Chapter 1522: Chapter 1519: Stay
In any situation where a shopkeeper working for Duke Zheng gets ousted from the shop, for any reason, other shops would dare not employ them, simply because it’s the Liu family’s rule.
Smart shopkeepers would have long found ways to seek help from the Liu family members.
Only shopkeepers like Zhou Yunshan, who from start to finish have no idea who they’re working for, are left with unspoken grievances, and lack the connections to reach the Liu family.
When the news of Duke Zheng’s downfall spread, anyone with some sense became even more unwilling to be associated with people related to the Liu family.
Ye Muyu listened as Zhou Yunshan explained the situation.
Seeing Steward Luo nodding beside her, she knew he was right.
Zhou Yunshan looked somewhat embarrassed; even though he had tidied up his appearance beforehand, the fatigue on his face remained, and there were dark circles under his eyes.
Seeing Ye Muyu not speaking, he felt deeply disappointed, but having been through much, he did not find it surprising. With a bitter smile, he said, “Madam Chu, if you don’t wish to employ me, I’ll leave shortly and won’t cause you any trouble.”
“You’ve worked in the restaurant for five years. In such a long time, you should have been able to learn about the relationship between the shop’s owner and Duke Zheng’s relatives.” Ye Muyu was indeed curious, so she asked directly.
The Liu family had always been arrogant in their dealings; of course, over the years, they had the capital to be arrogant.
After all, as long as they weren’t betraying the imperial court, Duke Zheng could continue with his arrogance.
Zhou Yunshan smiled bitterly: “Back then, our masters did not allow us subordinates to inquire about their affairs, and every time they said the restaurant was passed down through the family. Indeed, the restaurant had been running in the county for over ten years, so no one doubted it.”
Ye Muyu stroked her chin, “No wonder, I understand now.”
Zhou Yunshan, though unaware of what she understood, could hear a sense of trust towards him in her tone.
“Madam, I…”
Ye Muyu said: “Then I will trouble you in the future, but you will need to sign a contract to work in the shop. Issues concerning benefits and job responsibilities will be clearly stated, and you must keep the recipes for the food sold in the shop a secret without any leaks.”
“Madam, you, you are willing to employ me?” Zhou Yunshan finally realized, his eyes reddened with excitement, and he knelt down with a thud to show his stance: “Madam, rest assured, I will work hard.”
“Quickly get up, there’s no need for inexplicable kneeling here.” Ye Muyu was quite satisfied with his character—he did not meddle in things that were not his concern and was dependable, which was the type of shopkeeper she wanted.
Although his personality might be relatively straightforward, it wouldn’t be much of a problem.
Steward Luo stretched out his hand to help Zhou Yunshan up and said with a smile, “Manager Zhou, do a good job in the future. First, take a look at the terms in the contract, and if you agree after reading, sign it. In the future, you will be in charge of the pastry shop.”
Zhou Yunshan, clutching the contract eagerly, quickly read through it and nodded repeatedly: “Madam, I am willing.”
“Then sign it. Steward Luo will take you to handle the official contract later. Accommodation issues are also settled, and remember, if your family needs anything, discuss it with Steward Luo.” Ye Muyu chuckled, not forgetting to remind.
Zhou Yunshan burst into tears of joy, “Thank you, Madam, I will do well.”
Steward Luo paid respects to Ye Muyu before taking his leave with Zhou Yunshan, and within an hour, all matters were settled.
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