novelraw Chapter 242: Wang: Why don’t you give me money?
Chapter 242: Wang: Why don’t you give me money?
Chapter 242 Wang: Why not give me money!
The weather is getting colder and colder, and there is also a faint smell of the New Year. Xin'an no longer lives in Qiushiyuan every day. Wang takes her to deal with all the big and small things during the New Year every day, just giving New Year's gifts to two people. After discussing for two or three days, various purchases and money were raised, and a large amount of money was spent every day. Mrs. Wang lamented that this money was difficult to earn but too easy to spend.
Xin'an is looking through the account books from previous years. The old Marquis has been on war for many years and the emperor has given numerous rewards. In addition to gold, silver and jade belonging to the old lady's collection, there are also many properties in the mansion. There are more than thirty shops alone, three in Zhuangzi, and other courtyards. Two places, the income is acceptable.
"I think the income of the shop in Fuzhong is pretty good. The business in the past two years has also been good. The harvest from Zhuangzi is enough for Fuzhong. My father's salary is also quite large. Why do you still feel a little stretched?"
If it weren't for her father's annual support of one hundred thousand taels, the Hou family would really not be well-off.
Wang was too embarrassed to talk about the generosity of Tang Gang and Tang Rong in front of Xin'an. She only said: "In addition to taking care of those veterans, your grandfather also left some soldiers to feed. What's more, your father often needs banquets, and the expenses are More."
The father and son didn't have enough to treat guests to dinner. They spent a lot of money on food and drink alone in a year, not to mention the need to give gifts. This was an even bigger expense.
If she had said it twice more, she would have said that she is a woman and does not understand the difficulties of things outside.
Xin'an actually knew it well, so Tang Gang wouldn't say it. Tang Rong spent a lot of money on banquets, and in order to maintain the nobility of his aristocratic son, all food and clothing were good things. I also like jade. You must know that jade is more expensive than gold.
"When eldest brother arrives at the Ministry of Rites, it's shocking that he didn't get a few dollars out of his salary."
"How much money did your husband spend on Beiya Army?"
In the past, Tang Mo liked to compare with Tang Rong, even in terms of food, clothing, and expenses. In fact, he was imitating Tang Rong. Now, he has completely returned to his original self. He does not pay attention to food and drink, and does not wear beautiful jade. , a lot more refreshing and naturally less expensive.
Wang said: "I have discussed with your father. Starting from next year, in addition to the routine monthly money, the government will allocate a sum of money to you every year. Your eldest brother will receive five thousand taels, and you will receive two thousand taels. After you get the money, you will not be able to do anything." Then go to the accountant's private account for expenses. If you don't use it up, it's your own, and if you don't use it up, the government won't care."
"In addition, you will each be given two shops to operate on your own, and you will be responsible for your profits and losses."
This saves Tang Rong from endless withdrawals from his account.
Xin An thinks it's very reasonable. She doesn't care if she's short of three thousand taels, as long as Tang Rong is not allowed to eat and occupy more. If he doesn't have money, he will go to Tao Yiran, and then dog bites dog, tsk tsk.
"Second Young Madam, Manager Fang is here."
Xin'an said 'hmm', said something to Mrs. Wang, then got up and went to her small side hall. Fangda came to talk about the opening of the grocery store, "Yesterday the Xu family's cargo ship arrived in the capital, bringing half a load of The goods can be opened in three days.”
Xin An said that he would go and check it out on the opening day. Unlike a grocery store and a herbal shop, there was no need to invite any guests, which would save a lot of trouble.
Fangda added that the grocery store would be busy for a while after it opened. "The herbal food shop has stabilized. I'm thinking of hiring a reliable manager to take charge of the herbal food shop. What do you think, madam?"
"In the future, our business will not be limited to these two places. You should ask someone to help you."
Xin'an said that Wang Jin and his son were not good at these things either. "Are you planning to recruit people from Huaijiang or do you already have candidates?"
"There is one."
Fangda said that he had an old friend named Qian. "This man was a smooth man. He once worked as an errand in a government official's office. Later, when the official was convicted, he had nowhere to go. He did some small business in the past two years, and his life was pretty good." " Xin'an is willing to give Fang Da this face, "As long as the person is honest, loyal and capable, if Uncle Fang feels good about it, bring him to the Second Young Master and let him see it. If he feels good about it, he can stay. "
"The paperwork needs to be signed, and Uncle Fang can take care of the rest."
Fangda smiled and nodded, turned sideways, picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and then said what embarrassed him, that is, Tang Gang was freeloading.
"From the time it opened until now, the Marquis has often brought people over to eat. Sometimes there are three to five people, sometimes seven or eight people. The prince will occasionally come with him. The dishes must be chosen from the best, but the money for the meals is only recorded in the account."
"Now they even want the Medicinal Food Shop to leave him a private room of his own so that he can entertain guests at any time. I'm not sure what to do, so I can only come and ask the young lady for instructions."
This matter was not unusual at first. Many businessmen would book private rooms in restaurants they knew well for a long time, mainly for convenience. It was understandable that Tang Gang had this need, but he did not say that he would pay for it, which was equivalent to having a private room. Whether he comes or not, we will keep it for him free of charge. Doesn't this delay business?
Xin'an knew that Tang Gang was not very particular, but he didn't expect him to be so careless. Did he regard her medicinal diet shop as the property of the Hou Mansion?
"You reserve a private room and don't reserve it for outsiders. The Second Young Master will occasionally need it, and it can be easily arranged when there is an emergency. I can't give you a definite answer for the rest at the moment. I'll have someone come over later when we have a schedule. Tell you."
Fang Da said: "Second Young Madam, I wouldn't have thought of it even if I didn't tell you. You should indeed reserve a private room so that you can be calm in case of trouble."
The two said a few more words before Fang Da left. As soon as he left, Xin'an returned to Wang and continued to look through the account books. Wang said: "If you have anything to do, just go and do it. It doesn't matter what happens here."
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Xin An shook his head, "It's not a big deal. Uncle Fang, the manager, is undecided about something and asked me."
Wang saw her hesitation, "But what's the matter?"
Xin'an told the story with some embarrassment, and then said, "We are naturally happy that my father and eldest brother chose to go to the Medicinal Food Shop for the banquet. They also brought guests there for us. There is no need for the family to raise money. I originally left it for my husband. I have a private room, and if I leave one more room for my father, I will go to two rooms.”
"As my mother knows, business is good at the end of the year, and the private rooms of the herbal cuisine shop are always full of customers. We invested a lot of money in opening this herbal cuisine shop, and we just use the cold weather to make back the money."
"I thought that since I have reserved a room, I can share it with my father. The main reason is that my husband is busy on weekdays and there are not many times when we need to entertain guests."
There was something that Mrs. Wang didn't understand, and she despised Tang Gang in her heart. He took advantage of his daughter-in-law's property and didn't pay for meals, so he had the nerve to tell the truth.
Also, why should she go to her daughter-in-law’s place to do things for Tang Rong, and why shouldn’t she be paid? !
"You haven't figured out the rules in the house yet. When your father eats out, he will ask the steward to record it in the account. On the first of every month, he will come to the house with the account to settle the account."
Xin'an looked even more embarrassed, "It's just a few meals to treat my father to. How can I really ask for money from my father?"
Mrs. Wang said, "When you open the door to do business, you must act like you are doing business. Your father is not the kind of person who likes to take advantage. You don't need to tell your father about this. He just keeps accounts after eating. Come and withdraw."