Chapter 2097: Annual Gathering (Patreon)

Chapter 2097: Annual Gathering

On the second day, Da Niu set off with Zhou Qiao and little Zao Zao. It was Zao Zao's first time visiting the prefectural city, and she was curious about everything.

Da Niu had initially thought it would take some time to find a shop to purchase. However, when he informed Wei Ronghua at Lu Ji's store about the banquet and gathering, he learned from Wei Ronghua that there was a shop for sale on the same street. Without further ado, Da Niu discussed the price and location with the owner and promptly bought it. It was an impressively swift transaction.

Afterward, Da Niu took Zhou Qiao around the city. Now that he had money, he was generous and bought her an entire set of headpieces for her to wear interchangeably.

He also bought a silver bracelet for little Zao Zao, who was already showing signs of a fondness for beauty despite her young age. When she saw the headpieces, she eagerly tried them on, feeling extremely excited.

Then, Da Niu bought some wine and tea for his father and father-in-law. He purchased a gold bracelet for his mother where it has excellent quality. He also bought gifts for his younger siblings and in-laws. With the addition of New Year's goods, they filled the entire carriage.

In comparison, Shu Yu was more practical. She prepared several large red envelopes to give to everyone during the Lunar New Year.

After finishing the accounts, and with the Lunar New Year's feast just a few days away, the managers provided a count of the attendees to Shu Yu.

Although they were allowed to bring family members, some people felt it was not convenient to bring anyone, so they decided to attend on their own.

When the 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month arrived, Lu Ji's Workshop didn't open for work. Instead, they carried out a thorough cleaning.

Once the cleaning was done, the employees who lived farther away left to fetch their families and returned for the feast.

In the evening, everyone started arriving.

Lu Ji's Workshop, with its vast space, set up more than sixty tables, with each round table seating twelve people.

Counting the family members, there were nearly seven hundred attendees. It was truly a grand event.

People from the Lu family had also come, making this the most lively and grand gathering since Lu Ji's store was established. Everyone was excited.

The highlight of the Lunar New Year's Eve dinner was the lottery.

Indeed, it was a lottery. When Lu Ji's store opened in the prefectural city, everyone knew that the owner had organized a lottery with generous prizes. The event had been so talked about that others tried to imitate it.

However, Lu Ji's employees had never participated in such an event. Now, they had a chance to do so together.

At the banquet, Shu Yu took the stage and spoke a few words. "Lu Ji's Workshop has been established for three years now. Many of you here have been working at the workshop since its inception, and you've been with us through thick and thin. There are also many new members who have worked diligently and dedicatedly. Over these three years, everyone has worked hard, and thanks to all of you, Lu Ji's Workshop has achieved its current scale and success. You are the ones who deserve the most credit. Thank you."

Shu Yu's words weren't overly sentimental, but there were many sensitive individuals in the audience, and some even had teary eyes. In the end, it was the clear class distinction of this era that made them so touched.

Shu Yu was not only the owner of Lu Ji's Workshop but also the current county princess. Yet, she expressed her gratitude so sincerely that it was impossible not to be moved.

Soon, someone in the crowd spoke loudly, "No need to thank us. We'll work even harder. Please rest assured, County Princess."