Chapter 283 - Chapter 283: Chapter 283: Laying the Groundwork for Marketing 1 (1/2)
Chapter 283: Chapter 283: Laying the Groundwork for Marketing 1
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“To sell this wine at a high price, we naturally have to go to the most expensive dining place in the entire Taizhou prefecture,” said Wei Ruo.
“Okay!” Xiumei whipped the horse, speeding up their return to the city.
After finding a place to park the carriage outside the Zuixian Residence, Wei Ruo took Xiumei into the main entrance of the Zuixian Residence. Xiumei was holding a jar of freshly packed white wine.
The moment the master and servant entered, they were recognized by the waitstaff in the restaurant.
In the eyes of the waitstaff at the Zuixian Residence, this young Master Xu, despite his plain appearance, simple clothes, and short stature, was an esteemed guest of their boss, Mr. Fan, and not to be underestimated.
Thus, no one in the restaurant dared to neglect them, from the shopkeeper to the waitstaff.
“Master Xu, you’re here. What brings you here today? Are you here to dine, have tea, or to meet our boss?” The waiter enthusiastically greeted Wei Ruo with a big smile on his face.
“Is your boss in?” Wei Ruo inquired.
“What a pity, our boss isn’t here at the Zuixian Residence today. The shopkeeper is out as well, and probably won’t be back for an hour or so,” the waiter explained.
“That’s fine. I’ve got a jar of wine here and I’d like your young master to help me sell it at your place,” Wei Ruo stated his purpose.
Hearing this, the waiter hesitated a bit.
If it were anyone else walking into their restaurant with such a request, they would definitely be kicked out. How could they ask the Zuixian Residence to help sell wine? They have plenty of wine in the Zusixian Residence!
But Xu Heyou was no ordinary person, so his request had to be treated differently.
Master Xu, I’m afraid I can’t decide on your request.” After some consideration, the waiter replied to Wei Ruo.
It doesn’t matter. I’ll leave this jar of wine on your counter. When Shopkeeper Shen returns, you can tell him. If he can help me sell it, he sells it. If he can’t, then he can store it for me and I’ll come back for it another day. How does that sound?” Wei Ruo asked.
No problem, absolutely no problem. Rest assured, Master Xu, I’ll handle this matter well for you,” the waiter replied enthusiastically.
Xiumei stepped forward and handed the jar of wine to the waiter.
“Be sure to take good care of it,” Xiumei instructed.
The waiter carefully took the jar of wine, repeatedly assuring, “Rest assured, my hands are steady. I won’t damage Master Xu’s wine!”
The waiter placed Wei Ruo’s wine under the counter in a safe spot to ensure it wouldn’t be damaged before the Shopkeeper returned.
Then he came back and asked Wei Ruo, “Since Master Xu is here, why not dine in one of the private rooms upstairs? Our Shopkeeper instructed us that if Master Xu dines here, it will all be free of charge.”
It was currently lunchtime, and there were quite a few guests dining in the Zuixian Residence.
Wei Ruo glanced around the main hall, then looked up at the second floor. There seemed to be fewer guests in the Zuixian Residence these days than before.
Wei Ruo then turned back to the waiter and replied, “Thank you for your kind offer, but I have other matters to attend to today and won’t stay long. Just remember my instructions.”
“Rest assured, Master Xu! I won’t forget!”
Wei Ruo nodded and then left with Xiumei.
After leaving the Zuixian Residence, Wei Ruo went to Xu’s Delicatessen nearby. Chen Aqing was busy in the shop. Upon seeing Wei Ruo, she excitedly put down her work and came over to greet her.
“Miss…”