The doll shop opens three days before the Dragon Boat Festival.
Although Tian An seldom attended banquets, he knew many people in the capital, including Gu Jinyan and Zuo Yunshu.
On the opening day, several people called all the young ladies they knew. Whether they bought something or not was secondary. It was also good to increase popularity.
Mangzhong also sent many maids to help her promote the store. Everyone who entered the store was given a small gift. Anyone who bought any doll in the store would receive a free insect repellent sachet limited to the Dragon Boat Festival.
When they heard that everyone had to be polite when entering the store, some women who wanted to take advantage of the situation rushed over.
However, when they stood at the door and saw that all the people standing inside were wealthy and noble ladies with their maids, they were discouraged.
This is a small gain, but it would be bad if you accidentally offend some important person.
Just as they were about to leave, Mangzhong came up to them with a handful of small gifts for entering the store and asked, "Aunties, why don't you go in?"
The women said awkwardly, "There are only distinguished people in your shop. We women are crude and don't know etiquette. It would be bad if we offended the distinguished people."
An older, more honest-looking woman said, "The things you sell in your store are things that young girls like. We are too old to use them, so we won't waste your time."
She is not someone who likes to take advantage of others. Today she was dragged here by her old sisters.
Mangzhong listened to what they said with a smile on his face the whole time, and finally said, "I think you aunties came here because you heard about our store clerk's promotion!"
As he said this, he distributed the copper coin strings in his hand to them, "I already told you to be polite when you enter the store, how can I let you come here for nothing?"
Three copper coins are strung together with a red thread and hung in a string, with a small tassel decorated underneath, which is both beautiful and practical.
Several women burst into laughter and praised the people of Mangzhong for their beauty and kindness.
When it was the honest-looking woman's turn, she hesitated and said, "We haven't even bought your stuff yet. Are you really going to give us this money string?"
Mangzhong handed the money chain forward and said, "I really am giving it to you. I told you to be polite when you enter the store. I can't go back on my word and let you ladies come here for nothing."
"But we didn't go into the store!" the woman muttered softly.
The old sister next to her quickly pulled her back, took the money chain from Mangzhong's hand and stuffed it into her hand, and explained to Mangzhong with a smile, "This old sister of mine is a bit stubborn, let me talk to her."
Mangzhong smiled and nodded, then added, "Today is the opening of our new store. We would like to ask the aunts to help spread the word. There are discounts today, and it's very cost-effective whether you buy something for your own children or as a gift."
Several people took his money and promised repeatedly, "Don't worry, girl, we will definitely promote it well for you."
The honest woman looked at the money chain in her hand, then looked at the dolls in the store, hesitated for a moment, and pointed at a tiger-headed, tiger-brained, rice dumpling doll on a shelf outside the store and said, "Girl, how much is that doll?"
Mangzhong turned his head to look at the direction she pointed, and after confirming which doll she was referring to, he said, "That's the tiger-headed, tiger-brained rice dumpling doll, which is limited to the Dragon Boat Festival. There's also an insect repellent packet inside the doll, which will be gone after the Dragon Boat Festival.
The original price was one tael of silver, but since the new store is opening today, the discounted price is eight hundred wen."
The woman next to her knew her honest nature, so she quickly pulled her aside and whispered, "You're not really going to buy it, are you?" Then she exaggeratedly made the number eight with her fingers, "Eight hundred coins! That's enough to buy a few pounds of pork."
Several other women also advised: "Yes! Why buy something that is not suitable for eating or drinking?"
"Let's just take a look at these things."
The honest woman was unmoved by their persuasion and only asked Mangzhong: "The medicine bag in the doll can repel mosquitoes!"
Mangzhong said hurriedly, "Don't worry, auntie, this insect repellent bag was prepared by my young lady herself. It can kill not only mosquitoes but also snakes, insects, rats and ants.
And when you buy a doll, we'll also give you an insect repellent sachet. Hang the sachet on your body and you won't have to worry about being bitten by mosquitoes when you go out to play."
The honest woman nodded and said, "Okay, young lady, please wrap up the doll for me."
Mangzhong wanted to invite her into the store, but she refused to go. Mangzhong had no choice but to pack the dolls for her himself.
The good sister next to her pulled her and said, "Are you stupid? You've already bought something, why don't you go in?"
She saw that there were snacks and tea inside for free.
The honest woman looked at her with a critical eye, "Aren't you afraid of offending the noble now?"
She shrank her neck awkwardly and muttered softly, "Just now I was afraid that if I didn't buy anything in there, I would be embarrassed to come out!"
As he spoke, he seemed to think of something, and in a startled manner he pulled the honest woman and said, "No, you don't have a daughter at home, so why did you buy this thing?"
The honest woman said, "Although I don't have a daughter, my son is currently looking for a wife. Let my son give it to his future daughter-in-law."
"You're so generous. You're giving them things before the deal is even done. If the deal breaks down, they won't give it back to you."
The honest woman was more open-minded and said, "Maybe if I give something as a gift, it will work!"
Her old sisters all pursed their lips and said nothing.
Just at this time, Mangzhong came out with the dolls packed.
After confirming the dolls and insect repellent sachets that the woman had bought, he took out a small bag of snacks and gave them to them.
"Aunties, you must be tired from standing! This is provided by the store for free. You can fill your stomach first."
Seeing that Mangzhong actually remembered to bring them snacks, the women smiled and praised Mangzhong for his ability to do things. They wished them good luck in opening their business and a long-lasting business.
Mangzhong was smiling the whole time, and only turned around to greet other guests after he saw them walk away.
Upstairs, Gu Jinyan and the others watched the entire scene and praised, "You've trained this maid really well."
Tian An raised his chin and said proudly, "Of course, it doesn't matter who trained him, he has the same style as me back then!"
Speaking of the past, Gu Jinyan immediately remembered the time when Tian An first opened a store.
At that time, they could never have imagined that they would be able to meet again in the capital in the future.
Who would have thought that in less than a few years, Tian An would be promoted from a county lord to a county lady based on his own abilities?
Who would have thought that a hunter boy who hardly spoke was actually the nephew of the current emperor.
After staying in the shop for a while and seeing that the clerks were all doing their jobs and she was no longer needed, Tian An simply took her good sisters out for a stroll, so that the VIP room could be freed up to receive other customers.
Before leaving, Tian An took out a few dolls and gave them to the group. "This is a limited edition for sisters. There's only one of its kind in the world, and it's patented. If you find the same one out there, report it to the police."
Several dolls are designed according to the zodiac signs of several people. Even though Kary Ng and Wei Lingran have the same zodiac sign, their dolls are different.
There were a lot of people around today, so it was inconvenient for Qin Yalan to come out. Tian An gave hers to Wu Yufei to take back together.
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