Lin Zezu lay on the lounge chair in front of the fireplace, listening in a leisurely manner to Little Xin'er, who was chattering away. Having secured a foothold for both Chayulou Tea House and Hanqing Bookstore, he felt that one of his major preoccupations had finally been resolved.
"Xin'er, there is one more thing you need to attend to urgently," he said. "Tell Fugui, Bighead Fang, and anyone else currently working outside to return for the New Year if at all possible. Everyone has worked hard over this past year; I want them all to return to the manor so we can gather, celebrate, and speak our minds. For those who must remain to guard the shops and cannot come back, grant them a monetary bonus. You and the others can discuss the specific amounts. My only requirement is that every shop manager must return to the manor for the New Year."
Speaking of this, Lin Zezu felt a headache coming on. To this day, he hadn't even received a letter from Li Genxi, Li Gencai, and the others. Thinking about it made him furious, yet he had nowhere to vent his frustration. Little Xin'er understood her Young Master Brother's mood perfectly. She thought to herself that once Li Genxi, Li Gencai, and the rest returned, she would certainly have to set them straight. She might even pull out every last hair of Uncle Xiong’s beard. With a belly full of schemes, she headed back to her own study.
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