Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 921 - 923: Embarrassing (3)

Chapter 921: Chapter 923: Embarrassing (3)

Having signed the contract, Cai Wei handed over seventy thousand taels of silver notes to Manager Dong, and both parties then went to the government office to file the transaction, for in the Great Jin Nation’s law: any civilian transaction reaching the amount of twenty thousand gold must be filed and taxed at the government office.

Cai Wei and Manager Dong each paid half of the tax required. Once the record was filed, the transfer of ownership was complete!

Now the rightful boss of Zhenbao Pavilion, Cai Wei returned there. As the new boss taking office, it was natural for her to say a few words to the shopkeepers and waiters of Zhenbao Pavilion. She hadn’t forgotten the roles that Manager Feng and a certain shopkeeper had played when Li Shanggong framed her for theft.

"Ladies and gentlemen, from today onward, I am in charge of Zhenbao Pavilion. As the new boss of Zhenbao Pavilion, there are a few words I must say."

"You all work here to earn money to support your families and make a living, and I bought the Pavilion also to earn more silver. We are all striving to make money, but although money is desirable, please remember, a gentleman loves wealth but acquires it through just means. Unjust wealth must not be taken; what is ours, not a single copper can be less, and what isn’t ours, even a mountain of gold and silver cannot be coveted. I don’t care how things were done in the past, but from now on, anyone who goes against their conscience to seek shortcuts and make unjust gains, not only will I dismiss you, but I will also send you to the government office to be punished for fraud or theft."

As she spoke, her gaze fleetingly swept over Manager Feng and a fair-skinned young shopkeeper. Both being astute individuals, they knew exactly what Cai Wei was implying. Their heads sank, not daring to meet Cai Wei’s eyes, their faces burning with shame!

Having delivered a warning to everyone, Cai Wei naturally had to offer some reassurance. She changed her tone to a gentler one, "Of course, I hope there will never come a day like that between us. Since you all work with me, I hope everyone can do well, come to work happily each day, and return home safely. Today when you go home, each person will receive five feet of cotton cloth and five catties of top-class cotton, as a greeting from me, your boss, to your families!"

"Wow, thank you, boss!"

"Hehe, I’ve been working at Zhenbao Pavilion for more than ten years, and I’ve never experienced a boss giving us something before..."

"The boss is kind to us, we should work hard and well for the boss in return..."

Touched, the crowd buzzed with discussion as they dispersed to work...

Huo Yuan had been busy with Cai Wei the whole morning. Naturally, she wanted to invite him to lunch, and besides, she had something to ask of him. Huo Yuan suggested, "Why not go to my Jufude for lunch? They’ve recently introduced a Chicken in Pig’s Stomach that’s very tasty, you’ll definitely like it."

Cai Wei repeatedly waved her hands, "No thanks, I’ve been to your Jufude twice, and both times something happened. I think I’m just unlucky there; it’s better not to go."

Huo Yuan could not allow his place to be unlucky for her and immediately said, "If something happens this time, I will fire the shopkeeper to vent your anger, how about that?"

The shopkeeper of Jufude, who was Mo Liancheng’s father, relied on his position for a bit of dignity, abandoned his wife, and was utterly heartless. If firing him could be accomplished, it wouldn’t be a bad thing at all.

With that in mind, Cai Wei readily agreed and followed Huo Yuan into the carriage, heading straight for Jufude.

The shopkeeper Mo of Jufude, upon seeing the big boss arriving, scurried out from behind the counter, his face stacked with a deferential smile, repeatedly greeting Huo Yuan.

Huo Yuan simply nodded slightly, acknowledging his greeting, and then led Cai Wei to his private room.