In ancient times, she gave birth to seven daughters and was divorced by her husband's family.

"Proxy shopping?"

The three scholars looked at each other, clearly hearing this term for the first time.

February added from the side.

"Yes! We'll buy it on your behalf! You pay, we do the work, it's only fair!"

March nodded in agreement.

"My mother taught us that there is no such thing as a free lunch."

Master Zhang and Master Li pondered it for a while.

Paying an extra 10% is a bit painful, but it's much more worthwhile than running around like crazy and still not being able to buy it!

Moreover, the children have a point; they put in the effort, so they should be given some compensation for their hard work.

"to make!"

Master Li was a straightforward man, and he immediately made the decision.

"That's settled then! I happen to want one bright red and one dusty rose!"

"Me too! I want a watermelon red one!"

Master Zhao quickly added.

Master Zhang was even more excited.

"I want the whole set! The whole thing... foundation, lipstick, eyeshadow, contour, everything!"

In January, she took out her notebook and the new pen made by the Bai family, and like a little adult, she carefully wrote down each stroke.

"Okay, Master Zhang, one set."

"Master Li, two lipsticks."

"Master Zhao, a lipstick."

"I've memorized all the colors."

"Please give us the money first, and we'll take care of it immediately when we get home on our day off!"

The three teachers happily took out their money.

This matter quickly spread among the teachers at the academy.

Those scholars who were also worried about not being able to buy cosmetics all turned to Seven Little Moons.

For a time, the seven sisters' purchasing agent business became extremely popular.

Their notebooks were filled with orders.

On their day off, the seven girls returned home with a large sum of money in their pockets.

Instead of going to Bailu immediately, they went to Bailu's beauty store first.

They lined up properly like ordinary customers and then bought everything on their list, one by one.

Chunxing saw them and asked with a smile.

"Why did the seven young ladies come to buy in person? If you want anything, you can just send a maid to let us know."

January shook her head and said with a serious expression.

"Sister Chunxing, this is business, we have to follow the rules."

After paying, the seven girls carefully deposited the remaining 10% of the shopping fee into their own little money boxes.

That evening, when Bailu was checking their homework, she discovered their little ledgers.

Looking at the clear records above, Bai Lu was first stunned, then couldn't help but laugh.

"Reselling? You little brains are quick to work."

"I didn't expect that you guys would know the general meaning of this word just from hearing me mention it once..."

Bai Lu felt a bit sentimental.

It has to be said that genes are incredibly powerful.

He himself is good at business, and his children are good at business too.

January looked at her mother with some nervousness.

"Mother, are we... are we doing the right thing?"

Bai Lu closed the ledger, patted her little head, and looked at her with approval in her eyes.

"Yes, how is it wrong?"

“You did not use my name to seize things by force, but earned your rewards through your own labor and wisdom, which is very good.”

She looked at her seven daughters and said earnestly.

"Remember, a gentleman loves money, but he acquires it in a proper way."

"What you are doing today is the Way."

Having received their mother's approval, the seven little girls all smiled happily.

Bai Lu praised them and then smiled.

“Since you’re going to do this business… go big. I’ll allocate some money for you to focus solely on this business.”

"If you need anything, just come to me. There's no need to go to the shop. Those cosmetics in the shop are still being sold to outsiders..."

"I still have some stock here, you can just take mine."

Soon, the news that Seven Months was doing personal shopping at the academy spread like wildfire.

Not only the teachers, but even some of the classmates' parents heard about this.

Many of the classmates' mothers were also struggling to buy products from Bailu Beauty Store. Upon learning of this opportunity, they asked their children to ask Xiaoyue and her friends for help.

The seven sisters' purchasing agent business quickly expanded from their teacher's circle to their classmates' circle.

Their little ledgers grew thicker and thicker, and their little money boxes grew heavier and heavier.

They even learned simple division of labor and cooperation.

In January, I was responsible for overseeing the overall situation and keeping the books.

In February and March, I was responsible for taking orders.

In April and May, they were responsible for collecting money and keeping accounts.

In June and July, they were responsible for picking up and distributing goods from the store on their days off.

The seven little ones ran their purchasing agent business with great success and efficiency.

Bai Lu watched their busy figures, feeling both gratified and proud.

She knew that her decision to insist on teaching them accounting and household chores was absolutely correct.

With their mother as a powerful supplier, their purchasing agent business was transformed overnight, becoming more formal and efficient from its initial small-scale operation.

They no longer need to queue up at the store entrance like other customers, nor do they need to worry about popular shades being out of stock.

Bai Lu set up a special storeroom for them at home, where all kinds of cosmetics were neatly arranged.

Foundation, lipstick, eyeshadow palettes... all the best-selling styles in the store are available here, with ample stock.

Now, the seven sisters' purchasing agent business is completely worry-free.

Their business has also been upgraded accordingly.

In the past, they only dared to accept small, scattered orders, such as a lipstick or a bottle of foundation.

Now, they dare to take on big orders.

On this day, a classmate surnamed Qian from the academy awkwardly approached Yiyue.

This student's father is a well-known silk shop owner in Qingzhou, and his family is extremely wealthy.

"January classmate..."

Qian scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and spoke.

"My mother...she asked me to ask you."

"please say."

In January, she stopped her studies and looked at him with a smile.

“My mother said that in half a month, it will be my maternal grandmother’s 70th birthday.”

"She wants to order twenty sets of cosmetics from you as gifts for the ladies at her birthday banquet."

Twenty sets!

This number made the younger girls listening nearby gasp in shock.

At the price of at least thirty taels of silver for a basic set of makeup products at Bailu Beauty Shop, twenty sets would cost six hundred taels!

This is a really big deal!

January remained calm. She took out her notebook and asked slowly and deliberately.

"Qian, does your mother have any specific requirements for these twenty sets of makeup products?"

"For example, should we choose the same color for all lipsticks, or do we need to match different colors?"

Qian was taken aback by her professional attitude and stammered in response.

"I...my mother didn't say."

She said, "Just... just choose the best-looking and most popular one."

Upon hearing this, January lightly tapped her pen on the paper, then looked up and offered a more professional suggestion.

"Qian, this is probably not appropriate."

she said seriously.

"What is honey to one is poison to another."

"The same goes for makeup; colors that suit Madam Wang may not suit Madam Li."

"If they are all the same, it's inevitable that some people will dislike them."

"Why don't you go back and tell your mother that we can provide customized gift services?"

"Customization...?"

Qian heard another new word.

"Correct."

February added from the side.

“We can prepare three to four different styles of cosmetic gift sets.”

"For example, one type is suitable for older women, with colors mainly in a calming shade like dusty rose or brick red;"

"One type is suitable for young women, with colors primarily in bright true red or light red;"

"There is another type that is suitable for unmarried young ladies, and the colors are mainly delicate pink and orange."

March also responded.

"In this way, guests who receive gifts can choose according to their own preferences and age, wouldn't that be a win-win situation?"

"The gift from your mother is even more touching."

Qian nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of admiration.

He originally thought it was just children buying and selling, but he never expected there to be so many intricacies involved.

He rushed home and told his mother what he had said.

After listening, Madam Qian praised the seven girls she had never met before and immediately decided to do as they suggested!

Furthermore, the total order was increased from twenty sets to thirty sets!

The idea of ​​seven small moons also came to mind.

"We can also consider taking on custom jobs in the future..."

They are no longer simply substitutes for buyers; they have begun to offer product selection consultation and customized solutions.

Their reputation spread even more widely among the noblewomen of Qingzhou City as a result.

Many people have found that buying things through these young girls is not only convenient and quick, but also provides unexpected and thoughtful advice.

They seem to know their mothers' makeup products inside and out, and can always recommend the most suitable products for you based on your age, status, and the occasion.

Gradually, the seven sisters' notebooks began to contain not only product catalogs, but also detailed customer profiles.

"Madam Wang is about forty years old, with fair skin and a dignified demeanor. She prefers bright red lipstick and demands a sophisticated and appropriate makeup look."

"Madam Sun, the wife of the Salt Commissioner, is about 35 years old. She has a yellowish complexion, a cheerful personality, and likes to try new products. Recently, she has developed a strong interest in highlighter and contouring."

"Miss Chen, the eldest daughter of the Provincial Governor, is of marriageable age, lively and lovely, and suits pink and orange makeup. She has strong purchasing power and is a key figure in leading the fashion of the young ladies' circle."

......

This information was accumulated little by little through their daily interactions with their teachers and classmates, as well as through their internships and observations at the Bailu Beauty Shop.

Bai Lu looked through the files her daughters had created, which were even more detailed than those of a shopkeeper, and was both surprised and delighted.

She discovered that she seemed to have inadvertently nurtured seven natural business geniuses.

She simply handed over part of the membership-only channel for Bailu Beauty Store to her daughters to manage.

The term "member exclusive" refers to top-tier new products with extremely limited production or those that have just been developed and have not yet been publicly released.

For example, a setting powder made from South China Sea pearl powder with a subtle pearlescent sheen;

For example, there's a limited-edition lipstick with a unique fragrance, distilled from rose petals soaked in the first drop of morning dew.

These items were previously only available to gold card members.

Now, through the Seven Sisters' channels, as long as you pay enough or have a good enough relationship with them, you have the opportunity to buy it in advance.

This instantly raised the value of the seven sisters' purchasing agents by several levels.

They are no longer just a supplement to official channels, but have become a VIP line that transcends ordinary purchasing channels.

Asking them to buy things for you is not only convenient, but has also become a symbol of status and connections.

"Have you heard? Madam Zhao got a box of loose pearl powder through Miss Bai. The luster is absolutely amazing!"

"Not only that! I heard that Miss Li, the daughter of Minister Li, started using the latest limited-edition autumn eyeshadow palette three months in advance!"

This trend has made the status of the seven girls in the academy more delicate.

In the past, people respected them because their mother was Bailu.

Now, many classmates, especially female students, look at them with more admiration.

They became the most popular people in the academy.

During breaks between classes, groups of girls would always surround them, chattering and asking about the latest makeup products.

"In June, my mother asked you, 'What new lipstick colors will be released next season?'"

"April, April, I'll let you in on a secret: I've saved up a lot of my secret stash of money. Could you save me one of those mermaid-colored lip glosses?"

Despite their pride, the seven girls always remembered their mother's teachings and treated others with humility and politeness, never putting on airs.

They kept their business and studies very separate.

In the academy, they were diligent and studious students;

Back home, they transform into shrewd and resourceful business owners.

They gave most of the money they earned to Bailu, except for a small portion that they kept for spending money and capital to expand their business.

Instead of keeping the money for herself, Bai Lu used it in the name of her seven sisters to open a girls' school outside Qingzhou City, specifically for orphaned girls.

She told them, "What is taken from the people should be used for the people."

"The money you earn comes from the women of Qingzhou City."

"Then let this money go to help more women in need."

"This is the true Dao."

The seven little girls nodded as if they understood, but when they saw girls their age, dressed in rags, able to go to school and have food to eat, and smiling because of their kindness, they couldn't quite describe how they felt.

In the social circles of wealthy women in Qingzhou City, buying things from these seven young girls is no longer just a fashionable consumption.

While satisfying their own love of beauty, the ladies also did their part for the orphaned girls outside the city.

"Hey, have you heard? The money I spent on lipstick flowers from Miss Bai last month has all been used to buy new books for the girls at the girls' school outside the city."

"That's right! I spent the money to buy them new winter coats."

"Thinking about it this way, I don't feel bad about buying more."

This mentality of shopping for charity has actually greatly stimulated consumption.

"I spend money, and I'm proud!!"

"Am I buying cosmetics or dressing up? No! I'm doing charity!!"