Chapter 627 - 625: Scholars and Practical Affairs
Jiang Yifan didn’t pay attention to the look Jinrong was giving him, but simply smiled and asked Qi Younian, "Why is it only the old master here today? Where is Brother Jia, I haven’t seen him come out?"
Before, whenever Qi Jiaer heard that Lord Jiang had arrived, he would run faster than anyone, sometimes without even bothering to put on his coat before dashing out. Yet today was strange, for there was no sign of him.
Qi Younian replied with a smile, "With the New Year approaching, it’s bustling outside. Brother Jia and Sanshun have been pestering Master Guan to take them to the market and haven’t returned yet. They must be having so much fun that they don’t want to come back. When they left, they even pouted, saying that Lord Jiang never takes a day off and wondering when you would take them to the market for some delicious treats."
Jiang Yifan once again found himself the target of Jinrong’s animosity.
Qi Younian continued, "Ah Qiao and Song Ping have been busy at the shop, leaving early and returning late these past few days. It will be a while before they come back."
Jiang Yifan nodded, then said, "I’ve been in and out of your place all day and didn’t realize that the Construction Business had begun recruiting craftsmen. Sixth Master heard about this and also came to ask how many people you need to see if he can lend a hand."
Qi Younian quickly bowed his hands in thanks to Jinrong, "Thank you, Your Highness. We haven’t secured a project yet, so we’re slowly looking for manpower. When we find good candidates, we sign a contract with them right away; there’s no urgency for workers."
Jinrong cast aside those irrelevant thoughts and spoke seriously, "There are indeed more skilled craftsmen in the capital, but those with exceptional skills must already have employers. As for those with poor skills, I suppose they would be of no use to you. If the elder cannot find suitable people for a while, I can dispatch some individuals from my residence. Those are the clerks who have worked in Clear Water Village, and they have teamed up with Ye Zi and Ah Qiao before, so they should cooperate well together."