Boom! Boom! Boom!
The shop was bustling with activity when suddenly an abrupt noise interrupted everything. The three people who were arguing with each other raised their heads and looked outside, only to see a familiar figure standing on the street.
"Sister Yue!"
Ye Zhaodi was the first to react, and the moment she saw Chu Yue, her whole face lit up.
Chu Yue stood on the road outside the store, not in a hurry to come in, just watching leisurely, and asked in a sarcastic tone, "What are you doing? Are you planning to tear down my store?"
When the carpenter saw Chu Yue finally show up, his attitude immediately changed 180 degrees. He said in surprise, "Boss Chu, you are finally here. This is your shop. How dare we tear it down? It's all a misunderstanding. The child is immature and a little impulsive."
The master winked at his apprentice while speaking.
Ye Zhaodi still held on to the cabinet tightly and glared at the carpenter's apprentice, shouting, "Didn't you see our boss is coming? Let go - let go!"
Under Ye Zhaodi's fierce gaze, the carpenter's apprentice reluctantly let go and snorted as he turned his head.
Ye Zhaodi wiped the cabinet he had touched with her sleeve, and quickly turned to Chu Yue and said, "Sister Yue, please come in quickly. This is where the boss sits."
Chu Yue walked into the store, sat down calmly, and looked around.
Although there was a little dispute, the craftsmanship of the master carpenter was impeccable. The cabinet was beautiful and straight, and most importantly, sturdy. It was made of wood from the mountains, not synthetic wood boards.
The old master observed Chu Yue's expression and said, "Boss, don't worry about what I do. This cabinet won't break even if you use it for thirty years. If it breaks, you can come to me! We finished it in eight days out of a ten-day period. The girl you hired came to the store every day to keep an eye on us and make sure we didn't cut corners and used the best wood."
Chu Yue did not answer after hearing this, but turned to ask Ye Zhaodi, "Is that so?"
"Sister Yue, don't worry, I'll be watching over you the whole time. The master craftsman is very skilled, there won't be any problems."
Ye Zhaodi's face was red and she was full of energy because of the previous quarrel. She was still willing to talk to the old master and was not angry at all about what happened just now.
Since Ye Zhaodi didn't care, Chu Yue just let it go.
Chu Yue said to the master, "Zhao Di said it's okay, so I believe you. Master, I'll pay you the rest of the money."
The old master didn't expect Chu Yue to not mention his recklessness just now, but instead expressed gratitude and excitement, "Boss Chu, a straightforward person like you will definitely attract many customers and make a lot of money."
Chu Yue paid the money readily, and the master received his wages in full, and the payment was made on the same day without any delay.
The old master praised repeatedly, "Boss Chu, besides the Pei family, you are the second boss I have met who settled the bill on the same day!"
In order to express his gratitude and apology, the old master used the remaining wood to make a few stools for Chu Yue. The shelves and cabinets were relatively high, and Chu Yue and Ye Zhaodi were not tall enough, so they stood on small stools when picking up and loading goods, which was just the right height.
After the carpenter and his apprentice left, only Chu Yue and Ye Zhaodi were left. Ye Zhaodi closed the door slightly and finally revealed her panic.
"Sister Yue, you haven't come and sent me any messages these days, and I'm so worried. If I didn't have to keep an eye on the store, I would have gone out of town to look for you."
"Are you scared?"
"I am afraid, but not afraid either." Ye Zhaodi had a complicated expression. "Sometimes I panic, but I have confidence. I believe in you. You are not a boaster, nor a liar. You will definitely show up."
Chu Yue smiled with relief, comforted Ye Zhaodi for a few words, and then explained, "I went out to buy goods these few days."
"Purchase goods?" Ye Zhaodi asked excitedly, "Sister Yue, are we ready to open for business?
"Almost done." Chu Yue asked, "How about you, how are you doing with your stealing skills?"
When this matter was mentioned, Ye Zhaodi smiled brightly, her face full of pride.
"Sister Yue, watch carefully."
Ye Zhaodi stood straight with her hands on the counter. Her young face exuded enthusiasm and she started with an introduction, learning the salesman's words exactly the same as those used by the supply and marketing cooperative.
Not only that, Ye Zhaodi also memorized the price and sales of each commodity in the supply and marketing cooperative.
"Soy sauce is 50 cents a bottle, rice vinegar is 50 cents a bottle, sesame oil is more expensive, one dollar a small bottle..."
"Snacks like candies are the best sellers, especially fruit candies, which are sold out in one morning. Many people also asked if they had White Rabbit milk candies, but I don't know what White Rabbit milk candies are..."
"Shirts are the most popular item in the clothing category. They are sold at five dollars each and many girls buy them. The most popular ones they buy are white and blue. They say they look good in spring..."
After Ye Zhaodi finished her story, she stared at Chu Yue with sparkling eyes.
The age difference between the two of them was not that big, but Chu Yue seemed to see a child who was craving for praise from her parents.
Chu Yue praised, "Zhao Di, you did a great job."
Ye Zhaodi did more than just steal skills. She also did a market research report without realizing it, which is very valuable.
Such a down-to-earth, hard-working and smart girl, if given a seesaw, she will definitely fly out like a phoenix.
After hearing Chu Yue's compliment, Ye Zhaodi smiled shyly and said embarrassedly, "I see that the sales clerks all use scales when selling things, but I don't know how to use that."
"It's okay if you don't know how to use it. I'll teach you later. Don't be too anxious at first. We'll take it slow. You'll become more proficient as you use it more."
"Okay! Sister Yue, I will definitely study hard!"
Ye Zhaodi nodded heavily.
Chu Yue still had a question in her mind, "Zhao Di, you have to learn from the supply and marketing cooperative, and you also have to watch the carpenter in the store, where do you get so much time?"
"That's easy. All I have to do is run back and forth. I'll run one hour here, one hour there, and I won't miss either one."
Ye Zhaodi said with a cheerful look on her face.
Chu Yue was hit hard in the heart by her sincere aura. "Running back and forth" is easier said than done. Chu Yue's store is not far from the supply and marketing cooperative. It takes about fifteen minutes to walk, and it takes half an hour to go back and forth.
In order to save time, Ye Zhaodi must have run.
She makes at least five or six trips back and forth a day. If we use WeChat’s step count, she would definitely be number one among her friends.
Chu Yue was lucky to hire such an employee.
Ye Zhaodi fetched some water from the back room and used a rag to wipe the newly built cabinets. She chatted with Chu Yue at the same time and asked curiously, "Sister Yue, you've gone to buy the goods. Will the goods arrive tomorrow or the day after tomorrow? So when will we open?"
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