Chapter 162: Settling Wages

Chapter 162: Settling Wages

That evening, the members of the Ding family, who had already returned to their own courtyard to rest, were surprised by the visit of Miss Ding, dressed in men's clothing. Even the young master of the Ding family frowned and circled around her.

Shu Yu, still unaware of Ding Yuehua's dedication, closed her shop and went to feed Zhao Cai. Although she didn't spend much time with Zhao Cai, they had developed a close relationship. Whenever she touched him, Zhao Cai obediently stayed still and even meowed happily at her.

Seeing this, Shu Yu became reluctant to part with him.

"How about this, if you behave and stop using your claws to scratch clothes, I'll let you stay here, okay?"

Zhao Cai looked at her in confusion, then lowered his head and continued to drink water.

Shu Yu smiled, got up, and went back to her room to rest, falling into a deep sleep filled with pleasant dreams.

However, the next morning, her dream did not come true.

Her expectation of Ding Yuehua eagerly coming over early in the morning to find her doesn't happen.

Instead, Zheng Gong arrived early in the morning. They planned to inspect and tidy up the shop, and it only took them half a day to finish.

Shu Yu went out to have breakfast and came back with the wages in hand.

"Uncle Zheng, we can settle the wages now that we're done."

Before Zheng Gong could respond, the two assistants exclaimed with joy. After being busy for so long, it all came down to a few copper coins. No one could relax until they had received their wages.

After all, people in their line of work often had their wages withheld by the employer.

With Shu Yu's words, the three of them worked even faster.

By noon, the shop was spotless and clean.

Zheng Gong washed his hands and walked over. "Miss Lu, check to see if there's anything unsatisfactory that needs to be fixed."

"No need, I trust you, Uncle Zheng?"

Although Shu Yu said this, Zheng Gong urged her to check.

Helpless, Shu Yu took a look around. In fact, she had already inspected the place the night before and found nothing wrong.

After making a round, Shu Yu returned and settled the wages.

"Uncle Zheng, here are three taels of silver for you."

Although the time to repair the house was not long, it had been about ten days. Zheng Gong had excellent craftsmanship, and he had worked hard. Although Shu Yu had been settling the cost of materials, there were some small items that Zheng Gong had paid for himself.

During this time, Zheng Gong had also covered the cost of their meals.

All in all, it amounted to about two or three taels of silver.

The remaining expense was for the two assistant workers. Shu Yu gave each of them three hundred and fifty wen.

She had inquired and learned that the usual daily wage for casual laborers in the county town, excluding meals, was around thirty wen.

However, Shu Yu's work required them to rush, and they had been working late for several days, so naturally, their wages would be higher than usual.

The two assistant workers received the money excitedly. They regretted that the job was too short.

If it had been longer, they might have earned one or two taels of silver.

After settling the wages, Zheng Gong didn't linger. He said it was a rare occasion to receive his wages and that he would go treat himself to some liquor and delicious food.

Shu Yu waved her hand and said, "Take care, Uncle Zheng."

After seeing them off, Shu Yu stood in the store and looked at the newly renovated storefront, feeling a sense of satisfaction in her heart.

She waited in the shop for another two hours, but Ding Yuehua still didn't come. Finally, she gave up.

Shu Yu picked up the lucky cat and left. Now that the shop was renovated, it was time to find a house to rent.

(End of this chapter)

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