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The calligraphy and paintings in the new alley were hung for two days. It's already sold. Of course, all the silver taels raised were handed over to the hall account, and several husbands saw that there were not many paintings left, and if they were still scattered in more than a dozen courtyards, it would be difficult for those who came to buy them. Moreover, several sets of courtyards in Zhang Qingting have been rented and sold, and people have begun to buy household belongings one after another, and they are going to do business. The scholars were always taller, and they did not want to mingle with these merchants, so they discussed taking back all the calligraphy and paintings, and placing them in the pavilion at the back of the academy, and if anyone else came, they would enter through the corner gate.

Zhang Qingting learned a lesson from Zhao Chengcai last night, and his mind was much calmer. Now this new alley has been stained with the light of the charity sale and made the streets know it, if you want to stay again, it is Sima Zhao's heart, everyone knows it. It's better to hurry up and bring the field over before the face is torn.

After calculating that the remaining few calligraphy and paintings were only about 20 taels of silver, she readily said that she was willing to take it all, as if she had borrowed their light, and she should also pay some interest.

Some of those husbands saw Zhang Qingting's intentions before, and they were originally a little disdainful, but they could see that she acted so generously. It's hard to say anything more, and everyone tacitly unveils this verse.

Zhang Qingting secretly said in his heart that it was a good risk, if it wasn't for Zhao Chengcai's early warning, he would only think about how to sell the house, but he didn't take into account the reputation problem, even if people don't say it now, it will definitely attract criticism in the future.

She was born in a family of eunuchs, of course she knew that businessmen and the like were looked down upon, and she had the identity of a talented woman, so she must have the style of a scholar to treat others, so as not to be underestimated.

There is another case, now that this business has been done, it is indispensable to communicate with people, and it also involves more money, always Zhang Qingting and Fang Mingzhu go in and out together, so they have to be tied together, which is really complicated.

Zhang Qingting thought about it for a while, and privately asked Fang Dehai for an idea, "What I mean is to ask Ah Li to be the head of the accounting office of our two families, but all this bookkeeping and collection of money, entertainment expenses and so on, he will be responsible for it first, and then come to us if you are interested, do you always think it will work?" ”

Fang Dehai groaned slightly, "It's no problem to receive people and things, but we still have to keep this large amount of silver by ourselves, right?" It's not that I can't trust him. It's just that some things are better to be cautious. ”

Zhang Qingting nodded and pondered for a while, "Since we use people, we can't be suspicious of him, or we won't be able to get over it." The public account and the money are still handed over to him, but we can those big households, let's go to the money village to open a joint account, you carve a seal for the pearl, I carve a seal, the silver money on the account has to be deposited in that account, they have a special silver ticket in the bank, if there is anything that needs to be withdrawn, let him write a note, and stamp the seal of the two of us to count, and he can enter the account accordingly. In the future, he will also be responsible for collecting the rent of this alley, and if there are any problems, he will solve them first, and then some people who are not in charge will come to us. Anyway, we all live together and just report to us every night, you see, okay? ”

Fang Dehai nodded, "This way we really save a lot of heart." So how is Ali's salary calculated? Also, I'm afraid he can't be busy alone, right? I have to find someone to help him, or do you want your Jinbao to come? ”

"Of course, Ali's salary must be paid, and it will be set at two taels of silver a month for the time being." Zhang Qingting thought about it again, "As for Jinbao, I don't need it, I still pointed to him to help take care of the family's small shop." This alley is just rent collection and rental, but at the beginning of this period of time, we are still helping, and there will be not much to do when it is straightened out in the future. If you want help, let Fluttershy come! After all, her girl is more careful, and she is good with Mingzhu, and it is more convenient for the two little girls to talk and act together. ”

Fang Dehai felt the same, "What about you?" Thinking of doing something else for a living? ”

Zhang Qingting smiled, "It's just not yet!" It takes time to think about it. Besides, I've always been a married woman, and it's really not decent to always show my face outside, so if there's nothing to do, just let them cook outside first, and then come to me if there's something. ”

Fang Dehai quipped, "Did your father-in-law criticize you for what happened yesterday?" ”

Zhang Qingting smiled, "What he said is right, indeed I should pay attention to proportion." Speaking of which, there is one thing, I have to pay you a lot. ”

She explained to Fang Dehai about the publication of the book again, "It's all my fault!" I didn't even think about it carefully and came to pinch you randomly, almost making a joke, you always have a lot of tolerance, but don't be surprised! ”

Fang Dehai smiled, "How can I blame you?" Speaking of which. I was also confused for a while, and when you said that, I was moved. Fortunately, Chengcai people are more stable and help us think of it. If you really want to do it, you will lose your blood, then it will be called flesh pain! It's okay, it's okay, anyway, Mingzhu is helping me sort it out, as long as I can leave it to her and make it a family heirloom, my wish is enough. Call Ali Mingzhu and them over in a while, let's tell everyone about this! ”

Now that the calligraphy and painting have been withdrawn, the descendants of Li Hong's family can also go back, and each of them will reward one, hire two carts, and send them back. Zhao Wang's family saw that it was okay, and he also went home with Zhao Laoshi Zhao Chengdong, the winter wheat planted last year was almost ripe, and he had to prepare for harvesting. Zhang Facai took the initiative to come up, and when it was time to harvest, the whole family went over to help. Zhang Qingting also thought about it, without looking at the face of the monk and looking at the face of the Buddha, she rushed at Zhao Chengcai, she should also have something to say.

Here, Fang Dehai talked about the matter discussed with Zhang Qingting. There was no objection from the crowd.

A red note was posted at the door of the small courtyard that was not rented and sold, the word to be rented was written, the door was locked, and only one person was left to guard it.

The plan stopped, and Zhang Qingting was going to go out to open an account and engrave the seal.

Yan Bo was faintly unhappy in his heart, if Zhang Qingting lived in seclusion at home, wouldn't it be more difficult for him to test it? After thinking about it, he said, "Boss, I used to know a little bit of seal carving. If you don't dislike it, I'll engrave it for you! ”

"Okay!" Fang Mingzhu clapped his hands first, "Then can I write my own name, Brother Ali, can you help me engrave it on the seal?" ”

"Absolutely." Yan Bo agreed, "But I have to pick two pieces of jade first and buy a carving knife back." ”

Zhang Xiaodie and the others listened to the novelty, and each wanted a seal, begging Yan Bo.

Zhang Qingting said with a smile, "I haven't learned one or two serious words, but I'll be lazy!" Sex Ah Li, you also hang a signboard in front of Fang's store to engrave a seal, and make money from these lazy people! Jinbao stayed to look at the alley, and the guest Fang came to greet you first, and we will come when we go! ”

Laughing and laughing, they came out together, found a jade shop, and bought a few seals, like Zhang Qingting and Fang Mingzhu because of the silver money, they wanted to use some jade materials, and the others just picked an ordinary stone.

Zhang Qingting thought about it, and picked two more pieces, "One is engraved on Zhangjiafang's shop, and the other is engraved with the word Zhang Facai, if he rents a book or something in the future, he can stamp this chapter, it will be much more convenient." ”

Yan Bo was slightly stunned, listening to her talk about her father's name so naturally, she didn't shy away from it at all, why is this?

didn't ask about this topic, but tried to do it, "Do you want to carve a piece for Brother Zhao?" Just choose the same stone you just picked, and I'll carve a pair of flounder, mandarin ducks, flounder, or geese for you? ”

Zhang Qingting's face was slightly red, and he immediately refused, "Don't!" Who knows what he likes? ”

Yan Bo's heart jumped, how could she react so shyly, and asked again, "You are his mother, naturally you should know what he likes!" ”

Zhang Qingting was even more embarrassed, "I don't know!" Ah Li also likes to make fun of people like Master Fang! ”

She bowed her head coquettishly and walked away. The appearance of the infinite Xuanna is really not pretending, just like a girl.

Yan Bo's heart jumped wildly a few times, and a faint joy quietly bloomed, affirming most of it.

After everyone finished picking and returned home, Yan Bo measured the ruler, asked everyone to write their names and handed them to him, and went to engrave the seal.

Zhang Jinbao suddenly thought, "Since Ah Li can engrave the seal, then if he carves it exactly the same again, he will go and get the silver?" ”

"It's a good thing you didn't say it outside!" Zhang Qingting said solemnly, "Otherwise, it will be a great insult to people!" Each jade is different, even if it is carved by one person, it is difficult to make it exactly the same, seamless. Besides, when we take this kind of seal back, we have to knock on the corner before we use it ourselves, how can you let him imitate it? To say any more is to disbelieve in men. You don't know this, so just talk about it, and don't say it again. ”

Zhang Jinbao was startled and nodded to write it down.

At this time, Zhao Yulian came back after finishing her business, and asked first when she entered the door, "Where is Wang'er?" ”

Zhang Facai said, "Go out and play!" Silver treasure ingots, they carry it, nothing can happen! ”

Only then did Zhao Yulian settle down and drink tea.

Zhang Qingting asked with a smile, "How are things going today?" ”

Zhao Yulian put down the teacup before saying, "It's almost, I have taken a look at the few things that my aunt asked me to see, and I have also asked the master to measure them and prepare them to order, but a few copper and iron things have not yet been found to be made, and it will be almost the same if Ming'er goes again." ”

Zhang Qingting suddenly thought of someone, "Then I'll help you introduce someone, and make sure you do it quickly and well!" He also explained to Zhao Yulan, "You make more snacks tomorrow, buy some meat, steam some meat buns, I want to give them away!" ”

Zhao Yulan just responded, but Zhao Yulian smiled and said, "Sister-in-law or?" Seeing that the Dragon Boat Festival is coming, it is better to wrap more rice dumplings and make some mung bean cake and sesame cake to give away, which is probably more appropriate. ”

Yes! Zhang Qingting smiled dumbly, "Look at my memory, I have forgotten such a big festival!" She pondered for a while, this dumpling and pastry had to be made more, and she had to give it to Zhao Chengcai, so she put pen to paper, "Then everyone said what to buy, Ming'er, I'll go with you to do it!" ”

Zhao Yulian said with a smile, "If you want to do it, can you ask my sister to work hard, and also prepare a copy of my aunt's **?" Before the Dragon Boat Festival, she must come, and she has to do something to send home, and I will help my sister do it together! ”

Zhao Yulan also smiled, "Auntie has you as a caring little housekeeper, I really don't know how much to worry about!" ”

Zhang Qingting sighed and sighed in his heart, and for a while he took up the pen and wrote down the things that would be roughly used for the festival.

Because Ming'er has a day off, Zhao Chengcai was busy grading papers in the hall this afternoon, and he didn't come back until dusk. Hearing Zhang Qingting talk about the festival and letting Yan Bo take on half of the housekeeper, he nodded in approval, "That's right!" In fact, I wanted to say that I would like to ask you to invite a shopkeeper to come back, and everyone who ushered in and sent them will also have someone to take care of, but after all, there are not many things, and it is not easy to invite people who are half-baked, since Ali is willing, he is a good candidate. If you are the boss, you have to be like a boss, you don't have to do everything yourself, otherwise you will be tired, and others will feel distressed when they look at it! ”

Zhang Qingting glanced at him, this showman is talking more and more presumptuously!

"How many gifts do you have to give for the holidays? I'm afraid you have to prepare the yamen and the academy, as well as your family, but ask your mother when the harvest will be harvested, so that everyone can help. Besides, why don't you have a personal relationship in your family? Dare to love Aunt Niu's family? ”

Zhao Chengcai chuckled, "How is it possible?" Speaking of which, there are a lot of relatives on both sides of my father and mother! But I haven't moved in years, and I won't come if I want to, so ignore them! ”

He pondered in his heart and muttered for a while, "You can remember for me, Li Hong's family gift should be thicker, prepare four boxes of pastries, and forty rice dumplings of various flavors of sweet, salty and vegetarian." Master Chen is there alone, and two boxes of pastries and ten rice dumplings are enough. Mother there and wait for her to say it herself, the rest are a box of pastries and six dumplings, prepare twenty servings, and I will give them away! ”

Zhang Qingting wrote them down one by one, and suddenly smiled, "Have I become your maid?" Remember these things for you! ”

Zhao Chengcai grinned and said, "Are you willing to be a girl yourself, and you are someone else...... Better! ”

Zhang Qingting's ears were hot, and he put the pen down angrily, "I don't care!" What do you like to do, talk to your sister! ”

"Don't go! I have good news for you! Zhao Chengcai was washing his hands and wiping the water, and suddenly turned his head and saw that she was angry, so he quickly got serious again.

"What's the good news?" Zhang Qingting turned around and glanced at him, "If I don't have a flamboyant tongue, I won't follow it!" ”

Zhao Chengcai smiled sullenly, "That's really good news!" Today......"

He was just about to speak, when he suddenly heard Niu Dewang crying outside and coming in, "Sister! Sister! ”

What's going on? Everyone rushed out to see.

Niu Dewang's body rolled like a mud monkey, full of dust, and his little fat face was flushed, whining and crying.

"What's going on? Who bullied you? Zhao Yulian looked distressed.