Chapter 198 Preparing for Opening

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The shop was bustling with activity when suddenly a sudden noise interrupted everything. The three people who were arguing with each other looked outside and saw a familiar figure standing on the street.

"Sister Ayue!"

Ye Zhaodi was the first to react. The moment she saw Chu Yue, her whole face lit up.

Chu Yue stood on the street outside the shop, not in a hurry to come in. She just watched leisurely and asked in a sarcastic tone, knowingly asking, "What are you doing? Are you planning to tear down my shop?"

When the carpenter saw Chu Yue finally appear, his attitude immediately changed 180 degrees. He said in surprise, "Boss Chu, you're finally here. This is your shop. How dare we tear it down? It was all a misunderstanding. The child was ignorant and impulsive."

The master winked at his apprentice while speaking.

Ye Zhaodi still held on to the cabinet tightly, glaring at the carpenter's apprentice and shouting, "Didn't you see our boss is coming? Let go—let go!"

Under Ye Zhaodi's fierce gaze, the carpenter's apprentice reluctantly let go and snorted as he turned his head.

Ye Zhaodi wiped the cabinet he had touched with her sleeve, and hurriedly turned to Chu Yue and said, "Sister Yue, please come in quickly. This is where the boss sits."

Chu Yue walked into the store, sat down calmly, and looked around.

Although there was a little dispute, the craftsmanship of the master carpenter was impeccable. The cabinet was beautiful and straight, and most importantly, sturdy. It was made of wood from the mountains, not synthetic wood boards.

The old master observed Chu Yue's expression and said, "Boss, don't worry about what I do. This cabinet won't break even after 30 years. If it breaks, come to me! We finished it in eight days, which should have taken ten days. The girl you hired came to the shop every day to keep an eye on us and make sure we didn't cut corners. We only used the best wood."

Chu Yue didn't answer after hearing this, but turned to ask Ye Zhaodi, "Is that so?"

"Sister Yue, don't worry, I've been keeping an eye on it. The master craftsman is very skilled, so there won't be any problems."

Ye Zhaodi's face was red and full of energy because of the previous quarrel. She was still willing to talk to the master and was not angry at all about what happened just now.

Since Ye Zhaodi didn't care, Chu Yue just let it go.

Chu Yue said to the master, "Zhao Di said it's okay, so I believe you. Master, I'll pay you the rest of the money."

The old master did not expect Chu Yue to mention his recklessness at all, but instead expressed gratitude and excitement, "Boss Chu, a straightforward person like you will surely attract many customers and make a lot of money."

Chu Yue paid the money readily, and the old master received his wages in full, and the payment was made on the same day without any delay.

The old master praised repeatedly, "Boss Chu, besides the Pei family, you are the second boss I have ever met who settled the bill on the same day!"

To express his gratitude and apology, the master craftsman used the remaining wood to make a few stools for Chu Yue. The shelves and cabinets were relatively high, and Chu Yue and Ye Zhaodi were not tall enough, so they stood on the small stools when taking and loading goods, and the height was just right.

After the carpenter and his apprentice left, only Chu Yue and Ye Zhaodi were left. Ye Zhaodi closed the door slightly and finally revealed her panic.

"Sister Yue, you haven't come these days and haven't sent me any news. I've been so worried. If I didn't have to keep an eye on the store, I would have gone out of town to look for you."

"Are you scared?"

"I'm scared, but not scared either." Ye Zhaodi had a complicated expression. "I panic sometimes, but I have confidence. I believe in you. You're not a boaster, and you're not a liar. You'll definitely show up."

Chu Yue smiled with relief, comforted Ye Zhaodi a few words, and then explained, "I went out to buy supplies these few days."

"Purchase goods?" Ye Zhaodi said with excitement, "Sister Yue, are we ready to start business?

"Almost." Chu Yue asked, "How about you, how's your learning going?"

When this matter was mentioned, Ye Zhaodi smiled brightly, her face full of pride.

"Sister Yue, please watch carefully."

Ye Zhaodi stood up straight, with her hands on the counter. Her young face exuded enthusiasm, and she started with an introduction, learning the same rhetoric as the sales clerks in the supply and marketing cooperative.

Not only that, Ye Zhaodi also memorized the price and sales of each commodity in the supply and marketing cooperative.

"Soy sauce is 50 cents a bottle, rice vinegar is 50 cents a bottle, and sesame oil is more expensive, a small bottle is one yuan..."

"Snacks like candies are the best sellers, especially fruit candies. They sell out in one morning. A lot of people ask if we have White Rabbit candy, but I don't know what White Rabbit candy is..."

"Shirts are the most popular item in the clothing category. They're only five yuan each and many girls are buying them. They buy white and blue the most, saying they look great in spring..."

After Ye Zhaodi finished her story, she stared at Chu Yue with sparkling eyes.

The age difference between the two of them was not that big, but Chu Yue seemed to see a child who longed for praise from her parents.

Chu Yue praised, "Zhao Di, you did a great job."

Ye Zhaodi did more than just steal skills. She also completed a market research report without realizing it, which was extremely valuable.

Such a down-to-earth, hardworking and smart girl, if given a seesaw, she will definitely fly out like a phoenix.

After hearing Chu Yue's praise, Ye Zhaodi smiled shyly and said embarrassedly, "I see that salespeople use scales when selling things, but I don't know how to use that."

"It's okay if you don't know how to use it. I'll teach you later. Don't be too impatient at first. We'll take it slow. You'll get used to it the more you use it."

"Okay! Sister Yue, I will definitely study hard!"

Ye Zhaodi nodded heavily.

Chu Yue still had a question in her mind, "Zhao Di, you have to learn from the supply and marketing cooperative and watch the carpenter in the shop. Where do you find so much time?"

"That's easy. I just have to run back and forth. I'll do it one hour here, one hour there, and I won't miss either one."

Ye Zhaodi said with a cheerful look on her face.

Chu Yue was struck hard by her sincerity. "Running back and forth" is easier said than done. Chu Yue's shop is not far from the supply and marketing cooperative. It takes about fifteen minutes to walk, and the round trip takes half an hour.

In order to save time, Ye Zhaodi must have run.

She makes at least five or six trips back and forth a day, and if we use WeChat step count, she is definitely number one among her friends.

Chu Yue was lucky enough to hire such an employee.

Ye Zhaodi fetched some water from the back room and wiped the newly built cabinets with a rag. Meanwhile, she chatted with Chu Yue and asked curiously, "Sister Yue, you've already gone to stock up. Will the goods arrive tomorrow or the day after tomorrow? So, when are we opening?"