mtl008 Chapter 111 Providing Pensions for the Shop's Employees
Chapter 111 Providing Pensions for the Shop's Employees
Mu Huaisheng withdrew his hand from the sleeve:
Hi~ I'm the only rough person here~
He quickly tried to persuade her:
"You're such a grown-up, why are you still crying?"
What will happen when I get married in a few years?
I hadn't even gone looking for you yet, and you're already back!
Ah, what a pity, I still want to go to Jiangnan again~
The boy was both amused and exasperated by her words and stopped crying.
"Let's go when you're free~"
Just then, Qingtian came to call them for dinner. Mu Huaisheng wasn't hungry yet, so he joined Qianyan in having a bowl of soup.
After the meal, the samurai who had argued with Huaisheng came to report:
"Young Master, Master, there's a steward from the Duke of Dingguo at the gate delivering a formal invitation!"
"This is Xuanjin. Also returning this time are the wood, water, fire, and earth elements from Xuantang. They are all skilled in martial arts."
Qianyan took the invitation and handed it to Mu Huaisheng, explaining as she did so.
Mu Huaisheng looked at Xuan Jin with a half-smile, making Xuan Jin feel somewhat embarrassed.
"I'm so sorry, Master. I was blind the other day."
Mu Huaisheng laughed out loud:
Just kidding, it's okay~
Xuan Jin glanced at Qian Yan and quickly left.
"How many days have I been back?"
Today is the third day~
When Mu Huaisheng heard that he had slept for two days, he secretly clicked his tongue in amazement.
Upon opening the invitation, it was from the Crown Princess, inviting her to visit her home the day after tomorrow to appreciate chrysanthemums and reminisce.
Mu Huaisheng sent someone to accept the appointment.
After finishing his meal, Mu Huaisheng planned to stroll over to the shop to take a look.
Qianyan went along without anyone else. Familiar people and familiar roads made Mu Huaisheng feel as if the gloom in his heart had dissipated a lot.
Along the way, they observed the changes along the roadside and chatted about the past. Before long, they arrived at the shop.
When Mu Huaisheng saw that Aunt Wu's hair had turned gray, he suddenly realized that this capable aunt had already passed the age of fifty.
I took a look around the shop, and everyone seemed to be taking good care of it.
Since Wanxing started working half-days, she has been working half-days, and Qingyue has become capable of handling things on her own in the shop.
Qingyue, Qingxing, and Ping'an have already acquired several shops.
Wanxing wants to act as a matchmaker for Qingyue.
Ping An was approaching adulthood and had found a woman he liked.
While we can't yet produce the signature pieces for Qingxing and Ping An, we can easily produce their everyday, affordable luxury jewelry.
Uncle Dong is approaching sixty, and although he is still in good health, Mu Huaisheng thinks he could retire if he wished.
Lady Wang looked younger than her actual age.
Her daughter also signed a contract to sell herself into servitude and is already a top performer in the shop.
The four veterans looked unchanged, and Uncle Li was still in good spirits.
The three women were clearly willing to invest in themselves.
Indeed, as long as you love yourself, a woman over forty is still as beautiful as ever.
After exchanging pleasantries, everyone was filled with emotion, feeling that although many years had passed and things had changed, the people remained the same.
In the evening, everyone closed the door and went to a nearby restaurant for dinner.
We booked a private room and ordered two tables of dishes, and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely.
"You've all been with me for so many years, and today I have something to tell you all."
"If any of my family members feel they can go out and try their luck, they can just come and ask me for a contract of indenture."
The atmosphere changed after everyone heard that.
Mu knew they had misunderstood, so she quickly continued:
“The women who work in our household, if they are over fifty years old, can also come to me and get their indentures.”
You can rest now and go back to enjoy your retirement.
Before he could finish speaking, everyone except Wanxing and Qianyan left the table and knelt down with solemn expressions.
Mu Huaisheng was startled. Had his explanation caused them to misunderstand something again?
He quickly smiled to ease the tension and said,
"Get up quickly~"
What do they all do?
Let me finish speaking~
"Master, we feel at ease only after we kneel down and listen to you finish speaking."
We can't sit still after what you've said!
Mr. Tong, being straightforward, said this, and the others echoed his sentiments.
"I'll definitely put your minds at ease~"
Get up, everyone!
"I haven't even gotten this indenture back yet, and they're already ignoring me?"
Seeing that everyone stood up with heavy hearts, not daring to sit, Mu sighed and continued:
“The women in our family are over fifty years old, and after they take the indenture…”
Anyone who has worked for us for more than ten years will be eligible, as long as I and the shop don't go out of business.
You can collect half a month's wages from the shop every month.
"East, East, East family?"
"You can collect a monthly salary from the shop without working?"
Uncle Dong asked, puzzled.
No one could understand it:
Too shocked!
The decisions made by employers/heads of households regarding wage payments are becoming increasingly shocking!
Yes! You heard me right!
In addition to these two conditions, the person must collect it in person each month.
The shop distributes money, but only healthy people can receive it.
Of course, if the project lasts for 15 years, you can receive 70% of your previous monthly salary each month.
If you've worked for more than twenty years, as long as you're still alive, you'll still receive your monthly salary.
The men in our family are the same after they turn fifty-five.
However, those who leave our family are not allowed to do anything against morality.
If I find out you've done it, stop issuing immediately!
"Boss~ In all my years, this is the first time I've ever met a boss like you~"
Mr. Jin said with deep emotion.
"So everyone, please sit down without worry."
Eat without worry. If you want to go back and enjoy your life, don't be shy!
If you feel you've worked for me for ten years but haven't reached the age where you want to go back and rest for a few years...
Either way is fine; once you reach the appropriate age, you can come and collect it after your birthday.
cough!
In addition, those who are over the age I mentioned, or those who have worked for at least twenty years.
For jobs without commission, the annual raise is 100 coins, and that's it!
After hearing this, everyone was still in shock.
But the atmosphere during the meal became relaxed again.
The following day, Huaisheng went to the Duke's mansion for the appointment, where his confidante, Madam Liu, and Madam Cai were all present.
The group of people hadn't seen each other for a long time and exchanged pleasantries.
A bunch of kids were playing nearby. After some small talk and some snacks, the close friends got down to business:
“Huaisheng, let’s not beat around the bush. What’s the deal with the Li family?”
The grand spectacle they made when they left the capital was known throughout Ye.
"Princess Consort, Second Madam~"
Thank you for your concern.
The Li family meant well; I was just being ungrateful.
The story goes like this: General Yan and Li Rong... Third Master Li, had long ago pledged to be together for life.
They meant well and wanted to help me find a partner.
Unfortunately, they didn't know at first that I was a military doctor in the camp, and they refused after they found out.
Third Master Li had watched me grow up, so he felt even more pity for me.
So I discussed with the general, hoping to find me a place to settle down.
The general is a heroine among women. She and Master Li are loyal to each other on the battlefield and are harmonious in private.
As a woman, she was braver and more resourceful than Master Li.
Such a hero actually said, "Enter the door with me, regardless of rank!"
Having learned of this, I felt it inappropriate and declined the couple's kind offer.
The ladies remained silent for a long time after hearing this.
After a long pause, Madam Cai sighed and murmured:
"I see~"
On the battlefield, there were even female heroes like that!
"That's right!"
I told the ladies about General Yan's heroic deeds.
Leaving aside her past glorious achievements, I'm not too familiar with those either.
But this time, I experienced it firsthand...
Mu Huaisheng got excited and started talking like a storyteller.
They vividly recounted how General Yan cleverly rescued the six heroes, and vigorously promoted the story.