Zhao Huan returned to Zhao's house and told Mrs. Zhao the result of his negotiation with Yuxi: "I thought Mrs. Yun would take the opportunity to ask for an increase in the share of dividends!" But he didn't expect that people didn't mention half a word about it, he really thought about it too much.

Mrs. Zhao was not surprised, and said: "The two families have always been very close, and if she asked for an increase in the share of dividends, she would fall into the inferior." On the contrary, the Han family proposed to let the Zhao family donate, and the Zhao family also asked the Zhao family to pay, but it occupied the righteousness.

Although Zhao Huan is not the head of the Zhao family now, he can still call the shots within a certain range, and said: "Auntie, do you think how much our Zhao family should donate?" "Donating too much is eye-catching, and it will make people angry; Donating less makes people look stingy again. Zhao Huan felt that three to four thousand taels was enough.

Mrs. Zhao wouldn't give Zhao Huan this idea, and said, "It's better for you to go back and ask your father about this matter." "Donating money is also a science.

After talking to Mrs. Zhao, Zhao Huan returned to Xinping City. Mrs. Zhao called Second Grandma Zhao and asked, "How is the Salesian Home now?" She knew that Yuxi was now in charge of the Salesian, but she hadn't seen it.

Grandma Zhao said: "The Salesian Home is very good now, there are a total of twenty-eight helpers in it, and there are those older children who help take care of the younger children, and everything is in order. "Grandma Zhao Er also brought some rice grain to visit those children before.

After a pause, Grandma Zhao said: "Yuxi also made two sets of clothes for each child, and took very good care of those sick children. I heard that General Yun had only allocated five hundred taels of silver to the Salesian Hospital, and the money had already run out. Today's expenses are all subsidized by Yuxi. "This illness is the most expensive, but Yuxi is taken care of, it's really rare.

Mrs. Zhao thought for a moment and said, "I remember that the Han family also adopted dozens of orphans, right?" "When you're old, your memory is not good.

Second Grandma Zhao nodded and said, "Yes!" These adopted children are placed on the Zhuangzi. The children learned to read and write in the morning and practiced martial arts in Zhuangzi, and in the afternoon they had to help with the work. I heard Yuxi say that this is to cultivate children's survival ability. "I'm close to Yuxi, and I know a lot of things.

Mrs. Zhao bowed her head and told Zhao's second grandmother about Yuxi's desire to summon people to donate: "I will donate five hundred taels, and you will personally send it over tomorrow." This money can be regarded as a part of her heart.

Second Grandma Zhao snorted and said, "Mother, last time in Qingming Hall, I said that I wanted to donate, but Yuxi didn't win." This time, she took the initiative to convene people to donate, is the expense too big to bear? ”

Mrs. Zhao nodded and said, "Although there were about three hundred children last time, it was only two or three months, and it was just a matter of feeding them." This time is different, these more than 500 children have to take care of everything to eat, drink and Lazar, and at least 10,000 taels a year. "That's a conservative estimate. But even so, not everyone can afford tens of thousands of taels a year.

Second Grandma Zhao said: "I will also donate two hundred taels." "Two hundred taels is also a lot of money for Zhao Er's grandmother.

Mrs. Zhao said, "Just do what you can." Regarding this, Mrs. Zhao felt that Yuxi had done a good job, knowing that she couldn't hold on, she relied on external force, instead of resisting by herself, and she could bend and stretch.

Second Grandma Zhao said: "Mother, do you think I want to let this matter out and let everyone donate together?" If everyone donates together, it will add up to a lot and make these children live a better life. "This is also inspired by what happened last time.

Mrs. Zhao said: "When the Han family receives your money tomorrow, it will not be too late to release the news." "Yunqing is now the biggest official in Yucheng, and those ladies and wives will definitely take the initiative to send money when they get the news in order to curry favor.

After Grandma Zhao learned about this, she gritted her teeth and expressed her willingness to donate three hundred taels. How about her being the eldest daughter-in-law, she can't lag behind him as a concubine.

The next day, Second Grandma Zhao sent a thousand taels of silver to Yuxi: "Yuxi, you must accept this money!" It can't be the same as last time, don't shirk it. ”

Yuxi smiled and retold what she had said to Zhao Huan before, and said with a smile: "This time, no matter how much you send, I will accept it." After speaking, he turned to Pomegranate and said, "Go and call the bamboo leaves." Zhuye knew how to read, and Yuxi handed over the matter of registering the donation to her.

Second Grandma Zhao said that she planned to call on everyone to raise donations together: "Yuxi, what do you think of this idea?" ”

Yuxi said: "Naturally, it's good, but you make it clear to them that this is voluntary and can't be forced." In addition, when the time comes, I will write down the names of the donors and the amount of the donation and put them on the wall of the Salesian home, so that these children can know who they have received. After a pause, Yuxi said: "I will register every expense of the Salesian Home, and I will post it for everyone to see when the time comes." "If it's three or five hundred taels, you don't need to do this, but the amount is too large, so in order to prevent being gossiped about, this thing must be done.

Second Grandma Zhao said with a smile: "Yuxi, what are you talking about, no one can doubt you." "Don't say that she believes in Yuxi's character, let's just say that Qian Yuxi doesn't see this in her eyes.

Yuxi said: "It's not the same thing. The account should still be clear, and let everyone know where the money is spent, so that the donor is also comfortable. "If you let people know that the money they donated has been embezzled, it will not be comfortable for anyone.

Second Grandma Zhao said with a smile: "It's still thoughtful." ”

Yuxi thought for a moment and said, "Speaking of which, I have been in Yucheng for so long, and I haven't held a banquet yet. I took this opportunity to invite Mrs. Yucheng to participate, and I was also familiar with everyone. "The banquet is an excuse, and it is true to call on everyone to collect donations.

Second Grandma Zhao immediately understood Yuxi's intentions, and said with a smile: "This is naturally good." "It's not what it used to be, and I believe that anyone who receives the post will come.

As Zhao Er's grandmother expected, on the day when Yuxi held a banquet, everyone else who received the post came except for Grandma Fu. Everyone is also very active in donating. However, the economic level of Yucheng cannot be compared with that of the capital, so most of them donate one to two hundred taels, and the largest amount is five hundred taels. In this regard, Yuxi is also very satisfied.

The things that entertain the guests on this day are also very ordinary, the tea is all flower tea made by Yuxi himself, and bee water or juice is also prepared; In addition, fruits are grapes, watermelons, honeydew melons, etc. The pastries are date cakes, osmanthus cakes, cloud cakes, etc., made by Bai Mama. As for lunch, it is four meats, four vegetables and one soup made by Master Man. Compared with the Xu family back then, this kind of hospitality specification is not far behind. However, none of the people present said that it was shabby, but the praise continued.

Yuxi didn't care whether these people were sincere or polite, they all smiled and groaned, and after sending the last guest away, he asked Zhuye: "How much money did you receive today?" ”

Zhu Ye said: "Six thousand eight hundred taels." ”

Yuxi said a little tiredly: "It's good to receive so much money. "The generals of Yucheng are actually not having a good time. It's really rare to be able to raise so much money.

At this time, Yuxi hoped that Zhao Huan could raise more money. Now there is nothing to do in the summer, but in the winter, the weather is cold, and these children can't stand it. Not only do you have to make winter clothes for them, but you also have to prepare your accommodation. Yuxi wants to get a piece of land when he has money and build a house suitable for these children.

Mother Qu looked at Yuxi's appearance and wanted to say something to tell Yuxi not to work so hard, but she swallowed back the words that came to her mouth. Because she knew in her heart that it was useless to say it.

Yuxi said to Zhuye: "Zhuye, I want you to manage the Salesian Hospital, will you go?" "Bamboo leaves are very steady and caring, and most importantly, she is literate and can do accounts, so she is the best choice to manage the Salesian Hospital.

Zhuye hesitated for a moment and said, "Madam, can I do it?" "If you don't do it well, won't it make Madame's face dull.

Yuxi said: "What's not to do? As long as you do things according to the regulations, if there is anything that can't be handled, you can ask Qu's mother, or you can reply to me. ”

Zhuye nodded and said, "Okay, madam, I won't embarrass you." Although he said this, thinking about taking care of more than 500 children, Zhu Ye's palms were still sweating.

Yuxi chuckled and said, "Don't be afraid, you will never come to the meeting for anything." But going to the Salesian House will be harder, and it will not be easy in the mansion, you can think about it. ”

Zhu Ye didn't think about it and said, "Madam, I'm not afraid of hard work." "What's the matter if you're busy and tired, you're afraid that you'll be put aside and won't be reused.

Grandma Fu couldn't attend the banquet because she was pregnant, but she also asked people to donate five hundred taels, and when the mother-in-law who sent her came back, she asked, "Are there many people at the banquet?" ”

The mother-in-law replied: "Madam, all the ladies in Yucheng have gone, and the scene is also very lively, and when I heard that everyone was donating, they were also very enthusiastic. ”

Hearing this, Grandma Fu said, "I know, you go down!" After speaking, he leaned back on the soft couch, and the whole person was stunned.

In the evening, the mother-in-law came in and replied, "Madam, the uncle said that there is something to do today and he can't come back." ”

Hearing this, Grandma Fu's tears came and said, "I know he's blaming me, but I didn't mean to. "Grandma Fu knows very well that her husband has been in a bad mood since he knew that he had seven children who had not been found. Although I didn't blame her, I knew that my husband had a pimple in his heart.

Qiu Dan said with relief: "Grandma, don't think about it, the uncle must be busy with official business and can't come back, and when things are done, he will go home." "If you are still pregnant with a child, if you are depressed all day long, it is not good for your health.

Grandma Fu wiped her tears and said, "I only hope that those seven children can be found soon." "The child is found back, and the knot in her husband's heart is unraveled, so that he can return to the past, otherwise, I don't know what to do! R1148