Xia Enruo and Ge Qiuqin were ironing clothes upstairs. She had just gone downstairs to prepare the ingredients and had some free time, so she went upstairs to help.

Although they said they needed to hire two workers, several people applied, but none of them were suitable.

They complained that the work was too tiring, that accommodation wasn't included, or that the store had too high expectations of its staff.

"Xia, why don't we go back to the compound and hire Tian Xiuli and Liu Cuiyun? I think they're just staying at home with nothing to do anyway. Familiar people are definitely better than strangers."

Ge Qiuqin was quite anxious when she saw that Xia Enruo had not found a suitable employee in a month.

The shop is getting busier and busier; the restaurant on the first floor alone keeps Xia Enru busy all day.

Because the laundry room cleans clothes well and does good marketing, it has gained a good reputation and receives more than 100 pieces of clothing every day.

There are just too many people to handle these days, so Ge ​​Qiuqin and Xia Enruo have been staying upstairs with their child for the past few days and haven't gone home at night.

I'm working late into the night rushing to get clothes out, and even then I can't keep up. Luckily, my regular customers are loyal to the store, so they don't complain even if they're half a day late picking up their clothes.

"Sister-in-law, I know you're anxious too, but your current thinking is committing a major taboo in business, do you know that?"

"A major taboo? What taboo? Are there rules for doing business?"

Ge Qiuqin was a little confused, after all, she had never done business before, so she naturally didn't know.

"Yes, the taboo is hiring relatives and acquaintances in the store. Often, it's because of family ties that some things are hard to say."

If the work isn't done well, there's no way to say anything harsh or fire them; it often leads to unpleasant situations and estrangement because of hiring relatives to do the work.

"Is this true? I always thought that hiring someone you know to do the work was better than hiring a stranger. After all, you're paying them a salary, so it's much better to pay your family or acquaintances than to pay strangers."

"That's true, but you also know that relatives and acquaintances have different personalities. Some are lazy and unwilling to work hard."

What if he doesn't perform well and tries to cheat? How are you going to discipline him then? Sister-in-law, what was the original intention of starting a business?

"Make money!"

Ge Qiuqin opened her mouth and said.

"Yes, it's all about making money. Everyone who does business wants to make money, the more the better. Any method that helps their business prosper is good."

Therefore, the purpose of doing business is to make money, not to help relatives and friends. Of course, if you make money and your relatives and friends encounter difficulties, you should still help them.

However, one must never confuse business with family ties.

Upon hearing Xia Enruo's words, Ge Qiuqin immediately understood. It was indeed true. Xia Enruo was indeed knowledgeable and understood many principles.

“Sister-in-law, I know you mean well. You asked me to hire Sister-in-law Tian Xiuli and Sister-in-law Liu Cuiyun so that they can earn some money instead of staying at home all day.”

But I only live in the same compound as them, so we're only relatively familiar with each other. I don't know their personalities or character at all.

Moreover, both families' children are already in junior high school, and they have very little free time each day. I couldn't afford to pay them wages if I hired them.

"Xia, you're right. You've thought of everything. Your sister-in-law never considered so many things."

Paying an inappropriate wage can leave you feeling resentful and upset; it's better not to hire them at all.

The noise downstairs was incessant, and there were sounds of things being smashed.

An employee ran upstairs, panting heavily.

"The boss is in trouble, and some people are causing trouble!"

"Causing trouble? Who's causing trouble!"

"It was...it was a group of beggars, about ten of them. They stood in the lobby and wouldn't leave, saying they were there to beg for food. They scared away many customers."

Upon hearing this, Xia Enruo hurriedly followed Ge Qiuqin downstairs.

Upon arriving at the lobby on the first floor, one sees about a dozen beggars standing together, dressed in tattered clothes and emitting a foul odor, while customers nearby cover their noses.

Xia Enruo stepped forward and said:

"I am the owner here. May I ask what brings you gentlemen to my shop?"

"Are you the owner of Ke Lai Xiang Restaurant?"

"We discussed it yesterday," the beggar leader asked.

"Yes, I am Xia Enruo, the owner of Kelaixiang Restaurant."

"We brothers came to your shop today for no other reason than to ask for a meal."

Your restaurant is so popular, you probably wouldn't care about a meal for ten or so of us.

We'll take one of everything in the display window. Just so you know, we're broke.

Upon hearing this person say that, Ge Qiuqin immediately became angry.

"You're clearly here to rob us, not to beg for food. Do you think we're fools?"

The leader, upon hearing this, immediately became enraged, grabbed his bamboo clappers and bells, and began singing around the hall:

"Guests come to the fragrance, oh guests come to the fragrance, treating beggars like they're not human; "

The boss is fierce and ruthless, making it difficult for us to make a living.

They cheat and swindle everywhere, a ghost in human skin;

There are many tricks to break up marriages, profiting at the expense of others;

They exclude businesses and dominate the area; large stores bully customers and are dishonest.

They have caused immense harm and show no remorse; Heaven must be truly grieved and indignant to see this!

Xia Enruo saw this person singing and dancing around the store, making quite a ruckus.

The beggars who came with them were still cheering and shouting from the sidelines.

The hall was in complete disarray, and the customers had nowhere to eat. They all stood up and watched these people causing trouble.

"Brother, since my little shop is honored to have a few brothers come and support us today."

I, Xia Enruo, am also happy. How about this?

"Bring a few brothers with you, let's go to a private room inside for dinner."

Xia Enruo stepped forward to greet the group and lead them into the private room, otherwise the other customers in the lobby would find it unacceptable and it would have a bad influence.

"No, boss. We'll just eat in the lobby and we won't go anywhere else. Even though we're beggars, we're the same as other customers."

Why are you hiding and insisting on eating inside? Hey guys, hurry up and find a seat; the owner said he's treating us to dinner.

A dozen or so beggars swarmed forward and sat down in the empty seats.

Seeing this, the other customers left and stood at the door.

Xia Enruo remained expressionless and addressed the customers:

"I'm really sorry everyone, but my shop can't stay open today. You don't have to pay for your meals today. Consider it a free meal from me, Xia Enruo, to all of you students and fellow villagers of Yongning. I hope you'll come again next time."

Seeing this, the customers all left, leaving only the few troublemakers in the store.

Xia Enruo shouted to the shop assistant:

"Quickly clear the table for our VIPs, serve the food properly, and add a pot of fruit tea and a bottle of wine to each table as a way of thanking my brothers for coming to support my new store."

Ge Qiuqin walked to Xia Enruo's side, looking somewhat anxious.

"Enruo, this...."

"Sister-in-law, it's alright. You go upstairs and take care of the clothes first. I'll chat with them for a bit."