sbdcsierra Chapter 54 Li Wanbai's Stubbornness
Chapter 54 Li Wanbai's Stubbornness
He then looked at Manager Xu and said, "Uncle Xu, please remember this rule. If any new employees come in the future, be sure to inform them."
Shopkeeper Xu: Yes
Li Shuchen: "This month's profits are high, so as usual, each person will receive a reward of two taels of silver."
After Li Shuchen finished speaking, Manager Xu took the lead in receiving the reward, and everyone else received theirs in turn.
Li Shuchen was pleased to see that they had all listened; finally, she didn't have to waste her breath explaining.
Li Shuchen returned to the Sanbao Hall to check the mission progress.
Please help the inn achieve 'some fame' within the specified time to meet the requirements.
[Happiness value ≥ 500, currently undertaking a mission]
[Profit value 666 ≥ 2 silver, quest in progress]
[Popularity value 66 ≥ 1000, task in progress]
The mission ends at 7 PM on the 18th day of the 8th month of the 9th year of the Purple Star Dynasty.
Li Shuchen calculated the time; there were less than 80 days left, which was quite a lot short. At this pace, it wouldn't be enough to complete the task. He needed to think of a solution.
After waking up in the early morning, Li Shuchen took the grapes to buy a carriage. She should have one too, so it would be more convenient for her to travel back and forth to the estate.
Arrived at the place to sell the horse
Waiter: "Miss, are you looking to buy a horse? All the horses here are ours; you can choose for yourself."
The waiter led Li Shuchen to the stables, where she carefully examined each horse from one end to the other.
A small red pony was grazing with its back to Li Shuchen as he passed by, and then it farted at him.
The reddish-brown pony: "Bu~~~bu~~bu~"
After examining all the horses, only the reddish-brown foal responded to her. Li Shuchen felt they were destined for each other, so she went back to look at her.
When the waiter saw Li Shuchen stop in front of the foal, he stepped forward and explained, "Miss, this horse is only two years and ten months old, not yet three, and cannot be driven. If you are in a hurry, you can choose an adult horse."
Li Shuchen looked at the foal. Although it was small, she figured it wouldn't hurt to raise it; she could wait two months.
Li Shuchen asked the waiter, "Is it male or female?"
The waiter replied, "It's a female colt."
The reddish-brown pony suddenly turned around and looked at Li Shuchen, tossing its head back and hissing.
Li Shuchen looked at it, and it seemed that the colt was somewhat disdainful of her; it had quite a fiery temper.
Then she'd definitely take it back.
Li Shuchen: "How much is this little pony?"
Waiter: "Forty-five taels of silver"
Li Shuchen readily paid the money and said, "I'll leave the colt with you for now, and I'll come back to pick it up before dark."
The waiter carefully collected the money and assured her, "Don't worry, young lady, I'll keep a close eye on it and won't let a single horsehair fall out."
Li Shuchen rented a carriage and rode towards Guozhuang, which was closer than Tianzhuang.
After getting off the carriage, Li Shuchen took the money and walked towards the village, where he happened to see Brother Zhao.
Li Shuchen took out a small wooden box containing the wages belonging to Brother Zhao and his group: "Brother Zhao, this is your wages for the past twenty days, a total of eighty-six taels and seven hundred cash. Please count it."
Zhao Tianchuan clasped his hands in a respectful greeting: "I, Zhao, believe in Miss Li."
He then took the small box
Li Shuchen walked into the kitchen
Granny Fang: "Miss, you're here."
Li Shuchen nodded, took four taels of silver, and handed it to Granny Fang: "This is your wages for twenty days last month."
Granny Fang happily accepted it: "Oh, thank you so much, Miss."
Li Shuchen reviewed the food purchase ledger and found no problems.
Li Shuchen gave her another ten taels of silver: "This is for this month's food expenses."
Granny Fang took it with both hands: "Yes."
Li Shuchen went out and found Uncle Cao again. Uncle Cao was looking after the watermelon seedlings.
Li Shuchen had previously discussed it with Uncle Cao; people with experience in watermelon making were extremely rare, so his wages would be raised to ten taels of silver per month.
Li Shuchen: "Uncle Cao, this is your wages for the past twenty days, a total of six taels and seven hundred cash. Consider the extra as payment for tea."
Uncle Cao accepted the seedling with both hands, beaming, "Thank you so much, Miss. I'll do my best. This seedling will be ready for pollination in ten days. It's quite remarkable; this is the fastest-growing watermelon seedling I've ever seen. Not only fast, but also excellent."
Li Shuchen smiled and said, "I brought these seeds from the south; perhaps they are of good quality."
Uncle Cao nodded: "Maybe."
Li Shuchen then found four more people and gathered them together.
Li Shuchen: "Last month, each of you worked for twenty days, and your wages were five taels and three hundred and fifty copper coins each. Work hard, and I won't treat you unfairly."
Everyone happily accepted the gift, saying, "Thank you, Miss." *4
After having lunch at the orchard, Li Shuchen set off for the farm.
Granny Zhou spotted Li Shuchen from afar and called out, "Miss is here!"
Li Shuchen approached and handed eight taels of silver to Granny Zhou: "This is your wages from last month."
Granny Zhou took the money with both hands: "Miss, this money is incorrect, it should be seven taels of silver."
Li Shuchen: "The farm is growing a lot of vegetables now, and you're all working hard, so your wages have increased to eight taels of silver per month."
Li Shuchen took out another two taels of silver and gave it to her, saying, "This is my reward money from last month."
Granny Zhou kept bowing, saying, "Thank you so much, Miss, thank you so much, Miss."
Dazhuang walked over and said, "Greetings to Miss."
Li Shuchen handed him ten taels of silver directly: "Last month's wages and bonuses."
Da Zhuang accepted it with both hands, grinning, "Thank you, Miss."
Li Shuchen, preoccupied with her little red colt, paid the wages and immediately returned home.
She returned to the place where she bought the horse, returned the carriage, and went to collect her foal.
Li Shuchen held the rope in his hand, but the animal was still not satisfied and kept pulling on the rope backward.
Li Shuchen steadied himself and pulled hard on the rope, seeing who could outmaneuver the other.
And so, after a stubborn standoff of 30 minutes, the reddish-brown foal gave up and took a step forward.
Li Shuchen wins!
Grape clapped her hands and said, "Miss, amazing!"
Li Shuchen patted the horse's head and said, "Don't worry, I won't treat you unfairly."
Li Shuchen bought two large bags of fodder and had them delivered to the 'Happiness Inn'.
Li Shuchen led the foal slowly along the road.
Li Shuchen: "Tell me, what name should I give you? You're so stubborn, how about 'Stubborn Horse'?"
The reddish-brown pony raised its head and hissed in displeasure.
Li Shuchen: "Alright, let's change it, redhead?"
The reddish-brown pony hisses, clearly dissatisfied.
Li Shuchen looked at the tuft of white fur between its eyebrows and said, "Alright, let's change it again, a white one?"
The reddish-brown pony stopped abruptly, refusing to move, and stared at Li Shuchen, as if it wouldn't leave until Li Shuchen had given it a good name.
Li Shuchen quickly and gently stroked its face, coaxing it softly, "Okay, okay, I'll get serious."
Li Shuchen pondered for a moment and then said, "My surname is Li, so you'll take my surname, Li. As for your given name, how about Wanbai, Li Wanbai?"
The reddish-brown foal took a step forward, and Li Shuchen knew it was pleased with the name.
In the backyard of Qiandao Inn, there's an empty stable made of bamboo, perfect for it.
Li Shuchen led Wanbai inside and tied the rope. Just then, the fodder arrived, and Li Shuchen filled the entire trough.
He said, "Eat, eat, eat your fill, and grow tall!"