Chapter 288 Taking Over the Embroidery Shop
However, we cannot hastily demolish the old house and leave the whole family exposed in the wilderness.
“That’s not a problem.”
Tu Suting said generously, "Father, our winery still has many vacant rooms. We originally planned to make them more spacious to store fine wine, but now it's feasible to temporarily convert them into living quarters."
"Once construction starts here, we'll move over there immediately, and then move back together when the new house is completed!"
The winery not only carefully renovated the dilapidated houses it acquired, but also meticulously polished them, making every detail look brand new.
To fully meet the ever-increasing demand for alcoholic beverages and the ever-increasing variety of their offerings, we have devoted considerable effort to the expansion and reinforcement of the distillery. Its spaciousness, brightness, and comfort even surpass the humble thatched cottage currently occupied by the Tu Su family, making it more than enough for the family to stay for a while without any inconvenience.
Tu Suting enthusiastically introduced the vacant rooms next to the brewery. As he spoke, he had already planned out living quarters for everyone present. He couldn't help but smile with satisfaction, "It's a good thing that everyone is moving in."
"Even though we had Xuanxuan and Tu Subo's meticulously compiled booklet and secret recipe, and had personally practiced the entire process, without Xuanxuan's supervision, her and her third aunt were always worried, fearing we might accidentally ruin the precious grains used for brewing, let alone recreate the unique flavor she personally concocted."
Once he moved there, his heart would be more resolute, and then...
"Even if we move there, we can't rely on your craftsmanship. That's your job. Stop shirking your responsibility."
When the winery was expanded, it was clearly agreed that all wine-making matters would be handed over to Tu Suting.
Gu Yuexuan focuses most of her energy on the fields and is really unable to take care of the trivial matters in the winery. At most, she can only provide some assistance and cannot do more.
The old grandfather recalled Doctor Wen's words, frowning deeply. He said in a heavy voice, "Xuanxuan is indeed multi-talented, but we can't let everyone rely on her alone."
"Since she's willing to let go and pass on her precious skills and secret recipes to you, and since you're called Third Uncle, you should have the responsibility of being an elder. How can you rely on her for everything?"
"With her gone, the winemaking can't continue? That's ridiculous."
Tu Suting had long been accustomed to his grandfather's scolding. He rubbed the back of his head, smiled brightly, and said nonchalantly, "Isn't that just a casual remark? She teaches so meticulously, I'm sure I can handle it!"
In the pursuit of excellence, achieving perfection the first time is undoubtedly the ideal. However, if you initially fall short, there's no need to be afraid. After all, what growth process isn't accompanied by stumbles and setbacks? Experiencing setbacks isn't entirely without benefit. The key is to maintain a firm resolve and avoid complacency. Only then can you achieve a promising future.
Tu Suting accepted the advice humbly and nodded frequently. The old grandfather was still worried and gave Tu Subo a few more words of advice, speaking with deep sincerity.
The key point was this: under Gu Yuexuan's full leadership, the general framework had been established. Next, all matters, big and small, needed to be assigned to the shoulders of each member, each contributing their best efforts and without shirking responsibility.
Gu Yuexuan shoulders a heavy responsibility: she needs to watch attentively, take good care of herself, and eat actively.
As for the rest, verbal suggestions can be adopted, but actual implementation is not advisable.
Her frail body was indeed a cause for concern. According to Doctor Wen, her grandfather, who was over 70 years old, was in better physical condition than her!
The old grandfather's remarks were generally accepted by everyone, and Gu Yuexuan's slight objection was lightly brushed aside.
As for the old lady.
Gu Yuexuan looked back at the closed door of the main hall with a complicated expression, shook her head silently, and said nothing.
When everything was almost discussed, Yu gently pulled Gu Yuexuan up and whispered, "Xuanxuan, come here. I have something to tell you."
Gu Yuexuan followed Yu into the west room. Noticing the nervousness and uneasiness on Yu's face, she paused for a moment before smiling and asking, "Second Aunt, what do you want to say to me? Why do you look like that?"
Yu rubbed her hands nervously and gave a wry smile. After they sat down, she said hesitantly, "Actually, I'm undecided about something. I've discussed it with your mother-in-law and Third Aunt, but to no avail. Could you help Second Aunt with some advice?"
Gu Yuexuan was unable to fully grasp her implication for a moment, so she had to suppress her smile and nodded slightly.
"Second Aunt, just say whatever you want to say."
The tension in Yu's heart was scratching like a cat's claws. She tried her best to suppress this uneasiness and finally mustered up the courage to speak.
After hearing what Yu said, Gu Yuexuan pondered for a moment, gently adjusted her sitting position, and asked curiously, "Aunt, are you implying that the owner of the embroidery shop in the county town is interested in transferring the store, and that the shop might be about to change hands?"
"How could you know?"
"Oh, this needs to be considered carefully."
Yu poured out the most tangled part of her heart. Once she started talking, she became much more fluent. She analyzed everything to Gu Yuexuan bit by bit.
"I used to go to the embroidery shop often, and the owner once told me that although they are from Fangling, they actually started their business in the south, selling silk, and there is still a lot of business there. The reason they opened a shop in this county town was originally just to make it easier for them to take care of the elderly who were reluctant to leave their hometown."
As she spoke, Yu's voice deepened, and she whispered softly, "But in the past six months, the two elderly people who insisted on staying in Fangling have passed away one after another. Without any ties, and with their business in the south being hard to let go, they will definitely return to the south with their entire family."
Gu Yuexuan had been to that embroidery shop before. Although it was not very large, it was managed meticulously, and every detail looked exceptionally exquisite. It also had a good reputation in the county.
Since Yu, a skilled craftsman, joined the embroidery shop, the embroidery displayed there has become more exquisite, attracting many people to come specially to customize various clothes and accessories.
As long as you continue to run the business with care, your business will surely prosper in the future.
Gu Yuexuan pondered for a moment, a smile flashing in her eyes: "Second Aunt, are you planning to take this opportunity to take over the embroidery shop and become the boss yourself?"
A hint of hesitation flashed across Yu's eyes. She struggled for a long time before finally making up her mind. She gritted her teeth and said, "I do have this idea, but I'm not sure if it will work out."
Taking over an embroidery shop is not as simple as buying snacks or eggs. Once you successfully take over and become the boss, the various tedious matters you will face afterwards cannot be described in a few words.
However, even after weighing the pros and cons in her mind, her heartbeat still accelerated uncontrollably.
Gu Yuexuan maintained an attitude of attentive listening and was not in a hurry to interrupt.
Yu sighed deeply, her voice low and slow: "Your mother-in-law and Third Aunt are very different from me. They come from prominent families, although they can accept relying on their exquisite embroidery skills to earn a meager income."
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