I was flattered after crossing

【Silk Shop】

"Shopkeeper Xu, how are the prizes for winning the first prize in the imperial examination and the prize for leaping into the dragon gate that we ordered a while ago? The imperial examination will be held after the Chinese New Year." I asked Shopkeeper Xu while sorting the fabrics.

"Yesterday, when the textile company delivered the goods to me, I asked about it. We will receive the material in three days. There is still time, don't worry, Princess!" The shopkeeper said to me with a smile.

"Okay, that's fine. By the way, boss, do we have any custom of gathering before the New Year?" I asked curiously.

"A party before the New Year? No, we used to take a break during the New Year and reopen after the 15th." The shopkeeper recalled.

"Oh, so, why don't we try to hold a year-end summary meeting this year, where we can all get together and exchange experiences and insights," I suggested.

"That's a good idea, Princess! This will not only enhance the relationship between employees, but also make everyone more cohesive." Shopkeeper Xu nodded in agreement.

"It's on point, Manager Xu!" I said excitedly.

"Is our business okay this month? I see that a lot of the red fabrics have been sold and there is not much material left." I checked the fabrics on the counter and found that there was very little red fabric left.

"Yeah, that's right. Everyone is waiting to buy new clothes for the New Year. This year our main product is Frost and Snow Plum Blossom, which are sold out as soon as they are released. Some people don't have time to queue up to make the clothes, so they simply make them themselves if they can't buy them!" Shopkeeper Xu said happily.

"Haha, it seems that our design is very popular. We should prepare more next time." I smiled with satisfaction.

"Yes, thanks to the princess's creativity and guidance, our business is getting better and better." Shopkeeper Xu said gratefully.

"No, no, it's the result of everyone's joint efforts." I said modestly.

"How about this, let's close the business on the Little New Year and find an auspicious day to open after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month?" I turned to look at Shopkeeper Xu and asked.

"Ah? The vacation is so long?" asked Manager Xu in surprise.

"Yes, you see, we have more employees in our store now, including some from other places. It takes several days for them to travel home. After a year of hard work outside, don't waste your time on the journey." I looked at him and explained patiently.

"Oh, Princess, you are so kind-hearted. I would like to thank you on their behalf!" Shopkeeper Xu quickly put down the paper and pen in his hand, clasped his fists and bowed to me to express his gratitude.

"It's only human nature. There's nothing to thank me for." I responded with a smile and continued to pack up the cloth with my head down.

"Then I'll write a notice and post it at the door of our store to let the neighbors know our break time and not to delay them from buying materials." Shopkeeper Xu thought for a moment, turned aside, picked up paper and pen, and prepared to write the notice.

"Okay, by the way, boss, are there any guys in our store who don't want to go home? Or... those who don't have a home to return to?" I asked hesitantly. After all, people in this era might be embarrassed to talk about these things.

"Oh, I really don't know." Shopkeeper Xu said somewhat embarrassedly.

"How can you be blamed for this! Ever since our new silk shop opened, you have been working diligently and conscientiously. Moreover, our shop has recruited so many employees. It is impossible for anyone to remember the situation of each family clearly." I hurriedly comforted the shopkeeper.

Then I leaned my head closer and lowered my voice and said, "Actually, I just want to ask our store, if there are people who have nowhere to go during the Chinese New Year, why not let them spend the New Year at my place. After all, everyone knows that the Chinese New Year is all about the family being together and having a lively time!"

"Oh, I understand, I understand. I will find a chance to ask in the next few days. If this is really the case, I will definitely tell you." Shopkeeper Xu answered very readily.

"Okay, then I'll leave this matter to you. Also, we will go to Miss Ling'er's house to hold an annual meeting on the day of the Little New Year! Please notify everyone in our store, and everyone who can go should go~" I said happily.

"Ah? Annual meeting?" the shopkeeper asked doubtfully.

"It's the pre-New Year party I mentioned earlier. We eat and drink together, watch some performances. Then I give everyone something they like as a reward." I explained.

"Okay, okay." Shopkeeper Xu replied happily.

"Then you go ahead and do your work. I'll go upstairs to see Ling'er!" After saying that, I ran upstairs to find Leilei.

"Oh, this skirt is beautiful, I want one too." I exclaimed as I looked at the girl in front of me wearing a brocade robe with floral and butterfly patterns.

The girl nervously pulled her skirt and looked back at me.

Lei Lei immediately comforted her, "Madam, don't pay attention to her. She wants everything! Especially this with butterflies on it..."

I walked over with a smile and looked at the girl.

"But it's really beautiful. Look at this girl, she is so beautiful, with snow-white skin, and the red fur color plus the woven gold butterfly~ah, it's simply amazing...'Bright as the morning glow reflecting the sun, and sparse as the stars in the sky. Her skin is like red fur, and her flesh is like bright pearls.'" I couldn't help but sigh as I admired the beauty in front of me.

"Oh, this sister is really..." The young lady's face flushed with shyness when she heard this. After saying this softly, she hurried into the inner room to change clothes.

"I just finished talking to the shopkeeper. You can invite Mr. Ye later." Seeing the young lady leave, I turned to Lei Lei and said, while walking over to help her fold clothes.

"Okay, but I don't know if we can still invite him now that he's a big star." She turned her head to the other side, her eyes fell on Ye Lan who was surrounded by a group of women, and said with some concern.

"Oh, I never thought that our teacher Hai would have such an unconfident day..." I rolled my eyes at her and teased.

"Teacher Hai~" She understood what I meant and glared at me, then reacted and scolded me coquettishly: "Get lost~"

After the young lady changed her clothes and came out, she lowered her head shyly when she saw me, then slowly walked towards Lei Lei and said, "Miss Ling'er, I want this dress."

Lei Lei responded enthusiastically: "Oh, sure! Do you need anything else? If not, I'll go down with you to check out!"

"Well, no more." The young lady replied. After that, I hurried forward to take the clothes from the young lady's hand.

I continued, "Go ask Mr. Ye right away. We still have to go to the facial mask shop to check it out!"

"Okay, I'll fold these clothes and then I'll meet you downstairs."

So, I took the clothes to the counter and said to the shopkeeper, "Shopkeeper, this beautiful young lady wants to check out." I put the clothes on the counter, then turned to look at the young lady and the maid, both of whom were grinning.