Inside the premises

The first person who asked the question was handsome, but after a round of conversation, his well-educated and sophisticated appearance had regressed a bit, and the wit in his eyes was much more obvious.

It was the Censor Bo who came over.

He was quite quick, and he seized the opportunity to send the person he had promised to give over.

Thinking about the manpower needed for the pharmacy operation next week, Jiang Nian turned his head and took out a few unnecessary pieces of paper from under the counter and placed them in front of these people.

Clean, unwritten paper passed around before the group, and she placed a few pens on the counter.

"What I'll need you for next week is promotional work and sales."

"Guarding is exactly what it means. If there are too many people coming to the pharmacy, I need you to maintain order."

"And publicity means writing a catchy slogan on the insect repellent sold in pharmacies and painting a spot you think is attractive."

"Then take this promotional banner outside and distribute it to every passerby on the street to make the insect repellent sold in the pharmacy more well-known."

"As for sales, it means being familiar with the new insect repellents in the store and providing corresponding products based on the buyer's needs."

The expressions of those sent to help varied. Jiang Nian observed the reactions on each person's face and said, "Whether it's guarding or promotion and sales, these three positions are indispensable in the pharmacy. There is no distinction between good and bad."

"For those who perform well in each position, I will provide additional salary rewards."

Jiang Nian lowered his eyes and tapped the paper on the counter, pushing it forward slightly.

"Now, everyone please write down on these blank sheets which position you are good at or prefer."

The simple insect repellent production line in the warehouse and the staff in various positions in the pharmacy are all ready.

The day when the newly developed insect repellent will go on sale is just around the corner.

A kind of paper called "advertising leaflet" appeared on the streets near Liangdu City.

It briefly mentioned the new insect repellent launched by Liangdu Pharmacy, as well as a limited discount section.

During this profit-sharing festival, any items sold within the first five days of the launch of the new insect repellent are eligible for profit.

Even if you only buy a small package of Liangdu medicine shops that cost only a few coins and offer a special "health-preserving formula", such as ginseng, rehmannia flower or tangerine peel, the price can be reduced to a few coins.

If you purchase a certain amount, you will also receive a sample of the new insect repellent.

The advertising paper also specifically stated that there are three ways to purchase the newly launched insect repellent. One is to buy it individually, and the other two are divided into two packages called "Golden Package AB".

Novel things always catch people's attention, and the words written on these pieces of paper are unforgettable and catchy.

Its promotion is so widespread that everyone knows about it, from the elderly who never go out of the house to the children running around in the alleys.

Occasionally, you can hear the children muttering the words on the advertising paper.

"The Liangdu Pharmacy has specially sent a good medicine."

"The medicine will definitely eliminate the disease and protect the rice seedlings every day!"

Looking at the huge advertisement written on the advertising paper in his hand, Brother Wang put the cup of tea he had just taken a sip of back on the table.

The teahouse was as bustling as usual. The storyteller didn't come today, so everyone sat on the first floor, eating melon seeds and chatting.

The people gathered around this square table were the same group who had listened to the storyteller telling stories about the Duke's Mansion last time.

The person who wiped the tea brought up some more tea, and this time also added a small stack of peanuts.

A few of the peanuts were picked up and drunk with tea, and then Brother Wang spoke.

"Before, you advised me to buy the anthelmintic medicine from Xu's Pharmacy, but I still hold on to my opinion."

"The ones sold at Xu's are still too expensive. Look at the prices offered by Liangdu Pharmacy this time."

"The prices of these herbs have all dropped, and the newly formulated anthelmintic medicine is cheaper than the one from Xu's family. Although I don't know if it's as effective as Xu's, just take a look."

There was also a line of small words written in the lower right corner of the advertisement paper.

"During the profit-sharing festival, the first 100 people who come to the pharmacy from noon on each day can get a free sample of the new insect repellent."

Brother Wang Ren folded the line of words and put it in front of others to see.

"You can actually get free samples here? Something you can take home and use without spending any money?"

Brother Jin, who had persuaded Brother Wang to buy from Xu's Pharmacy last time, also began to hesitate. He looked in the direction Brother Wang pointed and pondered for a few seconds.

"So, if we arrive early, we can get a free bottle of insect repellent?"

There have been a lot of pests in the fields recently, and many people are worried that the insect repellent will be used up quickly and they will have to buy another bottle soon.

Many people have noticed that the amount of "arsenic seed mixed" insect repellent sold by Xu's Pharmacy is getting smaller and smaller. Although the decrease is not obvious, people who often buy from them can feel that the feel and weight of the insect repellent bottle are different from before.

Not only is the portion small, but the price hasn't come down either.

If I buy it again, I will feel like I am being taken advantage of.

But if you don't buy them, the pests in the fields will reappear.

The insect repellents sold at Liangdu Pharmacy were like soft underbelly, and Xu's were expensive.

Recently, people living in Changnong have been a little worried about buying insect repellents.

But starting from today, once you take a look at this advertisement, perhaps things will be different in the future.

Judging from this piece of paper, the new product introduced by Liangdu Pharmacy is indeed worth buying and trying. Moreover, the price is not high. If you are worried about its ineffectiveness, you can get up early and queue up to get the free sample.

After reading all the words, Brother Wang Ren looked up and saw a lot of people surrounding him.

Many of them had never been to school and could not understand the words written on the advertisement paper at all. When they heard the buzz circulating on the streets, they were naturally curious. So when they saw that the people at the table were analyzing the matter very clearly, they gathered around.

"What does this word mean?"

"Hey, what are those two symbols behind the set meal? I've never seen them before. Can someone explain?"

"Both options of this Gold Package look good. Which one are you planning to buy and try?"

"I don't plan to buy it. I want to get the sample first."

"I was planning on that, but he has other Henrys here, and I saw a medicinal herb that my family is in short supply of lately."

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Everyone in the teahouse was happily talking about the Liangdu Pharmacy's distribution of advertising flyers that they had never seen before.

Among the people walking on the street, there were many people who had never seen this list. They took the list from the people sent by the Censorate, squinted their eyes and looked at it in the sunlight.

Those who couldn't understand the words would roll up the paper and take it home to show their children who were studying in private schools.

The staff arranged by Zhu Wang were quite capable. Those who chose to go out for publicity learned to write advertising slogans under the guidance of Jiang Nian.

After a while, it was finished and given to Jiang Nian for review. Jiang Nian picked out the parts that were written clearly and concisely, combined them into the sentences for the advertisement, and then hired a few copyists to copy these advertisements.

Once the warehouse workers who make the insect repellent have prepared a portion, everything will be ready.

The promotional effect was immediately apparent within two days of the distribution of the advertising paper.

"Miss, you have no idea how well-known this pharmacy is now. It's like a prestigious new store has just grandly opened here."

Jiang Nian was currently sitting in the drugstore, looking down at the list of goods to be sold tomorrow, listening to Guizhi's vivid description of the reactions outside, her expression as gentle and graceful as usual, without any major disturbances.

After folding the list into the account book, Jiang Nian looked up and met Guizhi's slightly angry expression. He laughed and put the account book in the drawer of the counter.

"We haven't even officially started selling our new insect repellent yet, are you so happy?"

Guizhi shook her head.

"No way, miss. Just now, a few people came to ask when the new insect repellent will be available."

"I think they can't wait any longer."

Uncle Xu walked out of the storage room at the back, holding a wooden board with the prices of the recently popular discounted medicinal herbs written on it in his other hand, and a wooden hammer in his other hand.

"Miss, this price list is marked."

Jiang Nian gently patted Guizhi's arm to show her calmness, then his eyes fell on the heavy wooden board and quickly scanned it.

"Well, there's no problem this time, Uncle Xu. Nail it to the wall above."

A wooden chair was carried out from the warehouse at the back. Uncle Xu stepped onto the chair, tilted his head back, and with one hand fixed the wooden board while hammering nails into the wall.

Some tiny, short pieces of wood fell from above. Jiang Nian took a few steps back, raised his eyes and instructed Xu Bo to place the wooden board flat, then went to the yard at the back.

As the sale was approaching, Jiang Nian often stayed in the pharmacy these days and rarely went back to the Jiang Mansion for lunch. Over time, in order to make it more convenient for Jiang Nian to eat, Xu Bo placed a table and three chairs that he had found from somewhere in the back yard.

The previously scattered goods and uncleaned fallen leaves were also cleaned away.

The worker who cleaned the warehouse was packing the insect repellent to be sold in a few days in the warehouse according to Jiang Nian's instructions. He came out of the storage room when he had almost finished packing it in the morning.

He handed one of the packaged ones to Jiang Nian for review.

"Miss, please look."

In the past few days, he has been in contact with the new sweeper Xiao Shitou for a long time. After Xiao Shitou became familiar with people, he no longer stuttered when speaking, and he was not as scared as before when he saw Jiang Nian.

The two bottles of new products in Gold Package A are packed tightly and neatly with smooth and clean kraft wrapping paper.

Jiang Nian nodded, gave him the thumbs-up immediately, and handed him one of the jujube paste cakes in the basket.

"The packaging is very complete. You've been busy all morning. Take a break and have some snacks."

Guizhi took out a cup of tea from the other side of the basket.

"Yes, Xiao Shitou has been running around these days, moving cardboard and packing. It's time for him to have a good rest."

Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Xiao Shitou had no choice but to take the pastry from Jiang Nian and put it into his mouth.

The wind blowing in from the warehouse carried the bitter scent of herbs, brushing against the noses of everyone at the table and lifting the corners of the cloth covering the basket on the wooden table.

The rustling sound of a wooden chair being moved in the front hall was heard along with the sound of footsteps. Not long after, the sound of the wooden chair stopped and Xu Bo appeared outside the yard.

Seeing that everyone was sitting here, he looked a little surprised and then walked over quickly.

"Why are you all sitting here? Are you celebrating something?"

Guizhi shook her head, lifted the cloth, picked up a piece of dessert from the box and gave it to Xu Bo.

"I brought it from the Jiang Mansion. Uncle Xu, please eat it too."

Uncle Xu lowered his eyes and saw that Jiang Nian had no objection. He was also a little hungry, so he thanked him and took the date paste cake.

After a busy day, everyone became more active now that they didn't have to think about running the pharmacy.

Jiang Nian rested for a while and looked at Xiao Shitou who was seriously answering Guizhi's questions. He subconsciously thought of the matter about the spy.

She frowned slightly and asked Uncle Xu, who was drinking tea nearby, "Uncle Xu, do you remember when the duster who was supposed to clean the warehouse couldn't come up before Xiao Shitou came?"