vstars Chapter 223 Human nature is complex
Chapter 223 Human nature is complex
About 3000 pieces of porcelain were customized here, and each one was prepared in excess. Some large plates were also purchased. In total, about 4000 pieces of porcelain were customized.
Finally, the silver was counted, a total of 238 taels of silver, which was just for the porcelain, and there was also 20 taels of silver for the painter.
Shen Li felt that it was a great value for money, so she happily paid the painter and also gave Xu Sheng 50 taels of silver as a deposit. The porcelain had to be delivered within half a month, and the final payment would be made afterwards.
"Miss, where are you going next?"
After leaving Xu's porcelain kiln, Lai Fu asked Shen Li about her next itinerary.
"Go to Yaxing."
"Yes."
I also need to hire some maids and train the waiters, otherwise I won’t be able to force the store to start up when the time comes and the store will probably become a mess.
There are some pastry recipes in the shops that you can figure out with a little thought, but everyone’s methods and cooking time are different, so it’s not that simple.
It’s different with cakes. As long as the recipe of whipping the cream with egg whites is kept secret, outsiders won’t know. So it’s better to keep the recipe in your own hands.
Shen Li had already experienced the complexity of human nature, and now she didn't want to try it again. She tried to use people she bought herself in the shop as much as possible. With the indentures in hand, they would always work wholeheartedly with some benefits or conditions.
There was snow on the road, so the carriage was moving a little slowly, but fortunately there was a heater in the car, so it wasn't too cold.
Shen Li looked at Lu Jing: "When will you go back?"
It has been snowing recently, and I am a little worried that it is not safe to take a boat ride.
Lu Jing's mouth corners slightly raised, "We'll leave the day after tomorrow."
Shen Changshan was not too reassured after hearing this, "The day after tomorrow? The snow will probably continue to fall for several days, why don't we stay a little longer."
"No, Uncle Shen, it's almost the end of the year and there are many things to deal with at home. Besides, I have to take the Lushan Academy exam next month, so I'd better not bother you."
Shen Changshan nodded. Since he had already said so, he didn't try to persuade him any further.
"Is it safe to sail now?"
Seeing her frowning and worried expression, Lu Jing's depressed mood of the past two days improved a little.
"Don't worry, Sister Ali. Even though it's snowing, the river won't freeze. On the contrary, it's not raining and the wind isn't strong at this time, so it's relatively safe to sail."
"That's fine."
Shen Li didn't understand this and was worried that something might go wrong on their way back. Now that she knows, she feels relieved.
Soon, the carriage stopped in front of the brokerage firm, and several people got off the carriage and went straight in.
Uncle Wu was wearing a cloak and holding a feather duster in his hand, sweeping the dust on the table. When he heard the noise, he turned around to look.
"Oh, it's so cold, come in and sit down, Xiao Wang, go make some tea."
Shen Changshan laughed, "I'm bothering you again."
"Hurry up, it's cold, go in and warm up first."
Shen Li sat down and took a sip of hot tea before speaking, "Uncle Wu, is Aunt Wu here?"
Having worked as a broker for so many years, Wu Song is a very shrewd person, so as soon as Shen Li opened her mouth, he knew what they were here for today.
"Yes, what kind of person do you want? I'll ask her to bring her over to you."
The smile on Shen Li's face deepened. It really is easy to talk to smart people.
"Uncle Wu, I need a group of people, aged between 15 and 25, both male and female."
Wu Song pondered over what she said in his heart, then nodded and stood up, "Okay, wait for me, I'll ask someone to call her."
"it is good."
Wu Song went out for a while and came back soon with two plates of snacks in his hands. "Come on, it will take a while for someone to be brought over. Eat something first."
Maybe Shen Li wanted a different person this time. After waiting for quarter of an hour, Aunt Wu finally brought people over.
The door opened and the few people exchanged a few words before Shen Li saw the people standing outside through the open door. Aunt Wu had picked 30 people in total, and their ages were within the range she had specified.
The women stood in the first two rows, and the men, who were a little less numerous, stood in a row at the back.
Shen Li looked over and had to say that the couple were both smart people. The people brought by Aunt Wu were all good-looking and had good figures.
Shen Li got up and went outside, "Look up and look at me."
After she finished speaking, these people looked up but did not meet her eyes.
"look into my eyes."
Facing Shen Li's sharp gaze, at first, these people were still able to hold on, but soon some of them withdrew their gazes.
She scanned these people with a sharp gaze one by one. Most of them could not hold on under her gaze, only two maids and two servants held on.
Very good, a store needs people who follow orders, but it also cannot lack people with ideas and talents, both are indispensable.
"What are your names?"
Several people had been looking at her, so they naturally knew that she was talking about them.
"Your servant Qiuhua."
"Your servant Lianxiang."
"Little Shuangfu."
"Little Tonglu."
When these people responded, they no longer looked into her eyes but at her chin, which showed that they had been trained.
Next, Shen Li began to select people, "Those who can read, come to the front."
Soon, twenty out of the thirty people came forward and lined up. I didn't expect that so many of them could read.
"Those who can cook and those who know some martial arts, step forward."
This time, only eight people came forward, five women and three men.
Shen Li nodded, and after asking some more questions, she picked out a total of eighteen people, ten women, of course including the four people just mentioned.
None of the people he chose had relatives in the dental clinic, which ensured their safety to the greatest extent.
"Aunt Wu, these are all we need for now. Do you have anyone here who is good at cooking? An older one is fine, too."
Seeing that she had chosen so many people, Aunt Wu couldn't hide the smile on her face. When she heard her ask this, she thought about it for a moment and nodded.
"Yes, wait a moment, I'll bring it over for you to see."
"Okay, thank you Aunt Wu for your help."
Shen Li walked back into the room, "Dad, take them to buy some winter supplies first."
Then he looked at Wu Song who was standing beside him, "Uncle Wu, I may need to borrow a carriage from you."
"it is good."
Shen Changshan took two people to buy cotton clothes and other things, and the rest of the people were taken back by Aunt Wu to pack up.
Shen Li went back and sat down. Soon, Aunt Wu came in with a woman who was about fifty years old.
After listening to Aunt Wu's introduction, Shen Li realized that this lady was actually only forty years old. However, she didn't know what she had been through, her hair had turned gray, and her face was full of fatigue. Only her hands were in good condition.
"Her name is Yang Li. We usually call her Li Niang. She has no relatives. She lost her husband and son one after another. In the end, her family owed too much money, so she sold herself."
So that's why, no wonder he looks so old.