kvmb Chapter 156 Inspecting the Accounts
Chapter 156 Inspecting the Accounts
Ying Wuyou gently reached out and picked up the thick ledger from the table. She slowly turned to the first page and began to read it carefully. Her gaze followed the dense numbers and words on the page. Time passed second by second. Finally, Ying Wuyou closed the last page and let out a long sigh of relief.
She looked up at Zhu Xiaozhu, who was standing slightly nervously to the side, a smile playing on her lips, and said softly, "You've done a great job. Your work performance has been outstanding lately. Keep it up and keep it up! From now on, you'll receive 20% of the total profits. Do you have any objections or suggestions regarding this distribution?"
Upon hearing Ying Wuyou's words, Zhu Xiaozhu was overwhelmed with an indescribable sense of gratitude and joy. His eyes widened as he gazed at the beautiful and intelligent woman before him, tears welling in his eyes. His voice trembled slightly, choked with emotion, as he said, "Miss, you have always been incredibly kind to me, you could say you have given me a second life. What I have done is merely my duty; I dare not ask for any more."
Hearing Zhu Xiaozhu's answer, Ying Wuyou couldn't help but laugh. She shook her head and said earnestly, "Xiaozhu, it's precisely because you've done such an excellent job that I've decided to give you the corresponding reward and share. And in the future, if others make contributions to us, as long as they do a good enough job, I will also give them the rewards they deserve in the same way. This is what they call 'you reap what you sow.' So don't refuse it. Just accept this reward that belongs to you and then wholeheartedly do your job well."
After hearing Ying Wuyou's explanation, Zhu Xiaozhu felt as if the clouds had parted and the sun had shone through. He nodded vigorously and said firmly, "Thank you for your kindness and trust, Miss. I understand! I will definitely work harder in the future and will never let you down!"
Ying Wuyou nodded in satisfaction, a gentle smile returning to her face. She continued, "Well, there's one more thing. From now on, when you talk to me, please don't refer to yourself as 'this humble person' anymore. There's no need for such formality between us. Just address each other as 'you' or 'I'."
Zhu Xiaozhu gazed into Ying Wuyou's sincere and expectant eyes. He read a firm trust in her gaze, so he straightened his chest and solemnly said, "Thank you for your trust, Miss! Rest assured, I promise you that I will run this feed mill and pig farm well and will not let you down!"
Ying Wuyou nodded slightly in agreement, then earnestly encouraged him, "Xiaozhu, I believe in your abilities. However, if you encounter any difficulties, feel free to come to me. Don't try to handle it all alone."
Receiving such encouraging words, Zhu Xiaozhu nodded happily in agreement. Then, filled with confidence and a sense of mission, he turned and left.
After Zhu Xiaozhu disappeared from sight, Ying Wuyou paused briefly before heading towards the affiliated primary school of the Great Qin Royal Academy. She arrived just as the students were breaking time. The campus was bustling with activity, filled with the sounds of children laughing and playing.
Ying Wuyou skillfully navigated the crowd and went straight to the teachers' office, where she found Zhao You. Zhao You was engrossed in organizing teaching materials when she suddenly sensed someone standing before her. Looking up, she saw it was Ying Wuyou. She quickly stood up and respectfully bowed.
Seeing this, Ying Wuyou smiled and waved his hand, indicating that Zhao You did not need to be so polite, and asked directly, "Master Zhao, I wonder how many characters our students can recognize?"
Zhao You pondered for a moment, then confidently replied, "Reporting to Miss, after this period of dedicated teaching, the vast majority of children now recognize more than 500 characters."
Hearing this reassuring answer, Ying Wuyou nodded in satisfaction and continued to ask, "Hmm, not bad, not bad. So, besides learning to read, how are they progressing in arithmetic?"
Zhao You replied without hesitation, "As for arithmetic, most children have a solid grasp of the most basic addition and subtraction and can use them proficiently."
Ying Wuyou nodded slightly and said slowly, "Yes, after these children have all learned to read, we will recruit another batch. We will still provide them with two meals a day. There will be no age limit for this recruitment. Our school will provide students with all the necessary supplies such as writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones. The courses taught will still only be literacy and simple arithmetic."
Upon hearing this, Zhao You quickly nodded and replied, "Yes, Miss. I will certainly follow your instructions."
Ying Wuyou nodded in satisfaction, then added, "Well, if there is a shortage of manpower, the three of you can consider recruiting some literate people to teach."
Zhao You replied respectfully, "Yes, Miss, please rest assured. I will do my best and will never fail to live up to your expectations."
Ying Wuyou smiled and nodded in agreement, then said, "Yes, you all must do your best. Therefore, starting this month, each of your monthly wages will be increased by one tael of silver. I hope you can continue to maintain this enthusiasm."
Zhao You was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly curtsied to express his gratitude. Ying Wuyou then carefully gave Zhao You several more instructions before turning and slowly leaving the school, leaving Zhao You to happily begin preparing for the follow-up matters.
Next, Ying Wuyou headed to the First Pavilion of the Great Qin Dynasty. This towering pavilion, with its magnificent presence, was a major landmark in the capital city.
Stepping inside, Ying Wuyou went straight to the accounting room and began to carefully examine the accounts. She flipped through the ledgers page by page, her eyes sharp, not missing a single detail. After a thorough check, a satisfied smile appeared on her face.
Ying Wuyou was generous with his praise for the outstanding work performance of Li Ran and the other staff members, giving them full recognition and encouragement: "I have seen your hard work, and you have done a great job! I hope you can continue your efforts and make this Qin Dynasty's No. 1 Restaurant even better!" After saying that, Ying Wuyou personally presented generous rewards to those who had made outstanding contributions and deserved to be commended.
After leaving the First Building of Qin, Ying Wuyou hurried to the Qin Bank. It was bustling with people and business was booming. Upon entering the bank, Ying Wuyou first inquired about recent business from the manager, and then began to review the accounts.
She furrowed her brows at times and nodded slightly at others, clearly assessing the bank's operations in her mind. After reviewing everything, Ying Wuyou smiled and said to the manager and tellers, "Everyone has done an excellent job lately, which is commendable! Keep up the good work, and our Great Qin Bank will surely flourish!" Hearing Ying Wuyou's words, everyone felt greatly encouraged and full of energy.
Finally, Ying Wuyou arrived at Da Qin Beauty Hall. The shop was beautifully decorated and filled with fragrant aromas, attracting many customers. Ying Wuyou browsed the accounts with great interest, observing the busy figures of the shopkeeper and staff.
A moment later, she put down the ledger and addressed the crowd, "Judging from the accounts, our Da Qin Beauty Hall is doing quite well! This is all thanks to everyone's hard work. Here, I want to especially commend the manager and all the service staff. It is because of your warm and thoughtful service that our business is so booming!" Those who were praised beamed with pride and joy, and all expressed their determination to work even harder and live up to Ying Wuyou's expectations.