Chapter 1495 Master Miao Introduces the Shopkeeper
After everyone had memorized it, Da Niu pointed to the last two sentences and asked, "Does the shop open on the first day of the ninth lunar month?"
"Yes, there are still more than half a month left, enough time for the rhyme to spread throughout the streets and alleys, and the first day of September is an auspicious day for opening a business."
That's true. Last time she went to Dongqing Temple, she overheard someone asking about auspicious dates. She heard it overheard from the Taoist nun Qiu.
However, the person chose the seventh day of the ninth lunar month because it was an auspicious day, but that day happened to coincide with Lan Hua's wedding. Leaving aside Shu Yu, Da Niu, her own brother, couldn't possibly not go.
So they chose the first day of the ninth lunar month, which was a good day.
"Alright, let's prepare to open for business on September 1st then." Da Niu asked excitedly, "What's the meaning of the lottery afterwards?"
"It's just an event, to build up our reputation on the first day. We'll put up a raffle at the entrance, and everyone can enter once they spend a certain amount. As for the prizes, I'll think about it when I get back and figure out what would be appropriate to give away."
This is great; none of the other promotions are as attractive as this lucky draw.
Even if they don't need to come into the store to buy, just coming to take a look is a way to expand the store's reputation.
That's settled for now. Da Niu will go to the prefectural city with Da Zhuang tomorrow to spread the jingle and take care of things at the shop. They'll probably stay in the prefectural city for a couple of days.
Fortunately, the backyard of that shop is already habitable.
What Da Niu was more concerned about was, "Where are the shopkeeper and the employees?"
Shu Yu already had an idea: "I already have someone in mind for the shopkeeper. As for the assistant, let Ren Yiping from the shop in the county town take the job."
The shop in the county town doesn't actually need two assistants; one can be transferred to the prefectural city.
Both employees were handpicked by Shu Yu. They were both quick-witted, efficient, and hospitable. Shu Yu was very satisfied with them, so she had already given them a raise within just six months.
Earlier, Shu Yu had asked the two of them if either of them wanted to work in the prefectural city.
Ren Yiping planned to go, but another man named He Sheng declined because he didn't want to go too far due to family reasons.
Ren Yiping only has one younger sister. He himself is not yet married, so he doesn't have many worries. However, he needs to earn more money to get married and save up for his sister's dowry.
The wages in the prefectural city are definitely higher, and Shu Yu will give bonuses if sales are good. There are more wealthy people and more opportunities in the prefectural city, so Ren Yiping chose this place without hesitation.
As for the shopkeeper, he was introduced by Master Miao.
A few days ago, Master Miao sent her a letter through someone, recommending someone to her.
A man named Wei Ronghua was said to be very capable and had previously owned a food stall. However, that stall conflicted with Master Miao's business. Master Miao was not a good person to begin with, and he would naturally deal with anyone who stood in his way.
However, although this person was a rival, Master Miao took a liking to him and dismissed him from his original shop, wanting him to work in his own shop.
However, Wei Ronghua disliked Master Miao's way of doing things and felt that his business dealings were not legitimate, so he resolutely refused.
Master Miao was furious and felt that he was ungrateful and had forced the man to stay in the prefectural city.
Mr. Miao didn't know where he went after that. But a few days ago, he went to Donggu County and saw Wei Ronghua again.
(End of this chapter)
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