Zhong Laoba left Yongxing City. After leaving Chang 'an, he planned to walk back. After all, he was fast. Even if he walked, it wouldn't take long. But in the end, Zhong Laoba chose to take a carriage back to Lantian County and then walk back to Shangyuan Village.
When he arrived home, Ma was already lying on the bed with herbs applied to her waist.
The two children accompanied her by the bed. Their young and tender faces revealed a worried expression. To them, their mother was the pillar of the family. Once something happened to their mother, they would naturally feel anxious and uneasy.
Ma saw that Zhong Laoba was back. Her slightly painful face was full of expectation. She asked, "Husband, why did the imperial court ask you to go to Chang 'an?"
Zhong Laoba's face was full of smiles. He replied, "The imperial court asked me to go to Chang 'an because a restaurant in Chang' an is opening and needs manpower. The imperial court recruited people like me who have been in the army and are not disabled. Every month, it's a hundred coins. "
"Ah, really?"
Ma was immediately energized when she heard that.
A hundred coins was a lot of money for the family. Even if Ma worked in the fields all day, she wouldn't get much money. Zhong Laoba was lucky to be able to work in Chang 'an. A hundred coins a month was an opportunity.
Zhong Laoba said, "Of course."
Ma was still doubtful. She asked, "Husband, is this reliable?"
"It's reliable!"
Eighth Brother Zhong hurriedly nodded his head and explained, "You don't know, but there are a total of 100 retired soldiers like me, all of whom are needed by the restaurant. Moreover, this is arranged by the imperial court. How can it be fake? "
"I also asked around. The person behind the restaurant is called Du Qi. He's a noble son. Not only does he run the restaurant, but he also runs the tea shop. The best tea shop in the world is run by him. "
"The tea shop he runs earns a lot of money every day and has countless monopolies. How can it not be reliable? Moreover, Du Qi's father is called Du Ruhui. He's a famous person from the Mansion of King Qin. "
"How can the Mansion of King Qin be fake?"
Eighth Brother Zhong said proudly, "Among these hundred people, I'm the only one who knows some words. Young Master Du asked me to manage everyone. Although I am only paid a hundred coins for the time being, it will be adjusted after three months. As long as I perform well, I will definitely be paid more. When I have money and establish myself in Chang 'an, I might be able to bring our whole family to Chang' an. "
"Ah, this is a good thing."
After Madam Ma heard this, a bright smile appeared on her rough and tanned face.
Even though her waist was uncomfortable, she felt relieved after hearing the good news from Eighth Brother Zhong. Because Eighth Brother Zhong had something to do, the family had a new pillar of support. With someone who could support the family, she was relieved.
Zhong Laoba said seriously, "I have to tell Second Brother and the others about this."
"What are you talking about? You're not allowed to say anything!"
Mrs. Ma's face immediately turned cold. She snorted angrily and said, "At least they're in the same place in Shangyuan Village."
"Although my parents have passed away, and the brothers have separated from the family, each living in their own place."
"But at least they're still brothers."
"Since I fell yesterday until you came back, did any of them come to visit? Aunt Wang next door is kind-hearted. Thinking that our family's life is not easy, she came to visit with an old hen and asked me to kill it and stew it. "
Mrs. Ma had a shrewish personality. She said forcefully, "These relatives are unreliable. It's better to rely on Aunt Wang than rely on them. Why do you have to greet such people? "
"Yes, yes!"
Eighth Brother Zhong was simple and honest, so he could only agree.
He listened to Mrs. Ma in all matters of the family. Since Mrs. Ma said so, he would listen to her. Moreover, Mrs. Ma fell from the mountain and twisted her waist. She was so uncomfortable, but no brothers came to visit her.
Eighth Brother Zhong also had some thoughts in his heart.
Mrs. Ma frowned and rubbed her waist gently. She continued, "Husband, you can go to Chang 'an in peace. I will take care of the family. Although Eldest Brother and Second Brother are young, they are sensible and can cook. Our family will be fine. We will be fine. Although I can't move for the time being, I will be fine after a few days of rest. You can go to Chang 'an in peace. "
Eighth Brother Zhong said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Mrs. Ma said, "It's not hard at all. This is what I should do."
Eighth Brother Zhong did not say anything else. He only told the two children to take good care of Mrs. Ma and be filial to their mother. He did not stay at home for long. After reporting the good news, he took some simple clothes and left again.
There was still a considerable distance from Shangyuan Village to Chang 'an.
They had to meet up tomorrow.
He was the person in charge. He could not be late. He had to be early. However, this time, Eighth Brother Zhong did not take the carriage. Instead, he walked by himself. Because this time, he had enough time to save the money of taking the carriage.
The next day, Eighth Brother Zhong arrived outside the tea shop early in the afternoon. Because he was the person in charge, when he arrived, Du Qi happened to be there. He called Eighth Brother Zhong to the tea shop.
Du Qi looked at the honest Eighth Brother Zhong in front of him and said seriously, "Eighth Brother Zhong, you know some words. You are the person in charge of all the retired soldiers. This young master's expectations of you are different from others. "
Eighth Brother Zhong heard this and said excitedly, "Young master, please rest assured. I will do my best and will not disappoint you. I guarantee that I will complete the business of the restaurant. "
Du Qi nodded and said, "You are all soldiers. You are people who came out of the battlefield. Although you are no longer soldiers because you are working for the restaurant, you now have to discipline yourself and act like a soldier. Especially since you are the person in charge. You have to be responsible and courageous. You can't be a coward. Do you understand? "
Eighth Brother Zhong said, "I understand!"
Du Qi changed the topic and said again, "This young master will say the same thing as yesterday. Since you are working for the restaurant, no matter what happens in the restaurant, the restaurant's interests come first. Do you understand?"
"Understood!"
Eighth Brother Zhong answered again.
He clearly remembered that this was the second time Du Qi said this, so Eighth Brother Zhong took it to heart.
Du Qi continued, "Since you already understand, go and wait. Jin Wuque will arrange everything for you. As long as you do your work conscientiously, this young master will guarantee that you will not have to worry about food and clothing. "
"Thank you, young master!"
Eighth Brother Zhong quickly expressed his gratitude.
He also heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. Facing Du Qi, although Du Qi was young, he was very nervous in front of Du Qi.
Du Qi waved his hand, and Eighth Brother Zhong left.
Du Qi stayed in the teahouse to drink tea until the afternoon. Everyone who had left had already returned. These people were all accounted for by Eighth Brother Zhong. After that, Jin Wuque led the hundred over people and headed straight for the restaurant.
When Jin Wuque arrived at the restaurant, he arranged everything for Eighth Brother Zhong and the others. Then he went to take care of the women. There were quite a number of women from the King Qin's Residence and they had to be properly settled.
These women were all staying in the restaurant.
After all, the restaurant was spacious and there were enough courtyards in the backyard. There was no problem for these people to stay together. In fact, even Eighth Brother Zhong and the others were staying in the restaurant.
Everyone was staying in the inner courtyard.
It was just that men and women were separated.
Time flew. In the blink of an eye, it was the sixth day of the fifth month.
Early in the morning, the sun rose.
Golden sunlight shone down from the sky, causing the entire restaurant to be dyed golden. It was as if the restaurant was painted with a layer of gold.
Du Qi had arrived early in the morning.
Today was a joyous day. Du Qi was in charge of welcoming and sending people off. After all, there would be many officials and nobles coming. He had to be there personally. Especially when Li Yuan might come incognito, he had to treat it seriously.
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