SFS Chapter 154 Human Heart
Chapter 154 Human Heart
On the way home, the Zhang brothers all had relaxed and happy expressions on their faces.
Carpenter Zhang was driving the ox cart, and his whip movements were much more heroic.
"Brother Dazhu and Brother Erzhu, what do you think of the shopkeeper?" Qin Huiyin asked.
Zhang Dazhu recalled the shopkeeper's welcoming smile and said, "The shopkeeper was quite kind. Qingyue Restaurant is the largest restaurant here, and a pot of tea costs one or two taels of silver, which is simply unaffordable for poor families like us. If it were the shopkeeper of another restaurant, they would have kicked us out without waiting for us to say anything, but he treated us with such courtesy and didn't put on airs at all."
Zhang Erzhu continued, "The guys were gossiping, but he stopped them in time and taught them a lesson. It's clear he's very strict with his staff and is a reliable manager."
"Did you notice that the guys were gossiping right in the middle of the lobby, right next to the stairs, where guests arriving at the wing would pass?"
"Now that Sister Huiyin mentions it, it's true. These guys are too careless. If they want to gossip about the boss, they can just pick a seat where no one can see them. There aren't many customers right now anyway."
"That's the problem," Qin Huiyin said with a smile. "Those guys had their wages docked. They looked very nervous on the surface, but their eyes were calm. There was no sign of heartache at all."
"Sister Huiyin, you observe too carefully!" Zhang Dazhui thought carefully, but still couldn't remember the details.
"As the saying goes, don't air your dirty laundry in public," Qin Huiyin said. "If the Xia family really cared about the waiters gossiping about their owner, those rumors wouldn't have gotten out. Today, seeing the strict management of the Qingyue Restaurant and the orderly staff, it's clear their owner is quite resourceful. Combining all of this, I conclude that the waiters' actions were deliberately orchestrated to let the entire county know about the Liu family's scandal."
"Is this what Miss Xia meant, or what Mrs. Xia meant?" Zhang Dazhu suddenly felt a layer of cold sweat on his back.
How could these people's brains be so twisted and turned? Ordinary people like them simply couldn't understand the hidden meanings. When he interacted with these people in the future, would he be able to understand what they meant?
"Brother Dazhu, Brother Erzhu, do you still think doing business is easy?"
Zhang Dazhu and Zhang Erzhu hurriedly shook their heads.
"As I just said to you, first of all, you must learn to read. If you sign and put your fingerprints on something without even knowing whether it's a contract of sale or a list of goods, then your little meat won't be enough for them to sell."
"Sister Huiyin, we understand your good intentions," Zhang Erzhu said. "No wonder Brother Ze is so busy all day, and no matter how hard or tired he is, he still studies and practices calligraphy at night. It turns out he already understood the importance of this. From now on, Brother Ze and I will learn to read with Jiang Qingnan. Even if I'm not as smart as Brother Ze and can master calligraphy in such a short time, it's better than being blind, right?"
"Has my brother been studying and practicing calligraphy?"
"Yes, he works very hard. Sometimes he practices for two hours! After we woke up from a nap, he was still practicing calligraphy. But to be honest, his progress is huge. Even I, who can't read, can see it."
"It's worthy of him..." He is worthy of being a rival to the male protagonist.
Even though he takes a different path, he still has his own personal charm.
Qin Huiyin thought again about how he was injured but deliberately hid it from her, and she felt a little distressed and warm.
He kept it a secret from her because he didn't want her to worry. So, it seemed like he had already accepted her in his heart.
However, even though I understood his thoughts, I had to punish him.
When they returned to the village, Zhou was waiting at the door. Seeing their ox cart coming back, she excitedly came to greet them. However, she soon saw that the ox cart was approaching and opened the door of Qin Huiyin's house again.
The ox cart drove into Qin Huiyin's house.
Zhou pulled the cow rope and tied it to the rock next to him.
"How is it?" Zhou looked at Carpenter Zhang nervously.
Carpenter Zhang smiled and said, "It's done."
Zhou confirmed again: "Have you collected the five taels of silver?"
"It's more than five taels," said Carpenter Zhang. "Erzhu's marriage is done. We also bought the betrothal gifts for the marriage proposal. These things were bought in the county town, and they look much better than those in town."
"Amitabha, may the Bodhisattva bless you, thank you very much." Zhou clasped her hands together and spoke words of gratitude towards the sky.
"If it weren't for Huiyin, our family wouldn't be where it is today. If you're going to spend your time praying to the Buddha, you might as well thank her." Carpenter Zhang said, "Perhaps the rumors in the village are not rumors. She really is a lucky star."
After hearing Carpenter Zhang's sentiments, Zhou knew that what happened today must be extraordinary. She didn't ask what it was specifically about, but just wanted to thank Qin Huiyin.
"Aunt Zhou, where are my mother and the others?" Qin Huiyin asked.
"They're over at the old house," Zhou said. "There's easy access to water over there. They've built a few simple stoves there, so they cook crabs there."
"My mother is really good at doing great things quietly." Qin Huiyin said, "You guys chat slowly, I'll go see them."
After Qin Huiyin left, the Zhang brothers gave Zhou a brief account of the key points of what had happened today.
"Mom, Zhou's cousin can read. Why don't you bring him over to help us?" Zhang Dazhu said, "Today, thanks to Huiyin, she introduced us to the big boss. The big boss agreed to cooperate because of her. This is the first time I know that doing business requires writing a bill of lading and signing both parties' names as evidence. If there is a business dispute, this evidence is the only way to win."
"Huiyin is truly amazing. The reason our family can have such a good relationship with them is thanks to your father and you brothers who often do good deeds. This is what the Bodhisattva said about making good connections. Your cousin's situation is a bit complicated. You know they are an orphan and a widow now. If you let your cousin come to our place, what will your aunt do? If you want your cousin to come and help you, your frail aunt must come along."
"My aunt has been very kind to us. We didn't have a good life before and couldn't help them and their son. Now that we have separated and can make our own decisions, it's not a problem to bring my aunt along."
"Your father's side..."
"I agree," said Carpenter Zhang. "Since no one objects, let's take them over today. We'll go to the Xiao family to propose marriage tomorrow, get married the day after tomorrow, and then start hiring carpenters and apprentices to finish the batch of goods the customer requested. Although the customer specified delivery within three months, the sooner the goods are finished, the more we can take on the next batch. Of course, the sooner the better."
Carpenter Zhang agreed, and Zhou had no reason to object. They were her sister-in-law and nephew, and she also hoped that they could live a good life.