Next, it was time to recruit.

Gu Yundong felt a headache coming on when he thought of the female shopkeeper he needed.

Unexpectedly, Shao Qingyuan said, "It’s actually not difficult to find a female shopkeeper who’s literate and knows the rules while facing the madams and misses of the aristocratic families."

Gu Yundong’s eyes lit up. "You have a candidate?"

"There are many grannies from the palace who leave the palace to retire when they’re old. Actually, they’re very good at this."

Gu Yundong was stunned. Yes, Madam Qiu of Xuanhe Manor. Although she was not from the palace, she was still a nanny.

Some of the grannies in the palace used to serve nobles. Those who could survive until they left the palace were all slick people.

Except...

"Where can I find a nanny like that?"

"Qin Residence."

Gu Yundong was puzzled. It was obvious that Shao Qingyuan knew more about this. "When the emperor rewarded Qin Wenzheng’s residence, he also bestowed servants to the Qin residence. One of them was a nanny... Yes, I heard about it when I was in the palace."

Since there was a nanny in the Qin Residence, she must have known a nanny who had left the palace.

Gu Yundong’s eyes lit up. She planned to visit the Qin family tomorrow after going to the shop.

In addition to this, they also wanted to buy people.

Not only in the shop, but also at home. There were only the four of them at home now. Gu Yundong usually brought Tong Shuitao along when she went out, and Shao Qingyuan would also bring Shao Wen along. There was always a need for an old maid or a guard at home.

The next time they encountered a situation where Song Dejiang came to look for them but couldn’t find them, someone would come to inform them.

She had been busy for the past few days. Now, it was time to organize it.

The next day, Gu Yundong brought Tong Shuitao to the shop to check on the situation. Shao Qingyuan and Shao Wen went to the broker’s.

When he arrived at the shop, he saw Carpenter Pang busying himself with his two disciples.

The counter was already done, and more than half of the tables and stools in the shop in front had been made. Gu Yundong touched them. They were very sturdy and did not hurt. Indeed, the quality was good.

Carpenter Pang wiped his sweat and came over. "Boss, I’ve already found a craftsman to remove the two walls in the backyard yesterday. They’re being repaired now. Do you want to take a look?"

"Let’s go take a look." Gu Yundong immediately went to the backyard.

The craftsman was hired by Carpenter Pang. Gu Yundong handed over the renovation to him. It was up to him to find any helpers.

The backyard was a little chaotic. Gu Yundong walked around and came back, letting them continue with their work.

Then, he took a brush and paper and started writing. Carpenter Pang was puzzled. "Boss, do you think there’s anything else that needs to be changed?"

"Oh, no, I’m just writing a recruitment notice and posting it outside. I plan to recruit a few female workers. Isn’t the shop in need of manpower?"

Although they had to buy people, it was impossible for all the employees in the shop to be bought.

As long as it was one of their own in the kitchen, the waiters in the hall could be found outside.

"Female workers?" Carpenter Pang thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "Do you have any requirements?"

"Hmm... clean and tidy. It’s best if the person who likes to smile and is slightly tall. She has a gentle personality and is hardworking. She also has to be literate." With this calculation, it seemed like she had a lot of requirements.

Carpenter Pang was also surprised. This request was more than just a lot.

It would probably be difficult to find someone who could read.

But Gu Yundong still wrote the notice and pasted it at the door.

Before she left, she instructed Carpenter Pang, "If anyone comes to inquire, help me introduce the shop."

"Alright, boss."

Gu Yundong left. As soon as she left, someone who had been staring at the shop came forward and squinted at the words written on the notice.