Chapter 75 - The First Day (1/2)

On the first day of work, Ben told Anya to learn the ins and outs of the shop on the first floor. He wanted Anya to immediately adapt to the surrounding environment so that she could help Rose Scent better.

Previously, Ben called all employees to introduce Anya. Every day, he held a meeting the morning before the shop opened, to share the assignment with the working employees.

”Today we have a new colleague at Rose Scent. Her name is Anya and she will be Mrs. Esther's assistant. While Mrs. Esther is away for duty, Anya will replace Mrs. Esther's job at the shop.”

”Hello all. My name is Anya. I'm the new perfumer's assistant. I'm looking forward to working with you.” Anya looked down a little and said politely.

However, everyone did not warmly welcome her introduction. They all looked at Anya sarcastically and muttered to themselves. Even though they were whispering, Anya could clearly hear what they were saying.

”We all work to survive, while you only seek experience. How troublesome.”

”Who wants to cooperate with her, let alone help her!”

”We are not responsible for taking care of her. Don't pay attention.”

Anya only smiled faintly at the insinuations of her new colleagues. They might all feel jealous because they think Anya came from a rich family who would only trouble them. She didn't feel angry and tried to explain, ”I am no different from all of you. I come from a poor family. My mom worked hard so she could pay my tuition fees.”

”Since childhood, I helped my mother to take care of the garden so I am very sensitive to scents. My dream is to become a perfumer. I worked hard to get there. I'm very grateful to be accepted to work at Rose Scent and I'll work hard.” She continued.

Even though she introduced herself sincerely, Anya still didn't get a good response from her new colleagues. Seeing the slightly awkward atmosphere, Ben immediately interrupted, ”Alright, the meeting is over! Let's clear the shop's tables and windows. Anya, you help me organize the shelves and study Rose products.” Ben said.

”Fine,” Anya nodded and followed Ben to one of the shelves. She wiped the glass shelves and all displayed glass bottles carefully while studying the names of the products on the display window. She tried to memorize the names and the shape of the bottle.

”Bring these coffee beans to the aroma area for the customers.” Ben gave Anya a small bag of coffee beans.

”Was this Mrs. Esther's idea to provide coffee beans in the aroma area?” Anya took the bag containing the coffee beans and poured it into a glass bowl in the area.

”Right. Ms. Esther said when customers smell perfume, their smell will be insensitive and it is difficult to distinguish between scents. So the coffee beans are placed in the aroma test area so customers can neutralize their smell again.” Ben explained while looking at Anya, ”How did you know, anyway?”

”When I smell too many strong aromas and my smell becomes insensitive, I also use coffee beans for the same purpose.” Anya said with a smile.

Ben just nodded, responding to Anya's answer, ”Mrs. Esther told me that while she was gone, you would be in charge of the special perfume and fragrance area. If there are customers who want to make special perfumes, you have to serve them.” Ben ordered.

Anya was both surprised and happy. She did not expect that she would immediately get a big responsibility on the first day of work, ”I will not disappoint you!” She said excitedly.

”Very nice. Go to a specialty perfume making area and study your new workplace. There are some ingredients that have been mixed and some are still raw.” Ben said, taking Anya to her new workplace.

The work desk in the specialty perfume manufacturing area overlooked the shop entrance. When customers entered the shop, they could immediately see the special perfume manufacturing area. However, it was rare for people to visit it. Most of them preferred to buy ready-made perfumes.

They preferred to go directly to the fragrance area, chose the perfume they like and paid directly at the cashier.

At nine o'clock, Raka entered the shop before the employees even finished cleaning.