Chapter 187: Buying People (1)

"Aunt Qiao, thank you."

Shi Ren looked at Qiao Sheng and said.

The two of them were chatting.

Over here.

Shi Jin was extremely curious; he poked the Xiao Shitou beside him and said, "Xiao Shitou, do you know what your mother told Shi Ren last night?"

Xiao Shitou shook his head.

After a short while.

Shi Ren walked over together with Qiao Sheng.

They still hadn't had dinner.

After learning this, Qiao Sheng gave money for An Liu and the others to buy food at the restaurant; she was feeling unwell today, and if she were well, she would definitely cook for them herself.

After all, food you make yourself is more reassuring to eat and more fragrant.

An Liu and the others left, and not long after, Qiao Hushui and his group arrived; even though Qiao Sheng didn't go to the shop today, they still bought some food.

"Sister, how are you?"

Qiao Xuehua asked as soon as she saw Qiao Sheng.

Qiao Sheng gave a gentle smile and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine; I just didn't sleep well."

Lan Yue Niang wanted to speak but stopped.

When only she and Qiao Sheng were left.

Lan Yue Niang said, "Lianhua, it's too hard for you alone to look after several children. Although An Shi and the others help you, they are men after all and lack a woman's attentiveness. How about you hire an older woman to help you take care of Xiao Shitou and the others?"

She is now pregnant, destined to be unable to help Qiao Sheng at all.

Qiao Xuehua and Qiao Lanhua are still young, so they can't help look after Xiao Shitou and the others.

Qiao Lihua could manage, but currently in the shop, aside from Qiao Sheng, it's just her and Qiao Lanhua who are the main forces.

If she and Qiao Sheng haven't rested, how can they cook during the day?

Qiao Lanhua alone simply can't keep up.

Upon hearing that.

Qiao Sheng spoke up, "Mother, I know you mean well, but I don't trust ordinary people to look after them. Here's what I'm thinking: I plan to hire four women—one to do the laundry, one to cook, and two to clean and help care for Xiao Shitou and the others."

Lan Yue Niang had no objection.

Early the next morning.

Qiao Sheng brought Xiao Shitou and the others to Qiao Ji Restaurant, asked Qiao Hushui and his group to look after them, and then left the restaurant.

After a look, she thought the sellers at Fengyu Dental Shop were more attractive than those at the other dental shops.

Everyone likes good looks, and she is no exception.

Qiao Sheng wanted women in their early twenties, but she didn't intend to take servants from wealthy families; she planned to buy those who sell themselves.

The shopkeeper, according to her stipulated conditions, had someone bring ten women for her to choose from.

They were indeed all good‑looking and came from poor families, but once they met Qiao Sheng they sensed her contempt.

What could she use such people for?

Qiao Sheng suddenly changed her mind; she wanted to buy women of average looks who were diligent, earnest, and unafraid of hard work.

Although the shopkeeper was a bit uneasy, he still had someone bring another ten for her to select.

After looking them over, Qiao Sheng chose three from the ten, and just as she was about to settle on a fourth,

the woman she had selected first

plummeted and knelt before her with a thud.

"Girl, I also have a younger sister; she's not as old as me but she's very diligent. Could you buy her as well? I'm begging you, I'm begging you."

"What are you doing? You, get up quickly!"

The shopkeeper, seeing the woman wouldn't obey, lifted his foot and kicked her.

The woman staggered and fell to the side.

She got up shortly after, then bowed to the shopkeeper: "Shopkeeper, I don't want to be separated from my sister. I'm begging you, please speak to that girl for me."

(End of Chapter)