Fortunate Eighties: The Bewitching Female Rival Who Tamed Her Husband with Skill
Chapter 169: The Branch Officially Opens for Business

Chapter 169: Chapter 169: The Branch Officially Opens for Business

Xiao Sun came early to help transport the goods to the second clothing store.

By the time several people arrived, a young girl was already waiting at the door.

"Sister-in-law, this is Li Yumei, the new employee we’ve recruited for the clothing store."

"Comrade Li Yumei, this is Sister Su, our store’s owner. Just call her Sister Su."

Xiao Sun introduced the two to each other.

After a brief chat, Su Nian learned that Li Yumei was 22 years old, just a few months younger than herself.

Her husband’s family name was Wang, and he was a textile factory worker. They now had two children, a daughter the same age as the triplets, and a son who had just been weaned. Seeing the recruitment ad by chance, she decided to give it a try with the thought of ’why not’, not expecting the conditions to be quite good here. She applied immediately.

Li Yumei was eloquent and enthusiastic, an excellent material for sales.

For several days, the new store was busy with various arrangements and all the job training. There was no need to mention Xiao Sun, who had years of experience selling stewed goods on the streets.

Su Nian and Li Yumei also adapted very quickly, at least neither of them was shy.

Susu had been busy with the store these days, coming home early and returning late, and the triplets clung to their mother.

Father Lu and Mrs. Lu had no choice but to sit outside the clothing store with the six grandchildren and chat with passersby.

In less than a week, the triplets had already become familiar with the local people, greeting everyone they met as grandpa, grandma, uncle, aunt, brother, and elder sister.

"Hey, you three are here again? Want to come to grandpa’s house for some rock candy?" the old man teased the triplets with a laugh.

An’an pouted her little butt, digging in the dirt without looking up, "No going, Mommy said kidnappers use candy to lure children."

Pingping frowned, "Right, children can be kidnapped and have their arms and legs broken and be thrown onto the street to become beggars."

Lele pouted and ran to grandma and grandpa’s side, "Brother, we shouldn’t talk to strangers."

"Grandpa is offering you ice pops, not candy. How could he be a kidnapper?" asked the old man, smiling.

An’an made a little face as if to say they weren’t fools, turning her plump butt away from the old man.

Pingping stepped in front of her brother, scolding with a serious face, "Be careful, or I’ll have my daddy catch you."

Tianyu and his siblings were amused to the point of shaking by their earnest younger brother and sisters.

"Hahaha... Old man, these three kids of yours know quite a lot," the old man said with a big laugh.

Father Lu and Mrs. Lu watched their grandsons and granddaughters with a smile, their cheeks almost aching from it.

...

The second branch of the clothing store officially opened, with an opening event that lasted a week. During this period, everything in the store was discounted by 20 percent, and for every purchase of at least thirty yuan, a pair of fashionable stockings from the big city would be given away.

There was a banner at the door announcing the opening event, and many nearby residents who had been eager to see the commotion came early to join the crowd.

"Oh my, the clothes in this store aren’t cheap, are they?"

"Indeed, but the style and quality of their clothes are indisputable."

"Pretty good, they look better than the clothes at the Department Store and are not as expensive. Plus, there’s a promotion today. We should take advantage of it and get a couple more items."

"Li Mei is right, while there’s a promotion, we should buy a couple more items, we can save quite a bit."

During the opening week, the flow of customers was not going to be less. Susu had Su Chenghe come over to help, as well as Li Xiaoxia and Yang Yu from the first store, taking turns to assist here.

Also, many regular customers brought their relatives and friends. This first day was even busier than the trial opening of the first store.

Tianyu and Xiao Yu also wanted to come and help, but Su Nian turned them down.

Fearing the store was too crowded to keep an eye on the two kids, if someone took advantage of the chaos and snatched them away, she wouldn’t even have a place to cry.

And in those days, surveillance wasn’t widespread, so if something did happen, it would be like finding a needle in a haystack.

"Sister-in-law, the store’s so busy, I brought my classmate over to take a look," Lu Xiaomei was happy for her sister-in-law.

"Xiaomei’s here."

Susus smiled and greeted the vivacious young girls behind Lu Xiaomei, "Welcome, welcome, everyone please come in and take a look."

"Xiaomei, your second sister-in-law is swamped here, you show your classmates around, I’ll arrange for some extra gifts to be sent over."

The girls were delighted, "Thank you, Sister-in-law."

"Boss lady, could you help me find something suitable? Give me some recommendations."

"Alright, coming."

Susu smiled at the slightly corpulent woman opposite and directly picked out two outfits.

"Comrade, try these two on, I’ve noticed you have a pear-shaped figure with wider hips; you’re suited for snug tops and loose bottoms, maybe try this kind of skirt."

"Okay, I’ll try it."

The woman quickly changed into the clothes, checking herself out in the mirror from all angles, with a smile at the corners of her mouth giving away her good mood.

"Comrade, I like both these sets, what should I do?"

"My advice, comrade, if you can afford it, take both sets. It’s worth it, you’ll also save almost ten yuan in total," recommended Susu sincerely.

The comrade looked over the clothes back and forth, and Susu didn’t rush her, patiently waiting while also attending to other customers.

"Okay, boss, I’ll take them both, calculate how much it all comes to."

The woman, steeling herself with a stamp of her foot, decided to take them all.

...

"Wanwan, your sister-in-law’s store has such pretty clothes and jewelry."

"Wanwan, you’re not being very loyal, why have you only brought us here now? This is already your sister-in-law’s second clothing store."

"Exactly, if we hadn’t pressed you about the clothes you were wearing, you definitely wouldn’t have volunteered the information."

The trio puffed up, with slight expressions of feeling greatly wronged.

Lu Xiaomei scratched her head, "Heh heh, mainly because we’re all students, I was afraid you guys would be overwhelmed by all these clothes and spend all your living expenses."

The trio exchanged glances and burst into laughter, drawing the attention of other customers who turned to look.

"Cough cough, that’s true, Wanwan is right, let’s be careful not to spend all our money today."

"It’s fine, I’ve just asked my mom for money, elder sister’s got cash."

This declaration drew envious glances from the other two.

Lu Xiaomei watched her three roommates interact, laughing so hard she couldn’t straighten her back.

Lu Xiaoting got off work and came straight to the clothing store, carrying takeout from a small restaurant. Fearing to alarm the store’s patrons, he simply sat outside and waited.

After Lu Xiaomei saw off her classmates, she stayed in the store to help out with the customers, as with so many people around, they needed to be extra vigilant.

From opening in the morning until now, they were all famished, thirsty, and exhausted; seeing the boxed meals in Lu Xiaoting’s hands made their eyes light up.

Everyone wolfed down their meals, leaving the containers spotlessly clean.

...

After a busy week filled with continuous waves of customers from the opening promotions, everyone was experiencing a painful joy.

They were happy with the bustling crowd and the money they made, but at the same time, they were so tired that their legs wobbled and their throats were dry.

After the event, when the flow of customers dwindled, the store wouldn’t need as many hands, and Susu slept until the sun shone directly on her bottom.