Chapter 1938: The First Person to Give a Gift (Patreon)

Chapter 1938: The First Person to Give a Gift

  On the twenty-ninth of February, the weather was clear with a gentle breeze and mild climate, suitable for business openings, groundbreaking ceremonies, weddings, and purchases.

  Early in the morning, the gate of the Lu Ji store was opened.

  Outside the gate, many people had been waiting to watch the excitement. Some were even eating breakfast, curiously observing while munching on their steamed buns and pastries.

  Seeing this, Shu Yu had hot soup prepared and placed at the entrance, as she noticed some people choking while eating. She had the soup brought over to them.

  The onlookers hesitated for a moment, then accepted the hot soup with embarrassment. After finishing it, they felt a warm sensation in their hearts. They realized that merely observing wasn't enough; they should also go inside later and buy something for around two hundred coins.

  Someone raised their voice and asked, "County Princess, when will your shop open?"

  "At the first hour." It was almost time, just a few more minutes.

  As the hour arrived, Jiang Fengshou appeared with a string of firecrackers. Amidst the crackling sounds, Shu Yu raised her head and tore off the red cloth covering the plaque.

  "The new store is open today. We offer a nine percent discount on purchases totaling two hundred coins. Don't miss out!"

  As soon as she finished speaking, someone suddenly rushed forward, running directly to Shu Yu. With a smile, the person congratulated, "Congratulations, County Princess Lu, congratulations on the opening of Lu Ji store. This is my congratulatory gift."

  Shu Yu looked at the person in front of her, her face filled with confusion.

  She didn't expect the first person to offer congratulations to be him. The problem was, she wasn't familiar with him.

  However, it's always good to be courteous. After all, she had exchanged a few words with him before, so she reluctantly accepted the gift. She turned to Jiang Fengshou and said, "Remember this gentleman's..." What was his surname again?

  Jiang Fengshou immediately responded, "Guest Gan."

  Satisfied, Shu Yu nodded. It seemed that Jiang Fengshou did indeed have a wide circle of acquaintances. He knew everyone in town.

  After Gan was led inside by Zhou Tiedong to have tea, Jiang Fengshou welcomed more guests and discreetly asked, "Madam, don't you know this person? Didn't you say you wouldn't accept gifts from strangers?"

  As the County Princess, Shu Yu wasn't just a merchant. Some people naturally wanted to approach her for assistance.

  That's why she had told Jiang Fengshou in advance not to accept gifts from people she didn't know. It was to avoid future complications.

  Based on Jiang Fengshou's reaction just now, it seemed like he didn't recognize Gan?

  Shu Yu cleared her throat and said, "I do know him, we've met twice."

  This Gan was a classmate of Xun Sheng's. When they confronted Chen Bing earlier, he had brought some of his family's bodyguards to support Xun Sheng. Chen Qiu had initially taken notice of him.

  Shu Yu wasn't close to him, but they had chatted a bit. She knew he was impulsive but a decent person overall.

  Since Xun Sheng's departure, she hadn't seen Gan again. She hadn't expected him to be the first to bring an opening gift.

  Jiang Fengshou understood now.

  The two didn't chat further. With the first gift received, more people followed, arriving one after another.

  Most of them were owners or managers of other shops on Fu Yuan Street. Since everyone had shops on the same street, maintaining good relationships with their neighbors was important.

  As a result, many people came to offer gifts. Some were strangers, but Jiang Fengshou turned them away.

  Observing this, everyone understood the County Princess intention and stopped worrying about it.

  The shop's interior gradually filled with customers. Some were simply curious, while others were delighted to try the food at the tasting counter.