Chapter 832: Revised - 831 Conditions
Wang Yongzhu had long taken note of Old Madam Ding’s every move, observing that she worked neatly, her palms were clean, and her fingernails were trimmed closely to the fingertips. The nail beds were also clean, which pleased her initially.
Especially in the kitchen where there was actually some brown sugar, yet Old Madam Ding had only boiled plain water, indicating she wasn’t someone who took matters into her own hands.
She also noticed that the bowls brought out were washed clean, filled with boiling water without any residual oil smell, evidencing that the bowls had been thoroughly cleaned before serving.
Considering these few points, regardless of her cooking skills, Old Madam Ding’s cleanliness and non-assertiveness were enough for Wang Yongzhu to decide to keep her.
On the other hand, regarding Old Granny Wu who took care of Old Granny Zhang, Wang Yongzhu did not plan to delegate that task, but keeping her around would make doing rough chores easier.
With these thoughts in mind, Wang Yongzhu nodded: "Since Yan Zhongren personally brought them here, there should be no mistake. Both of you will stay, my household chores are not much. Currently just three people, and with my mother ill, having a doctor at home, I’ll need you to take extra care."
"The two of you, one will handle the daily meals, and the other will wash and clean around the house. These few days might be tough, but once my mother recovers, you won’t be mistreated. As for wages, how much did you get when working for others?"
Though appearing to ask the two old women, Wang Yongzhu actually looked at Yan Zhongren.
Yan Zhongren subtly gestured, and the two women honestly replied.
Old Madam Ding, despite her excellent cooking skills, rarely got hired by wealthy families since most preferred dining at restaurants in the county. Only when there were small banquets for female guests, she was invited to cook.
Occasionally receiving rewards, along with some ingredients to take home, she had never been paid a full month’s wages.