Chapter 163 Grand Opening

Zhou Miaoling raised her head and nodded gently.

Zhou Shufen paused, then added.

"Shuli, when you and your second brother are moving goods, keep your eyes open and remember which items are about to run out, such as towels, toothbrushes, and laundry detergent. Call out to them so I can restock them in time. Don't wait until the shelves are empty before you remember."

Zhou Yujie peeked out from behind the shelf and couldn't help but laugh as he patted Wen Shuli on the shoulder.

"Wow, you're amazing! You even drew up a restocking route map? You even know exactly how many steps it takes to get from the warehouse to the shelves. Three steps to the shelves, five steps to the turns, you really know your stuff! If you keep going like this, you'll definitely be a boss in the future, and maybe even open a chain store!"

Zhou Miaoling gave him a light glare.

"What about me? What about me?"

Zhou Liya pulled on Zhou Shufen's arm.

"I need a task too! I need to work!"

Zhou Shufen laughed out loud as she was shaken.

"Tomorrow morning you'll be in charge of sweeping the floor and wiping the windows. The counter needs to be so shiny you can see your reflection in it, so that customers feel refreshed as soon as they walk in. After you finish your work, I'll take you to the station and give you a handful of fruit candies, red, green, and yellow ones, to bring you some good luck and a sweet year ahead."

Upon hearing this, Liya burst into laughter and threw herself into Zhou Shufen's arms.

"Thank you, Mom! I knew you loved me the most!"

Finally, Zhou Shufen picked up the silk cloth that had just been cut.

"On the day of the opening ceremony, Zhenyi and I will stand in the middle, facing the main entrance. Brother, you will hold the tray and make sure the scissors and red cloth are properly placed inside, so they don't fall or get crooked. Nanzhi will keep an eye on the accounts, making sure not a single penny is wrong. Miaoling and Shuli will greet guests at the door, with smiles on their faces and warm words, so that people feel welcome as soon as they enter."

She looked around, her gaze sweeping over everyone's faces.

"Did everyone remember? Is there anyone who doesn't know what their job is? If you remember, tomorrow morning, everyone be in your positions and get to work! Anyone who's late won't get away with it!"

Zhou Yujie rubbed his hands together, his face full of eagerness.

After listening to the entire arrangement, I realized that my name wasn't on the list.

He scratched his head, and after a long while, he awkwardly interjected.

"Then... what about me? What should I do? I can't just stand on the sidelines clapping, can I?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shufen's eyes widened immediately.

"You still have the nerve to ask? Two hundred thousand catties of vegetables and hundreds of thousands of catties of fruit a day, if you don't transport them to the port city, do you expect them to grow legs and run there on their own? The docks are waiting to receive the goods, and drivers are lining up. If you miss one trip, many stall owners will run out of goods! Do you think I would dare to assign you any other tasks? Aren't the burdens on your shoulders heavy enough?"

Zhou Yujie chuckled and didn't say anything more.

He was indeed extremely busy, setting off before dawn and not returning home until it was completely dark.

The vegetable company opened, and long queues formed at the Gangcheng vegetable market every day, with people waiting at the entrance as early as four in the morning to grab fresh produce.

He made the trip ten times a day, covering more than 300 li (150 kilometers) each way, and his back was almost broken.

But seeing truckloads of fresh vegetables being snapped up actually made me feel at ease.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Zhou Shufen dialed Yang Qingshan's number.

The phone rang twice before being answered.

"Qingshan, how's the shipment going from our daily necessities factory? Are we stocked up on soap, laundry detergent, toothpaste, and the like?"

Upon hearing that it was Zhou Shufen calling, Yang Qingshan immediately stood up straight.

Quickly report the specific quantities of soap and laundry detergent recently produced.

"Okay, I understand."

Zhou Shufen quickly jotted down a few numbers in her notebook.

"I'll go back to Yuxin in a few days, take the goods to Ningcheng, and bring another batch back with me. Don't stop the factory from shutting down; orders will be piling up soon."

Zhou Shufen has been away from home for quite some time, and her family is all hoping she will come back to visit.

However, the supermarket hasn't officially opened yet, so the supply of goods, personnel, and processes all need to be closely monitored.

the next day.

She then rushed to several more suppliers.

After repeated comparisons and bargaining, a batch of special opening discount items was finally agreed upon.

She plans to launch a "frenzy" event on opening day.

They attracted a flood of customers with low-priced, high-quality goods, making a strong first impression.

She also had a flash of inspiration and devised a lucky draw as an extra perk during the opening period.

Customers who spend 50 yuan or more in the store will receive one chance to win a prize.

The prizes are very down-to-earth.

From everyday items like towels, toothbrushes, and soap, to children's favorites like potato chips, candy, and small toys, everything is available.

Seeing her so busy that she barely had time to rest, Zhou Yujie couldn't help but lean against the wall and sigh.

"What's wrong with your brain? You're always coming up with ideas, one after another, like a spring gushing water. How do you come up with so many tricks?"

Zhou Shufen smiled without looking up as she sorted through the promotional leaflets.

"Use your brain! Nobody's born knowing how to do business. People naturally like to take advantage of small things; it's human nature. These days, if you don't have some new tricks or gimmicks, who's going to bother coming to your shop? People just walk by without giving you a second glance."

The eve of the opening has finally arrived.

She, along with Jiang Nanzhi and Zhou Yujie, worked together to completely rearrange the supermarket, inside and out.

Zhou Shufen stood in the center of the supermarket, looking around, her heart burning with emotion.

"Big brother, sister-in-law, Yujie."

She turned around and looked at the three of them with a firm gaze.

"We're opening tomorrow. All the sleepless nights and sweat we've shed these past few days are for this one big push. We'll give it our all to make 'Zhouji Convenience Supermarket' the brightest spot in the Special Economic Zone!"

Jiang Nanzhi and Zhou Yujie exchanged a glance and slowly nodded.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the supermarket entrance was already packed with people.

Guo Zhenyi also arrived early.

He specially wore a brand new dark-colored Zhongshan suit.

Soon, Zhou Shufen appeared.

She was indeed wearing the dress he had given her last time.

Guo Zhenyi stared at her for several seconds.

He knew she loved beauty, but he had never seen her dressed so elegantly and beautifully.

Zhou Shufen was busy greeting her employees when she caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of her eye, and immediately smiled.

"Zhenyi, thank you so much for coming to help so early in the morning."

He then came to his senses, and the tips of his ears turned a barely perceptible red.

"It's my duty to support you. Besides, how could I not be there on such an important day?"

At this moment, Zhou Yujie walked over carrying a tray.

A bright red silk cloth was laid on the tray, and three pairs of scissors were neatly arranged on it.

Zhou Shufen winked at Zhou Yujie.

Zhou Yujie understood immediately, straightened his back, and steadily took the tray with both hands.

"The auspicious time has arrived!"

A loud shout suddenly rang out.

Zhou Shufen reached out and picked up the scissors first.

She turned her head to look at Guo Zhenyi beside her, her eyes filled with a smile.

"Zhenyi, shall we go together?"

"Um."

The red silk was held in their hands.

Zhou Yujie stood at the front of the crowd, holding a camera.

He held his breath, his finger lightly resting on the shutter button, his eyes locking onto the scene through the viewfinder.

With a "click," the image was firmly pressed into the black and white film.

"Grand opening!"

Zhou Shufen raised her voice.

Her face flushed slightly with excitement.