Chapter 95 Reminiscing about bitterness and thinking about sweetness
On the tenth day of the sixth lunar month, Su's house had been packed with people since morning. Su Jin used this free time to summon shopkeepers, foremen, and foremen from all Su Ji's major shops and manors, as well as old men who had worked in Su Ji for more than five years to come to Su Ji.
Party outside the house.
The large courtyard of the outer house was covered with a sunshade curtain, and seven or eight large wooden tables were arranged underneath to form a large bar table. There were seats on both sides, and the shopkeepers in blue mandarins sat on both sides according to their seating order.
The table was covered with a red silk tablecloth, and there were dozens of plates of melons and fruit desserts. There were a row of tea cups that were azure after the rain, brewing fragrant and fine green tea. The maids in the mansion were shuttled back and forth, making it very lively.
Present at the meeting were all the shopkeepers and foremen of Su Ji's cloth shop, ready-made clothing shop, grain and oil shop, manors outside the city, several warehouses, as well as elderly people over five years old, a total of forty-nine people. These are the backbone and support of Su Ji.
The pillars that Su can never forget.
In the past ten years, the Su family has never gathered once in June except for the New Year. According to the inside information obtained by well-informed people in advance, this meeting held by the Young Master’s family will have important announcements, which are related to your well-being; this news makes you
They were extremely excited. Since the young master took over Su Ji, everything they have done has not harmed the interests of the guys. On the contrary, many people have been promoted. It seems that there will definitely be benefits this time.
Everyone is usually busy with the affairs of their own shops, and they rarely see each other a few times a year. This time, naturally, they exchanged greetings and greeted each other. Some asked how they were, and some asked how their children were doing. Forty or fifty people greeted each other.
The scene was noisy and lively.
At the end of the morning, Su Jin helped Mrs. Wang come down to the courtyard surrounded by a group of maids. Everyone's eyes suddenly turned to the two of them. The young master and the old lady were both very energetic today, especially the young master, who was smiling.
Yingying's movements were indescribably chic and confident.
"Hello, fellow veterans, I salute you all." Mrs. Wang was very happy and bowed her head in blessing with a smile.
"Okay, okay, hello, madam, hello, young master." Everyone returned the favor in a rush, knocking over several stools.
"Sit down, shopkeepers and seniors, please take a seat. No need to be formal." Su Jin greeted, turned around and waited for Mrs. Wang to sit at one end of the long platform, and then everyone sat down one after another.
"Has the tea been brewed?" Su Jin asked knowingly.
"Everything has been arranged when we return to the young master's house." Several maids responsible for serving everyone said in unison.
"Sui'er, go and take out all the dried yaks from the Western Regions brought by the trustee, so that you can have a taste." Su Jin said with a smile.
Everyone was excited. The young master's family really treated them like family, cordial and generous. Dried yak in the Western Regions was a rare commodity. Not to mention the long journey, just hunting, slaughtering, cooking, flavoring, and drying took a lot of trouble to do business.
The team transported it to the Central Plains, and the price was really high, which was not something that everyone could usually afford.
Old shopkeeper Zhang and several other people rolled their eyes. The young master started to take the route of winning people's hearts with warmth again. This kid was always playing tricks on him.
After some fuss, Su Jin sat down next to Mrs. Wang, coughed, and the scene fell into silence. It was about to officially begin.
Su Jin stood up from his seat, bowed to each other first, and then said with a smile: "Today is a great day. Su Ji's shops and Zhuangzi's elites are gathered here. To outsiders, maybe
It’s nothing, but it is definitely a memorable day for me, Su Ji, and everyone here. There may be many of you who have never seen me, and I have also seen many unfamiliar faces, so let’s
Take this opportunity to look at each other and become familiar with each other; don't bump into each other on the street, if you don't know each other, it will be a joke."
Everyone burst into laughter. It was the first time that the young master's friends saw Su Jin's enthusiasm, humorous conversation, and obviously good mood. They were all infected by it. Their restraint gradually disappeared, and the scene became much more relaxed and lively.
"You may be wondering why I ask everyone to take a day to participate in this meeting before the end of the year. This is because I personally feel that the year-end inventory is too long apart, which is not conducive to taking stock of gains and losses and correcting mistakes and rewards and punishments, so I
It is recommended that we set a rule. From now on, we, the elders of Su Ji and the shopkeepers, will gather together once every six months to form a routine, and at the same time conduct an inventory on a half-year basis."
Everyone is a veteran in the shopping mall, so they naturally understand what Su Jin means. In the past, gathering and discussing once a year was really not conducive to discovering errors and omissions in a timely manner, and it would appear to be slightly inefficient. Young Master did this.
, obviously wanting to speed up the pace of operation, is an innovative move; this move has no disadvantages and will only have a positive effect, so many people agreed with it.
Su Jin smiled and said: "Seniors, since you have no doubts, let's make a decision and ask Butler Su Fu to write down this clause as one of the addendums to the old store's motto."
When everyone heard this, they suddenly realized that today's issue actually included the agenda of revising the store's motto. However, the old store motto had not changed for more than ten years. The young owner had to change the store's motto just a few months after taking over. Unknown to the mistress, the queen.
What would the lady think?
Just listen to Su Jin continue: "Today's meeting has two main topics, but before that, the old lady wants to say a few words to everyone. Everyone, warmly welcome our Su Ji's virtuous and kind boss, Mrs. Wang.
Make your debut!"
Su Jin finished the introduction in a slightly playful tone, and then took the lead in applauding. The applause was thunderous, and several old shopkeepers couldn't help but smile.
Mrs. Wang rolled her eyes at Su Jin and stood up with a smile. When the applause stopped, she smiled and said: "How can this child talk like this? Fortunately, we are all our own people at home. If it spread, it would be ridiculous and misrepresent others."
mouth."
Everyone laughed, and at the same time felt warm in their hearts. These two ladies really deserve to be mother and son, and their words are so heart-warming. When Mrs. Wang said this, she actually meant that she didn’t treat you as outsiders. How could it not warm people’s hearts?
"I am very happy to see you all today. Since the death of my late husband, Su Ji has relied on the support of all the uncles and brothers here to support the family business. Without your help, Su Ji would have been afraid of this."
The small piece of family property has long been reduced to the property of others; I...I...I would like to thank you all on behalf of my late husband and the ancestors of the Su family." Mrs. Wang said with emotion, tears streaming down her face and she choked up before bowing.
Everyone hurriedly stopped her, and Su Jin quickly followed suit and bowed down. Several old shopkeepers were so anxious to return the bow that they almost suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Fortunately, Xiao Sui'er and others saw the opportunity and stepped forward to help Mrs. Wang.
This will avoid causing widespread disasters such as seats flipping over and teacups tipping over.
Mrs. Wang took out the silk scarf, wiped the tears on her face, and continued: "This year, my son suddenly became interested in business. I thought that sooner or later, this family business would be handed over to him, so I went with shopkeeper Zhang Da and several other old shopkeepers.
After getting some air, I asked Jin'er to try to take care of the business of the cloth shop and the clothing store. Many shopkeepers here haven't told you about this yet. I want him to exercise, and I will be here today.
I am seeking everyone's opinions. If you feel that my son Su Jin still has some talent in business, I will officially declare that my son will be in charge of Su Ji. From now on, all affairs will be subject to his arrangements, and I will be able to enjoy peace and happiness. If you feel that he is not qualified,
, then I will continue to practice for a few years, and when I am able to shoulder this responsibility, it will not be too late for him to officially take over."
Su Jin secretly admired my mother's language skills. She took steps back to make progress. If she thought it was good, then she would follow everyone's wishes. If she thought it was not good, it would be him after a few years of experience. Then, no matter whether she was good or not, he would be the one.
If you come out to oppose for no reason, you are a fool.
In fact, Mrs. Wang was too worried. She stayed at home for several months and had no idea that Su Jin was already well-known in Luzhou City. Not only did his lyrics sing throughout the city, but his series of large-scale projects also made the Luzhou business community
There was going to be a huge commotion; what she didn't even know was that it only took her two months for her precious son to successfully attract the hatred of the prefect and the chamber of commerce bosses, and he was almost framed for assassination and exiled.
Mrs. Wang only knew about the big deals that Su Jin talked about with her. In her opinion, such risky behavior must have made the big shopkeepers intolerable. She actually wanted to support Su Jin.
The reaction of the shopkeepers was beyond Mrs. Wang's surprise. Shopkeeper Zhang Da was the first to stand up and said: "What the old lady said is true. The young master's talent and character are enough to take on this family business. I am the first to support it."
Next, Shopkeeper Zhao Da from the clothing store, Shopkeeper Hou Da from the grain shop, Shopkeeper Hu Da, Shopkeeper Ma Da, Shopkeeper Min Da, Manager Zhang from Luxi Manor, and the stewards from several small workshops all agreed, saying that the Shaodong family would definitely
It is suitable for taking over the family business, and it has the meaning of praising virtue.
Mrs. Wang looked at Su Jin and saw the smug smile on this guy's face. She sighed in her heart: Her son has really grown up, and her worries are really unnecessary. She doesn't know what this kid's ability is to fool these people.
Everyone listens to him, which even gives me a headache when I am in charge of the family business.
"Since everyone said so, my son, my mother, will hand over this burden to you in front of all the uncles and brothers on behalf of the ancestors of the Su family. From today on, you will be the head of Su Ji's family. Everything
You can discuss and decide on your own affairs with the shopkeepers, and there is no need to report to my mother. I can finally take off this heavy burden and enjoy peace and happiness."
Su Jin was moved when he saw Mrs. Wang smiling, with tears flashing in her eyes. From now on, he will officially occupy the magpie's nest and become Su Jin who is not Su Jin. From now on, he will be with this house.
The honor and disgrace of the Zhousu family are tied together.
Su Jin lifted her robe and knelt down, and respectfully kowtowed to Mrs. Wang three times to express her gratitude and apology.
Mrs. Wang accepted it calmly. After Su Jin finished kowtowing, she stood up and pulled him up, patted his shoulder and said softly: "Son, do your best, it's up to you."
Su Jin smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely live up to my mother's expectations and the expectations of the ancestors of the Su family."
Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "That's good. Mom agreed to what you and I discussed last night. Entering an official position is also a glorious move for the family. But my son doesn't need to force it. If he can't pass the imperial examination, the sky will not fall."
Su Jinru followed Lun's order, and Mrs. Wang finally agreed to his suggestion to establish the Su Ji Management Presbyterian Council. At the same time, she took time to study and take the exam. She had to work together internally and externally in everything she did. Mrs. Wang agreed, which cleared away the last remaining thought in Su Jin's heart.
With a little worry, he can go ahead and do it.
Mrs. Wang got up and said goodbye to all the shopkeepers. When it was time to worship the Buddha in the morning, everyone got up to see them off.
Mrs. Wang's back disappeared inside the door of the inner house surrounded by maids, marking that from then on, Su Ji officially began a new era, a new era led by the sixteen-year-old boss Su Jin.dd