After dressing as a widow

Niu Da heard that Lin Zhen wanted to solve the problem of living with the girls and brothers first, so he took Lin Zhen and the girls and brothers to the yard that he had hoped for yesterday.

The courtyard is behind Guangshun Lane. Its layout is similar to that of Goufenfang, but it is more dilapidated.

"It's not as good as Guangshun Lane, so the rent is cheap, only one tael or seven dollars a month." Niu Dao said.

Lin Zhen looked at the roof that had slipped down and would definitely leak in rainy days: "These tiles need to be picked up again and the damaged ones replaced. .”

"In addition, ask someone to check the pillars of the house, and replace the rotten ones."

Hearing what he meant, Niu Da decided to rent this place, and said, "Okay, boss, how long shall we rent first?"

"Buy it, it will take a long time in the future," Lin Zhen, who has just made tens of thousands of taels of silver and is not short of money, can't search it, and said, "Let's read what you said yesterday later. Buy that shop if it suits you."

He beckoned to follow behind, some women and brothers who couldn't let go, "This will be where you live from now on, everyone can go in and have a look first, and have a bottom line here, and everyone will be supported by Manager Niu later." Eighty renminbi, to buy daily toiletries, as for the big things like beds, you should pay attention to the design and color, and Steward Niu will pay for it together, and it will be counted together with the money for the toiletries after going to work.”

The girl and brother who came with you looked at me and you, and felt that I was at a loss at the moment, and there was still a glimmer of expectation for my future life.

They don't ask how good they can be, as long as they have enough to eat and wear.

A dozen people walked into the wing room according to Lin Zhen's words, and saw that the yard looked quite spacious, and the walls were made of stone, and the walls were not smooth, but in the future, their things would be put in here and it would become their residence.

So looking at the empty wing room is different.

Satisfied with the yard Niu Da found, Lin Zhen didn't bother, and asked him to talk to the owner and buy it at a reasonable price.

Then I took my daughter and my buddies to Pingchang Street to buy a bed and toiletries.

As the widest street in the state capital with the most shops, Pingchang Street is not very lively in the morning, and the people who open the shops are lazy.

Lin Zhen came out from behind Guangshun Lane with so many people, and many people looked at him. Anyone who saw his face would never forget his face, and the girls and boys following him all had good looks. It's hard not to attract people's attention.

Seeing him, the horse shopkeeper who sells rice came out of the shop quickly: "Boss Lin, good morning, how are the products sold?"

"It's all good, I made some money."

"Boss Lin makes money, and I'll follow suit to make some loose money. What is Boss Lin going to do this trip? Just tell me what's useful, and don't be polite to me!"

The old neighbor next to him was stunned by his approaching posture, good guy, good guy, it must have rubbed shavings on his body, if it sticks to it, it can't be torn off!

But I also understand why Shopkeeper Ma is so rare about Lin Zhen. The business of Shopkeeper Ma’s rice shop in the past month has been almost completely covered by Lin Zhen, and this year, the behavior of people who have cultivated a lot of wasteland to send things to the gate of the Yamen has spread throughout the state capital. Now, seeing Master Zhizhou gaining a firm foothold in Lizhou and doing these things resolutely, even with eyes, you can see that Master Zhizhou is capable and capable of doing things, and the status of this uncle Lin Zhen has also risen accordingly.

Those who bought less Lizhou bonds before are regretting it. If they knew that what Master Zhizhou wanted to do, they would buy more and put a name on Master Zhizhou, and they might rely on it in the future. .

Facing the enthusiastic horse shopkeeper, Lin Zhen said: "Book some beds for the workers in my workshop and buy some things for use. Shopkeeper horse, you are busy with your own affairs."

"There's nothing to be busy. Boss Lin wants to buy a bed. Walk along Pingchang Street. The third one on the right hand side has a good one, and the price is not expensive."

"The pots, cups, and handkerchiefs that are used in daily life are bought in the grocery store opposite his house. There are a lot of things."

Lin Zhen thanked shopkeeper Ma. Although it didn't take much time to find it by himself, the kindness was appreciated.

He said to Shopkeeper Ma: "When I have time, I will invite Shopkeeper Ma and your brother-in-law to have a meal. We will do business together for a long time in the future and make friends."

"Okay, then I'll wait for Boss Lin." Shopkeeper Ma was so happy that he couldn't see his eyes when he smiled.

Lin Zhen led Niu Da, his wife and buddies to the shop shopkeeper Ma mentioned. When the shopkeeper saw so many people, he thought something had happened. It wasn't until Lin Zhen explained his purpose that he hurriedly called the busy family members out to say hello. Guests, personally introduce the beds in the store to Lin Zhen.

"We have silk and satin in our shop, and the stuffing is also high-quality cotton. Take a look at this quilt. The quilt is made of silk. It's most comfortable to cover your body in the cold and cool in this weather."

"And this bed, made of satin, luxurious and elegant."

Lin Zhen said to the shopkeeper: "I bought it for people to use more, cotton is fine."

When the shopkeeper heard this, he immediately put his hands on the quilts next to him: "Then these designs and colors are all the same price, and they are made of good fabrics, and the cotton stuffing is also good."

Lin Zhen touched it with his hands. The quilt was not too thin, but it was just right for the weather in Lizhou. It would be chilly after a rain, and if it was too thin, it would freeze.

As for winter, you can buy another bed and add it together to cover it.

Lin Zhen greeted the cautious girl and brother behind him: "Come and see what kind of suit you like."

The colors of several quilts range from bright to plain, basically satisfying different aesthetics.

The little woman who was the first to talk to Lin Zhen looked at Lin Zhen's hand that was withdrawn from the quilt, and walked over first.

The other girls and brothers also followed, and gradually, the voice in the shop became louder, they were discussing suits with their companions in a low voice, which one is better to choose.

Lin Zhen asked the busy shopkeeper, "Are these bedding available in stock?"

The shopkeeper has done so much business since he opened, he couldn't be in a better mood, and said with a smile: "Fulang, the bedding can be used for several years if you buy a bed, except for the ones that are taken out for everyone to choose, there is no stock, you have to order them Get someone to do it now."

"How many days will it take to make it?"

"I know that Fulang is in a hurry. In three days, I will send the bedding to your house in person."

"Okay." There is no delay for three days, and it is not impossible to live in the No. [-] yard, but there are servants from the nursing home and Zhou Zhengchu there. Lin Zhen moved them to the back yard for the sake of the future.

After buying the bed and the usual supplies, Lin Zhen asked Lu Lu to take them back.

The little woman who was the first to talk to him suddenly walked up to him, knelt down to salute him and looked straight at him, "Boss Lin, my name is Chun Niang."

"In the future, I will work hard for you, so that your hard work will not be in vain."

Lin Zhen looked at her shoulders that seemed to have relaxed a lot, and nodded: "Go."

"Yes." Chunniang returned to the crowd with the washbasin, handkerchief, toothbrush and tooth powder she bought in her hand.

Lin Zhen called the remaining Niu Da: "Let's go, take me to see the shop you fancy."

Niu Da's voice was very soft, "It's in the middle of Pingchang Street, let's go there and walk a few steps back."

Lin Zhen walked ahead, and Niu Da was half a step behind him, not only keeping a certain distance, but also being able to protect him when something happened.

As he walked, Lin Zhen said: "In a few days, it will be the day when the workers pay their wages. The first batch of goods sold well, and the big guys have been busy for so many days. When the time comes, we will set the day for paying wages to the opening day." On that day, give everyone some rewards."

"Not much, twenty essays should be about the same, it's purely fun."

It's not that Lin really can't afford to pay too much, but the bonus depends on the situation, and [-] Wen is just right.

He added: "On the opening day, I will make samples of other things and put them in the shop for people to visit. Lin will still make those things in the future."

"So the boss brought those girls and brothers back to prepare for the workshop later?" Niu Dao said.

Lin Zhen looked at him: "Could it be that you think I just pay money to support them?"

Niu Da: "I've thought about it before." After all, Lin Zhen was a little concerned about these girls and brothers, not only looking for a yard to settle down, but also calling out to buy bedding.

He has so many people under his command that anyone can do this.

Lin Zhen smiled and said, "It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. To keep a man alive, he is not given gold and silver, but his spine."

Just like he used to say to Gu Lin, he wanted Gu Lin to study, not because he wanted Gu Lin to be capable, but when he wanted to do something, he had the confidence and courage to do it.

It's just that I didn't expect that the little boy who was a little tired of studying in the past is now the magistrate in charge of a state.

Niu Da, who has done a lot of things with him, carefully touched the words he said for a while, understood a little, and said: "If the boss is a teacher, he will definitely be able to teach many good people."

"Forget it, forget it," Lin Zhen waved his hand, "I tried it before, and my throat was about to smoke. This job should be left to the truly learned people. My three-legged cat's kung fu will not fool anyone."

Niu Da heard that Lin Zhen had taught others before, and became interested: "Boss, how many students have you taught, how are you doing now?"

"It's not teaching, just let them read the Thousand Characters."

"And counting, there is only one person who really teaches." The others, such as Lin Xiaoyao, Lin Zhuzi, Lin Shitou, Lin Chunxiang, Lin Huaixiang, and Lin Xingxiang, have only taught half of them.

Lin Xiaoyao was eager to learn by herself, and later not only finished the Thousand Character Literature, but also read several books.

Lin Zhuzi, Lin Shitou and the others could only recognize a few words.

Niu Da asked: "Did the only student get admitted to the scholar?"

"Admitted."

Now he is sitting in the state government office, wearing a crimson official robe.

Although Lin Zhen felt that Gu Rin's knowledge had nothing to do with him, it was purely due to his own amazing understanding.