Chapter 455 - 455: Moving Overnight

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Arriving at the foot of the mountain, near the wine brewery, Chu Qingzhi pointed to a pre-planned location, “Let’s build it here.”

“Also, Brother An, while building the workshop, could you please also construct a wall around this large area? It will help with management.”

It was necessary to guard against theft, as some items in the workshop were quite valuable. Any theft could not only delay the work but also result in significant financial losses.

An Shanwu readily agreed, “No problem, we can have the wall up in three days.”

Chu Qingzhi expressed her gratitude, “Thank you for your help, Brother An.”

After discussing the construction of the workshop with An Shanwu, Chu Qingzhi headed to the new kitchen.

When not cooking, the kitchen was busy making bread, biscuits, sausages, and sandwiches. It was bustling all day long.

Previously, they sometimes had to borrow someone else’s kitchen, but now they could use Chu Xuhua’s.

Previously, Chu Xuhua and Shen Ruyue were not married, so they could not touch the things at home for the time being. Now that they were married, they could use them.

With twenty people, including Li Qingyu, working hard, they were just about managing the workload.

Chu Qingzhi mused, fortunately, each auntie was strong and capable; otherwise, they couldn’t have handled such demanding work. The generous wages were a direct incentive for their hard work.

Deciding to hire more people, Chu Qingzhi planned to train them during the construction period of the workshop. Once the workshop was completed, they could start working immediately.

“Mother, can you come here for a moment?” Chu Qingzhi called over Li Qingyu, who finally had a bit of free time.

Li Qingyu approached immediately, “What’s the matter?”

Chu Qingzhi pulled her aside and spoke softly, “Mother, I’m planning to hire another twenty-one people. Could you help choose them?”

Li Qingyu agreed without hesitation. The village women had been lining up to work for her, so gathering twenty more was easy, “When do you need them?” “Immediately,” replied Chu Qingzhi.

“I’ll go to the village right away,” said Li Qingyu.

Now a prominent figure in the village, Li Qingyu returned in a short time with twenty-one women, all around twenty years old.

Chu Qingzhi had them first observe the work of Li Qingyu and others to understand their tasks.

However, the kitchen was too crowded, so they all stood by the large, low windows to watch.

The window was very big and not high, so they could see the process clearly.

Everyone was eager to work for Chu Qingzhi and cherished this opportunity, watching intently without blinking.

But one person was called aside by Chu Qingzhi to learn how to make butter.

Since the kitchen was packed, Chu Qingzhi had borrowed Tang Jinghong’s kitchen, where today’s milk delivery was stored.

Sun Yuanyuan was puzzled, “Sister Qingzhi, what am I supposed to do?”

Chu Qingzhi explained, “You’ll help me make butter. The pay is the same as theirs. I’ll teach you shortly.”

“As long as there’s pay, I’m happy to do any work,” she replied.

Tang Jinghong was still planting Four Seasons Begonias in the courtyard. At his pace, it would take two days to finish. He intended to do it all by himself.

Chu Qingzhi brought him a bowl of water, “Have some water.”

With muddy hands, Tang Jinghong reached for the bowl, then retracted, “Just place it on the table; I’ll drink after I finish planting this.”

Chu Qingzhi offered the bowl, “Let me feed you.”

How could he refuse? Even if he wasn’t thirsty, he felt thirsty now.

“I’m going to the kitchen to make butter. Call me if you need anything.”

“Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi and Sun Yuanyuan headed to the kitchen.

As Sun Yuanyuan entered, she glanced several times at Tang Jinghong, admiring the grand general’s imposing presence and handsome features.

She then looked at Chu Qingzhi, who was beautiful, slender, and capable.

In terms of status, Tang Jinghong was a general, and Chu Qingzhi was a baroness. The two seemed perfectly matched.

Busy until mid-afternoon, the preparations for wine-making were finally completed.

Hong Yujun massaged her waist, feeling sore and aching.

Seeing her condition, Wu Yaqing approached with concern, “You should take a break.”

Hong Yujun nodded and sat down on a chair with Wu Yaqing, “You’ve also worked hard all day.”

Lin Wanning brought two bowls of water for them. She had worked diligently too. As she was younger, Hong Yujun took good care of her, and she was very grateful for that.

They both took the water, “Thank you, Wanning.”

“You’re welcome.”

“Don’t I get any?” Si Yuheng jokingly complained about not having a bowl.

Realizing she had overlooked him, Lin Wanning quickly poured another bowl of water, “I thought you would take care of me.”

Si Yuheng looked down, pondering, then nodded earnestly, “Indeed, men should take more care of women.” He put his bowl down and went to pour a cup of water for Lin Wanning.

Wu Yaqing and Hong Yujun watched the two and sensed something brewing between them.

Lin Wanning looked at the water in front of her and then at Si Yuheng. Her heart unexpectedly beat a little faster. She took the bowl and went aside to drink.

Wu Yaqing and Lord Hongyu walked out to give the two of them some space.

Wu Yaqing asked Hong Yujun, “When are you moving here?”

Thinking of her agreement with Chu Qingzhi, Hong Yujun decided not to hesitate, “I’ll move tomorrow. I need to pack my things tonight.”

Wu Yaqing elongated her voice, “Why wait till tomorrow? Move in tonight?”

Hong Yujun felt a bit embarrassed, “Isn’t that too hasty?”

Wu Yaqing replied, “It’s not. It saves you an extra trip, and besides, you mentioned there was something to check in the workshop tonight, right?”

Hong Yujun glanced back at the workshop, “I’ll talk to Qingzhi later. She can take care of it.”

Wu Yaqing said, “Qingzhi will definitely ask you to move in right away.”

As Wu Yaqing predicted, Chu Qingzhi asked Hong Yujun to stay for dinner and sent her home after the meal. On the way, Lord Hongyu asked Chu Qingzhi to take a look at the situation in the workshop at night. Chu Qingzhi immediately asked her to move over.

The room was furnished with new items, exactly as Chu Qingzhi promised, all in Hong Yujun’s preferred style.

Chu Qingzhi even picked a bunch of Gomphrena globosa flowers to decorate her room.

Hong Yujun was touched by everything Chu Qingzhi had done for her, “Qingzhi, I really appreciate your care.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “It’s my duty to take care of those entrusted to me.”

Hong Yujun couldn’t help but think of the young master, wondering how his matters were progressing..