Volume 2 The Wind Rises in Jiangdu Chapter 27 Ask someone to engrave
Jiang Nan was stunned for a moment, a little confused, he didn't say anything, how could he react so much, in the middle of the night, crying in his room, and being heard by someone must have thought that he had done something that he couldn't see people.
"Don't cry, what's wrong with you?" Jiang Nan hurriedly got up and got out of bed to comfort.
The little girl seemed to have been greatly wronged, sobbing non-stop, tears flowing down, and after a while, her clothes were wet.
Seeing this, Jiang Nan was a little at a loss, he had never experienced this before, and he remembered that his three younger brothers had never cried when they were children.
I didn't know how to deal with it for a while, so I could only keep persuading "don't cry".
After a while, it is estimated that all the grievances in my heart have been vented, and Xiaocui's emotions gradually calmed down, and she said timidly: "Childe, don't you dislike Xiaocui, or did I do something wrong?" I'm sure I'll change it, don't drive me away! ”
When Jiang Nan heard this, she was worried about driving her away for a long time, and the little girl was too sensitive, so she comforted her softly: "I didn't dislike you, and you didn't do anything wrong, but I feel that it's late, and you're tired for a day, so I want you to go back and rest early." ”
When Xiao Cui heard this, it turned out that she was wrong, and immediately smiled, revealing two tiger teeth, and said excitedly: "That's the case, son, you are so good." ”
Jiang Nanyi inquired and learned what happened.
Xiaocui was very young in Yaofu as a maid, don't look at only a teenager, there are a few years in the house, although on weekdays laundry and cooking, serving tea and water, it is more hard, and if you don't do well, you are often scolded by the steward, but Yaofu has a lot of wages.
If you are kicked out of the house once you are kicked out of the house, this kind of maid whose owner is not satisfied with others is not willing to be wanted, and if you lose your job and can't find a new job, it is estimated that there is only a dead end.
That's why when I heard Jiang Nan say that I didn't need her to serve just now, I was so excited.
Although the truth is easy to understand, for a while, it is still difficult for Jiang Nan to adapt to the secular concepts of this world, and he also has some sympathy for the experience of people like Xiaocui in his heart. The voice that spoke unconsciously became much softer: "It's okay, don't worry, I won't drive you away, if someone bullies you again in the future, just tell me." ”
When Xiao Cui heard this, tears began to flow down again, the corners of her mouth were slightly bent upward, revealing a few white teeth, and she smiled happily and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you."
Seeing that he finally coaxed this girl, Jiang Nan also breathed a long sigh of relief, relaxed for a while, and secretly sighed in his heart, it is not easy to coax people.
After chatting for a while, he sent her away, and Jiang Nan rested with peace of mind.
Lying on the bed, rolling back and forth several times, I still can't fall asleep, I have something in my heart, and I can't sleep.
So he sat up and continued to concentrate on practicing, constantly thinking about how to run the restaurant.
When I came to this world, Yao Zhankui had the most contact, who cared about and trusted me very much, so that I could feel the warmth of my father's love. To him, Jiang Nan is both respectful and grateful.
Therefore, no matter what, we must run the restaurant well and not live up to his expectations.
I went through the marketing methods that the original world knew in my mind one by one, and then repeatedly studied the details that were operable, and tried to make no mistakes, until a wave of sleepiness hit, and I fell asleep with peace of mind.
The next morning, Jiangnan woke up from his deep sleep, many families had already begun to clean in the yard, and the maids were also guarding the master's door, waiting for the master to wake up.
Although Jiang Nan had already explained last night that he was not used to being served by others, Xiaocui still waited at the door early, ready to help fetch water, wash, and serve and dress.
Obviously, Jiang Nan, whose hearing has become sensitive and extraordinary, shook his head helplessly, opened the door and welcomed her in.
A crisp greeting sounded, and Xiao Cui showed her signature tiger teeth, smiling sweetly, obviously in a very good mood.
Hands and feet quickly carried the wooden bucket with hot water into the house, and did not let Jiangnan help, skillfully poured it into the basin.
Although he is petite, he has a lot of strength, and he probably does this kind of work.
After a simple wash, Jiang Nan took Xiaocui out of the house.
Yesterday, Yao Zhankui planned to arrange an entourage for Jiangnan, but was refused.
First, Jiangnan has not adapted to the way of life of this world, and secondly, he is not used to an unfamiliar person behind his ass.
With Xiaocui, it was more to see her pitiful, worried that she would be bullied by the steward when she was not at home.
When I came to Baiwei Building, the guy was already cleaning and ready to open the door to welcome guests.
One of them saw Jiang Nan coming, hurriedly put down the broom in his hand, and shouted: "The shopkeeper is here." ”
Everyone hurriedly put down what they were doing and greeted them, including the original old shopkeeper. The work was not handed over, and it was difficult for him to leave immediately.
A group of people quickly gathered at the door, bowed neatly and said loudly: "The shopkeeper is good." ”
Xiao Cui is difficult to get out of the house once a year, how can he see this kind of formation, he was startled, and hurriedly hid behind Jiang Nan.
It's Jiang Nan, who has martial arts and knows the memory of Wu Chaozu, the captain of the goshawk special forces, he has never seen any scene, his calm and calm eyes glanced around, and the guys unconsciously lowered their heads, and no one dared to look at them. In the end, Jiangnan set his sights on the old shopkeeper.
The old shopkeeper was not angry with the old man's arrangement yesterday, and today he was about to give Jiangnan a dismount, but he never thought that under his burning gaze, he insisted for a moment and lowered his head. I secretly wondered in my heart, where did the old man find such a person, who had such a majesty at a young age.
According to Wu Chaozu's memory, Jiangnan didn't know the way of the emperor. Although they are young, they have the memories of several people, how can their actions be hidden from their eyes.
Seeing that Liwei's effect had been achieved, he immediately put on a smiling face and said slowly: "Many guys have already seen me yesterday, and some may not have seen me." Let me introduce myself again, my name is Jiang Nan, at the invitation of Captain Yao, I will be responsible for everything in the Baiwei Building here from now on, I hope you will cooperate with you, otherwise don't blame me for being unkind. ”
As he spoke, Jiang Nan's gaze swept over the faces of the guys one by one, and finally stopped at the old shopkeeper.
"Although I am in charge, the old shopkeeper does not have to go, you are still responsible for daily things, and I will tell you to do something."
The old shopkeeper was a little at a loss, I thought I would lose my job, and I was ready to roll up and leave, but I didn't expect to have an unexpected joy.
Hearing this, he immediately bowed down and said, "It's all up to Gongzi Jiang's orders." ”
Baiweilou's monthly salary is not low, it is difficult to find this errand in Jiangdu, and in the future, you must do your duty to do the things that Jiang Gongzi explained, the old shopkeeper thought to himself.
Jiang Nan paused and continued: "The old shopkeeper stays, and the rest of the people go and get busy." ”
When everyone heard this, they breathed a sigh of relief and immediately went about their own business.
Standing here, my mind tightened, it was so hard.
After inquiry, I learned that the old shopkeeper's surname was Liu, and he was the shopkeeper when Baiwei Building opened.
The original business was good, but later there were more restaurants in the city, and the business became worse. Shopkeeper Liu also thought of a lot of ideas and made corresponding adjustments, but with little effect. By now, it has begun to make ends meet.
After listening to Shopkeeper Liu's introduction to the past of the restaurant, Jiangnan was much relieved. The deterioration of the restaurant's business is not due to the negligence of the shopkeeper, but because the customers have more choices. After a moment of silence, he said: "Is there anyone in the city who can engrave, tell the guys to invite a few to come, bring the tools, I want to engrave a few seals"
When Shopkeeper Liu heard this, he was a little confused. Thinking that this was the first thing that Childe assigned, he didn't dare to slack off, so he immediately called a few idle guys and ordered things to go on.
A few of the guys were also quick on their legs, and it didn't take long for them to bring five masters, each carrying a wooden box, presumably a tool to be used.
"Which of you has the best craft?" Jiang Nan looked at a few people and asked softly.
Several masters glanced at each other, and one of the older ones stood up and replied, "The little second child has been living by this craft for more than 30 years. ”
Jiang Nan carefully looked at his hands, and saw that his left hand was covered with small scars, and his right hand was thick, with calluses between his thumb and index finger, so he knew that he was not lying, and said softly: "You help us carve a stone seal in the restaurant, and the seven words 'Chengdong Baiwei Building' are dedicated." ”
The master repeated a few words, confirmed that there was no problem, then found an empty seat and sat down, concentrating on carving.
Jiang Nan also instructed the other four people to engrave one piece each, which were "ten wen free of one wen", "twenty wen free of three wen", "fifty wen free of eight wen", and "one hundred wen free of eighteen wen". And the size and shape of the requirements were explained one by one, and it was confirmed that there was no problem, and several masters began to get busy.