20demayo Chapter 527 Liuxiang Pavilion is smashed
Chapter 527 Liuxiang Pavilion is smashed
As soon as the "Sold Out" sign was put up, many customers who came to Liuxiang Pavilion couldn't help but groan in despair.
"What the heck?! Is there a problem with Liuxiang Pavilion's supply? Why are they selling out so easily? They're even out of pearl cream!"
"Oh my, you don't know? The things in Liuxiang Pavilion have caught the eye of the nobles. Many fair-skinned young masters and gentlemen are buying them by the cartload."
"You mean, the people above also use things from Liuxiang Pavilion? My goodness, then we're using the same things as the nobles!"
Several seemingly well-off people were whispering among themselves, and Wenbin overheard their conversation while he was keeping accounts.
With just a slight smile, Wenbin continued reviewing the accounts.
He didn't want to put up the sold-out signs too early, but there was nothing he could do; even the cheapest, most abundant pearl cream was completely gone.
The shelves in the store are so empty that mice can run across them, so temporarily closing the store is a last resort.
"Aniu, Wangchuan, just wipe it down a bit. We don't know when the next batch of goods will arrive. We can wipe it down before we put the new goods on the shelves."
The two people who were wiping the empty shelves thought it made sense. They didn't know how many days they would have to close the store. After they reopened, they would have to do a thorough cleaning before they could put new goods on the shelves.
Wenbin finished tallying the accounts and locked the ledger in a dark cabinet.
He then turned to the workers and told them to take a few days of paid leave, and to wait for further notice as to when they would be able to return to work.
It was Jiang Xiaoqi who brought up the idea of paid leave. He wanted his employees to enjoy the benefits he hadn't experienced in his previous life.
Besides, every one of their employees is hardworking and dedicated, and they deserve these benefits.
After the workers finished installing the door panels, they left only a small gap for people to pass through.
Wenbin gathered everyone at the counter and distributed their bonuses for the period of time.
"It's not the end of the month yet, but we've already given everyone their bonuses. Take advantage of this holiday to relax and have some fun."
Whether it's eating and drinking or going on a picnic, there's one thing you must remember: you can't do anything illegal or disorderly, and you can't gamble or solicit prostitutes.
If I find out, you'll be fired immediately, no questions asked!
The bonuses Wenbin distributed were quite substantial; even the lowest performer received over twenty taels of silver, almost equivalent to a year's wages.
When a poor person suddenly becomes rich, the worst thing they can do is let themselves go. Wenbin kept his young master's words in mind and made sure that the rules and regulations of Liuxiang Pavilion were not just a piece of paper.
If you find the rules and regulations too harsh, you can resign at any time.
However, in all the time since Liuxiang Pavilion opened, not a single young man has ever had the audacity to quit his job.
After all, the wages here are higher than those of the waiters in the biggest restaurants in the capital, but working in a restaurant is so tiring, running up and down the stairs.
Their work involves moving things around only occasionally; the shop is clean and smells nice.
Even if you don't use anything, you can still fumigate your house when you get home.
Not to mention the month and several days of vacation they had. Before coming to Liuxiang Pavilion, they had never known that any of their employees could take a vacation.
And they don't deduct wages for taking time off!
This kind of job requires the employees not to gamble, not to visit prostitutes, and not to break the law. What kind of requirement is that? It's far too easy to meet!
They were all from ordinary families, without the bad habits of spoiled brats. They were clean, honest, and law-abiding, which is probably why the employer chose them.
The employer's requirements for hiring are actually very simple: age not exceeding 22, whether married or unmarried is not a restriction.
Applicants should have a presentable appearance, fair skin, and no physical injuries such as birthmarks or scars on their face.
In addition, people should be law-abiding citizens. They can eat and drink, but they cannot gamble or whore. They can enjoy themselves, but they cannot break the law.
Another requirement is the ability to write, which blocks many people's path. However, there's no other way; you have to be able to read and memorize the instruction manuals for all of Liuxiangge's products. You really can't do the job if you can't read.
So the staff at Liuxiang Pavilion screened the candidates, keeping only the honest, hardworking, and literate young men. They received a considerable bonus, and Wenbin still kept nagging as usual.
"Understood, Manager. Don't worry! What would we possibly be thinking to ruin our future?"
"That's right, that's right. I'm even more popular in our village now than that scholar."
This is no exaggeration. The money they earned in a year was comparable to that of many small landlords and gentry, let alone poor scholars.
"Alright, that's good that you know how to cherish what you have. Okay, lock the door and go on vacation!"
No sooner had Wenbin finished speaking than a loud crash was heard, and the door panels that the workers had just put up were smashed open from the outside.
Fortunately, the room was full of young men, who skillfully dodged the falling door and avoided being injured.
They just received a bonus, which is nice, but they're not planning to use it to pay for medical expenses!
"Who dares to cause trouble here!"
Ah Niu was the first to speak up. Although he was not good at greeting customers or doing accounting, he was the most powerful person in the store, so this was the time for him to make a difference.
When Jiang Xiaoqi arranged for people to be here, it was also with the intention of assigning a "security personnel" to Liuxiang Pavilion.
As the dust settled, a dozen burly men rushed in and smashed everything in sight.
However, at this point, there was nothing left in the store to smash except for the shelves and display cases.
Oh, and there are a few vases that Jiang Xiaoqi bought from a roadside stall. At this moment, there are also a few branches of peach and apricot blossoms that Wenbin broke off from the roadside in the vases.
They're pretty, but they're not worth much money.
Unsurprisingly, these vases did not escape being poisoned.
Ah Niu and his men all rushed forward to stop them, but the disparity in numbers and strength was too great, resulting in the shop being smashed to pieces.
There wasn't a single intact shelf or display case left; the broken porcelain shards on the ground, mixed with water and flower petals, made Liuxiang Pavilion look extremely dire at that moment.
The loud noise attracted the attention of passersby, as well as customers who were already chatting outside.
Everyone gathered at the entrance of Liuxiang Pavilion, looking at the mess inside, and couldn't help but sigh.
Which powerful figure did Liuxiang Pavilion offend? It's been smashed up so badly, how much money must have been lost!
"My God, what important person have we offended?! I'm afraid Liuxiang Pavilion won't be able to open for business anymore!"
"Oh dear, you should be thankful that only some things were smashed; at least the waiter and the manager are still standing there unharmed."
Those dozen or so burly men did consider attacking Wenbin and his men, but Wenbin and Aniu were both quite skilled in martial arts.
Although Wangchuan is weaker, he has learned a lot of moves from A Niu and can protect himself.
The guys were all teenagers. Young people are agile and quick; if they couldn't beat someone, wouldn't they at least try to dodge?
Therefore, the burly men only managed to smash the shop and failed to injure anyone.