The pretty widow is addicted to money, and the little wolfdog asks for a hug

The interior decoration of Muxiang Pavilion is exquisite, exuding an ancient and elegant charm everywhere.

The shelves are divided into different areas.

Each area is surrounded by a long wooden counter, keeping customers out.

There were no surveillance cameras in ancient times, and this was also to prevent goods from being stolen.

Whatever product the customer likes, the waiter will bring it for the customer to examine in person.

Incense was burning in the corner of the shop, and the smoke was curling up like silk threads, emitting a faint woody fragrance.

Customers were shopping in groups of three or four, and even spoke in low voices for fear of disturbing the tranquility of this high-end shop.

Gu Qinghuai looked around and gained a certain understanding of the luxury shops of this era.

Qi Yuanshuo stood behind her and said softly, "Sister Xiaohuai, let's go over there and take a look."

The two went directly to the "washing and brushing" area and specifically looked at products such as soap beans, soap nuts, and soap powder.

Soap beans are about the size of two pigeon eggs, and the lowest price is thirty cents each, which is far less cost-effective than soap.

A box of soapberry powder costs fifty cents, and can only be used about five or six times. It is hard to say whether it is effective.

Looking at these toiletries, Gu Qinghuai couldn't hide the smile on her lips. These things were not as good as her soap.

When Qi Yuanshuo saw the sparkling light in her eyes, as if they were sprinkled with tiny starlight, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips slightly.

"Sister Xiaohuai, the things here are far inferior to your soap," Qi Yuanshuo whispered.

Gu Qinghuai raised his eyes and looked at him, and said proudly: "Of course! Xiao Shitou, let's go and talk to the shopkeeper."

The two walked to the cashier counter together.

Qi Yuanshuo lowered the brim of his hat and tried his best to behave like a farm boy.

A pointed-faced man in his twenties, wearing a navy blue shirt, was fiddling with an abacus at the counter.

Gu Qinghuai and Qi Yuanshuo raised their hands and saluted him.

Gu Qinghuai said: "Excuse me, big brother, are you the shopkeeper or owner of this store?"

The pointed-faced man raised his head and looked the two of them up and down inconspicuously.

Seeing that the two men in front of him were both wearing coarse linen clothes and had slightly dark skin, they looked like country folk, he adjusted his attitude and said calmly, "I am only the assistant to the shopkeeper. Why do you two guests want to see our head shopkeeper?"

Gu Qinghuai said directly: "Because we have a great business that we want to discuss with your chief manager. Big brother, can you please ask him to come out and talk?"

Hearing this, the pointed-faced man glanced at Gu Qinghuai and Qi Yuanshuo again, and couldn't help but sneer in his heart. Their big shopkeeper was busy with all kinds of things, and he met all the famous people. These two peasants asked to see the big shopkeeper right away. Where did they get the face? Aren't they afraid of slipping their tongue when they said this!

"My two guests, I am truly sorry, our chief shopkeeper is busy with government affairs and has no time to meet guests," the pointed-faced man deliberately revealed a hint of contempt.

Gu Qinghuai sneered in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He said calmly, "To be honest, big brother, my family makes a kind of toiletries called soap. It has a much better cleaning effect than the soap beans in your shop. If big brother allows, you can bring out a basin of water and we can try it on the spot."

The pointed-faced man turned cold and waved his hand: "No need. If you two are not here to shop, please go back. Sorry, we at Muxiang Pavilion cannot entertain you!"

Humph, what kind of soap can two country folk, mud legs, make? How dare they say it is better than the soap beans in their shop?

What a shameless statement!

The soap beans of their Muxiang Pavilion are produced in the imperial capital and are the top-notch bath products in the Great Xia Kingdom.

Moreover, with so many customers here, if we bring out a basin of water, the floor will become wet and slippery, and dirty everywhere, which will be very troublesome.

Gu Qinghuai smiled faintly: "In that case, then I won't bother you anymore. Xiao Shitou, let's go."

Since the other party didn't want their soap, she naturally wouldn't force it.

In fact, if she poured some water on her hands and rubbed them with soap on the spot, the pointy-faced man would be unable to take his eyes off her.

However, Gu Qinghuai did not want to do this. She also had requirements for her partners. It would absolutely not work if they could not pass the test of character.

When doing business, it’s all about profit.

It would be terrible if one were to be caught up in a sea of ​​profit without any moral protection or bottom line constraints.

To judge a person's character, just look at his attitude towards strangers and vulnerable groups.

It was obvious that the pointed-faced man looked down on them and even thought that their request to meet the chief manager was completely wishful thinking.

Although this person is only the shopkeeper's assistant, a glimpse of him can give us the whole picture.

If the superiors are not upright, the subordinates will not be upright either.

This also shows that the person in charge of Muxiang Pavilion has bad character.

Gu Qinghuai put Muxiang Pavilion on the blacklist permanently and will never cooperate again!

If you ignore me today, I will make you out of reach tomorrow!

Qi Yuanshuo glanced at the pointed-faced man coldly and said in a deep voice, "If you regret it someday, I hope you won't bother us again."

After saying that, a dark light flashed in his eyes, and he followed Gu Qinghuai out.

The pointed-faced man twitched his lips and sneered, "Alas, there are all kinds of people these days. Even a mountain toad dares to pretend to be a golden toad!"

The waiter nearby took in the whole scene and immediately said, "Isn't it? These poor country guys are really crazy about money! They dare to bring any junky stuff into our Muxiang Pavilion."

A noble lady who came to pay the bill also said with a smile: "The soap beans from Muxiang Pavilion are the best things I have ever used. That little country woman actually had the audacity to say that her soap is better than soap beans. It's really hilarious."

"Isn't it? He wants to meet our boss. He's so arrogant," the pointed-faced man said sarcastically.

Despite the setback at Muxiang Pavilion, Gu Qinghuai was not discouraged at all.

There are always people in this world who are blind and have no heart. They are blocked from seeing and hearing by the barriers they have built themselves. They cannot see the mountain, but they are unaware of it.

Gu Qinghuai is very confident in his soap. Although it was a bit difficult to get started in the beginning, as long as it is put on the market, it will surely attract many businesses in no time.

"Sister Xiaohuai, let's go look somewhere else," Qi Yuanshuo wiped the sweat from his forehead.

He saw that the hair on Gu Qinghuai's forehead was also wet with sweat, so he reached out and touched the handkerchief in his arms, but still held back.

Even though he regarded Gu Qinghuai as his sister, he still had to avoid suspicion.

Gu Qinghuai nodded: "Well, let's go to all the similar shops on Jinhua Street."

The two went to Ningxiangguan, the second largest shop in the county.

Manager Li of Ningxiang Pavilion was not as arrogant as the one of Muxiang Pavilion. After hearing what Gu Qinghuai said about soap, he became very interested and immediately agreed to give it a try.

After witnessing the cleaning effect of the soap with his own eyes, Shopkeeper Li was greatly surprised.

However, when he learned that he had to place an order of at least 200 yuan to get the goods, and that he had to pay a deposit of five taels of silver and sign a contract, and that the goods would not be available until a month later, Manager Li backed out.

He has been in business for many years and can't stand people making empty promises. He won't release the eagle until he sees the rabbit.