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The rectangular gilt card was very thin and small, no bigger than half the palm of a hand. It was very delicate. The card surface was also very plain, without too many decorations. Only the shape of Lanying grass was printed on the bottom, and the word “Thank you” was engraved in the middle.
“What’s the use of this card?”
Xie Tingyue: “With this card, you can enjoy our store’s VIP service, and the price can also be discounted.” Knowing that the nobles were not short of money, Xie Tingyue added, “For example, new products in the store can be ordered first, and the order can be placed before others. And this… an exclusive gift for special days, you can take it back and show it to Madam Ji.”
He took a drawing and handed it to the young maid.
When the young maid saw it, her eyes widened!
This, this, what beautiful design of clothes!
He knew he was stable when Xie Tingyue saw the young maid’s expression.
Once the Indigo Cloth was made, what was the next step? It was about promotion, it was about expansion. He had no foundation in the market and his reputation was not prominent. The Indigo Cloth was also a new product. If he wanted to catch customers’ attention immediately and retain customers, he must have more products and value-added services.
Many concepts were taught to him by 《The Great Power of Economy》, but the specific methods were thought up by himself. For example, the outfit on the drawing, he combined various fashionable factors of the season, coupled with the experience of his previous life, making it absolutely eye-catching!
He drew the style of this set of clothes for Liu Yuanshan, and the clothes were about to be made, just in time to show off his face and gain fame.
Of course, he had more than just this set of designs, and he would have more sets in the future.
Just a piece of cloth, a thing, was not worth the effort of a noble person to have a deep friendship with him. But what if he had a steady stream of things in his hand that lead the style trend?
Xie Tingyue expected that Madam Ji would not be indifferent, but he did not expect that when Madam Ji got the drawings, Princess Changning would be by her side.
She fell in love with the piece of Indigo Cloth bought from the Chamber of Commerce at first sight, and immediately had clothes made from it. When she saw the clothing design on the drawing, she couldn’t take her eyes off it. She wanted this too, ah!
Madam Ji noticed it and whispered softly, “Princess, the style of this dress is too lively and not suitable for cutting from that piece of Indigo Cloth.”
“Doesn’t his family have other fabrics? No, we have some too…” Princess Changning also noticed it. She turned her eyes and pointed to the Consort who was drinking tea, “You go to the Chu family’s Plum Banquet.”
The Prince Consort put down the tea, “Princess, it’s so cold today –-”
Princess Changning smiled, “It’s okay. You go and come back. I’ll ask Ji Momo to follow you. I’ll make sure you don’t get cold.”
As the most favored Younger Sister in the empire, Princess Changning had an extraordinary status. Of course, the Consort’s trip had a certain meaning of representation, even if he just showed his face and leaves, it would be different.
Such news could not be concealed, and no one wanted to conceal it. Soon, the news spread that the Prince Consort was going to the Chu family’s Plum Banquet.
The people outside were totally stunned.
Especially those who watched the fun and didn’t mind the big deal and came over to complain to Madam Ji and said bad things. All of them regretted it.
They’re finished! They must have been taken advantage of by the Second Young Master Xie.
Not only did their complaints not hold him back, it also helped a lot!
They’re not the only ones who rushed to help, there were others.
Qi Wenhai stormed into Xie Tingyue’s shop like a gust of wind, and said as soon as he was inside, “Young Master Xie, my Brother! If you are missing anything or have any difficulties, tell me! I will help you handle it all!”
Xie Tingyue glanced at him, “What’s wrong with you? Were you awake all night just watching the fun?”
The man had darkish blue eye bags, and had red bloodshot eyes, as if he hadn’t slept for a few nights.
“Brother, am I such a heartless person? Do I feel happy when others are having a hard time just because people are laughing at them?” Qi Wenhai’s serious expression couldn’t hold out for more than a second before he burst out laughing, “Yes, I am!”
“That bastard surnamed He deserves to be treated as a joke! Why didn’t the person who did it be more ruthless and actually let that beast live? To tell you the truth, I ate five bowls of rice yesterday and my whole body feels soothed!”
Xie Tingyue:……
Qi Wenhai handed over a cloth bag, “This is for you.”
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Xie Tingyue opened it and saw that it was the gilt-leaf silver plate that he had asked Qi Wenhai to bid at the Chamber of Commerce, “I don’t—”
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“Xie’er, you don’t know. I really want to thank you properly. I can give you all my wealth, really, but I think you won’t want it. You told me before that I must get this thing. I think you like it very much, so I’m giving it to you. That’s what it should be.”
Xie Tingyue looked at the exquisitely crafted silver plate with complicated eyes, “Do you know that this thing is of great use? I asked you to bid for it, and I wanted to thank you in return for the things you have done for me.”
Qi Wenhai blinked, “Very useful? Very powerful?”
Xie Tingyue nodded, “It’s very powerful, unimaginable.”
“Then it’s even better to give it to you.” Qi Wenhai rubbed his hands and came over to put his arm on Xie Tingyue’s shoulder, showing a shrewd expression. “Can I give it to you so that you can make the most of everything? Besides, since I have you as my Brother, what’s the point of worrying so much?”
Xie Tingyue avoided him in disgust, “I’m not your Brother.”
“Not all my Brothers have helped me so much like this, so what else am I not satisfied with?” Qi Wenhai was not polite at all. He lifted up his robe and sat down, picked up the tea and drank it, “I know you are shy.”
Xie Tingyue:……
Why is that the two people he met are so abnormal and so shameless?
“Alright, there’s no need to say anything tiresome. In the future, in the midst of fire and water, you Xie’er can say a word and I will lay my life for you,” Qi Wenhai said solemnly. “Your Indigo cloth should be made bigger, right? Princess Changning has already used it. It would be a pity not to expand it, so we might as well strike while the iron is hot. Let’s take advantage of the heat and start a fire to seize the market. If you have enough goods, you can use the channels I have at hand and I will not charge you any profit!”
“Favors are favors, business is business, and profits must be still given.” What Xie Tingyue lacked was channels, and he was not polite with Qi Wenhai, “Thank you very much.”
Qi Wenhai was even more happy, “What are you thanking me for? Why don’t you treat me to a jar of good wine? I know your family has a treasure, so get me a jar!”
Xie Tingyue: “His things don’t belong to me…”
“You have deep affection for him, and he also shows great affection for you. How could he refuse if you ask for it? If you’re embarrassed, I’ll tell him when I see him later,” Qin Wenhai waved his hand, looking like he didn’t want to talk about the matter. “The New Year is coming soon. You must have a lot of things at home. I happen to be doing this kind of business. If you need anything, send someone over to me and I’ll make sure it’s done for you!”
Xie Tingyue was really not polite to him and immediately talked about the Plum Banquet.
When hosting a banquet at home and doing all the shopping, especially food for entertaining guests, it would be perfect to leave it to Qi Wenhai.
After talking about business, Qi Wenhai saw the golden card on the table again — and asked about it casually.
Xie Tingyue explained to him.
Qi Wenhai’s eyes lit up when he heard this, and he slapped the table, “Membership card… this is a great idea! Xie’er, how come you have such a big brain, how come you can think of everything! I also want to do this, I also want to create new types of dishes in the restaurant… Hmmn, I’ve been too old-fashioned for a long time… Oh, by the way, do you mind?”
“I don’t mind,” Xie Tingyue shook his head and smiled, “but there is a reminder.”
Qi Wenhai said seriously: “Please go ahead.”
Xie Tingyue: “I have no background now, and I suddenly became popular. If I want to be eye-catching while also considering quality, I need to find a way out. Your restaurant is an old restaurant, so innovation is not impossible, but you can’t give up your original products. In addition to signature dishes, some classic dishes should not be withdrawn, and at the same time, attention must be paid to the taste and quality, and the requirements cannot be lowered.”
Qi Wenhai understood. Xie Tingyue was reminding him that the quality of the dishes should not be undermined just because he valued other things.
But why?
Wouldn’t making new dishes and making them novel also attract customers?
Xie Tingyue: “Customers always want consistent good things. When they come to your place, you must meet the right expectations of the other party. Only if they are satisfied will there be a next time. It would be better if there are other additional experiences at the same time. It’s best not to make the other party confused and not know what to choose. You are an old restaurant, stable and consistent, and the taste of your dishes is the best quality hook. On this basis, you can add other things.”
Qi Wenhai’s eyes brightened even more.
Many truths were unclear, as if they were on the tip of your tongue, but you couldn’t always decipher them. Xie’er had this unique skill of turning clouds into mist and turning stones into gold.
Consistency, perfect taste, precisely like this.
He was still able to hold his nerve, but Shopkeeper Liu Yuanshan next to him could not wait to pick up his notebook and write down every word.
Young Master, this could set the world on fire. If you miss it, you will regret it for ten years!
It’s just that, his character… was too generous.
Xie Tingyue never thought that there was anything that could not be said about knowledge. Different people had different ways of using the same knowledge. How could a rigid and inflexible market be as interesting as a hundred flowers blooming?
There was nothing to do today. Xie Tingyue and Qi Wenhai chatted in the store for a while, taking Liu Yuanshan with them. They talked about everything from miscellaneous matters to formal matters, from business to Plum Banquets.
The dyeing pit sent new cloth over, and Xie Tingyue invited Qin Wenhai to look at it together and discuss how to make a name for himself in the Capital and expand it to other provinces, where to choose the first location, and what method to use…
As he was speaking, he suddenly saw half a piece of Indigo Cloth.
The highest quality kind, made of silk, but it was just too little.
Liu Yuanshan explained, “Half of it was stained and spent, but this half is exquisite. It would be a pity to throw it away. Shen Sanniang didn’t want to waste it, so she sent it here.”
Qi Wenhai touched the cloth, “It’s good, but what can you do with this?”
Xie Tingyue thought for a while: “Let’s make it into a handkerchief.”
Liu Yuanshan: “Handkerchief?”
Xie Tingyue smiled, “Aren’t I going to hold a Plum Blossom Banquet? I don’t have much in return for the ladies. A square handkerchief is quite appropriate.”
Especially the quality and the texture was the best, and the Princess had bought the cloth to make clothes.
There was none left in the market, and the ladies couldn’t buy it. There was a handkerchief, which could be a bit of consolation. In this way… they would be eagerly looking forward to his new product.
Qi Wenhai figured it out after thinking about it, pointed at Xie Tingyue, and smiled evilly, “You Xie’er, you are so cunning!”
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In the evening, everyone had heard that the Prince Consort was going to attend the Plum Blossom Banquet, and the male wife of the Chu family decided to give each of the ladies attending the banquet a handkerchief made of Indigo Cloth.
The date of the Chu family’s Plum Banquet has not yet been decided, and the invitations had not yet been sent out, but people close to the family had already asked about it, asking for a spot for their relatives and friends.
There was an endless stream.
Not to mention the servants of the Chu family, the Masters of the main family were all crazy.
They always held a Plum Blossom Banquet every year, but which year was there such a big event?
The Old Matriarch directly gave the order, “This year’s Plum Banquet must be held well, and no one is allowed to cause trouble.”
When she said the last few words, her eyes went directly to her Second Daughter-in-Law, Madam Sun.
How dare Madam Sun not listen? This was the reputation of the entire Chu family. She immediately expressed her stance, “Mother, don’t worry, if anyone dares to cause trouble, this Daughter-in-Law will not spare them.”
A mouthful of blood choked her throat, reminding herself that she was not supporting the male wife Xie Tingyue, but that she was supporting a big occasion, and she could not allow herself to be short-sighted and embarrassed.
The guests outside were eagerly looking forward to it, and the Masters had also put forward their words. How could the servants dare to wait and watch, and continue to cross their hands and not work? Do you think you have enough life, or do you think the wages were not generous and you want to be entangled with the punishment board?
Unfortunately, the work that was left unattended in the early stage could not be compensated by just working overtime.
There were all kinds of ingredients, some were cheap, some were expensive, and some were scarce. The varieties kept at home were too small, and seeing the number of guests increase, it was impossible to meet the demand.
There were some things that servants could not do just because it was impossible to do it. When things came to the front, there was no other way. They could only let go of their old face and kneel down in front of Xie Tingyue to admit their mistake and beg the Young Madam to think of a solution.
Xie Tingyue had already greeted Qi Wenhai, tamed the subordinates. Now since the beating was given, the next step was candy. He smiled and reassured, “It’s easy to say, I’ll handle it.”
One servant got the benefit, and more people behind him regarded Xie Tingyue as a life-saving straw, and came over one by one to kowtow to show their loyalty.
Xie Tingyue had expected it a long time ago. He sat upright and smiled, “It’s easy, I’ll do it.”
Back and forth every time. Not only could the Young Madam handle the matter, but he could also handle it well. The servants’ eyes became more and more awed, and their thoughts began to change.
When there were many difficulties, the words “easy to say, I will do it” were simply the most beautiful words in the world. The Young Madam was not only capable and courageous, but also broad-minded.
So why should they make things difficult for themselves by carefully serving the Second Mistress whose heart was like a needle in the bottom of the sea that could be offended at the drop of a hat, and not choosing the Young Madam!
The atmosphere in the entire Chu family was surging, and even though servants were so busy that they could bump their heads while working, they wasted no time in spreading various gossip. The Young Madam was mentioned more and more often, and his followers grew more and more.
Huang Momo was so angry that her teeth were itching after being given a slap in the face by Xie Tingyue.
No! How could a male wife be brought to power smoothly? If Xie Tingyue was really stable in the back house, as the person who provoked him, would she still have a way to survive?
With eyes turning gloomily, Huang Momo thought of a way and quietly passed a message to the Second Mistress, Madam Sun…
The night before the Plum Banquet.
The impetuous atmosphere that had lasted for several days finally subsided a little, and everyone recharged their batteries and prepared themselves to greet guests the next day.
Xie Tingyue told Chu Mu in advance, “There will be a lot of people tomorrow and the air will be turbid and cold. You must be careful and not move if you can. No one dares to criticize you.
I will let Yin Xing be responsible for your medicine and food, only her, don’t eat what others serve you. There is wine at the table, but don’t drink too much. I’m afraid I have to entertain guests and won’t be able to stay with you like I do now…”
Chu Mu listened to his rambling words and suddenly asked, “Do you treat Xie Tingxing like this too?”
Xie Tingyue paused and sighed, “Sorry, I seem to have talked too much.”
“But, I like it.” Chu Mu held his hand, “What should I do? I like you like this, but I am a little unwilling to make you trust me a bit more.”
Xie Tingyue’s eyes were subtle.
Chu Mu: “Do you want me to be more powerful and show it to you?”
Xie Tingyue closed his eyes, “You’d better live well.”
No need to be strong, no need to worry, really, as long as you live well, for a long time…
But he knew that this was a luxury.
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The next morning, the Chu family was boisterous in the morning, preparing to entertain guests.
When Xie Tingyue was greeting the family Masters, the Old Matriarch called him to her side and asked about everything. She was very satisfied when she learned that everything was going well, “I’m afraid you’re going to be tired today, my good child. Come back to Grandma after the banquet. Grandma has something good for you.”
Xie Tingyue smiled, “Thank you, Grandma.”
The Eldest Madam Su, Chu Mu’s Mother, was a widow, so she didn’t want to get in the way even if it was her family’s occasion, she left early and he didn’t even see her when he went to pay respects.
After saying goodbye, Madam Sun deliberately followed Xie Tingyue out, “Second Young Master Xie, your methods are good.”
Xie Tingyue smiled, “Thanks for the compliment from Second Aunt, I will continue to work hard in the future and live up to your expectations.”
“Second Aunt is waiting for you to be more successful.” Madam Sun also gave a big smile, as if she was an amiable Elder, advising her nephew, “Don’t accidentally cause trouble and get caught.”
Xie Tingyue: “Second Aunt reminded me, then I must be on guard.”
He didn’t waste anymore words after he replied, then he turned around and left with a smirk on his face.
Xie Tingyue went back to his room to change clothes. When it was almost time, he went to the front yard to prepare to welcome guests.
He didn’t expect that the first people to greet him would be his family.
Xie Liangbei brought over Xie Ru, the Younger Sister born to his Stepmother Lin. As soon as they met, he pushed Xie Ru to him, “You are both from the inner house. You will take care of your Sister.”
Xie Ru was fifteen years old this year. Her figure and appearance took after her Mother. She was very beautiful and had a particularly pretty smile.
She bowed to Xie Tingyue in a graceful manner, “Second Brother.”
Xie Tingyue’s heart skipped a beat, and he had a very bad premonition.
Oh noes
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Oh ho~
Looks like trouble is coming.
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Here comes trouble ☹
Ugh, I thought that Madam Sun had enough of brain to not mess with a big occasion like this, but I was happy too early… And now we also have this snake from Xie family ><
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May the two poisons cancel each other out
He has a banquet to run, when does he have time to look after a brat????