Chapter 162: Settlement of Wages
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
That night, the people in the Ding Residence who had returned to their courtyards to rest were all visited by Miss Ding of the Ding Family. Everyone was shocked by Ding Yuehua’s male attire.
Even the Eldest Young Master of the Ding Residence frowned and walked around her.
Shu Yu didn’t know Ding Yuehua would do so much. After she closed the shop, she took some snacks to feed Maneki.
Although Maneki didn’t spend much time with her, it was very close to her.
When Shu Yu touched it, it obediently stayed still and even meowed happily at her.
With it , Shu Yu was even more reluctant to send it away.
“Why don’t you be more obedient in the future and don’t use your claws to hook on clothes? If you can do that, I’ll raise you here, okay?”
Maneki looked at her blankly, then lowered its head and continued drinking water.
Shu Yu smiled and got up to go back to her room to rest. Then, she fell asleep and had a beautiful dream.
However, her dream did not come true when she woke up the following day.
She had expected Ding Yuehua to rush to look for her early in the morning, but it did not happen.
Instead, Craftsman Zheng came early in the morning. They checked and cleaned up today and finished it in half a day.
When she returned, Shu Yu went out for breakfast and took out their salary.
“Uncle Zheng, let’s settle the wages after you are done.”
Before Zheng Zheng could respond, the two helpers cried out in surprise.
They had been working all day because of the pay. No one could feel at ease before they got their payment.
After all, when they did this kind of work, people often owed their wages.
Because of Shu Yu’s words, the three of them worked even faster.
When it was almost noon, the shop was already spotless.
Zheng Gong washed his hands and walked over. “Girl, check and see if anything doesn’t fit. We can still fix it.”
“No need. I trust you, Uncle Zheng.”
Zheng Gong was pleased to hear this but urged her to check.
Shu Yu could only look around. Actually, she had already seen it last night.
There was nothing wrong with it.
After walking around, Shu Yu came back and settled his salary.
“Uncle Zheng, here are three taels of silver.”
Although the time taken to repair the house was not long, it had only been about ten days. However, Zheng Gong’s craftsmanship was good, and it was pretty firm. Although Shu Yu had paid for the materials, Zheng Gong had paid for some small items.
Zheng Gong also paid for the food and drinks of the three of them.
Three taels of silver were about the price.
The rest was the cost of the two helpers. Shu Yu gave 350 coins each.
She had learned that the average wage for a part-time job in the county town was about 30 coins a day, not including food.
However, Shu Yu’s work needed to be rushed. They had been busy for a few days and lived until late, so their wages were naturally higher than the average person’s.
The two helpers took it excitedly. They felt pity that the work period was short.
If it was a little longer, they might be able to get a tael of silver.
After the wage was settled, Zheng Gong didn’t stay any longer. He said that since he had received his salary, he would go and buy some wine and delicious food.
Shu Yu waved her hand. “Take care, Uncle Zheng.”
After sending off the three, Shu Yu stood in the lobby and looked at the brand-new shop. A sense of satisfaction welled up in her heart.
She waited in the shop for another four hours, but Ding Yuehua still did not come. Finally, she gave up.
Shu Yu brought Maneki and headed out. Now that the shop was repaired, it was time to rent a house..