Chapter 149 Chapter 149 Su Li will...
Su Li kept this matter in her heart, but she secretly considered the various possibilities after going to Jizhou.
In the next three months, Su Li took drastic measures. First, she standardized the management of the restaurant and food shop to facilitate future management. Then, she worked with Old Man Qu to develop new dishes to enrich the menu of the restaurant and food shop. Finally, she cultivated confidants so that the restaurant could be run even when she was not there. Su Li investigated several people, including Lu, Mo, Li Chunhua, and Lin Da and Mo's two sons.
Among them, Mrs. Lu and Mrs. Mo were both veterans who had worked in the food store for many years, so Su Li's first thought was to hand over the store to them and promote them to be shopkeepers. Li Chunhua, Lin Da, Zeng Dalang and Zeng Erlang came later, so Su Li only taught them to read and count when they were free, and had no plans to let them do anything for the time being.
She decided that after some time she would select a suitable candidate to be the manager of the restaurant, and then choose another one to be the general manager.
The restaurant's affairs were almost settled, and Su Li found an opportunity to tell her grandfather, Old Man Su, and her mother, Mrs. Chen, about it. When they first heard about it, everyone was very happy, but the joy didn't last long. Mrs. Chen asked, "What about the restaurant?"
As soon as this was said, everyone else also thought of this, "Yeah, what about the restaurant and the food store?"
It would be great to go to Jizhou, but are the restaurants and food stores going to be closed?
Su Li knew her mother and the others would be worried, so she told them her plan. Chen and Mrs. Wu were still a little hesitant, "But, is this really possible?"
If none of the family members are present, the people below will inevitably pretend to obey but actually disobey. Maybe no one dares to do so at the beginning, but over time, it is hard to guarantee that nothing will happen.
Su Li also thought of this, so she planned to train more people so that they could supervise each other, and then she could come back to check the accounts from time to time.
"That's a good idea," said Mrs. Wu.
However, at this moment, Su Hong beside her suddenly said, "Fifth sister, I won't go to Jizhou..."
Yes, although Su Hong married into the Wang family, she would still be called to discuss any major matters in the shop and restaurant.
Hearing Su Hong's words, Su Li was stunned, "What's wrong, sister?"
Su Hong then expressed her considerations. After all, the Wang family had spent all their savings on buying a house in the county town. If they went to Jizhou, what would they do with the house in the county town? Also, she had just found a private school for her son Su. If he went to Jizhou, everything would have to start from scratch.
After hearing this, everyone didn't know what to say. Emotionally, everyone wanted the family to be together, but from a practical point of view, Su Hong's idea was not wrong. After all, she was not alone now. The Wang family had relied on hunting for generations. It was indeed not appropriate to ask them to leave Xiaoxi Village, Qinghe County, and go to other places to make a living.
"Then you stay here, big sister." It happened that she and Wang Erge were looking after the restaurant and the food store, so Su Li felt relieved. After all, her big sister was steady and not the kind of person who would act rashly.
Su Hong nodded, "Okay, Fifth Sister, don't worry."
In this way, everything was arranged. Then Su Li wrote a letter to Jizhou, telling her father and others the news, and asking them to help find a place to stay when they were free.
At the end of May, a letter came from Jizhou. It was written by Su's father. The letter said that a house had been found and they could go there anytime. It also said that they would be back next month and they could be taken with them then.
As for why she came back, Su Li thought that the potatoes planted in the village would be ripe around that time, and everything became clear.
On this side, Mrs. Wu took Chen to pack up the things she needed at home. On the other side, Su Li took the opportunity to hand over the affairs of the restaurant to Su Hong, including who to contact if there was anything, and explained everything in detail to Su Hong.
Around the beginning of June, everything was ready, just waiting for Su's father to come back.
"Take the pottery jar with you, too, so you don't have to buy another one when you get to Jizhou."
"And that wooden rack for hanging clothes. Yes, that one."
Chen arranged for Song Da to move things in the yard, and she wanted to move even the magpie's nest under the eaves. Su Li had just returned from the restaurant and saw this scene. She hurried forward to stop it. Oh my God, if she let her mother take all the things with her, Su Li could imagine what the situation would be like on the road. It would take half a month to go to Jizhou, wouldn't it take double that?
Su Li persuaded Chen by saying that they would come back in the future and there was no need to take everything with them. What's more, they had agreed to let their elder sister and others come to stay from time to time, so it would be inconvenient if they didn't have anything.
After hearing this, Chen struggled for a long time and finally gave up.
She felt very sad when she saw so many things but couldn't take them away.
Fortunately, Su's father came back within two days. In addition, there were Su Qingshan, Su Qinghe, and several unfamiliar big men. Su's father said they were responsible for transporting potatoes.
As soon as they arrived, they had to go see the potatoes and couldn't stop for a moment. Fortunately, Su Li had dug out the potatoes and put them away half a month ago. Seeing this, he took them to see them. The five people looked at the potatoes piled in the warehouse, nodded, and were about to transport them away. Su Li did not stop them, after all, the other party had given them so much silver.
However, what Su Li did not expect was that the big man actually took out another 1,000 taels of silver notes and gave them to her when he left, saying that they were given by Mr. Gu.
Su Li had no choice but to accept it. The big man put it on the dining table without her knowing when.
When Su Li saw it, she was speechless.
Chen was curious about who gave it to her, so Su Li had to say,
"Mr. Gu gave it to me."
Chen was about to ask who Mr. Gu was, but was interrupted by Father Su, "We have to leave now. We should invite my father-in-law and the others to have dinner together."
Chen said, "As I should."
After all, I don’t know when I will be back.
So the day before leaving, Chen invited Wang's father and son and Zeng Lao Da's family to her home. In addition, her eldest brother, second brother, third sister, fourth sister's family, her parents, Old Man Chen, and Mo and Lu, who were close to the Su family, were all invited to the Su family.
These people had long known that the Su family was about to go to Jizhou, and had already expressed their reluctance to leave, so they were not very surprised this time. Everyone was just like usual, as if it was just an ordinary gathering. The women went to the kitchen to help as soon as they arrived, and it was as lively as when they were in Xiaoxi Village.
"Where should I put the washed cabbage?"
"Give it to me, put it here."
"I'm so lucky today. I can eat the dishes made by Wu Ya."
"Isn't it!"
Everyone's chatter reached Su Li's ears, and she smiled, "Then the aunts should eat more later."
"That's a must."
"Hahaha, don't worry."
The laughter continued until Su Li poured the food into the big iron pot. With a sizzling sound, the fragrance instantly spread, enveloping the small kitchen and attracting everyone's attention.
"This smell makes my mouth water."
"Yes, it smells so good."
"I'll have to eat a few more bowls of rice later."
Everyone exclaimed while taking a deep breath.
How come I’m hungry even though it’s not even noon yet?
The dishes Su Li cooked today were mainly stir-fried dishes, including stir-fried lamb and pork, braised pork and fish, and various cold and stewed dishes. The soup was stewed fresh pig's trotter soup. There were a total of 10 dishes on the table, which was no less than what we eat during the Chinese New Year.
As soon as everyone sat down, they were shocked by the huge table of food in front of them. Almost everyone swallowed their saliva at the same time. Wow, there are so many dishes, can they finish them?
But no matter whether they could finish the food or not, everyone started eating hard after the meal started.
"This fried lamb is so tender, without any smell of mutton."
"And this braised pork, it melts in your mouth, it's so delicious."
“Delicious, delicious.”
The same thing happened at the two tables of men. Old Man Su, his father, and the Wang family father and son were all having a great time while drinking and eating.
Father Su said, "When we go to Jizhou, I'll trouble you to take care of the family."
Father Su said to Father Wang, and Father Wang waved his hand, "What's the big deal?"
"You can come back if you want. Jizhou is not far away."
Father Su, "It's natural."
Then, they started to clink glasses and drink.
Everyone praised the meal highly. The sun shone in the yard and on everyone. A breeze blew by. Su Li looked up and felt that the lively atmosphere was really great.
The meal lasted until late at night. After everyone left, Su's father dragged his drunken body back to his room to rest. Chen poured him a cup of hangover tea, and Su's father took a sip.
"Have you told Daya?"
Chen, "I said it."
"That's good."
"Have you told your son-in-law?"
"Yes."
After all, this matter is not a big deal, but it is not a small matter. If the world really becomes chaotic, it will be fine for them in Jizhou, which is under the jurisdiction of King Ji and is heavily guarded. But it will be hard for Daya and the others to stay here. So Su's father and Chen discussed it and decided to tell the Wang family about the cellar. If anything really happens, they can go back to the village to take shelter.
Moreover, the father and son of the Wang family are reliable people, and they will be able to help his brother-in-law and mother-in-law when the time comes.
"OK."
Chen sighed, "To be honest, I'm really reluctant to leave." Here, I have relatives and friends, and I'm used to everything. But in Jizhou, everything is unknown.
Father Su also thought of this. He was silent for a moment and said, "Otherwise, I won't go."
"Anyway, my son and I will come back when we are free, so it will be the same."
Chen shook her head and said, "I want to go."
Although she was reluctant to leave everything here, she was also reluctant to be separated from her husband. How many five years can a person have in his life? In a blink of an eye, a lifetime has passed. Now the family is not like before when they were forced to separate because of lack of money. Since they all have money, it is naturally best for the family to stay together. What's more, it is too cruel to separate her daughter-in-law just after she got married with her son. She doesn't want her daughter-in-law to be like herself, unable to be with her husband for a long time and suffer the same pain as her.
but…
"Or do you not want me to go? Tell me, are you keeping other women over there?"
Father Su: If you want to accuse someone of a crime, you can always find a pretext.
He said, "How is that possible? What are you thinking about all day long?"
He has been training in the military camp all day and is exhausted. How can he think about this?
"That's good. If I find out, hehe..."
Father Su, "Don't worry, I only like you, not other women."
…
Now it was Chen's turn to feel embarrassed, "This is so corny."
Father Su raised his eyebrows, "Don't you like it a little corny?"
"like."
"Hahaha…"
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