"That's okay, Miss Su. I have two plans," Su Binglan said, "Firstly, I will open a shop called Su's Pottery Workshop. I'll hire you and your husband to do pottery for me and pay you a monthly salary.
"Your basic wages will be 60 copper coins monthly with a commission for every pot or jar you make—one to two coins per person. You'll receive a higher commission the more expensive the item is.
"Of course, I'll pay for the pine wood since I'm opening the shop for you. You just need to work there and listen to me. I may let you take in some apprentices in the future, but if you do, I will pay you a corresponding fee for teaching your apprentices.
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Su Binglan had planned to work alongside the older couple, but after seeing their reactions, she felt buying them a shop directly was better. If so, the couple could quickly start making her needed pots and jars.
