Chapter 322 Working during the day and reading at night
Wan Qiqi dragged her tired body home.
Only now does she realize how difficult the teaching profession is.
In case the restaurant loses customers due to food issues after opening, she has been staying in the kitchen all day, discussing the menu with Panda and Lei.
It's not just about discussion, but also about personal instruction.
She never imagined that in ancient times, she, a person who cooked in her spare time, would become a teacher of the ancients.
When she reached the main hall, she was too weak to climb the stairs and slumped into a chair, unwilling to move.
Tie Niu, quick-witted, immediately poured Wan Qiqi a glass of water. "Sister Qi, take a rest. Leave the rest of the household matters to us!"
Wan Qiqi was so tired that she didn't even want to lift her eyelids, and softly hummed in agreement.
She sat in the chair for a long time before she regained a little bit of her energy.
Erpang brought over a basin of hot water and said, "Sister Qi, there's hot water here. You can wash your face, and I've also prepared water for you to wash your feet!"
Wan Qiqi then slowly raised her head.
Although she is a bit lazy, she shouldn't need someone else to fetch her foot bath water, right?
She waved her hand and said, "You guys just need to clean up a bit too. You've been busy all day, get some rest."
"It's nothing!" Erpang chuckled sheepishly and said, "These things are nothing to us; we're used to them at home!"
But I'm not used to it!
Wan Qiqi kept complaining in her heart, missing the days when she could make money just by talking.
She doesn't want to do physical labor!
However, she could only roar these thoughts in her heart.
After venting her frustrations, she still had to face reality and continue working.
We're all preparing for the future so we can sit back and collect money!
Thinking of this, she finally felt less tired and got up, dragging her heavy body, to wash her face and soak her feet.
After she finished soaking her feet and poured out the water, Erpang and Tieniu were almost done with their work.
The three met in the courtyard.
Wan Qiqi recalled how the two of them had worked hard for a hundred days but hadn't spoken much to the other staff at the restaurant, so she asked, "Are you getting used to it here?"
The sudden display of concern caused the two of them to pause for a moment.
Erpang hurriedly said, "I'm used to it. I'm used to it. There's work and money to be made, so what's there to be unaccustomed to!"
Tie Niu chimed in, "That's right! Before, when we were looking for work in town, no one would hire us. We could only do heavy work at the docks. But now we can work in a restaurant, where we have food and lodging, and we even get 800 coins a month. Isn't that a great thing!"
Wan Qiqi frowned slightly.
Erpang and Tieniu were only fourteen or fifteen years old, which would be considered minors in modern terms.
However, in ancient times, at this age, one would already be expected to serve as the family's labor force, working to earn money!
At this age, bones are still developing. Doing heavy or strenuous work will suppress growth. In addition, if nutrition is inadequate, not only will they not grow tall, but they will also develop rickets and hunchbacks.
Wan Qiqi then understood why the villagers were generally shorter and why so many people looked older than their actual age.
There were exceptions, such as Chen Yongnian!
With no father to head the household, he inevitably had to shoulder the burden of the family at a young age.
Surprisingly, he was taller than anyone else!
As for Wu Gousheng, she believes it's half genetic and half due to laziness.
Wan Qiqi fed Wu Gousheng a lot of food during this period, but all the nutrition he ate went into growing taller, and he didn't gain any weight.
Seeing that Wan Qiqi hadn't spoken for a while and her expression was somewhat heavy, Tie Niu and Er Pang thought they had said something wrong and dared not speak again.
After a long silence, Wan Qiqi said, "Work hard, and once the restaurant officially opens, I'll give you a raise!"
Tie Niu looked delighted upon hearing this.
Erpang was also unable to contain his joy, but then he said, "Sister Qi, what about my older brother..."
He paused for a moment, hesitated for a long time, and then mustered up his courage to ask, "Sister Qi, my brother has always been with you, so why don't you let him work at the restaurant, and why don't you pay him... wages?"
The word "wages" was spoken in a very low voice.
It seems like it wants the listener to hear it, yet it also seems like it's afraid the listener will hear it.
A glint flashed in Wan Qiqi's eyes, but it vanished in an instant.
Then, a hint of relief appeared in her eyes.
Wu Gousheng never asked about wages, and he never even asked her for money.
She never expected that someone who followed Wu Gousheng would ask her about this matter because of Wu Gousheng.
She always says that talking about money hurts feelings, but she finds people who stand up for their brothers to be more reliable.
Wan Qiqi smiled faintly and said, "He has other things to do, and he will not be shortchanged by a single penny of his wages."
She keeps a clear record of every expense, ensuring that no one is shortchanged by a single penny.
However, the Wu family revolves around Wu Choudan and considers his well-being.
She, whom Wu Gousheng calls "sister" every day, must think of him and save money for his future wife.
Otherwise, if the money is given to Wu Gousheng, his younger brother will use it all, and he will have nothing left!
As they were talking, a knock came at the courtyard gate.
Even a fool could guess that the only person who would come to her house at this time was probably Wan Ziyan.
My dear brother, yesterday he was just eating, what does he want to do today?
While I was thinking, Erpang had already opened the door.
The newcomer was dressed in a blue robe and held several books in his hands. Who else could it be but Wan Ziyan?
Alai stood behind him, holding a polished inkstone, a stack of paper, and two writing brushes.
Wan Qiqi had a premonition that this guy was definitely not here to study elsewhere, but to find her!
"Master Wan, what's going on?" Tie Niu asked, looking somewhat puzzled.
Wan Ziyan stepped into the courtyard and said gently, "The restaurant is about to open. As the manager, you need to be literate and familiar with the accounts..."
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