The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

The next morning, as the gentle sunlight bathed the earth, Chen Mengyao, after breakfast, set off for the department store with several clever maids. Her heart was filled with anticipation, for today, Lin Yu and Chu Youran would be arriving with a group of people to make the final preparations for the department store's grand opening. Upon arriving at the department store, she instructed the maids to tidy up the front hall, while she waited for their arrival in the back courtyard.

In less than half an hour, Lin Yu and Chu Youran led a group of energetic newcomers, carrying their bags, into the department store. Chen Mengyao greeted them with a smile and arranged for them to settle down in the backyard and rest before starting their training.

About fifteen minutes later, all the employees gathered in the lobby, and Chen Mengyao stood before them to begin today's training. She first patiently explained the Arabic numerals and their corresponding traditional Chinese characters, explaining that these numbers would not only play a crucial role in the lucky draw but also be used for membership card registration and management. To ensure everyone could master them, she required them to memorize the numbers.

Chen Mengyao then demonstrated the lottery process in detail. She took out the lottery tickets she had prepared beforehand and showed everyone their structure and usage. She explained that every customer who made a purchase in the store would receive a lottery ticket; the stub would be kept as the basis for the draw, while the main ticket would be given to the customer as proof of prize redemption. To ensure that customers could accurately understand their numbers, she suggested posting a chart comparing numbers to traditional Chinese characters at the store entrance for easy reference.

Following this, Chen Mengyao explained the membership registration process in detail. She emphasized that each member's name, spending amount, and corresponding points must be recorded accurately. To facilitate calculation and management, she set a rule of ten coins for one point and encouraged everyone to strictly adhere to it in their work.

After confirming that everyone fully understood her meaning, Chen Mengyao let them practice reciting the numbers and traditional Chinese characters freely in the store. She planned to check their learning progress again tomorrow, and the rehearsal of the lottery process and customer service was also scheduled for tomorrow. After all, there were still four days before the department store officially opened, giving them ample time to prepare and work together.

After settling things at the store, Chen Mengyao left the department store and went to the Prince's residence to discuss the issue of guards with Ouyang Han. At the same time, she also planned to make security arrangements for Yu Yan Fang and other shops that might be opened in the future. When she arrived at the Prince's residence, she had just encountered Ouyang Han returning from court. After the two entered the residence together, Chen Mengyao eagerly raised the issue of guards. She frankly admitted that she had neglected this important aspect due to being busy preparing for the department store, and now it needed to be resolved as soon as possible.

When discussing specific security measures, Chen Mengyao suggested installing cameras and alarms at Yu Yan Fang and all her other shops. She believed that these modern security devices would significantly improve the safety of the shops. As for the shops under Tai Zi and others' names, she guessed they would likely have similar arrangements. However, to ensure absolute safety, she decided to communicate with Tai Zi and others to discuss a more comprehensive security plan.

After carefully listening to Chen Mengyao's suggestions, Ouyang Han was deeply impressed, feeling that Chen Mengyao's considerations were truly meticulous and thoughtful. He couldn't help but secretly rejoice that he was so fortunate to have such a considerate wife.

Therefore, Ouyang Han decided that he would take Chen Mengyao to the East Palace at dusk to discuss important matters with his elder brother, the Crown Prince. He also planned to send messages to his other siblings and brother-in-law, inviting them to join him at the East Palace. Before that, he would carefully select a group of people and assign them to the Jade Beauty Pavilion and the department store to ensure everything proceeded smoothly.

After making the arrangements, Ouyang Han went to have breakfast and warmly invited Chen Mengyao to eat with him. Although Chen Mengyao said she wasn't hungry, seeing Ouyang Han's sincere eyes, she ultimately didn't refuse his kindness and ate some breakfast with him.

After the meal, Ouyang Han summoned his guards and relayed the information to them. He instructed them to go to the residences of Prince Wen, Prince Duan, Prince An, and the two princesses, and inform them that they would later go to the East Palace to discuss urgent and important matters. Upon receiving the orders, the guards immediately vanished like arrows, rushing off in different directions to carry out their missions.

After a short rest, Ouyang Han and Chen Mengyao felt somewhat refreshed. Ouyang Han then instructed his servants to prepare an elegantly decorated carriage, and the two boarded it together, traveling smoothly towards the East Palace. Upon arriving at the East Palace, the Crown Princess had already been waiting for some time. She greeted them with a joyful expression, affectionately taking Chen Mengyao's hand and saying with a smile in her eyes, "Yao'er, it's truly a rare treat! What lucky wind has blown such a discerning guest as you to my place today?" Hearing this, Chen Mengyao's face blossomed into a gentle smile. She bowed slightly in courtesy and replied, "Your Highness, you flatter me. I have come today to discuss some matters with my elder brother, the Crown Prince, and everyone else, hence this special visit."

Several distinguished princes and their consorts soon arrived at the magnificent East Palace. Chen Mengyao, as the sister-in-law of several of these princes and consorts, and the third sister-in-law of others, gently yet firmly steered the conversation back to the security of the shop. She already possessed a batch of advanced monitoring equipment and efficient alarms; these modern security measures could undoubtedly build a solid defense for the shop. However, she knew that these devices alone were far from enough; to truly ensure absolute security, she needed skilled and highly proficient guards to protect the shop day and night.

Therefore, she came to the Eastern Palace specifically to consult her brothers and sisters-in-law, to see if their shops were also interested in installing these security devices and arranging for dedicated guards. After all, in this turbulent era, their shops were vital sources of income for their respective families, not only thriving and profitable but also carrying the family's honor and hopes. Precisely because of this, it was inevitable that some unscrupulous individuals from enemy states would attempt to undermine their economic lifeline by damaging these shops, thereby weakening the entire nation's strength.

The Crown Prince and several princes expressed strong agreement and support for Chen Mengyao's proposal. They knew that safety was of paramount importance, especially in the face of the rapidly changing situation, where even the slightest negligence could not be tolerated. Therefore, they all expressed their willingness to install these advanced monitoring devices and alarms in their own shops and assign skilled guards to protect them, ensuring the safety of their shops and the continued prosperity of their family businesses.

Chen Mengyao explained in detail the function of the surveillance equipment and alarms, and how to cooperate with the security guards to ensure the store's safety. She pointed out that these devices can not only provide early warnings, but also record the behavior of criminals, providing clues for subsequent investigations.

The Crown Prince nodded in approval, deeming it an excellent idea. Several princes also expressed their agreement, knowing full well that safety was paramount in the turbulent world of commerce. The prince consorts were especially grateful; they had been worried about the safety of their shops, and Chen Mengyao's suggestion naturally brought them great joy.

So everyone unanimously decided that not only should they install these devices and assign guards to their own shops, but they should also extend this practice to all shops in the imperial city, and even to every corner of the city, to improve the overall security capabilities of the city. Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Chen Mengyao felt a surge of satisfaction and pride.

Since the conversation had touched upon the crucial area of ​​security, Chen Mengyao seized the opportunity to mention another secret weapon she possessed—a listening device. She casually mentioned that she also had a small device capable of eavesdropping on people's voices. This device was so tiny that it could be almost invisible, installed in any corner, and silently capture anyone's conversations. Imagine if such a device were deployed in enemy territory; their every word and action, every subtle movement, would be presented to us without reservation, undoubtedly providing us with a significant strategic advantage.

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince and his entourage showed expressions of surprise and curiosity. They were deeply interested in this legendary and magical device and eagerly requested Chen Mengyao to demonstrate it on the spot. Facing their expectant gazes, Chen Mengyao smiled slightly and slowly retrieved a series of meticulously prepared listening devices, monitoring equipment, and alarms from her seemingly unfathomable inner space. She patiently explained the usage of each device one by one, clarifying every detail so that everyone could understand immediately.

These high-tech products naturally rely on smartphones, so Chen Mengyao generously took out several phones from her storage space and distributed them to everyone present. She not only taught them how to use the basic functions of the phones but also emphasized key operations such as viewing surveillance videos and listening to recordings. Under Chen Mengyao's careful guidance, everyone quickly mastered these skills and marveled at the convenience and practicality of these devices.

Even more excitingly, Chen Mengyao revealed some exciting news: when her space upgrades to level nine, these devices will have communication capabilities, enabling instant communication no matter where she is in the world, making information transmission faster and more convenient than ever before. This news undoubtedly gave everyone a shot in the arm, filling them with boundless hope and anticipation for the future.

Since everyone present had unanimously agreed to install surveillance equipment to enhance the security of the residences, Chen Mengyao seized the opportunity to propose a more comprehensive suggestion. Smiling, she looked at everyone and suggested that each residence send some people skilled in various mechanisms or other novelties to her department store that afternoon. Her staff would then provide on-site instruction on how to install the equipment. This way, everyone could not only practice and master the installation techniques but also ensure that they could install it themselves wherever needed in the future, greatly improving efficiency and convenience.

After speaking, Chen Mengyao lightly flicked her sleeve, slowly retrieving an astonishing number of surveillance devices, alarms, and eavesdropping devices from her personal storage space. These devices were neatly stacked in over a dozen sturdy boxes, each heavy and clearly filled with high-tech security equipment. A hint of pride and satisfaction flashed in her eyes; she secretly rejoiced that she had the foresight to stockpile these valuable resources beforehand. Otherwise, facing such a massive demand, she probably wouldn't have been able to handle it so calmly.

Looking at the rows of boxes ready to be shipped, Chen Mengyao knew that these devices would bring a qualitative leap to the security of each residence. She hoped that the afternoon's learning activities would proceed smoothly, so that everyone could master these advanced security technologies and jointly safeguard the peace and harmony of their homes.