My years as a menswear boss

Jiqiu returned to the port of Marseilles on the Conch, and also got news from the sailor Matthew. She has always kept in mind her help when she was down.

Matthew Quinn used his only remaining arm to carry the goods on his shoulders. He found a job moving goods near the pier, "I hope the boss can give me the wages I deserve today." '

Unfortunately, Matthew's prayers were of no use, and the big man gave him five francs as a reward.

"Hey! According to the goods I carry, I should give me ten francs!"

Matthew frowned and shouted that his wife could only earn two francs a day for mending clothes. They had three children who were growing up, and seven francs could not meet the needs of the family.

"Poor Matthew, if the boss didn't hire you, I'm afraid you can only become a red-haired cripple begging on the street." The man said with disdain, and the people around laughed.

Matthew clenched his fists and looked at the row of strong men with unkind faces in front of him, he could only grit his teeth and leave with five francs.

Back home, Saoirse saw her decadent husband, she got up and kissed his cheek, "Honey, at least our family can still be together now."

Matthew smiled reluctantly. He saw three children peeping outside the door, two boys and a girl, with rosy faces and well taken care of. He walked over and kissed his children.

When Saoirse saw her husband returning to the bedroom with frivolous steps, she felt a little worried, but she still didn't bother him, and continued to sew the expensive dress in her hand. Her craftsmanship gradually gained a reputation in the local area. More and more, Saoirse believes that the family will be able to welcome a better life after this time.

The light in the bedroom was dim, and Matthew sat on the bed, looking at the blade in his hand, which was originally used for shaving his beard.

But now he just wanted to get it over with. He took out an envelope from the drawer, which contained a suicide note he had written long ago. After his death, Saoirse could find a better man, and the children would not have the risk of starvation.

Matthew put the blade on his neck, and he quickly put it down again, covering his face with his rough hands, his palms were soaked with tears, his cowardice could not allow him to complete suicide, he felt that he must be a selfish husband, he didn't want to His lover married another man after his death, and he didn't know if that man would treat his children well.

Jiqiu looked at the dilapidated hut that was about to collapse in front of her. She was in a dilemma, feeling like the house would collapse in a second.

"Are you sure it's here?" Jiqiu asked Jacob beside him.

"Of course, sir."

Jiqiu saw three children nearby who were poking around. She noticed that one of the three children was a boy with red hair. She took out a handful of candy from her pocket, "Do you want to eat?"

The three children looked at each other, the tallest boy pushed the short boy beside him, the short boy hugged the little girl next to him tightly, and the youngest little girl looked at the candy in Jiqiu's hand with bright eyes.

"What's your name?" Jiqiu asked warmly. She thought of the children in the previous life's relief home, but although these three children were dirty and dressed in sloppy clothes, they were not thin and weak, but rather strong.

"Sean."

"Oshin."

"Ova."

With three Irish-style names, Jiqiu touched the heads of the three children with a smile, "I want to visit your parents."

The three children were all captured by the sweet candies. They blinked their big eyes and looked at the handsome "big brother". The oldest, Sean, hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly, and trotted into the crooked hut to call for his mother. .

Saoirse bent down and came out of the house, seeing the well-dressed young man in front of her, she hesitated, "Honorable sir, are you here to find my husband?"

"Yes, I was helped by Mr. Quinn when I was in trouble. Now I am out of trouble and want to repay this kindness." Jiqiu smiled cleanly and brightly, which eased Saoirse's nervousness.

Saoirse breathed a sigh of relief, and she quickly called her husband in the bedroom.

Hearing his wife's call, Matthew quickly stuffed the suicide note under the pillow, put the blade back in the drawer, stood up and walked out of the room.

"Are you... that kid?"

Matthew took a closer look at the young man in front of him. Looking at those golden eyes, he thought of the pitiful little Mermaid who was despised by others.

"It's me, Mr. Quinn." Jiqiu bowed politely to signal.

Matthew quickly waved his hand, and he invited the boy to his home, "You don't need to be so polite, just call me Matthew."

Jiqiu called out to Uncle Matthew, and she took the black tea made by Saoirse, with a layer of fine tea foam floating on it.

But that's the best they can offer, "Why would you risk helping me?"

After all, the management of the Mermaid is strict, and the classization on board is very serious, but Matthew risked being whipped and gave her a bite of the meat from the sailor's meal.

"Because you are about the same age as my eldest son, the red-haired kid outside the door."

Matthew looked at the three children with their little heads sticking out of the door, "Most Irish people have red hair, and this hair color is discriminated against everywhere. My eldest son inherited my red hair, except for his younger brother and sister , no one wants to play with him."

This sentence is indeed true. Europeans are quite disdainful of red hair. In this era, there is a chain of contempt for hair color in Europe, black ≥ golden > yellow > brown > red. They even fabricated false crimes against red-haired people.

During the ancient Roman Empire, the Romans had a very high status, and black hair was a symbol of the identity of the Romans. They regarded the other three nations as barbarians, and some people would capture red-haired people as slaves. In the Middle Ages, religion believed that He stole the fire of hell to turn his hair red, threatening to burn redheads to death.

Judas, who betrayed Jesus in the Bible, has red hair. Christians hate red-haired people for religious reasons.

Matthew's other two children, Osin and Owa, have inherited their mother Saoirse's blond hair and honey-colored eyes, revealing a vigor all over their bodies, which are completely different from the inferior and restrained personality of their elder brother Sean.

"When I first came to Venice, no one wanted to hire me. I could only sell myself to the Mermaid to become a sailor. Even though the status was low, the annual salary was enough to support Saoirse and the children." The red-haired The Irishman rubbed his head, and he pretended to be relaxed and said, "On the ship, an old cook discovered my culinary talent. He recommended me to the captain to be the ship's cook, and I will be in charge of the sailors' food."

He concealed the fact that he was being watched all the time. The captain didn't trust him and always felt that he would steal food.

"If the firm hadn't closed down, I'm afraid I would have been working on the Mermaid until the day I couldn't move."

"I can offer you a job opportunity." Jiqiu looked at the decadent man in front of him, if he had a rich life.

Then she will give him a sum of money, but now what he needs is not only money, but also a stable job.

"I suppose you thought I died in that storm."

Matthew nodded silently. He asked his colleagues when he was recuperating on the hospital bed, and they all said that he had never seen the toddler again, and he was still regretful at the time.

"I was washed up on the beach by the waves, and Mr. Edward Rossi passed by and rescued me. He adopted me and regarded me as his own child."

Jiqiu took out the explanation for Totti, "He is a count and a businessman. He has a ship responsible for the transportation from Marseilles to Venice. You can continue to do your own work.

It only needs to work two weeks a month, the flight is safe, and there are few storms.

There are two Arab doctors on it, so don't worry about physical problems.Pay three times as much as you did on the Mermaid. "

Matthew patiently listened to the boy's words. He knew that he needed this job very much. Seeing the boy's childish face, "...can you really make the decision?"

"Yes, Uncle Matthew." Jiqiu took out a contract from her pocket, and she handed it to the front, "You can take a look."

Saoirse on the side couldn't help but feel anxious for her husband, she knew that the conditions proposed by this noble young master were very generous.

Even healthy young adults can't get such a high salary. Seeing her husband's serious expression, she patiently waited for him to make his own decision.

Matthew looked at the contract carefully and saw every item above clearly. It was the first time he saw such a lenient contract, including injury compensation, extra rewards, and even benefiting his family.

"This is probably the best employment contract I've ever seen." Matthew reluctantly put down the parchment in his hand.

"You are worthy of this job. My father taught me to repay people with gratitude, and to give the most sincere rewards to those who have treated us well in the past." Jiqiu said softly, and handed out a pen.

Matthew took the pen, signed his name on the contract, and couldn't help admiring, "Your Excellency the Earl must be a man of noble character."

Jiqiu was happier to hear people praise Dantès than herself, she showed her pointed canine teeth, "Yes, father is my role model."

She saw the children at the door, "You are also a role model for your own children. I believe Sean and the others will become kind people like you."

Before leaving, Jiqiu left a bag of money, "Please be sure to accept this kindness. My father asked me to hand it over. I hope it can relieve your urgent need."

Matthew watched the boy leave in a hurry, and didn't react until Saoirse pushed him. He untied the money bag on the table and stuffed coins inside.

"A lot of money." Saoirse couldn't help exclaiming.

Matthew quickly covered her mouth and motioned her to keep her voice down, "Let's save the money first, and then change the house. The children will finally not have to suffer."

Saoirse nodded hurriedly, and immediately set off to pack the things that needed to be taken away.

Matthew returned to the bedroom and took out the suicide note from under the pillow. He struck a match and watched the suicide note turn into ashes little by little.