Chu Jiang chuckled, "Manager Gao, even though you talk a lot, I donât dislike it. After all, if you werenât sincere, you wouldnât have talked so much with us."
Gao Yunli: "..." Is this praise or criticism?
"Even though I am quite good at reading, I am certain that I donât want to lead a frugal life. I want to drink the best tea in Great Chu, eat the finest fruits in Great Chu, live in a big house, build a large dressing room, and not be impeached, not worry about having my achievements stolen, or be subjected to petty grievances."
Gao Yunli couldnât help but laugh upon hearing this, "You cheeky guy, your goal is quite clear."
"Exactly, so since Aunt has presented the opportunity, if I donât seize it, I will regret it for the rest of my life. I hope Manager Gao will offer guidance in the future. Rest assured, once a teacher, always a teacher; even if I surpass you in skill later, I will still honor you properly."
"You cheeky guy..." Gao Yunli never expected that Chu Jiang could turn potentially offensive words into compliments.
"Not bad, with that sweet mouth of yours, youâre suited for business." Gao Yunli nodded, then added a note of caution, "But, youâve got a lot to learn, youngster. Since youâre taking me as your master, the first thing I must tell you is that the lady has said, even if you are Chu family members, you must abide by the rules while working at the shop. If you make a mistake, youâll be dealt with according to the rules, though there will be some preferential treatment because youâre from the Chu family."
"Does Master, now that you are a manager, also need to follow these rules?"
"Of course, itâs said that everyone is treated equally."
Chu Jiang smiled and said, "Thatâs good. Since Master follows the rules, how can a disciple not follow them?"
"Besides, itâs clever of Aunt. Isnât it convenient for me to manage the long-term laborers as a manager in the future?"
"You cheeky guy." Gao Yunli chuckled. He had to admit that he was very optimistic and satisfied with Chu Jiang. Just a single sentence could make those with grievances look ashamed, which is quite a skill.
"Alright, if anyone else wants to work, come to me and fill out an application."
A teenager asked, "Manager Gao, can we work and study at the same time?"
"You can work part-time and study, but technically, thatâs just short-term work without a basic monthly salary. Itâs calculated by the hour, and the wages are low." Such requests are quite common. After all, even among the Chu family, not everyone has a solid financial background. Those sent to the capital are generally those of good character, but many wish to ease their familyâs burdens.
Gao Yunli had encountered this before, so he wasnât surprised and was even accustomed to it.
"Thank you, Manager Gao." Several students saluted him with cupped hands.
"No need to thank me. Making a living with your skills and earning some pocket money is a good thing, just like earning by copying books." Gao Yunli was quite optimistic about these students.
After all, noble family youngsters tend to have some arrogance. Even though the Chu family is new in stature, they are still above him in status. Having such a practical mindset is indeed rare.
However, it was apparent that Gao Yunli was happy too early.
He quickly recruited three students.
The next day, he sent people to pick them up from the residence and accept corresponding training.
In less than half a month.
A shop called Yonghe Glazed Mirror opened.
And Ye Muyu sent people to deliver reading glasses to the Old Madams or Old Masters of over a dozen noble residences in the capital.