webnovelfull Chapter 126 Li Yuer Finds a Way to Keep the Money
Chapter 126 Li Yuer Finds a Way to Keep the Money
Shopkeepers Qian and Jin had been waiting in the lobby, always keeping an eye on Young Master Jing's movements.
They didn't expect Young Master Jing to come down so soon, and they were very worried.
The two shopkeepers hurried forward to greet him and asked carefully, "Sir, why are you leaving so soon? Is it because the waiter in the store didn't treat you well?"
"No, please entertain my friends."
After saying that, Young Master Jing didn't wait for the two to react and walked out directly, leaving Jinbao to pay the bill.
"Knock down!"
There was a knock on the door of Qushui Liushang Pavilion, and the people who were feasting stopped.
"Come in." said Li Laosan.
Li Yuer thought it was the waiter who served tea and food, and she didn't expect that the person would be the shopkeeper Qian. But after she changed her mind, she quickly realized that it was probably for Young Master Jing.
"Uncle Qian is here, come and sit down." Li Yuer said with a smile.
Behind the shopkeeper Qian was a waiter. He waved his hand and told the waiter to serve tea, saying, "I'll give you another pot of tea. It's free. It's on us."
Nongchaolou would give free tea and cakes to some important old customers, but sending tea was probably just an excuse made by Manager Qian.
"Uncle Qian is still the best. I just finished my tea." Li Yuer followed his words.
Sure enough, after a few pleasantries, Shopkeeper Qian mentioned Young Master Jing.
"Why did you come here with Young Master Jing today?"
Li Yuer naturally would not tell the other party about their transaction, as it was a business secret.
I said, "We are not familiar with each other and have never met before. It just happened that he was interested in our oil lamps and bought one from us."
Li Yuer's words were half true and half false. Shopkeeper Qian immediately thought of the painted oil lamps. Their Nongchao Tower had both oil lamps made by the Wan Mansion and the oil lamps sent by Li Yuer before. Comparing the two, the only thing that the Wan Mansion did not have was the painted ones.
After getting the answer he wanted, Shopkeeper Qian sat for a while and then left. He also realized that with him around, the others couldn't eat freely.
As soon as Manager Qian left, the few of them started to feast again.
"What a pity, grandma and the others can't have it." Li Erlang took a bite of the honey-glazed Phoenix Wings, which were sweet, spicy and fragrant.
Li Laosan paused, feeling a little unhappy.
Shitou and the others felt a little embarrassed because they were just eating for free.
Li Yuer put the teapot in the middle of the table and said to ease the atmosphere: "What's the big deal? The dishes haven't been served yet and we can't finish them. Why don't we save some to take back for them to try."
Although almost no one who comes to Nongchaolou to eat takes away their food after eating, Li Yuer will not treat her family badly just for the sake of face.
Li Yuer was very happy that Li Erlang thought of his family. Not long ago, he was willing to empty his wallet for a luxurious white jade belt. Now that he had something good, he actually thought of his family. That was good, and he had made great progress.
"Yes!" Li Erlang said, "We can't finish all of this."
When the waiter was about to serve the dishes again, Li Yuer told him directly that there was no need for more dishes and to pack up the rest.
The waiter was stunned for a moment, but due to his good training, he immediately followed the order and went out.
After having a good meal and tea, the waiter placed a food box carefully packed on the table.
"Let's go."
Li Laosan picked up a lunch box and was about to go out.
"Wait, Uncle San, let's talk." Li Yuer said.
Some things need to be made clear, even brothers have to settle accounts clearly.
It’s inconvenient to talk back at Cai’s house, it’s better to stay here where it’s more quiet.
Li Yuer got straight to the point and said, "Brothers, you have put in a lot of effort this time. We will not calculate the income from the oil lamps as we said before. This is what I think. Sister Mei'er, eldest cousin, eldest brother, third uncle, cousin, and I will each take a share. Originally, we said that we would calculate it for Brother Shitou according to your wages, but this time, I plan to make an exception and calculate a share for each of you.
I'll keep a separate copy for buying New Year's goods as a benefit for employees, and everyone will get a share. Then I'll make a list of New Year's goods and we'll go shopping tomorrow.
As for the quicksand formula and the painted formula, I'll take them myself and won't share them with you."
"How can this be possible!" Shitou is an honest man who doesn't like to take advantage of others. He said, "We are lucky to have the wages. How dare we take the share? We are not the boss. This is not possible."
Big Head and House Sparrow also shook their heads, indicating that they shouldn't have taken it.
Everyone looked at Lai Zi, who put down the chicken wing in his mouth and said nonchalantly, "I don't need a share. I've already eaten my share of the meal."
"Hahahaha!" This made everyone laugh.
Li Yuer looked at Li Laosan and said, "Uncle San, what do you think?"
He had no objection at all to Li Yuer taking the money for the secret recipe alone.
"Why not, just pay the wages as we agreed upon."
He can now prioritize what he does and won't act on impulse.
Li Erlang felt a little pained. Five hundred taels of silver! Li Yuer was only eight years old, and he took it all for himself. But he knew in his heart that Li Yuer was absolutely qualified to take it.
Forget it, the money is in the hands of his own sister, and he, as her brother, will be able to benefit from it in the future.
"Yu Baoer, you have the final say." Li Erlang said.
Li Yuer smiled at her elder brother. This was exactly what she wanted to hear.
She wanted to be their core, so she said, "Since I have the final say, it's settled. You guys take one."
Then she said to Big Head, "Big Head, I'll leave the account to you. Once you're done, let me have a look at it, and then we'll divide the money."
"It must be a good calculation." Datou was excited. The white quicksand oil lamp alone was sold for fifty taels. Adding the previous miscellaneous items, the total was at least more than seventy taels. It could be divided into eight parts, each of which was nearly ten taels. If the four of them shared one part, each would get more than two taels, which was enough for his wife.
Beggars like them will basically be single all their lives, let alone carry on the family line. Those who can live to thirty are considered lucky, and having a wife is a dream they dare not even think about.
Li Yuer divided it this way after weighing the pros and cons. The income of five hundred taels would definitely make people jealous. Even if they didn't have any ideas today, there was no guarantee that they would have them in the future. Giving them some sweetness could also be considered to balance people's hearts.
Li Laosan cast a grateful look at Li Yuer, and Li Yuer smiled and nodded.
"Then let's go." Li Erlang began to pack his luggage. "There is still one lamp that has not been sold. I will sell it at the market tomorrow."
"No, we won't sell anything before the New Year." Li Yuer said.
"Why?" Li Erlang asked in confusion. He was addicted to making money and wanted to sell things every day. "We don't need such good lights at home. We can make more money by selling them."
Li Yuer said, "Many people at the market just now saw us making a lot of money. If it weren't for Young Master Jing, we wouldn't be able to leave the market. We have to stay out of the spotlight for the next few days."
Jia Que'er recalled, "Really! There were several malicious looks in the crowd just now. We really can't go."
Li Yuer continued, "Not only can we not sell anything tomorrow, but we have to disguise ourselves today as well."
She took out two taels of silver, handed it to Li Laosan and said, "Uncle San, go to the guest room later and turn your clothes inside out, then quietly go out to Liuji Cloth Pile to buy ready-made clothes for everyone, fine cloth will do, just consider it one of the employee benefits for the New Year.
Everyone please tell me your size, Big Head, you register, and then tell Uncle San the total amount."
At this time, everyone reacted.
This is because I was afraid of being followed before.
They did follow Young Master Jing in, but money is a powerful thing. If someone had followed them and hidden near Nongchao Tower before, they would definitely know that Young Master Jing had left by now. Anyone who had seen the scene at the big market would know that Young Master Jing was simply buying oil lamps from them and was not their backer.