Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 352: Factory Holiday

Two more days passed like this, and on the third day, the factory was filled with a cheerful and busy atmosphere.

Yuyu, Xiaoyu and Lihao arrived at the factory early. Today was a holiday, and it was also the time to pay wages and year-end bonuses.

Workers gathered in the factory yard one after another, their faces full of anticipation.

Yuyu stood high up, clapped her hands, and said loudly, "Everyone, be quiet! Our factory is what it is today thanks to the hard work of every brother and sister. The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the factory will be closed starting today. It will be ten days before the New Year and ten days after the New Year, for a total of twenty days."

When the workers heard the news of the holiday, they couldn't help but smile with joy and whispered to each other.

Yuyu continued, "Today, not only will we pay everyone their wages, but we'll also give everyone an extra ten strings of cash as a year-end bonus. I hope everyone has a great new year!"

As soon as the words fell, the workers burst into enthusiastic cheers. "Long live Miss Yuyu!"

"Thank you, Yu Yu family!" Praises came one after another.

Afterwards, Xiaoyu and Li Hao began to distribute money to the workers in an orderly manner.

After receiving the money, every worker smiled happily and kept expressing gratitude.

An old worker said gratefully, "The Yuyu family is truly kindhearted. Working with you makes us feel at ease. This year-end bonus will allow everyone in our family to have a prosperous new year."

Yuyu smiled and replied, "Uncle, you've worked hard this year. As long as we all work together, our future will definitely get better and better."

After distributing the money, the workers left one after another with joy and gratitude, and went home to prepare for the New Year. The Yuyu family looked at everyone's backs as they left, feeling very relieved, and looked forward to working with everyone again for the development of the factory in the coming year.

Sanniang's eyes were slightly red, and her voice was a little excited: "Yuyu family, you are really kind! The wages are sufficient, and the year-end bonus is so generous. No other family can offer such a good thing."

Yuyu quickly grabbed Sanniang's hand and said with a smile, "Sanniang, don't say that. The factory can run smoothly thanks to hard-working people like you. We are all family, and it's the New Year, so we should let everyone be happy and respectful. This is what we should do."

Xiaoyu also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Sanniang, you have helped us a lot every day, and we all remember it. I hope you can use this money to buy some good things for your family and have a lively New Year."

Li Hao smiled naively and said, "Yes, let's work together after the New Year to make the factory better."

Sanniang was so touched that she nodded repeatedly. "Okay, okay, your words really warm my heart. I'll definitely be the first one to come after the New Year and work with everyone to make the factory a thriving business!"

Yu Yu looked around and saw snowflakes falling, covering the whole world with a layer of white gauze.

In the factory yard, the workers had gradually dispersed, and their footprints still remained on the ground, which were soon covered by newly fallen snow.

"The feeling of the New Year is even stronger with the snow." Yu Yu sighed softly. Snowflakes fell on her shoulders and turned into crystal water droplets in an instant.

The New Year is approaching, and so many things have happened during this period, from the busy operation of the factory to the cooperation with the emperor and ministers. Every step is full of challenges and surprises.

Xiaoyu walked over to Yuyu, reached out to catch a snowflake, and said with a smile, "Yuyu, look at this snow. It's like it's paving the way for auspiciousness in the new year. Although we've worked hard this year, we've gained a lot. Next year will definitely be even better."

Li Hao also came over and nodded vigorously: "Yes, after the New Year, the factory will be expanded so that more people can live a good life."

Yu Yu looked at her family, her eyes full of warmth and expectation.

In the falling snow, they seemed to have seen the lively scenes of the New Year and the future of the factory's more prosperous development.

Just as Yu Yu and her family were immersed in their beautiful anticipation of the New Year, the naughty Husky appeared from nowhere and started having fun in the snow.

Sometimes it rolled in the snow, its body covered with snowflakes, like a white ball of fluff; sometimes it ran around excitedly, its four hooves raising pieces of snowflakes, like blooming white flowers.

The Husky barked happily, as if it also felt the joyful atmosphere of the upcoming New Year.

It ran to Yu Yu's feet, shook off the snow water on its body, and splashed all over Yu Yu.

Yuyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and patted its head gently: "You guy, you only know how to make trouble."

But the Husky didn't care. It still wagged its tail and ran towards Xiaoyu and Li Hao, making the whole family laugh.

In this world of ice and snow, the liveliness of the Huskies adds a bit of joy and vitality to the upcoming New Year.

As he was speaking, the lazy calico cat slowly walked out of the house.

As soon as it stepped onto the snow, perhaps stimulated by the cold air, it sneezed loudly with a "choo".

The sudden sneeze made it stunned for a moment, and its originally elegant steps were instantly disrupted. Its little paws dug in the snow in panic.

The Husky saw this and ran over, circling around the calico cat, making a "woohoo" sound as if mocking it.

The calico cat glared at the Husky, arched its back, and its fur stood on end, as if trying to save face.

Seeing this, Yuyu quickly picked up the calico cat and said distressedly, "Poor little thing, are you cold? Why are you running out on this snowy day instead of staying indoors?"

The calico cat nestled in Yu Yu's arms, meowing aggrievedly, as if telling about its own "experience".

Xiaoyu and Lihao, who were watching this scene, laughed so hard that they fell over. On this cold winter day, the house was filled with warmth and joy because of these two little guys.

Yu Yu held the calico cat and walked around in the snow.

Snowflakes fell softly, touching her hair and shoulders.

There are still ten days until the Chinese New Year, and she is thinking that there are still many things to do in these ten days.

"The Chinese New Year is only ten days away. We have to decorate the house well and prepare some New Year's goods." Yu Yu looked into the distance, as if talking to the cat in her arms, or as if discussing with Xiaoyu and Li Hao.

Xiaoyu rubbed her red, frozen hands and nodded, "Yuyu, I think so too. Let's go to the market and buy some bright red spring couplets, festive New Year pictures, and some melon seeds and candies so we can entertain guests when they come to our house during the New Year."

Yuyu listened and had a plan in mind. "Okay, let's divide the work and start preparing tomorrow."

After saying that, she hugged the calico cat tightly and walked with her family in the falling snow.

Yu Yu yawned and felt sleepy. She shook her head gently and said, "Okay, I'm sleepy. Let's go back to the tavern." Holding the calico cat, her steps were a little slow.

Xiaoyu and Li Hao hurried forward, supporting her on both sides.

The three of them left a series of deep and shallow footprints in the snow and slowly walked towards the tavern.

Back at the pub, a warm atmosphere hit me.

Yu Yu walked straight to the bed in the inner room, carefully placed the calico cat on the corner of the bed, and then fell headfirst onto the bed. She was instantly overwhelmed by sleepiness and soon began to breathe evenly.

Xiaoyu tucked the quilt in for her gently, and then she and Li Hao fanned the charcoal fire in the house to make sure it was warm enough. Then she quietly closed the door and left, allowing Yuyu to have a good sleep and get enough rest to prepare for the upcoming New Year.