Chapter 192 Hiring a New Manager
Tong Huaqiong spoke frankly and directly stated the purpose of her visit to the He family.
He Chao was stunned for a while.
At the same time it was unbelievable.
Widow Tong actually opened a shop in just half a year.
And it runs so well.
If it's not good, can you please ask the shopkeeper?
Tong Huaqiong knew what He Chao was thinking as soon as she saw his expression.
This is understandable. Who would believe that a country widow could open a shop and expand it to the point where she had to hire someone to run it?
If she didn't have any cheats, I'm afraid she wouldn't be able to do it.
Tong Huaqiong said to He Chao earnestly, "Butler He, after my family and the Zheng family broke off the engagement, I thought of ways to make money. I have some skills in making pastries, so I first set up a stall in Yanguan Town to sell pastries. Unexpectedly, the business was very good. After two or three months of setting up the stall and making some money, I bought a shop. Now the business is very good, and I am planning to open a second branch."
"To be honest, Ma Ming, the owner of Sushiyuan, recommended you to me. Since my pastry shop opened, it has taken away most of Sushiyuan's business. Now Ma Ming has sold Sushiyuan to me. I invited you to take over the original Sushiyuan."
He Chao was shocked.
Ma Ming was Zheng Juren's cousin. He had met him many times and had also helped deliver things to the Ma family.
It is said that his Su Shi Yuan had been entrenched in Yanguan Town for more than ten years without any competitors, but was defeated by Widow Tong, who not only defeated him but also forced Su Shi Yuan to close its shop.
It seems that this widow Tong is quite capable.
The look in He Chao's eyes when he looked at Tong Huaqiong changed, from disbelief mixed with contempt to admiration.
He Chao said, "Manager Tong, do you mind if you have a grudge against me? Aren't you afraid that I will refuse?"
He Chao even changed the way he addressed Tong Huaqiong.
Tong Huaqiong waved her hand and said, "What about celebrating the festival or not? That's all misunderstanding. You were working for the Zheng family at that time. As for refusing, Steward He, you can refuse. If you refuse, I can find another manager. It will only take some time. And you, do you still have a chance in Pingchuan County?"
He Chao looked dejected.
It seems that Tong Huaqiong already knows the reason why he was kicked out of the Zheng family.
I swear to God, he was slandered.
But who would believe it? He had a bad reputation since he left the Zheng family for peeping at the young mistress taking a bath. Which family would dare to hire him?
If he hadn't had to take care of his sick wife, he would have died long ago.
Tong Huaqiong said: "Butler He, I know you were slandered by Xu Zaohua. I dare to invite you, so I believe in your character."
These days, He Chao has been pointed at and criticized by countless people behind his back, and he has become numb.
Suddenly, an outsider said that he believed him and that it would be a lie to say he was not moved.
He Chao immediately made up his mind and said, "Boss Tong, thank you for your trust. I am willing to consider you as my boss."
That's it.
The purpose was achieved.
Tong Huaqiong smiled.
Then Tong Huaqiong couldn't laugh anymore.
He Chao is indeed an old fox. After knowing his value to Tong Huaqiong, he started to negotiate terms.
Not only monthly wages, but also dividends.
Tong Huaqiong gritted her teeth and said, "Deal, but there is a condition. Not only do you have to complete the sales target, but you also have to help me train a new shopkeeper."
In the future, Tong Huaqiong's business will definitely not only be cakes, there will be other businesses, such as pigs that are about to be slaughtered, and the cotton cloth business in the future, she wants to get involved in both.
It’s easy to find a clerk these days, but it’s hard to find a shopkeeper.
She hopes that all the shop owners in her shop will be trained by her own shop.
He Chao laughed for the first time since Tong Huaqiong arrived, and said, "Boss, don't worry, we can sign a contract and write down all the conditions."
This was exactly what Tong Huaqiong wanted, so the two parties agreed to sign the contract after He Chao took up the post.
"Now that we have agreed on the terms, I want you, Lao He, to arrive at your post earlier. If you can leave today, you can follow us to Yanguan Town today."
He Chao left Zheng Juren's house and is now Tong Huaqiong's employee. Naturally, she no longer calls him Butler He, but instead calls him Old He.
At this time, two coughs were heard in the room.
He Chao said with an embarrassed look on his face: "I would like to start work as soon as possible, but my wife is sick and needs to take medicine. I am afraid that she can't stand the bumpy carriage today. Please give me three days, and we will leave in three days."
At this time, He Chao's wife, Hong, said, "I'm not as serious as you say."
Tong Huaqiong heard that Mrs. Hong's voice was weak and she didn't know what disease she had.
So he asked He Chao with concern: "What disease does your wife have?"
He Chao said softly: "She has always been weak. She has been coughing recently and has a fever from time to time."
Tong Huaqiong thought for a moment and said, "I'll go in and take a look."
Tong Huaqiong walked into the patient's bedroom. The light in the room was so dim that it almost dazzled her.
Mrs. Hong saw someone coming in and sat up.
Tong Huaqiong hurried over and held the person down, while Man'er obediently took a pillow and used it to prop her up.
"Cough cough."
Hong heard every conversation between Tong Huaqiong and He Chao.
She was grateful to Tong Huaqiong for asking He Chao to be the shopkeeper, which gave their family a glimmer of hope.
Just as he was about to say hello to Tong Huaqiong and express his gratitude, he coughed before he could say anything.
"Just lie down and don't move." Tong Huaqiong said.
In Tong Huaqiong's eyes, Hong's face was dull, blue and white, her nose was red, and her lips were purple. When Tong Huaqiong held her down to prevent her from getting up, she felt that her body seemed to be hot.
The symptoms are signs of pneumonia.
In Tong Huaqiong's previous life, pneumonia was not a serious illness and could be cured quickly with antibiotics.
In this age when there are no anti-inflammatory drugs, even a minor illness can be fatal!
What’s more, pneumonia causes persistent cough.
Tong Huaqiong looked around and sighed. How could the virus be dispelled if the house was closed so tightly?
The patient needs to open the window for ventilation.
Thinking of this, Tong Huaqiong opened the window, the wind blew in, and Hong coughed a few times.
"Why did you open the window? Why did you open the window when you have a fever?"
He Chao walked in and saw that the window was open. He thought it was Hong who opened it, and there was a hint of blame in his tone.
Tong Huaqiong said: "I prescribed it. The patient needs ventilation."
He Chao was about to close the window and said, "It's autumn now, the wind is cool, and the patient can't catch a cold."
Tong Huaqiong argued: "Old He, it's so stuffy with the windows closed that the disease can't get out. How can the disease be cured? Listen to me, you should open the windows for ventilation. You're not facing the wind, so how can you catch a cold?"
As he spoke, he walked over and insisted on opening the window.
Hong coughed a few times and said, "I did feel better after opening the window just now."
Since Mrs. Hong said she felt better, He Chao couldn't close the window.
"Which bastard put the medicine jar right in front of my door? Are you trying to pass the disease to my house? Ever since you moved in here, the whole yard has been filled with bad luck. If you can't cure the disease, just lie there. Why bother others?"
"Move this medicine jar away quickly, or I'll smash it."
There were curses coming from outside the window.
Tong Huaqiong saw He Chao's face change color.
"I'll go out and see."
He Chao walked out in a hurry.
Just now he was so focused on talking to Tong Huaqiong that he forgot that medicine was boiling on the stove in the yard.