Zhao Huan returned to the Zhao family and told Mrs. Zhao the result of his negotiation with Yuxi: "I thought Mrs. Yun would take the opportunity to ask for an increase in the share of dividends!" But he didn't expect that they didn't mention it. Half a word, he really thought about it. Not surprisingly, Mrs. Zhao said, “The two families have always been very close. If she asks for an increase in the share of dividends, she will fall into the lower end.” On the contrary, the Han family offered to let the Zhao family donate, just as the Zhao family paid the money. , But occupy the righteousness.
Although Zhao Huan is not the Patriarch of the Zhao family now, he can still call the shots within a certain range, and said, "Auntie, how much do you think our Zhao family donates?" There are too many donations, which attract attention, and will provoke them. People are jealous; less donation makes people look stingy. Zhao Huan felt that three to four thousand taels was enough.
Madam Zhao won't give Zhao Huan this idea, and said, "It's more appropriate for you to go back and ask your father about this matter." Donations are also learned.
After talking with Madam Zhao, Zhao Huan returned to Xinping City. Madam Zhao called the second grandmother Zhao and asked, "How is Ciyouyuan now?" She knew that Yuxi was in charge of Ciyouyuan now, but she had never visited it.
The second grandma Zhao said: "The Charity Children's Home is very good now, there are a total of 28 helpers in it, and there are those older children to help take care of the young children, everything is in order." Second grandma Zhao also brought it before I bought some rice to visit those children.
After a pause, the second grandmother Zhao said, "Yuxi also made two sets of clothes for each child, and took good care of those sick children. I heard that General Yun only allocated five hundred taels of silver back then. The money has been used up long ago in the Tzu Children's Home. All the expenses are now covered by Yuxi." This illness is the most expensive, but Yuxi is taken care of by people, which is really rare.
Madam Zhao thought for a while and said, "I remember that the Han family also adopted dozens of orphans, didn't you?" When she gets old, her memory is not good.
The second grandmother Zhao nodded and said: "Yes! These adopted children are all placed on Zhuangzi. Those children read and practice martial arts in Zhuangzi in the morning, and help with the work in the afternoon. I heard Yuxi say that this is to cultivate the children's viability. "I got close to Yuxi and knew a lot.
Madam Zhao nodded and told Mistress Zhao what Yuxi wanted to convener to donate: "I donate five hundred taels, and you will send it to you by yourself tomorrow." This money can be regarded as a part of her heart.
The second grandma Zhao yelled and said, "Mother, last time at Qingming Hall, I said that I wanted to donate, but Yuxi didn't win. This time she took the initiative to convene people to donate. Is it too expensive to support it?"
Madam Zhao nodded and said, "Although there were three hundred children last time, it was only two to three months, and it was enough to feed them. This time it is different. These five hundred children eat and drink. Lazar has to deal with everything, at least tens of thousands in a year." This is still a conservative estimate. But even so, no one can afford tens of thousands of taels a year.
Grandma Zhao said: "I also donate two hundred taels." Two hundred taels is a very large sum for Grandma Zhao.
Mrs. Zhao said: “Just do what you can.” For this, Mrs. Zhao felt that Yuxi did a good job, knowing that she couldn't hold it, she would rely on external force instead of resisting herself, and be able to bend and stretch.
The second grandmother Zhao said, "Mother, do you want me to let this matter out so that everyone can donate together? If everyone donates together, the accumulation of less and more will make the children live better." This is also a pain. Inspired by what happened last time.
Mrs. Zhao said, “It won’t be too late until the Han family picks up your money tomorrow.” Yun Qing is now the biggest official in Yucheng. Those ladies and wives will take the initiative to send money in order to curry favor with the news. .
Grandma Zhao gritted her teeth and expressed her willingness to donate three hundred taels after she learned about this. She is the eldest daughter-in-law, so she can't lag behind his wife.
The next day, the second grandma Zhao sent a thousand taels of silver to Yuxi: "Yuxi, you must accept this money! You can't do the same as last time, don't let it go."
Yuxi smiled and repeated what she had said to Zhao Huan, and said with a smile: "This time, I will accept it no matter how much you send." After finishing speaking, he turned to Pomegranate and said, "Go and call Zhuye. "Zhuye recognized the words, and Yuxi handed over the registration of donations to her.
The second grandma Zhao talked about her plan to call everyone to raise money together: "Yukhui, what do you think of this idea?"
Yuxi said: "Naturally good, but you should make it clear to them that this is voluntary and cannot be forced. In addition, I will write down the names of the donors and the amount of donations at that time and post them on the wall of Ciyouyuan , Let these children know who they are favored by.” After a pause, Yuxi said: “I will register every expenditure of the Children’s Home, and I will post it for everyone to see.” If yes You don't need to do this for three to five hundred taels, but the amount is too large. In order to prevent people from gossiping, this must be done.
The second grandmother Zhao smiled and said, "What are you saying, Yuxi, no one can doubt you if you doubt it." Not to mention that she believed in Yuxi's character, she said that Qian Yuxi didn't care about it.
Yuxi said: "This is not the same thing. The account should be clear, and everyone should know where the money is used, so that the people who donated the money will feel comfortable." Corruption makes anyone feel uncomfortable.
Mistress Zhao smiled and said, "You still think well."
Yuxi thought for a while, and said, "Speaking of which, I have been in Yucheng for so long and have not hosted a banquet. I take this opportunity to invite the wife and wife of Yucheng to attend, and I am familiar with everyone." The banquet is an excuse. It is true to call on everyone to raise funds.
Grandma Zhao understood Yuxi's intentions at once, and said with a smile: "This is naturally better." It's not what it used to be. I believe everyone who receives the post will come.
As the second grandma Zhao expected, on the day Yuxi hosted the banquet, all the people who received the post except Grandma Fu came. Everyone is also very positive about donations. However, the economic level of Yucheng cannot be compared with that of Beijing, so most of them donate one to two hundred taels, and the largest amount is only five hundred taels. Yuxi was also very satisfied with this.
The things to entertain guests on this day are also very common. The tea is all Yuxi’s own scented tea, and he also prepares bee water or juice. In addition, the fruits are seasonal grapes, watermelons, honeydew melons, etc. The pastries are candied dates cakes, osmanthus cakes, cloud cakes, etc. made by Mrs. Bai. As for lunch, it is a soup with four meats, four vegetarians and one soup made by Master Man. Compared with the Xu family back then, this kind of hospitality standard is far behind. However, no one in the audience said shabby, instead, there were constant praises.
Regardless of whether these people were sincere or courteous, Yuxi smiled and accepted. After sending the last guest away, Yuxi asked Zhuye: "How much donation did you receive today?"
Zhu Ye said, "Six thousand eight hundred taels."
Yuxi said tiredly: "It's not bad to receive so much money." The generals in Yucheng didn't have a very good life either. It is really rare to be able to raise so much money.
At this time, Yuxi hopes that Zhao Huan can raise more money. Now there is nothing to do in summer, but in winter, when the weather is freezing, these children can't stand it. Not only have to make winter clothes for them, but also have to prepare their accommodation. Yuxi wanted to get a piece of land when he had money to build a house suitable for these children.
Mother Qu looked at Yuxi and wanted to tell Yuxi not to work so hard, but she swallowed the words to her lips. Because she knew in her heart that it was useless to say it.
Yuxi said to Zhu Ye: "Zhu Ye, I want you to manage Ciyouyuan, can you go?" Zhu Ye is very stable and caring. The most important thing is that she is literate and can do the bills. He is the best candidate for Guanci Kindergarten.
Zhu Ye hesitated for a while, and said, "Madam, can I do it?" In case it doesn't do well, wouldn't it make Madam's face dull.
Yuxi said, "What can't be done? Just follow the rules and regulations. If there is anything that can't be handled, you can ask Mom Qu or tell me back."
Zhu Ye nodded and said, "Okay, Madam, I won't be ashamed of you." Even though he said that, thinking about taking care of more than five hundred children, Zhu Ye's palms were still sweating.
Yuxi smiled lightly and said, "Don't be afraid, you will never come to the meeting. If you don't go to the Citizens' Home, it will be more difficult. If you don't relax in the mansion, you can think about it."
Without thinking about it, Zhu Ye said, "Madam, I'm not afraid of hard work." It doesn't matter if it's a little busy, it's afraid that it won't be reused.
Grandma Fu was not able to attend the banquet because she was pregnant, but she also asked people to donate 500 taels. When the sent lady came back, she asked, "Are there many people at the banquet?"
The mother-in-law replied: "Madam, all the ladies who are well-known in Yucheng have gone, and the scene is also very lively. When I heard that everyone donated money, they were also very enthusiastic."
After hearing this, Grandma Fu said, "I see, you go down!" After speaking, she leaned on the soft couch again, feeling shocked.
In the evening, the mother-in-law came in and replied, saying, "Madam, the uncle said that there is something to do today and he can't come back."
Hearing this, Grandma Fu burst into tears, and said: "I know he is blaming me, but I didn't mean it." Grandma Fu knew very well that her husband had been in the mood since he knew that there were seven children before he found them. It has been bad. Although I have never blamed her, I know that my husband has a pimple in his heart.
Qiu Dan said relievedly: "Grandma, don't think too much about it. Uncle must be busy with official duties and can't come back. When things are over, he will go home." This is still pregnant with a child, if he is unhappy all day, It is not good for the body.
Grandma Fu wiped her tears and said, "I only hope that the seven children can be retrieved sooner." how is it!