ye?” Xiao Qiu’s little head was sticking out of the window.
Shen Manman looked out the window, and sure enough, it was true!
Ye Caiping was getting off the oxcart when she suddenly sensed something. She looked up and saw Shen Manman, and immediately greeted her, "Hello, Miss Shen."
Shen Manman curled her lip, pulled her head back, and snorted coldly: "Not even a trace of you after all these days. Hmph, playing hard to get!"
"Yes, it's a strategy of feigning indifference to lure the enemy in!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a series of thumping footsteps were heard.
Ye Caiping walked over: "Miss Chen, it's been a long time."
Shen Manman rolled her eyes at her: "Oh, so you still know to come!"
"I know, of course I know. I've been so busy these days, but I've been bringing you sweets every day."
As she spoke, she took out a plate of coconut milk jelly from the basket. It was even shaped like a rabbit, which was very cute.
Shen Manman's eyes lit up, but she maintained her haughty demeanor. Her slender fingers, wrapped in a silk handkerchief, pointed lightly:
"Is this made just for me, or does everyone else have one?"
Ye Caiping was dumbfounded. How did she suddenly become like Lin Daiyu?
"Ah... I have both of these, my daughters have them."
Shen Manman choked on her words, "Where is your sincerity?"
And you still want to be her stepmother?
Ye Caiping asked, "So, are you still going to eat or not?"
Shen Manman choked again: "...Eat."
As she spoke, she picked up a small spoon and began to eat in small bites, her manners both refined and elegant.
Ye Caiping watched from the side with a loving mother's smile.
Who wouldn't love watching such a pretty young girl! And she even livestreamed herself eating desserts!
After Shen Manman finished eating, Ye Caiping asked pleadingly, "When can you take me to meet your father?"
Shen Manman glanced at her while wiping her mouth with a handkerchief, and only after putting the handkerchief down did she say in a coquettish tone:
"Sure. Come find me here at this time tomorrow. Remember to dress up nicely. But whether it works out or not is up to you. I can't help you with the rest."
After saying that, he stood up and left with his maid.
Ye Caiping was so happy she spun around in a circle. It worked!
But judging from the girl's tone, he wouldn't take on any students.
That's true. If you're going to live in seclusion, of course you won't be doing your old job anymore.
However, once she meets the person, she is confident she can win him over.
She can handle the young ones, so why can't she handle the old ones?
After leaving Shunkelou, Shen Manman and her servant headed home.
Xiao Qiu said with some worry, "If Master finds out you're bringing a woman home for him tomorrow, he'll definitely be angry."
Shen Manman said, "Is she just his woman? What, she's my own stepmother, don't I have any say in what I say?"
Xiao Qiu thought to herself, "That's right. Miss, you're so clever!"
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