It's best to come to such guests in person!
Ah Yu is a bit dim-witted; if he accidentally angers someone, that would be bad!
Ah Qiang thought to himself with a smug smile.
When he walked in, A-Qiang had already set his sights on this guest; he was just too envious!
It's because, although their shop does quite well, the manager is very strict. Those of them who work as waiters are definitely hoping to make a little extra money!
You know, what can you do with a normal monthly salary? It's enough to support your family, but it's not enough to go out and have a good meal at a restaurant or drink a few more glasses of wine!
Just like this distinguished person in front of me, the amount of money peeking out from under his fingernails alone is enough for him to eat his fill for a year!
The wines I usually drink can instantly be upgraded to a higher grade!
As for the two people beside her, one was a seemingly simple-minded maidservant, about the same height as the distinguished guest, and the other was a very strong-looking guard. Although the guard was very strong and looked very brave, he also seemed rather simple-minded and not very bright.
Although the guard was somewhat intimidating, what man would know the price of such clothing and jewelry!
He could easily swindle some money by simply setting a price; it was a piece of cake. That's exactly why he went over and snatched the customer away from A-Yu!
Doing this kind of thing a lot helps develop his keen eye; he can easily tell what kind of person is easy to fool and what kind of person is hard to deceive!
If it's a woman around thirty years old, forget about it. These women usually control the household's secrets and know exactly how much each vegetable costs at the market, let alone fabrics!
The shopkeeper is usually very busy, and he manages more than just this one shop, so he rarely shows his face.
As for those servants, once he trains them well, he will entrust them with important responsibilities, and then he will gradually let go of these things and let them manage them.
And because he is quick-witted and loves flattery, he naturally gets more opportunities to show his face!
As for this Ah Yu, he's a bit silly and just does whatever he says!
He just told Ayu that the shopkeeper asked him to check the warehouse. Did Ayu really have to go to the shopkeeper about this?
Of course not.
The shopkeeper is so busy, he doesn't have time to listen to these things!
He had a pretty good plan of his own; normally, his scheme would have succeeded.
He had used such methods many times before, but Jingrou had already seen through his tricks!
When he looked people up and down, his eyes were purposeful, and it was impossible for such a strong gaze not to be noticed by the guards around her.
Guards like them are there to protect the young lady's safety, so they are very sensitive to other people's eyes, especially those with malice. That's why he told Jingrou when he first came in.
As soon as he entered the store, the guard noticed him. His greedy eyes seemed familiar, and he then told Jingrou.
The guards around him were none other than those who had served in the army before, but had retired due to injuries and were no longer suitable to stay in the army.
The military is strictly managed, and soldiers who fall ill or are injured and whose health is affected may be discharged. Although they receive a sum of money as compensation, it is certainly not enough to support them for the rest of their lives. Not to mention, many soldiers have families.
Emperor Kangxi was relatively effective in dealing with this matter by severely cracking down on it. However, he failed to discipline his officials, which is why it was considered that with the Qing Dynasty's national treasury, it was simply a pipe dream to expect all soldiers to live comfortably!
As for the remaining cases, there might not be a way to guarantee complete protection. Prince An also bore a large part of the responsibility. To this day, a significant amount of money from Prince An's residence is sent to the frontier every year to cover the aftermath of the fallen or wounded soldiers.
Having spent a long time in the military, becoming a guard in a grand mansion is a piece of cake.
Furthermore, many of them need to support their families and make a living after retiring.
Prince An valued them and didn't want to demoralize the soldiers, so he naturally sought a way out for them.
The man beside Jingrou was someone she heard had made many merits in the army and was quite brave. However, he had no parents and no relatives to rely on, and he was wholeheartedly willing to follow Prince An, which is why Prince An arranged for him to be by Jingrou's side.
Although they realized something was wrong, they didn't immediately confront them about it.
Jingrou didn't stop her. The most important thing she wanted to do this time was to investigate the shop's background, see the manager, and see if the servants were working hard and whether they were disobeying her.
Upon entering, you'll find yourself surrounded by such a slick person. Why not follow his lead and see what he's up to?
At this moment, Ah Qiang was still dreaming of making a fortune. He led people into the innermost part of the house, then up the stairs to the private room on the second floor. The further they went in, the fewer people there were, and the quieter it became.
The layout of this shop is quite good. The first floor might be a bit noisy, but the environment gradually improves on the second floor, and the specifications are also very good.
Ah Qiang welcomed her in and had tea and snacks served. Then he began to introduce himself to her.
A young lady living such a life of luxury certainly wouldn't know how much money is outside.
They grew up pampered and spoiled, so why not just go along with them and serve them well? When the time comes, how much silver do they ask for? Does this young lady really want to personally check it?
They simply say how much money they want, and that's how much money they want. People like them, who aren't good with money, are the easiest to fool.
If he had an old woman or a wet nurse with him, he might have restrained himself a little, but with just these three people, weren't they just lambs to the slaughter?
“Miss, since you’ve come all this way, we must make sure you receive the best service. Why don’t we have one of our embroiderers show you what new fabrics and exquisite garments have recently arrived? They’ve taken the embroiderers several days and nights to prepare!” Before showing the goods to the lady, A-Qiang laid the groundwork for her, letting her know that these items were very valuable and had taken a lot of effort to acquire!
The people behind filed in, each carrying clothes and fabrics. They sorted them and put them down before leaving. Only Ah Qiang, who was at the back, remained, his tongue still silver.
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