Peilan and Zisu stood behind their master, listening intently. While they were genuinely happy for their friends, they felt a deeper sense of reluctance at the thought of them leaving. They also realized that when they first entered the household, the Young Master had told them they were not there merely to pour tea, wash dishes, or perform menial tasks. More importantly, they were to learn skills continuously so that one day, when they left the household, they could contribute to their own families.
"Xin'er, there is a chart on my desk. It outlines the division of duties and the corresponding salary standards for our personnel. Everyone working outside, regardless of gender, will receive a salary," Lin Zezu explained. "For example, Li Genlu will receive two taels of silver per month, Fugui three taels, Bighead Fang one tael, and the manager of the noodle restaurant one tael, and so on."
"Please draft a table based on this, detailing the positions and salary scales, and make a copy for Fugui. Tell him to distribute the previous month’s wages on the fifth of every month. Additionally, there will be year-end bonuses. The exact amount will be determined after the accounts are settled, based on each person's contribution to this household. The guiding principle is: the more you contribute, the more you earn, and the less you contribute, the less you earn. Sister Jiang, Xin'er, the two of you will receive a salary as well. It’s for your personal use so that you don't have to kee…
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