in2ebook Chapter 137 Buying People
Chapter 137 Buying People
On the third day of the first lunar month, most of the shops in the town were open, including the dental clinic.
Shen Tang only brought Liu and Lu Zhu to the pharmacy today.
The owner of the pawnshop recognized Shen Tang, and before Shen Tang even approached, he stood up and greeted him with a smile.
"Happy New Year, Marquis of the County, and Happy New Year, Madam Shen."
The owner of the pawnshop came over to greet us warmly. We didn't expect that we would have so much business right after opening.
"I wonder what kind of people the county lord wants to pick out by coming to the pawnshop today."
Shen Tang was not polite and went straight to the point:
"My family and I are moving into town in a few days. I'd like to hire a few servants, two nannies, and some servant girls."
When the owner of the pawnshop heard this, he knew what was going on.
"It's easy to find the maids and servants, but it's not so easy to find the nanny."
The pawnshop owner spoke truthfully.
In ordinary families, the nannies have been taking care of the children for some years and will not sell them easily.
If you are sold, it is because you made a mistake on the part of your master.
Shen Tang nodded.
"It's okay if we don't have a nanny, but we can find two strong ones. We also need a cook."
The owner of the pawnshop asked people to entertain Shen Tang and Liu, and went to select people personally.
Soon, the owner of the pawnshop came to inform Shen Tang to go and pick someone.
There were nearly thirty people standing in the yard of the pawnshop.
There were several rows of people standing there, ranging from little maids to women of about the same age as Liu.
"This is Madam Chen. She used to be a cook in a wealthy family. She's an amazing chef."
The pawnshop owner pointed to a woman standing on the right side of the first row.
"That family was kind-hearted. After they moved away, they dismissed their servants."
"Mrs. Chen has a daughter to raise, so she came to the dental clinic on her own initiative."
Shen Tang nodded. This was the reason he came out to find a job to support his family.
After taking Liu around, she picked a strong woman.
Shen Tang picked two girls around twelve years old, two slightly older girls, and a ten-year-old boy.
The owner of the pawnshop also wanted to sell at a good price, so except for Madam Chen, who charged a high deed fee, the prices of others were much lower than usual.
Shen Tang and Liu still had things to do, and the owner of the pawnshop promised to personally send the person to the house when the time came.
The mother and daughter bought a lot of things and then returned to Shenjia Village.
The eighth day of the first lunar month is a rare auspicious day.
Shen Tang's family officially moved from Shenjia Village to the town.
In fact, there was nothing extra to pack, as Shen Tang had basically already bought everything for his house in town.
In the words of later generations, you can just move in with your luggage.
Shen Dashan and Shen Chuanzong drove the carriage and slowly disappeared in the envious eyes of everyone in Shenjia Village.
In the alley, a new door plaque was hung again.
Red lanterns and couplets were also hung and posted on the door early.
As soon as Liu and others got off the carriage, they began to pack their luggage and settle down.
We were busy from morning until afternoon when we finally finished.
As soon as Shen Tang sat down, he heard Lu Zhu say that the owner of the pawnshop had arrived with his men.
After rewarding the owner of the pawnshop, Shen Tang called out everyone in the Shen family.
Several people in the courtyard heard on their way here that the one who bought them was the Ning'an County Marquis who has been in the limelight recently.
Everyone was excited on the way here, after all, they would be servants of a second-rank official in the future!
This is really a stroke of luck.
The Shen family is a simple family, and all the legitimate masters together only number five.
"Mrs. Chen will be our family's cook from now on. I'll have to trouble you with all the kitchen chores from now on."
Seeing Shen Tang being so polite, Madam Chen hurriedly bowed.
"Master, you are too polite. This is all my responsibility. From now on, Master, Madam, and Auntie, if you want to eat something, just send someone to tell us."
Shen Tang pointed at the only boy standing in the crowd.
"His name is Ping An. Ayan, he will be here to take care of you from now on."
The yaxing trained the man very well, and Ping'an walked up to Shen Yan and bowed.
"Master Yan."
The strong old woman, whose surname was Sun, had lost her husband some years earlier, leaving behind a pair of children. She and Madam Chen used to be from the same household.
"Madame Sun will be in charge of guarding the inner courtyard from now on."
After moving into the new house, it was naturally divided into an inner courtyard and a front yard.
Shen Dashan and Shen Yan lived in the outer courtyard, while Liu and others naturally lived in the inner courtyard.
After these people were arranged, there were only four girls left in the yard.
Shen Tang gave them new names.
Shen Tang gave one of the two older girls to Liu and Shen Qingqing respectively.
As for the younger ones, he and Shen Wanwan each picked one.
The one next to Liu is Zhenzhu, and the one next to Shen Qingqing is Yingluo.
Wangyou followed Shen Wanwan, while Jinxiu stayed with Shen Tang.
"There aren't many masters in this house, so there aren't many rules. As long as you abide by your duties, I won't treat you unfairly."
Luzhu took out a few purses and gave them to everyone.
"From now on, you are members of the Shen family. If anything happens, report it to me and I will naturally intervene. But you are not allowed to use my name to do anything wrong outside. If I find out, it will not be as simple as selling you out."
The purses were filled with small silver ingots of two taels, which were equivalent to their monthly wages for several months.
Shen Tang used both kindness and force, and everyone was happy.
They are honest people and like to follow a master who is clear about rewards and punishments.
"From now on, your monthly salary will be 500 coins, but in addition to the monthly salary, you will also receive rewards. If you do well, the reward will naturally be generous. If you do not do well, the reward will naturally be less, or even nothing at all."
A monthly salary of five hundred coins would only be given to a maid or even a nanny in an ordinary family!
The key is that there are rewards!
"Today is the day that my Shen family moves to a new house. It is also the day that you all become members of my Shen family. Madam Chen, today, show us your abilities."
Mrs. Chen answered loudly.
"If you have any problems in the future, you can always look for Miss Green Bamboo."
Everyone looked at Luzhu with envy.
Luzhu looks so young, but he is already the manager of the Shen family.
The Shen family led their people back to their respective courtyards. From then on, the Shen family officially settled in Qingshan Town.
It’s just that Liu and Shen Qingqing were not used to having someone serving them at the moment.
The two were extremely kind, and were even gentler towards two girls as young as flowers.
After asking about their life stories and experiences, I couldn't help but feel a little soft-hearted.
Luzhu followed Shen Tang into the house, followed by Jinxiu.
"Luzhu, I'll leave Jinxiu in your care. Also, go to the clothing store tomorrow and ask someone to take their measurements and make them two new dresses."
The servants of the Marquis's family naturally cannot suffer from cold and hunger.
"Also, after dinner, ask Madam Chen to come to my place."
Luzhu took note of it, then took Jinxiu out, leaving Shen Tang alone in the room.
As soon as Mrs. Chen entered the kitchen, she found that although it was not big, the dishes were very rich.
Therefore, that night, everyone saw Mrs. Chen's craftsmanship.
"As expected, she is a cook from a wealthy family. She is different."
Liu sighed.
Although she is a good cook now, she is still not as good as a professional chef.