The general kneels on the washboard again

This year's spice business has grown unexpectedly.

The preliminary work for the teahouse was almost ready, and Yue Niang bought more and more teahouses, covering the entire Nanshan Village.

Mrs. Zhu's family in the village is a carpenter who repairs houses. As they wanted to keep the money within their family, they simply asked him to help decorate the teahouse in the town.

Zhang Hong was also very efficient. He led the workers to complete the installation in just a few days.

The teahouse has been completely renovated and is divided into two floors. Each table and chair is separated by a circular decoration made of hollow wood, which means that each table is a separate private room.

In the middle of the lobby, there is a high platform that is just visible and is used for performances.

Yue Niang chose the most direct name: Pinmingju.

After choosing a date and asking the village head to write a calligraphy, they waited for the day to open.

Yue Niang invited Zhang Hong and Zhu Saozi to dinner at her home to thank them for their help.

Mrs. Zhu was straightforward: "Girl, please don't be polite. This year is the harvest season, and the head of the family can't find anything to do. You didn't bargain for me. If there is such a thing in the future, you should be more considerate of me, the head of the family."

Zhang Hong rolled his eyes at her and said, "Look at what you're saying. If you don't want to make money for us, how can you find a good craftsman like Fu girl?"

Watching the two of them quarreling, the mundane atmosphere of life also struck Yue Niang's heart.

Chalcedony came on the second day. Because the previous two times were either at night or in heavy snow, no one paid much attention to her carriage.

The news soon spread in the village. A beautiful carriage was parked in front of Fu's house, and a group of people surrounded the horse to look at it. Ma was so anxious.

But the door couldn't be opened, so Yu Sui smiled and said, "Forget it, let them look at it. Xiao Die, close the door."

Chalcedony looks much better these days.

Yue Niang was feeding the chickens. She looked at Yu Sui and asked directly, "Boss Yu, what brings you here today?"

Yu Sui sat down on the small stool under Yue Niang's pear tree without any hesitation.

"Miss Fu, how are you? I heard that your teahouse is about to open?" Yu Sui stared at Yue Niang, as if he wanted to see through her.

"Boss Yu is very well-informed." Yue Niang put down the work in her hands and sat down opposite the chalcedony.

Yu Sui waved to Xiao Die. Xiao Die picked up a box and Yu Sui took it: "Miss Fu, I want to invest."

Yue Niang didn't expect that what Yu Sui said that day was true: "Boss Yu, do you really want to invest?"

Yu Sui nodded and opened the box in front of Yue Niang. He didn't look like he was joking. "Of course, there are deeds and banknotes inside. Take a look."

Yucui invested 300 taels and received 40% of the profit at the end of the year.

Yue Niang took only one look and handed the item back: "Isn't Boss Yu's request a bit excessive?"

"Hmm? What do you mean?" Chalcedony was a little confused.

"Boss Yu, I've already taken care of the initial renovations and rent for the shop, and you're asking for a 4% interest on a 300 tael deposit. Isn't that a bit too much?"

Yucui looked at the box, thought for a while, and made a three: "Three sevens, it can't be any lower."

Yue Niang stood up again. It was obvious that she was here to get something for free.

"Boss Yu, you're not sincere. Even though we're in Qingshi Town, I'm talking about the reason why my teahouse opened its doors to the bookstore. Boss Yu, you don't understand, right?"

Yu Sui squeezed the banknote tightly: "Twenty-eight."

She had wanted to start this tea business for a long time, but she had never found a suitable source of tea. Now that someone else had gotten there first, she couldn't give up on getting a share of the pie.

Yue Niang said, "Deal!" and took the box.

To be honest, Yue Niang was scared. This Yu Sui had a father who was a prefect. There was no need to break up unless it was absolutely necessary.

Yucui naturally left with satisfaction, not noticing the pair of eyes in the room looking at her with hatred.

After Yu Sui left, Yue Niang stared at the small stool in a daze, then looked up at the withered pear tree and said to herself, "Tomorrow I'll ask a stonemason to renovate this place and make a square stone table."

The soil already has the scent of spring, the fish fry in the fields are gradually growing bigger, and Cui Xin Lou has already come to catch a batch of them.

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, day after day. I always feel that the days of waiting for the opening are too slow. Finally, the day of the teahouse's opening arrives.

Yue Niang got up very early, but in fact she didn't sleep at all last night.

Erya also came early to help. Everyone tied a red belt around their waists, looking very festive.

Sitting on the ox cart, Yue Niang asked Zhou Ruoyan, "Ruoyan, how is your song preparation going?"

Ruoyan was full of confidence: "Don't worry, little ancestor, you have asked me eight hundred times today."

This oxcart was really too slow. Thinking of the Ding family's carriage, he asked Zhao Xiaoming again: "Brother Xiaoming, can you drive a carriage?"

Zhao Xiaoming thought she was joking: "Are you kidding? I'm omnipotent, okay? It's just a carriage." He learned a lot of strange words from Yue Niang.

"Really? I want to buy a carriage." Yue Niang looked serious and didn't seem to be joking at all.

Zhao Xiaoming was a little scared: "Are you serious? I really can't do this."

"Okay, then wait a little longer. I'll buy a horse and you should hurry up and learn." Yue Niang was indeed considering this matter seriously.

"Fu Yue Niang, you're not serious, are you?" Zhao Xiaoming called Yue Niang by her full name, still unconvinced.

"Of course I'm serious. The busy farming season is about to begin. Last year, your father was able to borrow the ox from Erya's family to plow the fields. But this year, the ox fell ill and had to be sold. We can no longer use the ox cart freely."

After Yue Niang finished speaking, she thought about asking Yucui someday, maybe she might have some resources.

There are so many people coming today, most of them are arranged by the village head.

After all, people are easily offended by others' kindness. Yue Niang sent him several boxes of pastries two days ago, and he was particularly helpful today.

At the auspicious time, Pinmingju opened for business amid the sound of firecrackers.

Yue Niang had Zhao Xiaoming stand on a high place and shout, "Pin Ming Ju is having a grand opening promotion. The first twenty guests will get free tea, snacks and melons."

A group of people came into the teahouse in a noisy manner, and Zhao Xiaoming found four or five of his friends in the village to act as waiters.

Everyone is busy now.

Erya and Yue Niang invited the village head into the private room on the second floor.

"Thank you for your help today, Mr. Village Chief." Yue Niang picked up a food box from the table in the private room, which contained bags of tea and many signature cakes.

The village head didn't refuse, took it and sat down: "I heard there will be a pipa performance today? I have to wait."

Yue Niang smiled and said, "Okay, I'll ask them to bring you a tea tray."

Today, Erya acted as Yue Niang's parent again.

As soon as they reached the counter, Yu Sui led the maid into the teahouse.

"Business is booming, Erya, Yue Niang."

"Thank you, Boss Yu. Please go to the private room upstairs." Erya welcomed the person to the second floor.

Yue Niang went to the kitchen. The people in the kitchen were all taught by Yue Niang herself, including Erya's mother, Zhu Saozi, and Zhao Xiaoming's mother.

They are all experienced housewives and learn quickly. Making tea and pastries is not a problem for them.