There is no other reason than the fact that the rules of the business house are too tempting. In addition to the fixed generous salary, the shopkeeper of each shop also has a 10% income of the shop as a reward at the end of each year. In addition to these, all shops should also be ranked by the prefecture and city, and the first-ranked shopkeeper can make another request to the owner. If the owner agrees, then it will definitely be achieved.

The owner is almost omnipotent, five years ago for the Bai Ning Mansion shopkeeper Zhang revenge for killing his father, three years ago for the Jiangnan Mansion Liang shopkeeper found a long-lost brother, last year was invited to the Yuan Wu Temple who has not been born for many years to host, for the original Xifu Chen shopkeeper of the youngest son cured many years of stubborn disease.

There are always some things in this world that can't be done by throwing money, so although the shopkeepers are happy to get the reward, everyone is more looking forward to getting the promise of the owner. Now that the proprietor has spread the news, whoever can find a good object to make an unknown master happy, and at the end of that year will increase by 500 points. Five hundred doesn't sound like much, but it's five thousand taels of silver, and as long as the shop is run properly, it almost wins the first place.

So every shopkeeper received the news like a chicken's blood, and his head was sharpened and he searched everywhere for exquisite and novel objects. There is a lively brain vaguely guessing that the owner is trying to please the woman, and even tied firecrackers under his ass and scurried around, gritting his teeth and making up his mind to find the best objects in the world to please the future heroine.

It is said that the building near the water is the first to get the moon, and the congratulatory gifts of several shops in the city of Binglan Mansion belonging to Qingxian County were delivered first, and as soon as Steward Zhang received the news, he got up early the next day and drove to the back door of the Jinxiu Cloth Village on the east side of the commercial street.

The two young men were yawning and carrying water from the well to rinse the bluestone floor, when they suddenly heard someone knocking on the door. One of them stepped forward and opened the small window above the courtyard gate and asked, "Who, early in the morning, what's the matter?" ”

Steward Zhang replied in a low voice, "Go and call your shopkeeper, and say that a friend from Bai Ning Mansion is coming to visit." ”

The young man glanced at him, and saw that although he was well dressed, he showed no signs of fatigue from the long journey, so he hesitated. Steward Zhang was impatient, frowned and urged, "You go to report, if you delay the matter, be careful that your shopkeeper is annoyed." ”

The young man quickly shrank his head and trotted to report to his shopkeeper. The old shopkeeper is now more than fifty years old, and he is rigorous and diligent on weekdays, so he has already washed up at this time, and just waited for breakfast before going to the front shop to entertain guests. Suddenly, he heard that a friend from afar was visiting, and he was very puzzled, so he looked at it from the small window and was immediately overjoyed, and opened the back door with his own hands to welcome Steward Zhang in. That kind of respectful and intimate look made the two guys amazed.

Steward Zhang handed over the reins of the carriage to the man and followed the old shopkeeper into the small flower hall, no outsiders were present, and the old shopkeeper did not shy away from speaking. He bent down to salute, and said with a smile, "Zhang, how can you have time to come to our small county?" Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for two years since we last said goodbye, and I heard that you were transferred by the owner to take care of a big deal. Our shopkeeper Feng has to talk about the owner's favoritism towards you almost every day, and almost grinds my old ears out of the cocoon. ”

Steward Zhang laughed and helped him, and responded, "You Brother Liang, no wonder the shop can rank in the top ten every year, just with your mouth, I'm afraid you will sell a few more pieces of cloth than others every day." ”

The old shopkeeper Liang almost smiled like a flower on his face, and said modestly, "It's all thanks to the blessing of the owner." ”

The two sat down to drink tea and gossip for a long time, and then Steward Zhang asked about business, "I heard that the congratulatory gifts from all the shops in our Binglan Mansion have been delivered, and I will take them away after a while." ”

A different color flashed in the eyes of the old shopkeeper Liang, and when he remembered the message from the big shopkeeper of Fucheng, he hurriedly left a guest and said, "Shopkeeper Zhang, what are you busy with?" We haven't seen each other for years, and it just so happens that I have just got a jar of good wine here, and you should stay for two glasses of wine. ”

Steward Zhang guessed his thoughts, and there was really nothing urgent, so he nodded. The old shopkeeper Liang immediately called someone to buy a banquet, no matter how strange it was to drink in such a big morning.

Soon, a total of eight dishes were put on the table. The two sat down separately, and talked about the world while drinking. The old shopkeeper Liang saw that Steward Zhang's face was flushed, and he felt that the heat was just right, so he asked in a low voice, "Brother Zhang, it seems that our brothers have known each other for a long time, and you were still taking care of the jewelry building in Baining Mansion at that time." I didn't expect that now my brother and I are still stuck in this small place, but you have been entrusted with a heavy responsibility by the owner, or do you have the ability. To be honest, brother, I really envy you. ”

Steward Zhang was praised in a comfortable heart, but he was still modest, "I just did some things, and they were all appreciated by the owner." ”

The old shopkeeper Liang smiled and filled him with more wine glasses, and said half-jokingly, "In the future, I will have to bring my brother a lot, and if my brother shows one more word in his mouth, my brother may be able to rise to prominence." ”

Steward Zhang couldn't help but smile and waved his hand, "If my brother has something to say, why bother holding me like this?" ”

The old shopkeeper Liang laughed heartily, and finally asked in a low voice, "Don't say anything else, brother, I'm just curious, how can the owner send a message to all the shops to send congratulatory gifts to my small shop?" Could it be that the owner has recently stayed here in Qingxian? He said that he was afraid that Manager Zhang would misunderstand, so he hurriedly added, "I don't mean to inquire about the whereabouts of the owner, but I just think that if the owner is really nearby, maybe I will have the opportunity to share the worries of the owner." ”

Steward Zhang slowly took a sip of wine, and after a long while, he lowered his voice and said, "If my brother can keep it a secret, I might as well say a few more words." My brother just said that I was transferred by the owner to take care of a big business, but this is actually wrong. Although I am also taking care of the business now, I mainly follow the owner's side and listen to the instructions. ”

Old Shopkeeper Liang opened his mouth in shock, and asked with all his might, "Congratulations to my brother for getting such a good errand!" Landlord... Is the owner really in this county?"

Steward Zhang shook his head and replied vaguely, "The owner has just left a few days, but there is a very important person here, and the owner will be back soon." ”

"Someone very important?" The old shopkeeper Liang stared at Manager Zhang, and he stared at him without explaining it. Steward Zhang looked amused, and said, "I can't say too much, but... This master is pregnant. ”

If you are pregnant, is it a woman?

The fire of gossip in the heart of the old shopkeeper Liang was burning, and he couldn't wait to catch Steward Zhang and ask him clearly. But he still had three points of reason left, and then remembered the congratulatory gifts sent by the big shopkeeper of Fucheng, and decisively said, "Brother Zhang, in fact, I was confused and sent the wrong message before. A few shopkeepers in Fucheng didn't send congratulatory gifts at all, but I found some ordinary small things, you can take them back first and help me check them up and down. As for the Fucheng side, the real congratulatory gifts will definitely be sent soon. ”

How did Manager Zhang not know that he was going to "change generals on the spot", but after many years of friendship, how could he account for this little thing, so he smiled and said, "Okay, how can I shirk my brother's explanation?" However, the emperor is not short of hungry soldiers, and my brother also prepared two good horses for me, how about it? ”

"Of course, a batch of good materials just came in yesterday, and I will pick a few horses for my brother to bring back with me." Shopkeeper Liang responded quickly, and Steward Zhang was not polite, and said with a smile, "Remember to pick a brightly colored one, which is most suitable for the girl as a dowry to press the box." ”

The old shopkeeper Liang wanted to make a few jokes when he heard this, but he was afraid of annoying him, so he laughed and went out to call Zhang Luo to load the congratulatory gifts, and personally selected four exquisite brocades to wrap them and put them in the car.

Steward Zhang returned with a full load, and in a good mood, he didn't feel hot even when his scalp was red from the sun, and hummed a little tune all the way back to the orchard.

Dong Rong was sitting in front of the window and reading the account book, the orchard had been closed for seven or eight days, and she had been lazy and didn't want to move because of the multiple babies in her belly. I finally felt a lot more comfortable today, so I patiently calculated the income of the previous days.

Zizhu came in from outside and saw a layer of fine sweat next to his wife's sideburns, so he quickly picked up a fan and fanned her for a long time, and finally said, "Madam, Steward Zhang came back from the city and had something to tell." ”

"Oh, why didn't you say it earlier?" Dong Rong put down the account book in his hand and said angrily, "Steward Zhang is the big housekeeper of the family, if he has something in the future, he will report it earlier." ”

Zizhu stuck out his tongue and said with a smile, "I saw that Mrs. was hot, so I delayed for a while, besides, no one is as important as Mrs. and Little Master, and it's nothing for Steward Zhang to wait a little longer." ”

Dong Rong glared at her with a smile and urged her to hurry up and invite someone. Soon, Steward Zhang stood under the grape trellis and reported through the window, "Madam, before the prince returned to Beijing, he was afraid that his wife would be bored living alone, so he ordered the shop below to send some small objects to relieve his wife's boredom." I've just picked up a few copies, and if Madame isn't tired, I'll let people take them in and take a look, okay? ”

Dong Rong raised her eyebrows, although there was no joy on her face, her heart still beat three points faster. As a woman, how can she not like her husband's love, let alone when she conceives a child alone like this.

"It's fine now, let's take it in and take a look."

"Yes, ma'am, wait a minute." Steward Zhang was secretly happy when he heard this, and hurriedly went out and called a few small servants to help bring in all the gift boxes and packages in the car.

Before, the shops didn't hear the gossip, and the congratulatory gifts they prepared were all jade carving ornaments, or golden Buddhas and the like. Although it is expensive, it is not pleasing to women.

Dong Rong played with each other for a while, and then called Wen Niang to put the things into the warehouse, and when Steward Zhang saw this, he motioned for the little servants to retreat, and then stepped forward with a cloth bag in his own hand.

Coincidentally, Second Sister Cao had just baked a plate of biscuits, and she came to her sister-in-law to taste it. Seeing that Steward Zhang was present, she didn't shy away from it, after all, she lived in a big courtyard these days, although she was divided into inside and outside, she often met and was considered familiar.

Dong Rong pulled her sister-in-law to sit aside, and said angrily, "It's a hot day, why do you want to bake dim sum?" If I heat you up, my mother won't settle accounts with me. Hurry up and sit down and rest, Steward Zhang has brought some precious items back, you can take a look. ”

(Holding my son in one hand and updating in the other, am I not full of dedication.) Haha, try to code another chapter in the afternoon, come on. ）R638