Chapter 222: Visiting Chenzhou for Inspection
Translator: Draqon Boat Translation Editor: Draqon Boat Translation
“Do 1 still have to give out 20%?’
“Naturally, we have to split it.” Han Qiao said.
And the shopkeeper for the restaurant could not be arranged by Madam Feng or anyone else.
The shopkeeper would be selected through an examination.
“Is the selection for shopkeepers also strict?” Madam Feng asked again.
“Madam, please don’t be so small and delicate. You must know that the price of vegetables is different every day. One catty of each dish is more than one coin.”
Madam Feng choked.
Yes, the butlers knew that the kitchen was the wealthiest among everyone in the land.
Feng Xinru was stunned when Han Qiao mentioned the management model of her fast food restaurant.
She didn’t understand the meaning of the word, or more accurately, she didn’t understand what Ilan Qiao was talking about at all.
She came here to look for Han Qiao because she was really short of money and because her brother had “suggested” her.
At first, she didn’t think too much about it. Now that she heard Han Qiao’s detailed explanation, she realized how shallow her own business was.
All of Han Qiao’s restrictions were clear and distinct. They had to follow the terms of the contract.
The key for her to succeed was not to follow this or split up from Han Qiao.
Feng Xinru also noticed that in the contract, Han Qiao had listed the chefs and waiters separately.
In short, even if they broke up, Feng Xinru should forget about taking advantage of her.
She took away the name of the Qiaoyi restaurants.
No matter where she opened the restaurant in Chenzhou City, Han Qiao would be able to snatch away her business from her.
Moreover, the head shopkeeper was also one of her people. The chances of him fooling her were almost zero.
Han Qiao rambled on. Even Butler Feng was stunned, let alone Feng Xinru.
They must admit, Han Qiao was good at talking, and her words were clear and logical.
The two of them pressed their fingers together in response and also used their seals on rhe contract.
“Madam Feng, it’s a pleasure working with you.”
“Happy to cooperate.”
Han Qiao politely asked Madam Feng to stay for lunch.
She also wanted her to taste the cooking skills of the chef in the residence, as well as the roasted pork belly and roast duck that she had just cooked.
“This pork belly is a little greasy, but it is fragrant. This roast duck is more palatable for my taste,” Han Qiao gave Lady Feng some food with chopsticks.
This was the first time Madam Feng had eaten roasted pork belly.
There was also duck sauce outside, but it was the first time she had roast duck.
“The skin tasted really good.”
Han Qiao dipped the duck meat slices in sauce, then added some shredded onions and cucumbers. She rolled one up and handed it to Madam Feng.
“You can eat it like this?” Madam Feng took a bite.
“Oh!” Her eyes instantly lit up.
“The taste is excellent, especially with this sauce.”
The roasted duck meat was very fragrant, but with the sauce, it was even more flavorful.
The roasted pork belly was a little greasy, but it was dipped in chili sprouts and rolled up with cooked vegetable leaves.
Or use the dough to roll it up and put some shredded onions and green melons on it. It’s also very delicious.
“It’s simply a delicacy.” Throughout the meal, Madam Feng’s praises were all over the place.
After dinner, she said to Han Qiao, “Can I call you Ah-Qiao? I am older than you, aren’t 1? Call me Sister Xinru, let’s be good sisters in the future and make money together.1‘
“Alright, I’ll listen to Sister Xinru.” Han Qiao smiled.
Feng Xinru also laughed.
“Then when can you go to Chenzhou?” She asked again, “I want to start my business early and make money. To tell you the truth, my husband and I have divorced. I have three sons and two daughters. My sons are engaged, and so are my daughters. In the future, 1 will have to provide dowries…”
“Then I’ll pack up. 1’11 set off with you tomorrow.”
“Alright.11
Han Qiao wanted to go to Chenzhou City. She was pregnant and had a big belly. She could not be careless at all. She also needed to settle down ar home.
She called Han Chi over and told him carefully that she was handing the house over to him.
There was also a brocade box. “There are five hundred taels of silver inside.
Ah-Chi, Mother has handed the house and your younger siblings to you.”
“Don’t worry, Mother. 1 can take care of the family and my younger siblings.”
Han Qiao nodded.
She also invited Jianing over, hoping that she would be able to work hard for a few days.
Jianing looked at Han Qiao and hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Alright, Madam can go without worry.”
Housekeeper Liu was in the front yard, and Aunt Zhao was in rhe kitchen’s back courtyard.
Sun Xiu and Sun Yi could handle the situation, so she wasn’t too worried.
On the eighth day of the month, a few carriages stopped at the entrance of Heng Manor.
Heng Manor had prepared two carriages, and she was accompanied by Shulan and Duan Yue, and Zeng Qin’er.
Dong Lai and Gui Jiu were driving the carriage.
Heng Yi and Han Qiao sat in a carriage, taking advantage of the cool weather to set off for Chenzhou.
Han Qiao had already instructed someone to send a message to Bai Cha, Lan Cheng, and Shopkeeper Zhu, asking them to pur down their work and head to Chenzhou.
It was a litrle stuffy inside the carriage. Han Qiao didn’t dare to use ice, so she opened the window.
She fanned herself, and Heng Yi fanned her as well.
“Am I being a litrle willful?” Han Qiao asked.
“It’s good to come out for a walk” Heng Yi said.
Han Qiao originally wanted to lean on Heng Yi’s arms, but because he was too hot, she leaned on rhe bamboo pillow instead. The pillow was soft and airy, very comfortable.
The carriage wasn’t moving fast, so Heng Yi took our a book and read it to Han Qiao.
He could now read through a random book, although he still stumbled a few times.
Occasionally, he would need Han Qiao to tell him what the word was.
Han Qiao fell asleep as she listened to his voice.
Heng Yi moved closer to Han Qiao, brushed away her sweaty hair, fanned her, and continued reading.
He heard from Han Qiao that reading was not only for her bur also for the child in her womb. This was what she called prenatal education.
He was a little afraid that he wouldn’t be able to reach his child well because he was stumbling with his reading and didn’t recognize many words.
With the addition of a pregnant woman, they walked slowly. They had to stop to rest even if there was a place to rest. Han Qiao wanted to go to the toilet.
After coming back to the toilet, she slowly walked forward. Feng Xinru was a little anxious.
Han Qiao consoled her, “Sister Xinru, haste makes waste.”
“It’s nor a big deal to earn money in a day or two.”
Feng Xinru took a deep breath, “That’s true, you’re right.”
She was just holding her breath.
She wanted to make a lot of money, so she was a little anxious.
They walked and stopped, and finally arrived at Chenzhou City on the evening of the twelfth day.
Chenzhou is a bustling city. Pedestrians come and go, well dressed, clean and tidy, rich and noble.
Compared to the people in Puyi County, they looked much richer and more respectable.
The shops here were doing well, even though they were on the same street and had sold the same things.
The moon was high in the sky, yet the streets remained lively.
That night, they stayed at Feng Xinru s house. Han Qiao met Feng Xinru s five children, all of whom were polite and gentle.
Han Qiao gave the boys inkstones and the girls a custom-made silver bracelet.
“Thank you, Auntie Han.’1
Feng Xinru s eldest son was sixteen years old this year, the age to get engaged.
Feng Xinru had maintained herself well, she didn’t look like she was in her forties at all.
“Alright, go back to your courtyard and study.”
Han Qiao knew that Feng Ru’s eldest son, Luo Yi’an, was not a child anymore and would be leaving in a few months.
He was currently studying hard, hoping to hit the mark in one fell swoop.
Feng Xinru had high expectations of him, and he was also very hardworking.
Han Qiao immediately understood why Feng Xinru was so desperate to earn money.
It was good to be engaged, but in the future, on the path of rhe imperial examinations or in the officialdom, money was needed everywhere.
Moreover, it was a huge sum of money, the kind that was bottomless..