Chang Xi heard this and nodded lightly. In fact, she was not interested in meeting the cook, but now that she was under the roof, there was no need to offend a small person for this.

Meeting the cook is different from meeting Aunt Zhong. These people are used to adapting to the wind. Instead of giving a good face, it is better to treat them coldly throughout the whole process and make them feel in awe, so that they will probably not get into trouble again.

The cook originally thought that Chang Xi was born in the countryside and she could just say a few words as an apology. This was why she had the courage to look outside.

Who would have thought that as soon as they met, her disapproving attitude immediately dropped, and she became much more behaved. This Mrs. Chang was more elegant than the masters of the house she had ever seen. It was really strange.

If she doesn't understand, she shouldn't think about it too much. Anyway, she is here to apologize, and her goal is achieved.

Seeing that the cook didn't dare to make a mistake, Xiao Tao scooped the stew she brought into a bowl and served it in front of Chang Xi.

The cook quickly knelt down and said with a flattering smile, "I hope Madam Chang will have a lot of it and don't argue with me. This ham and winter melon pot has been stewed for many hours. Madam Chang, please give it a try."

Chang Xi smiled faintly, but did not stop the cook from kneeling down and singing whichever song she went to on any hilltop. This was a universal principle.

She is not arrogant enough to think that she can challenge the values ​​​​of the ancients. They are already deeply ingrained and cannot be subverted with a few words.

"Easy to say."

After hearing this, the cook relaxed her body, but what she was thinking in her heart was that Mrs. Chang was not a difficult person to get along with. It seemed that her goddaughter was spreading rumors. Now she was even more annoyed with her goddaughter who had misled her. She almost

It made her lose her job.

Chang Xi elegantly picked up the spoon and tasted it. After a while, she put the spoon down and looked directly at the cook, "Your soup still lacks some heat."

One sentence made the cook's nerves tense again.

"What does Mrs. Chang mean by this?"

Chang Xi said calmly, "Being a human being is like making soup. The heat must be just right."

The cook chewed these words in her heart for a long time. She seemed to understand the meaning of Chang Xi's words, but she felt that she still didn't understand. But seeing Chang Xi's behavior, she didn't dare to ask more questions for fear of offending her.

If not, then the purpose of this trip will be ruined.

So, she quietly looked at Xiaotao, hoping that Xiaotao would give some hints.

Xiao Tao looked at her nose with her eyes, and her nose looked at her heart, but she didn't react at all to the cook. She was not stupid, how could she try to undermine Mrs. Chang?

At this moment, Grandma Zhong came with someone.

Chang Xi smiled and invited the other party to take a seat, and then told Xiao Tao to make tea.

The cook didn't expect to see Aunt Zhong here, and she was immediately at a loss. She secretly moved to the side, hoping that Aunt Zhong wouldn't notice her.

But the cook's short and fat figure is really hard to ignore.

Aunt Zhong frowned and looked at the cook. She looked familiar. Judging by her clothes, she must have worked in the back kitchen. "What's going on? Is there someone in the back kitchen who is causing trouble?" In the end, she looked like a girl.

severe.

The cook was so frightened that she was sweating. She didn't dare to breathe. She didn't dare to respond to Aunt Zhong first. If she really offended the madam's confidant, she would be completely ruined.

Chang Xi glanced at the cook's sweaty face and said softly, "It's nothing serious. It's just that the soup was a bit undercooked. I just asked her to pay more attention next time. Who knew she would be so scared?"

When Nanny Zhong heard this, she knew it was the cook who was treating Chang Xi carelessly, and she immediately said sternly, "If you don't want to do this job, then go back as soon as possible and find someone who can do it for you."

"No, no," the cook said quickly, "Mother Zhong, I misjudged the time when I was making soup. I will definitely not do it next time. Please give me another chance to correct myself."

"I once heard a saying that knowing your mistakes can lead to great improvements," Chang Xi said with a smile, "Since she already knows her mistakes, she might as well give her one more chance."

Aunt Zhong looked at Chang Xi in surprise. When she took Chunye and the other three people away, Chang Xi said nothing. But now, as the sun rises from the west, she actually begs for a cook's love. It's really strange.

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But this is just a piece of cake for her. She doesn't have to go against Chang Xi. Give her some face and make it easier to get along with her in the future.

"That's all, since Mrs. Chang said so, I won't pursue it this time."

"Young man, I would like to thank Aunt Zhong and Mrs. Chang."

The cook escaped this time, and she was really grateful to Chang Xi. After returning this time, she must draw a clear line with Nao Shizi's goddaughter. She still wants to slander such a good person everywhere.

What a waste of life.

Chang Xi saw through the cook's thoughts at a glance. This was fine, after all, the things entering the entrance still had to pass through their hands, so there was no need to quarrel with a cook.

Aunt Zhong waved her hand, and the cook immediately withdrew in a wise manner.

When she got outside, the cold wind of early summer blew, and she felt a chill on her back. It turned out that her back was already soaked with sweat. She breathed a sigh of relief, not daring to stay here longer, and ran away.

Of course, after returning home, you must brag about what you saw and heard this time. Since Mrs. Chang thought the soup she stewed was a bit undercooked, she simmered it for a long time this time.

Aunt Zhong in the room asked the three people she brought to come forward, pointed to the one in front and said to Chang Xi, "This was originally the one who served the Fourth Madam. Her name is Dongli. Now Madam has rewarded her to you." Then.

Then he talked about the remaining two younger ones, "These two are the second-class maids guarding the door."

"I've met Mrs. Chang." The three of them quickly saluted.

Chang Xi looked at Dong Li, who was bowing to her in a proper manner. His appearance was not outstanding, but he looked quite calm.

This is a double-edged sword. If you use it well, you can kill a thousand enemies. If you use it badly, you can kill eight hundred.

However, she always likes to face difficulties. Compared with the original inconspicuous and gossipy Spring Leaves and Red Leaves, this Dongli is obviously much more reliable, but she will no longer be able to hear this house from her mouth.

Gossip inside.

Well, that's a bit of a pity.

But fortunately, she still has Xiaotao, and this little girl is now considered hers.

Sure enough, Grandma Zhong next called Xiao Tao, "Since Madam Chang thinks that this girl Xiao Tao is useful, then she will be promoted to a first-class maid this time." Seeing Xiao Tao's face that couldn't hide her joy, she continued to hit her a few times as usual.

Sentence, "Be good at your job from now on and don't learn from spring leaves and red leaves."

"Yes, Aunt Zhong." Xiao Tao couldn't quite hear the words behind her words, so she happily saluted Aunt Zhong and thanked her.

Her position as the eldest maid was finally confirmed, and the big stone in her heart fell to the ground. From now on, she would be able to earn one tael of silver a month, which made her feel happy just thinking about it.

Aunt Zhong still doesn't like Xiao Tao very much. This girl is too superficial and can be seen through at a glance. It doesn't matter if she stays with Chang Xi, there is no need to worry about her turning into a monster.

Now that everything has been arranged, Aunt Zhong will not be staying for long.

Chang Xi didn't try to persuade her to stay. A backbone like Granny Zhong was busy with endless errands every day. Naturally, she wouldn't take up more of other people's precious time. After all, she didn't have much affection.

After Nanny Zhong left, she asked the names of the two second-class maids guarding the door. One was named Xiao Su and the other was named Yun Duo.

She nodded to show that she understood, and waved her hand for the two of them to go out first.

Dong Li was the only outsider left in the room. Xiao Tao kept peeking at him curiously, but Dong Li didn't even look at Xiao Tao, but looked at Chang Xi, "Ms. Chang, do you have any orders?"

Chang Xi raised her chin and looked at Dong Li, who was said to be the maid next to the fourth lady, and asked abruptly, "Are you literate?"

Dongli originally thought that Chang Xi would give her specific errands, or find ways to build a relationship with her, or make insinuations about the Fourth Madam. She had already thought of countermeasures for these possible situations.

However, she never expected that the first thing Chang Xi said to her was literacy?

Seeing the confused expression on the calm-faced maid, she couldn't help but laugh out loud. It seemed that she was caught off guard and couldn't even maintain her expression.

When Dongli saw this, was Mrs. Chang trying to make fun of her? Her hands secretly tightened the hem of her skirt.

"Don't be nervous, relax." Chang Xi could see at a glance that she dared to be angry but dare not speak out, so he motioned her to sit opposite him, "I'm really not trying to make fun of you, but I'm really asking for advice."

Dong Li sat blankly at the place designated by Chang Xi, and Xiao Tao suddenly stuffed a cup of tea into her hand. Only then did she come to her senses and stand up again, "Ms. Chang, please forgive me, I..."

This was her first day of serving here. She thought she would go through it smoothly, but she didn't know that things happened frequently. Now she felt a little self-loathing.

Chang Xi waved his hand, "I told you not to be nervous, come on, relax, we are just chatting." By the way, he motioned for Xiao Tao to sit down too, so that Dong Li could sit down with peace of mind, and then said as if he was having a heart-to-heart, "You should know that I

He was just born in the countryside. He was poor when he was young and didn't read much. Later he got married." He showed a wry smile at the right time and said, "As you can see, this person may not be able to win his life sometimes, but I

I don’t want to believe in fate…”

Xiaotao and Dongli couldn't help but resonate with each other as they both came from lower classes.

Although they are working as servants in the house, they are actually not free. They have to do whatever the master wants them to do. Their fate is not much better than that of Chang Xi. Who they marry in the future is just a matter of the master's word, isn't it?

Chang Xi lowered his head slightly. The reaction of the two people was exactly what she wanted. Then he raised his head and said firmly, "I want to fight with my life. Even if I lose, I won't regret it. So I want to be literate and sensible. I believe in books."

There is a house of gold in it.”

Compared to an illiterate person like Xiaotao, Dongli, who knew a few words, was greatly shocked. She didn't expect Mrs. Chang to be such a positive and upbeat person. Originally, she was a little reluctant to come here to serve, but Grandma Zhong nodded.

He knew her name, so she couldn't help but come.

But now, she doesn't think so anymore.
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