Chapter 122: Persuasion_1
Qian Yixiu was delighted upon hearing that even the Wuxi Tea Building in the provincial city was using their pastries. She was considering how to quickly open up a sales channel in the provincial city, and this was just like a pillow appearing as one falls asleep. She said, "Our current scale is still small and we are short-handed, so we can only supply the head store before the New Year. Next year, once we scale up, we will then supply to the provincial city."
When Qian Yixiu excitedly returned home, she had not yet reached the doorstep when she saw Lady Wang and Lady Tang coming out of the main compound, each holding several pastries in their hands.
Ever since the pastry workshop began making pastries, these two sisters-in-law would often come to "inspect" the work.
Lady Wang was still okay, coming only once a day, not being too talkative, and sometimes even asking if they needed help. Lady Tang, on the other hand, was annoying, not only carrying the self-important demeanor of the owner but also trying to take a few extra pastries back home each time she visited. She also put on grand airs in front of Qian Hua and Lady Wei.
Qian Yixiu greeted Lady Wang and then entered the courtyard.
Lady Tang, who had been smiling at Qian Yixiu from a distance, rolled her eyes and muttered, "Dead girl, she has no sense of filial piety. Truly a brat raised without a father’s teaching."
Lady Wang said, "Younger sister-in-law, it’s best not to speak carelessly like that."
Qian Sangui had been feeling unwell for some time due to the stress of work and the increasingly cold weather, and he was still lying in bed. Qian Yixiu reported to him about her trip to the county and the achievements from it.
What was heartening was that right after the pastries from Old Brother Pastry Shop were launched, they were warmly welcomed. Lady Wei and two others would work from the Chen hour until the Xu hour at night, resting only twice for a little less than half an hour each time, just to barely keep up with the supply demands.
Now with Lady Wei specially responsible for making pastries, and Qian Hua and Huang Tie busy with their own tasks, plus buying pigs and chickens, the manpower at home was even tighter, and Lady Wu and Qian Manxia also had to pitch in.
Qian Yixiu asked her younger aunt to make a pair of gloves out of coarse cloth to wear during work to protect her hands.