“The store is so big, it can’t operate without this many people. Let’s give it a try first. If all else fails, I can set up a stall at the cargo terminal. I’ll be able to earn back their wages.”
Aunt Zhong and Aunt Wang exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat incredulous.
They knew Liang Guiying was straightforward and efficient, but they didn't expect her to be so bold. Not only did she open a shop quietly, but she also opened a large shop and dared to hire five or six people at once.
They were surprised, impressed, and also worried.
If the shop doesn't make money, then all the money she's worked so hard to earn over the past few months will be wasted.
What if the shop is too profitable and arouses jealousy and retaliation from competitors?
Liang Guiying noticed their worries and smiled confidently: "It's alright, I'm still young, I can always start over."
Aunt Wang smiled and said, "Okay, I believe you! By the way, my grandson will be one month old in a few days. Remember to come over for a drink. It's a Saturday. Just call out to Yingzi and ask her to come too."
"Okay, okay."
Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhong acted quickly, finding the person within a few days and bringing them to Aunt Wang's grandson's one-month celebration.
Two boys and two girls, all with a crisp and efficient personality; a woman in her thirties and a man in his forties, both spoke and acted with great speed and efficiency.
The four young people were all high school graduates who failed the college entrance examination in the suburbs of Jiangcheng. The other two were also related to Aunt Wang.
Liang Guiying naturally trusted the people Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhong had found, but she also made things clear in front of Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhong:
"I believe Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhong have already told you about the other situations. I'll just add one more thing: you must be honest and clean. I can accept that you are a little slow or not fast enough, but I absolutely cannot accept that you are dishonest. If you are found to be dishonest, you will be fired immediately. If the situation is serious, I will not give anyone face and will take you directly to the police station."
They all nodded.
Liang Guiying called Chen Yingzi over: "Her name is Chen Yingzi. She is your store manager and is responsible for the management of the entire store, especially the management of the accounts. Of course, she is still a college student and doesn't spend much time in the store. I am the one who stays in the store most of the time. When I'm not in the store, we rely on everyone's self-discipline. After a while, I will select someone who is relatively outstanding in all aspects to be the assistant store manager."
Chen Yingzi is a student from a village and belongs to the category of families with financial difficulties. Jiangcheng Teachers College has some work-study programs specifically for rural students. When Chen Yingzi came last night, she said that the school had arranged for her to help with cleaning in the cafeteria.
Liang Guiying told her to give up her job in the canteen when she got back on Monday and let her manage the accounts in her own shop. Chen Yingzi knew that Liang Guiying treated her like one of her own, so she agreed.
Several employees arrived at the shop the next day.
There were two rooms on the third floor, one for boys and one for girls. Liang Guiying bought a few bunk beds and hung up curtains, and the staff dormitory was ready.
With more manpower available, Liang Guiying's work progress accelerated significantly.
Everything that had been ordered was brought back, and the cups and bottles were washed and put away. After the "No Smoking" metal warning signs were made, Liang Guiying directed her employees to nail them one by one to prominent places in the shop so that people could see them at a glance.
She also took the time to make several buckets of iced drinks and transported them to the three places where she had previously set up stalls: the match factory, the pine resin factory, and the motor factory. She sold the iced drinks and handed out flyers at the same time.
With a smile, Liang Guiying announced, "During the period from our opening until the National Day holiday, regular customers will enjoy a 20% discount and receive a free snack."
Two days before the opening, Liang Guiying made two bowls of lemon chicken feet and two bowls of braised duck feet and put them in the refrigerator of the department store.
The opening day arrived quickly.
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