roccoschili Chapter 141 He's worthy of it
Chapter 141 He's worthy of it
Manager Wu was indeed from Hanzhong, and Xue Ruoxue's investigation found no evidence of fraud.
However, Ye Yaoyao found a way to cooperate with Manager Wu. She provided him with medicine, and when Manager Wu inspected the fabrics, he added the medicine, and the degree of mold was consistent with long-term dampness.
"What are the design drawings for those dolls?" Shopkeeper Wu asked, pointing to the cute little pigs.
"Here." Ye Yaoyao handed him a stack of papers.
“Miss Ye, I admire your variety of styles.”
Manager Wu flipped through the banknotes one by one, and Ye Yaoyao could tell from his movements that he was counting silver notes.
After the song about pigs spread, you could still see children singing it on the streets.
Manager Wu had a long-term partnership with their shop. This time, when Ye Xiyao came to the capital, she asked him for help on the condition that the dolls had not yet been released for sale.
The dolls were indeed novel in design, and Manager Wu naturally wanted to be the first to do so. He believed that helping them would greatly benefit him, so he agreed, and the two parties reached a consensus.
Manager Wu carefully put away the design drawings and praised them:
"Both of you possess remarkable business acumen, are skilled in management, and adept at trading. You are truly remarkable women who are just as capable as men. I hope we can keep in touch in the future. I'll take my leave now."
"Farewell, Manager Wu, have a safe journey."
The two sisters saw the person off at the door.
"Third Miss, there are a lot of people waiting at the shop across the street. Everyone is waiting for the opening! The Second Young Master asked me to come and call you over."
"Okay, come right away!"
The area outside was crowded with men, women, and children, including many adults holding children. One woman, dressed in a pink and yellow pig costume, was jumping around outside, attracting even more onlookers.
"Piggy!" the children exclaimed, as two puppets moved among them, offering them candy.
After the firecrackers went off to announce the opening, the four characters "Sweetheart Puppet House" on the plaque were written in a flamboyant and elegant style.
The female shopkeeper said some polite words and announced that the business was officially open for business, and people crowded inside.
"Ah! It's so hot!" Xin Chuli removed the pink pig's head, her face dripping with sweat.
"Sister Xin, you've worked hard." Ye Yaoyao took a cloth and wiped her sweat.
"It's quite fun."
“Yes!” Liu Langyue removed the yellow pig head mask and agreed.
"Hurry up and change your clothes! If the other young ladies see you, they'll laugh at you."
Ye Yaoyao had prepared to have these two sets made, intending for the shop assistants to use them for promotional purposes, but these two stole her job.
The group exchanged smiles, then quickly went to change their clothes.
The store was bustling with activity as people selected their favorite dolls. Each doll had a piece of paper attached to it with a short story about the doll.
Each small area was crowded with customers, and Ye Xiyao, as the behind-the-scenes owner, warmly greeted them and introduced the features of various dolls.
"This little pig doll is so cute! It's the same as the pink pig at the door." A little girl held a pink little pig doll, completely captivated by it.
"Wife, the child likes it, let's buy her one," the man holding the child said to his wife beside him.
Seeing the guests' joyful expressions, Ye Xiyao felt a surge of happiness; all her hard work these past few days had paid off.
"These dolls are quite interesting, Miss Ye. Give me ten of them."
The person speaking to Ye Xiyao was Liang Xiaozhe. His eyes were filled with eagerness as he looked at Ye Xiyao and smiled.
"Young Master Liang, today is the opening day. Limited quantities available. Only one per person. Ten will have to wait a few days."
Although Ye Xiyao disliked this person, she still maintained a smile and treated him politely.
"Understanding, and making it available to everyone, is a good idea."
"Miss Ye, you are not only highly talented, but you also manage your shop so well. You are truly intelligent and capable, and I admire you greatly."
Ye Xiyao nodded slightly and said calmly, "Young Master Liang flatters me. It's just some ordinary business tactics."
Liang Xiaozhe looked at her intently and continued to smile:
"Miss Ye is too modest. Just now, seeing how well you handled everyone, I realized that the bustling scene in this shop today is also due to your hard work."
Ye Xiyao grew increasingly impatient, but maintained a polite smile on her face.
"Young Master Liang, thank you for your praise. My shop has many matters to attend to, so I cannot keep you company any longer."
"Miss Ye, please go ahead with your business. I'll come back to buy it another day." Liang Xiaozhe was quite sensible and knew it wasn't the right time to linger, so he took his leave.
Ye Xiyao frowned inwardly, hoping she would never see this person again, and turned to greet the others.
[System, why is Liang Xiaozhe suddenly being so enthusiastic towards my sister?]
[Host, the person he likes is currently engaged, and your sister is so capable now, the Liang family has their eye on her.]
Who is he interested in? Didn't she reciprocate his feelings?
Zhao Wanxi.
Wow! He likes the future Crown Princess, so Zhao Wanxi is his eternal unattainable dream?
【Yes! 】
[If you can't have the one you love, you're going to mess with my sister? Dream on! I'll find my future brother-in-law and torment him.]
[Host, why aren't you going?]
[Since I didn't see anyone coming, it's best to handle dealing with a love rival yourself.]
Hearing Ye Yaoyao's thoughts made Ye Xiyao even more disgusted with Liang Xiaozhe. Turning her head, she saw Qi Jinlan enter.
Ye Yaoyao walked towards Qi Jinlan, "Cousin Qi, the shop is opening, and you, such a busy person, still have time to come over."
“Sister Yaoyao, I am a merchant. I will definitely come and see such a novel thing.”
Qi Jinlan responded with a smile, but her gaze unconsciously searched for Ye Xiyao's figure.
As the business at Zuixianglou flourished, he also learned about what had happened to Ye Xiyao during his time away from the capital and always wanted to be closer to her.
Who here has more money than you? You're more likely to come see your sister.
Oh dear! Another one.
When Ye Yaoyao saw Lu Yuanyou walk up to Ye Xiyao, Qi Jinlan naturally saw him too. Her brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes.
When Lu Yuanyou saw Ye Xiyao, he was so happy he almost danced with joy.
"Third Miss, I've finally met you."
After Zuixianglou reopened, he went there almost every day, but he never saw Ye Xiyao.
I heard that she was the one who opened the shop, so I couldn't wait to come over.
"Now that the shop is open, Young Master Lu, take a look around and buy one if you like anything!"
Ye Xiyao sighed inwardly, but maintained a polite smile on her face.
"Third Miss, these are all so cute, what style do you like?"
Lu Yuanyou looked at Ye Xiyao with anticipation, as if he would buy anything she liked.
"I like everything in this shop. Please take your time looking around. Excuse me."
Ye Xiyao's reply was lukewarm, and she secretly hoped that Lu Yuanyou would stop bothering her.
"This person also likes the older sister very much and has been looking for her all this way."
Ye Yaoyao muttered to herself beside Qi Jinlan.
"He doesn't deserve it?" Qi Jinlan looked coldly at Lu Yuanyou, who was walking behind Ye Xiyao.
“Cousin Qi, this man is not worthy. The way Liang Xiaozhe looked at my sister just now was also strange. Last time he saw my sister, he was indifferent, but just now his eyes were burning with desire, as if he wanted my sister to be in front of him all the time.”
I'm sure he saw how outstanding and radiant your sister was and fell in love with her. You have a rival now.