GBP Chapter 536 Painful Heart, Headache, Pain Everywhere
Chapter 536 Painful Heart, Headache, Pain Everywhere
However, after five or six days, boxes of silver were transported to the Jiang family's gate.
It was still the Liu family steward, but this time there were more than a dozen carriages instead of two.
Each carriage was tied with two or three large wooden boxes, which were deeply rutted and looked quite heavy.
The steward of the Liu family, looking pained, ordered his servants to unload the cart. Old Li, this time, changed his cold demeanor and greeted him with a smile.
"Master Butler, have you come to give my young master another gift?"
The steward of the Liu family didn't want to deal with a mere gatekeeper, but he still had to let the man in to announce his arrival, so he could only respond.
"Ahem, yes, there's a lot of stuff this time. Go and let them know, and see where it would be best to unload it."
"Okay, okay, please wait a moment!"
Old Li, an old man as swift as the wind, vanished in an instant before the Liu family steward.
The butler rubbed his eyes, unable to believe that a man in his sixties could move at such a speed.
"The Jiang family, every single one of them is a prodigy, a prodigy!"
He was actually referring to Wenbin, who was in charge of keeping the accounts, but the butler didn't remember Wenbin's name.
The Liu family was swindled out of 150,000 taels of silver. These past few days, the eldest daughter-in-law of Prime Minister Liu, who is in charge of the household's finances, has been in pain, headache, heartache, and pain all over.
For a considerable period of time, the Liu family will have to reduce the expenses of each room and courtyard within the mansion.
Even Liu Peng, the eldest grandson, was affected.
From now on, we can't buy the best and most expensive writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones in a big way; we even have to use them sparingly.
Since Liu Peng was caught in the crossfire, Jiang Xiaoqi could only apologize and try to make amends to her friend in other ways.
Liuxiang Pavilion hasn't opened yet. After all, it's only been a week since the holiday started. Jiang Xiaoqi felt that a holiday that's less than half a month long doesn't deserve to be called a long holiday.
He thought giving his employees fifteen days of paid annual leave was nothing, but by the fifth or sixth day, the employees were already starting to panic.
Some people even came to Wenbin's door to ask when construction could begin. Jiang Xiaoqi really wanted to say that ancient cattle and horses were no less self-aware than modern cattle and horses.
It might not be out of self-awareness, but simply out of fear of losing one's job?
Unemployment is impossible; Liuxiang Pavilion will reopen in ten days.
Of course, this news was also told to the guys, otherwise they would have been sleeping on the ground outside Chiang Kai-shek's house.
"Alright, alright, look at you guys, you're so lucky and you don't know how to enjoy it? The boss said we get fifteen days of annual leave, and only seven days have passed, so there are eight days left."
Liuxiang Pavilion will reopen in ten days. You will start work in eight days. First, come to the store to clean and tidy up, then prepare for the opening.
After Wenbin finished speaking, the men finally felt relieved.
Just as they were about to leave, Old Li came in to report that the Liu family steward had arrived again.
"Young master, more than a dozen carriages have started unloading goods in front of the gate."
Although it was called a shipment, both Jiang Xiaoqi and Wenbin knew what was inside the box.
"Good, you've come at the right time. Call the guards and servants of the house and go out to help."
"Boss, a few of us can help carry things too!"
Having not worked for quite some time, the men felt restless and eager to get back to work.
Wenbin looked at Jiang Xiaoqi questioningly, after all, this was no ordinary product.
"Alright, since everyone's enthusiastic, let's go together. Many hands make light work!"
As soon as Jiang Xiaoqi spoke, everyone rushed out.
When the steward of the Liu family looked up again, he saw a large group of young men.
He quickly took several steps back, afraid that he would be hurt by this masculine energy.
"Butler Liu, our young master sent these young men over to help. Just hand over the things to them!"
The Jiang family already had a large number of guards and servants, and with the addition of several employees from Liuxiang Pavilion, they only needed two trips to move all the boxes.
All the wooden crates were moved into Jiang Xiaoqi's small storeroom in his own yard, and some were already full.
The staff at Liuxiang Pavilion were about to leave after finishing their business.
Jiang Xiaoqi gave each person a purse containing a few gold melon seeds and a dozen silver melon seeds.
The men all declined, but Jiang Xiaoqi started to chase them away after handing out the money.
"Alright, alright, let's go. It's still a holiday, don't waste your time on me!"
The workers were speechless. How could doing even the smallest bit of work for their employer be considered a waste of time?
This employer is truly unique; they've really hit the jackpot in their lifetime.
With nothing to do at home, I figured we should just go for a barbecue. The spices the owner gave us smell amazing, they'd travel miles with them.
The staff at Liuxiang Pavilion strictly adhered to the rule that while they could eat and drink, they were not allowed to gamble or visit prostitutes.
Sometimes they would even dare to buy a bottle of fine wine costing two qian (a unit of weight) or an ounce to try it. Several people would pool their money to buy a whole sheep, and several families would go out to roast a whole lamb or roast lamb skewers.
They live such a comfortable life that even landlords can't compare.
During the seven-day holiday, my family members ate so well that they all looked radiant, and my younger siblings became even more robust and healthy.
After he had seen everyone off, Jiang Xiaoqi realized that he seemed to have forgotten about the messenger who delivered the silver.
Even if it's from a long way, a cup of tea should always be provided.
When Old Li went out to greet the guests again, the Liu family steward had a very interesting expression.
He truly witnessed what it means to be "money-grubbing and disregard people".
Old Li welcomed the Liu family steward into the main hall, and Jiang Xiaoqi stood up with a smile to greet him.
"Butler, you've worked hard. I'm sorry to trouble you with this trip again."
The steward of the Liu family responded with a forced smile: "Lord Jiang, you are too kind. This is just my duty, there is no need to mention it is hard work."
Jiang Xiaoqi had tea served, and just as they were talking, a servant came to report that Young Master Liu Peng had arrived.
A hint of surprise flashed across Jiang Xiaoqi's face. Could it be that Brother Liu knew that his family had lost a large sum of money and came to avenge his family?
Upon hearing that his young master had arrived, the Liu family steward immediately stood up and made way for him.
Liu Peng entered without paying attention to his own steward, and Jiang Xiaoqi had tea served again.
"Brother Liu, what brings you here today?"
“Mingfei, I only found out about the scoundrel who smashed up your Liuxiang Pavilion today when I saw that there were more than a dozen carriages prepared at home.”
Why did you never mention this to me before? Were you afraid I would protect that Liu family servant, or were you being distant with me?
After hearing Liu Peng's words, Jiang Xiaoqi realized that she had been overthinking things.
Liu Peng has a very sound moral compass. How could he possibly cause trouble for the Jiang family when he knows that his own side is in the wrong?
"Brother Liu, it's not that I'm being polite or distant, nor am I afraid you can't distinguish right from wrong. I just don't think it's a big deal."
"Liuxiang Pavilion was something I had my servants run around in my spare time, and besides, I know this matter has nothing to do with the Liu family's master; it was all Liu De's doing."
After Jiang Xiaoqi finished speaking, Liu Peng was comforted, while the Liu family steward was speechless.
The shop that the pageboy ran for fun resulted in the Liu family having to pay 150,000 taels of silver in compensation. The Jiang family is really rich and powerful, treating money like it's nothing!
This 150,000 taels is enough to cover the expenses of the Prime Minister's residence for two or three years. The First Madam is so distressed by it that she is now bedridden!