The three sons naturally had no objection to their mother taking back her shop. Although Mr. Shen was a little reluctant, things had come to this point, and if he continued to stop her, it would seem that he had ill intentions!
This matter is settled!
As a woman, it is inconvenient to go out and it is not easy for me to show up in public at any time. It is really difficult to manage a shop!
But the silk and satin shops were different. The customers who came were all ladies. Moreover, they could control the market more accurately and quickly than men.
After all, you hang out with women every day, so you’ll be the first to know what everyone likes and pursues!
Mrs. Shen herself has been in charge for a period of time, so she is not afraid of this at all!
She got up early in the morning, roughly classified the household affairs, handed them over to Liu, Guan and Zhang, and then went out!
Liu Wanyun sat in the front hall, looking at the group of maids before her. Belatedly, she realized something was amiss. Weren't the three of them planning to leave the shop to run it? Why was it Auntie who went? And she'd left all the messy household chores to them!
The three of them looked at each other, feeling helpless about the situation, but they had to deal with it.
Fortunately, they just needed to be arranged to go out and didn't have to work themselves, so the three of them reluctantly sat there and started their first day as official housekeepers.
But their expressions, in the eyes of the maids below, made them think that the three young ladies were born in humble families, did not understand the rules of wealthy families, and did not know how to make arrangements, so they were timid and cautious.
Especially Mrs. Luo, who had seen the cooking skills of the young ladies, had a somewhat disdainful look on her face. She handed the recipe to Si Xi and stood aside, her posture not particularly respectful. "Please have a look, young lady. This is today's recipe, all arranged according to the preferences of the master, the lady, and the young masters!"
Liu Wanyun raised her eyebrows. Does this mean that there are no dishes they like?
"Why is this mutton soup again? The weather is getting warmer now, and it's not appropriate to drink mutton soup every day!"
Looking at the soup, she remembered that the man had been so energetic these days. It was probably because he drank too much of this soup. She should quickly change to something else to cool down!
Mrs. Luo said in a muffled voice, "The Third Young Master's wife asked me to change this soup a while ago."
"Really? Well, after drinking it for so many days, it's time to change it! Right, Xinyue?"
As she said that, she handed the recipe to Zhang Xinyue, glanced at her, and asked her to continue performing.
Zhang Xinyue glanced at the menu. "Mrs. Luo, this recipe doesn't seem to have changed much recently. Is the grocer getting lazy? Or does the chef need to improve his skills?"
Isn't she the one who cooks? Doesn't this mean her cooking skills are not good?
Mrs. Luo was definitely not convinced. "Replying to the young lady, this menu was set by the lady before. It changes every month and will be adjusted according to the situation."
"Oh, is that so? Then it's not your fault in the kitchen. However, since we're in charge now, let's make a new recipe!"
"But, what about the lady?"
Mrs. Luo was still trying to use the lady to pressure them, but Mrs. Lin next to her spoke up.
"Now, since it's the Young Madam who's in charge, then she must have her reasons for making these arrangements. Mrs. Luo doesn't dare to agree to them. Is this the only dish you can make?"
The incident of moving flowers was still vivid in her mind. Mrs. Lin knew how important the young ladies were in the hearts of the young masters. In addition, the young mistress had helped to speak up for her at that time, so she was indebted to the young mistress for a favor. Naturally, she had to stand up to save face for the young mistress.
Liu Wanyun glanced at her gratefully, then smiled at Mrs. Luo. "Mrs. Luo, are you going to wait for Madam's order before you do anything? How about I go and get Madam back, and you ask her in person? Can we make this decision?"
This Luo woman is a completely clueless and stubborn slave. No matter what, she is also the master. If you don't follow her instructions, how can you surpass her status? Is she making arrangements for her master?
"I, don't... that's not what I meant. It's just that if Young Madam wants to change any dishes, please let me know..."
She was being clever again, thinking that since they were from a humble family, they had no experience, hadn't tried many dishes, and definitely couldn't name them...
Liu Wanyun tugged at the corner of her mouth with a sneer, "Shouldn't you go and sort this out for me? If I've figured everything out, why would I need you?"
Guan Xiaoyu, who had been looking sullen, said slowly, "Sister-in-law, why don't we hire a new cook?"
Hearing the Young Madam's words, Mrs. Luo realized that these three people were not so easy to fool and manipulate. She quickly nodded and said, "Yes, yes, I will go down and re-arrange the menu..."
Seeing this snobbish and superficial person, Liu Wanyun couldn't help but feel embarrassed. "I only have one request. No repeat dishes for seven days, no repeat dishes for a month!"
Mrs. Luo widened her eyes. This... this request... was too...
Finally, she made a bitter face, nodded and left.
After this person took the lead, the people who followed him became much more respectful.
When it came to the accounting matters, Liu Wanyun waved her hand.
"Give this to Madam for her review when she returns!"
If you don't understand this thing at first, you'll easily be laughed at.
Besides, the accounts need to be handed over or something, and you have to start from the beginning to know the general situation. If you just look at it for one or two days, you will only be confused.
The old lady was the same. She said she didn't care and just left it to them. She went to tinker with her dowry shop, and the three of them were tied up in this mansion.
After the three of them finished arranging things, they went back to the garden.
Nowadays, the weather is warm but not too hot. There are flowers all over the garden. It is very pleasant to play mahjong in the breeze.
"Do you think Auntie took the drawing to use it for her shop first?"
Liu Wanyun was sorting the cards while chatting.
Zhang Xinyue played a card of 80,000 and then took over the conversation, "8... is it!"
"Alas, when can we let her take us to start a business together?"
Liu Wanyun sighed.
Zhang Xinyue didn't take it seriously. "We're living a very leisurely life now. Auntie doesn't make us set many rules. We eat and drink well every day, play mahjong together, and go out for a walk occasionally. It's a thousand times better than being a social animal!"
"I feel uneasy!"
"I have money, but I don't work! I'm at the peak of my life, so why am I not at peace?"
Liu Wanyun asked her in return, "Which of these are ours?"
"Everything we have now belongs to the Shen family, or rather, to that man. If they take it all back, we will have nothing!"
"Look at Auntie in this mansion. Why is she so powerful? Not only because she gave birth to a son, but she also has her own dowry shop. She has the confidence! We currently have nothing except three men."
Guan Xiaoyu said thoughtfully, "Actually, we can open our own shop!"
"Ourselves? But how can we..."
Liu Wanyun understood halfway through the conversation.
Yes!
Didn’t Guan Xiaoyu’s mother give her a small shop?
Instead of following Auntie around and helping her run the shop, why don’t they open one of their own?
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