Chapter 41 What kind of goods does Jixiang General Store sell? Does it dare to compete with Xiangbaoge for business?
Just a few days ago, Wang sent her a lot of scented soap and rouge, which she had specially asked Wang to buy from Jixiang General Store.
She didn't have time to go, and she'd heard that the shop owner was eccentric and often didn't open.
Ms. Wang volunteered, saying that she knew the shop owner and had already arranged a time to visit.
That's why Madam He entrusted her with this matter.
She had thought she would only receive scented soap, but unexpectedly, Wang also sent her rouge, face powder, and lip rouge in various colors.
The most wonderful thing is that mirror that can show every detail of a person's face. It's small and always on hand, and she still carries it with her.
There are various scented soaps available, but she only chose the osmanthus scent that night, and fell in love with it after using it.
She always used Xiangbaoge rouge and face powder, and didn't have high hopes for the ones from general stores, but she didn't expect that the rouge and face powder would have such a good makeup effect!
Even the wrinkles and freckles on her face were completely covered up.
The lip rouge was even more unexpected; the lip rouge from Xiangbaoge was light in color and would come off easily after drinking just a little tea.
The lip balm from the general store lasted a long time, not coming off all day.
Wearing such makeup to a party, the ladies she knew privately asked her if she had been using some kind of anti-aging elixir, as she looked increasingly younger.
Even the master praised her for her improved complexion. He even took the initiative to talk to her about the past.
The items at Xiangbaoge used to be considered quite exquisite, but they paled in comparison.
Therefore, she no longer wanted to come to Xiangbaoge.
"Manager Wan, you're too kind," Madam He said calmly.
"It's a pity I recently acquired some new rouge and face powder, which is just right for me. I won't consider anything from Xiangbaoge for now."
Newly acquired?
Wan Furong's heart skipped a beat.
In Ping'an County, which cosmetics shop can surpass Xiangbaoge?
"To be honest, Madam, my Xiangbaoge is the largest cosmetics shop in Ping'an County. Ordinary shops all have to get their supplies from me. We always develop new products first. Madam, please don't be fooled."
Mrs. He didn't want to talk to him any longer; she was planning to buy two batches of cloth to take back, as the sun would soon be shining on them.
"Manager Wan, didn't you notice anything different about my makeup today?"
Wan Furong's attention was instantly drawn to her face and lips.
"Madam looks exceptionally well today, with fair and rosy skin, and her lips are a vibrant and eye-catching color, making her look much younger. This does resemble one of our store's new products."
"Manager Wan is joking. Your Xiangbaoge can't even make such a product. To tell you the truth, I had someone buy it from Jixiang General Store in Jishui Village. They not only have rouge and face powder, but their scented soap is also excellent. The fragrance and texture are several times better than your Xiangbaoge. So I'm not considering using your Xiangbaoge products for the time being."
"If Xiangbaoge can produce cheap and useful products like Jixiang Grocery Store in the future, I will consider continuing to patronize it."
"Jixiang General Store? Mrs. He..."
Before Wan Furong could ask any questions, Madam He had already taken her leave.
So it turns out this Jixiang General Store is stealing my business?
When did this auspicious general store appear, and why is it located in a village?
Before he could react, a commotion broke out in the crowd.
"Look, isn't that the newly chosen courtesan?"
Wow, she's so beautiful!
"Her skin is fair and delicate, just like the snow in winter."
Wan Furong looked up and saw the courtesan Hongxiu gracefully walking towards his shop.
The frustration he felt at being rejected by Madam He suddenly found an outlet.
You ungrateful Madam He, there are plenty of people who will use Xiangbaoge's products even if you don't!
Even if I don't have one more customer like you, my Xiangbaoge business will still be booming!
He immediately put on his best enthusiasm and went to greet her.
"Good morning, courtesan!" Wan Furong greeted Hongxiu warmly as he led her through the door.
As soon as Hongxiu entered, she chose a familiar spot to sit down.
"Now that Miss Hongxiu has been chosen as the most beautiful courtesan, her complexion is getting better and better. It must be the anti-aging cream in our store that's working. She must have come here specifically to restock."
"Manager Wan, you don't need to bother. I've just come to buy some bath beans." Hongxiu didn't look around as usual, but spoke quietly.
"Just bath beans?" Wan Furong's smile faltered slightly.
"Our Xiangbaoge recently launched some new rouge and face powder, which are very suitable for your skin type. Would you like to take some home and try them? I'll give you a 10% discount, as long as you can help promote it in the building."
"No need. I don't need rouge, face powder, or lipstick for now. I'll just pick up some bath beans."
Wan Furong's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt. Whenever Xiangbaoge had any new merchandise, Hongxiu would invariably bring some back with her. She was always the first to show it off to her sisters.
What's going on now...?
Immediately, Wan Furong's gaze involuntarily fell on Hongxiu's gleaming lip rouge.
The texture and moisturizing properties look exactly the same as the one Mrs. He uses.
"May I ask, Miss Hongxiu... are the rouge, face powder, and lip rouge you are using today from Jixiang General Store?"
Hongxiu was slightly taken aback. "Oh, Manager Wan also knows about Jixiang General Store?"
Just as I expected!
What kind of goods does this auspicious general store sell?!
How dare they try to steal business from Xiangbaoge?!
After seeing the courtesan off, Wan Furong called over two waiters.
"You all need to go to Jishui Village now and find out what's going on with that Jixiang General Store!"
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When Jiang Ling woke up, it was already evening.
The bright red sun hung low over the mountains, and the air still held the warmth of summer.
A wave of heat rushed into the shop. Jiang Ling walked to the wall and found the light switch.
"Thud—"
Turn on the two newly installed ceiling fans.
Great! The new fan is so refreshing!
"Miss Jiang has opened a shop."
"Good afternoon, Miss Jiang!"
Hello, Sister Jiang!
The villagers who passed by greeted him.
Jiang Ling responded to each question; after spending several days together, she had become quite familiar with the villagers.
With the autumn harvest approaching, the fields are busier than ever, and rural children become laborers around the age of ten.
Therefore, almost every household had both large and small families, and they would all go to work in the fields with their families.
Jiang Ling remembered that when she took inventory last time, there was a batch of ice cream that was about to expire.
In this era, nobody knows what ice cream is, so naturally no one will actively sell it. It seems we should use this batch of ice cream for some timely promotion.
She found an empty cardboard box, opened the freezer that held the ice cream, and filled the box to the brim.
She walked to the door and waved to the child who had called her "sister" earlier.
"Here, I've got something good for you."
The little boy looked to be only about ten years old. He had been working in the fields with the adults all day, and his face was covered in dust and mud.
He had eaten the candy his younger brother brought back, and it was so delicious that he was still savoring it in his dreams.
Seeing Jiang Ling waving at him, he immediately ran over with a grin.
"Sister Jiang, what is this?" Xiao Zhuang reached out to touch it, but as if he had been burned, he immediately withdrew his hand.
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