There were some shelves placed around the walls, only two layers high, just the right height for easy access.
The room was even decorated with a wooden lattice like an exhibition stand, with rattan baskets placed inside, which were clean and breathable.
Various colorful wicker baskets of different sizes were placed under the booth, which were very exquisite and ready for customers to use when selecting fruits and vegetables.
Once the selection is complete, the customer can take it to the long counter on the right, pay the bill, have it repackaged, and then leave through the new door on the right.
The entire shop was clean, warm, and bright, with orderly entry and exit.
This design was standard practice in my previous life; it was as ordinary as it gets.
But in Tianwu, it is absolutely the first.
In my memory, places where vegetables and fruits were sold were markets, with sewage everywhere and noisy shouts all around.
Freezing cold in winter, dizzy from the summer sun.
Not to mention the masters, even the maids and servants with a little bit of face were unwilling to go grocery shopping.
But Jiayin's new fruit and vegetable shop was completely different; it was cleaner than the jewelry store and the fabric shop.
It's foreseeable that business will be fantastic after the opening!
After looking around, Jiayin was very satisfied. Holding the hot tea that Shuiling handed her, she instructed Guli, "Turn on the ground heating this afternoon and see if there are any places that are smoking."
“Choose a careful person to tend the fire, because it is difficult to control the temperature inside the house.”
"When it's cold, vegetables and fruits are easily damaged by freezing. When it's hot, they wilt and don't look fresh."
Gu Li smiled and replied, "Princess, don't worry. All the staff are from our own Suijintan. They are very diligent and obedient. It's easy to find reliable ones."
Jiayin nodded.
She had spoken to the village chief about these two shops from the very beginning.
In several places, including Xincun No. 2 Village and Dahuaishu Village, forty boys and girls, all around eleven or twelve years old, were found.
Ten fruit and vegetable shops were inspected.
Those who were sweet-talking and quick-witted stayed in the front hall to entertain guests, while the honest and taciturn ones stayed in the back to guard the storeroom and do odd jobs.
The remaining thirty men should be reserved for the restaurant next door.
Because there are two floors and many private rooms, if there are not enough staff to serve guests, it is easy to get into chaos and neglect the guests.
As for the managers of the fruit and vegetable shop and the restaurant, Jiayin asked her uncle for help and got two reliable managers.
In fact, if it weren't for the doubts surrounding Gu Li's background, he would definitely be the first choice.
But now, we have no choice but to give up...
Gu Li was unaware that he had missed the opportunity to become the head manager. He turned around, put down the blueprints in his hand, and went to find the account books to give a brief report on recent expenses.
Seeing that he had a lot of things and no servants to attend to him, Jiayin said, "Have someone send you a crossbody bag tomorrow; it will be more convenient to carry your things that way."
Gu Li was pleasantly surprised and bowed with a smile to express his gratitude.
"I saw the young master and his entourage carrying such a package, and I was thinking of having one sewn for them. I never expected that the princess would bestow it upon us. Thank you so much, princess!"
Jiayin didn't take it seriously. She went to the restaurant next door, gave Guli a few instructions, and then took a car back to Suijintan.
The village chief, holding his pipe, was pacing around the village entrance. He had been eagerly awaiting good news, so he quickly went up to speak.
Jiayin jumped out of the car, comforted the old man for a few words, and then accompanied him to the greenhouse, chicken farm, and pigsty for a walk.
Because the greenhouse lacks glass and has poor lighting, it cannot grow vegetables such as cucumbers, eggplants, and green beans. However, bok choy, spinach, chives, garlic sprouts, and sprouting scallions grow quite well.
Moreover, the greenhouse area is large, and the output is also large.
Over at the chicken coop, the roosters have all grown to about five or six pounds.
When the Northern Expeditionary Army returned, they killed about a hundred of them. Now there are still more than two hundred left. We'll keep them to give as gifts during the New Year and also share them with each family.
The hens are very diligent. After more than half a month of adaptation, they have started to lay eggs seriously, and can collect a thousand eggs a day.
This number sounds like a lot, but in a large city like Xindu, especially during the winter when eggs are scarce, it's simply not enough to meet demand.
Fortunately, there are chicken farms in Dahuaishu and Dawangzhuang, Xiaowangzhuang. In addition to supplying cyclamen, it is not difficult to distribute a thousand eggs to fruit and vegetable shops.
What surprised Jiayin the most was the mushroom cellar. It was originally dug very large to store fruits and winter vegetables.
She was just saying it casually, and she was just going to try watering the soil that had grown mushrooms in the mountains.
Unexpectedly, mushrooms have actually grown, and they are growing in clusters that are very fresh and pleasing to the eye!
In summer, this is a common and uncommon thing.
But it's a snowy winter day!
Pick a handful, stir-fry some with meat slices or make a soup, and the flavor will be incredibly delicious...
With a clear understanding of the situation, Jiayin began planning the opening of the business.
The day after tomorrow is an auspicious day for the opening. With a wave of her hand, she sent a message to the city, and that was the happy decision.
It was only at dinner time that the villagers learned that Old Lady Li and the others had taken a boat south.
Although it seemed sudden, everyone had heard that Sister Liu was going south to arrange a marriage for Liu Yang.
Jiayi is about the same age as Liu Yang. Perhaps the Li family is anxious to find him a girl, so they went south to check on Jiayi's prospects. That makes sense.
So, the villagers discussed it a few times, but then stopped paying attention.
After all, the princess was still in charge of the village, and the marquis had also returned.
Uncle Li, Old Man Li, Mr. Wen, and even Jiaren and his wife were there.
Not only is life in the village prosperous and peaceful, but even if the sky were to fall, there's no need to fear, because there are so many tall people to hold it up...
At this time, many people in Xinduli also knew the news that the elderly, weak, women and children of the Li family had collectively gone south.
With the previous rumor that Jiayi was going to marry the orphan girl, everyone started speculating about it.
"Oh dear, it must be that the Li family doesn't approve of having such a granddaughter-in-law, so they went and broke up the couple!"
"I guessed so, but do we really need so many people to go together? Could it be that General Li has caused trouble?"
"You mean... you've given that girl something to hold against you, and now you have no choice but to marry her?"
"Hehe, you never know. Young people, so impulsive, especially that young general from the Li family, who kicked the emperor's brother-in-law to death before!"
"Having many children is a burden! People used to say the Li family had a house full of children and grandchildren, what a blessing... But now it seems that having many children also means more trouble!"
"you do not say!"
The crowd was buzzing with discussion, feeling quite excited that they had witnessed the Li family's embarrassment.
But some clever people have a completely different idea.
In a secluded hall deep within the palace, wisps of smoke curled upwards, and the candlelight flickered dimly.
An old eunuch whispered, "Master, the Li family, young and old, left suddenly without any prior warning."
“The defenses at Broken Gold Beach are very tight… This servant is guilty and has failed in his master’s trust.”
After a long while, the old woman's voice replied: "Never mind, they left quickly. They're a useless family, but they have a keen sense of smell. They sensed something was wrong and ran away before they could even make a move."
"Fortunately, that little girl is still here, so nothing serious will happen."
The old eunuch, perhaps somewhat unwilling, asked, "Master, should we find an excuse to bring the Li family back?"
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