Chapter 539 - 537: Dividend Distribution
Shopkeeper Wu chatted briefly with Wang Yongzhu, mentioning his age allowed him to speak more freely, as he could be her father. He complimented her clothing, noting its clever design.
Wang Yongzhu smiled, "This was just something I thought up in my spare time. I have several other designs, but I have been too busy lately to make more than this one. Once I have finished my household chores, I will make one for the Wu Family young lady to wear for fun."
Shopkeeper Wu chuckled and thanked her. He had business to attend to that day, and after nodding toward the others, he said, "I have some matters to discuss with Miss Wang, may I borrow one of the Song brother’s other rooms?"
Song Chongjin stood up, "Please, discuss here; we will go to the next room over.
With that, he invited Steward Lu and Wu Zhongbao to the east wing.
Once everyone had left, Shopkeeper Wu took out a box and an account book from his coat and placed them on the table.
Wang Yongzhu looked at Shopkeeper Wu, puzzled, "What is this about?"
"The New Year is approaching. The day after you went to the restaurant to buy wine, the Boss sent a message for me to go to the capital to settle the accounts. I only returned a few days ago. All the accounts have been cleared, and here is the ledger; please have a look," Shopkeeper Wu pushed the account book towards Wang Yongzhu.
Wang Yongzhu took the account book and browsed through it. It briefly recorded the volume of dyed cloth produced and sold each month and the profits made.
Then there was a grand total, which gave Wang Yongzhu quite a shock at first glance.
In just half a year, sales had reached over twelve thousand taels of silver.