Hua Zhi's eyes moved, taking in everyone's expressions, and she also expected that such a thing would happen again in the future.
But so what? To use a cliched phrase, anything that can be solved with money is not a problem, and the same is true for her.
The fact that he is willing to marry a girl from the Hua family under such circumstances shows her character. Such a family is worth marrying into, and she is willing to lend a helping hand.
Wu coughed lightly and brought the topic back to the topic with a smile, "I wonder what kind of business do you plan to make, young lady?"
Hua Zhi and Wu exchanged glances. "I learned a method of growing fungi from a book. If it is done well, it can be produced all year round."
Everyone was stunned. Wu asked, "Is that the kind of mushroom we eat? Aren't they picked from the mountains? Can we grow them ourselves?"
"We usually eat one of these species, but as long as we can find other fungi, we can also grow them."
Hua Zhi said this with confidence, because the Hua family had made their fortune from this. Although she had never done it herself, she had seen the workers do it when she was young, following her father, and she knew all the procedures clearly.
Growing mushrooms was her way of making money from the beginning, but the timing was not right last year and she needed quick money, so she put it off until the following year.
Thinking of her silent but gentle father in that life, Hua Zhi lowered her eyes. Good people never live long. He did all the good things but still died early. Those who enjoyed the fruits of their labor but were still greedy would have to use her life to get their retribution.
She didn't want to be as shameless as them, but she also never wanted to be a person like her father. It was too worthless.
"Big girl, can that really be planted?"
Hua Zhi came back to her senses and nodded gently, "You can plant it."
Grandma asked hurriedly, "What should we do then?"
"Each family will select ten servants, and they need to be useful for the death contract. You can decide for yourself how to choose."
"We understand this matter. Don't worry, young lady. We will definitely choose the best one in the house for you."
Hua Zhi smiled and stopped him, "Those big and small stewards are no longer needed. They are too big to be used. We will need them in the future."
Grandma nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
"Butler Xu."
Xu Dongjin bowed deeply, "Yes, young lady."
"I'll leave this group of people to you. Just like you trained your own servants before, let Xu Jie assist you."
"yes."
The three uncles and aunties did have their doubts in their hearts, but the eldest girl had done too well in making money in the past few months, and they had a blind trust in her. Moreover, the three families did not have to contribute a penny to this matter, and only needed to provide ten servants. They would not be affected by any losses, and they would get a share of any profits. No matter how you looked at it, it was a good deal, and anyone who went against the eldest girl was a fool.
"Let's be clear about this first." Hua Zhi glanced at the three aunts and uncles, "I have the final say on all matters. I hope no one will use their seniority to pressure me when the time comes."
Fourth uncle's grandmother agreed on the spot, "We understand the principle of not taking on a job that doesn't require you to have the right tools. Don't worry, young lady. If anyone dares to ruin your plans, I will be the first one to punish her."
The other two nodded in agreement.
Hua Zhi nodded slightly. "Let's put aside whether this will work or not. We also need to set up a rule on how to divide the profits. This is how our branch has decided in this regard. Before the men of the Hua family come back, all the money earned will belong to the public. To me, the uncles and aunts in the side branch are also men of the Hua family. This rule is universal."
In other words, all the money earned must be included in the public treasury? Then what difference does it make whether or not to include these three companies
The three aunts looked at each other, not knowing how to respond. Of course, they were looking forward to the return of the men from the Hua family, but due to the emperor's fate, their return was too far away, and they had to stay alive until they came back.
"But you have no other source of income, and I can't let you keep doing this, so here's what I've decided on this deal: each of you three will get 10% of the profits, and the remaining 70% will go into the Hua family's public account. I need to use the money to make money, and when the time is right, I will use it to deal with all parties. No matter what, we have to try all methods. Maybe we can get them to come back?"
The three people who originally felt that their branch had received too little remained silent. Although they were women in the inner house, they might at least be literate after marrying into the Hua family. Their backgrounds also determined that they understood court affairs better than ordinary people, and they knew how much a simple word from the eldest lady would cost.
They have already gained benefits for nothing, so how dare they ask for more.
The three of them looked at each other, and the fourth uncle's grandmother said, "Then we will shamelessly accept it."
Hua Zhi was very satisfied with their non-entanglement and took the initiative to explain: "Don't underestimate Yicheng. If you do this business well, Yicheng alone can allow you to live a life without worries about food and clothing."
"We trust the eldest girl's ability."
"Thank you for your trust, but the rules still need to be followed. I will have a separate account book for every transaction under my control, and you can check it at any time."
Hua Zhi's actions were so straightforward that the last bit of unhappiness in the hearts of the three people completely disappeared. The fourth uncle's grandmother stood up first and said, "We will go back and gather the people to send them over."
Hua Zhi stood up, and everyone else in the room stood up as well, "Thank you, three elders."
The three of them left in a hurry, leaving only the atmosphere in their family's flower hall a little more lively.
Mrs. Zhu felt sorry for her daughter, who had to start another job before she had finished the previous one. She muttered, "You can't become fat in one go. You have so many things accumulated on your hands."
Mrs. Wu agreed, "That's right. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Although we can't help you with big things, we can still help with small things. If there is anything you can arrange for us, just arrange it. Don't carry everything on your own."
"There's no way to slow down this matter. If you're late, you'll miss the season." Hua Zhi smiled. "Most of the time I just use my brain and mouth. Others do the work. It's not tiring at all."
I wish it were as simple as you say, Wu sighed inwardly and stopped Zhu who was about to say more. It was useless for anyone to persuade her once the eldest daughter had made up her mind.
Hua Zhi took a sip of tea and said, "I have to go to the farm tomorrow. I'll trouble you with the family matters, Fourth Aunt."
Thinking of the last time she stayed at the farm for a month, Wu frowned, "I can't be gone for another month."
"No, I will be back in three days."
"Okay, I can still hold on for three days."
Hua Zhi smiled, "I can't compare to you in terms of managing the household. You can take this opportunity to bring your sisters along and teach them. I have nothing to teach you."
Wu rolled her eyes at her and couldn't help laughing, "You said you have nothing to teach, but why do I hear that the three of them come to your place all day long?"
Besides, everyone can see the progress of the three of them. If they used to be a little competitive and unwilling to calm down, that hasn't changed. They look energetic everywhere. Although they are not as good as Zhier, they are more than enough compared to girls from ordinary families.
For this, several mothers are grateful to her.
Hua Zhi just smiled and winked at Wu as if begging for mercy. Everyone in the room laughed.
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