"Hmph! Dressed so shabbily, how could you afford anything from our Lanyuezhai? And you served them such fine tea. When the manager comes back, I'll make sure he fires you!" Cheng Gui said to the three of them with a smug look on his face.
Wenping always puts on a good-natured act, smiling at everyone, even the beggar at the door, he'll exchange a few words with him.
The boss even praised him for being kind and honest. Pshaw!
Sooner or later, I, Cheng Gui, will definitely drive him away and let him pretend to be a good person all day long!
Wenping was about to retort when Gu Lili spoke first.
"Little brother, can you hear a dog that ate poop and is howling like that?!"
Gu Lili originally thought this was the boss, but she didn't expect him to be just a waiter.
If the boss spoke like that, Gu Lili could simply take Gu Erniu and leave, then go to another store to buy from.
However, since they are both shop assistants, if I really leave, and Cheng Gui complains to the boss about Wen Ping, the boss might actually believe that everything is as Cheng Gui said, and then make things difficult for Wen Ping.
Wenping is a rare and enthusiastic person. Although he looks not much older than Gu Lili, he is very good at interpersonal relationships. Gu Lili thinks highly of him.
Upon hearing this, Gu Erniu immediately realized what was going on and replied, "Yes, there is a mad dog barking!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Gui's expression instantly changed, and he angrily retorted, "You two penniless bastards, who are you calling a dog!"
As Cheng Gui spoke, he stepped forward and raised his fist to hit someone.
Wenping thought Cheng Gui had been provoked, so he quickly stepped forward to shield Gu Lili and her brother.
"Cheng Gui, I respect you and call you Master, but don't be so arrogant. What are you trying to do? All guests are guests. Don't lay a hand on us and ruin our shop's reputation!" Wen Ping said coldly.
I'm not afraid of Cheng Gui trying to make things difficult for me, but Gu Lili and her brother are guests I personally welcomed in. Even if they don't buy anything, I can't let them get hurt!
Gu Lili already had chili water in her hand, just waiting for Cheng Gui to pounce on her so she could wash his eyes and rinse his mouth with the chili water.
Seeing Wen Ping standing in front of the two of them, Gu Lili felt a warmth in her heart. She didn't want to make a big fuss. She could just leave, but Wen Ping would have a hard time afterward.
Gu Lili said in a low voice, "Young man, please wrap up the bracelet my brother has his eye on. We'll take this one. Also, please wrap up the prices of these two jade pieces as well!"
Wen Ping looked at Gu Lili with some surprise, thinking that it was already the limit for Gu Lili and her brother to be able to buy this silver bracelet.
Unexpectedly, they even had to sell this jade bracelet, which was worth more than twenty taels of silver.
Before Wenping could reply, Chenggui sneered, "With your looks and your attitude, what are you doing buying jade bracelets? Pretending to be rich! Let me tell you, these two jade bracelets cost twenty-six taels of silver. Can you afford them?"
Cheng Gui was so smug that he didn't notice the shop owner at the door squinting at him.
Just as Wen Ping was about to greet them, Wu Jun at the door waved his hand, signaling him to keep quiet.
Gu Lili ignored Cheng Gui and took out a hundred-tael silver note from her pocket, slamming it on the table.
Seeing this, Cheng Gui shoved Wen Ping, who was about to pack up the bracelets, aside and put on a fawning smile, saying, "Oh, I was just joking with you two. Come, come, I'll pack them up for you myself!"
Wenping sighed as he looked at Chenggui, but did not step forward. He just stood there blankly.
The store has a rule that whoever packs the customer's bag gets the order and the bonus.
Cheng Gui always does this. He has complained to the boss, but Cheng Gui is good at acting in front of the boss, and sometimes the boss will even think it is his fault.
Later, Wenping gradually stopped arguing.
Gu Lili stretched out a hand and blocked the tray; she didn't want a scoundrel like Cheng Gui to help her pack.
"If you pack it up, I won't take this! I'm afraid it will get your bad breath on me!" Gu Lili sneered.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Gui paused, his outstretched hand momentarily still. Just as he was about to say something, Wu Jun's voice came from outside the door.
"Wenping, quickly help the guest pack up the things. The guest was frightened today, so we'll deduct five hundred coins as an apology!"
Wu Jun's voice was unreadable, neither happy nor angry. However, when Cheng Gui turned around and met his boss's eyes, he instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
When Wenping heard his boss speak, he stepped forward neither humbly nor arrogantly, wrapped up the things Gu Lili had mentioned, and then handed the change to Gu Lili with both hands.
Gu Lili took the money and prepared to take Gu Erniu out.
Just as I arrived at the door, I suddenly noticed something that looked familiar.
"What is this?" Gu Lili asked, pointing to the object in front of her.
Cheng Gui wanted to rush forward to answer, but Wu Jun glared at him, so he lowered his head and did not step forward.
Wu Jun gestured to Cheng Gui with his eyes, and Wen Ping nodded before quickly stepping forward to introduce him.
"These are bath beans, used for washing your face!" Cheng Gui introduced with a smile.
Gu Lili was right; these were the same bath beans she had replicated before.
Ancient people did not have soap or scented soap, so they used white bean dregs as the main ingredient, and added many kinds of fragrances, such as rosin, sandalwood and musk, to make it fragrant.
It also contained many Chinese medicinal herbs, so it was very expensive at the time.
Ordinary people can't afford it.
When Gu Lili was recreated, many people gave it a thumbs up.
However, since these bath beans are in powder form, they are not as convenient to use as regular soap.
Gu Lili nodded and asked, "How much does this cost?"
Cheng Gui replied with a smile, "One tael of silver per jar!"
After listening, Gu Lili nodded and left with Gu Erniu.
Gu Lili can make these bath beans herself, so of course she needs to buy them.
Moreover, Gu Lili discovered a business opportunity in this and is now eager to go home and try it out.
Seeing that Gu Lili and her brother didn't buy anything, Cheng Gui sneered and muttered under his breath, "Hmph! Look at your sycophantic attitude, they still won't buy anything! Bah, what's so great about them!"
However, after he finished speaking, he turned around and met the ambiguous smile on his boss Wu Jun's face.
"Uncle Wu, why are you looking at me like that?" Cheng Gui asked with a smile.
Upon hearing Cheng Gui's words, Wu Jun's smile vanished completely.
He said coldly, "Cheng Gui, come and settle your wages, then leave!"
Cheng Gui was his cousin, named Wu Cheng Gui. He had always thought that his cousin, like Wen Ping, was an honest child.
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