flstandardbreds Chapter 157: Harvesting an Accountant
Chapter 157: Harvesting an Accountant
"Boss, are you serious about letting me be fully responsible for digging the well?" Wang Gui looked at Jiang Suining in surprise.
He originally thought that he would just follow behind and help, which would be a waste of time and effort but would not bring him any benefits. However, if he was given full responsibility, that would mean that he would be responsible for all purchases and even the arrangement of the well diggers. There would be huge profits to be made from this!
Jiang Suining nodded, "Of course it's true. You are the manager of this farm, so you should take care of the well digging."
"Don't worry, boss. I will do my best and will never let you down!" Wang Gui said hurriedly.
Among the tenants, some knew Wang Gui's usual style. Thinking that the new owner was treating them well, they felt a little reluctant and wanted to remind Jiang Suining, but because Wang Gui was here, they had to swallow their words.
Jiang Suining looked at Wang Gui's repeated assurances and spoke in a slightly longer voice, "But... there are two more points."
"Master, you say."
"The first point is that the new wells must not be dug carelessly. After someone has surveyed them, if possible, at least two wells should be dug. You can spend more money, but the wells must be dug well. After the work is completed, I will find a specialist to check it. If there are any problems..."
Jiang Suining didn't finish his words, but paused for a moment, and Wang Gui immediately took over the conversation.
"Don't worry, Boss. I will definitely find a skilled worker and keep an eye on it myself."
This is what Jiang Suining said. It doesn't matter if you spend more money. If that's the case, then he won't be polite!
"One more thing." Jiang Suining turned his gaze to Xier, "During the time of digging the well, I will keep Xier as the supervisor, and leave a few servants to take care of it. All the expenses need to be reviewed by Xier. Manager Wang, please arrange the room and take care of the daily diet."
Xier was stunned. Let her stay? But the lady didn't tell her about this on the way here.
But Jiang Suining had already spoken in front of so many people, and seeing Wang Gui looking at her, Xier didn't say much, but just pretended to be calm.
However, Wang Gui naturally saw through this look at a glance.
Humph, she is indeed a little girl. With such timid appearance, how can she monitor me?
Wang Gui agreed without any hesitation.
"Don't worry, Boss. I will have someone arrange the best room for you later."
"Okay." Jiang Suining was silent for a while, then continued, "Now let's talk about the second thing."
Jiang Suining glanced at all the tenants in front of him, "I want to know who wrote the account book I took away before."
Wang Gui's face froze, and he cautiously asked, "Boss, why are you asking this?"
"Manager Wang, please tell me who it is first." Jiang Suining said in a flat tone.
Wang Gui frowned, his expression showing no emotion. After hesitating for a while, he pointed at a young man among the tenants.
"Boss, he is in charge of the account books on weekdays. I can't look at the account books, so I leave it to him to handle."
If I really find any problems, I will just throw everything away.
Jiang Suining looked at the young man, who was wearing a coarse grey shirt with patches on it, and whose skin was somewhat tanned, but whose face was still handsome. He was not conspicuous among the tenants, but now that he was singled out, he felt that he had the temperament of a scholar.
"What's your name?"
The young man came out and said to Jiang Suining, "My name is Jiang Cheng."
"Did you write all those account books?" Jiang Suining continued to ask.
Jiang Cheng nodded, looking nervous but also knowing, "Yes."
When he heard that the account books were taken away, he had already prepared himself mentally. Although he had tried his best to balance it out, Wang Gui was greedy and kept wanting to get more, so there was no way to completely balance the accounts.
"Boss, is there something wrong with the account book?" Wang Gui was worried that Jiang Cheng would expose him, so he looked at him first and said, "Jiang Cheng, did you do something wrong?"
Jiang Cheng frowned. He knew that Wang Gui would put the blame on him for everything, but he had no intention of hiding the truth for him. When he was about to say that he was forced to do this by Wang Gui, Wang Gui spoke again.
"I persuaded Master Liu to keep you on the farm because I saw you were an orphan and your mother was a widow, and I sympathized with your mother's hardship. It doesn't matter if you made a mistake, but you should still consider your mother. She is so old and in poor health. If she is kicked out, she will have no way to survive!"
Wang Gui's words startled Jiang Cheng. It was obvious that he was threatening him with his mother!
The other party looked at Wang Gui, whose eyes were clearly suggestive, and then Wang Gui spoke to Jiang Suining.
"Boss, although I don't know what's wrong with the account book, even if Jiang Cheng did something wrong, his mother is innocent. I hope you can let her continue to stay in the manor."
These words seemed to be pleading for Jiang Cheng, but in fact they were clearly telling Jiang Cheng that as long as he was willing to admit everything, he could at least save his mother.
Thinking of his mother, Jiang Cheng found it difficult to bring himself to identify Wang Gui.
Although Wang Gui embezzled the profits, he made the false accounts himself. Even if he was forced to do so, he could not deny it.
But in the end, he was greedy for the previous boss's money, and he had no evidence. In addition, Wang Gui had won over so many tenants. If he really refused to admit it, the boss might not drive him away. But the boss would not keep me, who falsified the accounts.
Even if he begged the boss to let his mother stay, if he had exposed Wang Gui, Wang Gui would not let his mother off easily.
Jiang Cheng felt a chill in his heart and swallowed back the words he wanted to expose Wang Gui.
He looked at Jiang Suining, the light in his eyes faded, just like when Wang Gui threatened him with his mother to cook the books, he once again accepted his fate.
Looking at Jiang Cheng's expression, Wang Gui felt relieved, thinking that he knew how to deal with the situation.
Looking at Jiang Suining again, Wang Gui said righteously, "Boss, just tell me. If Jiang Cheng really did something wrong, I, as the manager, will never cover up for him!"
Jiang Suining glanced at the two of them, and after a moment, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Who said he did something wrong? Manager Wang, I just asked who wrote the account book, why are you so nervous?"
Wang Gui was stunned. Could it be that the problem with the account book had been discovered? But if there was no problem, why would he ask who was the accountant?
"Boss, why are you looking for Jiang Cheng?"
"Those account books are very detailed and well-organized. My shop is in need of an accountant recently..." Jiang Suining looked at Jiang Cheng, "Are you willing to go?"