C63 (1/2)
Su Zhi hurriedly straightened her clothes and went to open the door, only to discover that it was Aunt Bai carrying a few cabbage.
”Aunt, it's so early in the morning. What are you doing here?”
Aunt Bai pushed a few lush green cabbages to her and said with a helpless expression, ”I forgot to tell you yesterday that the Shangguan family occupied the garden in front of my house. ”He said that a distinguished official wanted to build a garden here, so we decided to accept them all. Our family wouldn't be able to eat that much anyway. Why don't we send some over to you?”
Some of the vegetables had already been distributed to the families that were usually close to each other. Even Aunt Ying had taken some away, thinking that she would pity their widowed mother.
However, what was left in his hand was still not going to be finished. He could only waste it.
Su Zhi froze for a moment, then looked towards the open space in front of the door. Indeed, she saw that Aunt Bai's vegetable garden had been emptied out, and that some masons had already begun to build the building.
”This Spring Leaf Alleyway is not a very good location. Could it be that you've taken a fancy to the feng shui here?”
Aunt Bai sighed and shook her head, ”I don't know which official must build this courtyard. I also heard that it was given to me by the Emperor to choose their own location.
Su Zhi comforted her with a smile, ”It's fine, maybe this alley will become more lively in the future.”
”It doesn't matter if it's lively, but what about the vegetables I've planted so hard? Now that they're all harvested, even if I gave you some, they wouldn't be finished. They'll be ruined in a few days.”
Aunt Bai had always been a kind person. With the exception of today, it was difficult for her to complain.
”Aunt, why don't you sell the rest of the dishes?”
”I do have that intention, but where is our energy?” Besides, it was going to rain soon, so it was inconvenient for them to travel. ”My son is a teacher in the government, and although he doesn't receive much monthly salary, there are still a lot of people coming and going. If they see us selling things on the streets, it would be bad for their reputation.”
Looking at the fresh and emerald green vegetables in her hands, Su Zhi comforted her, ”Go and sell them in a department store. You've been watching the children for me for so long, just treat it as me returning this favor. I won't charge you any commission.”
Aunt Bai excitedly clapped her hands. ”Okay, thanks, Little Su. I did Aunt a big favor.”
”Whether you want to thank me or not, my two children have troubled you quite a bit.” Besides, now that Flower Mansion had been converted into a shopping mall, it needed supplies to begin with. This dish of yours looks good, you don't have to worry about not being able to sell it. ”Since there are a lot of wine here, they might be able to sell it all today.”
With Su Zhi's help, Aunt Bai smiled and said, ”It's better to sell as much as you can than leave it at home to grow mold.”
”Oh, that's right. I forgot to tell you. I've already told that kid from the Liu family. He'll be here tomorrow. If you have anything on your mind, leave it to the side for now. ”
Su Zhi was stunned. ”That fast?”
”Foolish child, why are you so surprised that this girl wishes to marry you so quickly?” ”It's a deal then. Don't go to the store tomorrow and wait for him. Auntie will make a table of good food and invite you and the child to come to my house.”
For the first time ever, Aunt Bai was matchmaking. Hong Niang's mind was exceptionally lively and fresh.
Su Zhi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She could only agree.
After finishing everything and personally bringing the child over to Aunt Bai's house, Su Zhi finally relaxed and got into the carriage, rushing over to the store.
Last night, she had tossed and turned, thinking of many ways to deal with the situation on the third floor.
”Qiu Hong, come with me for a moment.”
Qiu Hong was personally passed the interview by Su Zhi and was also a capable person. If not for the fact that her husband had tuberculosis and could not do any work, she would not have shown her face and come here to earn a living.
”Boss, you called me?”
Su Zhi pulled her to the side and asked, ”Earlier, you said that your cousins were first-rate maidservants in big families.”
”Yes, what are your orders?”
Su Zhi took out a few pieces of paper from her bosom and stuffed them into her hands. ”I'll have to trouble you to deliver these to them. There are also a few bottles of sample perfume.”
What was written in the mysterious note was just a few lines of advertisement that moved a woman's heart, such as ”getting back the favor, staying in youth forever, changing into a new face”.
Naturally, these small card-like slips of paper would accidentally reach the manager's mistress or the other concubines. If a few maids casually mentioned them, there would naturally be some people who would make an exception.
High doors, many grudges women, there is always a deep room, but also there is always a desire to cherish do not fall.
When a woman is alive, she will never stop dressing herself!
”After this is done, I will pay you.”
Su Zhi took out a silver ingot from her sleeve and handed it to her, promising, ”As long as the business on the third floor improves, I will promote you to be a steward.”
Qiu Hong received the silver and listened to her boss's words. She felt delighted and bowed gratefully. With a few notes in her hand, she boasted about the price and left excitedly.
Towards such a method, Su Zhi's heart was pounding. How effective would it be?
The flow of customers on the first and second floor was very good. The vegetables from Aunt Bai's house had already been bought by several restaurants, so it seemed like there was no need to worry about selling them.
Just before lunch, Qiu Hong came back with good news. She said that her cousins had all accepted their things and might have some business coming to her.
Before then, the only thing Su Zhi could do was to wait.
A minute before the announcement, a mysterious lady came to the third floor.