The next day, Da Niu took Zhou Qiao and Xiao Zaozao on their way. It was Xiao Zaozao's first time in Fucheng, and she was very curious about everything.
Da Niu originally thought it would take some time before he could sell the shop, but when he went to Lu Ji's shop to inform Wei Ronghua about the dinner party, he learned from him that there was a shop on the same street that was planning to sell.
Wei Ronghua agreed, and Da Niu didn't need to know anything else. After asking about the price and location, he discussed it with the shop owner and bought it on the spot, which was incredibly fast.
Afterwards, Da Niu took Zhou Qiao for a stroll around the city. Now that he had money, he was generous and bought Zhou Qiao a whole set of jewelry so she could wear different pieces.
I also bought a silver bracelet for Xiaozaozao. Don't underestimate this little girl because of her young age; she already knows how to love beauty. Whenever she sees a hair accessory, she tries to compare it to her own head and gets incredibly excited.
Afterwards, Da Niu bought wine and tea for his father and father-in-law, followed by a gold bracelet for his mother and a jade bracelet for his grandmother, both of good quality. He also bought gifts for his younger brothers and sisters in both families, and with the New Year's goods, the entire carriage was packed full.
Compared to Da Niu's extravagant shopping spree, Shu Yu was much more practical.
She prepared several large red envelopes, waiting to give one to everyone during the Chinese New Year.
After the accounts were settled, and with only a few days left until the New Year's Eve dinner, the person in charge tallied the number of attendees and handed it over to her the next day.
Although it's allowed to bring family members, some people don't feel comfortable bringing anyone, so they simply choose to come alone.
On the 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month, Lu Ji's workshop did not start work, but only carried out a pre-New Year cleaning.
After everything was tidied up, the workers who lived further away went home to pick up their families before coming back for the feast.
As evening approached, everyone gradually arrived.
The shopkeepers and clerks of the Lu family's shop in the county town and two shops in the prefectural city all rushed over, closing half an hour early today.
The large Lu Ji workshop had cleared out a large open space, where more than sixty tables were set up, with twelve people sitting at one large round table.
Including family members, there were nearly 700 people present, which was quite a sight.
The Lu family members also came. This was the most lively and grandest gathering since the establishment of Lu's Restaurant, and everyone was very excited.
There's even a lucky draw during the New Year's Eve dinner.
That's right, it was a lottery. When Lu Ji Shop opened in Fucheng, everyone knew that the owner had held a lottery. The prizes were generous, and it is still talked about and imitated by people today.
But Lu Ji's own employees had never participated before, so this was a good opportunity for everyone to have some fun together.
As the banquet began, Shu Yu went on stage and said a few words, "Lu Ji has been established for three years. Many of the employees here have been working at Lu Ji since the workshop was first established. You could say that you have accompanied Lu Ji all the way. There are also many new employees who have joined, working diligently and conscientiously. Over the past three years, everyone has worked very hard. Because of you, Lu Ji has achieved its current scale and success. You are the ones who have made the greatest contribution. Thank you."
Shu Yu's words were not sentimental, but some of the more sentimental people in the audience had tears welling up in their eyes.
Ultimately, it's because class distinctions are too pronounced these days.
Shu Yu was not only the owner of Lu Ji's business, but also a county princess of the current dynasty. How could they not be moved by her sincere gratitude?
Soon someone shouted, "You're welcome. We'll work even harder. Don't worry, boss."
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