NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2: Is the third master here today?
Chapter 2 Is the third master here today?
After the cherry retreated, Yu Zhi couldn't lie down on the bed as soon as she thought of the word "outside room".
She woke up the day before yesterday. Cherry and Jiang's mother watched her so closely that they didn't even let her get off the bed. They just sat outside for a while, and were quickly helped into the room by Cherry. I didn't even look at the house I lived in.
She took a quick look outside just now, the small courtyard is not big, but it is very orderly, except for the main house, there are three wing rooms on the east, and a jujube tree on the west.
A large piece of land under the tree was turned up, and Cherry said that it was Jiang's mother who turned it up, and was going to sow some vegetable seeds. Vegetables are too expensive, so you can save a lot of money by growing them yourself.
When Yu Zhi heard this, he felt more sympathy for himself. It's fine to wear it as an outer room, and it's still an outer room living in a small farmyard, and the people who serve around him seem to be unreliable.
It’s like being in a company. She is the team leader. The employees assigned to her group not only have inter-professional employment, but have not yet received formal pre-job training. How to lead such a team?
No matter how you look at her, she is in a dire situation!
The interior of the house is quite simple, which can be summed up by the word "clean view".
After rummaging through the box, there were only a few clothes, the fabrics were average, and most of them were half-worn, and there were only two new ones. The colors were a bit old-fashioned, and they didn't seem to be worn by young girls at all.
Yu Zhi looked through his memory, and sure enough, it was a reward from the wife of the former county magistrate.
There is another box under the box, which is locked. Yu Zhi thought for a while, then took off the key hanging around his neck, and sure enough, he opened it right away.
In the box, there were some scattered silver and copper coins. After counting, there were a total of 232,547 Wen, which is equivalent to several thousand yuan in RMB.
so little! Yu Zhi frowned, rummaging through the room without giving up.
The whole house was searched, but no more money was found. It seems that the twenty or so taels of silver are all the property of the original owner.
Shabby! How shabby!
Yu Zhi locked the money box and threw it back into the box, opened the dressing box, found two silver hairpins, and a red velvet flower.
Oh, more shabby!
Yu Zhi had no expression on his face, and snapped the dressing box shut.
When she was in the world of comprehension, all the jewelry was made of rare materials such as jade and gemstones, and she found gold, silver and vulgar. Even in modern times, when she was just full moon, she still wore gold and silver, and there were several pairs of gold and silver bracelets alone.
She was never so downcast when she was the poorest.
Yu Zhi lay back on the bed, feeling hopeless.
The benefactor left her here and never showed up again, which shows that he doesn't care about this girl. If he does, can he just find a small yard and settle her down?
The leader doesn't pay attention, the subordinates are incompetent, and they don't even allocate funds for the activities. What does this make her do?
Yu Zhi felt that she might have to lie down completely this time, and she would turn into a dried fish in a short time.
While mourning, I heard the voice of Cherry outside, "Mother Jiang, you are back! Have you seen the third master?"
Yu Zhi got up and walked out, walked to the door and slowed down, imitating the original owner's appearance, shrugging his shoulders, gently holding the door frame, his eyes full of expectation, "Did you see the third master?"
A piece of hibiscus noodles, pale due to illness, makes me even more pitiful. A pair of affectionate water eyes, the corners of which are slightly red, are truly charming.
So delicate and beautiful, let alone a man, even a woman like Mama Jiang felt very distressed when she saw her. He said in his heart: he was born so good-looking, no wonder he can fall into the eyes of your son.
"Miss, why did you come out? You are still in good health, so you can't see the wind." Mother Jiang stuffed the basket into Cherry's hand, took two quick steps, and helped Yu Zhi into the house again.
"Although the servant did not see the third master, she heard the news. The servant used money to get in touch with the woman who watched the corner gate. She told the servant that the third master had not returned to the mansion for two days. The servant asked her if it was The yamen is busy with errands, or is the third master out on business? The woman was reluctant to say anything at first, and then pried her mouth open after stuffing five taels of silver. It turned out that the third master was out of Beijing to work for the eldest son. Well, that woman doesn't know when she will come back."
Afraid that Yu Zhi would be disappointed, she hurriedly said: "Miss, don't worry, the slave will go to visit every two days. As soon as the third master comes back, the slave will invite him over."
Yu Zhi nodded slightly, and praised: "Mama Jiang still has a way, thank you for your hard work. But, isn't that woman too greedy?"
Mother Jiang's words touched her heart. She slapped her thigh, feeling distressed and unwilling, "Isn't it? My heart is really dark."
Mother Jiang’s previous family was a minor official of the sixth rank, from a poor family. Although she could afford servants, she lived a very frugal life. Five taels of silver were enough for a month’s food expenses.
Later, the master’s family found a vacancy due to their connections. Naturally, all the servants would not be taken away, and Mama Jiang, who was not a confidant, was left behind. After all, she had served at an official's house, and she had more knowledge than ordinary servants, so she was selected by the third master to serve Yu Zhi.
Mother Jiang lost her husband when she was young, and lost her son when she was middle-aged, and all her wealth and life depended on her master, so why don't you think more about yourself? Her devotion also has her own selfishness. She saw Yu Zhi was young and good-natured, so she wanted to win the trust and reliance of the master. When the third master brought the master into the house in the future, she could also have a pension. place.
Otherwise, would she be willing to spend five taels of silver to inquire about news? Thinking about it now, her heart still hurts.
Yu Zhi nodded, "There's nothing you can do about it. Even a servant who sweeps the gates of those rich and powerful people has high vision. They don't look down on them with little money. But if you can get in touch with them, no matter how much money you spend. It's worth it, Mama Jiang, you did the right thing."
once again affirmed Jiang's mother's behavior.
Good employees are all boasted. As a leader, your ability may not be strong, but you must appreciate your subordinates.
Mother Jiang was moved. Although it was for the purpose of inquiring about news, she was also uneasy for spending so much money all at once, for fear of being blamed by her master.
Now Yu Zhi not only didn't blame her, but also praised her for being worth the money. Mother Jiang's heart suddenly became hot, and she hoped that Yu Zhi would get better.
Yu Zhi didn't need to ask any more, she said it all by herself, "Girl, the little brother Qingfeng who is beside the third master handed over fifty taels of silver to the maidservant, excluding the expenses these days, the biggest expense is to hire a doctor to buy medicine for you Alright, I spent almost fourteen taels in total, plus the five taels I spent today, and there are less than thirty taels left, can I give it to you, slave?"
Sure enough, it was the same as Yu Zhi guessed.
After she woke up, the doctor came once, and Jiang's mother went to grab the medicine and didn't ask her for money, so she guessed that Jiang's mother had money in her hand.
Although fifty taels of silver is not much, it is twice as much as her private house. Her little private money is enough to make her sick, ouch, shivering!
"No need, you still have to buy medicines and groceries every day, you should keep the money, just keep the accounts."
Yu Zhi knew very well that this money was public money and was going to be spent. Even if she kept it, it would not become her private house. She has to go out every day, and her heart will hurt even more.
"The slaves are illiterate." Jiang's mother looked embarrassed.
"Then—" Yu Zhi froze for a moment, then looked at Cherry.
Cherry waved her hands again and again, "Miss, don't look at the slaves, the slaves can't read."
Is she going to keep the accounts?
No! No! As a leader, how can there be any reason to work on your own? The staff must be trained.
Yu Zhi said decisively: "We don't have a lot of expenses, so we use our brains to record first. I will teach Yingying how to read, and when Yingying learns, she will take care of the accounting."
Regardless of Cherry's reluctance, the matter was settled.
Cherry and Mama Jiang, one in charge of accounts, the other in charge of money, supervise each other, Yu Zhi, the leader, can sit back and relax.
Perfect!
(end of this chapter)