Chapter 277: Let's go to the capital
Shopkeeper Qian placed the piglets in Tong Huaqiong's pig farm, inspected his own house which was under construction, and then returned to the town.
When Gu Taohua returned from Taohua Dessert in the evening, in addition to the account book, she also brought thirty taels of silver from Boss Qian.
After dinner, Tong Huaqiong looked at the account book while discussing with Gu Taohua about going to the provincial capital.
The branch of Taohua Dessert in Fucheng is scheduled to open in three days.
In fact, the preparations have already been made.
The shop was located in the most prosperous area of the city.
Of course, Lu Zhaoyang provided great help in choosing a location for the shop.
Some time ago, He Chao took Gu Taohua to the provincial capital to prepare for the opening. Seeing that the preparations were almost ready, Gu Taohua returned to Yanguan Town.
He Chao stayed in the provincial capital temporarily.
Tong Huaqiong only listened to Gu Taohua and He Chao's work reports. She believed in He Chao and Gu Taohua, so she decided to go to the provincial capital only when the business was about to open.
Firstly, she wanted to see the scenery of the provincial capital. Secondly, opening her own shop in the provincial capital would be a milestone in the development of Taohua Desserts, and she had to witness it.
Not only that, she also wanted to meet the guys in the capital.
Otherwise, if she avoids them, the guys will only know the shopkeeper He Chao but not the boss Tong Huaqiong, which is not conducive to team building and management.
She believed in He Chao, but she did not believe in human nature. Everyone in the shop must know who is the decision maker, who determines the shop, and who pays the salaries. Only with a clear understanding of their roles can they be loyal to Tong Huaqiong.
"Mom, I have prepared dry food and put it on the carriage. Just bring water tomorrow morning." Chen Sufen walked into the house and said to Tong Huaqiong.
Tong Huaqiong had already agreed to take Chen Sufen to the provincial capital.
Because many of Taohua Dessert's new pastries require Chen Sufen's guidance, and Tong Huaqiong is afraid that the bakery will be too busy as it has just opened, she temporarily lets Chen Sufen take care of it.
Tong Huaqiong saw Man'er behind Chen Sufen and said, "Let Man'er go with us. She has never been to the capital city. Let's go together this time."
Man'er cheered, came up to Tong Huaqiong and said, "Thank you grandma for taking me to the city."
Chen Sufen told Man'er, "Then you should go to bed quickly in case you can't get up tomorrow morning."
Maner nodded.
Liu Yue'e and Yaozu happened to be delivering tea to Tong Huaqiong. She felt unhappy when she heard that not only Chen Sufen was going, but Tong Huaqiong was also going to take Man'er to the provincial capital.
Mother-in-law's love for Maner has never diminished!
Although my mother-in-law loves Yaozu now, the degree of her love for him cannot be compared to that for Maner.
"Yu'e, take Yaozu with you."
When Liu Yue'e was feeling lost, she suddenly heard her mother-in-law say this. She was so surprised that she didn't know what expression to use.
Her husband Dashu runs a pesticide and seed shop in the provincial capital, and the couple haven't seen each other for more than a month.
She really wanted to go to the provincial capital to take a look, but she didn't dare to mention it.
Firstly, she was worried that the Peach Blossom Dessert in town would be short of staff before the Mid-Autumn Festival, and secondly, she was afraid that her mother-in-law would say that she was lazy.
Now her mother-in-law took the initiative to ask her to go to the provincial capital with her.
"Then...will the store in Yanzhi Lane be too busy?" Liu Yue'e asked.
Gu Taohua said: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I have already arranged the manpower."
Liu Yue'e was touched.
It turned out that her mother-in-law did not do this on impulse, but had been planning to take her to the provincial capital for a long time, but only told her now.
Gu Taohua said, "Second sister-in-law, the reason why I told you now is because I was afraid that if you knew in advance, your mind would not be on the shop anymore."
Liu Yue'e smiled embarrassedly.
It seems that my mother-in-law knows me very well.
Tong Huaqiong said, "I've seen how hard you've worked in the shop over the past six months. When you go to the city this time, you should take a good stroll and have a good reunion with Dashu."
"Mom, I'm not working hard."
Liu Yue'e was so moved that she almost choked up.
My mother-in-law has seen how hard I work.
Moreover, her mother-in-law also understood her desire to see Dashu.
I wonder which mother-in-law in the village would be so sensible? I guess if the daughter-in-law has any thoughts about a man after her son goes out, she will be scolded for being unvirtuous.
She has been worried about Gu Dashu during the days he has been in the city.
She had heard that there were many brothels in the city and the girls were pretty. She was afraid that after being separated for too long, Gu Dashu would develop inappropriate thoughts and follow the example of the people in the city, such as taking concubines or mistresses.
Tong Huaqiong fiddled with the abacus for a while, and saw Gu Taohua recording on the side. Suddenly, she thought of something and raised her head under the oil lamp to look at Maner and Yaozu.
Tong Huaqiong said: "After the autumn harvest is over and the Mid-Autumn Festival is over, I plan to teach Yaozu and Maner how to read and write."
This news made her more excited than asking Liu Yue'e to go to the provincial capital.
Her son is about to start learning and go to school.
In the past, my mother-in-law loved Yaozu very much, but she never thought about letting Yaozu go to school. She always said that it was difficult for the family to support Gu Jingzhe, and there was no extra money to support Yaozu.
Now my mother-in-law wants Yaozu to go to school.
How could she not be excited.
"Yaozu, wipe the corners of your mouth. Don't eat like that when you go to study." Yaozu was eating biscuits with a circle of biscuit crumbs hanging around his mouth. He looked confused when he heard about studying.
Wouldn't that mean he would be like Liu Yanhong, having to practice writing big characters every day and not being able to do whatever he wants?
When Liu Yue'e saw her son's expression, she felt like a bucket of cold water was poured over her head.
She was still counting on her son to pass the exam and earn her a title.
Is it okay for my son to do this?
She had seen what Gu Jingzhe was like when he was a child because she lived in the same village as him. He was very cunning.
Moreover, Gu Jingzhe started to learn at the age of three, and his own son is almost five years old and still knows nothing.
Even more excited than Liu Yue'e was Chen Sufen, who didn't expect her mother-in-law would let Maner learn to read.
Except for Gu Taohua, there is no other girl in the village who can read.
Chen Sufen said gratefully: "Man'er, learn a few words from your mother, so you won't be blind in the future."
Tong Huaqiong raised her head and said, "Man'er is not as simple as just knowing a few words. I have discussed with the village chief that our village plans to set up a rural school. Our family will contribute some money, and Mr. Qian is also willing to contribute. We will invite a teacher to teach the children in the village who are willing to study. Our Man'er will go to school just like Yaozu."
When these words were spoken, not only Chen Sufen was shocked, but even Liu Yue'e opened her mouth wide.
They all thought that Tong Huaqiong would let Maner learn to read and write like Gu Taohua, but Tong Huaqiong planned to send Maner to school.
What a shocking behavior.
Chen Sufen stammered, "The school doesn't accept female students, right?"
I have never heard of any school in the world that has female students.
Tong Huaqiong raised his eyebrows and said, "I am the one who set up the school, who dares not to accept it?"
Chen Sufen asked incredulously, "But...but Man'er doesn't need to take the female champion exam, she just needs to be able to read and write, why did you make such a fuss to send her to school?"
Tong Huaqiong said: "I let Maner go to school not to let her become the top female scholar, but to let her learn knowledge. More importantly, Maner is very smart. She will definitely learn better than male students after entering the school. This will make her feel that she is no worse than male students, and she will have confidence in doing anything in the future."
"You said that Man'er didn't have to take the female champion exam but went to school, then what about Yaozu? Yaozu doesn't seem to have the qualifications to be the champion now, why don't you tell me why Yaozu also has to go to school."
Liu Yue'e: "......"
Chen Sufen opened her mouth, unable to refute.
When Maner heard that she would go to school, she clenched her fists and said, "Grandma, don't worry, I will definitely learn better than the boys."