After crossing, I surrounded the capital from the countryside

At this time, County Magistrate Zhang also spoke up: "Miss Xu, you are indeed a rare talent. Although my northern border is remote, we also need talents like you to revitalize it. If you are interested, I can also recommend you to the provincial capital, where there are more development opportunities."

After hearing this, Xu Qingqing knew that this was a rare opportunity, but at the same time she also understood that she still had a lot to learn and improve, and that some things required her to climb up step by step and not to rush.

She replied modestly: "Thank you for your kindness, sir. Qingqing knows that I still have many shortcomings and need to learn a lot. I will continue to work hard and will not be polite to you when the time comes."

After hearing this, Magistrate Zhang and Mrs. Zhang both expressed their admiration for Xu Qingqing's modesty and ambition. They both believed that Xu Qingqing would be able to achieve greater success in the future.

After seeing off County Magistrate Zhang and the others, Xu Qingqing turned around and returned to her own private room. Xu Xi and a few others were sitting below her. Each of them took the account book assigned to them and began to calculate.

For a moment, the only sound in the room was the fiddling of the abacus.

Here in Lun Xiaoyao, everyone is busy with their own things. There are quite a few people walking around on the first floor. In addition, Lun Xiaoyao is brightly lit, making it look very lively.

And Shopkeeper Zhao, who had refused to cooperate with Xu Qingqing...

Shopkeeper Zhao sat behind his wooden counter, with rows of neatly arranged shelves in front of him. He was wearing a dark blue robe and holding a cup of tea in his hand, but he was reluctant to drink it.

His shop is located on the outskirts of Lun Xiaoyao. Because he refused to cooperate in the beginning, it was equivalent to that the construction of Lun Xiaoyao bypassed him. As long as you enter from the door of Lun Xiaoyao, you will not see the shop of Manager Zhao on the outskirts at all, so the store looks particularly deserted at this moment.

The light from the Xiaoyao store shone through the windows into the store, but it could not dispel the silence and desolation here. The goods on the neatly arranged shelves in front of me seemed to have lost their luster.

Occasionally, pedestrians passed by, but they just took a quick glance without looking at me.

There was no noise from customers in the store, only the occasional sigh of Shopkeeper Zhao echoing in the air.

From time to time, he looked out the window, which was the direction of "Lun Xiaoyao". The noisy sounds and the noise of the crowd pricked his ears like needles, making him feel even more uncomfortable.

Shopkeeper Zhao glanced at the waiter who was standing trembling with fear on the side, without a trace of smile on his face.

He put down his teacup, and said with a hint of sarcasm in his voice, "Look outside, that 'Lun Xiaoyao' is really lively. If you don't know, you would think that everyone in the city has gone there."

After hearing this, the waiter didn't know how to respond and could only smile awkwardly.

Shopkeeper Zhao continued, "It's just a newly opened shop. What's so great about it? I think they are just a temporary novelty. Once the enthusiasm is over, no one will go there anymore."

He sneered and continued, "In this world, people always like new things and dislike old things. How can there be any long-term business?"

The waiter listened to what Manager Zhao said and seemed to want to say something but hesitated. However, he knew the manager's temper and could only listen silently.

"And those customers," Shopkeeper Zhao continued to complain, "are also a bunch of short-sighted people. They don't come to our old brand, but insist on supporting the new place. I think they will regret it sooner or later."

The waiter looked at the indignant face of Shopkeeper Zhao and felt a little worried. He saw that the business of "Lun Xiaoyao" was indeed booming today, and it seemed to be constantly attracting new customers. Although his own shop had a long history, it was indeed a little unable to keep up in recent years.

Outside the window, the lively voice of "Lun Xiaoyao" continued, forming a sharp contrast with the complaints of Shopkeeper Zhao. Shopkeeper Zhao seemed to be irritated by the voice, and his face became even gloomier.

Jealousy burned in his heart like a flame. He lay in bed at night, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Every time he closed his eyes, the lively scene of "Lun Xiaoyao" emerged in his mind. The scenes of laughter and bright lights made it difficult for him to calm down.

Early in the morning, Shopkeeper Zhao got up early, stood at the door of the shop, and stared at "Lun Xiaoyao".

He took a deep breath, as if taking in the fresh morning air, while also trying to calm the turmoil in his heart.

He turned to the waiter beside him and said, "We can't just sit there and wait for death. Find someone to keep a close eye on Lun Xiaoyao and see what they do every day, especially the places that attract customers. Also, if you find any flaws in Lun Xiaoyao, report it to me immediately."

The waiter was startled by Shopkeeper Zhao's sudden remark, but then he understood and responded, "Shopkeeper, you are right. I will do it right away."

After the waiter left, Shopkeeper Zhao looked at Lun Xiaoyao, narrowed his eyes for a long while, and snorted coldly: "Xu Qingqing...just wait and see!"

……

Because the service of "Lun Xiaoyao" is as thoughtful and meticulous as ever. All the staff greet every customer with a smile. They not only provide goods, but also provide a place to relax and enjoy culture, and they are indeed good quality and cheap.

Therefore, in the following days, the grand occasion of "Lun Xiaoyao" remained unabated. Whether it was daytime or nightfall, when the lights were on, its front door was always bustling with people.

It can be regarded as a successful first shot in the economic development of Xiaoyao Sect.

However, the luxury goods area on the second floor has not made much progress, but Xu Qingqing is not worried. After all, the things that were given to Zhang Zhixian and others for free were not given for free...

Just wait patiently for the right time.

Inside the Xiaoyao, the bustling crowd surges like a tide, lively and full of vitality. The candlelight and various shop signs complement each other, cheerful and prosperous.

As the prosperity of the Lunxiaoyao Shopping Mall across the street became increasingly apparent, the business of Shopkeeper Zhao's store became increasingly sluggish.

This strong contrast gradually distorted Manager Zhao's psychology, and he felt angry, resentful and jealous.

Whenever he stood at the door of the store and saw the crowded Lun Xiaoyao Shopping Mall with customers coming in an endless stream, the resentment in his heart grew like weeds.

He only felt that his past glory had been ruthlessly snatched away by the Lun Xiaoyao Shopping Mall, and his current desolation and failure seemed to be caused by the shadow of that prosperous shopping mall.

He felt angry because he felt that the prosperity of Lunxiao Department Store was based on the decline of his store. He felt jealous because he longed for the bustling and lively scene to appear in his own store.

That day, watching Lun Xiaoyao's increasingly prosperous business, Shopkeeper Zhao frowned as if he could pinch a willow leaf, and his eyes flashed with anger, as if they were burned by fire. His cheeks twitched slightly, and his muscles were tense, as if they would explode at any time.

His fingers were tightly gripping the door frame, veins bulging as if he wanted to crush the wood, his teeth were clenched, making a constant "clicking" sound, and his lips were tightly closed into a straight line.