Chapter 175: Need a Personal Servant
Chapter 175: Need a Personal Servant
Shen Huai'en protected Shen Nanzhi in time and prevented her from being hit by anyone. His not-so-broad shoulders made Shen Nanzhi lose her mind. She actually felt that this man was pretty good. She never felt how strong she was, and he always protected her in his own way.
Shen Nanzhi is not heartless. She can feel the doting and forgiving look in Shen Huai'en's eyes. It's just that she doesn't want to be moved. Love is too hurtful. If you don't try, you won't get hurt.
"What did you do? You almost hit my girl. Can you afford to pay for it?"
The shopkeeper quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, you are a beggar who ate a free meal. My waiter was so angry that he didn't notice the guest. I will give him a pot of wine as an apology."
Shen Huai'en didn't want to give up, but the beggar said unhappily: "I am not a beggar, what are you looking at me with?
I eat your food because I respect you. Don't be ungrateful. When my family comes, I will pay you back double the money."
Shen Nanzhi became interested and looked at him carefully. He was about fifteen or sixteen years old, still a young man, with a rebellious look and clear and innocent eyes. Although his clothes were tattered, the material was very good. He was even wearing boots. She immediately concluded that he was a young man from a wealthy family who had fallen on hard times.
"Boss, forget it. It's not easy to be away from home. I'll pay this young master's bill."
"This, the girl is really a kind person, but young people like this don't deserve sympathy. If you are really hungry, tell us. We can give you some steamed buns and leftovers. My employer is also kind and generous.
But you just ordered good wine and food, and didn't say a word of courtesy after the meal, as if someone owed him something. Even a clay man would still have some temper.
If it was any other store, I would have broken his legs. This guy really deserves a beating."
Shen Nanzhi also understood the shopkeeper's anger. This kid had indeed gone too far. He secretly looked at Shen Nanzhi, and when she looked over, he tilted his head forty-five degrees, revealing his defiant chin.
Shen Nanzhi shook her head and said, "Let's go. I'm hungry. It's time to eat."
"Okay, slow down girl."
Shen Huai'en went upstairs with her. He didn't take the boy seriously and just helped him, thinking it was a good deed.
The meal was quite enjoyable. They also drank a pot of wine, which was far inferior to the wine brewed from their own corn. The wine was turbid and had a sour taste. This was because it was not purified afterwards, so the quality of the wine was greatly reduced.
Such wine is sold for 100 wen per pot. Shen Nanzhi thinks that his own corn wine should sell for at least 500 wen.
I talked a lot with Shen Huai'en about the wine business, mostly about promotional methods to promote sales. Wine, in fact, is about selling feelings and culture, and it relies on promotional methods.
For the same drink, if you have a gimmick and can tell a story, it will definitely sell well.
Shen Huai'en remembered them all in his mind and said, "Selling wine is a science. I am just not well-informed."
"That's right. Business war is like a battlefield, a bloodless fight. There is no such easy money in the world."
"The girl is right. I've learned my lesson."
"So good, Huai En, you are so good, you will definitely be a gentle and considerate husband in the future. I wonder which girl is so lucky to marry you."
Shen Huai'en smiled and said, "I am your man. Whoever you want to be blessed will be blessed. Isn't it just up to you, the young lady, to decide?"
Shen Nanzhi: "..."
I feel like there's something else behind this person's words. Such bright and affectionate eyes are too much to handle.
"Check out, let's go."
If you don't want to think too much, just escape. For feelings, escape if you can. Shen Nanzhi doesn't think she has this blessing. She is used to being single and it is difficult for her to trust someone, especially a man.
After walking out of the restaurant and about to go home, someone stopped her, "Hello, girl. My name is Jiang Feng. Thank you for helping me."
"It's okay. I just encountered something that came to my mind. The shopkeeper is right. You have good hands and feet. Even if you do hard labor, it's better than eating a free meal."
Jiang Feng smiled bitterly: "My luggage was stolen, and I don't have my identity token or pass anymore. No one wants to hire me even if I want to find a job.
The hardest work pays so little, not even enough to buy bread."
Shen Nanzhi: "You can't tell me about these things, and I have no obligation to be responsible for your life. After all, we just met by chance and we are not familiar with each other."
Jiang Feng insisted: "Miss, do you need help? I can help you with the work and provide you with food."
He really had no other choice. If he continued like this, he would starve to death. He had never suffered so much in his life.
Shen Nanzhi looked at him with a smile, and even lifted his chin, which frightened the boy so much that he kept hiding: "You, what are you going to do?"
"Don't you want to work with me? I don't need anything else, but I need someone to serve me personally. I think you look good, so you can stay. I will make sure you have everything you want."
The boy was startled: "What do you do?"
"As for me, I don't do anything. I'm divorced from my ex-husband and I'm a woman on my own. I run a small business. Don't worry, I promise I won't treat you badly."
The more she said this, the more scared the boy became. He felt that she was like a female bandit. "Well, let's not do that."
He turned around and ran away in fear. Shen Nanzhi snorted coldly: "You are so brave and yet you still come out to mess around. Have you been weaned?"
Shen Huai'en took out a handkerchief, wiped her hands, and touched the boy's chin, which was very dirty.
"You are quite careful. Go home and wash it."
"Wipe it first, don't bring the dirty stuff home."
Shen Nanzhi: "..."
It felt like he had been taught a lesson by him. This man had a sullen face and seemed a little guilty for some reason. What was going on?
After that, I no longer thought about that boy. He had healthy hands and feet, he was not stupid, and he would not starve to death.
But the fate between people can never be severed, and Shen Nanzhi was surprised to meet the boy again.
That’s a story for later. The Mid-Autumn Festival soon arrived. The banquet was scheduled for the evening. Sifang Garden was brightly lit and there was even a lantern festival. It was decorated like a fairy palace.
Shen Nanzhi came early to accompany Mr. Yuan. Shen Huai'en, Zhang Zhi and Xiao Song stood behind the gentleman, helping to entertain the guests.
Xiao Song was a little nervous, as he had never done such a thing before. Being stared at and asked about his identity made Xiao Song feel at a loss as to what to do.
Shen Nanzhi walked up to him and said, "Why are you so nervous? You are so old, but you still can't leave your parents? This opportunity is rare, don't let me down, otherwise I won't help you anymore."
Xiao Song nodded: "I'm not nervous, I'm just scared."
Shen Nanzhi: "..."
"How can they eat you? With Mr. Yuan backing you up, if anyone dares to disrespect you, you can spit in his face, and Mr. Yuan will protect you."
"Isn't this appropriate?"
"You don't even have the guts. Don't ever say you know me again. I can't afford to lose face like this."
"Well, Nanzhi, I'll agree to whatever you say."
Shen Nanzhi was so well behaved that she felt soft-hearted. "Don't be afraid. I dare not say anything about other places, but in this county, as long as no one dies, I can solve it for you."
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