Zheng Xiong's life became leisurely again after he was free. He had nothing to do but go running and exercise.
When I was getting ready to run, a man came and asked to see Zheng Xiong by name. I was a little speechless. He didn't come early and he didn't come late. He just wanted to go out and came over.
Someone was invited to the office. The person was dressed in casual clothes and had no discernible origin. He was served tea.
"Who are you and what business do you have with me?"
"It's true that noble people tend to forget things. I was born as a low-ranking scholar. Now I work in the Ministry of Household Affairs. I met the prince at his wedding two days ago."
"Being a Jinshi, you must be one of those Jinshis asking for advice. What's wrong? Just tell me if you have anything to do."
It's better not to ask, it will be troublesome if you ask.
"Excuse me, Ti Ling. Ti Ling left in a hurry that day, and I didn't have the chance to admit defeat. Today, Xiu Mu came here. There is a poem coming to ask Ti Ling for advice, so I have to admit defeat."
The dog-skin plaster can't be shaken off. If you admit defeat, just admit defeat honestly. There are so many things to do, it's not comfortable at all. Even if you say I'm giving advice, you're still fully prepared for the competition. Another thing is that it's okay if he is just the representative. I'm afraid that he is just the leader and there will be a steady stream of people coming in the future.
Zheng Xiong asked tentatively.
"You even brought poems here. Are you admitting defeat by yourself, or are you a group of people who sent you as a representative?"
"This is my own decision. I cannot represent other colleagues."
It's really shameless. If we don't find a place for ourselves in this round of battle, I'm afraid we won't give up.
This is how a scholar learned his character, and Zheng Xiong was speechless.
"I've accepted your intention to admit defeat. Just give me some advice. I have something else to do, so I won't keep you any longer. I'm really sorry. I'll treat you to dinner next time."
"Er Gou, come here and help me see this one off."
Zheng Xiong lowered his head, picked up paper and pen, and looked busy. Ergou also came in to see off the guests.
Zheng Xiong felt helpless. In the territory of Huimin Pharmacy, Jinshi had no choice but to leave and hurried back to discuss countermeasures with his colleagues.
After waiting for a while, after confirming that Jinshi had gone far, Zheng Xiong took Ergou and ran towards the glass factory.
There are troops stationed at the glass factory, and no one usually runs in this direction. It is quite quiet all the way. It is more than ten miles away, and the weather has indeed become much hotter recently. Zheng Xiong and Ergou are sweating profusely.
Nowadays, the glass factory has changed a lot. From a distance, there are many tents around the glass factory, and they are also surrounded by fences. From time to time, shouts are heard inside, as if they are practicing.
Approaching the glass factory, Han Qi came to Zheng Xiong's side at some point. Before Zheng Xiong could speak, Han Qi spoke first.
"Zheng Tiling, long time no see, I miss you so much."
Seeing Han Qi's excited expression, Zheng Xiong got goosebumps all over his body. He seemed to have no friendship. He took the wrong medicine.
"Han Qianhu, long time no see. I'm here to see if you want to come with us."
"Don't bother claiming it. I would like to claim and approve the food and salary. I can't even open the pot anymore."
Asking for money, no wonder he is so enthusiastic.
"What's going on? Didn't Director Wang give me food and salary?"
"Don't mention the old man Wang when you want to withdraw money. I have mentioned it several times, but he won't give it. He said that he needs to sign for the withdrawal. He hasn't been here during this time, and we don't dare to leave our posts without permission. We just delay it like this. Come down."
The factory director I chose is okay and has some principles. I don't need to change him. I can keep working.
"I'm not sure about this matter. Why don't Qianhu go in and talk about the situation? We should give him food and salary. Qianhu can rest assured."
"It is better to obey orders than to be respectful and ask for permission."
The interior of the glass factory has also changed a lot, with more fireworks. In front of the rows of newly built houses, you can see a few children playing and parents gathering nearby to chat.
Han Qi beside him sighed.
"I have noticed the situation of this glass factory. It used to be bare. In this month, rows of houses have been built. I don't have to worry about food and drink, and I still have money to make purchases. Now it looks like a paradise. Not only the soldiers below are envious of this scene, but I am also envious of it."
Zheng Xiong is not surprised at all. Compared with a period of time in later generations, he is still far from being a big witch, that's all. But no matter what age, having such a life is indeed comfortable and enviable.
Needless to say, the money earned by the glass factory can now support these two places. A business that does not make money has nothing to show off.
I found Wang Zheng and raised the issue of food and salary.
"Withdraw, the food and salary have been prepared. It is inconvenient to purchase, so I can convert the coins into copper coins and just need your signature."
Nodding with satisfaction, Zheng Xiong signed, and Han Qi asked someone to take away the salary. His face was full of joy. It was time to pay wages that could be comparable to the Chinese New Year.
After sending Han Qi away, Zheng Xiong inspected the glass factory. The glass factory is still the same as before, nothing has changed, except that there are more fireworks, and the housing has not been completed yet. Busy work on both sides will definitely delay time.
When the ledger came, Zheng Xiong looked through it slowly. Now that the soap has been packaged, sales have increased a lot in the later period. The average sales volume is 300 yuan, and the revenue is about 1,000 guan. After half of the cost is eliminated, the profit is 500 guan, which is just enough to pay for the troops stationed there.
There are not many glass bottles produced by glass blowing. There are about ten bottles per day, one for ten bottles, and the profit is about one thousand yuan. The profit is high. After deducting the cost of dozens of bottles, the workers’ salary plus the food expenses for hundreds of people, there are still 800 yuan. Lai Guan's balance.
It doesn't look like there's much money, so it depends on what you want to buy, but you might want to check out the store in Qinhuai River. The shop is not big, it has not been developed yet, and it is not worth much. In the future, every inch of land will be very valuable. You will not suffer any loss if you buy it. You will be able to pay enough rent in future generations. If you have money in this life, then buy it.
Thinking of this, I have been an official for several months, and my salary is too much to finish. If you don't dare to invest in property, then buy a shop, wait for the value to increase, and become a landlord. With Lao Zhu here in this life, there is no such thing as ambition. It is enough to collect rent to maintain a living.
Wang Zheng couldn't go out, and the purchasing channels were not easy to use, so he explained to Ergou and went to Huimin Pharmacy to call a few people.
Zheng Xiong asked two people to move the 800 yuan of money to the door until someone from the pharmacy came and transported the money to the pharmacy together.
Instructed Li Si to go to Qinhuaihe's specialty store to see if he could buy the store. Li Si rushed over after receiving the order.
When I met the landlord, I was straightforward and got the true story of Zheng Xiong.
"Huimin Pharmacy wants to take over this shop. You can set a price."
Li Si was wearing official uniform, and several people in the store also paid respectful attention to Li Si. The landlord confirmed his identity and was all smiles.
"This gentleman is joking. If Huimin Pharmacy wants to buy it, just tell us the price."
The price was quoted. Li Si casually mentioned a price, split the budget in half, and tested it out.
"One hundred strings."
"OK, no problem."
"Although your shop is a bit small, it's still worth two hundred coins. It's such a pleasure."
(End of chapter)
