Chapter 142: If you don't make a sound, you'll be a big hit
Xiao Baozhu looked at the lively situation in front of her, her eyes curved with joy, and her eyes looking at the person next to her became brighter.
"Sister Ran, you're truly foresighted! We don't even have half of the product in stock in our workshop, yet so many people are scrambling to buy it! How did you predict that?"
Lu Zhiran smiled faintly, "This is actually easy to understand. The things in the palace are a symbol of status for them. They can't be bought even if there is money. Now that they have the opportunity, they are naturally scrambling to buy them."
Xiao Baozhu seemed to be lost in thought.
"You're really smart. I'm too stupid to think of this."
"Baozhu, don't underestimate yourself. You contributed the most to this success. If it weren't for your mediation, the Emperor would definitely not agree to this plan."
Before, when Lu Zhiran had barbecue at Xiao Baozhu's princess residence, she asked Xiao Baozhu for help with this matter.
Otherwise, it would be useless if she had ideas but couldn't put them into practice.
Lu Zhiran praised Xiao Baozhu without hesitation, which made her smile.
Apart from Ah Sheng, only she can provide herself with such abundant emotional value.
At this time, a female official came in and reported, "Princess, the number of embroidery reservations has been filled, but there are other young ladies who want to buy. Should we add more places?"
Xiao Baozhu was delighted and was about to nod, but Lu Zhiran stopped her, "No more places can be added."
Xiao Baozhu was confused. "Why not? These are all silver."
Lu Zhiran shook her head. "Quality is more important than quantity. We can earn more money next time. If we get greedy this time, no one will buy it next time. The scarcity of something makes it more valuable."
The price they set is not cheap. What will those ladies think if the things they bought with a lot of money are everywhere?
"What's more, this batch of embroidery will take time to produce, and there are also a group of new people who need to be taught. If we add more positions, we will not have enough manpower. It is a big taboo to break trust with the first order."
The quantity she set was arranged based on the existing manpower in the workshop, and she must not be greedy.
Xiao Baozhu thought about it, understood, and nodded seriously.
At this time, another female official came to ask for instructions, saying that the rouge and spices were also fully booked and whether the quota needed to be increased.
Xiao Baozhu thought Lu Zhiran would also refuse, but unexpectedly she agreed.
Xiao Baozhu was a little confused. "Sister Ran, didn't you just say not to be greedy?"
Lu Zhiran patiently explained, "It's different. Embroidery is a complex and delicate craft, and its value is high. It's considered a luxury, so its rarity naturally makes it valuable. But rouge and spices are generally priced, and they're consumables, so the demand is inherently greater. Furthermore, the production cycle for rouge and spices is short. If we focus our manpower on producing these products first, it will also help us recover our funds more quickly."
Xiao Baozhu was stunned when she heard this. "Sister Ran, I still have a lot to learn from you in the future."
Lu Zhiran smiled and said, "Slowly you will be able to do it with ease."
In just one day, the originally planned reservations were filled.
The ladies and girls who came later didn't buy anything and were immediately disappointed.
At this time, Xiao Baozhu stepped forward to appease everyone, "Don't worry, everyone. In five days, our Jinxiufang will have a batch of other goods. It doesn't matter if you didn't buy them this time. You are welcome to come again next time."
As for what was in that batch of goods, Xiao Baozhu refused to disclose it, leaving plenty of suspense.
Everyone left with anticipation, and the news quickly spread among the ladies, and everyone agreed to visit the place in five days.
In fact, Xiao Baozhu was not being mysterious, it was just that she herself hadn't figured it out yet!
"Sister Ran, what are you going to sell here in five days?"
"Of course it's something that the lady can use."
Xiao Baozhu was puzzled. "But hasn't our workshop produced anything yet?"
Lu Zhiran raised his hand and tapped her forehead. "Who says we have to sell things made in our workshop? Let's divide the stalls in front of the workshop and rent them out. There's only one requirement: the things we sell must be good. Anything too low-end will not be accepted."
Their Jinxiufang serves prominent families, and if the products are not good enough, it will damage their reputation.
Xiao Baozhu was stunned. "Is this possible?"
"Why not? This way, we can not only attract a steady stream of people to Jinxiufang so that we can sell other goods in the future, but also earn some rental income. It's the best of both worlds, so why not?"
Xiao Baozhu was completely speechless and could only give her a thumbs up.
High, really high!
"However, we at Jinxiufang can't just sell nothing. We still have to bring out one or two of our treasures as a gimmick."
Lu Zhiran looked at Xiao Baozhu, who immediately understood.
"Don't worry, I'll get this treasure of the store."
She would at least be able to get some good things in the palace. If that didn't work, she would shamelessly ask her father for more.
Anyway, half of the money earned by Jinxiufang goes to the court, which is equivalent to making money for my father.
On the other side, the female officials also compiled today's battle results.
Seeing the number, Xiao Baozhu took a deep breath.
With shaking hands, she put the detailed account in her arms and went to ask for credit from her father!
Jinxiufang's move can be said to be a stunning success.
Those who were waiting to see Lu Zhiran make a fool of herself were dumbfounded.
What a genius she is at making money in business. She is really good at getting something for nothing by using the name of the imperial court.
The key point is, she really got caught!
Some people admired Lu Zhiran's talent, while others were directly defeated.
Xiao Wanzhen entered the palace immediately and told Concubine Li about the grand occasion of Jinxiufang. Concubine Li was so angry that she smashed a set of tea sets.
"Mother, this great achievement is about to fall into the hands of that idiot Xiao Baozhu! I simply cannot bear this!"
This job should have been hers!
My mother vowed that she would be able to snatch the job for me, but who would have thought that it was just empty talk in the end.
Xiao Wanzhen felt resentful and her expression became increasingly ugly.
Concubine Li gritted her teeth and said, "At best, they can only be proud for a short time!"
Xiao Wanzhen said quietly, "Even if it's just for a moment, it's still glorious enough."
Concubine Li's eyes were deep and cold as she said, "As a dignified imperial concubine, you actually sell your own belongings as a gimmick. This is simply disgraceful. How will the people view the imperial concubines and the emperor? Just wait, someone will severely criticize them tomorrow."
Hearing this, Xiao Wanzhen finally smiled smugly. She was just waiting to see the joke!
The next morning at court, Ge Daren, the Censorate, submitted a memorial pointing the finger directly at Lu Zhiran.
"The Empresses in the Palace are noble ladies. How can their belongings be allowed to flow out of the palace so easily? They are being snapped up by the public like commodities. This is simply blasphemy to the Empresses and even more disrespectful to Your Majesty! Even if Princess Pingle is eager to make a profit, she should pay attention to the method and not be so unscrupulous."
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