Chapter 2182: Turning the Idea Toward Meng Yunzheng

Chapter 2182: Turning the Idea Toward Meng Yunzheng


In the following days, the busiest person was Yun Qide.

He had to train the new shopkeeper for Xiang Weinan's store while also keeping an eye on Shu Yu's new store.

Shu Yu had taken him to visit the store and explained the situation regarding the shops belonging to the Dong'an Prefecture and Changjin Prefecture, as well as the activities during the opening.

Yun Qide listened with mild surprise and then said, "In the capital, various merchants from all over the country gather, and there have been similar lottery-type activities."

So it wasn't something unusual. However, the catchy jingle used for the Dong'an Prefecture might not work well in the capital. Here, there were a wide variety of goods supplied to the palace, and people had different tastes.

As for the strategy used by Changjin Prefecture, it was not suitable either. Changjin Prefecture relied on street vendors and peddlers to spread the word, but the capital was different. Many small vendors had their own backing and might not benefit Shu Yu.

However, there were both advantages and disadvantages to their situation. Yun Qide explained, "Miss, you've made a good purchase with this store. As soon as you acquired it, it gained fame within the circles of high-ranking officials and nobility. Additionally, the conflict you had with that Young miss at the rouge shop last time was witnessed by many people. Now, many individuals in the social circles of noble ladies are waiting for your store's opening day. If you can invite some influential figures to attend on the opening day, your reputation among the elite will be established. However, Lu's store doesn't only sell expensive sunflower oil; it also has sunflower seeds and instant noodles aimed at ordinary people, so we'll need strong promotion among the commoners."

While speaking, Yun Qide paused and continued, "Actually, we have a rare and outstanding opportunity right now."

Shu Yu rubbed her chin and said, "Promotion among ordinary people..."

She couldn't help but glance at Meng Yunzheng, who was reading a book not far away, as an idea formed in her mind.

Sensing an intense gaze on him, Meng Yunzheng looked up and met the two pairs of eyes that were looking at him with great interest. "What's going on with you two?"

Shu Yu and Yun Qide simultaneously blinked in surprise and turned their heads, only then realizing that they had been caught looking at Meng Yunzheng.

The two of them exchanged glances and remained silent.

Not expecting their silent exchange, Meng Yunzheng narrowed his eyes slightly. Were these two discussing something about him?

Seeing that Shu Yu had also come up with an idea, Yun Qide coughed lightly and said, "In the future, when Young Master Meng becomes the top scholar, that will be the best promotion."

Perhaps it was because Meng Yunzheng had once saved his family of three that Yun Qide had an unexplainable confidence in him.

However, as soon as he said this, Yun Qide worried that he might be putting too much pressure on Meng Yunzheng and quickly added, "Of course, that's too absolute. We should consider other options as well."

Shu Yu nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, that makes sense."

In fact, she had great confidence in her fiancé.

With that in mind, she glanced back at Meng Yunzheng.

Unexpectedly, he also happened to raise his head, and their eyes met. Meng Yunzheng squinted his eyes, suspecting that the two of them were discussing him, weren't they?

After discussing matters with Shu Yu, Yun Qide left to give it more thought.

Shu Yu occasionally went to check on the progress of the store's renovation and looked for suitable employees.

All that was left was to wait for the day when the examination results were announced.

However, just one day before the results were to be released, Shu Yu suddenly heard some news.