Qiao Xin looked at the group of people kneeling in the living room. After two or three months of recuperation, they were no longer as miserable as before. Looking at them now, even the coarse linen clothes could not conceal the temperament that was ingrained in their bones.
Although a phoenix without feathers is not as good as a chicken, a phoenix is still a phoenix after all, and the cultivation in its bones is not comparable to that of a domestic chicken. This group of people raised it well and it turned out to be so pleasing to the eye.
The kneeling man became even more frightened and uneasy when he saw that Qiao Xin didn't say anything for a long time. It was a long time before he heard Qiao Xin calling out.
Qiao Xin smiled and said, "I came here on a whim today. But I do have something to discuss with you all. Everyone, get up."
Qiao Xin kicked over a nearby bench and sat down: "Everyone, sit down. Don't be nervous. You have been here for three months. It seems that your bodies have recovered. I believe everyone has some idea of what kind of family our Qiao family is."
Although everyone didn't know what the boss was up to, they still did as he said in silence!
Qiao Xin did not state her purpose at the beginning, but first asked where the person's hometown was, whether there were any good places to eat, drink and have fun, whether there were any special features that other places did not have, and then asked whether the person could read, what he did for a living, and who else was in his family.
This old lady-like chat about family matters gradually relaxed everyone's hearts! In this half-true and half-false exchange, Qiao Xin also felt the place of everyone present.
When Qiao Xin said that she wanted to find a few people to help manage things, everyone was stunned for a moment!
Gu Zaixing thought he had misheard, so he asked again: "Madam, are you talking about the steward?"
"Yes, it's a steward. Men and women are welcome. As long as you think you are qualified for the position of steward, you can apply directly to me. If you are selected, it means that you are exactly the person I need at the moment. If you are not selected, don't be discouraged. It just means that I don't have a suitable position at the moment."
Gulan summoned up the courage to ask, "Can a woman do it? Can I, old lady, do it?"
"Hahaha, why can't a girl do that? I am a girl myself! Look at Nanny Qin beside me and Bai Liu beside my second daughter-in-law, who is about the same age as you. Now she is the manager of a shop." Qiao Xin said, and then looked at her: "You must be Mr. Gu's daughter, right? Your handwriting is very lifelike, and you have inherited your father's true skills!"
Upon hearing this, the father and son blushed, Gu Zaixing was ashamed while Gu Lan was happy!
Gulan looked at Qiao Xin with sparkling eyes and asked, "Is it really that good? My former... former teacher told me whether this is a proper job!"
"Little girl, don't underestimate yourself. Think about it, what would happen if this skill was used to draw portraits of wanted criminals for the government? Wouldn't the more realistic the better? There is no such thing as an unnecessary skill in this world. It just depends on who is using it and how it is used.
Did everyone praise the Monkey King illustrations you and your father drew? "
This is not false, everyone who has read the manuscript has praised it highly!
Gulan happily agreed: "Thank you for the compliment, old lady. Xiaolan will work harder in the future."
Qiao Xin took the opportunity to say, "You are the one who said this. Our Qiao family's workshop is planning to recruit a team of painters. There will be too many illustrations needed for the books in the bookstore in the future. I wonder if you have the confidence to form this team and serve as the team leader yourself?"
I see there are quite a few girls here, most of them have a foundation in calligraphy and painting, why not use your skills to earn some money to support your family?"
"Madam, can this servant really do this?"
"Of course you can. Once you have made your plan, you can send a representative to negotiate with my eldest granddaughter. Now the management of the bookstore in Laohu Town is taken over by her!"
Gulan and a group of girls were overjoyed, but they said with worry in their eyes: "Madam, I am a criminal slave, and it is against the rules to do this."
"I will not violate the laws of Dajing. You can only serve the Qiao family in this life. Qiao Xinquan is willing to give every servant of the Qiao family freedom and respect within the scope of his ability!"
Not to mention in Dajing, even in other countries today, once you become a criminal slave, your life and death are not in your own hands, you can never get rid of your citizenship, you can't get married, let alone betray your master and leave the house to do business. Once discovered, you will be executed and your master will be punished!
This is Gulan and his men’s biggest concern.
Nanny Qin added: "On the day you were registered, the old lady had already changed the death indentures of ordinary slaves registered with the government."
This was the highest treatment Qiao Xin had managed to obtain for them from the government within the current legal framework. So whether Gu Zaixing was allowed to tell stories or Gu Lan was allowed to paint, it was all legal and compliant, and they didn't have to worry about being reported.
"I have already cured the tattoos on Heiya and Mr. Gu. If any of you become my managers, you will inevitably have to go out to work in the future. I just won't let you go out with such a glaring mark on your face."
If everyone was indifferent to the previous words, this last benefit alone caused a huge wave in everyone's heart.
The old lady is willing to eliminate humiliation for all those who can be used by her!
"I can read a few words, and I'm willing to serve you, madam!" The first one to stand up was Heiya's handsome younger brother!
But Qiao Xin waved her hand and refused: "You are still too young, it is not suitable for you at the moment. If I send you out, I am afraid that Hei Yatou will be angry with me!"
The other person raised his head in astonishment. This was the first time Qiao Xin saw his appearance clearly. He was so handsome!
If she lets a child like this out, she'll probably have to send another group of people to protect his safety!
"Madam, I'm already sixteen!" Shi Jinmo was a little unconvinced.
For the first time, he felt upset about his youthfulness!
"You can't go out at the age of sixteen. Don't you know your height and appearance? You said you are sixteen, but you are not as tall as my ten-year-old grandson. The worldly prejudice cannot tolerate your good looks. Stay in the Qiao family and help Cao the steward! When you are eighteen years old, we will see what happens."
Shi Jinmo didn't expect Qiao Xin to tell him these words so bluntly. If it were someone else, he might think it was a tease, but he didn't see a trace of frivolity or disdain in Qiao Xin's words and actions. Instead, she was truly thinking about him!
Forget it, let’s wait a little longer!
In the end, Qiao Xin finally decided on three women and five men, and the jobs of the others were adjusted and arranged accordingly. At this time, Qiao Xin could no longer confuse them with those men who were just doing hard labor!
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