Qiao Xiaofu's Tianxiangfang was about to open. Cui Xiuxiu and Dongfang Shuyuan worked hard in the dark and early in the morning, and finally made the first batch of powder balm.
Then the three women were busy decorating the three-story house.
Qiao Chuliang found out and went to help, but Qiao Xiaofu arranged him to have tea in the lobby on the first floor: "Auntie, just watch here for me and don't let irrelevant people come in and cause trouble."
Qiao Chu realized later: Qiao Xiaofu was afraid that if he helped decorate, he would knock over things and leave them with nothing to sell at the opening tomorrow?!
That's all, I just played the role of a stone lion at the gate: a deterrent.
Such a large-scale three-story building was used to sell powder and balm, which would indeed make the surrounding powder shops jealous. Therefore, Qiao Chu faithfully performed his duty as a gatekeeper: blocking those who tried to come in to pry.
"Sorry, we are closed today. Please come back tomorrow."
"Sorry, we're closed today, please don't come in."
When Shangxian Qiaochu released his personal charm (murderous aura), it was still very intimidating, and those shopkeepers who came to inquire could only leave one after another.
The preparations were completed and the official day arrived soon.
Under the curious and fearful eyes of the surrounding shopkeepers, the firecrackers at the entrance of Tianxiangfang were lit, the gongs and drums were loud, the music was loud, and Tianxiangfang was opened.
Qiao Xiaofu led Xu Jiye, Dongfang Shuyuan, Qiao Chu, and Cui Xiuxiu to stand in a row to greet the ladies and ladies who came to support them!
Mrs. Qian Yushi was the most active. Not only did she come early, she also brought many ladies and ladies.
The ladies were very generous and did not bargain about the price. They bought a lot of ointments and powders by dividing three and five.
The shopkeeper and the shopkeepers of the shop next door were curious, and since it opened today, Tianxiangfang no longer blocked people from entering, so the shopkeepers nearby came to visit the shop.
The items on the first floor are not complicated. There are several glazed cabinets placed against the wall, with sporadic pastes inside. The boxes are very exquisite, including wood, shells, and silver boxes inlaid with gold and jade.
…
It looks very expensive.
On the other side are tables, chairs, benches, tea, melons and fruits. On the table is written: Waiting area for men.
A big red rope in the middle of the lobby divides the lobby into two. There is a sign at the entrance of the red rope: Men are not allowed to enter.
There are several tables in the lobby, each table is equipped with several stools, and the tables are separated by translucent screens.
Qiao Xiaofu led Dongfang Shuyuan and the newly hired female clerks to work, and introduced balm and powder to the ladies sitting at the table in a soft voice.
"Madam, this is for applying on your face. This is for washing your face, this is for applying on your body, and this, this is for protecting your hands..."
Although they are all balms, they are actually divided into many types and uses, as well as different fragrances...
The ladies and ladies seemed to have been opened to a new world. Qiao Xiaofu and the trained guys helped to experiment with various types of balms on their hands...
The shopkeepers who visited the store were stunned, so they all wanted to go up and have a look: the stairs behind the bead curtain were covered with thick Persian carpets, and they looked very rich. What on earth were the second and third floors used for selling?
Qiao Chu, who was standing by the stairs, stretched out his hand calmly: "Sorry, the second and third floors do not accept outsiders."
Yes, Qiao Chu's role is once again defined as: the goalkeeper.
"What do you mean?" The shopkeeper of the ice muscle shop next door raised the balm he just bought, "I bought something, but I can't go up?"
Qiao Chu smiled lightly and said with an imposing manner: "Sorry, the second and third floors only entertain members, not outsiders, let alone male guests."
member?
What is a member?
The shopkeeper looked around blankly and looked at the shopkeeper next to him.
The shopkeeper next to me hadn't heard of it either, so he could only look at Qiao Chu.
Qiao Chu said seriously: "If you prepay one thousand taels of silver at a time, or accumulate two thousand taels of silver for shopping, even if you are a member, your consumption amount has not yet reached the limit. What's more, if you are a male customer, even if you are a member, you cannot
Go up. If your wife comes to spend so much, she can go up to the second floor."
Several shopkeepers looked at each other, and the shopkeeper of Bingjifang sneered: "One thousand taels at a time? Why don't you go and grab it?"
Qiao Chu smiled lightly and said nothing, with a lazy look on his face.
"I think your second and third floors are just a gimmick. In fact, you don't have the ability to open them at all, right?" The shopkeeper of Bingjifang laughed, with a slightly contemptuous tone.
"Hehehe..." Qiao Chu still smiled and did not explain.
It's opening today, so it's not a good time to fight.
Just as he was talking, a woman who looked like a maid came down from the stairs and hurried out the door.
The shopkeeper of Bingjifang knew this person, it was the maid named Chunxi who was so proud in front of Mrs. Qian Yushi.
"Miss Chunxi, where are you going in such a hurry? Where is your wife?"
Maid Chunxi stopped and turned to look at the shopkeeper of Bingjifang with a hint of pity in her eyes and a hint of guilt in her tone: "My wife asked me to deliver a message to someone, so I won't chat with shopkeeper Zhang for now."
Shopkeeper Zhang immediately chased me out: If you are not allowed to go up, you can ask those who came down from above!
After catching up with Chunxi in a few steps, shopkeeper Zhang handed the balm he just bought to Chunxi: "Chunxi, I can't go upstairs either. What's the situation up there? Tell me!"
Although Chunxi's eyes were hot for the ointment, she also knew what to say and what not to say. After hesitating for a moment, she just stamped her foot: "Oh, it's just... it's amazing! Your shop... I'm afraid it will be compared to Tianxiangfang.
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Then Chunxi turned around and started to run away.
Shopkeeper Zhang's heart was lifted by these words, but he couldn't tell the truth. He immediately scratched his heart and hurriedly chased after him: "What does it mean to be powerful? Miss Chunxi, we are old acquaintances.
Now, why don’t you just tell me everything?!”
"My wife is up here and she is very useful. She asked me to invite Mrs. Zhu Yushi, who I know well, to come too! I'm busy, so I won't tell you..."
After Chunxi finished speaking, she ran away quickly, leaving behind the shopkeeper Zhang who was confused by the monk Zhang Er.
Very useful?!
What does that mean?
It doesn't sound like I bought some balm or powder, but it sounds like I asked someone to serve me?!
Shopkeeper Zhang, who had also visited Hualou before, couldn't help but think wrongly, but he didn't dare to make random guesses. He shook his head and returned to his shop with a confused look...
While the other shopkeepers were curious, they couldn't help but get together to discuss and speculate...
On the first day of opening, in just half a day, the balm and powder made before were almost sold out!
Qiao Xiaofu, Xu Jiye, Dongfang Shuyuan, and Cui Xiuxiu looked at the half-empty glass counter and were a little stunned: Business in the capital seems to be easier!
In just a short time, not only all the previously prepared inventory was sold out, but even the display items were almost sold out...
What to do next? If there is no goods to sell, should we close down and go out of business?!
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