N-A-A Chapter 229 Sneaking into the store
Chapter 229 Sneaking into the store
Ganmei Yifang's business is deteriorating, not because of Liu Bei's influence.
People sent by Liu Bei will only stop people who are applying for jobs as waiters or part-time workers, but will not stop customers.
It is true that in today's war, ordinary people do not buy new clothes at all, but the wealthy landlords only buy luxurious clothes.
Ganmei's clothing shop makes clothing for ordinary people, so it is now in danger of going bankrupt.
Yuan Tan said pleasantly, "Is your shop owner's name Ganmei?"
"Not bad." The girl said cautiously.
"Ask her to come out and meet her," Yuan Tan said.
The girl became more vigilant, "What are you going to do?"
Yuan Tan smiled and said: "Don't be nervous, we are here to apply for jobs."
The girl was relieved when she heard this, but she was also depressed at the same time. She snorted, "We're hiring one person here, not two."
Yuan Tan is naturally very understanding of the people's sentiments and said: "Now that the war is in chaos, the two of us don't expect anything. We just need to take care of food and shelter. You and I are in good health and can endure hardships and stand hard work."
a while.
The girl appeared in the backyard, and the sound of the loom came from the room. When she walked in, there were three other women, one was weaving, one was tailoring, and the other was designing.
"Sister, there are two people outside applying for long-term employment."
Gan Mei temporarily stopped her design work, sighed and said, "Xiao Lan'er, go tell them that we are not recruiting anymore."
Xiao Lan'er naturally knew the reason and said happily: "They said, no wages, just food and accommodation."
Ganmei was moved when she heard this.
At this time, the other two girls also put down their work.
Xiaoju said: "Sister, there are some physical jobs that we simply can't do."
Another girl, Xiaolu, said: "Yes, sister, my arms are still sore now. I'm afraid that I won't be able to sew clothes after two days. Also, we have to go out of the city to collect materials. I'm so scared." ."
Ganmei thought for a while and realized that men did need to do some of the hard work in the store, and then walked out.
In the store.
Ganmei sighed deeply when she saw the deserted situation. But these are beyond her control, and she can only blame this cannibalistic world.
The four girls were all panicked when they saw Dian Wei.
Yuan Tan said hurriedly: "Sisters, don't be afraid. He was born with this appearance. In fact, he is a very shy boy."
Dian Wei: I'll go and compile it. Prime Minister, you continue to compile it.
Yuan Tan kicked Dian Wei.
Dian Wei then remembered his previous instructions and recited: "Yes, I am only eighteen years old. Due to years of suffering, I look much older."
After saying that, he blushed.
Ganmei was still much simpler after all, and said, "Where are you from?"
Yuan Tan said: "We are farmers at the foot of Mount Tai. We were robbed by the remnants of the Yellow Turbans. Our family members died and we fled here." After saying this, he became sad.
Ganmei observed the words and said, "I see you are also quite talkative. What did you do before?"
"I teach." Yuan Tan said in a low voice.
As a teacher, it can really shorten the distance between you and others.
"You really don't want wages?" Xiao Laner asked.
"Yes, I am satisfied if I have something to eat now."
Xiaolu frowned and said, "Are you good eaters?"
Dian Wei was furious. What the hell, a woman has so many things to do. She doesn’t even need her wages, so she still cares about how much she can eat?
Yuan Tan kicked him and said, "A total of half a catty of grain a day will be enough."
The three girls counted on their fingers. If it was half a catty for one person, they would have to weigh it, but if it was half a catty for two people. All eyes are looking at Ganmei.
Gan Mei sighed, feeling that Yuan Tan was an honest man. After all, even half a kilogram of grain is not enough for most people, let alone these two tall and sturdy men.
"Sister, they are just tough-looking, but in fact they are all honest people. If there are any who take the initiative to ask for half a catty, just accept them. They can also be used as bodyguards to scare people."
"Yes, yes, but half a catty is still too much. Hey, can you reduce it by one or two more? I only have one or two meals per meal." Xiaolu shouted.
For Yuan Tan, eating is just an excuse. It doesn't matter, but he must pretend to be in pain.
So Dian Wei was shocked, the prime minister must be the best actor.
Ganmei felt very sorry to see this, and said: "Add one or two to half a catty. If you can, you can stay and try it for one month. It's not that I mean to embarrass you. I really don't know if I will do it next month." Not anymore.”
Yuan Tan suddenly felt that Ganmei was really grand. She was worthy of being the person who presided over Liu Bei's inner house in history. If not for her bad background, she would have been the queen of Shu Han long ago.
"Deal." He said simply.
Ganmei stood up and walked inside, "Xiao Lan'er, tell them what to do."
"it is good."
After Ganmei left, Xiao Laner looked like a hostess, pointed at Dian Wei and said: "Follow me to the back door to work. Seeing that you are quite smart, just stand at the counter in front. Here is the price list. You should familiarize yourself with it first." You are familiar with it. When someone comes, just call me to deal with it. You don’t know anything now, so don’t receive customers by yourself, so as not to ruin the business."
"Here." Yuan Tan saluted and signaled to Dian Wei that he must be obedient. If not, he would turn around and say hello.
Dian Wei was depressed, thinking to himself, I, Dian Wei, am a famous general and a powerful person in the world, but now I am being called around by a girl.
Yuan Tan was the only one left in the store. He was holding a price list. The clothes here were quite simple and he could compare them one by one by looking at their names.
After walking around, I realized that Ganmei was in business for the poor. Think about it, Ganmei is a poor person, how could he be in the business of a wealthy family.
The wealthy families were well-dressed and well-fed, and all they wore were silks and satins. The value of just one pound of silks and satins was worth Ganmei's entire property.
And looking outside, the people passing by were not only shabbily dressed, but also covered with patches. Some of the patches could not be put on, but they were still wearing them. If it was a peaceful and prosperous time, I would buy a new piece of clothing during the holidays. In today's world, it is common to find a piece of clothing that has not been sold for more than ten years.
It’s not easy for Ganmei’s store to persist until now.
From the situation of this grassroots industry, we can also see that Liu Bei's governance is just like that. He had to rely on the gentry, so the more troubled the times, the greater the gap between the rich and the poor. Therefore, regardless of the wealth in Xuzhou, it is supported by the large families, not by the prosperity of the common people.
In other words, the people here are no different from other poor places.
night.
"You two can just live in the store. If you want to go to the backyard, you have to report it first and get permission before you can enter. This is your dinner. Eat it. Remember to watch the door at night."
Xiao Laner threw down a basket and left, thinking that she no longer had to watch the door. It was so scary.
Dian Wei opened the rags of the bamboo basket. There were only two pancakes and a jar of water inside, and said, "Prime Minister, how about my subordinates go out and buy you a roast chicken?"
Yuan Tan shook his head, "Let's hold on for two days. What's going on? You can't bear this little pain?"
Dian Wei hurriedly said: "How can it be possible? Even if I don't eat or drink for half a month, my subordinates won't complain. It's just a pain for you, Prime Minister. I have never suffered like this."