Upon hearing the woman's half-joking remark, Qin Qianluo couldn't help but smile.
Her eyebrows curved into crescents, and her eyes sparkled with a gentle light, just like the warmest sunshine in spring, making people feel warm inside.
She raised her hand, her movements as gentle as a breeze rustling through tender green willow branches, and lightly touched the woman's nose with her fingertips.
His eyes were full of doting affection, as if he were looking at a naughty but exceptionally lovable child.
“You,” Qin Qianluo’s voice was gentle, with a hint of indulgence, “you’re always so quirky and mischievous.”
Qin Qianluo knew very well that this woman was usually carefree and impulsive.
He appears fearless, but in reality, his mind is as meticulous as fine stitches.
She was just joking; she wasn't really jealous of the "newcomer."
He clearly sensed the unease and anxiety of the dozen or so new scholars and wanted to ease their tension.
Qin Qianlu had already noticed the appearance of those scholars. They stood aside, their eyes darting around, like frightened deer, unsure of what to do with their hands and feet.
Some had their heads slightly lowered, their fingers constantly fidgeting with the hem of their clothes; others would steal glances in this direction from time to time, and as soon as they met someone's gaze, they would hurriedly and hastily look away.
Thinking of this, Qin Qianluo smiled faintly and shook her head gently, feigning helplessness.
She smiled and scolded playfully, "You, all you do is talk nonsense all day long. Your mouth is as sweet as honey, enough to make people dizzy. I don't know where you learned that from."
Since you're so eloquent, why not become the manager of a bookstore in Jinxiu County? The manager there passed the imperial examination this year and is focused on his official career; the position is currently vacant.
With your abilities, you're guaranteed to make the bookstore a great success.
Perhaps you can even bewitch those literary figures, making them flock to your place every day, just hoping to hear a few words from you.
Upon hearing Qin Qianluo's words, the woman's eyes burst with joy, like a dazzling firework display.
His eyes widened instantly, filled with uncontrollable surprise and disbelief.
Her lips curled up in a wide smile, more radiant and captivating than any flower blooming in spring.
It was as if the whole world had brightened up because of this sudden good news.
Excitement and elation made her legs tremble slightly, and before she could even think, she knelt down with a thud.
His voice trembled slightly with excitement, yet it was filled with unwavering determination: "Thank you for your grace, Master! Your kindness and trust are boundless."
Your subordinate is willing to give your life and do everything in your power to live up to your expectations!
From now on, I will manage the bookstore well, ensuring its business thrives and relieving my master's worries!
As she spoke, she kowtowed, her forehead touching the ground, unwilling to lift it for a long time, her heart filled with gratitude and loyalty to Qin Qianluo.
With a gentle and friendly smile on her lips, Qin Qianlu waved her hand slowly and deliberately.
His tone was gentle yet naturally conveyed the unique authority and composure of someone in a superior position: "Get up quickly, and from now on, just focus on your work."
Although the bookstore is small, it involves many affairs, maintaining the exchange of ideas among scholars and the dissemination of knowledge. I believe you can do a good job.”
Her voice, like a gentle spring breeze, soothed everyone's emotions, making the atmosphere around them even more relaxed and pleasant.
At this moment, the nerves of the dozen or so newly arrived scholars, which had been as tense as a fully drawn bowstring, gradually relaxed in this relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.
Their gazes involuntarily fell upon the woman kneeling on the ground to express her gratitude, their eyes revealing undisguised envy.
In their eyes, managing a bookstore is not only a respectable job, but also a valuable opportunity to fully display their talents and achieve growth and progress.
The thought that she was still trying to integrate into this new environment while she had already obtained such an important position made her feel even more envious.
Qin Qianluo came here with two crucial objectives.
Firstly, she brought Feng Qingyun along so that she could observe these people.
See if anyone is of bad character, harbors ulterior motives, or has ulterior motives.
To ensure that those who remain around you are all reliable, loyal, and trustworthy individuals.
Secondly, this year several bookstore owners participated in the imperial examinations thanks to their solid knowledge and unremitting efforts, and all of them passed with flying colors.
As important venues for disseminating knowledge and exchanging ideas, bookstores cannot be left unattended for extended periods.
So she came in person to select a few suitable candidates for new manager from among these people.
She carefully considers each person's personality traits, education level, management ability, and interpersonal skills, hoping to find the most suitable manager for each bookstore.
Those who decided to stay, seeing that the woman become the bookstore owner, would be fooling themselves if they said they weren't envious.
But they felt no resentment or jealousy whatsoever. After all, they had served King Jinrui Zhao for a long time and were very familiar with their master's style of doing things and his standards for selecting people.
They knew that King Jinrui Zhao was not the kind of person who would make a decision easily based on a few flattering words.
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