Chapter 24 - 22 Yin Xian Arrives
"Uncle Cui, it's up to you! Wouldn't it be better to open before Christmas? By then, the customer flow should be quite significant."
Li Si thought about how, although Christmas was a foreign holiday, people nowadays placed increasing importance on it. Every year, during this time, they would gather and spend money.
Cui Hao nodded in agreement and said enthusiastically, "We think alike! Today is the 9th. Why don't we open on the 15th, which is a weekend? By then, we can invite some singers and performers to liven up the atmosphere and promote our shop!"
Li Si clapped her hands in approval, remembering the matter of her aunt working at the shop. She specifically instructed Cui Hao not to mention to anyone that she was the behind-the-scenes owner of the shop. If her aunt asked, Cui Hao was to say that his daughter was Li Si's classmate and leave it at that.
On Saturday the 15th, the weather was bright and sunny, sweeping away the previous cold and warming up a bit. Li Si, wearing a white down jacket and matching white boots, arrived early at the large warehouse behind the shop. Taking advantage of the quiet before anyone arrived, she used vegetables and fruits watered with diluted river water from her space and filled the shelves to the brim.
She planned to assess the usage after opening and resupply once a week. Dusting off her hands, Li Si left with a light spring in her step.
That evening, Cui Hao called Li Si to report on the day's opening. Business had been good, and they both expressed excitement and optimism for the future.
Li Si knew that all of this success was thanks to Cui Hao's work ethic and social connections. If she had undertaken this endeavor on her own, it might have taken at least half a year to a year to make a name for herself.
Around Christmas, just as they had anticipated, the shop's business flourished. The fruits and vegetables Li Si provided, enhanced by diluted river water, had an excellent effect. Many customers, impressed by the quality, brought along friends. The shop's reputation grew steadily, and daily revenue increased significantly.