Logically speaking, Zuo Yucui, an aunt, should not be so stubborn.
Chu Yunli has this confidence because Zuo Yucui is a smart person. When she left the restaurant, she was willing to be a concubine. It’s not that she didn’t know that being a concubine was difficult, but that she had already been with Ai before entering the house.
In the three chapters of Hua Ming's Covenant, the two of them signed a contract.
Zuo Yucui is called his concubine, but she is actually his steward. After joining the house, she will receive monthly wages. Moreover, if one day Zuo Yucui wants to leave, or if Ai Huaming doesn't need her, the two of them can hit it off immediately.
The two were separated, and the reward was a shop under Ai Huaming's name.
In Zuo Yucui's view, this deed leaves enough room for her to escape. She is a country girl who was sold to work as a waiter in a restaurant. If she can finally get a shop and become her own boss, it will be better than marrying the man who spends her days in flowers.
Working as a steward in the building is already a good way out.
The master and servant were about to leave one after another, but Ai Huaming chased them out: "Yucui, no matter how busy you are, you should observe the ceremony first. Brother and the others are all here, you..."
Chu Yunli's face was cold: "We are all masters, and I am just a concubine. It doesn't matter whether I am here or not."
Ai Huaming was disgraced and looked unhappy: "This is Liyang's big day. Do you have to make a fuss today? I know you are unhappy about asking for a memorial tablet, but don't forget your identity.
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Chu Yunli was amused and asked: "What is my identity?"
Ai Huaming frowned: "You are not a wife!"
"Yes!" Chu Yunli nodded: "I always remember that I am your chief steward."
Ai Huaming looked a little uncomfortable. He did say that at the beginning, but one time after he was drunk, he walked into Zuo Yucui's room. Zuo Yucui resisted at that time, but the woman was not strong enough after all.
There is a reality of husband and wife.
Zuo Yucui didn't make a fuss, but just asked him for a shop again. After that, he often went to her room to spend the night.
"Yucui, go there first, and you can leave later."
Chu Yunli crossed his arms: "I can go if you want, as long as you give me another shop."
Ai Huaming was stunned for a moment: "This..."
Seeing his hesitation, Chu Yunli interrupted him and said, "If you don't want to, forget it."
"I'll give it!" Ai Huaming agreed.
When Chu Yunli opens his mouth, he knows that his wish will come true. Ai Huaming is the second son of the family, and the family has not yet been separated. All the business in the family is managed by his eldest brother, and the rest of the family can receive a set monthly payment from the accounting office.
Of course, you can also choose to help in your own shop. Before Ai Huaming met her, he was a steward.
After meeting her, Ai Huaming begged Zuo Yucui to take over a shop from his mother. The business got better and better. With Ai's backing, he got a lot of advantages. Now he has two four-story restaurants and
There are more than ten ordinary shops, and all of them have been purchased.
Zuo Yucui did not dare to say that Ai Huaming's situation was all due to herself, but all the incoming and outgoing goods, or the styles and types of goods, were all decided by her alone. As for Ai Huaming, most of them didn't care.
Occasionally I would have a fit, so I would usually ask a few gentlemen to check the accounts.
Zuo Yucui never falsified her accounts. She was able to see her identity clearly. From the beginning, she wanted the same shop she had when she left Ai's house, and did not want more. Later, Ai Huaming bullied her.
She wanted to leave at that time, but Ai Huaming apologized repeatedly and was willing to make amends. After much consideration, she agreed to stay.
He didn't bother with those shops at all, he had no worries about food and clothing, and everyone who saw him would praise him for his genius. Once this man was rich, everyone became generous, and Ai Huaming was the same.
Chu Yunli asked for a cosmetics shop. The shop's business was average, but the location was good and it was worth a lot of money. Ai Huaming hesitated for a moment, but agreed.
So, the two of them returned to the main hall, and the memorial tablet was placed where she had just been sitting. The tea ceremony between Ai Liyang and his wife had come to an end. Seeing her coming in, everyone looked over.
With the memory, Chu Yunli was finally able to figure out who was in this room.
The Ai family is very wealthy, and Mr. Ai has six children, all of whom are married. Ai Huaming is a direct descendant, and his son is getting married. Except for Mrs. Ai, who is heavy and unable to come over, almost everyone is there, including the head of the Ai family.
The head of the Ai family has always been kind to Zuo Yucui, not because of Zuo Yucui's appearance, but because of her abilities. Just now he had seen that the newcomer was deliberately trying to make Zuo Yucui look bad, but the third brother was still helping him, so he couldn't figure it out
, as the head of the family, he hopes that his younger brothers can live well, especially since they are biological brothers from the same mother, so he should pay more attention to it. He said loudly: "Liyang, I should give your aunt a cup of tea. She
These years have been very hard, and if you stay with her, if you can learn even five points, it will be enough for you to use throughout your life."
Such high praise in front of all the masters of the Ai family shows how much he values Zuo Yucui.
Asking Ai Liyang to respect an aunt, he couldn't do it, but the uncle said that he still had to give her face. He walked up to Chu Yunli and took the tea cup from the maid's hand: "Auntie drinks tea, you take care of her.
Dad worked hard and we all remember it in our hearts."
The tea is good, but the words don't sound right.
Zuo Yucui originally agreed to come back with Ai Huaming, not to serve him. Even if the two got married a few years later, she was not keen on competing for favors and their relationship was not close. Apart from Ai Huaming, she
Besides her, there are four or five maids.
Anyway, apart from Zuo Yucui, there are no wives or concubines on the surface. At first glance, Zuo Yucui seems to be quite favored, but everyone in the Ai family knows what's going on. Rather than saying that Ai Huaming dotes on her, it can't be said that he dotes on her.
The essence of business.
But what Ai Liyang said directly erased Zuo Yucui's achievements over the years and described her as an Israeli concubine.
Zuo Yucui knew that someone would say this as early as the day she chose this path, so she was not angry about it. Chu Yunli smiled, reached out to take the tea, and her eyes were meaningful: "You don't need to remember, I didn't pay in vain.
I already got what I wanted.”
Ai Liyang's face stiffened slightly, and his daughter-in-law Chang said: "Auntie, you are my concubine, and you should take care of your father with peace of mind. For the rest, there is no need for a female prostitute."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the room was stagnant, the head of the Ai family frowned, and most of the people looked like they were watching a good show.
Chu Yunli looked sideways at Ai Huaming: "Is this what you mean?"
of course not.
Zuo Yucui is only in her early thirties this year and is full of energy. Two days ago, she was discussing starting a porcelain business. The shop under Ai Huaming's name itself needs a lot of porcelain, restaurants and powder shops, including teahouses and even medicine shops.
I need porcelain. I used to buy it from other shops. No matter how cheap it was, people would still make a profit on the price difference.
With this porcelain shop, not to mention the profit of the shop itself, the original business can save a lot of expenses.
For such a calculating and capable person, Ai Huaming wished he could let her work for another thirty years!
"No, she doesn't know about our family situation, and besides, she doesn't mean it."
Chu Yunli seemed to be comforted and nodded: "I hope so."
After finishing the sentence, Chu Yunli paused, and then said: "I still remember the words we made an appointment with. If one day you don't need me anymore, you can tell me directly. We have been in love for so many years.
, we don’t have to force each other.”
Ai Huaming's face darkened.
Chu Yunli knew what he meant. Men all hope that women in this world will love them and love them to death. Zuo Yucui has not changed her original intention for so many years, and now she has no hesitation when it comes to leaving. Ai Huaming can be happy
That's weird.
The head of the Ai family kindly reminded his nephew, but his nephew didn't listen at all and said these words to Zuo Yucui in a lukewarm manner. He was very disappointed and had many things at hand, so he rolled up his sleeves and left.
As soon as he left, everyone else also said goodbye.
This was Ai Huaming's courtyard. Chu Yunli followed this kind of person. When the father and son sent him away, others tried to find Zuo Yucui but found that he was no longer there.
Ai Huaming has been a wealthy idler for many years, and when his son gets married, he has no sense of urgency and leaves most of the things to Zuo Yucui.
In order to prepare for this marriage, Zuo Yucui had a lot of work on her hands. Chu Yunli wandered around for a long time and was busy for another two hours before returning to the house.
Ai Mansion occupies half of the street in Nancheng. The mansion is very large, but only one courtyard belongs to Ai Huaming.
Chu Yunli's carriage returned to her yard smoothly. As soon as she entered the door, she heard cheerful laughter coming from inside. It was Ai Huaming and his son and daughter-in-law.
The layout of this yard is a little different from other places. If you want to go back to the backyard, you have to go through the central hall.
This summer is hot, and the central hall is ventilated and especially cool. The food is placed there, and as Chu Yunli approaches, the whole family's eyes fall on it.
Ai Huaming coughed lightly: "Yucui, have you eaten?"
Chu Yunli glanced at him: "Of course." She looked at the dishes on the table and asked curiously: "Is there a family dinner today?"
"No!" Ai Huaming looked at her, always feeling a little guilty, as if he was sorry for not calling her with his two children. He subconsciously said: "If you are not full, how about eating something together?"
Chu Yunli raised his eyebrows: "No need."
Mrs. Chang stood up and said, "Auntie, do you dislike the fact that we have eaten these things? Do you know that if you change your concubine to someone else's house, you have to serve the master first, and then use the leftover food from the master... Speaking of which, you can win the master.
Those who eat Zishan's rice are not ordinary people. Auntie, please sit down and I will ask someone to bring you a pair of bowls and chopsticks to make up for a few bites. If you are really not full, find someone else to make it."
This is the newlywed who just came in yesterday. She has been talking with a gun and a stick since this morning. It is obvious that she can't stand Zuo Yucui.
Chu Yunli looked at Ai Huaming: "I think when I was first sold to the restaurant, it was during the disaster year. The city was fine, and it was not uncommon for people to exchange children and eat in the suburbs. The restaurant had rules and we were not allowed to eat guests.
Many people secretly ate the leftover meals in those years, but I kept the rules in mind and was afraid of making mistakes. No matter how others tried to persuade me, I never ate half of it and only ate the steamed buns that belonged to the waiters. Because of this, I
Today, after so many years, I have already developed the habit of not eating leftovers. Master, do you also think that I should eat these?"
Ai Huaming was a little embarrassed: "I didn't say that." He looked at Ai Liyang and his wife and said: "My aunt has not been idle these years. She is in charge of the business. Our third bedroom does not have such a good situation. Can we
Being respected by the people in the house is inseparable from her hard work. From now on, you must respect her and don't treat her like an ordinary aunt."
Ai Liyang lowered his eyes and responded absently.
Chang's face was filled with unwillingness and she turned away.