Chapter 595 Teahouse Night Work
Ning Yunxi had a hard time finding a living. Firstly, it was too late and many shops were closed; secondly, the requirement of one day's pay was a bit harsh.
As she searched along the way, she found a teahouse called "Ruhua Rucha" in Shuying County.
Shuying County is located near Shengjing, not too far from Ningfu.
Ruhuarucha is located in a prosperous area of the county town, making it relatively safe on the way to and from work.
After thinking it over in her mind, Ning Yunxi walked into the teahouse, explained her reason, and met the owner, Bian Xia.
When Bian Xia first heard her self-introduction, she was startled and knelt down quickly.
"Miss Ning San is well."
"I didn't recognize Miss Ning San's arrival. I'm sorry for not welcoming you. I hope you can forgive me."
Ning Yunxi quickly stood up and helped her back to her seat.
"Manager Bian, please stand up quickly."
"I am hiring a worker regardless of his status. You don't have to bow to me."
Bian Xia lowered her brows, feeling extremely terrified.
"Miss Ning San, your words are too serious. I, a humble woman, would never dare to hire a noble body."
Ning Yunxi comforted and consoled her.
"Many noble families are engaged in business, so Shopkeeper Bian does not need to care about status. You are the shopkeeper in a place like flowers and tea, and I am the trial employee. It is my responsibility to show respect to you."
Bian Xia's eyes were filled with joy and she was flattered.
"There may be many shops in Shengjing that employ people from noble families. However, this is a small county town, there are not many noble families, and it is even rarer to do business here."
"Please forgive my shallow knowledge. To be honest, this is the first time I have encountered a person from an aristocratic family trying to hire me since I opened the teahouse."
Ning Yunxi restrained her expression and whispered sadly.
"It's embarrassing for Shopkeeper Bian."
She was modest and smiling while discussing business.
"I heard from someone that the guys like Flowers and Tea all get paid once a day?"
Bian Xia nodded and smiled, explaining the reason and telling him everything she knew.
"Yes."
"This is what my brother wanted. He is the owner of the teahouse."
"I am determined to do business, so I asked for the position of shopkeeper. My brother was afraid that I would be bullied, so he said that the teahouse only hires women, preferably women of the same age as me, so that we can be companions on weekdays and chat in our spare time, so that we will not be bored."
"However, this would make it difficult to find a job. So he suggested changing it to a one-day pay system, with a separate rule: during the day, the work is simple, so the wages remain the same; at night, the work is inevitably tiring, so the wages are tripled."
Ning Yunxi was pleasantly surprised to hear that there was a night job as a livelihood.
"Does your teahouse open day and night?"
Bian Xia answered truthfully.
"The teahouse is open only during the day."
Ning Yunxi was slightly startled.
"So what do you do for night work?"
As night fell, Bian Xia lit the candles respectfully.
"Miss, you don't know that the county's copper affairs platform, where the gentlemen hold meetings, is located in this small shop."
"I am too busy during the day, so I occasionally have a party here at night. My brother will prepare a small banquet and I need a few servants to help."
Ning Yunxi observed the expressions and helped to light the lamp.
"I see."
"I am busy with the clinic during the day and only have time to spare at night. I wonder if your teahouse still needs night workers?"
When Bian Xia heard this, she was overjoyed.
"Night workers work day and night, and all workers cannot bear it. They are hired frequently and dismissed frequently, so there are many vacancies."
"Miss Ning San has condescended to come here, which is really a timely help, and it brings glory to our small shop."
"It's better to be lucky than to be early. There will be a small banquet tonight. If Miss Ning San is free, we can start work in a while."
"After the trial work, if the girl is satisfied, we can sign an employment contract."
Ning Yunxi was graceful and elegant, without losing any courtesy.
"Well, when I'm free, please give me your orders, Shopkeeper Bian."
Bian Xia stood up gracefully with an elegant demeanor.
"I'll call my personal maid to help the girl change her clothes."
Ning Yunxi stretched out her hand to stop him.
"Don't bother Shopkeeper Bian. I can change my clothes myself."
Bian Xia responded modestly.
"Yes."
She opened the door and pointed in a direction.
"The room in the corner is the waiter's room. The waiter's clothes are stored in the cabinet. They are all clean. Please feel free to change your clothes, young lady."
Ning Yunxi nodded slightly.
"Thank you, Manager Bian."
Standing in front of the door and watching Miss Ning San enter the waiter's room, Bian Xia returned to her room and sat down.
The host, Bian Jie, knocked on the door and came in, giving instructions in a serious tone.
"Second sister, there is a fine horse parked in the stable in front of the door. I think it is a noble family member who has come to our teahouse."
"Remember to serve carefully and don't offend the powerful."
Bian Xia gave her brother a naive smile.
"Brother, you have good eyesight. It is indeed Yu Lin, a member of the noble family, and a member of the Shengjing noble family."
Bian Jie looked helpless.
"Don't scare me. How can the nobles of Shengjing look down upon our coarse tea?"
Bian Xia helped her brother and sat down together.
"She didn't come here to taste tea, but only to find a living as a night worker."
Bian Jie curled the corners of his mouth, with an expression that showed he had seen through the truth.
"Oh, you just joke around all day long."
"Tell me, who is she?"
Bian Xia's eyes were firm and her words were sonorous.
"I'm not joking. The person who came is the daughter of Duke Ning, Miss Ning San."
Finally realizing that his sister wasn't joking, Bian Jie was startled.
"what?"
"You didn't admit your mistake?"
Bian Xia narrated the situation in a gentle voice.
"How do I know?"
"She showed me her official ID card, which clearly showed the three characters Ning Yunxi, and it was also stamped with the seal of the governor of Shengjing Prefecture."
"In theory, it shouldn't be a forgery."
Hearing this, Bian Jie's brows twitched slightly and his expression gradually became gloomy.
"Ruhuarucha, what honor and ability do you have to hire Miss Ning as your servant?"
Bian Xia laughed heartily.
"I also said that our small shop is flourishing."
Bian Jie concealed his feelings and smiled along with his sister.
"We will have a small banquet tonight, so she can try out her job?"
Bian Xia answered sincerely.
"Well, change now."
She was meticulous and thoughtful, explaining everything.
"Brother, please be careful with your words and actions. They are a noble family in Shengjing and are very polite."
Bian Jie patted his sister's shoulder gently with a gentle smile.
"Yeah. I know."
"Go ahead and do your work. When you're done, go to bed early."
"I'll go greet Lord Luo."
Bian Xia responded obediently.
"Well, thank you for your hard work, brother."
The eight Tai in each county were subordinate to the eight Tai in Shengjing, and were held in power by the eight Ling, assisted by the Zhong Ling and Zhong Shi, who were responsible for managing all local affairs.
The Lord Luo mentioned by Bian Jie, Luo Silan, was a fifth-rank copper official.
Bian Jie welcomed Luo Silan and asked them to rest in the guest room upstairs to report Ning Yunxi's situation.
Luo Silan was greatly surprised when he heard this.
"Miss Ning San?"
"Is this true?"
Bian Jie's face was filled with worry and anxiety.
"How dare I lie to you?"
"Miss Ning San, you are quite famous. Lord Luo, please think about whether tonight's banquet should be cancelled and moved to another day, or should we proceed as usual and just treat it as an ordinary banquet?"
Recalling the mansion's treasured portrait of Miss Ning San, Luo Silan raised one corner of his lips with great interest.
"The small banquet will continue as usual. I will be the only guest. All the subordinates will return home."
Bian Jie couldn't believe what he heard and asked for confirmation.
"I am confused. What does Lord Luo mean by this?"
Luo Sikan is enjoying the willows and flowers, playing with the teacup in his hand as if he were fiddling with a beloved object.
"Miss Ning San, I want to taste it alone."
Bian Jie was completely shocked.
"what?"