Five days later, Duoduo Money Shop officially opened for business.

The alley was bustling with the crackling of bright red firecrackers. The red silk cloth on the signboard was removed, revealing a nanmu wood plaque with the five large characters "Duoduo Qianzhuang" painted in gold.

The bank's facade was very grand, with the door frame framed in gold and decorated with auspicious patterns such as gold ingots and clouds.

The two large pillars outside the door were painted red, making them exceptionally conspicuous.

"The place Xiao Zhao chose is really great! You can see it at a glance from a distance."

Chu Dunshi looked at the storefront and praised it highly. Liao Ziwan also thought it was very impressive.

The location of this money exchange was chosen by Zhao Ping'er, the manager of the spice shop. Zhao Ping'er is always decisive and efficient. This time, she chose the location of the money exchange while taking into account the nearby foot traffic and the price of the shop.

Looking inside, a stack of gold ingots and silver coins was piled on the counter in the center of the money exchange, making onlookers and passersby stare in disbelief.

In fact, the stacks of gold and silver ingots were only on the outermost layer; the inside was made of sturdy baskets stacked together.

This was all Su Buqing's idea. The young master told him that the most important thing for the opening of the money shop was to create a buzz.

"The most important thing in running a money exchange is to maintain a good reputation."

Su Buqing smiled as he looked at the reactions of the passersby.

[The young boss is really clever!]

Before the opening, Yun Duoduo and Yun Yishu sent a message by carrier pigeon, outlining many important points. Su Buqing and Song Yuanbao followed these instructions and arranged the money shop very well.

The money exchange had three floors, and each floor's stair railings were adorned with large red silk cloths, making the inside of the money exchange look very lively and festive.

The first floor is the reception counter, the second floor is where currency exchange, silver deposit, check issuance, and money lending are handled, and the third floor is a small-scale gambling den.

As for the gambling den, Su Buqing hasn't decided what to gamble on yet, so for now, he's just providing a place for everyone.

Whether you want to gamble on pigeons, jade, dice, or money, you can, but the bookmaker has to give 10% of the profits to the money lender.

"This money exchange is really impressive!"

Wen Yanli, the manager of Wen's Cloth Shop, got off the carriage, walked to Liao Ziwan's side, and said with admiration.

"Thank you so much for your presence, Sister Wen!"

Liao Ziwan cupped her hands in a gesture of invitation.

"Wow, your boss really knows how to stir things up!"

"Haha, please come in!"

Before the money exchange opened, Yun Yishu asked Liao Ziwan to inform the managers of the various cloth and silk shops who had frequently cooperated with him that he hoped they would grace the occasion with their presence on the opening day.

Of course, Su Buqing prepared a generous gift for every shopkeeper who came.

"Hey, that spirited young man in front of your money exchange, not bad looking!"

As he spoke, Manager Wen took a deep drag on his pipe and looked at the shop assistants standing ramrod straight at the door.

Wenbin, the shopkeeper's son, also led his new bride inside, following behind Wenbin.

At the entrance, six shop assistants, dressed in red short jackets with auspicious cloud patterns, black trousers embroidered with gold ingots, and black soft-soled shoes with gold trim, stood in a row, shouting loudly, "Welcome! Distinguished guests, please come in!"

In this cold winter, the bustling scene of the money exchange stands in stark contrast to the desolate trees and snow-covered rooftops on the street.

The loud welcome from the shopkeepers at the door attracted passersby who stopped to watch or came in to see what was going on.

This "Welcome" greeting was also suggested by Yun Duoduo.

As for the energetic young men standing at the entrance, Song Yuanbao personally selected them.

Money changers deal with all sorts of people. Some clients may be honest and kind, while others may be dishonest or even thugs, hooligans, or thugs.

Therefore, the selected men are all strong, skilled in martial arts, and quick-witted.

Su Buqing, the manager of Duoduo Money Shop, was dressed in a bright red robe, his hair was neatly combed back, and a string of Buddhist beads hung around his neck. He was all smiles as he greeted the customers.

Many people have come recently, all of them old acquaintances. Those old acquaintances, having heard that Old Su had become the manager of the money shop, all came to show their support and join in the fun.

"Old Zheng! Please come in. Little Zhou, treat Boss Zheng well!"

"Alright, Mr. Zheng, please come in!"

Upon hearing the order, Xiao Zhou, the clerk of the money exchange, hurriedly stepped forward to greet Boss Zheng, who was dressed in green brocade.

"Old Su, it's been months since I last saw you. You've really made a name for yourself!"

"Now that you've opened a money exchange, don't forget your brothers when you become rich and powerful!"

"That's right, that's right."

"Little Su, this money exchange is really impressive. But aren't you afraid that someone will steal the silver and gold ingots stacked on the counter? Cough cough."

The elderly man with gray hair looked at Su Buqing with concern.

"Uncle Sun, there's no need to worry. Bu Qing knows what's going on."

With a smile, he helped the old man sit down in the inner room.

...

Today is the opening day of the money exchange, but Yun Yishu and Yun Duoduo did not come.

Such a lively scene will surely attract many people, and it wouldn't be good if some high-ranking officials recognized us.

They don't want anyone to know about their business dealings yet.

In order to attract more people, Su Buqing specially arranged a banquet at the money exchange. Only when the money exchange became more famous could it gain the trust of wealthy people and make them feel at ease depositing their money there.

After the firecrackers were set off, Su Buqing warmly invited the guests to dine in the central area on the first floor, where he accompanied them to drink and eat meat.

The second manager, Song Yuanbao, along with several employees, continued to attract and welcome new customers at the entrance.

Today, the steward, Song Yuanbao, was dressed in a dark red outer jacket and black cloth trousers. He raised his hands and waved them, shouting loudly at the door: "Free exchange of silver coins today! Silver for copper coins is free!"

"Deposit money into your new account and receive 10 copper coins as a gift, plus no storage fees for one year! Enjoy the lowest interest rates on loans!"

Passersby who were standing outside the door were intrigued by Song Yuanbao's shout and stopped in their tracks.

The shop assistants joined in the shouts, attracting many passersby. Gradually, a crowd gathered at the entrance, some to watch the excitement, others to see what was going on inside the money exchange.

"Husband, this place seems quite suitable, shall we go in and take a look?"

The young woman in the purple dress asked the man beside her.

"Wow, this Duoduo Money Exchange is even giving away copper coins!"

"Come on, come on, let's go inside and take a look!"

The crowd pushed and shoved their way inside.

"Depositing money in a money exchange is safe and convenient, and they even give you money!"

Song Yuanbao continued shouting, and more and more people gathered at the door.

The guests who were drinking inside, upon hearing that they could get free money by opening an account, hurriedly ate a few bites of food, put down their chopsticks, and excitedly squeezed to open an account.

"Give me one!"

"Me too! I want some!"