Jiang Yan quietly supported Su Jinli behind the scenes. He not only helped with the bookstore's financial affairs but also used his connections to provide publicity for Jinyun Bookstore. He invited scholars to the bookstore to hold book sharing sessions, further enhancing the cultural atmosphere and reputation of Jinyun Bookstore.
Su Qingyao also saw a business opportunity in this serialization. Based on the story of "The Oil Seller," she designed a series of story-related beauty products, such as "Oiran Rouge" and "Oil Seller Powder." These products were immediately popular with female readers, bringing lucrative profits to Jinxiu Pavilion and providing a successful publicity boost for Jinyun Bookstore.
Young Marquis Su also grew significantly during this process. He actively participated in the bookstore's affairs, helping to post notices and maintain order. Through his interactions with readers, he learned how to communicate and solve problems. He also frequently sought advice from Su Jinli and Jiang Yan on business and cultural matters, determined to contribute even more to the development of Jinyun Bookstore in the future.
However, not everyone was happy about Jinyun Bookstore's success. Seeing Jinyun Bookstore's prosperity, Shopkeeper Qian was filled with jealousy and resentment. He began to plot a new conspiracy to once again destroy Jinyun Bookstore's reputation.
One day, Shopkeeper Qian instructed his men to spread rumors throughout the capital, claiming that the serialized stories published by Jinyun Bookstore were plagiarized and that they were deliberately overpriced to deceive readers. These rumors spread like wildfire, negatively impacting Jinyun Bookstore. Even some of its once loyal readers began to doubt the company, and the number of people purchasing serialized chapters decreased significantly.
Upon hearing the news, Su Jinli didn't panic. She decided to confront the crisis head-on. She first gathered ample evidence proving that "The Oil Seller" was an original work, then posted a notice at the entrance of the bookstore explaining the truth to readers. She also invited leading scholars to testify in Jinyun Bookstore's favor and held a public debate to confront those who spread the rumors.
At the debate, Su Jinli swiftly and effectively refuted the other side's arguments. She elaborated on the creative process of "The Oil Seller," displaying the author's manuscripts and creative thinking. Scholars and other intellectuals also spoke out in defense of Jinyun Bookstore, pointing out that the rumors spread by Qian were unfounded.
The debate attracted a large number of onlookers from the capital. They witnessed Su Jinli's wisdom and courage, as well as Jinyun Bookstore's dedication to its work. As the truth gradually surfaced, the rumors were refuted. Readers regained their confidence in Jinyun Bookstore and flocked back to buy the next chapter.
After this crisis, Jinyun Bookstore's reputation remained intact and, in fact, even more deeply rooted in people's hearts. Su Jinli and Jiang Yan were also resolute in their resolve to continue bringing more excellent works to readers and promoting the development of Beijing's cultural sector. They knew they would face challenges ahead, but they believed that, as long as they worked together, they would overcome all difficulties and create a brighter future.
The story of "The Oil Seller" continues to circulate throughout the streets and alleys of the capital, becoming an enduring memory. It's not only a fascinating story, but also a significant milestone in the development of Jinyun Bookstore, a testament to the hard work and perseverance of Su Jinli and Jiang Yan, and their contributions to cultural endeavors.
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