Chapter 399 - Chapter 399: Chapter 406: A Battle of Superiority (1/2)

Chapter 399: Chapter 406: A Battle of Superiority

Su Wenyue’s concerns were quite practical. Although she wanted to make her shop look more upscale, using mirrors and glass on the second floor, this was only because such materials were readily available rather than because she was prepared to spend at all costs.

“Leave this matter to me,” Han Yu was always thorough in his thinking. He had considered everything Su Wenyue could think of, and since he brought it up, he certainly had a solution. Su Wenyue said so because he hadn’t been very involved before, thinking his wife’s desire to open a shop was just a whim. Acting so hastily seemed too rash. But now that he saw his wife could accomplish so much, he also planned to contribute and do something for her.

When Su Wenyue heard what Han Yu said, she felt uncertain. After all, she knew how difficult it was to obtain such materials. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be so precious. Within the entire Daming Dynasty, only a few could afford to use glass.

“How are you going to manage it? Glass isn’t easy to come by!” Su Wenyue knew Han Yu never boasted, but his promise sounded so casual that it left her feeling uneasy.

“Don’t worry. Give me one day. By tomorrow evening, I’ll have the glass for you. Just have the workers ready and offer them extra wages to rush the job. It won’t delay the opening,” Han Yu said without revealing his method, but he spoke with certainty.

Hearing Han Yu’s words, Su Wenyue didn’t ask further. She instructed Fu Lu to prepare everything necessary, and then she and Han Yu returned home.

Han Yu truly kept his word. The next day, he had glass delivered as promised, and not just a small amount but enough for the shop’s glass cabinets. Fu Lu, with his efficient ways, immediately had the prepared workers install the glass cabinets according to Su Wenyue’s ideas.

Apart from other things, Han Yu’s suggestion was indeed the best there was. Once the glass cabinets were installed and items were displayed, the shop immediately looked much more luxurious, especially the items with styles from the outer domain. Su Wenyue had checked references to avoid giving the game away, designing according to the customs and habits of people from the outer domains, including the glass cabinets and items brought from the Western Region, all in the Western style. The uniqueness of the shop became much more pronounced.

Fu Lu was already very satisfied with the shop’s decoration. After the display cabinets were replaced with glass cabinets, he and the guys in the shop all felt a sense of pride, working in such a fine establishment.

After Su Wenyue agreed, Yu Zhengqing was invited over by Fu Lu and became the official shopkeeper. Contemplating his recent misfortunes, his decline followed by oppression from Chen Li, the doubts cast upon his character by other stores upon hearing rumors, and the people and words that kicked him when he was down, he felt a surge of emotion. It was Madam who had chosen to trust him, giving him a new lease on life and helping him out of his predicament. He would be grateful for this life and was determined to work hard in the future to live up to Madam’s trust and grace.

People are like that. When sailing smoothly and successfully, being trusted and promoted is taken for granted. They would feel grateful, but not overly so. However, when in difficulty and adversity, if someone still chooses to trust and promote them, willing to lend a hand, it feels extraordinarily significant. Just like Yu Zhengqing at that moment, who considered Su Wenyue the greatest benefactor of his life and swore everlasting loyalty and repayment. Thus the saying, it’s easy to add flowers to the brocade, but hard to send charcoal in the snow.

Fu Lu knew how to seize the moment, delivering plenty of inspiring words. It was all to make Yu Zhengqing and the guys feel even more grateful to Su Wenyue, to serve her loyally. Indeed, he was an exceptional servant, single-mindedly considering Su Wenyue’s interests without trying to establish his own authority. Then again, his authority had long been established through Su Wenyue’s attitude and ample respect, for the dignity of servants ultimately comes from their master.