The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 1922: Chapter 1922: The Old Lady Is Going Back

”Secondly, some conflicts in business are inevitable; whether it’s covert or overt tactics, even if we don’t wish to use them, it’s hard to avoid due to the situation. However, I hope any such competition remains healthy. Even if forced, do not harm innocent lives. If others are affected, compensate them promptly.”

Jiang Fengshou nodded repeatedly, ”Rest assured, Magistrate, I understand.”

”It’s good that you understand; I’ll be watching your performance. As long as you work diligently, I won’t treat you poorly. Apart from wages, if you achieve results, you could receive bonuses at year’s end or month’s end. If you excel, I might even reward you with a house in the prefecture.”

Jiang Fengshou’s head jerked up, a house reward? The boss is quite generous.

Shu Yu didn’t think she was making empty promises; after all, such rewards were warranted for those loyal and hardworking.

She presented the contract for Jiang Fengshou to review, and after reading it, he signed decisively and swiftly, fearing Shu Yu might change her mind.

Shu Yu said, ”The shop is still under renovation and cannot operate. But there’s much preparation to do before opening. Since the contract is signed today, your wages will start from today. After you return, consider what needs to be done before opening, what activities might attract customers, and record it to show me.”

”Yes, boss.”

”By the way, on the twenty-fifth, I need to hire staff; you’re in charge of hosting then.” — which is the day after tomorrow.

The hiring process for staff is much simpler, and Shu Yu left it mostly to Jiang Fengshou; she was quite satisfied with his initial performance.

As for Third Lu, he’s no longer following this time; he’s out to gain experience and see the world, so he must visit places like the Peach Blossom Forest and Osmanthus Forest in Changjin Prefecture, or he’d have nothing to report back to Boss Ji.

The hired staff turned out to be a man named Li Rongman, and coincidentally, he’s from Hedeng Village.

Upon meeting him, Shu Yu found him familiar, and as she looked closer, she felt she’d seen him somewhere before.

During the individual interview, she learned he had come early that morning from Hedeng Village.

According to him, Granny Fang had returned to Hedeng Village a couple of days ago to visit everyone, telling the villagers that the magistrate here was hiring staff but was only looking for literate ones, so anyone confident could try.

Not many in the village were literate, Li Rongman being one of them, and he had previous experience as staff.

Therefore, the Old Village Chief approached him, saying if he wished to go, he could, but must follow the regular process; unless he stood out, he shouldn’t mention he’s from Hedeng Village beforehand, to avoid influencing the magistrate’s decision.

Actually, Li Rongman wasn’t the only one who came; two others from Hedeng Village sought the position but weren’t selected.

Shu Yu suddenly understood; no wonder Aunt was hesitant when she mentioned hiring staff for the shop. However, once Shu Yu stated literacy was a primary requirement, Aunt left.

It’s just as well; Li Rongman got in purely based on his skills, with no preferential treatment.

Thus, both shopkeeper and staff were ready.

Zhou Tiedong was still recuperating, but Li Rongman’s wages started from the day the contract was signed, so he already began assisting Jiang Fengshou, and after two days, they got along quite well.

On the twenty-eighth day of the first month, the old lady’s carriage departed from Chenggu County, arriving in Changjin Prefecture.

They were to stay there for a night before setting off back to Dongan Province the next day.