The head shopkeeper followed her respectfully, carefully observing the boss's expression, and seemed to be hesitant to speak.
"Just say it if you have something to say," Xie Wanyun said calmly. She also wanted to hear the opinions of the shopkeepers first; after all, they dealt with customers every day.
"Madam, the weather is getting colder, and we often have customers asking for furs. However, our Yunjianfang is a bit understocked. It's a shame to have business but not be able to do business. I have already reported this to you, Madam. I wonder if you have forgotten?"
Xie Wanyun pondered in silence, his fingers tightly twisting the Buddhist beads in his hand.
It’s not that she forgot, but this winter was really cold and the furs were bought up by merchants before they even arrived in Beijing.
In the previous life, the Xie family was stationed in a cold and harsh area at the border, and they bought directly from the locals, which was not only convenient but also much cheaper.
"What the head shopkeeper said is true. I have already placed an order with a merchant from the north and will send it to Beijing as soon as possible."
Xie Wanyun pointed to a satin cotton coat on the counter and said, "Yunjianfang is a high-end business. Many of our customers have embroiderers at home, and most of them buy silk and make their own. We can have a few samples and match them appropriately. We want to give customers the impression that Yunjianfang's styles are the most fashionable and tasteful. This is what sets Yunjianfang apart from other silk shops."
The shopkeepers were all amazed! The boss is the boss, this is a really unique vision!
Xie Wanyun went to the garment workshop behind the shop and felt a chill as soon as he entered. He looked at the tailors and embroiderers, all of whom were so cold that their faces turned blue. They kept stamping their feet and blowing on their hands.
Xie Wanyun frowned and said, "It's so cold, why don't you light a charcoal fire?"
The manager hurried forward to answer.
"Madam, the silk and satin fabrics in the workshop are all flammable. If a spark were to fly, the consequences would be disastrous. Plus, charcoal is expensive this year, so we're trying to save as much as possible."
Xie Wanyun's eyes turned cold, and he scolded, "How much money can this save? How can you make good clothes when your hands and feet are frozen? Build a kang in the room, without an open flame, and arrange for a servant to watch over it at all times. That should be fine."
The tailors and embroiderers who were working at the time all looked grateful when they heard this.
Xie Wanyun saw this and said to everyone, "It's cold, and you've all worked hard. It's my fault for not being considerate, and I apologize to you all."
Everyone praised the host for his generosity and was busy thanking him.
Xie Wanyun turned around and instructed the head shopkeeper: "The leftover fabrics from cutting clothes can be used to make some sachets, pillows, etc., and embroider the name of Yunjianfang on them. As gifts for customers, they are not worth much, but they are our thoughts."
When the shopkeepers heard this, they suddenly understood and were filled with admiration for her.
When cutting, the tailors and embroiderers just tilt their scissors a little, and the fabric saved is enough to make many sachets and pillows.
In this way, wouldn’t Yunjianfang’s reputation spread faster?
Giving a few small favors can make the employees feel grateful to the boss, work harder, and earn you a good reputation. Why not do it?
Quan Ge'er had been following Xie Wanyun, and unlike his usual noisy appearance, he seemed very quiet.
Xie Wanyun arranged everything properly, then asked him, "Brother Quan, what do you think? Tell me."
Quan Ge'er hesitated and said, "Madam, if I'm wrong, you can't punish me."
Xie Wanyun couldn't help but smile.
Yu Zhui also laughed and said, "Brother Quan has become smarter. He knows to negotiate the terms first to avoid being at a disadvantage."
Xie Wanyun patted his little hands. "Go ahead and tell me. I won't punish you if you're wrong."
Quan Ge'er grunted twice, cleared his throat, and then said, "Madam, I think you are trying to win people's hearts, just like a general should be good to his soldiers, so that the soldiers will fight for the general in the war."
Xie Wanyun's eyebrows jumped! He was also quite surprised. He didn't expect that Quan Ge'er had such insight.
Perhaps it is because children are innocent that they can see through the essence of things at a glance?
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