The Evil Mother-in-law: Torment Children, Work Hard, Be Rich!-Chapter 287: Do Men Really Go Bad When They Have Money?

Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Do Men Really Go Bad When They Have Money?

The commercial atmosphere in the city is strong, and the curfew is not strictly enforced, especially before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Therefore, it’s common for many shops to stay open until late at night.

The entire Pearl Alley is brightly lit every night, with shouts continuing until dawn.

On the first day of business for Taohua Dessert, it was logical to stay open late.

But due to the overwhelming success, by dusk Taohua Dessert had sold out completely.

Under the leadership of Sufen and Master Song, the bakery was busier than ever, and by evening everyone was exhausted.

The other clerks were so busy running around that they hardly had a chance to drink water.

Tong Huaqiong thought that if fitness trackers existed in this era, they would show an average of 30,000 steps per person.

Tong Huaqiong called off the business, reviewed the accounts, and couldn’t stop smiling.

This indicated that Taohua Dessert had won its first battle in the city.

Tong Huaqiong ordered the bakery to turn off the fire and gathered everyone in the front hall.

"Thankfully, we have this egg-beater; otherwise, stirring with chopsticks would have broken our hands," a baker said to Master Song as he rubbed his sore arm.

"So our work isn’t that hard. We’re tired because business is good, not because of the bakery work," Master Song took the opportunity to impart his values.

"I’m not afraid of being tired; I just hope business at Taohua Dessert is this good every day," the only female baker said to Sufen as she turned off the stove.

Everyone removed their masks, washed their hands, undid their aprons, and came to the front hall.

Looking at the clerks standing respectfully in a row, Tong Huaqiong first gave a speech, reflecting on the achievements.

"...Everyone worked hard today; each will get a bonus of 500 coins."

Doing well deserves a reward, which is Tong Huaqiong’s consistent principle in running the shop.

Especially in this competitive city, where these clerks are not worried about finding other opportunities, only compensation and rewards keep them loyal.

The clerks cheered when they heard there was a bonus. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

They were worried about a lack of customers at the grand opening, but tons of people came on the first day.

There were ordinary citizens, Wanliu Academy students, and servants from wealthy families.

Even Mr. Lu, the Imperial Merchant, personally came to cut the ribbon.

Moreover, Lord Yao also came to support.

Of course, Lord Yao did not come personally, but his steward queued and was recognized.

Naturally, everyone took the steward’s presence as Lord Yao’s endorsement.

What does this mean? It means Taohua Dessert not only has Mr. Lu’s support but also the favor of the Magistrate.

Taohua Dessert’s business is secure for the future.

As workers, who wouldn’t want their employer’s shop to do well? Only then can they earn money.

Moreover, the employer is clear about rewards and punishments; as long as you work hard, there are bonuses besides wages.

"Thank you, boss!"

"Thank you, boss!"

Tong Huaqiong believes bonuses should be given immediately to inspire everyone’s enthusiasm for work.

She had the accountant prepare the red envelopes in advance.

At this moment, the accountant handed the red envelopes to Tong Huaqiong, who distributed them to each clerk.

The clerks held their red envelopes, grinning widely, and thanked Tong Huaqiong.

After giving out the bonuses, Tong Huaqiong made a point to commend the bakers.

The bakery’s contributions were the greatest, working nonstop from morning till night, ensuring speed and consistent quality.

With Tong Huaqiong’s special commendation, the entire bakery team felt proud.

Bakers who felt too tired to work the next day suddenly felt invigorated.

"Also," Tong Huaqiong said with a smile, "I’ve booked a banquet for everyone at a restaurant tonight, relax and enjoy. After today, let’s recharge for tomorrow’s work."

When everyone heard there was a banquet, they were even more thrilled and promised to work hard and not let Tong Huaqiong down.

After the celebration banquet, Tong Huaqiong returned to the inn to rest.

Just as she wanted to lie down, Gu Taohua pushed the door open and said, "Mom, Second Sister-in-law and Second Brother are fighting."

Gu Taohua couldn’t sleep, went out to see the lights, and heard arguing from the room of Gu Dashu and Liu Yueer, along with Liu Yueer’s sobbing.

She felt it was inappropriate for a young lady like her to intervene, so she came to find her mother.

Tong Huaqiong frowned and said, "Maybe you heard wrong?"

Gu Dashu and Liu Yueer were young and always had a good relationship. They hadn’t seen each other for almost a month, so she’d expect them to be catching up warmly. Gu Taohua, as a young girl, didn’t understand and thought her brother and sister-in-law were fighting.

Gu Taohua insisted, "I didn’t hear wrong; Second Sister-in-law is crying. Mom, I heard Second Brother has been bad, saying he has a mistress outside."

As soon as Tong Huaqiong heard "mistress," she sprang up from the bed.

How could she forget, in a past life, after Gu Dashu became successful, he filled a house with mistresses?

Although Tong Huaqiong often thought Liu Yueer was foolish and sometimes didn’t like her, she had no complaints about Gu Dashu. If he dared to have affairs outside, Tong Huaqiong would not forgive him.

No wonder, she thought why Liu Yueer’s eyes were red on the morning of the second day they arrived in the city. Turns out, it was because of Gu Dashu’s infidelity.

Poor second daughter-in-law, holding it in for several days, facing customers tirelessly all day, and only breaking down after the shop opened.

She decided to stand up for her second daughter-in-law.

If Gu Dashu really had a "mistress" outside, she would break his head, revoke his shopkeeper role, and drag him home to feed the pigs.

Tong Huaqiong and Gu Taohua arrived at the door of the second room and heard Liu Yueer’s sobs.

Liu Yueer cried while saying, "Gu Dashu, you ungrateful person, I risked my reputation to elope with you, and this is how you treat me? You still say you have no affair. When we left the restaurant, that girl Xian Xian tugged your sleeve, calling you Brother Dashi. Why didn’t she tug on someone else’s sleeve?"

"You arrived in the city as a shopkeeper, a young master of the Gu Family; of course, you’re all high and mighty, no wonder even the girls from Tianxiang Building smiled and tugged at your clothes. Tell me truly, how many times did you go to Tianxiang Building? How much money did you spend on Miss Xian Xian?"

Liu Yueer’s voice was fragmented; it was clear she was heartbroken.

Gu Taohua felt her blood boil.

Do men really change when they have money?

Second Brother has only been in the city for a few days and learned to frequent brothels.

"Mom, I want to bash Second Brother’s head."

Gu Taohua’s fingers snapped tightly.

Tong Huaqiong’s face darkened, and she pushed open the door.

"Gu Dashu, I thought you’d learned your lesson, but you’ve only learned how to be unfaithful. I sent you to the city to run the shop, not to indulge in pleasures. Shameless thing, you have a bit of money and you’ve already learned to frequent brothels."

"I wish I’d given birth to a piece of barbecued pork instead of you; I’ll beat you to death, shameless creature."

Tong Huaqiong saw Liu Yueer crying with disheveled hair, while Gu Dashu sat stubbornly.

Fury overtook her, and she grabbed Gu Dashu to beat him.