Chapter 277 Gaining Recognition

If Jiang Mi stands out too much, she might attract jealousy from some people. But Jiang Mi is already beautiful; she can't keep hiding her face forever, right? Unless she marries someone who can guarantee her safety, or they themselves are powerful enough.

"Forget it, let's take it one step at a time. The fact that we twins both passed the high school entrance exam has already caused quite a stir in the city. People have already investigated our background thoroughly. Look at that eunuch Zhang just now, he acts like he's the only one from the Jiang family, knowing more about us than I do."

Jiang Zhi complained that some things can't be avoided, and all you can do is deal with them as they come.

"That's true, Honey. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just do what you want to do. I saw that Eunuch Zhang really liked your soap earlier, which means you're doing a great job. Maybe the nobles in the palace will know about it, and then you might get big business opportunities."

I'd love to have ginger honey; what's the point if the business doesn't grow?

When they arrived at the shop, they found that business was still quite good. Some people who bought it last night found it to be very good. Compared to soapberry, it not only felt better to wash their hands, but also smelled very nice. They heard that it would also make their skin whiter and softer. Such effects cannot be seen in the short term, but their skin did become smoother and softer.

"Shopkeeper, many of our regular customers from yesterday came to buy today. They said they liked it very much after using it and wanted to buy some other scents to stock up and use in rotation."

Jiang Mi nodded: "That's good. It means our products are indeed quite good and have been recognized by others. Also, don't call me shopkeeper anymore, just call me young lady."

The manager nodded and said with a smile, "Alright, Manager... no, Miss Jiang, there are also many new customers brought by yesterday's old customers today. Business is indeed quite good. Most of them are girls. Look at their clothes, they are all wealthy people, some are even young ladies from noble families."

Jiang Mi glanced at him curiously: "You're quite something, you could tell at a glance."

The person in charge smiled and said, "I've always done this job, so naturally I can tell. I can tell at a glance that the clothes and jewelry worn by the rich are of high value. However, the clothes worn by the women of noble families may not be very expensive, but they are very precious. Precious means rare, so there is still a big difference between the rich and the officials."

Jiang Mi nodded knowingly. She had learned a lot from the person in charge. It was true that money could buy expensive things, but it couldn't necessarily buy rare things. Those precious and good things were all sent to people with power.

"By the way, do people buy our more expensive soaps?"

The manager nodded repeatedly and took Jiang Mi to take a look: "Absolutely. Rich people like to buy expensive things. We've already sold half of our expensive items today. Some people even asked if we had anything more expensive or better. I only said yes, but we have to wait for the manager to come to get them. I didn't say we didn't have any."

The person in charge is very clever, and Jiang Mi is very satisfied with him. She hasn't made anything better yet, but that doesn't mean she won't in the future. By speaking vaguely, she can make these people even more curious and want to get it. But good things can't be bought with money. She is waiting for a big shot. If this big shot can help her two brothers, then her business will not have been in vain.

Jiang Mi wasn't thinking about getting her brothers promoted and made rich through connections. She just wanted someone to lend a helping hand when her two brothers were in trouble, instead of standing by and watching or kicking them when they were down.

“You’ve done very little, Manager Liu. I remember you were introduced by Mo Hua. I didn’t expect you to be so good at business. Starting next month, as long as you work hard and are loyal to me and the shop, I will double your wages.”

Manager Liu's eyes widened in surprise. He hadn't expected this young woman to be so decisive. He had previously worked as a manager in a silk shop for many years without a raise, and had even been replaced by a distant relative of the shopkeeper. Disheartened, his niece, Mo Hua, introduced him to this small shop. He was initially somewhat dismissive, given his previous experience in a large shop, but seeing the demanding work schedule, he decided to give it a try. He was astonished to find that the manager was a young, beautiful, and remarkably intelligent woman.

He was very generous, and he made up his mind that following Miss Jiang was definitely the right thing to do.

"Okay, Miss Jiang, don't worry, I will definitely do my job well and will never let you down!"

Seeing Manager Liu's high spirits, Jiang Mi felt that he must be a good person. As long as she paid him enough, he wouldn't betray her for money. Besides, she had been kind to him and helped him when he was down on his luck. Anyone who valued loyalty would choose to follow her wholeheartedly.

"Of course I trust you, otherwise I wouldn't have let you do it. I just need to stay behind the scenes."

At this moment, Liu Min came over again and said, "Miss Jiang, my master said that the things you sell are very good, and asked me to buy some more so that I can give them as gifts to others."

Jiang Mi didn't know if Huo Ran was really going to give it away or if he was just there to support her.

"What kind of person does your master want to send this to? I'd like to help you choose, or do you know what kind of flavor the recipient likes?"

Liu Min really didn't know this. He hesitated and said, "I don't know who Master is going to give it to, but I think it should be a woman in her forties or fifties who doesn't lack anything. What kind of flavor do you think she would like?"

Jiang Mi thought the black soap would be perfect for today, but it had already been taken away by Eunuch Zhang. So she chose some light and refreshing scents and put them in a box for Liu Min.

"I picked out a few more, but I don't know which one she'll like. You can take them back and let your mistress choose."

Liu Min took it, but didn't leave in a hurry. Instead, he glanced at the crowd around him and whispered to Jiang Mi, "Miss Jiang's business is doing quite well, so my master can rest assured. I heard that Eunuch Zhang came today to issue an imperial edict to the two young masters. Congratulations!"

Jiang Mi smiled and said, "It's just a sixth or seventh rank. Isn't that what the top three have always been like in previous years?"

Liu Min nodded: "That is also a happy event. We have all witnessed the efforts of the two young masters."

After Liu Min left, Jiang Xuan took a letter and said to Jiang Mi with great interest, "Honey, Mom and Dad will be arriving in the capital soon."