When Shu Yan arrived at the store, Zhang Huaxiu and Yingying were already there. The two of them were really hardworking. They usually start work at 9 a.m., but they arrive at 8 a.m. every day. These past two days, they've been arriving at the store as early as 7 a.m. to organize clothes. When we get paid next month, I'm definitely going to give them a bonus.

The relationship between bosses and employees is reciprocal. Shu Yan herself used to work for someone else and knows best the sadness of not getting anything in return for your efforts. Now that she is her own boss, she feels that more work should be rewarded and that people should get their share for their efforts.

"Xiuxiu, go to the warehouse and check how many trench coats are left, then see which style, color, and size are selling best." Shuyan put down her bag, first counting out two hundred yuan in change, which was kept at the cashier for making change, and then started doing yesterday's accounts.

There are currently only two full-time sales clerks in the store. Shu Yan is mostly responsible for the cash register, only handing it over to Zhang Huaxiu when she's out. They both receive commissions from clothing sales, so they need to keep meticulous records of all their orders; otherwise, it's difficult to calculate their wages at the end of the month.

"I just checked. This beige one is selling the best; there's only one small and one large left. The second best-selling one is this pink trench coat. These pants are also selling well. The medium size is the best-selling. The large size of the black coat is the best-selling. I've written them all down in my notebook." Zhang Huaxiu handed Shu Yan a notebook, which clearly listed the styles and sizes that were unavailable.

Zhang Huaxiu was meticulous in her work. Shu Yan glanced at her and then didn't go to the warehouse. She put the notebook into her bag and said, "You keep an eye on things this morning. I'll go to the train station to pick up the goods. I'll be back in two hours at most. Also..." Shu Yan beckoned Xiuxiu closer to her and whispered, "Put the grand prize in the balloon and hang it up in a hidden place."

"Should we put the grand prize up today?" That's a TV set; if someone takes it away, it's gone.

The grand prize is a 21-inch color TV worth over two thousand yuan. Shu Yan didn't even put it in the first two days. Better safe than sorry. If someone else won a TV worth over two thousand yuan in the first two days, what would she use to attract customers? Today is the third day, so there's nothing to worry about. If she wins, she can create some buzz. If she doesn't win, she can guide a customer she likes to win on the fifth or sixth day. In short, when Shu Yan bought this TV, she never intended to keep it; she was definitely going to give it away.

"Go ahead and release them. Put the first prize balloon in an easier place to pop it today. It's been so many days, we need a decent prize to give them some excitement." After giving the instructions, Shu Yan left with her bag on her back.

There are very few taxis on the street now, and it's hard to hail one. It's really inconvenient to do business without your own car. Shu Yan knows how to drive, but the original owner certainly doesn't. She needs to take some time to get a driver's license and buy a used small truck so that it will be easier to get around.

Shu Yan brought a lot of goods this time, and she couldn't carry them all back by herself. Fortunately, the shipping station could help with delivery, but it would cost an extra fee.

When Shu Yan returned, she found the store entrance very lively, with a large crowd gathered, making it impossible to squeeze in. She asked a passerby, "What's going on?"

"You just got here, right? Someone just won the grand prize here—a bicycle. I thought it was fake, but it actually happened! I heard they only bought a 20-yuan shirt and won a bicycle worth over 200 yuan. What incredible luck! Lots of people are going in to buy clothes now. If they could win a TV, wow! That would be a huge windfall." Seeing how lively it was inside, a passerby felt a little tempted. "I'm not going to say anything more, I'll go in and take a look. I don't need any for myself, but I can give them to my wife. Her birthday is coming up soon."

It turned out someone had won the bicycle. Shu Yan smiled slightly. Hanging it in the most conspicuous place was bound to attract someone to draw it, and sure enough, the event, which had been somewhat sluggish, became lively again.

Shu Yan apologized to the delivery driver, gave him two packs of cigarettes, and told him to wait a moment. She then squeezed to the shop entrance, clapped her hands, and said, "Everyone, I'm the owner of this shop. I just found out that someone won a bicycle. Originally, there was only one first prize, but seeing everyone's enthusiasm, I've decided to add another first prize."

When Zhang Huaxiu pushed another bicycle over, everyone present burst into applause.

Regardless of whether we get it or not, let's just join in the fun first.

Shu Yan raised her hand and pressed down, "Everyone, don't just look at the first prize. See this TV next to me? This is the grand prize for our opening event. No one has won it yet, so everyone still has a chance. It's a 21-inch color TV for 2,300 yuan. Don't miss it! Everyone needs clothes, so if you buy one item, whether it's a shirt or pants, you'll have a chance to win a prize. I'm hoping someone can take this TV home."

"Boss, if I win the draw, can I really take it with me?"

"Of course, there are so many people watching. Besides, my shop is right here, I can't ruin my reputation for a TV set."

The store experienced an instant surge in customers; the goods brought in from the train station were sold out before they could even be sorted and placed on the ground.

"Can I wear these jeans? How much do they cost?" the customer asked Zhang Huaxiu, who was standing next to him.

"Let me measure your waist." Zhang Huaxiu measured the customer's waist very professionally. "The ones you picked are too big. Jeans look better when they fit. These jeans are the latest style this year. Many celebrities wear them. They're only 35 yuan. They'll look even better with this shirt. The total is 70 yuan. If you choose a jacket, you can get a 10 yuan discount when you reach 100 yuan. You can wear this outfit from now until winter. If you're not afraid of the cold, you can wear thermal underwear underneath and a cotton coat on top. It's definitely a good deal."

People who originally only wanted to buy one piece of clothing might think that if they spent 100 yuan, they could get a 10 yuan discount. However, by the time they reached 100 yuan, most of them had already bought three pieces of clothing and felt it wasn't worth it, so they would buy two more pieces to get one free when they spent five.

In the end, everyone would go out with bags full of prizes to try their luck at the lottery. Even if they didn't win a TV, winning socks, scarves, or something else would still make them happy.

"I won! I won!"

Hearing the excited shouts outside, Shu Yan thought she had won a TV. She quickly ran out, thinking that the TV had been won and she had to make a big announcement, otherwise the TV would have been a waste. But when she went out, she found out that she had won the second prize, which was the same man she had just asked when she came back.

"Congratulations, sir, you've won the second prize! You can choose an electric fan worth one hundred yuan here," Shu Yan congratulated loudly.

The man left happily with the electric fan in his arms. Although he had hoped to win a TV to buy clothes, he knew it would be difficult. He never expected to win an electric fan. His wife had been complaining about the heat and wanted to buy a fan, and now he had won. He was sure his wife would be happy to bring it home.

Seeing someone leave with an electric fan, the onlookers became even more excited. They had come here to shop to buy clothes, and since they could buy clothes anywhere, this store even had a lucky draw.

The temporary workers didn't go out to hand out flyers; they all stayed in the store to help out. Even so, Shu Yan still felt a bit overwhelmed.

"It's 112 yuan in total. I'll take 120 yuan from you and give you 8 yuan back." Shu Yan quickly took the money and gave her change, not having time to worry about buying clothes.

The commotion subsided after 12 o'clock. Shu Yan gave Zhang Huaxiu some money to buy lunch, then picked up her bag and prepared to leave.

"Isn't the proprietress going to eat?" Zhang Huaxiu asked, clutching the money.

"I'm not eating. I'm rushing to the factory to pick up the goods. You guys tidy up the shop in a bit, restock the shelves, and then take turns resting for a while." When they reached the gate, Shu Yan instructed worriedly, "Everyone has worked hard today, so cook a few more meat dishes and don't skimp on them for me."

"I understand," Zhang Huaxiu said with a smile.

This time, she was lucky enough to flag down a taxi on the roadside. The fare to the garment factory was thirty yuan, which was a bit high. But time was money, so Shuyan took the taxi directly to the garment factory.

"Mr. He, have you released new styles again?" Shu Yan noticed that Mr. He had a lot more short jackets and cotton-padded coats.

"I saw a lot of new styles at your store last time, so I made a special trip to Guangzhou to buy sample garments to make copies. What do you think? Not bad, right?" Mr. He said happily.

“They’re both very good.” Shu Yan nodded. “Do you make shirts here? I have two shirt designs that I’d like to find a factory to manufacture.” Shu Yan wanted to make two versatile shirts, design them herself, find a factory to manufacture them, and sell them herself.

Mr. He shook his head, "I'm already quite busy here, so I really can't do contract manufacturing for others. But I can introduce you to a contract manufacturer. Their machines were just replaced not long ago, and their employees are long-time staff. The products they make are no worse than mine."

Making clothes is actually quite risky. If you don't keep up with the latest trends and no one likes the clothes you make, then the factory won't get any orders. Mr. He's friend is a case in point.

After learning about it briefly, Shu Yan agreed to go and take a look.

"I've been busy these past few days. Let's wait until the opening event is over. I'll trouble you to take me to your friend's place then, Mr. He. Also, I wanted to discuss something with you. I've been so busy lately, so could you please call me next time and deliver the goods for me?"

After pondering for a long time, Mr. He said, "I can deliver more than 50 items for you."

"Then it's settled." Shu Yan nodded readily.

Today's shipment exceeded fifty pieces, and Mr. He directly arranged for the factory's trucks to deliver them to the store.

Shu Yan was busy until late at night again, so she gave the temporary workers an extra 5 yuan each. "I was so busy today that I didn't even buy bread or drinks. Go buy something to eat yourselves."

"Thank you, ma'am."

After everyone left, Shu Yan saw Zhang Huaxiu and Yingying still sorting goods and said with a smile, "I won't give you any bonuses. I'll give you bonuses at the end of the month."

"Thank you, boss lady," Yingying said sweetly.

Unlike temporary workers, they receive a basic salary plus commission. They get a 1% commission on every piece of clothing they sell. During her lunch break, she calculated that she had sold over 700 yuan worth of clothes that morning alone, earning her a 7 yuan commission. Including the afternoon and evening sales, she could easily earn 20 yuan a day, which would amount to 600 yuan a month. Just thinking about it made Yingying feel excited.

Zhang Huaxiu, standing to the side, was both excited and confused. When she first started working there, she thought that even though the basic salary and various benefits were slightly less than what she earned at the factory, it was still pretty good. She really didn't care much about the commissions. But now, her commissions might be higher than her basic salary. Not to mention a lot, her monthly commission of 300 yuan, plus her basic salary and various subsidies, amounted to more than 600 yuan. More than 600 yuan! Her brother was also a middle-level manager at the factory, and he only earned 500 yuan a month.

"Let's go, hurry up and close the door and go home." Shu Yan hadn't seen the two children all day and didn't know if they were getting used to staying at the Zhang family's house. Her heart was already with the children.