Chapter 678: Don't Let Anyone Take Advantage

o Hongying couldn't help but smile with delight. Was it the same as being at home Finding extra food at home was an improvement, here it was a lifeline.She turned and left, immediately setting a smal...The village head, an elderly man, was in the habit of going for a stroll around the village and its outskirts every morning. Only after confirming that everything was safe and sound from the previous night would he return home to have breakfast.

He was like a toothless tiger, though old and aged, he still guarded his territory fiercely.

The villagers who were on patrol last night, exhaling white breath as they walked home, greeted the village head one after another.

The village head asked, "Was it quiet last night Did you have to run back and forth to the pigsty a few times"

At this time, the wild beasts on the mountain must be hungry. Be careful they don't take a fancy to our New Year pig!

"Rest assured, Village Head, we'll be back in half an hour after taking a quick look around. We even went to the nearby area at dawn and didn't find any animal tracks." A villager replied.

The village head nodded and, seeing his nose was red from the cold, he scolded him with a smile: "Didn't I tell you all to bring your face masks You're always losing things. "

"Watch out, you'll catch a cold and lose your nose! Your wife won't want you if that happens, so you might as well be a bachelor!"

Everyone burst into laughter, causing the villager to pat the snowflakes on his hat and say, "I came out in such a hurry last night that I completely forgot."

However, the sheepskin coats made in our village are especially warm and protect your neck. With a hat on top, you don't feel cold at all.

"Of course," the village head puffed out his chest, "it takes two sheepskins to make a big coat, plus a layer of cotton. One coat costs a full two ounces of silver!"

"Our village has hot springs valley, making money every day. We also sell jade gourds and fruits; otherwise, we wouldn't be willing to buy them."

"You lucky kids! Patrol well from now on. The Lunar New Year is coming soon, be careful some people might envy our good life and come to cause trouble."

The villagers responded in unison. Someone chuckled and asked, "Village Chief, when will we get our share of the profits"

In a few days, it will be time to buy New Year's goods. The old ladies at home are practically going crazy waiting. Yesterday, when she was stewing vegetables, she put in too much salt twice and almost killed me with the saltiness!

Upon hearing these words, the crowd held their breath and stared wide-eyed, clearly paying close attention.

The village chief raised his hand and patted the man who had been asking questions, laughing and scolding him: “Don’t use your wife at home as an excuse. It’s you who’s worried, isn’t it You really shouldn't worry, the village won't lose out on you!”

"Just be patient, Master has been busy lately. I'll go ask him today. It's probably like last year, we'll open the scales on New Year's Eve and distribute silver!"

"Oh! That's wonderful, I've been waiting for a year, finally it's time to get paid!"

"I'll go home right now and tell my parents."

"And me, I'll walk with you too."

The villagers, all yelling and laughing, disappeared in a blink of an eye. The village chief shook his head with a smile and ambled home for dinner.

After dinner, he really went to Li's courtyard.

As a result, as soon as I entered, I met Shui Ling walking out.

Water Spirit cried out in surprise, "Village Chief, our young mistress asked me to invite you here. It's a coincidence that you've arrived!"

"May I ask if the County Princess has any orders for me" The village head hastened his pace.

Jia Yin was looking through the roster of villagers when she saw the village head arrive. She stood up to make room for him, offered him tea, and also brought a plate of oranges for the old man.

The village head was quick-tempered. Without even taking a bite, he asked, “Your Highness, is there something you need the villagers for”

"That's right, Grandpa Village Head, nothing gets past you." Jia Yin chuckled and praised the old man, causing him to beam. Only then did she talk about the sweet shop business.

Finally, she said, "I've been thinking, instead of giving others a cheap franchise, why don't we make the money ourselves"

I would like to ask Grandpa Village Head to inquire among all the households, those aged ten and above, whether they are interested in learning how to bake pastries.

"If you have the potential, go to Baiyun for six months of apprenticeship. Then next summer, we'll open a branch in another prefecture. Of course, you must have some talent and be willing to leave home and endure hardship."

"If you're not willing, it's okay. I'll still need some help preparing medicinal herbs next year.

In short, as long as you are willing to put in the effort, everyone has a way out. But it's best to choose something you like, so it's easier to get started.

The village head beamed with delight, repeatedly saying, "Good, good! This is great news! The young boys and girls in the village have been studying for a long time now, so they can read and do math."

If one has the aptitude for study, their family would naturally be willing to support them in taking the exams. If they were fortunate enough to become a scholar or a talented student, it would bring honor to the village as well.

"He's not cut out for reading; it would be a waste of time to continue. He should learn a trade and earn a living that way."

Speaking, he stood up directly, "You wait there, I'll go to the village and ask around, then give you a definite answer."

Before the sound of his words had even settled, the old man left. Jiayin wanted to keep him for a cup of hot tea, but it was too late...

Grandma Li came out of the backyard with her sewing basket and saw the village head's back from afar. She asked her granddaughter, "Why did the village head leave just after arriving"

Jia Yin peeled an orange and held a segment to her grandma's mouth. With a simple "Here you go," she got into a car and drove into the city.

Because the Emperor personally "endorsed" the birthday cake for Wan Shou Jie, Bai Yun Gian became a sensation.

Every day, dozens of people come to order birthday cakes.

The rest of the guests were just there for a cake, also coming in out of curiosity.

Once you come in, it's impossible to leave empty-handed. There are all sorts of snacks, with novel and delicious flavors.

This kind of buying a little bit here, taking a little bit there, adding this and that together, without spending a few taels of silver, you can't even get out of the shop!

When Jia Yin came in through the back gate, the courtyard was bustling with activity, and the kitchen was filled with a delicious aroma.

When everyone saw the master of the house, they all bowed.

Jia Yin waved her hand, signaling them to continue their work, then went to speak with Chen Xi and Peng Zhangui.

Peng Zhanggui was over the moon, exclaiming excitedly, "Master, business has been incredibly good these past few days! The shop is so busy that we've had to work day and night. We're still a bit overwhelmed."

Jia Yin nodded, "I saw it just now too. Everyone worked hard this month. This month, everyone will receive half their salary."

Moreover, I've started looking for people to help out. They are all young boys from Xin Cun village. You guys should take good care of them and teach them well.

"Next year, they'll have learned enough to start opening branches."

Open a branch

Peng Zhanggui and Chen Xi both had their eyes light up, although they didn't plan on going out, they were naturally happy that the shop was doing well and becoming bigger.

However, when it came to the first branch, Jia Yin still felt like swallowing a fly – sickening.

She said a few simple words and then instructed, "Don't overthink it. Just treat this branch as a big wholesale customer."

The manpower and recipes in the shop are closely guarded, the rest is trivial.

"The branch is just getting set up, it will take at least seven or eight days to open. When they come to pick up the goods then, I'll lay down the rules for them. You guys should follow these rules from now on."

Peng Zhanggui and Chen Xi both had sullen faces. They had poured a lot of heart and soul into this shop.

Nowadays, some people are eyeing something with malicious intent, and no one is happy about it.

Moreover, the county princess's household is generous and just in its rewards and punishments. They feel secure and convinced following such a master.

If it were the third princess, I'm afraid she wouldn't get any credit or recognition for her hard work, and she would be beaten and scolded all day!

Their eyes met, both resolute in their determination to safeguard the shop and prevent anyone from exploiting loopholes!re Hou Mansion, which was once so prosperous, now seemed to be in utter disarray!Yi Zongtang personally led people to search Wu Dayao's study, retrieving some key items and capturing two Qing guests....