The Road of the Concubine's First Wife

Chapter 143 Flow Attracts Everyone to Avoid

As soon as Qiao Jiuxiu arrived at the kitchen, she could see people rushing in and out, it was very lively, because it was more than half an hour before the meal time, so the people inside and outside were as busy as a spinning top.Seeing Qiao Jiuxiu walk in, the chef quickly put down his work, "Miss Nine, why did you come here today? The Buddha Jumping Over the Wall is about to be cooked, do you want to try something new?"

Qiao Jiuxiu helped the kitchen solve a lot of big troubles before, so everyone in the kitchen likes her very much. Every time she comes to the kitchen, she can enjoy VIP-level treatment. Someone brought it to her.Ye Duanyi slightly flattened her mouth, Qiao Jiuxiu has such a good popularity, which is really enviable.Qiao Qixiu said from the side, "Jiumei used to help a lot in the kitchen, they all remember it. As long as you treat them well, these people will treat you well."

Ye Duanyi nodded, and she made this point down. To be her eldest mistress in Qiao's mansion, she naturally needs to deal with everyone in Qiao's mansion.Qiao Jiuxiu politely declined the chef's kindness, and then introduced Ye Duanyi to everyone, saying that she was the young lady of Qiao's mansion.

The cooks all said hello to the young mistress very respectfully, and Ye Duanyi returned the greeting with a smile on her face.Qiao Jiuxiu knew that she had a serious business to come here today, so she didn't want to chat with them. "Uncle Wang, come out, we have something to tell you."

Uncle Wang nodded, handed over the work to another person, and followed Qiao Jiuxiu out the door, "Miss Jiu, what do you want to tell me?"

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded, "Uncle Wang, this matter is very important, and only you can help me. Can you tell me how much money the kitchen costs a month? If I want to save money, what money can I save? If I want to Starting from food, at least what kind of equipment is needed so that people will not feel that Qiao Mansion is shabby?"

Qiao Jiuxiu asked several questions in a row, and the people around were stunned. Uncle Wang scratched his head in embarrassment, "Miss Jiu, you asked a lot of questions just now, but I didn't understand them. , and it’s hard for me to answer these questions. Is there any problem in the family? The food has not changed for many years, so why are you suddenly struggling?”

Uncle Wang was telling the truth. The one-month cost of the kitchen in the mansion was set three years ago. No matter what happened in Qiao's mansion during the three years, there was no major change. Guests will have an extra expense, but why are they suddenly talking about savings now?

Qiao Jiuxiu sighed, and could only tell Uncle Wang what his wife had said, "Anyway, it's an extraordinary time, and my wife hopes that we will be diligent and thrifty in managing the house, but I don't know much about the kitchen, so I want to Ask Uncle Wang."

Uncle Wang nodded, "If you want to save money, I hope it's mainly to save the wives and ladies. If the long-term workers also have to restrict their diet, I'm afraid they will go on strike if they are not satisfied with what they eat, and there may even be some rumors that will affect Qiao's house." In terms of reputation, the long-term workers must guarantee three dishes and one soup for a meal."

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded. Long-term workers work very hard every day, and they often have to work overtime, and the standard of three dishes and one soup is already very low. If someone said that Qiao's mansion was stingy because of this matter, the wife would probably be upset again.

"Then the ladies' meals can be reduced from the original eight dishes and one soup to five dishes and one soup, because the ladies' appetites are not very big, even if they are reduced to five dishes and one soup, they can't finish it all, and there are still many things to eat. It's a waste. Moreover, the meals of ladies are generally very delicate and expensive, and you can save a lot of money in a month by deducting one or two dishes."

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded. Even though Uncle Wang was tall and thick, he still had a delicate side.If she didn't want to come to discuss with Uncle Wang, I'm afraid she will encounter a lot of trouble when dealing with things.Uncle Wang frowned, "It's just that there is one more tricky thing. Since my wife said that I will return the god the day after tomorrow, then the suckling pig and some dishes that the god wants are absolutely indispensable. This is a big expense. It seems that this period of time will be a little tighter."

"It's okay. If you can't do it, you can prepare three dishes and one soup for me," Qiao Jiuxiu chuckled, "Anyway, I can't finish the configuration of five dishes and one soup, even if there are too many three dishes and one soup. Now is an extraordinary time, my wife asked I am responsible for this matter, and I have to do it well. You say yes."

Uncle Wang nodded, feeling more and more that Qiao Jiuxiu was very knowledgeable.Ye Duanyi and Qiao Qixiu on the side also said that they can also reduce their food intake, and they don’t need to buy expensive ingredients. Anyway, they are used to fine clothes and fine food on weekdays, so let’s experience other life now.

"Then this matter will start tomorrow, and I will trouble Uncle Wang for his help and worry." Qiao Jiuxiu saw that it was almost done, and she went back to do a detailed calculation to see how much money she could save. "Okay, let's go find Aunt Qiaoyu next. Sister Duanyi, you haven't met Aunt Qiaoyu, right? She is a very powerful woman."

Ye Duanyi nodded, she had just arrived at Qiao's mansion, and she had never seen many people in Qiao's mansion, but she really wanted to see a woman who could be called a powerful woman by Qiao Jiuxiu, what she looked like.Qiao Qixiu is a little worried, Qiaoyu has always been reticent, how can Qiao Jiuxiu persuade her to help?

When she arrived at Qiaoyu's courtyard, Qiaoyu was registering every account. Qiaoyu was mainly in charge of Qiao's family's bookkeeping. She knew the daily income and expenses very well, and she was upright and upright, so she was liked by his wife. That's why he dared to entrust such an important job to her.

"Miss Nine, don't come here without any problems, why did you think of coming to my place?" Seeing Qiao Jiuxiu coming in, Qiaoyu got up to greet her, and nodded slightly to Qiao Jiuxiu. "By the way, there are Seventh Miss and Eldest Mistress, what's going on today, why are you all here?"

As Qiaoyu spoke, she stood up, greeted the three of them to sit down, and then made a pot of tea. Although she was upright, she also knew that basic etiquette should be followed, and she didn't want to make them unhappy. "I'm afraid that if you come here today, you will go to the Three Treasures Hall if you have nothing to do. If you have anything to say, just say it, and I will try my best to help."

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded, straight to the point is Qiaoyu's usual character, she doesn't like to procrastinate, this doesn't seem like a big deal, "Qiaoyu, you should know about the madam's plan to save Qiao's expenses, right? I handed it over to the eldest young mistress and me, and I hope we can work together to help Qiao's mansion through the difficulties."

Qiaoyu nodded, "Well, I've heard about it, but what does it have to do with me? Although I'm in charge of the income and expenditure of Qiao's mansion, it's just a registration, and the money is not about me. Never mind, you should ask the accountant." This matter is very tricky, Qiaoyu doesn't want to get involved, but Qiao Jiuxiu is not easy to offend, so she very cleverly pushed this matter to the accountant.

Qiao Qixiu nodded, she guessed correctly, Qiaoyu would not agree to this matter, and would try her best to push this matter onto others, and let Qiao Jiuxiu trouble others.Qiao Jiuxiu nodded, she also guessed that Qiaoyu didn't help, she was different from Uncle Wang, Uncle Wang was a rough person, he didn't have that much thought, he just thought it would be good if he could help himself.But Qiaoyu is different. She has her own plan and the city government, and knows what things can be helped and what things can't be helped.

"Qiaoyu, don't worry, we don't want to ask the accountant to get money, but just want you to show us your income and expenditure records here, so that I can get a general idea of ​​what expenditures and income Qiaofu has on weekdays. If you are not at ease For me, I can only ask my wife for instructions at a later date, so that Ruyi can come over."

Qiao Jiuxiu said this very lightly, but Qiaoyu frowned deeply. Qiao Jiuxiu's meaning was very obvious. Even if she didn't want her to look over the account book, she would find a way to solve it by herself.Qiaoyu thought that instead of waiting for Ruyi to come, it would be better to take the initiative to give her the account book now.Anyway, there is nothing shady about the account above.

"Miss Nine, what are you talking about? How could I be worried about you? It's just that I use this account book on weekdays. It's somewhat inconvenient to leave it. I wonder how long Miss Nine will borrow it?" Qiaoyu stood up , and handed a stack of ledgers to Qiao Jiuxiu, Qiao Jiuxiu took a rough look at it, and if she read all of these, she guessed that she would not need to sleep tonight.

It's just that it's impossible for Qiaoyu to borrow from herself for a few nights without returning it. It is estimated that one night is her limit. "It won't be long. Tomorrow, someone will definitely send it to you."

Qiaoyu nodded, but she was still somewhat uneasy, "Miss Jiu, if possible, you should come and pay the account book yourself, you know this is a serious matter, and you don't want any mistakes to happen."

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded, since Qiaoyu was worried, she could only reluctantly come back tomorrow, she sighed slightly, and recently she had to make children's clothes for the eldest sister, she was really afraid that she would be too busy, and both ends would be busy. Gu, but can't take care of both ends.

"Don't worry, I will help you." Ye Duanyi said softly.Qiao Qixiu on the side also nodded.Qiao Jiuxiu smiled slightly, fortunately, she was not fighting alone, otherwise she would definitely be exhausted.

Holding the ledger in his hands, he thanked Aunt Qiaoyu for her help, and then the three of them went back to Ye Duanyi's courtyard together, and closed the door. Tonight, they will study the ledger carefully, and see how long Qiao's mansion will last in a month. How much expenditure is there and which expenditure is unnecessary.

(End of this chapter)