Chapter 118 Hairpin
"I think we need to add fresh blood. You must know that the cavalry is all from our own family, and most of them are from the Li family. Once there is a war, I can't take the whole family out to sacrifice."
Li Yu has studied with his father for many years, so he is sure.
"That's the reason, should we pick someone now?"
"Choose slowly, find the right person, and find the poor who don't have much power and family. Put on airs, and come early."
"This will cost a lot."
"Yeah, otherwise I'm working hard to make money, and I can't put all the pressure on my father and elder brother. They have worked very hard."
"You can also choose from among the Gu family boys, regardless of whether it is suitable or not, you can practice first. It is also good to strengthen your body and bones."
"That's the reason. My father said that we will replenish people from the close army later, but the premise is that the current team must be able to hold the field. Otherwise, outsiders will not be able to stabilize our position, but let others wash us away."
"Success, I'm thinking for you. If you don't have enough money, I'll find a way for you. I brought back 8,000 taels, and my second uncle gave it to me. I will keep the running water, and the remaining 5,000 taels will be given to you."
"Okay, I'm going to buy beef and mutton, a group of gentlemen can eat it."
Gu Lei nodded, knowing that Li Yu was not easy, and he was burdened with many things. The Gu and Li families have always been Meng Buke's life-and-death friends, so they naturally depend on each other.
"Wait another two months, and there will be living money when the ship returns."
"I'm going to start a restaurant. This time, my father told you to take care of outside affairs and make money for the Gu family, so that other people in the family can have a career in business."
"Okay, I'll do it."
The big restaurant is headed by the two clans of Gu and Li. It is to arrange for the clansmen to have serious work, so that they can live and work in peace and contentment, and by the way, make some money for the clan.
Li Yu was the one who made the plan, and Li Rui was at the front, and he was the one who counted a penny. As the leader, he led the clansmen to make a fortune and settle their lives.
Gu and Li’s students in the two schools don’t need money to study, they also take care of a meal, copy books and give the children some money to maintain the family, and take care of the old, weak, orphans and widows until the children grow up.
There is no shortage of widows and orphans in the general's family, which must be taken care of to the end.
Where did the money come from? It can only be made by the collective efforts of the clan to make money. As a descendant, Boss Li is the commander of one party. He has the most military exploits and the highest official position.
When you risked your life, the clan brothers never retreated. They accompanied you through life and death, shrouded in horse leather, and you have to take care of your wife and children when you die.
Boss Li and his wife also value financial management. The money has many uses, such as taking care of relatives, developing the family, and raising children.
Generally, Li Rui can take a penny instead of Lao Tzu, not for sharing money, but for leading everyone to live and work in peace and contentment, so as to facilitate management.
The descendants donate money and property to the clan almost every year. In fact, it is a matter of moving the left hand to the right.
Clan relatives get married, daughters get married, and sons-in-law will put on make-up and contribute money. If I make money, I must contribute to the clan. That's what it means.
This time Li Yu didn’t really care about the restaurant’s money. She made a lot of money from her own property, and she opened the restaurant to help the clan.
Making money is one aspect, and the other is to get more news. The restaurant is full of people coming and going, and it is also the fastest place to get news from various sources.
Gu and Li are working together to make money, using the only contacts at hand to try to gain a firm foothold here.
"Has Du Yu been here before?"
"Well, I met my brother, and he gave me fifty thousand taels of silver, as well as food, cotton clothes and shoes, and many other things."
"Still sensible."
"Didn't Du Yu say that he wanted to find a brother for business cooperation?"
"I didn't ask too much. I asked my brother to do it. Cooperation is definitely needed. In the future, the Du family will supply some of the medicinal materials in the south, and we will buy some by ourselves. This will relieve a lot of pressure. Du Yu also needs to give some sweetness."
"I see, have you delivered the nanny that the Du family wants?"
"I sent it early."
"I'll send some nursing homes there in a few days."
"Did you choose a good person for the **** of the Wei family?"
"I have chosen, and the money is good."
"Well, let's do it first. If you do a good job, select the capable ones to go to the army. General Lu used to be my father's subordinate. He was raised by one hand. He has a good relationship with my father. Now he is in charge of an army. Sairen is also easier."
"Okay, look back at the opportunity, I met his son for a drink together."
Gu Lei understood what Li Yu meant.
After drying her hair, she tied it up again, and tied her into a simple bun.
"Let my dad see you brushing my hair, it's time to teach you again."
Li Yu smiled.
"Just don't let him know. I bought a hairpin on the street a few days ago. I'll put it on for you."
Gu Lei took out a golden hairpin from his sleeve, and inserted it for her involuntarily, pursing his lips slightly nervously.
The style of the golden hairpin is very novel, and the workmanship is also meticulous.
"What kind of gift are you doing?"
Li Yu didn't refuse, and gave him a sideways glance.
Gu Lei's ears were red and his mouth was stubborn, "I don't give you gifts all year round, so you don't care about the many, just use it."
Li Yu didn't expose him, her little face was also slightly flushed, and her pink face and peach cheeks were really pretty.
At this moment, they looked at each other and quickly looked away, not daring to look at each other. Both of their faces were a little red, as if they understood, but they didn't dare to say it clearly.
Giving gold hairpins is meaningful, usually as a gift, and secondly, as a token of love, which is also given when getting married.
Finally, the hairpin given by the elders is an appreciation, which means giving a reward to the younger generation.
In the past, no gold hairpin was given as a gift, and there were all kinds of jewelry on the head and face, but giving a girl hairpin alone has a special meaning, and it should not be given indiscriminately.
"Is this hairpin the only one or someone else has it too?"
Li Yu glanced at him, then asked in a pretentious and generous manner.
"This thing can be given away to people indiscriminately. I thought they were as heartless as you."
Gu Lei gave her an angry look.
Li Yu raised his eyebrows, reached out and twisted his waist.
"Ah, you have it alone, my aunt, is this something that can be given away casually, I am not short of thoughtfulness."
Gu Lei yelled angrily.
"You are wise."
Li Yu raised the corners of his mouth triumphantly, his eyebrows and eyes curved into smiles.
"Don't let uncle know."
Gu Lei held her hand and flattened his mouth in grievance.
"You don't have to tell my mother, you know."
Li Yubai glanced at him and smiled charmingly.
"Then I'll go home and urge my grandpa to go."
Gu Lei stomped anxiously.
"You and my family are still in the filial piety, what are you anxious about, let's talk about it after this year."
Li Yu pushed him to sit down.
"Hey! It's so hard for me."
Gu Lei thought to himself, why is it so difficult for me to marry a wife.
Li Yu patted him with a smile in his eyes.
(end of this chapter)