No matter how angry Qin Rushuang is, she still has to do what needs to be done.
The main things that the imperial merchants in the south of the Yangtze River paid tribute to the court were silk and various kinds of precious fabrics.
Therefore, Qin Rushuang decided to take Xie Xun to visit the major cloth workshops in the south of the Yangtze River today. However, although they were major cloth workshops, in fact, Du's only competitor was Xiao's cloth workshop.
Qin Rushuang was still angry with Xie Xun for teasing her last night, so she walked ahead on her own after going out.
Xie Xun followed her all the way, and saw that she was walking a little hastily, with a slight sweat on her forehead. He couldn't help but hold her hand and said, "No one is chasing you, so walk slower."
Qin Rushuang said angrily: "It's not to help you complete grandpa's test, otherwise in this hot weather, why would I go out to Shizi Xiao's Cloth Workshop!"
Qin Rushuang was right, it was already May, and the summer in the south of the Yangtze River was particularly hot, and being near the waterside, it was still that annoyingly sultry heat.
After Qin Rushuang became pregnant, she was afraid of the cold in winter and the heat in summer. When she was in the house, she could put an ice basin at any time, but she could only endure it when she went out.
Qingzhi trotted behind her. When she heard what Qin Rushuang said, she quickly asked: "Princess, why don't I go back to the house and ask the coachman to get a carriage?"
Qin Rushuang waved her hand: "No, let's just take a look and make a quick decision."
The distance from Du's residence to Xiao's cloth workshop was not far. When he was halfway there, Qin Rushuang suddenly saw a lot of people gathered in front of him, and it looked very lively.
Qin Rushuang couldn't help but stop and watch.
Looking at it, I realized that in addition to some people watching the excitement, many of the people gathered around were acquaintances. They were all businessmen who went to the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce to hold a meeting that day.
Several of them recognized Qin Rushuang and Xie Xun. When they saw them coming, they hurried forward to say hello.
"Madam, you've also come to see the school start again?"
Qin Rushuang looked up and realized that the house occupied a large area, and what was written on it was not the plaque of so-and-so's mansion, but several large characters that read Xiao's Private School.
Under the plaque, the leader is none other than Boss Xiao.
There were several young men standing on the left and right of Boss Xiao, who looked like they were scholars, and behind them were several older men. It was obvious at a glance that they were all literati.
Qin Rushuang was a little surprised. Yesterday, she heard Boss Xiao talk about setting up a private school. She thought it was just a talk, but she didn't expect that the private school was already starting...?
"There really is a Xiao's private school..." Qin Rushuang whispered.
The boss next to him heard Qin Rushuang's words and said with a smile: "Of course, Boss Xiao always talks about what he does. His private school is already running pretty well. The money we donated a few days ago is just what it means. It's a big flower."
The sales are still with Xiao!"
After saying that, I felt very emotional, "I am really convinced. In business, I have reached the level of Boss Xiao, which is unmatched by anyone. I have made money, done good things, and now I have accumulated huge merits!"
After he finished speaking, he seemed to realize that Qin Rushuang and Xie Xun were from the Du family, so he quickly added, "Of course, Boss Du is also the most charitable person in Jiangnan! But Boss Xiao has also made contributions to our Jiangnan.
Good people! They all deserve our praise!"
Qin Rushuang didn't want to hear these obedient boasts about the horse, so she asked, "Can I go in and have a look even if I'm not invited?"
"Of course you can. Madam's presence will make Pengpi shine!"
It turned out that Boss Xiao saw Qin Rushuang and Xie Xun, so he walked over with a smile and said, "Let's go in and see where the children study."
Qin Rushuang did not refuse. She always felt that Boss Xiao had too many secrets in him, and she was also quite curious about setting up a private school, so she followed everyone in.
There were dozens of children inside, some looked to be only seven or eight years old, and some looked to be in their teens.
But without exception, they are all very well-behaved and sensible. In particular, there are a few children who are only seven or eight years old, and they know how to follow the older children obediently. In such a lively situation, they are not noisy at all and are orderly.
Standing aside, waiting for instructions from Boss Xiao and his wife.
There are only so many procedures for setting up a private school.
Several young scholars and several older scholars were invited to sit in the front seats, and the children lined up to kowtow to the masters one by one and serve tea, forming a friendship between teachers and students.
Qin Rushuang looked at it and couldn't see anything fishy for a while, feeling a little boring.
She looked around and realized that the private school occupied an extremely large area.
In addition to the school where they are now, there are many penthouses around. The doors of the penthouses are tightly closed, so it is impossible to see what is going on inside.
"Boss Xiao, this private school is quite big, but I don't know what the surrounding houses are used for?" Qin Rushuang asked.
Boss Xiao followed Qin Rushuang's gaze and explained: "The start of the school year was rushed. The main fortune teller looked at the auspicious day and said that it would be good for the children to start school on this day. As for the houses around...
Some are places where students live, and some are places where students eat. After all, their parents are working in factories and don’t have much time to take care of them.”
"So Boss Xiao has even thought about the discipline of the children? Boss Xiao is really kind-hearted."
Qin Rushuang was talking to Boss Xiao over here. It seemed like they were chatting, but in fact they were just stalling for time.
Xie Xun stood for a while and heard that Qin Rushuang seemed to have been talking to Boss Xiao, but it seemed that every sentence did not hit the point, so he realized that Qin Rushuang must be trying to hold off Boss Xiao.
Xie Xun looked for a moment when someone was confused and slowly backed away from Qin Rushuang.
He carefully looked at the empty houses around him along the corridor. The doors and windows were closed tightly. Seeing that no one was paying attention, Xie Xun gently poked a few holes in the paper windows with his fingers and observed what was inside.
situation.
After he had inquired about the surrounding situation, Qin Rushuang had almost finished talking to Boss Xiao, so she held her hands and said: "I have other things to do today. I passed by the private school and came in to join in the fun, so we are leaving now.
, Boss Xiao, take care."
Boss Xiao also cupped his hands and said, "Madam, go slowly."
After leaving the private school, Qin Rushuang asked Xie Xun, "Can you tell what the surrounding rooms are used for?"
Xie Xun shook his head: "They are all empty inside, but according to Boss Xiao, students should be allowed to stay, eat, and study in them, but there are no cooking utensils, beds, quilts, etc. in those houses."
"Even..." Xie Xun paused, "I even went through all the houses, but I didn't find any place to store pens, inks, paper and inkstones. When the children come to study, these things should have been prepared long ago, but there is nothing inside.
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Qin Rushuang frowned, there was indeed something fishy about this boss Xiao.
