In ancient times, I just wanted to be a salted fish

Chen Ruotong was helpless in the face of Chen Sanhe's questioning. How could she explain all this? Even if she told him the truth, he wouldn't believe it, let alone tell the truth! His little sister had already changed her mind, and her space could not be exposed. Space was her biggest trump card, her life-saving talisman.

So Chen Ruotong said willfully: "Third brother, just tell me, your little sister, how is my life now? Do you like doing this kind of business?"

Chen Sanhe said: "My younger sister is living a good life now. I also like it here and I like doing business."

"That's it. I, your little sister, didn't lie to you. These are real glass and ceramic products. What are you still doubting? Don't ask where they come from. You should see how much money we can make in the end. Making money is the ultimate goal. What's the point of worrying about the process? Don't worry, your little sister won't harm you. Oh, go back to bed, I'm sleepy, I want to sleep!" Chen Ruotong could only play rogue.

Chen Sanhe saw that his younger sister was unwilling to tell him the secret, so he gave up. Anyway, this younger sister was very strange, as long as he didn't do anything against the law. Yes, his younger sister was a little girl, how could she do something against the law? Overthinking, overthinking, go to sleep!

On the seventh day of May, everyone got up early to distribute flyers. Zhao Tiedan, Shen Bing, and Shen Xue went to South Street and East Street to distribute flyers. Chen Ruotong asked the three of them to wear uniform aqua blue shorts, and had the clothing store embroider the three big characters "Zhenpin Pavilion" on the back as a uniform store decoration.

Qiao Zien went to school, Chen Ruotong and Chen Sanhe put big red flowers on the plaque of Zhenpin Pavilion.

An hour later, the three children came back together. Chen Ruotong trained the three children in the etiquette of welcoming guests.

Chen Ruotong led Shen Xue to greet guests on the first floor, while Chen Sanhe and Shen Bing entertained guests on the second floor. Zhao Tiedan was responsible for serving tea and water to guests in the reception room on the first floor. After the division of labor, Chen Ruotong felt that the manpower was far from enough, and she had to get Boss Qi and others to come in the future.

In the afternoon, Zhang Yishun came to report on his work: "Brother Chen, I have sent out 30 invitations, and almost everyone has come to show their support. What do you need me to do now?"

"Thank you, Brother Zhang. The work is almost done. We are just waiting to open the business tomorrow." Chen Ruotong smiled with her eyes narrowed.

On the eighth day of the fifth lunar month, Zhenpin Pavilion officially opened. At 8:08 in the morning, a string of firecrackers rang out, and the simple opening ceremony ended. There was no leader cutting the ribbon, nor any leader giving a speech, just setting off firecrackers to attract passers-by from all over the country. Guests who received invitations could enjoy a 15% discount when entering Zhenpin Pavilion with the invitations; guests who held flyers could enjoy a 10% discount when entering the store. Everyone was amazed at the exquisite and unique items and praised them again and again.

Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien welcomed guests at the door.

Chen Ruotong spoke at the right time: "Dear guests, today is the opening of Zhenpin Pavilion. Welcome all the guests. Please come in. The first floor is glass products, and the second floor is porcelain. If you have any items you like, you can buy them with confidence. On the first day of opening, buyers will have discounts. Please feel free to appreciate and buy!"

Mrs. Li, the wife of Zhang Tongpan, liked a water cup with a price tag of "800 taels of silver". She really liked the water cup, but it was too expensive, so she couldn't bear to buy it. So she chose a small water cup, the cheapest one, which cost 200 taels of silver, or 170 taels after discount.

Chen Ruotong learned about Li's identity through Zhang Yishun's introduction. So when she paid the 170 taels of silver, she quietly smuggled the cup she liked out of the space, put it in a box, and quickly stuffed it into her maid.

Chen Ruotong took Madam Zhang to the second floor. For women, tableware itself is attractive and they want to buy it. So she spent another 425 taels to buy a porcelain plate with a peony pattern. Chen Sanhe quickly packed it and handed it to Madam Zhang's maid.

Shopkeeper Zhou bought a glass worth five hundred taels. Zhou Qian was just a small clerk, and he didn't have that much money to buy such a luxury item. He just accompanied Shopkeeper Zhou for a stroll.

Shopkeeper Zhou said enviously: "Brother Yishun, Mr. Chen, you have a great business, it's unique. If you have any business in the future, please take care of me, Brother Zhou!" Shopkeeper Zhou also wanted to get involved.

Chen Ruotong said perfunctorily: "Manager Zhou thinks highly of me. I have to rely on the support and help of all the brothers to support my business!"

Most people who entered the pavilion appreciated the items and gained new insights, but were reluctant to spend money to buy them. A few people had enough money to buy the items they liked.

In the evening, we counted the accounts and found that we had sold 26 glass cups and 12 porcelains, most of which were the cheapest ones. We made a profit of more than 9,000 taels. It was a huge profit! It was indeed a good start for the business. Everyone was very happy!

Chen Ruotong touched his chin and said, "There will be more people on the first day of opening, and sales will be better. In the days to come, it will be good if we can sell one or two pieces a day. This is our own building, and after deducting the cost, we make a lot of money." Chen Ruotong set the cost at half of the selling price, otherwise there would be no way to record it in the accounts and pay taxes.

Chen Ruotong added: "Everyone has worked hard. This is a rare business. Normally, we may not sell one piece a day, but if we sell one piece, we still make a lot of money. If we don't open for three years, we can make a living for three years after we open! Let's all work hard together and business will get better and better."

Everyone was full of confidence and enthusiasm. But the question was, how many eyes would be watching such a profitable business? How many people would be thinking about it? Can it last long? What if it was taken away by someone? With Chen Ruotong's current strength, there was really no way. Her biggest backer was Zhang Tongpan, the future prefect Zhang. What would she do if a big shot in the capital took a fancy to her Zhenpin Pavilion? Just take it one step at a time. You can't stop doing business or opening a Zhenpin Pavilion just because you are afraid of being taken away by force. You can only deal with it as it comes.

Chen Sanhe was happy but also a little worried. In fact, everyone was secretly worried that this temporary wealth would not last long.

Qiao Zien pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Guchuan, I think we should ask some people with strong martial arts skills to protect our Zhenpin Pavilion."

Chen Ruotong nodded repeatedly and said, "Then let's ask the people from Xinglong Escort Agency to escort us, how about that?"

Everyone agreed: It works!

At night, Chen Ruotong still didn't go home? She slept on a rattan chair on the first floor of Zhenpin Pavilion.

Qiao Zien did not return to Chen's house either. He sat next to Chen Ruotong and said seriously, "Brother Guchuan's actions are a bit bold. There is no such Zhenpin Pavilion even in the capital. You are too conspicuous and eye-catching here. With so much money going into your pocket, I'm afraid your personal safety cannot be guaranteed. Please hire a few escorts with strong martial arts skills to protect you! I still suggest that after selling all the items in the building, you should sell something else! It's not good to be too ostentatious. You should know that the Daliang Dynasty is not peaceful. You should understand the principle that a big tree attracts the wind. Before you are fully grown, it is better to be cautious!"

Chen Ruotong rubbed her hands and said, "Brother Zien is right. I understand. I am also taking a gamble. There are 400 pieces in total. If I sell them all, I can earn hundreds of thousands of taels. Who can complain about having too much money?"

"You, people die for money, birds die for food, don't you understand?"

"Haha, I understand! It's a desperate move, don't you understand? I am just bold and greedy for money, what can I do?" Chen Ruotong spread her hands and shrank her shoulders, looking like she couldn't do anything to me.