Chapter 265: Doing Business
"I have to thank you, madam." Mrs. Wei was grateful to Qin Xiaoning.

Qin Xiaoning saw this and took the opportunity to say, "After I give birth to my child, I plan to open a girls' school. When the time comes, I'll have to trouble Madam to recommend some students to me."

Madam Wei hurriedly said, "That day, many noble ladies listened to Rou'er's piano and asked me where you hired the piano master. I know you are always low-key, so I just perfunctorily said nothing. If you want to recruit students in the future, as long as you use Rou'er as an example, I will promote you in the noble ladies' circle, and I guarantee that many rich ladies will compete to hire you as their teacher."

"These people are not short of money. They all hope that their daughters can stand out and marry into a better family." Mrs. Wei said bluntly.

Qin Xiaoning replied, "I understand Madam's intentions. Don't worry, I will teach Rou'er well. In addition to the art of playing the zither, I also plan to teach her calligraphy after a while."

Seeing that Qin Xiaoning was an understanding person, Madam Wei smiled even more: "With your words, I feel reassured."

He sighed again, "Although people like us are rich and famous, in this world, we businessmen have no status, especially in front of officials, we are inevitably looked down upon."

As she spoke, she could not help but sigh, "At that time, the Earl's Mansion was in trouble and urgently needed a large sum of money, so our family had the opportunity to get close to them. It seemed like a blessing for us, the daughter of a merchant family, to marry into a wealthy family, but I have always felt uneasy in my heart."

"I'm afraid my daughter won't be welcomed by others after she gets married." When Mrs. Wei mentioned this, she showed a worried look on her face: "I only have this one daughter, and I treasure her like my life. When I think about her getting bullied by others after she gets married, it's more painful than cutting my own flesh."

A loving mother’s heart is like this.

Qin Xiaoning was also going to be a mother, so she could naturally feel Mrs. Wei's state of mind: "Don't worry, Madam. I can't help you with other things, but I have the ability to make Rou'er the most outstanding lady in Shuwang City in terms of music, chess, calligraphy and painting."

She had only been teaching Miss Wei for about half a month. The music played at the last tea party was only of medium to low standard in Qin Xiaoning's opinion. But after hearing what Madam Wei said, Rou'er could play at such a high level and would be a leader among the noble ladies, so Qin Xiaoning felt relieved.

It can be seen that the talent level of the noble ladies in this small town is not even a little bit behind that in the capital.

After understanding the level of the noble ladies here, Qin Xiaoning became more confident in opening a girls' school in the future.

After hearing Qin Xiaoning's assurance, Madam Wei was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She said, "Then I will leave Rou'er to you, my lady."

"Oh, no, it's Rou'er and Zhao'er. I'll leave them both to my wife."

He then said cheerfully, "After this year's study, if the two children make progress, I am willing to pay you more tuition every year."

Qin Xiaoning smiled and declined: "That's not necessary. Madam Wei gave me one hundred taels of tuition last time. I will teach two sisters, Zhao'er, so I won't charge extra money."

"How can this be possible?" Madam Wei was a little anxious when she heard this: "I'm just being arrogant, please don't laugh at me, my family doesn't lack this little money. As long as we can teach these two children well, we can give them mountains of gold and silver."

As she spoke, she subconsciously glanced back at Zhao'er: "Besides, Zhao'er's tuition is not paid by me. Although my second uncle is not at home all year round, he is very capable. He is now engaged in the shipping business and has done business outside the vassal state. He earns a lot of money every year. As long as you can teach Zhao'er well, my second uncle is not a stingy person."

Qin Xiaoning smiled and said, "How about this, Madam Wei, you don't have to give me the one hundred taels of tuition for Zhao'er. Let me invest in your small business. I don't ask for much, just give me some dividends at the end of the year."

Madam Wei was surprised: "Madam, do you want to do business?"

The delicate young lady wanted to open a girls' school and do business at the same time. For a while, Mrs. Wei was a little overwhelmed. Qin Xiaoning smiled faintly: "I just want to learn."

Seeing Mrs. Wei's puzzled expression, Qin Xiaoning explained: "The money I earn right now is enough for my family."

As she spoke, Qin Xiaoning lowered her eyes to look at her belly and murmured, "It's just that I want to earn more money and make more plans for my child in the future."

It's all for the children.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wei agreed immediately.

During dinner, Qin Xiaoning mentioned her future plans to Songzhi.

"Mrs. Wei owns a pastry shop. I invested 100 taels of silver in it. The second manager of the shop just resigned due to family matters. I plan to let you try it out."

When Songzhi heard this, he was so shocked that he almost dropped the chopsticks in his hand: "A Ning, you are kidding me, how can I do this?"

"I have already talked to Madam Wei and asked the manager to teach you." Songzhi said.

Songzhi frowned, "From childhood to adulthood, all I have learned is to work. How can I manage a shop? Ning, I can't do that."

"How can you know if you don't try?" Qin Xiaoning put down the bamboo chopsticks: "No one is born knowing everything."

Songzhi raised his eyes and looked at Qin Xiaoning: "A Ning, I know that Boss Cai's shop was closed down, which cut off our source of income, but can you let me do something else? I really can't do this."

Qin Xiaoning said seriously, "Although Mr. Cai's shop has been closed, it doesn't mean that he has no chance to make a comeback. Even if he really can't make a comeback, I can sell the calligraphy to others." She said, "This little difficulty doesn't worry me."

As she spoke, she took Songzhi's hand and said with a bitter tone: "I am considering your future, Songzhi. You can't be a maid all your life. Now that there is such an opportunity, I want you to learn more."

She paused and encouraged Songzhi: "Making snacks is your strong point. Although the profit of the shop is not very large, it can still bring in a dividend of 180 taels a year. I don't want a penny of this. I will give it all to you."

Songzhi raised her head abruptly when she heard this. She was surprised and said, "I have food and drink when I follow you. Why do I need so much money?"

"You can't follow me forever. You can use the money you earn to buy yourself a new home and find a good husband. Besides, you will have more skills and your horizons will be broadened. You will have a brighter future."

Before Qin Xiaoning could finish, Song Zhi interrupted and asked, "Why are you suddenly talking about my marriage? Have you finally figured it out?"

"Is it Zhao Yuan or Shen Qingshu?"

Songzhi smiled faintly: "I guess it's Shen Qingshu. He is good-looking, well-educated and well-mannered. He should be suitable for your temper."

"Don't interrupt me." Qin Xiaoning said seriously, "I am now fully focused on you."