Chapter 177, Distribution
After Qin Wuba and his men were taken away, Madam Li saw her daughter looking at the indentures, wondering what she was thinking. She smiled and asked, "Do you think your mother forced them to sign these indentures?"
Daohua quickly shook her head.
Madam Li smiled and said, "Actually, some of what your second uncle said was correct. You were a little hasty in your actions. Logically, you should have made them sign the indentures when you redeemed them from the government office."
Daohua: "I thought there was no need to hire people." It's not like we're buying people.
Madam Li: "Ask Qin Wu if they need to sign a contract before moving goods. They even need to have a contract for delivery, let alone hiring someone to look after the house."
Seeing her daughter lower her head, Madam Li smiled and patted her head. "It's not your fault. You haven't been exposed to this before, so how could you have thought so thoroughly? In fact, Mom and Dad were very surprised that you thought of hiring a guard for the family."
"Mother also knows that Qin Wu and his men have been very kind to you and the old lady. You must feel a little guilty about asking them to sign the indenture."
"But think about it the other way around. Letting them work in the Yan family would also give them stability. Wouldn't that be better than them running around all year round?"
"Besides, Mother hasn't treated them unfairly. The monthly allowance is the highest in Xingzhou City. As long as they are frugal, they can still save some money."
Daohua took Madam Li's arm and said, "Mother, I know you are the kindest person."
Madam Li smiled and tapped Daohua's forehead: "You!"
Daohua: "By the way, mother, how are you going to arrange Uncle Qin Wu and the others?"
Madam Li thought for a moment and said, "Your second and third brothers are quite skilled, and Iron Head and Iron Hand are also practicing martial arts. We can assign one person to each of them. As for your eldest brother, we need to assign two people to him."
"The remaining four will stay at home and follow the instructions. I think Qin Wu is quite capable, so I'll let him train the servants at home."
Daohua immediately said, "Mom, I want to be alone too."
Mrs. Li was surprised: "You are not going out, who do you need someone?"
Daohua shook Madam Li's arm and said, "But I have a farm and a shop. Before, I only had one farm and two shops. Now, with the three farms and one shop my uncle gave me, I have four farms and three shops. It's not convenient for me to go out often, so I need someone to help me look after them."
Madam Li smiled and said, "You are really thinking ahead. Are you planning to train a steward for yourself? Tell me, which one do you want?"
Daohua immediately said, "Brother Xiaoliu is great! He's quite smart, cheerful and enthusiastic, and suitable for interacting with people."
Madam Li pretended to hesitate for a moment before nodding in agreement and saying, "You've found Qin Wu and the others, so I'll give you one!"
"Thank you, mother."
Madam Li: "By the way, mother bought a new batch of maids and servants a while ago. They have almost learned the rules now. I will have someone send two of them to you later."
Daohua was stunned: "Didn't we add two more before?"
Madam Li: "Those two are just for cleaning. This one is specially chosen to be your dowry in the future. You have to be careful to train it."
I feel a little disappointed when I hear about the dowry of rice flowers.
Seeing this, Mrs. Li shook her head helplessly.
"Fifth brother, are we now being sold into slavery?"
Qin Shisan and others looked at Qin Wu worriedly.
Qin Wu comforted him, "The indenture we signed wasn't strictly speaking a contract of sale. It was more of a contract that clearly defined the timeframe and responsibilities. We're still different from servants and maids."
Qin Shisan and others breathed a sigh of relief after hearing what Qin Wu said.
"It's good that you're not a slave."
Qin Wu glanced at everyone and said, "Even if I'm not a slave, I'm still a servant. As you can see, the Yan Mansion has strict rules. Everyone, be alert and don't make any mistakes."
Qian Xiaoliu immediately said, "Fifth brother, don't worry. The Yan family gives us such a high monthly salary, we will definitely work hard. When we save enough money in the future, maybe we can even bring our family members over."
Hearing this, everyone was moved and filled with longing for the future.
"That's right. I think the Madam is quite kind. Although the Master is rather serious, we inquired on the way here. Lord Yan is a good official. This job of ours is not bad!"
Seeing that everyone was talking and getting happier, Qin Wu smiled and shook his head.
This job at the Yan family is really good for them. They don’t have to travel outside all year round, and they can earn money to supplement their family income. It’s great.
Until mid-February, Qin Wu and others followed Butler Sun to familiarize themselves with the Yan family and learn the Yan family's rules.
After the eight people had a general understanding of the situation, Butler Sun began to assign tasks to everyone.
Qin Shisan and Qin Fa, who were in their early twenties, were assigned to Yan Wenxiu, nineteen-year-old Qin Xing was assigned to Wentao, and Qin Wang was assigned to Wenkai.
When the four heard that they would be working for the young master in the mansion in the future, they were all excited.
"What about me?"
Qin Xiaoliu quickly looked at Butler Sun. He had always felt that he would be chosen. When he was in the provincial government before, the Fourth Master had talked to him many times and they had a very good chat.
Steward Sun smiled and said, "Actually, your tasks were assigned by Madam and Master. I am just a messenger."
Qin Xiaoliu was instantly disheartened. As expected, he was not steady enough and was not favored.
Seeing him like this, Butler Sun was a little amused and looked at Qin Wu: "You two should familiarize yourself with your tasks. As for Xiaoliu, come with me."
Qin Xiaoliu raised his head abruptly, and said with a gloomy face, "Butler Sun, I'm not only not selected, but I'm also going to be fired, am I?"
Butler Sun was speechless: "What are you thinking? Come with me. The eldest lady asked for you by name. From now on, you will serve her."
Hearing this, Qin Xiaoliu was stunned, and Qin Wu and others were also surprised.
"Why, you don't want to?"
"No, I am willing, very much willing!" Qin Xiaoliu quickly came back to his senses, expressed his opinion loudly, and then happily followed Butler Sun away.
"Daohua, no, the eldest girl, is valued as much as the boys in the family." Qin Shisan and others murmured in a low voice.
Qin Wu didn't say anything. If he had such a smart girl in his family, he would spoil her to death.
When Butler Sun brought Qin Xiaoliu to the main courtyard, Daohua was calculating the income and expenditure of the flower shop and vegetable shop during the New Year period.
"Miss, the person is here."
Daohua looked up at Qin Xiaoliu and saw that he was very well behaved and wanted to look around but didn't dare. She smiled and said, "Butler Sun, go and do your thing. I can handle this myself."
Butler Sun nodded and left.
"Little Six Brother."
Daohua didn't speak until Butler Sun left.
Without Butler Sun around, Qin Xiaoliu seemed relieved. When he heard Daohua calling him, he immediately looked up, then thought of the rules he had learned these days and quickly lowered his head: "Miss Dao."
"Puff~"
Seeing him like this, Daohua was so amused: "Brother Xiaoliu, there are no outsiders here now, you don't have to be so reserved, sit down and talk."
Qin Xiaoliu looked at the stool, then shook her head firmly: "Miss, I'm more comfortable standing."
Seeing this, Daohua didn't want to force it, so she asked, "Little Six, are you willing to work with me?"
Qin Xiaoliu nodded quickly: "Yes, of course I am willing. But, I don't know what the lady needs me to do?"
Daohua: "Well, I have several farms and shops. I can't go out often, so I need someone to help me keep an eye on them and see if anyone is being dishonest or treacherous."
Qin Xiaoliu's eyes widened: "Doesn't this make me the manager?"
Rice Flower nodded: "Yes!"
Qin Xiaoliu was delighted at first, but then she became a little worried: "Miss, am I qualified for this job?"
Daohua: "I think you can do it. You may not be so familiar with it at first, but don't worry, I will ask the store's housekeeper Sun to take care of you more."
Seeing Daohua's trust in him, Qin Xiaoliu immediately straightened his chest and said solemnly, "Don't worry, young lady. I will definitely learn from Butler Sun and promise to help you take care of the farm and the shop."
Daohua smiled and nodded, giving Qin Xiaoliu a look that said 'I'm rooting for you'.
(End of this chapter)
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