Peasant Girl Bookseller

Chapter 236 The Publishing House Opens

As soon as Mrs. Zhao's words came out, several people looked at Mai Xiang, because everyone knew that Mai Xiang was in charge of this matter.

Ye Dafu frowned, and hurriedly said: "Mother, one piece of fox fur is enough for my little sister, this ermine is too expensive, nothing else, just these few skins cost 30 taels of silver, my sister There is no need to wear such expensive things."

"Then your daughter-in-law needs it?" Mrs. Liu felt that giving it to Mrs. Zhao would be better than giving it to her daughter.

"Of course she doesn't need it. She keeps all these things and will give them to my eldest daughter as a dowry in the future." Ye Dafu's voice was firm, and he was not joking.

"Mai Xiang's dowry has saved up a whole house, gold, silver, jade, silk, silk, satin, satin, and wool. How much have you collected over the years? I'm afraid she won't be able to use it all up in this lifetime. How much do you want?" Saving a dowry for her? The Wan family is not bad. They have a lot of family property. How could Mai Xiang lose her in the past? Poor girl, no one cares about her. She is only fourteen now. If she wants a decent coat, she can only Maybe it's just looking at others helplessly." Shi Liu sighed.

"Mother, those things were originally sent by Chong Maixiang. There is nothing wrong with me keeping them for Maixiang. Because of the good conditions of the Wanjia, I don't want my daughter to go and be wronged, so I have to save more dowry for her." My child. Besides, this dowry was not saved by me, it was earned by my niece. Mother, you, don’t be so foolish. My sister is not decent enough for one mountain to look at the other? You can inquire about it. Whose family's children can spend tens of taels of silver to make a fox fur gown?" Ye Dafu was not happy, he felt wronged by Mai Xiang.

"Brother, you don't care about my little sister anymore. I am decent. Look at what is on me, what is on Mai Xiang. Compared with Mai Xiang, I am nothing." Jiufeng looked at Mai Xiang. Said.

"Is that the same? Mai Xiang had to change into decent clothes when she was going out, and her clothes at home are not as good as yours." Ye Dafu glared at Jiufeng.

Seeing that Mrs. Liu and Jiufeng were still not convinced, Mai Xiang smiled and said, "Mammy, the one I'm wearing was given to me by Fujin, and this mink coat even said it would cost 60 taels of silver, Mammy. I also know that my clothes are all sent by others, and to take a step back, even if no one sends them, I can afford them myself."

"Of course you can afford it. He opened a clothing store. Do you want to wear anything?" Jiufeng pouted.

"Grandma, I just don't want to open this shop. Sister Mai Xiang can afford to wear whatever she wants." Huai Ci, who was on the side, really hated Jiufeng's contempt for Mai Xiang.

"That is, the shop opened by my uncle is not for my daughter to choose, if you have the ability..." Mrs. Zhao was already dissatisfied on the side, but her words were interrupted by Ye Dafu.

"Mother, think about it, my sister and you can't earn 50 taels of silver for a year without eating or drinking. Do you think it's really appropriate to spend 50 taels of silver for my sister?" Ye Dafu asked with a serious face.

He really didn't want to get entangled in this issue anymore. If Liu Shi insisted on going his own way, Ye Dafu would consider sending them back to the countryside.

"I, I, I didn't mean that." Mrs. Liu was taken aback by her son's expression.

"Old woman, the boss is right, don't be too dependent on the child, Feng girl is still young, you are used to her, and you will develop arrogance in the future, and you will not be able to change it when you enter your in-law's house. Cotton jackets are good for the new year, according to me, the eldest daughter-in-law should not wear them, and what Dafu said is right, these things were originally sent to Da Ya, so it’s not too much to keep them for Da Ya.” Ye Tiezhu Said.

When Liu Shi heard that even the old man didn't turn to her, she couldn't help being very wronged.She also knew that she was wrong. The problem was that she knew about the child she raised herself. After giving birth to eight sons, she had such a precious girl. How could she not hold it in her hands?Jiufeng's character has been developed. This child has no heart, nor is she capable of doing things, nor is she able to endure hardship. If she enters her husband's family in the future, she will definitely not be able to please her, unless she can marry a good man.

But the premise of marrying a good family is that she has a good social status, that's why she racked her brains to plan for her daughter. She took a little bit from Dafu and Wufu, and bought some decent clothes for her daughter, which can be bluffed when worn out. Why doesn't the son understand his own thoughts, and the husband doesn't understand either?He actually scolded her in public.

Thinking of this, the more Liu thought about it, the more wronged she became, her eyes turned red.

Seeing this, Ye Dafu sighed, and was about to speak when Mrs. Li came in, and the dinner was ready.

In the end, Mai Xiang put away those ermine skins, and Mai Xiang also made a fox fur coat for Mrs. Zhao, which blocked Mrs. Zhao's mouth. As for Jiufeng, it was not within the scope of Mrs. Mai's consideration. up.

However, this Spring Festival, because of Mrs. Liu, Mai Xiang always felt a little unhappy. At the same time, Wufu and Mrs. Li were also unhappy. Mrs. Liu’s eccentricity made Wufu feel cold. Wufu bought a small yard near Nanluoguxiang a few years ago. , After the Lantern Festival, they moved away with Mrs. Li.

As soon as Wufu left, Dafu was worried that Mrs. Liu was unhappy, so she didn't dare to go back to the countryside immediately, and stayed in the city, which helped Mrs. Zhao and Maihuang.

Mai Xiang has never been idle this first month. Except for eating New Year's wine and inviting New Year's wine, in the rest of the time, she and Huai Ci drew a set of classic stories from the "Three Character Classics", which are somewhat similar to comic strips. Mai Xiang intends to It has been printed and I am looking for someone to engrave the template.In addition, Mai Xiang's publishing house is scheduled to open on February [-]th, and Mai Xiang still has a lot of preparatory work to do in the early stage.

First of all, after deliberation, this publishing house, Mai Xiang, adopted a joint-stock system. Mai Xiang took [-]% of the shares in the name of Huai Ci, and the rest of the family of five, Yong En, Hong Rong, Cao Xueqin, Ji Xiaolan, and Ye Dafu, took [-]% of the shares. .

It took Mai Xiang almost a first month to persuade Ji Xiaolan and Cao Xueqin to join, because Mai Xiang was still waiting for their manuscripts.One is Tanhualang, who is admired by students all over the world, and the other is the greatest writer in the history of Chinese literature. How many red scholars have been supported by a "Dream of Red Mansions"?With these two most famous talents of the Qing Dynasty beside Mai Xiang, Mai Xiang is quite optimistic about the prospects of Sanyou Publishing House.

Secondly, after the shareholders of the publishing house are determined, they must determine the book to be published.In order to have a good start, Mai Xiang listened to Ji Xiaolan's suggestion. The first book was going to be published after the Manchus entered the customs and would try their best articles. Because the most students came to Sanwei Bookstore because of their fame, such books must be the most popular. .

Third, Mai Xiang has never been in contact with the personnel and their respective divisions of labor required by publishing houses and printing factories, and has no knowledge at all in this industry.

Fortunately, Yong En found some experts for her from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In addition, Huai Ci made the decision to hire twenty young men for Mai Xiang, intending to let them follow apprentices, and then gradually select suitable talents.

On February [-]th, it happened to be a sunny day. Huai Ci specially came back from the Imperial College on leave. Mai Xiang invited several shareholders and stood in front of the publishing house, waiting for the unveiling.

"Mai Xiang, the master said to do a good job. From now on, the master will point out you to drink spicy food." Ji Xiaolan smiled while holding the cigarette stick.

Mai Xiang curled her lips when she heard this, and said with a smile: "Master, the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, and a gentleman loves money to get it in the right way. Who said these words? How many times have I visited your house this first month?"

"Hey, the little girl still holds grudges. The master is testing you, whether you are sincere, whether you really have a master in your heart." Ji Xiaolan said with a smile.

"Mr. Ji didn't test the sincerity of the little girl, but he tested the little girl's legs. You should be punished." Cao Xueqin smiled and said.

"It's okay, just punish me as a host. Brother Cao, don't just talk about the younger brother. Brother Cao is more stubborn than the younger brother. I heard that Miss Mai Xiang did not miss Huangye Village. Later, she persuaded you by acting as a goddaughter. Yes." Ji Xiaolan laughed.

"Mr. Ji wants to treat guests. I still have two jugs of good wine here, waiting for you at any time." Yong En laughed after hearing this.

In front of Ji Xiaolan and Cao Xueqin, Yongen never put on airs of a prince. In the first lunar month, he specially picked a day to entertain everyone in Fuyunlai, and introduced Hongrong to them by the way.

"Brother-in-law, the master can't handle alcohol. If you give him two jars of good wine, it's better to give him a few taels of good tobacco leaves or a few taels of good tea." Mai Xiang laughed.

"Hehe, those who know me are also my apprentice, this apprentice is not in vain." Ji Xiaolan gave Mai Xiang a thumbs up.

"Hehe, it's strange that people often say that girls are extroverted. I saw it today, and it's true. My sister actually helped your master to rob me." Yong En also laughed.

"That is, brother-in-law, you are a big local tyrant. Brother-in-law, my godfather also likes good tea, and of course, he likes good wine even more."

"Brother, this sister is becoming more and more irresistible, let's give it up." Hong Rong smiled from the side.

"It's okay to give up, don't you still have this?" Yong En pointed to the door plaque wrapped in red cloth on the gate.

"That's right, the wool comes from the sheep." Hong Rong laughed.

Hong Rong naturally knew that Yong En was joking, not counting the big business that Mai Xiang took over last year, each family received a dividend of 5000 taels.This amount of money is equivalent to Hong Rong's one-year salary plus rice, which is not a small amount.

As for the big order that Mai Xiang received, Yongen used that deposit to expand the porcelain factory, because later on several foreigners went to place orders, and they were all large orders of hundreds of sets.

In fact, according to Yong En's intention, he didn't want to take up shares in this publishing house, but Mai Xiang quit. He couldn't bear to disobey Mai Xiang's wishes, and only wanted [-]% of the shares.

While everyone was talking and joking, Yong En took out a pocket watch from his pocket, looked at the sky, and shouted: "Okay, the time has come, let's fire the cannon."

Hong Rong hurriedly lit the firecrackers that had been hung up long ago. Huai Ci stood on the ladder and lifted the red cloth on the door plaque. The five big characters of "Sanyou Publishing House" painted in black and gold were naturally written by Ji Xiaolan. Vigorous and powerful.

(End of this chapter)