Exiled, the Medical Concubine emptied the warehouse and escaped from the famine

Chapter 226 Recapture the Shopkeeper (1)

Gao Zexun's eyes widened. "How can this be possible? If anyone is going to hand it over, it should be to my father. Wanhua and I don't have enough experience. I just saw that the Feng family has such a large business. This is not possible."

Gao Wanhua raised her head and said with a smile: "Okay! We will definitely not let you down!"

The two siblings spoke at the same time, but their words were completely different.

Gao Zexun is a cautious and careful person.

Xie Ling could tell from watching him sort out the accounts that he was extremely cautious. He would calculate a simple account two or three times before copying it down, and he would not stop until he had calculated a large account seven or eight times.

Sometimes Xie Ling got fed up with it and asked him to stop calculating, but he said no, he had to be extremely careful with the accounts and could not make even the slightest mistake.

The Gao family has two siblings, one is cautious but acts too by the rules.

One acts bravely, but is somewhat careless.

The two personalities complement each other perfectly.

Xie Ling pushed the Feng family's accounts over to him, "Then tell me, besides you, who else in Sinan County can calculate the accounts so clearly, and who else can manage so many industries?"

After a pause, Xie Ling said, "Since you don't want to, I'll just find someone who knows how to do accounts from the Sinan County Office to help me. I can't find anyone anyway..."

"No!" Gao Zexun raised his hand to stop him. "Sister Xie Ling, the accounts are the easiest to falsify for personal gain. You can't let others do it. I'm afraid you'll suffer!"

Xie Ling said unhappily: "Who should I look for then? You don't want to."

Gao Wanhua grabbed her brother's sleeve and shook it non-stop: "Brother, brother, my good brother, just agree to it. My sister-in-law will definitely be happy when she knows it."

Gao Zexun took a deep breath, as if he had made an important decision, and said slowly: "Okay!"

Seeing that her goal had been achieved, Xie Ling slightly raised the corners of her lips.

Gao Wanhua was also very happy.

She has been idle for so long and finally found something to do!

Gao Wanhua hugged Xie Ling and said, "A Ling, thank you! When I was at home, I was very interested in accounting. I think my talent is no worse than my father and brother."

As he spoke, he glanced at Gao Zexun, full of resentment, "But my brother and father said that a woman's mission is to take care of her husband and children, and she can't learn these things. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity."

Gao Zexun scratched his head embarrassedly.

Who knew she would be exiled before? My sister is a noble lady from an aristocratic family and doesn't have to worry about anything. Naturally, it would be the best and most stable thing for her to be a wife and mother.

However, during his exile, Gao Zexun saw Xie Ling's responsibility and ability as a woman, and changed some of his ideas, believing that women could also make a name for themselves in the world.

Gao Zexun looked at his sister and said sincerely: "Wanhua, I was foolish before. I sincerely apologize to you now."

Gao Wanhua raised her head to the side proudly and snorted.

Xie Ling looked at the sky and said, "It's still early. Why don't we go take a look at the properties of the two families and see who is managing them."

"it is good."

The Feng family's industries are concentrated on Zhuque Street, which is one of the most prosperous streets in Sinan County. It has rouge, powder, snacks, jewelry, clothing shops... It can be said to be the ancient CBD (central business district).

It was almost afternoon, and there were still many people on the streets.

Young girls in exquisite clothes walked hand in hand through the shops, holding round fans in their hands and with flower ornaments on their foreheads, bringing a gust of fragrance wherever they went.

The children kept clamoring for adults to buy them candied haws, watching shadow plays, and playing with cats on the street.

The young masters sat in the teahouse and talked about everything. Most of them were about the Feng and Si families. When they got excited, they stood up with tears streaming down their cheeks, and the whole room cheered.

After the downfall of these two companies, the streets of Sinan County became much safer.

Girls don’t have to worry about being forcibly taken as concubines if they dress too beautifully.

Vendors don’t have to worry about being charged mandatory stall fees.

Young masters don’t have to worry about bumping into someone and being beaten half to death.

The streets are bustling with activity.

Xie Ling walked straight into the most prosperous rouge shop.

I took a casual look around and saw that they were still using the old-fashioned sales method. The products were placed in wooden boxes and there were no price tags. Customers couldn't see what was inside. They just took a look and left. Not many people bought anything.

The shopkeeper was sitting behind the counter, drowsy, and the waiter was also listless.

Xie Ling then visited several clothing stores and jewelry shops, and got the same result.

The marketing methods in ancient times were too simple.

You have to know that women are the largest consumer group, how can we be so perfunctory?

Xie Ling went shopping today in shops selling ready-made clothes, jewellery and accessories.

I shopped until the evening and finally finished visiting all the shops under my name.

Those shop owners only knew that their boss had changed, but they didn't know who it was.

On the second day, Xie Ling asked Gao Cunyi to gather all the shopkeepers and accountants of all the businesses under her name together in the evening because she had something to say.

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That evening, in Shuanggui Lane, Shopkeeper Luo of the rouge shop had just finished a day of hard work and returned home dragging his tired body.

Since the fall of the Feng and Si families, there have been a lot more girls on the street, and the flow of people visiting the shops has also increased a lot.

Shopkeeper Luo's saliva runs dry just from introducing the products every day.

Not to mention running around for customers, dragging stools, pouring tea, I was exhausted like a dog. As soon as I got home, I just wanted to lie down and didn't want to do anything.

As soon as he got home, his wife came up to him with a basin of hot water and asked him to sit down, with a slightly reproachful tone in her voice.

"Are you tired again? I told you that you are just a worker, don't take it so seriously, but you didn't listen! Look at how relaxed Sun Zhan, the owner of the clothing store, is?"

Mrs. Luo pushed his forehead in frustration, "You, you're even more tired than the waiter."

Shopkeeper Luo shook her head, disapproval on her thin face. "How can you say that? You should do your job. Although I am just a small shopkeeper, I also have my own pursuits and goals. You, a woman, don't understand."

Mrs. Luo put her hands on her hips and snorted, "Okay, I don't know how to cook! Okay, I don't know how to cook, and I don't know how to eat dinner, so you can go to bed hungry tonight!"

"Hey, hey, hey, ma'am, don't be angry, I was wrong!"

Shopkeeper Luo hurried to coax him.

Mrs. Luo turned her face away and said nothing.

Shopkeeper Luo pulled out a box of rouge from his sleeve like a magician, shook it in his hand, and said, "This is a new style of rouge from Sinan County. It is said to be the latest popular style in Shangjing. We haven't got it in the store yet, so I'll give it to my wife first."

Mrs. Luo glanced over.

Shopkeeper Luo unscrewed the lid of the box and continued, "It's a light red, just like the color of a painting in March, or more like peach blossoms covered with dew on branches. Use it on Madam's face, and I guarantee your face will be as red as the peach blossoms!"

Mrs. Luo snatched the rouge away and said, "You have such a big mouth. I'm already a middle-aged woman and you still——"

Before he could finish his words, there was a rhythmic knock on the door outside.

The couple looked at each other.

Mrs. Luo went to open the door.

Shopkeeper Luo quickly picked up the foot cloth beside him to wipe his feet clean, put on his boots in a hurry, and quickly poured out the foot washing water.

On the other side, Mrs. Luo had already welcomed the guests in.

When Shopkeeper Luo saw the man coming, his eyes widened instantly. He walked over quickly and shook his hand, "Master Gao, why are you here?"

The visitor was instructed by Xie Ling to inform the accountants and shopkeepers Gao Cunyi of each store.

The people of Sinan County now admire and respect Gu Wei very much, and the same goes for his subordinates.

The couple stood there trembling, very cautious.

Shopkeeper Luo was Gao Cunyi whom he met three days ago. Gao Cunyi came to handle the land deed procedures and check the store's cash flow accounts.

Gao Cunyi even praised him at the time, saying that he handled the accounts well, rigorously and seriously, and without making any mistakes.

That was when Shopkeeper Luo learned that he would no longer be under the control of the Feng family, but would have a new boss and work for him.

Now that Gao Cunyi has arrived, he roughly knows that he will probably meet his new boss.

Gao Cunyi got straight to the point. "Before, the new owner was busy, so I came to help sort out the accounts and transfer procedures. Now that the new owner is not busy anymore, Wangchunlou will hold a meeting tomorrow, and all shopkeepers must be present. Don't forget."

Shopkeeper Luo nodded quickly, "I won't forget it, I won't forget it!"

After a pause, Gao Cunyi said, "Your new boss is very optimistic about you. Keep going."

Shopkeeper Luo was confused, "Has the new boss seen me?"

Gao Cunyi smiled but said nothing, "There are still many families to be notified. I'm leaving first. Make good preparations tomorrow."

Gao Cunyi left after saying this.

Shopkeeper Luo was so anxious that he scratched his head and cheeks with a look of horror, "The new boss came and saw me? When was it? How was my performance? Did I leave a bad impression? Did I do anything imperfect? ​​I remember I stole food in the shop two days ago. Could it be that day -"

Mrs. Luo couldn't stand it anymore and quickly covered his mouth, "Stop talking! Didn't Mr. Gao say it? The new boss is very satisfied with you, don't worry!"

Shopkeeper Luo sighed, "Let's hope... I don't know what kind of person the new boss is, whether he'll be easy to get along with, and whether he'll send us away... Alas!"

The next morning, Wangchun Tower.

Xie Ling booked the entire restaurant early on and asked the owner to prepare fine wine and food in advance to entertain the shop owners.

As each shopkeeper came in, they began to secretly search for who was most likely to be the new owner.

Xie Ling, Gao Wanhua, and Gao Zexun stood together.

No one thought about Xie Ling, and they all thought she was a young lady who came out to play with her brother.

Almost everyone thought that the new owner was Gao Zexun.

So when everyone was present and Xie Ling walked up to the platform in the middle of the restaurant, everyone was startled.

Xie Ling had a noble temperament and a graceful manner, more decent than a lady from an aristocratic family. She said in a gentle voice, "Hello everyone, I am your new boss, Xie Ling."

Seeing that the people around him were still in shock, Shopkeeper Luo in the audience immediately sorted out his demeanor and took the lead in bowing and greeting, "Greetings, Master."

Xie Ling's gaze fell on Luo Changsheng.

When she visited the store yesterday, she noticed this person.

Unlike other shopkeepers, he is hospitable, meticulous and thoughtful, and really loves his job.

The most important thing is that he has a quick mind. For each type of rouge, he can combine the customer's body and appearance characteristics and come up with a perfect and appropriate rhetoric to amaze the customer.

Gao Wanhua couldn't resist the temptation yesterday, and under the persuasion of the shopkeeper, she bought three boxes of rouge in one go.

One box contains a generous and elegant color. When you apply it, you will look like the noble and dignified mistress of the house. No matter servants or outsiders, they will be shocked when they see it. It also beautifies and nourishes the skin, and gives off a strong aura.

Gao Wanhua thought, isn’t this my mother?

Take it decisively.

One box is gentle and soft in color. After applying it, you will be like the most delicate lotus after the rain, or the most adorable young bird on the branch, so pitiful and touching.

Gao Wanhua was stunned when she heard this. This was the most suitable gift for her sister-in-law, and she got it again!

The last box is about the beauty of a young girl. After applying it, she will look shy and charming, and will surely make the man of her dreams fall in love with her.

Gao Wanhua blushed when she heard this, and covered it up by saying, "I bought it for Sister Wu Zhengqing."

Fast checkout.

Xie Ling saw it all clearly from the side.

This shopkeeper is a talented person.

Therefore, when Shopkeeper Luo bowed, Xie Ling immediately asked, "What's your name? Which shop do you run?"

Shopkeeper Luo answered them one by one.

Gao Zexun, who was standing by, also had an impression of Shopkeeper Luo and quickly took note of it.

The other shopkeepers and accountants were obviously a little dissatisfied when they saw that Xie Ling was a girl. They seemed respectful on the surface, but when Xie Ling asked questions, their answers were perfunctory.

Xie Ling knew that these people would not obey her, so she took out the notes she made when she visited the store yesterday.

"Manager Sun, the clothing store you run has inflated prices and outdated styles. It's normal that there are no customers."

"Manager Chen, the sugar in your dessert shop is too little, and there are only a few seats in the shop. In such a hot day, are you going to let customers eat outside?"

"Manager Zhang, there is nothing wrong with your business, but the attitude of the waiter in the store is too bad."

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Xie Ling pointed out the shortcomings of all the shopkeepers one by one.

After slapping me, he gave me a red date and briefly explained the advantages of each shop.

The shopkeepers' hearts, which had just sank, began to rise again, and they agreed very much with Xie Ling's words.

Xie Ling used only a few words to subdue the shopkeepers.

"As for the accountant..."

Xie Ling glanced at the hundreds of accountants present, and took the account book that Gao Wanhua had prepared early in the morning. "This is an old account book. Whoever calculates the fastest will be rewarded with ten taels of silver."

Gao Wanhua distributed the copied accounts and abacus to the accountants one by one.

For a moment, the only sound in the restaurant was the clacking of abacus.

The accountants' eyes were red, they were completely immersed in their own world, their hands were almost smoking from working on the abacus.

After half an hour, an accountant raised his hand excitedly, "Boss, I've finished the calculation!"

Xie Ling curled her lips, "Wanhua, reward."

Gao Wanhua brought over a tray.

Inside was ten taels of brand new silver.

Ten taels of silver was equivalent to two months' salary, which made the other accountants feel jealous.

At this time, Xie Ling said: "In fact, half an incense stick is enough for one person."

"How can it be!"

“This is a monster!”

The accountants all expressed disbelief.

Xie Ling pointed at Gao Zexun who was standing aside, "That's him. He finished the account in half an incense stick."

"You calculated it in advance, right? Half an incense stick? I don't believe it!"

An accountant questioned loudly.