Chapter 68: The Restaurant Makes Money
"Then do you want to return so much silver reward?" The grandfather of the Zhu family asked tentatively. He didn't make the decision on this matter and completely obeyed the old woman's orders.
"Grandma, you can't cancel! Otherwise, the dean will be too embarrassed to come for dinner in the future. Business is good in the first few days before we open, but once everyone has tried enough, there will be fewer customers." Zhu Qianqian reminded grandma.
Grandma Zhu looked at her granddaughter and nodded, "Yes, there is no need to retreat, we can just keep it in mind."
My granddaughter's words and actions are becoming less and less like a three- or four-year-old child. Is this because there are too many books in her head?
Forget it, don’t think about this, anyway, if you are a good boy, you are a good boy!
"Don't tell anyone else about the situation in the shop, not even the third child. Let's go to the town to buy some chickens, ducks and geese." The grandma of the Zhu family is now very worried about the third bedroom.
Zhu Yuansheng and Tian Hehua nodded immediately. There must be a reason for mother to do this. They just need to obey and work.
After Grandma Zhu and the others arrived home, the village chief arrived soon after.
When he saw the chickens, ducks and geese in the yard, he gave a thumbs up, "It seems your restaurant is doing well, congratulations."
"Thank you, village chief. I bought these just to lay eggs. It's going to get cold soon and eggs will be more expensive. So if I raise some at home, it will be better." Grandpa Zhu said with a smile.
The village chief pulled him aside and asked in a low voice, "Did you forget something?"
"Your granddaughter's dowry? Don't worry, it won't delay your affairs. The restaurant has just opened these days, so I'm going to help." Grandpa Zhu thought that this was what the village chief was talking about, so he hurriedly explained.
He has always kept this in mind and will never forget it.
"It's not my family's business, it's your mother's business." The village chief couldn't afford to offend the old man and his wife. They were elders, and he, the village chief, couldn't do anything about it.
"They! What about the red coffin? Then tell them that after the Chinese New Year, my eldest brother and I will prepare it for him and hold a banquet for the coffin." When this was mentioned, the grandfather of the Zhu family felt a little unhappy.
If they were concerned about this matter, they could ask him directly. There was no need to go to the village chief to talk to him.
"It was all Zhu Chengdong who was telling your mother and father that you bought coffins for the Zhou family, but you didn't remember their red coffins, so you were lying to them. I was there when you said this, so why don't you find me now? Now you are here
I have an explanation for what I said." The village chief also knew that this matter was unfair to brothers Zhu Chengyong and Zhu Chengfa.
But there's nothing we can do about it, because the three brothers have a father and mother who are partial to each other.
"I understand, I won't make things difficult for you. I, Zhu Chengfa, will never break my promise." No matter how dissatisfied the Zhu family is, he will not have any objections to the village chief.
The grandma of the Zhu family knew the reason why the village chief came without even asking. She didn't point it out, so she pretended not to know.
"Third brother, you have to take good care of these chickens, ducks, geese and five piglets. From now on, I will give you one hundred and fifty coins every month. When I am busy in the fields, I will ask for help and will not leave you alone."
Rengan. You are also going to be a father, so you can take care of it yourself!" The moment the grandma of the Zhu family came back, she knew that the two of them were having trouble at home again.
The reason for the commotion was very simple. The third daughter-in-law felt that her mother-in-law was too partial.
"Thank you, mother, I will do a good job." Zhu Yuanxing understood what his mother meant and did not explain.
The business of Zhu's restaurant was as Zhu Qianqian expected, and the number of customers became stable after three days.
Basically, the daily turnover is about 10 taels. After deducting the costs, the net profit is more than 5 taels per day. The profit for a month is about 160 taels.
If the academy has a holiday, they will close their doors like other shops. This is the most suitable thing for the Zhu family.
Within half a month of the restaurant opening, Zhu Yuanji came three times. All three of them had obvious scars on their faces, the kind that even makeup couldn't cover.
They didn't realize at all that Zhu Wenhui had gone to the county government and was not living at home. This made the Zhu family's grandma not want to see them and kicked them out directly.
On the other hand, Mr. Ge no longer forced Zhu Qianqian to be his apprentice. He didn't give any gifts, so he gave them to Sanqing Academy, explaining that Dean Liu was the girl's only.
He would come to Zhu's Restaurant to eat every other day without disturbing other people. Zhu Qianqian would go and say a few words when he had time. If he was busy, Mr. Ge would leave automatically.
This attitude also made the grandma of the Zhu family change her mind slightly, which shows that thirty years have slowed down this old man's temper.
Finally finding a suitable opportunity, Mr. Ge made another effort. This was the most difficult time to recruit a disciple, but it was also the time he wanted to work hard the most.
There is no reason why I want to accept such a closed disciple.
"Sister Zhu family, if you are dissatisfied with anything, I can change it. I will stay in the capital for a year at most, and from now on I will live in Fengshan County."
"If Qianqian becomes Lao Chan's apprentice, aside from other things, within the territory of Dai Viet, Lao Chan can help her as long as she doesn't commit rebellion or murder. I am the Imperial Master." Elder Ge finally revealed his identity at this moment.
He didn't say it at first, but he actually thought about it for the little girl. Now he said it for her sake, and he hoped that the Zhu family would agree.
"Master Imperial Master, my granddaughter may not be as outstanding as you think. The child just has a good chance, and sooner or later the poems in her mind will be memorized. By then, do you still think she is suitable to be your disciple?"
The grandma of the Zhu family asked back.
Even if my granddaughter can't do anything as before, she will still be a good girl. But can these people do it?
If you are so obedient now and don't have any new poems to recite, will the other party say what you are saying now?
Mr. Ge smiled and said, "At this old age, I have all the fame and wealth that I should have. It is true that I like Qianqian because of memorizing poems, but more importantly, it is the elders' love for the younger ones. It is enough to get these poems in this life.
I thought it would be a waste to get to know her if I gave her a little more protection."
These words really come from the heart. Life is rare in seventy years.
"Thank you." Grandma Zhu heard it.
Mr. Ge said a little lonely, "My only daughter has passed away. I have no relatives in this world, only a few apprentices."
Seeing Mr. Ge like this, Zhu Qianqian couldn't help but feel some sympathy. If she hadn't met her grandma, she wouldn't have any relatives.
"Master Imperial Master, we are so young that we definitely can't provide for you until you die, but we can talk to you. Let's wait for you for a year before we talk about accepting disciples!" The grandma of the Zhu family was still a little resistant.
I'm afraid that this old man deceived people and tricked Haoguaiguai into becoming his apprentice. Then he will live in the capital and kidnap Haoguaiguai. And she will never be able to appear in the capital for the rest of her life.
Mr. Ge was finally convinced, but still unwilling to give up, "Then we will do the apprenticeship ceremony again in a year. Now verbally, I will call Qianqian my good disciple, but she will call me master?"
Chapter completed!