Chapter 114: Business Discussion (Part 2) (Pink Ticket 1050)

  The eleventh girl didn't even glance at the package, but smiled at Luo Zhenxing: "Big brother, this is big sister's industry, and it will be left to Tong Ge in the future. I just don't understand these business things. Please ask big brother to help manage it!"

  Before Luo Zhenxing arrived, he had planned to persuade Shiyi Niang to let him take a look at the accounts. He didn't suspect that Shiyi Niang had any ulterior motives, but rather felt that she was young and feared that over time, she would be unable to withstand Lu Yonggui's pressure and be cheated out of money by him. And when Da Nai heard from Huipo that Lu Yonggui was back, and Shiyi Niang wanted them to discuss the industry left behind by Yuan Niang, he had a vague feeling that with Shiyi Niang's intelligence, she would definitely not just let the two go as witnesses... He didn't expect her to actually let Luo Zhenxing take charge, and say that if she let go, she would really let go, so decisively.

  For a moment, both husband and wife were stunned there.

  Mother Tao looked at him with joy all over her face.

  Nephew is closer than aunt. This property has fallen into Luo Zhenxing's hands, which is a hundred times, a thousand times better than falling into Shiyimang's hands!

  Lu Yonggui's eyes flashed as he looked over.

  He actually returned at the end of August and was preparing to attend Xu Lingyi's wedding. However, he was stopped by Tao's mother: "...how many properties does Eldest Sister have, you are the clearest about that. How many people can see it without being greedy? Don't rush for now, just hide temporarily. Take this opportunity to tidy up the accounts, give one set to her and keep another set for Lord Hou to check."

  He happened to have some private matters to attend to at that time, and in the past few years, he had helped Yuan Niang run around, accumulating some silver money for himself. He didn't know what kind of temperament the new master had, so he had the idea of leaving. He just went along with it.

  Who would have thought that at their first meeting, Eleven would give Luo Zhenxing the power to manage her industry, and he couldn't help but look at her with new eyes.

  Such demeanor, even ordinary men don't have!

  He couldn't help but look up and glance at Eleven Maiden.

  At the age of thirteen or fourteen, wearing a plain yellow jacket, her skin was as white as snow, and her figure appeared tall and slender. A pair of big eyes, clear and warm, peaceful and quiet, looked very comfortable.

  She pushed the package on the square table and smiled: "Brother, although it's an impolite invitation, please accept it for Jun Ge's sake."

  Lu Zhenxing hesitated for a moment, and the big-breasted woman sitting below him smiled and said: "How can this be? It should be you who takes charge..."

  "Big sister," said Eleventh Young Mistress with a smile, "I really don't understand these business matters. If I were in charge, I'm afraid I would be all heart and no ability, and end up causing Brother Tun to lose money."

  "Alright." Luo Zhenxing's face was resolute, "I'll take charge of these industries. The accounts will be managed by Eleventh Sister. This way, we can remind each other if there's anything that comes up."

  The eleventh girl was very relieved.

  Luo Zhenxing is after all a gentleman.

  It's settled then.

  Luo Zhenxing and Lu Yonggui settled accounts in front of everyone.

  Eleventh Girl watched Lu Yonggui's abacus flying fast, and listened to him report the accounts of the past year. He took the industry left by Yuan Niang from a mere 20,000 taels of silver to today's 160,000 taels of silver, with an annual income of 20,000 taels of silver. She couldn't help but nod secretly.

  Needless to say, just looking at these people left by Yuan Niang - with Tao Mama inside and Lu Yonggui outside - is enough to make one admire.

  After several people worked hard for an entire afternoon, they finally had a rough outline.

  The eleventh girl let out a sigh of relief, and Amber poured tea for everyone again. She smiled and said, "Thanks to Manager Lu's clever calculations, otherwise this account would have taken who knows how long to settle."

  "Thank you, madam, it's nothing but a trivial skill."

  Just then, Xu Lingyi came back.

  Everyone stood up and bowed.

  He looked at the well-organized account book and smiled faintly: "The accounts are clear!"

  "Alright!" Rozheng Xing thought that this also related to the well-being of his brother, so he smiled and told Xu Lingyi about Shiyimiao's decision, "......I'm a careless person after all. So let's have Shiyimiao manage the accounts, I'll help with some external trivial matters!"

  Xu Lingyi listened and looked at Shiyi deeply, without making any further comments on the matter. He only invited Luo Zhenxing to stay for dinner. Coincidentally, Mrs. Tai also sent someone to invite them to stay for dinner. Lu Yonggui and Tao Mama hurriedly retreated, while Luo Zhenxing and Dagu followed Xu Lingyi to pay respects to Mrs. Tai. The Xu brothers entertained Luo Zhenxing in the flower hall of the outer courtyard, while Dagu stayed with Mrs. Tai to have dinner.

  At the banquet, Third Madame would occasionally glance at Eleventh Sister with her eyes. Eleventh Sister thought of the business matters that Third Madame had mentioned earlier and decided to take out her account book in front of everyone, telling them about Luo Zhenxing's management of the family property: "…I'm still young, and with my elder brother keeping an eye on things, I don't think anything major will go wrong."

  The old lady listened and nodded secretly.

  The five madams looked at Shiyi Niang with a few more serious eyes.

  Only three madams slightly pouted and looked very disdainful.

  After dinner, Da Nai teased Brother Yun Ge, then went to Luo Zhen Xing's side to bid farewell and pay respects to the elderly lady, and the couple left together.

  Eleventh Girl and Xu Lingyi see Luo Zhenxing and Da Nai off.

  She intentionally fell behind a few steps, and whispered to Da Niang: "... opening a dry fruit shop is a great idea. But I think that doing business inevitably involves money, and if we have a falling out with our relatives because of this, it would be a loss. If I openly say this to Wu Jie, I'm afraid it will hurt her face. I want Da Sao to mediate. If Wu Jie needs my help with anything, I won't decline, but as for investing in the shop, let's just forget about it!"

  Big Sister-in-law nodded in agreement, holding the hand of Eleventh Sister: "You and I are on the same page. Fifth Aunt also invited me, but I think that business is not a big deal, three families pulling four families, it's likely to cause trouble later. My intention is, if she really wants to open this dry goods store, we each contribute fifty taels of silver, whether as a loan or a gift, let's just say we're helping her out.

  The eleventh daughter secretly lamented her bitter fate.

  This really proved Amber's words.

  Left hand in, right hand out!

  But can she decline?

  Ziran nodded: "Sister-in-law's idea is great. When the time comes, I'll discuss it with Fifth Sister and then send someone to tell you."

  Dai nodded and Xiāo Mǎi sent her off at the gate with hanging flowers. Only after watching the carriage leave did she return to the house with Xú Lìng Yí.

  On the way, Xu Lingyi looked at her with a slightly low mood and said: "Let you be in charge of accounts, Zhenxing be in charge of industry. Is it your idea or his?"

  The eleventh girl listened to his tone and was slightly taken aback, looking at him in surprise, saying in a low voice: "It's my idea."

  Since it's your own idea, why do you look so worried?

  Xu Lingyi thought of returning home in three days, but Mrs. Duan scolded her mercilessly without showing any affection.

  A woman follows her father at home, and follows her husband after marriage. Originally she was a daughter of the Luo family, now she is a wife of the Xu family.

  Thinking of these things, his eyebrows had a few degrees of coldness.

  The eleventh girl was shocked at what she saw.

  Doesn't he agree?

  Shouldn't it be?

  He is not a hypocrite, since he said he wouldn't ask, he won't. Why did he say something like that at this time?

  She patiently explained: "This is the property left by my elder sister to Brother Yun. Brother Yun is still young, and I don't understand business matters at all. Although there's Lu Yonggui, he's just a manager after all. If I did something wrong, how dare he speak up against me? Now that Big Brother is helping with management, we can remind each other, even if mistakes are made, they won't become irreparable."

  It was actually her idea!

  Xu Lingyi stopped in her tracks, and her gaze became deep and distant.

  I just thought she was young, but I didn't expect her to have such a broad mind and vision!

  The eleventh girl couldn't sense his emotions, and being stared at by him made her somewhat uneasy. She hastily said: "Don't worry, Your Excellency, my elder brother isn't a person who forgets righteousness for the sake of profit either. I'm in charge of accounts, he's in charge of the estate, it was also his suggestion. According to my original intention, it would have been fine to just let him handle everything..."

  "Got it!" Xu Lingyi listened with a slight curl of his lip, "What's your hurry? I didn't say anything."

  It's good that nothing was said. If something was said, it might not be so easy to get over...

  The eleventh girl muttered to herself.

  "Get the house cleaned up tomorrow!" Xu Lingyi suddenly said, "I've asked White General Manager to temporarily find a few women to help you."

  Although spoken lightly, it carries a commanding tone.

  Pick up the house? How to pick up? Is it asking her to put away those big red silk canopies hung during the wedding?

  She immediately responded: "I'll pack up tomorrow."

  Xu Lingyi nodded slightly and said faintly, "Among those women, there is one with the surname Xiang who can pull faces and scratch scars. She is familiar with all the maids, daughters-in-law, and mothers in each house. Unfortunately, she talks too much, and Mother doesn't like her, so she has never been given a proper task."

  The eyes of the eleventh girl sparkled.

  Xu Lingyi is still awesome!

  Everyone in the house has a fixed position, if someone suddenly appears out of nowhere, everyone will definitely speculate and ask around. Like Xu Lingyi, using the excuse that she needs help with something, she brings over a few wives to assist, and while chatting together, some things naturally come up without anyone realizing it.

  "...I'll let Amber know that I'm not quite satisfied with two of the aunties and want to replace them with two new ones!"

  Xu Lingyi knew she had understood his meaning, but reacted so quickly... He couldn't help but slightly raise an eyebrow and turned to enter the house.

  The eleventh girl hastily followed him in. Then, taking advantage of Xia Yi's serving him to change his clothes, she called Hu Po over and told her about this matter: "...When the time comes, you'll let that old woman know about my plan to switch people. It's a good opportunity to tidy up the house." She detailed how to tidy up the house to Hu Po.

  Amber nodded repeatedly and took down Eleven's words.

  The next day, after Bai Zongguan brought the people over, she had Lü Yun and Hong Xiu lead the maids to replace the large red silk canopy and chair in Shiyi Niang's room with the usual stone-green silk canopy and chair used by the Xu family. She instructed several old women to move all of Shiyi Niang's dowry from the east wing to the back wing, which was then locked up after being inventoried by Bin Ju. The eastern room of the main house was set up as a resting place, and then the east wing was set up again, with her own things, as well as those of Dong Qing, Bin Ju, and Zhu Xiang, moved in.

  That Mrs. Xiang is indeed very talkative.

  Everyone was doing their job quietly, only she and Amber were chatting, of course they soon knew that the eleventh girl's house wanted to replace two wives.

  At noon, she was rubbing against Amber's side: "...Miss, take a look at me, am I suitable?"

  "It's gotta be approved by the mistress of the house!" Amber said ambiguously.

  The old woman smiled fawningly: "Isn't it also necessary to listen to what the girls say is good and what is bad?"

  Amber just smiled and didn't say anything.

  In the evening, Auntie brought two roast chickens to find Amber: "...Please help the young lady with a few words!"

  "…It's not that our lady of the house can't tolerate anyone, it's just that we've encountered two people who don't understand the rules. If we were to change, wouldn't it be ridiculing the people in our household for being ignorant?"

  "Rest assured, miss, no one understands family matters better than I do!"