From the breathtaking decoration of the Gu Mansion to the heavily guarded courtyard now, without exception, it is not clear that the person they are about to see has an extraordinary identity.

With excitement and nervousness, the two of them stepped into the courtyard almost at the same time.

The layout of the courtyard is a courtyard courtyard, the area is not large, and there are also two dart masters who look like they are waiting for battle, holding a black oil-paper umbrella, guiding them into a lighted room in the courtyard.

This room was originally used by the dart bureau to receive distinguished guests and negotiate business, and not far west from the courtyard is the shop along the street opened by the dart bureau.

Therefore, the decoration of this room is also extremely luxurious, through the curtain of pearls hanging to the ground, what catches the eye is the beams of Yunding sandalwood, the columns of golden silk nanmu, the carved ceiling of gilded sterling silver, and the crystal and jade lamps placed around the room, showing luxury.

Sniff carefully, you can smell the woody fragrance belonging to sandalwood, as well as the curling agarwood emanating from the Boshan furnace.

Gu Shun sat behind a white marble table, on which a white tablecloth was placed, and above the tablecloth, gold, silver, and blue and white porcelain tableware shone brightly under the reflection of the lamp.

The two of them swallowed a mouthful of saliva unconsciously, and had to sigh, this is the pomp of a rich person, and this level of luxury is probably only surpassed by the royal family and the prince.

Gu Shun was eating at the moment, and when he saw the two of them arriving, he stretched out his hand and pointed to the chair opposite the table and said, "The two stewards are here, come and sit down." ”

The two couldn't figure out what Gu Shun was doing, but they still sat down restrainedly.

"Have you had dinner with the two stewards?"

"I've already eaten it."

"I've eaten it too, thank you for your concern."

"It's better to eat some more, it's idle anyway. Are all the people who came with you waiting outside? ”

"Thank you for the kindness of the shopkeeper, they have all arrived."

"Find some empty rooms and let them go in first." Gu Shun glanced at the dart master standing at the door.

The dart master immediately understood and went down to make arrangements.

Gu Shun unhurriedly took a mouthful of food with chopsticks and put it in his mouth, "Go and get two pairs of chopsticks and give them to the two stewards." ”

"No need to shopkeeper Gu, we're not hungry now."

"Steward Zhuang doesn't have to be polite, in the future, we will have both a subordinate relationship and a friend relationship, have a light meal together, and gossip about homely things by the way, why not, just the two of you also taste the dishes of the Gu family to suit your appetite."

Gu Shun's words flattered the two, and they hurriedly nodded their heads in thanks.

After washing their hands, Steward Zhuang and Steward Qu took a small dish with chopsticks and put it in their mouths.

Shopkeeper Gu called them here, invited them to dinner, and said good questions and assessments, why didn't they play cards according to the routine.

"Steward Zhuang, how many children are there at home?" Gu Shun suddenly asked about homely things.

"I have three sons and two daughters."

"How old is the child?"

"The eldest son is in his twenties this year, and he is about to reach the age of starting a family. I don't know if Shopkeeper Gu asks this? ”

"It's okay, just ask casually, sit together and chatter, and be familiar with each other."

"The shopkeeper has a heart, I will definitely do my best for Yuantong in the future, and after I die, I will dedicate myself to the cause of Yuantong." Zhuang Ji patted his chest and said.

"Well, what about Steward Qu?" Gu Shun turned his head again and asked Qu Yi, who was sitting next to him.

"Looking back on the shopkeeper's words, I have a total of five people in my family, including my mother and children, and there is only one child.

The dog will be an adult next month, and I hope to invite the shopkeeper Gu to participate in the dog's coming-of-age ceremony. Steward Qu immediately introduced his family situation, and invited Gu Shun to attend his son's coming-of-age ceremony by the way, taking the opportunity to further curry favor with Gu Shun.

"Why don't the two stewards eat, eat more, try and look at the vinegar fish in the West Lake, this is a live grass carp transported from the West Lake, and those caught in the wild pond are different."

Although the two didn't know what medicine Gu Shun was selling in the gourd, they still picked up the chopsticks and simply ate two bites, and couldn't help but praise.

When the wine and food were full, the dishes on the table were removed.

The servants of the Gu family removed the dishes and served three bowls of West Lake Longjing and tea refreshments.

"Come for tea." Gu Shun stretched out his hand to pick up the tea bowl on the table and said to the two of them.

The two looked at each other and picked up the teacup, took a sip, and hurriedly put down the tea bowl.

"Let's have some refreshments, there are mung bean cakes, osmanthus cakes and plum dried vegetables and meat shortbread, just take whatever you want."

Steward Qu couldn't wait any longer, so he asked, "Shopkeeper Gu, didn't you ask us to do some assessment, I don't know when it will start?" ”

"That matter doesn't matter, let's drink tea first, and then we'll talk about it after drinking tea."

In this way, Gu Shun chatted with the two about all kinds of trivial matters, from the family to the imperial court, from what are the delicious and fun places in Jiangnan, to their usual hobbies.

Gu Shun's questions are varied, but he avoids everything related to Yuantong.

Time passed minute by minute, and before I knew it, an hour had passed. Steward Qu and Steward Zhuang were always in a tense mood, but Gu Shun did not move for a long time, which made them more and more flustered.

The most important thing is that at this hour, the servants of the Gu family kept adding tea to them, and Gu Shun couldn't help but drink the tea they took, so the two of them were already looking anxious at the moment, holding it hard.

At this moment, a dart master walked in from outside with two thick stacks of rolls.

"Young shopkeeper, according to your orders, you have completed the examination of the people on the list, and this is a corrected paper."

"Exams? Examination paper? Steward Zhuang and Steward Qu both looked confused.

Gu Shun finally waited for what he wanted, so he took it and said to the two people in front of him: "I believe that the two of you are also in a hurry, the assessment can start, just Zhuang Guan come in advance, please go out in advance and wait for a while." ”

Steward Qu had no choice but to do so, and followed the dart master out of the room first.

The manager of Qu, who had just left the room, said impatiently: "Dare to ask this brother if he knows where there is a toilet, I can't hold it back." ”

The dart master was stunned for a moment, pointed in the direction of the thatched house, and the curly steward rushed out with a brisk step, which was not fast.

And in the room, Gu Shun's torture was still going on.

Since Gu Shun announced the start of the assessment, he has always lowered his head and said nothing, looking at the test papers one by one, which made Steward Zhuang's heart sudden, the more this is the case, the more he can't figure out what Gu Shun wants to do.

"Steward Zhuang, have you seen the organizational structure change diagram I asked Mr. Bookkeeper to give you today?"

"Yes, and I read it several times from beginning to end. I support this plan with both hands, and I think it is very suitable for the current development needs of the two stores, which can improve efficiency when streamlining the organization and clarifying the rights and responsibilities. ”

"You don't have to compliment it. If I wanted you to position yourself in a position in this chart, what would you want to choose? Gu Shun put down the scroll in his hand, stared at him and asked.

"Well, I think I can be the general manager."

The corners of Gu Shun's expressionless mouth raised slightly, and he took a sip of tea from the teacup in front of him and said, "It seems that you are quite confident in yourself, so please give a convincing enough reason to prove that you can take the position of chief manager." ”

Zhuang Ji sat up straight and said: "I have been in Yuantong for more than 20 years, and I already know all the affairs of Yuantong well, and I know all my subordinates well, I believe that if I am given a maximum of ten days, I will be able to remember all the employees of Junze clearly." It is guaranteed to become the most loyal and reliable right-hand man around the shopkeeper. ”