Quick Wear: Reversing Life

Chapter 513: The eldest daughter-in-law of a wealthy family (35)

"Greetings, Madam Fu." The shopkeeper smiled brightly and bowed to Fu Huaiying. "Thanks to you, the Golden Fan Pavilion has been doing a booming business these days. Countless nobles have come to order sandalwood fans."

"You did a great job." Fu Huaiying said, "The waiter is also good."

"Thank you for the compliment, ma'am."

The shopkeeper has been smiling non-stop these past few days.

When the first fan was made, it was taken away by Fu Huaiying before he and the craftsmen had time to appreciate it.

I originally thought that Fu Huaiying wanted to use it herself, but I didn't expect that she actually gave it to the eldest princess.

The makeup, jewelry, and clothes that the eldest princess wore have always been the objects of imitation for the noble ladies and common people in Chang'an.

The fan played by the eldest princess would naturally attract many people's attention.

"This summer's revenue will definitely increase several times." The shopkeeper said with a smile.

Fu Huaiying said, "That's exactly what I wanted to tell you."

"All fans sold at the Golden Fan Pavilion, whether expensive or cheap, must be of quality worthy of the price. Even the brocade boxes that contain the fans cannot be perfunctory."

The shopkeeper quickly said, "Of course."

"Have the craftsmen found housing?"

"It's settled."

If Fu Huaiying wants to build a brand, he must train a group of craftsmen from Jinshan Pavilion.

She specifically asked the shopkeeper to find skilled and honest craftsmen, hired them at high prices, and even rented a yard in Chang'an City as a dormitory for them to live in.

"Don't be lazy when you have the chance, as it won't come back again. With the eldest princess taking the lead, this is the most favorable time for us to expand our customer base. We must seize this opportunity. In addition to the sandalwood fan, we must also pay attention to the other fans."

The shopkeeper said, "Don't worry, my lady. The 'Dragon Boat Festival Exorcist Five Poison Fan' you suggested earlier has been rushed to completion. It will be ready for the shelves after a bit of incense."

Fu Huaiying nodded. "After a while, other fan shops in Beijing will surely sell fans similar to ours, and they will surely attract some of our customers. But no matter what, the fans of the Golden Fan Pavilion will always win with their quality and uniqueness."

"Selling at a high price is like dirt, buying at a low price is like buying pearls and jade. Only by being one step ahead of other shops can you dominate the market and make a lot of money."

"Boss has great foresight, and I admire him."

"Then go and do your work, I won't bother you anymore."

After the shopkeeper left, Fu Huaiying drank a cup of tea brought by the waiter and left.

"Ma'am, where are we going next?"

"Let's go shopping in the nearby shops." Fu Huaiying said, "Haven't you always wanted to go out and join in the fun during Dragon Boat Festival?"

"I was thinking about it! When my wife left, the summer clothes in the mansion hadn't been made yet, and there were only a few light clothes in the boxes. Why not go to a clothing store or a fabric shop to have a look?"

Fu Huaiying is now a commoner. The patterned silks and satins that she used to wear in her own yard are fine, but she cannot wear them outside.

Now she only wears these two sets of plain clothes whenever she goes out, and Fu Huaiying has never bought new ones.

"In summer, clothes are thin, so two sets of clothes are enough."

Fu Huaiying is not in a hurry to buy clothes for herself now, as she has her own places to spend her money.

...

The farm in the suburbs of Beijing that Fu Huaiying had taken from Fu Hongchuan was a piece of land that he had been eyeing for a long time.

The farm is nestled against the mountains and next to water, with natural hot spring water flowing into it.

There are also large tracts of cultivated land, orchards, woodlands and fish ponds in the farm, which is simply a natural holiday resort.

This dynasty has a hot spring culture, and there are many hot spring halls open to welcome guests in the East and West Markets.

Not everyone has a hot spring at home for bathing, and many ordinary people go to hot springs regularly to bathe, and the cost of a bath is affordable.

Some slightly better hot spring restaurants will add medicinal herbs to the hot springs, and their publicity also exaggerates the efficacy, claiming that a single bath can cleanse the body of internal impurities. However, people believe it without a doubt and go to bathe in it every few days.

In short, everyone in this dynasty, from the royal family to the common people, loves to take a bath in hot springs.

Among the thirty-six industries in Dongxi Market, hot spring restaurants are also one of the most profitable.

Fu Huaiying planned to build a hot spring pavilion in the farm and bring the modern bathing culture here.

Rich people are the best at living a luxurious life, and their money is the easiest to make.

After making the decision, Fu Huaiying began to draw the blueprints.

She was not a professional, she just wanted to figure out the general structure and then study it with the builder.

...

The master and servant strolled around until dusk before deciding to go to Zuixianlou for dinner and to see how business was going.

The bamboo silk lamps at the entrance of Zuixianlou have been lit, and the warm light illuminates the Zuixianlou signboard, with the gold powder on it sparkling.

There were many scholars and writers coming in, but the majority were monks.

Almost all the people in this dynasty were Buddhists, and there was even a vegetarian day every month specifically for Buddhists.

"Zuixianlou? Is this a newly opened restaurant? I remember it wasn't there a few days ago."

At this time, a group of young men in blue came towards them, and Fu Huaiying saw Wang Qinghe among them at a glance.

"Maybe it was opened in the past few days." To take the imperial examination, one must be locked in the examination room for several days and not allowed to leave the examination room at all, which is equivalent to being isolated from the world for several days.

"How about eating here? We just finished the exam today, so we should celebrate properly. If one of us really makes the list, we should celebrate for him in advance."

"Brother Chu, if you're greedy, just say so. Why use such a lame excuse?"

"Brother Li really understands me. This restaurant is called Zuixianlou, so there must be good wine inside!"

"But I see the interior is elegant and classy, ​​and I'm afraid I can't afford the wine."

"Look, it says students going to Beijing to take the imperial examinations can enjoy free snacks with their floating tickets!"

"We just came out of the examination room. Don't we all have the floating tickets with us?"

The waiter, who was trying to attract customers, heard this and approached with a beaming smile, saying, "Gentlemen, have you just arrived from the Imperial City? To celebrate the arrival of Wenquxing, we've provided free snacks and tea for the students taking the imperial examinations. Why don't you come in and have a seat?"

Since there was free food, several people happily went there.

The lobby is paved with blue bricks, the dining area is covered with rattan mats, and the low tables are covered with Western-style tablecloths and have rattan cushions on both sides.

Many people sat cross-legged on cushions, eating delicious food and drinking and chatting happily.

At this time, the sky was gradually getting dark. The copper lamp trees set up in the four corners of the hall had been lit, and the waiter was lighting the gauze-covered floor lamp next to Hu's table.

The candlelight was soft and dim, illuminating the painting of the lady hanging on the wall with a warm orange-yellow hue.

"There are no seats left in the lobby, but there is a table in the courtyard. Would you please go to the courtyard?" asked the waiter.

"Is your Zuixianlou business so booming?"

“Wouldn’t it be wonderful to enjoy wine outdoors?”

The yard is paved with a bluestone path, with cobblestone patterns on the edges.

There are banana trees and bamboos planted in the courtyard, a koi pond decorated with Taihu stones, and a bamboo waterwheel beside the pond, which makes a gurgling sound of flowing water.

At this time, a gust of wind blew, ringing the copper wind chimes in the corridor.