stingy landlady

Chapter 94 Early Cucumbers (2)

Guizhi was the first to jump off the carriage and said to Li Caiban:

"Good morning, Uncle Li! I have some good stuff today! I just don't know if the shopkeeper wants it!"

Li Caiban asked in surprise:

"Guizhi! The cucumbers have arrived?"

Guizhi nodded:

"We picked too many for the first time! Let's weigh the other wild vegetables first! I'll go inside and ask the shopkeeper!"

Purchasing Manager Li: "I've weighed everything first! I think I can get everything this time! The boss is back!"

Gui Hong and Li Cai had already weighed the items. Gui Zhi went directly to Manager Qu. Manager Qu's door was open, and Manager Qu was sitting in his usual spot, looking at the account books. Manager Qu stood to the side, answering every question.

Guizhi knocked on the door, and both of them looked up at her.

"Oh! Guizhi's here! So early today!"

Manager Qu came up to greet them warmly!

Gui Zhi smiled sweetly:

Good morning, Uncle Shopkeeper! Good morning, Uncle Boss!

Master Qu put down the account book, leaned back, and looked at Guizhi:

"When did you change how you address me? You don't call me Uncle Qu anymore?"

"Hehe! It's been so long since I've seen Uncle Qu! I was afraid you'd forgotten me."

"You little rascal! I might forget anyone, but I can't forget you! Your shopkeeper uncle has said so many good things about you! What nice things did he bring you today?"

"Uncle Qu is so lucky! We delivered the first batch of cucumbers we picked today! There are over a hundred pounds of them! I didn't even eat a single one! They were all delivered!"

Guizhi pretended to look aggrieved.

Manager Qu and Master Qu burst into laughter at the same time!

"Guizhi, oh Guizhi! You did the same thing the first time you delivered the bok choy, and now you're doing it again with the cucumbers! That little rascal!"

Gui Zhi solemnly explained:

"I wouldn't dare steal a bite! Uncles! There are so many people in my family. If I eat one, all my sisters and I will have to try it. And then what about my parents, grandparents, and everyone else? They'll have to try some too!"

If I steal some food, will the others who are working also steal some? They can just pick the good stuff, wipe it off, and eat it. I can't let that start!

"That makes sense! Second brother, why don't you go take a look? Have someone wash a few and bring them over so we can try them out!"

Manager Qu nodded and left.

"Uncle Qu, we've planted quite a lot of vegetables this time! The first harvest of cucumbers alone weighed over 100 jin (50 kg). From now on, we'll harvest every two days, and we can only harvest more, not less!"

Unless they close the farm in a little over a month! But I reckon the cucumbers will be on the market by then!

"Guizhi! Don't worry, as long as other people's cucumbers haven't hit the market, Uncle Qu will take them all! Uncle Qu won't lie to you, you can't get them here, I'll take them all to the county town, or even the prefectural city!"

Even if only a few individuals produce a small quantity of cucumbers, as long as they don't grow them in large quantities, we can still sell the exclusive batch!

Guizhi was delighted to hear this, "Then I'll take advantage of Uncle Qu's help!"

"Guizhi! No wonder you're considered our restaurant's lucky star!"

"Hey? Tell me, how's your calligraphy practice going? I heard your shopkeeper gave you another set of the Four Treasures of the Study!"

Guizhi hurriedly said in a flattering manner:

"Uncle Qu! I can write my name now! It's just not very neat! I still need to practice! My family built a new house, and my two older sisters and I moved in yesterday! Now that we each have our own room, we finally have a chance to calm down and practice our handwriting!"

"Oh? You're building a big house?"

"Yes! It's all thanks to Uncle Qu that we were able to build it!"

"Is it finished? Haven't your parents moved in yet?"

"It's finished! My dad said that once the gate is installed, we'll consult an auspicious date, hold a banquet, and then they can officially move in!"

"Okay! Send a message when the time comes, and I'll go to congratulate you on your housewarming if I have time! If I can't come back, please have your shopkeeper uncle go to congratulate you on your new home!"

"That's wonderful! If my parents knew that Uncle Qu and Uncle Shopkeeper would condescend to go out for drinks, they would definitely not be able to sleep!"

"Guizhi! Are you praising me or insulting me? Something doesn't sound right to me."

Guizhi nodded hurriedly:

"Uncle Qu! I'm praising you! I didn't explain it clearly! I'm so happy and excited that I can't sleep! Hehe!"

"I knew Guizhi shouldn't have been insulting me! Hehe!"

A refreshing cucumber scent wafted over, and both Qu Dongjia and Guizhi turned their gazes to the tray in Manager Qu's hands.

Manager Qu held the tray of cucumbers in both hands and thoughtfully placed a dish of sauce on it.

The tray was placed on the table, and Manager Qu took a handkerchief from somewhere and handed it to Master Qu, who then wiped his hands.

"Second Brother! Get Guizhi a handkerchief to wipe her hands. Let's have a taste first. Guizhi, come on, let's eat in this room, no one will see us!"

As Guizhi walked forward, she deliberately asked:

"Uncle Qu won't deduct my pay, will he?"

"Hahaha! You little stingy one! It's just a few cucumbers! Uncle Qu is treating you! He won't deduct any money!"

The three of them were in a great mood after eating the cucumber.

Manager Qu took the tray away, and Guizhi was about to take her leave when Manager Qu called her back:

"Guizhi, wait a minute!"

As she spoke, she took out an enamel floral jewelry box from the cabinet behind her.

He gestured for Guizhi to open it and take a look.

"Guizhi! Uncle Qu gave this to you, open it and take a look!"

Guizhi curiously opened it and found a set of pure silver jewelry! There were hairpins, earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet.

Guizhi looked up and asked Qu Dongjia:

"Uncle Qu! This is too valuable! I can't accept it!"

Mr. Qu smiled:

"This child! Uncle Qu isn't short of money. You're our restaurant's lucky star! Uncle Qu can't give too much, but he can't leave without giving anything at all, right? Here you go!"

Manager Qu also came in and said to Guizhi:

"This is a reward from your employer! Go thank me! Hurry up and put it away!"

Before Guizhi could speak, Qu Dongjia handed over another box.

"Guizhi! These are for you and your sisters to wear as toys, given to you by my wife! Since you call me uncle, you all understand the principle of not refusing a gift from an elder, right? Take them!"

Guizhi looked at Master Qu, then at Manager Qu, and both of them gestured for her to accept the money.

"Thank you, Uncle Qu! I'll accept it! I need to go find my grandpa and the others now!"

"go Go!"

When Guizhi came out, she saw the old man sitting in the carriage with a gloomy face, looking angry.

Guizhi called out, "Grandpa!"

The old man said, "Yes! Get in the car quickly! The horse has been hungry all morning!"

His eyes glanced at the bundle in Guizhi's arms. Shopkeeper Qu kindly wrapped the two boxes with cloth, so all that could be seen were two boxes, but it was impossible to tell what was inside.

Guizhi looked at Guihong, who gestured for them to get in the car first.

The two sisters had just gotten into the carriage when it started moving!

The cassia branch softly asked the red cassia:

"Second sister! What's wrong with Grandpa? He seems angry?"

Gui Hong shook her head, indicating that she did not know.

"He was all smiles at first! But he got upset when he saw the money for the cucumbers! He's probably angry!"

How much did you make from selling the cucumbers?

"The bill came to ten coins per jin. A total of one hundred and twenty-five jin, which is one tael, two mace, and fifty coins!" Gui Hong said excitedly!