Chapter 2224 So Many Orders
After Madam Qi arrived, the scholars who were admiring the paintings obediently made way for her.
The old lady and the duchess looked at it and asked, "What kind of flower is this painted?"
"This is a sunflower field. The sunflower seeds and sunflower oil sold downstairs are produced from these flowers."
"Oh?" Everyone was surprised. "So there really is such a place?"
"Naturally, Mr. Shanju created this painting after seeing a sunflower field."
The crowd couldn't help but ask more detailed questions. After asking, they were very excited, and some even started asking for the exact address of the sunflower field, saying they wanted to go and see it later.
Someone else spoke up eagerly, "Princess, when I leave, have your servants leave me ten catties of sunflower oil and ten catties of melon seeds. I want to buy them."
"Me too, I want to buy it too!"
The others were stunned for a moment, then rushed to place their orders.
The girls who followed were especially enthusiastic. As young women, it was unlikely that they could actually see the sunflower field that Mr. Shanju had once visited, but they could still buy the products from the sunflower field.
Perhaps, among them are the sunflower seeds that Mr. Shanju once saw?
Not only these scholars and young ladies, but even the Duchess spoke up, "Leave me twenty catties of both items as well."
Looking at the crowd's enthusiastic demeanor, Shu Yu suddenly thought of the phenomenon of modern celebrities endorsing products and receiving fervent support from their fans.
This... is the celebrity effect.
Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng exchanged a glance, their smiles instantly brightening. "Alright, alright, everyone, don't worry, I'll have someone write it down right away, I guarantee everyone will get a copy."
Chen Kangtai was indeed quick-witted; he had already taken out his notebook and pen and was writing it down rapidly.
The girls went even further, not only buying for themselves but also for their close friends who also loved Mr. Shanju. It was as if they would be blamed if anyone was left out; they bought things with incredible fervor.
Once everyone had finished recording, Shu Yu glanced at the quantity on the order and her eyes crinkled with delight.
There are indeed many wealthy people in the capital.
After everyone had announced their desired orders, they finally quieted down and continued to admire the paintings and discuss academic matters with Meng Yunzheng.
Gradually, only a few young women remained to look at the paintings, while the other scholars all sat around Meng Yunzheng, listening intently as he spoke eloquently.
They were all scholars, and it was inevitable that they would encounter some difficult problems, but after discussing them with this newly appointed top scholar, they suddenly felt enlightened.
No one wanted to leave immediately.
Seeing that they had placed so many orders, Shu Yu generously had tea served to them – well, it's on the house for them today.
On the second floor, Meng Yunzheng was in charge of the overall situation. Seeing that Old Madam Qi looked a little tired, Shu Yu accompanied her downstairs.
Madam Qi was only there to offer her congratulations. She was supposed to leave after a short chat, since Mr. Shanju's paintings had been there for a long time, and it was time for her to go.
Shu Yu saw her to the door, and then saw off Madam Yao, who also had things to do, and Madam Kang, who was worried about her children at home.
As she left, she glanced across the street. Wu Ling and the owner of the rouge shop's carriage were still there, but Xue Yun's carriage had already left.
Shu Yu admired them quite a bit. It must have been tough being cooped up in the carriage for so long. They should at least find a restaurant to rest.
(End of this chapter)
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