mtlumby2d Chapter 313 Shen Huai'en's good intentions
Chapter 313 Shen Huai'en's good intentions
The angrier Shen Nanzhi got, the calmer he became. He would not yell or scream, as venting impotent anger was too harmful to his health.
Shen Qingshan became even more nervous, "Nanzhi, if you are not satisfied, wait for him to come back and let your uncle cancel it for you. He said he will never force you.
But this time, the matter is of great importance, and he also wants to let the elders know that he has a girl he likes and arrange a marriage for her, so that the elders can feel more at ease. It is also a temporary solution.
My cousin really couldn't persuade him, he knelt down and begged me, so I couldn't refuse."
Shen Nanzhi was speechless. It was useless to vent his anger on his uncle now. Shen Huai'en was a scheming man, but he was also willing to sacrifice his reputation. He gave such a large betrothal gift, knelt down to beg for mercy, and talked about how pitiful he was. His uncle originally wanted to match him with her, but he was manipulated by Shen Huai'en and the marriage was settled.
"Now that things have come to this, there is no need for you to blame yourself. If I don't want to, a marriage contract doesn't mean anything."
Shen Qingshan was annoyed, "In fact, my cousin regretted it after the engagement. Nanzhi, you are not an ordinary girl. You have your own ideas, you are smart and capable. You will definitely be cautious about marriage. You don't need my cousin to make the decision for you."
He now doesn't understand why he agreed to Shen Huai'en last night without thinking.
"By the way, he also wrote you a letter explaining and apologizing, but I forgot about it in my haste."
Shen Nanzhi read the letter and became less angry. "He knew he was going too far and that a marriage contract would be useless to me, but he still did it. He wanted me to remember him and wait for him.
What is he thinking? He still doesn't understand me, and I'm not in love, so what am I waiting for him to do? "
Shen Nanzhi tore up the letter directly, "It's okay, Desheng's wedding is coming soon, cousin, go back and get busy."
"It's your uncle who has let you down. Don't worry, if he dares to come back in the future, your uncle and the whole village will support you."
Shen Nanzhi smiled and said, "Okay, scare him to death, let him bully my cousin for being soft-hearted, set a trap for him, and then we'll break his legs."
"Yes, he was the one who set me up, otherwise how could I have cheated my niece?"
"Don't be angry, cousin. I'll ask the kitchen to make you something to eat. Don't get upset in this cold weather."
Shen Qingshan had no appetite. Shen Nanzhi tried to persuade him for a while, then he ate a bowl of noodles and left.
Shen Nanzhi went to check out the shops in the county and found that they were vacant, so she could do any business she wanted.
The five-room shop looks very impressive and is worth five thousand taels of silver. It is a great place that cannot be bought with money and can be passed on to future generations.
The shop owners around saw her standing at the door and came to inquire about the news: "Miss Shen, do you like these shops? I don't know who bought them. They used to run a jewelry store, but suddenly the owner changed and it closed down. We can't be so willful in our small business. How much money would we lose if we closed the shop for a day?"
Shen Nanzhi's heart moved, and he asked, "You run a silver shop? Have you moved the goods?"
"I'm not sure about that. I didn't see them moving."
Shen Nanzhi thanked him, left from the main entrance, went around to the back street, took out the key to the back door, and entered the store.
The backyard was empty. It used to be the craftsmen's workshop. There were also a few rooms for apprentices to live in.
There are tall elm trees and a well in the yard, which is a perfect place.
When she entered the store, she found that the goods were all there. On the counter in the middle was a complete set of phoenix crowns. It was the first time she had seen such a beautiful phoenix crown, which was comparable to a work of art.
There are nine Dong pearls as big as pigeon eggs. The largest one in the middle is as big as a chicken egg. These Dong pearls are priceless.
Not to mention the rubies adorning the phoenix crown, which brightened up the dim room and made it look extremely gorgeous.
The phoenix crown is a complete set, and it also comes with 68 accessories including a necklace, bracelets, rings, etc. This set of phoenix crown can be worn by the queen.
"Shen Huai'en, do you think I can forgive you like this?"
There is no doubt that this phoenix crown was prepared for her as an engagement gift.
Shen Nanzhi's heart was shamefully moved. No girl could refuse such precious jewelry. Priceless was not enough to describe its preciousness.
Shen Nanzhi had seen countless luxurious jewels in his previous life, but they were nothing compared to these phoenix crowns that were like works of art.
With a wave of his hand, he put it directly into the space. He still remembered the grudge and accepted the thing without delay. Even if he would not wear it, it was pleasing to the eyes just looking at it.
Shen Nanzhi checked the store's inventory. There would be no delay in opening the business. All he needed to do was find a good manager and clerks, and he could open the store and make money.
It has to be said that apart from leaving without saying goodbye and scheming to arrange a marriage for Shen Qingshan, Shen Huai'en has left too much for Shen Nanzhi. Even for a noble family, giving out so many things is not a small amount.
Shen Nanzhi was hit by his combination of punches and felt complicated. It was already dark when she returned home, and she didn't expect that there were guests waiting for her.
"You are……"
The customer looked familiar, an old man with a friendly smile and a bit of business-like manner. He said respectfully, "Miss Shen, did you buy the store on the street?"
"Yes, how did you know? The title deed is indeed in my hands."
"I am the shopkeeper of Fengxiang Silver Shop. I have worked in this shop for half my life. Suddenly the owner changed. Doesn't this mean I am unemployed?
The person who bought the silver shop said that if it is reopened, it will be up to you, Miss Shen, to make the decision. I am taking the liberty to ask you. If you still need a manager, I will recommend myself and be willing to serve you."
Shen Nanzhi pursed her lips. The people are already there. Is it interesting to do something like this?
But she would not go against the money, so she took out the key and said, "The shopkeeper, you are here just in time. Let's reopen tomorrow. I will go over to check the accounts and count the warehouse."
"Well, good, good, then can the original accountant, buddy, silversmith come back?"
"It's business as usual."
The shopkeeper was happy. If he became unemployed when he was old, he would just be eating idle meals and waiting to die at home. No one would hire him at such an old age.
"My surname is Qiu, and my given name is Ming. You can just call me Old Qiu."
"Manager Qiu, just focus on your work. I won't interfere in the affairs of the silver shop, but the accounts must be clear. If anyone thinks I'm easy to deceive and embezzles the silver from the shop, then we'll see you in jail."
"No, don't worry, young lady. The people in the shop were all promoted by me, and they are all trustworthy. It's just that the accountant needs to be reassigned by you. The original accountant has resigned before, and will leave as soon as the handover is completed."
The accountant is a key person in a shop. He is usually a confidant of the owner and supervises the shopkeeper. Shen Nanzhi needs to arrange this himself.
"I see."
Shen Nanzhi was thinking about the candidate for the accounting position. It was a bit difficult as none of her subordinates knew how to manage accounts.