High-class maid

Chapter 298 Training

The next day, Shan Tao's mood visibly improved. When she saw Shen Xing'er, she even gave her a shy smile, which made Shen Xing'er involuntarily get goosebumps.

Love is a strange thing; it makes you cry and it makes you happy.

"Xing'er, I'm going home first today. Shi Pingniang gave birth, and it's only right that I go see her. I'll come back to see you when I have my next vacation," Shan Tao said.

"Okay, aren't you going to say goodbye to Brother Wu?"

Shen Xing'er teased.

Shan Tao rolled her eyes at her and continued...

“I said goodbye to him this morning. I bought some eggs, but Xun refused to take them. I secretly put them in the kitchen and ran out.”

"I didn't expect Xiaoshan Tao to be so caring. Sigh, I wish you would be this attentive to me." Shen Xing'er said, holding her face in her hands and feigning worry.

"Hmph, you dare to tease me? I'm ignoring you." Shan Tao turned and left without a trace of regret.

"I was wrong, I was wrong. Remember to come visit me next time you're on vacation!"

Shen Xing'er called out to her retreating figure.

At this moment, Fatty came out of the yard and said...

“Miss, the madam said that you need to go to the shop in the east of the city when you wake up.”

Shen Xing'er then remembered that she had not yet met the servants that Wang had bought. Now that the store was about to open, her mother must be too busy to manage everything at the shop.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Shen Xing'er went back inside to change her clothes and then went out.

"Girl, at least eat breakfast before you go! Or at least take a steamed bun to eat on the way!" Fatty said.

"No, no, you stay home and do your work. I got up late today, and I'm sure Mother will be overwhelmed." Shen Xing'er replied without turning her head.

When Shen Xing'er arrived at the east of the city, the servants that Wang had bought had just finished cleaning the shop.

"Gentlemen, please stop what you're doing and let's get to know each other."

When Shen Kun saw that his daughter had arrived, he called for a halt to the group.

The servants put down their rags and stood neatly against the wall, heads bowed, not looking around. Shen Xing'er nodded to herself, "Not bad, they have manners."

“This is my daughter. We are not a wealthy family, so we don’t have many rules and regulations. You can call her ‘Miss’ from now on. Please don’t call her ‘Young Lady’ or anything like that,” Shen Kun said.

"girl."

As soon as Shen Kun finished speaking, everyone shouted.

Shen Xing'er nodded without speaking; she wanted to maintain an air of mystery.

“This is my wife. You can call her Madam from now on. She is also the owner of Wang’s Pickled Vegetables. If you have any questions in the future, just ask her.”

"Hello, madam."

"I won't introduce myself, you can just call me Master."

"Yes, sir."

Shen Kun nodded, signaling Shen Xing'er to say a few words.

Shen Xing'er shook her head in refusal and gestured to Shen Kun with her eyes: My mother is the boss, how dare I speak?

Wang smiled and gave her a push, giving Shen Xing'er an encouraging look; she believed her daughter could do well.

"As you probably know, we are just merchants, we don't have many formalities. We bought you to open this shop. We can be less formal, but loyalty is essential! If anyone steals the recipe or betrays us in the future, I won't hesitate to show you the consequences of treachery."

After Shen Xing'er finished speaking, she looked at everyone's reactions.

Everyone nodded in agreement, and no one seemed dissatisfied, at least not at the moment.

"Of course, if you do your job well, you will not only receive a monthly allowance, but also various benefits. We are not a stingy family. I will say again that loyalty is the most important thing."

Shen Kun and Wang Shi nodded in satisfaction. Indeed, their daughter was capable of handling important matters.

A man in the crowd's eyes darkened. This girl in front of him must be the one his master ordered him to keep an eye on. She has such courage at such a young age. No wonder his master would send such a dignified secret guard to ambush in this small shop.

"Alright, everyone please introduce yourselves, starting with the first one."

"My name is Zhu Hong, and I am eleven years old."

"Do you know what job you'll be doing in the future?" Shen Xing'er asked.

Zhu Hong shook her head.

Shen Xing'er glanced at Wang Shi, signaling her to step forward and give her a speech.

"From now on, you'll be in charge of washing and preparing the vegetables," Wang said.

"My name is Zhu Yu, and I am ten years old."

Shen Xing'er looked at the two of them and indeed they did look somewhat alike.

"From now on, you'll be in charge of chopping vegetables and jarring them."

"My name is Feiliu, and I am twenty years old."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fei Yan, who was standing behind Shen Xing'er, darkened her eyes. The two looked at each other and then immediately looked away. Fei Yan felt her heart pounding. What was he doing here?

“From now on, you will be responsible for loading, unloading and delivering goods. It’s physically demanding, so you’ll have to work hard for a while. If the shop does well, I will hire another servant to help you,” Madam Wang comforted her.

Fei Liu nodded, feeling somewhat moved.

I haven't been cared for like this in a long time; it's so nice.

“My name is Lian Zhi, and I am forty years old. I used to be a cook in a local gentry’s household. Later, my master went back to the countryside to retire, so I stayed in the capital.”

"From now on, you will be responsible for everyone's three meals a day and shopping."

"Alright, now that you all know your duties, do them well. I came in a hurry and didn't prepare any gifts, so here's some silver for you to keep as a reserve."

After Shen Xing'er finished speaking, she gestured for Fei Yan to come forward and admire the offerings.

Everyone received a string of copper coins and pledged their loyalty. Only Fei Liu stared blankly at Fei Yan. Fei Yan, embarrassed and angry, secretly stepped on his foot, and only then did he look away.

However, he was not angry. Instead, he smiled slightly and held the copper coin that Feiyan had handed him tightly in his hand.

“Xing’er, we don’t have an accountant or a manager yet. Since you have good handwriting, why don’t you write a notice?” Shen Kun said.

Thanks to Song Wenyang for the calligraphy copybook, I now take time every day to practice copying one piece. Although it still lacks its own style, it's much better than my previous scribbles.

"it is good."

"Then you all go ahead with your work, I'll go to the street and buy them some clothes," Wang said.

Less than an hour after the notice was posted, people started coming to the shop to ask questions. Finally, before dark, they settled on a man in his thirties. He was also from the east of the city and had worked his way up to buy a house and establish himself there with his wife and children.

“Everything is ready. I had someone calculate the auspicious date, and the day after tomorrow, the eighth day of the sixth lunar month, is a good day. I wonder if Wen Yang will be able to come back?” Wang asked worriedly.

She now considers Song Wenyang as family. Although she knows his job is important, she still wants him to witness this happy moment with her.

"I don't know. I'll go to the dock again tomorrow."

Shen Xing'er was also a little anxious. Today was the tenth day, why hadn't Wen Yang returned yet?

At this moment, Song Wenyang, whom the Shen family was thinking about, did indeed return. However, he did not return to the Song residence or the palace to report back. Instead, he lay on a small bed in the alley, with his blood-stained clothes lying on the ground.