I traveled through time and space and found a mute boy: That’s enough, I feel sorry for him

Since everyone was present, Xu Shu did not ask any more questions, but took the roster and started to call the roll.

Eight hundred people were not too many, but not too few either, and most of them were boys and girls. Xu Shuben wanted to establish his authority, but when he took a quick glance and saw that everyone looked panicked, he became too lazy to play this trick anymore.

He simply got straight to the point: "I am the one who bought Yichun Tower. My surname is Xu, and my given name is Shu. The person next to me is my younger brother, Mu Jinghua."

Xu Shu noticed that some people in the audience had changed expressions, and continued, "Maybe someone knows him, so I won't say much."

"Just remember that I bought this Yichun Tower as a gift to my younger brother. I renamed it Muyi Tower and will ask the county magistrate to write an inscription for it someday. From now on, Mu Jinghua will be the sole owner of this building."

This statement surprised everyone present.

Giving such a big Yichun Tower to a mute boy who can't speak?

This blatant preference can easily make people jealous, especially those who know Mu Jinghua's background, who can't help but fantasize -

If I were the one who escaped...

If I were to meet this noble person...

If Yichunlou was mine...

Xu Shu knew what everyone was thinking without even looking, but since he was planning to give the building to Xiao Mujin, he had to make it clear from the beginning to avoid criticism from others in the future, which would be really troublesome.

He took a sip of tea and continued: "Don't dream of becoming Mu Jinghua."

As soon as these words were spoken, Du Wanbai, who was standing next to him, was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and trembled all over.

Xu Shu was quite close to him and noticed his actions. He was a little disappointed, but he didn't point at him. Instead, he continued, "You are all unworthy."

"I have three days left for all of you."

He focused his gaze on Du Wanbai for a moment before saying, "In the past three days, there have been no patrons, no guards, and no patrols. This is your best chance to embrace freedom, but you are so timid that many of you have not even stepped out of the door of Yichun Tower."

He saw Du Wanbai lowering her head, and couldn't help but sneer in his heart: "You long for freedom and don't want to be held in their hands by your indentures, but you never know how to fight for it yourself, and you just go with the flow."

"You hide in a corner, feeling sorry for yourself, and daydream of waiting for someone to rescue you."

"Yet you laugh at others who fly into the flames, and you envy others who are reborn from the flames."

His eyes swept across the entire room, and finally landed on Mu Jinghua. He said softly, "So, Mu Jinghua, you are already good enough, and there is no need to feel inferior because of these past events. Remember that?"

"So, don't hang yourself upside down on me. You deserve the best in the world, not to depend on me and live only for me."

Through a layer of gauze, Xu Shu couldn't see Mu Jinghua's eyes. He only saw him slightly curl his lips and smile faintly, so he thought he had heard what he said.

Little did they know that under the white veil, Mu Jinghua struggled to open his eyes.

He and he, separated by a veil, stared at each other for a long time.

You are the best in the world, Mu Jinghua thought.

……

After giving a warning, Xu Shu drank his tea in silence, during which he could faintly hear someone crying.

He glanced at Du Wanbai and saw that he was pale and had his head down, not daring to look at him, and he knew that the effect was basically achieved.

When Wang Po was around, Du Wanbai was doing pretty well. He had appeal and the ability to take action, and many of the girls and boys in the building obviously listened to him.

Xu Shu couldn't guarantee that he could help Xiao Mujin eliminate all the unstable factors at once, but as long as Du Wanbai's loyalty to Xiao Mujin was guaranteed, the others would be easy to deal with.

Xu Shu drank half a cup of tea quietly before starting to talk about the planning of the restaurant.

Sure enough, when they heard that they would not have to entertain customers anymore, everyone's mood improved instantly, and they all pricked up their ears to listen to what Xu Shu said next.

"Muyilou will be a restaurant in the future. It won't need 800 people. I will give you a chance."

He patted the indenture beside him and said, "If any of you want to leave, you can pay twenty taels of silver, take the indenture, and redeem yourself. From now on, the bridge is the bridge, the road is the road, and it has nothing to do with Muyilou anymore."

"If you don't want to leave and want to stay and serve us, then pay ten taels of silver, take the contract of sale, and redeem yourself."

He glanced at everyone and said, "Let's sign another contract. For the first month, everyone will get the same salary. The monthly salary is one tael, accommodation is provided in the building, and lunch is provided."

"In the second month, we will reassign you jobs according to the rule that those who are capable will get more pay for more work. The minimum monthly salary is five taels, and there is no upper limit."

"The daily chores are washing vegetables, steaming rice, and greeting guests. If you have a skill and are willing to stay, you can find Du Wanbai to register later."

"Anyone who can read and write, manage household finances, and is proficient in playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting can come forward to register."

"Next, I will give you three sticks of time to think and prepare. I will read the name list later. Those whose names are read will come forward to pay the money and take away your indentures."

"In addition, I need three people to help. They must be able to write, do accounting, and plan to stay. One will be responsible for registering the names of those who are leaving, one will be responsible for registering the names of those who are staying, and the last one will be responsible for accounting."

"I think you all know that being able to show your face in front of the boss will definitely bring you a lot of benefits. Do you understand?"

The people in the audience were obviously unable to contain their excitement. Some brave guys even said directly, "Sir, we don't have to think about it. We will definitely stay."

Xu Shu smiled and shook his head: "You are just saying that. Some of you are definitely concerned about your families and don't want to stay. I won't force you."

"What if we don't have enough money?" another little girl said timidly.

Xu Shu glanced at him and nodded thoughtfully: "Then use your jewelry as collateral. I am willing to redeem you. This is a loss-making business. In the past, you could redeem yourself for a hundred taels, but now the maximum is twenty taels. It can't be any lower."

"If you don't have enough jewelry, you can borrow some from someone rich and replace it later."

After saying that, he looked at Du Wanbai and said, "Light the incense."

Du Wanbai responded, took three incense sticks and lit one.

Xu Shuze called the civet cat over and asked, "Do you have anyone else at home? Do you plan to stay at my brother's Muyi Building?"

The civet cat danced with joy: "I want to stay, but I'm so young, I can't write, and I can't play the piano. I don't know how I can help."

Xu Shu laughed at him: "This is something I, as the host, need to consider. Why are you worrying about it?"

The civet cat touched his nose embarrassedly: "Grandpa is good to me, and Brother Mu is also good to me. I am embarrassed to eat for free."

"I won't let you eat for free." Xu Shu glanced at him, "Do you have enough money? Do you need to borrow from someone?"

"I have enough." The civet cat smiled, "I'm not sick, it doesn't cost any money, and I still have some."

Xu Shu hummed and urged him: "Then go get it."

The civet cat ran upstairs with a smile on his face.

Xu Shu looked at Du Wanbai again: "Do you want to stay?"

Du Wanbai smiled shyly: "Sir, you are so kind, how dare I not stay? But I do have someone at home, and I don't know when I can go home to visit."