When Shen Luzhu heard that someone was asking about his family, Shen Luzhu's first reaction was the Yang family, Yang Fangsheng, so he quickly asked: "Do you still remember those two people who came to inquire about things? What kind of people are they?"
Aunt Sun frowned and recalled for a moment: "They were two men in their thirties or forties. Their looks were not that outstanding. One was tall and the other was short. They were both wearing gray hanging shirts. They looked like they were wearing the same clothes. I don’t know which shop or house they belong to, Lu Zhu, what impression do you have of these two people?"
Upon hearing that they were two men in gray blouses, Shen Luzhu immediately thought of the two followers who followed Yang Fangsheng that day, and made a judgment in his mind: "It sounds like a group of people who have been to the shop before, aunt." But still remember what they asked about at that time?"
"Of course I remember this. When those two people first came in, they were just like ordinary customers. They asked why the paper money shop next door was not open and when it would open. At that time, I just thought they wanted to buy your paper money. , I will explain it to you, but when the two people saw me chatting with the old man, they kept asking other questions, such as where your family moved from, the situation at home, and where the workshop is. When the old man heard something was wrong, he asked his family to kick him out.
I originally thought he just entered my house, but who knew that after talking to the guy from the bun shop next door, I actually went to his house and asked about the same things, but his house was also very vigilant and didn't say anything. , and later the waiter at home said he saw them going out from here and then entering Yu's grocery store across the street. These two people must have no good intentions, so you'd better be careful. "
Shen Luzhu nodded, very grateful for the help from the Sun family and the Zhou family: "Thank you, aunt, for reminding me. I will remind my family when I get back. Thanks to you and uncle for being alert, otherwise I wouldn't have known that these two people were fighting. What a bad idea."
Aunt Sun patted Shen Luzhu's hand and said, "Neighbors, you and your family have taken care of us two elders, but I still have to say a few words, Auntie. Those two people later entered the Yu family's grocery store. Shop, the Yu family is not a good family, there is no telling what they will say, so you must be careful."
Shen Luzhu nodded in agreement. Aunt Sun's reminder was absolutely correct. The three members of the Yu family were indeed not good people. Besides, they had some issues with their own family before. If they got the chance, they would naturally want to bite off a piece of their own flesh. Fortunately, the two families were hostile from the beginning. Apart from what everyone knew, the Yu family didn't know much about their own family, and they couldn't reveal any useful information to the Yang family even if they thought about it.
That night, Shen Luzhu told Chu Yi what he heard from Buzhuang. Although he knew it was the Yang family who had done it, there was a huge disparity in strength. The young couple had no way to solve the Yang family's problem in one fell swoop. It can only be done as soon as possible, and the troops will come to cover up the water and the earth.
Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, they were busy choosing a location in Baoshan. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chu Yi and the Shen brothers seemed to be busier than before the festival. The three of them went out early and came back late all day long, so they were divided into two groups. Chu Yi and Shen Zeqi He is responsible for taking the first batch of workers into the mountain, taking measurements and drawings every day, planning the future use of various locations, and also understanding the distribution of trees on the mountain in advance.
Shen Songjie is responsible for recruiting workers in the villages near the two mountains. Those who know wood and can cut wood are required, and farmers with good farming skills are also required. It is best to know some medicinal materials from the mountains. Of course, frugality is a virtue and one must The recruitment criteria for specialization and versatility, if you can understand some of these, then you will be the best candidate.
Chu Yi and the Shen brothers were busy working over there. Jiang Juan also handed over the job of mixing the paper ingot paint to her younger siblings, Jiang Quan's wife. It seems that there will be no problem after doing it twice. Finally, I finally said goodbye to my parents, packed my luggage and took Xiaobao with me. Jiang Quan drove an ox cart to the county town and settled in the east courtyard of the Chu family.
Ding An only got the news on the second day. As soon as the yamen came on duty, he immediately came to the Chu family to see his sweetheart. He couldn't get into the bedroom arranged by Shen Luzhu for Jiang Juan, so he kept pestering Jiang Juan in the hall in the east courtyard. They asked here and there, whether you were tired on the way here, whether you were used to living in a new place, whether it was cold at night or hot during the day, and whether there was anything missing. They asked Jiang about everything, no matter how big or small it was. Juan was so embarrassed that she had to run to Shen Luzhu before she would give up.
Jiang Juan arrived here for the first time, so she was not in a hurry to do anything right away. The main thing was
It is better to take Xiaobao to adapt to life in the county town first. Xiaobao is now over eight years old. Before coming to the county town, he had already begun to study and read in the village school. Xiaobao has been well-behaved and sensible since he was a child, knowing that his mother-in-law will take him alone. It was not easy, so I studied very seriously in school. Now that I came to the county, I didn't want to delay my studies. I got used to it for two days. On the third day, under Shen Luzhu's arrangement, we went to the private school where Chu Li studied.
Seeing that her son had his own things to do, Jiang Juan was a little anxious in private. When she accompanied Shen Luzhu to look after the shop every day, she was thinking about what she could do in the future, until one day she saw a man who went to the cloth shop next door. After delivering ready-made clothes, Lin Qiuyi stopped by to chat with Shen Luzhu in the shop.
After Lin Qiuyi left, Jiang Juan told Shen Luzhu what she thought: "What does my cousin think of my needlework?"
"Of course your needlework is good. Those dolls you made for Zhengzheng were praised by everyone who saw them. Does my cousin want to be like Miss Lin and take over some garment-making work?"
Jiang Juan nodded and said: "I know my cousin feels sorry for me and wants me to rest at home for a while. After our papermaking workshop is moved to the county town, I can go to the workshop to do some errands, but I can't just do it." If you stay at home like this all the time, you’re doing food instead of working, right?”
"Why do you just eat and not work? Aren't you helping me take care of the shop and taking care of the big and small things at home every day? Isn't this all work? I wanted to ask you to rest for a while and then think about it. I really want to ask you to work in the workshop or directly in the shop at home, but now that you have what you want to do, just do it boldly. Aunt Sun next door is very kind. You don’t want to chat with her. But do you need me to help you talk to her?"
Jiang Juan smiled sheepishly: "I'll bother my cousin sister-in-law. I'll give it a try first. Maybe Aunt Sun still doesn't like my craftsmanship."
"You're welcome. Don't worry. There's absolutely no problem with my cousin's craftsmanship. I'll go talk to Aunt Sun later."
"Thank you, cousin!"
Taking advantage of the fact that the shop was not busy, Shen Luzhu got up and went to the cloth shop next door. Seeing this, Aunt Sun asked curiously: "Why are you here at this time? Come and sit down and tell me, the shop is not busy?"
Shen Luzhu followed Aunt Sun's pull and sat on the chair next to the counter. He smiled and talked to the other party: "It's almost noon. There are not many customers in the shop right now. I came here to discuss something with you, Auntie." I wonder if your fabric shop still needs an embroiderer to make garments?"
"It is definitely needed. As long as the craftsmanship is up to standard, I not only need people who can make ready-made clothes, but also people who can embroider handkerchiefs and small samples. You know, the clothes worn by baby dolls all need to be embroidered with some patterns. It looks so festive, so I guess you are not the one who wants to take this job, but who is from your family? Xiuxiu, or the little lady who came to my shop a few days ago? "
Shen Luzhu smiled and explained: "It's not Xiuxiu, that little lady is my husband's cousin named Jiang Juan. Her needlework skills are beyond words. Those little dolls that my family always holds in their hands are all... She did it for me. From now on, she will be here like us most of the time. She just wants to find some work that she can do, so I think of you, auntie."
Aunt Sun was very happy when she heard this: "Hey, that's a good relationship. What I lack most is good craftsmanship. I've seen that doll before, and it's really well made. And with your guarantee, Lu Zhu, then let's There’s no need to try it out once. I just got a job. The Feng family across the street asked me to make a quilt and some sets of clothes for their unborn grandson. I’ve already prepared the materials, but I haven’t found them yet. As for people, it’s better to come early than to come by chance. I’ll give this job to your cousin. The price will be the same as other embroiderers. Is that okay?”
"That's the best. I have to thank you very much, aunt. Don't worry, aunt, my cousin's craftsmanship is indeed good and she will definitely satisfy the Feng family."
"Okay, then I'll get you some fabric now and wait."
Jiang Juan saw Shen Luzhu bring a lot of fabrics into the door, and guessed that he had brought them back for her to try out. After checking the craftsmanship, she hurriedly stepped forward to pick them up: "It's so close, why didn't my cousin call me? "
"My cousin said it's so close, it's just some fabrics. I specifically asked you to do this, and Aunt Sun agreed. These are your first jobs."
Jianjuan touched the fabric in her hand and was a little puzzled: "My cousin is still very good, she can do it right away, but this fabric is so good, wouldn't it be a pity to try it on me?"
"Where did you get the trial work? Madam Sun has seen the dolls you made for Zhengzheng and said that she trusts your craftsmanship. This is your first job. It is to make quilts and quilts for an unborn baby. Clothes, Aunt Sun said, if there is anything you don’t understand, or if you need a needle or thread, just go to her next door at any time."
Jiang Juan excitedly held the fabrics and hugged Shen Luzhu. She knew that Aunt Sun only cared about her cousin's face: "Cousin, thank you! Don't worry, I will do a good job." , I will never embarrass you."
Here Jiang Juan and Xiaobao have successfully adapted to life in the county town. As soon as Ding An got some free time, he took Yaya to the east courtyard of the Chu family. Sometimes they would catch up with Xiaobao and Ding An both taking a bath, and the two of them would bring Shang Yaya and Xiaobao walked around together. Their relationship seemed much better than before when they were separated and separated.
Over there, after more than half a month of busy work, the Shen brothers and Chu Yi finally completed the two rentals around the county in early September.
Shen Songjie also selected two more knowledgeable and literate workers from among the workers he hired, and appointed them as stewards to manage things on the mountain for them on weekdays. This way Chu Yi and the Shen brothers did not have to run to supervise every day. Just go over and check it out from time to time and listen to the manager's report.
