The identity of this woman is very easy to guess. She is jeweled and dressed in the usual style of a businessman. If there are no accidents, she should be a businesswoman who was invited.
The people standing in a circle with her were probably businesswomen of the same status. Their expressions were very cautious and reserved. After realizing that their companions had stolen the limelight from the noble ladies, they all showed worried expressions.
They are not only worried about their companions, but also worried about themselves being implicated.
As the target of praise, Ye Zhenzhen was probably the most relaxed and cheerful person in the room. Hearing that the woman had donated money to Yongshan Hall, her expression became even more kind--
Most of the major donors to Yongshan Hall every year are businessmen.
Ye Zhenzhen has always respected potential big business owners and asked with a smile: "I wonder what you call this lady? What kind of business does your family do?"
The woman was immediately flattered and said quickly: "My surname is Su. Madam, you can call me Su. My husband has opened a rice and grain shop and does some small business."
Rice business? Small business?
Among the businesswomen who could enter this banquet, few of them were engaged in small business. Those who were engaged in small business were all staying outside and could not touch the threshold of the Jin family at all.
Ye Zhenzhen's heart moved and her eyes lit up: "It turns out that Mrs. Su's family is in the rice and grain business. This business is good, what we are short of is rice. You don't need to donate money anymore, just donate rice and pay for more."
Save yourself the trouble."
Su's hands began to tremble with excitement. She nodded repeatedly and said, "My husband also told the women before going out that if the prefect needs to buy rice, we are willing to sell the rice at a discounted price."
"Mrs. Su's family are all righteous people."
Ye Zhenzhen's praise of Su made everyone extremely envious, especially other business women. They only wished that they did not have a rice and grain shop, otherwise they would be the ones enjoying this kind of treatment.
But it doesn’t matter, they have money and can use it to buy rice!
Because of Su's unexpected start, the next donation session was particularly hot. Everyone was vying to donate silver, and the amount was getting higher and higher, just to leave a good impression in front of Mrs. Ning Guo.
Ye Zhenzhen was deeply pleased with this. Mingzhou Prefecture was an undeveloped virgin land. These ladies had not yet harvested leeks for the charity banquet, so they were quite generous in doing so for the first time.
At least the final donation amount far exceeded her expectations.
At the end of the banquet, Ye Zhenzhen solemnly made a speech: "...this amount of money is not small after all. Everyone can nominate a representative to supervise the spending of this money, so that everyone can be accountable."
Everyone looked left and right, and no one said anything for a while.
A middle-aged woman smiled and said: "Madam and the magistrate are devoted to the people. We can trust your character. There is no need for this supervisor."
"Yes, yes, madam, you are too polite."
…
Everyone agreed.
Seeing them all declining, Ye Zhenzhen guessed what they were thinking in a blink of an eye and said: "Supervision is still necessary. Since you all declined, then I will name them myself. Let Jin Siniang be the supervisor.
, she is the initiator of the charity banquet and is responsible for supervising the flow of donations, which can be regarded as beginning and ending."
Everyone had no objections and praised Mrs. Ningguo for her good idea.
Mrs. Lu, the mother-in-law, was also very happy: "Thank you madam for the compliment. Si Niang is a child who lacks some experience. She is lucky to have this opportunity."
Jin Yingxuan knew that Mrs. Ning Guo trusted her, and she was very happy, but...she looked at Yang Wanshi who was opposite the world, puffed up her cheeks, and suddenly said: "Madam, Sister Wanshi is a careful person, and I will definitely help her."
If I can do better, can I bring Sister Wanshi with me?"
Mrs. Lu looked at her daughter in surprise, let alone others.
Yang Wanshi was the most shocked. She never expected that Jin Yingxuan, who was fighting with her for everything, would give her a chance to show her face. Just when she thought that the other party had been influenced by Mrs. Ning Guo, Jin Yingxuan raised her chin again, with that look on her face.
A proud and proud smile that made her very familiar.
Yang Wanshi: "..."
Jin Siniang is indeed still Jin Siniang, and has not changed at all.
Ye Zhenzhen looked at the expressions of the two of them with great interest, as if they were just watching the excitement, and nodded with a smile: "Of course it's okay, you will be considered classmates in the future, so you should get along well."
Jin Yingxuan responded sweetly and looked at Yang Wanshi proudly.
Yang Wanshi finally figured out what was going on.
She had known a few days ago that she could accompany her to attend classes at Luming Academy. Madam was kind-hearted and sent her personal maid to tell her the news, and also asked her to read and study more at home.
Therefore, in addition to being excited these past few days, she had not heard anything going on outside the window, and only read the books of sages. If her mother hadn't reminded her, she would have almost forgotten today's charity banquet.
At today's charity banquet, she donated all her small savings. Although it was not as much as Jin Siniang's donation, it was still her own little thought. She never compared herself with others and just made herself good.
But she doesn't compete, there are always people watching her competing, such as the fourth mother of the Jin family.
She didn’t know the reason, but Jin Siniang was eyeing her inexplicably and wanted to compete with her in everything. Now from the meaning of Madam’s words, Jin Siniang must have learned that she could go to the academy to study, and she also tried every means to get Mrs.
There came an opportunity.
No wonder you are so kind today.
Yang Wanshi's heart was extremely complicated, but she still obediently responded to Madam's words: "Yes, Madam, I will definitely assist Si Niang in getting this matter done."
The two girls' personalities complemented each other perfectly, and Ye Zhenzhen felt even more at ease.
The other ladies also heard the word "classmate" and thought it was because the girls from the two families wanted to learn Xumi painting with Mrs. Ning Guo. Naturally, they did not think that they could go to Luming Academy to study.
Therefore, this matter did not cause any disturbance. Everyone praised the two girls very politely, and of course the most important thing was Ye Zhenzhen.
The charity banquet is not just a donation. After the donation, there is also a banquet, which is actually a social part. Taking this opportunity, Ye Zhenzhen recognized the famous wife of Mingzhou Mansion. Of course, she was also happy
Through her enjoyment, she got to know the talents of the girls from each family. Under her fancy compliments, the ladies and ladies from each family were very happy, and it can be said that everyone was happy.
The banquet lasted all morning, and Ye Zhenzhen stayed at the Jin family banquet all morning. Lu repeatedly tried to persuade her to stay, but Ye Zhenzhen still said goodbye and left. Although all the money she brought had been donated, she received a large amount of money.