mtl008 Chapter 98 Don't stop them from reporting to the authorities
Chapter 98 Don't stop them from reporting to the authorities
Liu San Niang nodded repeatedly, "Sister Lu, you and Brother Zhiyuan helped me back then..."
"From now on... we will continue to support each other and live up to the sworn brotherhood we have formed today."
During the banquet, the entire room was filled with praise.
Madam Ye and Madam Li even showed expressions of envy...
Lu Tao wrote his name on the sworn brotherhood agreement, and Liu San Niang also signed it solemnly.
After the sworn brotherhood agreement was put away, the banquet officially began.
After a few drinks, everyone began to express their feelings.
"My lords, our Fulai Restaurant owes a great debt to Tian Er, otherwise we wouldn't be where we are today." Qian Fulai let out a soft burp.
Li Huaiyuan chuckled; he would have to rely on this Miss Tian for the next three years.
"I heard from the yamen runners that parking spaces at all four city gates are ready and we can start anytime?" He picked up his wine cup and took a sip.
Tian Tian took a sip, but she only took a small amount.
"Yes, I've already instructed the yamen runners to hire people. Once they arrive, we'll begin immediately."
Ye Rong was confused and had no idea what they were talking about.
Li Huaiyuan turned to him and whispered something for a while before Ye Rong realized what was going on.
Ye Rong was secretly surprised, never expecting that Manager Tian would cooperate with Lord Li on such a big deal.
Then he really needs to take good care of Tian Jinghe from now on.
Tian Tian looked up at Qian Fulai and gave him a look.
Qian Fulai nodded secretly and then looked at Liu San Niang, "Madam Liu, since today is the day you and Madam Lu became sworn sisters, why don't you tell us how you and Madam Lu have supported each other?"
Everyone else looked at Liu San Niang.
His face was flushed with drunkenness and... anticipation.
Upon receiving a look from Tian Tian, Liu San Niang immediately began a vivid and engaging explanation.
She focused on how the Tian family bullied Lu Shi and Tian Zhiyuan, and then talked about how the Tian family kicked them out...
That's when she appeared.
As for how they made their money, that will be glossed over.
"This family is really going too far!" Mrs. Li exclaimed.
Madam Li was only in her early twenties, not much older than Tian Xiang.
Her gaze toward Tian Xiang revealed deep sympathy.
An eighteen-year-old woman leaves her two children...
He was even kicked out of his home by his grandparents.
Madam Li stood up, holding her wine glass. "After hearing about Sister Lu and Sister Liu's story today, I am truly impressed."
"I salute my two elder sisters."
Madam Ye stood up as well, saying, "This elder sister of mine also toasts the two younger sisters."
"Thanks for your hard work."
"However," Madam Ye looked at Tian Tian, "the child is promising, you two are very lucky in the future."
"We will no longer acknowledge that family."
Madam Li agreed, "Yes, if they dare to come, we should report them to the authorities and have them driven away."
She looked down at Li Huaiyuan and said, "Huaiyuan, as the county magistrate, you must stand up for these orphans and widows."
Under Madam Li's gentle yet indignant gaze, Li Huaiyuan nodded emphatically.
Judging from their eyes and their attitude towards work, this family are honest and hardworking people.
As for that family...
Li Huaiyuan's eyes flickered.
He came here to take up an official post, not to make friends.
Especially since he was friends with a girl who was fifteen or sixteen years old.
So, why wouldn't he investigate Tian Tian's background before collaborating with her?
He even sent people to investigate the Cheng family, to whom she almost married.
"Come, let me also toast you two ladies. I hope you can forget all the sad things from the past and that your lives will get better and better."
*
After seeing off Lord Li and Lord Ye and their family.
Tian Tian specifically sought out Qin Qingyun, saying, "If the Tian family members want to report this to the authorities, don't stop them."
If they like to report to the authorities, then let them report.
She could have invited only Li Huaiyuan's family today, but because of Tian Jinghe, she invited Lord Ye's family as well.
If the Tian family fails to report the matter to the authorities, they will most likely go to the county school to find Tian Jinghe.
Today, we gave Lord Ye a heads-up; he will definitely protect Jinghe.
*
The next day, just as dawn broke, Wang Xiuying again urged Wang Yulan to report to the authorities.
"But...that yesterday..." Wang Yulan was afraid of dying!
Qin Qingyun, holding his sword, with a playful expression and raised eyebrows, haunted her dreams all night long.
She was really scared.
"Mother, what are you afraid of? That person can't follow us forever, can he?"
“If he dared to hit us or kill us, he would have done it yesterday.”
"Mother, let's hurry before dawn."
"Such a big shop, every day of delay means losing several hundred taels."
Wang Xiuying's heart was bleeding. She had thought about it for a long time last night and was even more certain that as long as she reported it to the authorities, Baishi Teahouse would be theirs.
How can we delay?
Provoked by her words, Wang Yulan quickly came out of the house.
Stepping out of the house, she was shivered by the cold wind and went back to put on a cotton coat.
"Let's go, let's go now."
Hearing the commotion, Tian Zhigao rushed out as well, saying, "Mother, I'll go with you."
He absolutely cannot let go of any opportunity to get money.
So the three of them set off again.
After arriving in the county town, they went straight to the county government office.
Unbeknownst to them, Tian Tian was also at the county government office at that moment.
"Second Miss, these are... family and friends introduced by the brothers." The constable from yesterday stood next to Tian Tian.
Tian Tian looked at the crowd of people huddled together in front of her. "How many people are there in total?"
"Fifty in total." The constable smiled broadly. "Just right."
He brought his father, his eldest brother, and his second brother.
My father and my two older brothers worked as laborers in the county, carrying heavy loads, earning only thirty coins a day.
Now, working for the Second Miss, I don't have to do hard labor. I just drive the carriage and feed the horses, earning fifty coins a day.
key...
The second daughter is currently paying fifty coins a month. As long as everyone works hard, there may be bonuses at the end of the month and the end of the year.
Moreover, if you do well, you can be promoted to a supervisor and your wages will double.
The constable couldn't suppress the smirk on his face; he had heard all this news, but it was definitely true.
When the brothers heard that it was a fight between them, none of them would back down, and they all called their own family members over.
He was able to call three people because another brother's family lived in the village and it was inconvenient for them to come, so they gave him a spot.
"Don't worry, Second Miss, they're all reliable."
The constable gave a thumbs up, "Guaranteed, absolutely reliable."
Tian Tian smiled and peered into the crowd. "Is there a list yet?"
"Got it, this is the list of names for the girls." The yamen runner handed the book containing the names to Tian Tian.
Tian Tian put the booklet away. "Take them to make the arrangements."
The constable grinned and nodded, "Don't worry, Second Miss, I know."
After explaining everything, Tian Tian went to find Li Huaiyuan.
As she walked around the county government office, no one stopped her; instead, they nodded and greeted her.
"Second girl."
"Second girl."
"Second Miss, our master has gone to the front to hold a court session." A clerk hurried past.
"A court session so early in the morning?" Tian Tian muttered.
The clerk had already walked away, but his voice lingered, "Yes, several people came to complain that their daughters-in-law were not supporting their parents-in-law..."