Chapter 86 Special Sale
"Furthermore, during the annual exam, competition among classmates is particularly fierce. You must remember that friendship comes first, and competition comes second. Don't be jealous of temporary wins and losses, and don't give up on yourself because of others' achievements. Only by being friendly to others can you last long."
Jiang Zhiyu nodded secretly in her heart, she understood the truth of what the tutor said.
"Finally, I have something to give you. I hope you will treasure it." Zeng Qingxing took out a yellowed book from his sleeve and handed it to Jiang Zhiyu. "This is a secret book that I learned when I was young. It contains many skills and strategies for dealing with the annual examination. It will definitely help you in this annual examination."
Jiang Zhiyu took the book and expressed his gratitude: "I am very grateful. I will cherish this book and live up to your expectations."
Zeng Qingxing saw that Jiang Zhiyu had a determined expression and his eyes were full of approval. He knew that this student was no ordinary person and would become a great man in the future.
"Okay, go down and prepare well. If you have any questions, you can come to me at any time." Zeng Qingxing waved his hand, indicating that Jiang Zhiyu could leave.
Jiang Zhiyu bowed and turned to leave. Her heart was filled with gratitude and anticipation. The exam she was about to face was a great test of her talent and also an important turning point in her life.
Back in her room, Jiang Zhiyu opened the yellowed book Zeng Qingxing gave her. The densely packed text in the book was all about the skills and strategies for dealing with the annual exam. Jiang Zhiyu read it carefully and nodded from time to time. This book will play an important role in her annual exam.
That day, Xu received the news: Jiang Zhiyu is now very powerful and has even taken part in the annual examination!
On the one hand, Xu had originally planned to help her daughter Jiang Zhiyu run the shop business after she was expelled from school.
But later, when she found out that Jiang Zhiyu was going to take part in the annual exam, she was happy for her. Unfortunately, her plan failed and all the affairs of the shop fell through on her alone.
"What should we do?" Mrs. Xu was a little at a loss facing the current situation.
Xu sat on the armchair in the living room of her home, holding a silk handkerchief in her hand, gently wiping the sweat from her forehead. Her brows were furrowed, and her anxiety was clearly visible on her face.
"What should I do?" Xu said to herself, feeling anxious. Her daughter Jiang Zhiyu was her only hope, and now her daughter was determined to take the annual exam, which was something to be happy about, but the matter of the shop made her feel troubled.
Xu's husband died early, leaving behind only a small shop and young Jiang Zhiyu. In order to make a living, Xu had to look after the shop herself and take care of her daughter at the same time. She had planned to devote herself to the business of the shop and take good care of it after her daughter was expelled from school. However, plans are not as fast as changes, and her daughter's annual exam made her plan fall through.
"Maybe I can hire a helper." An idea suddenly flashed through Xu's mind. But then she thought again, the business of the shop is not very good. If she hires a helper, the profit of the shop may not be enough to pay the helper's wages.
Xu sat in the chair, thinking over and over in her mind.
"Madam, don't worry, there may be other ways." At this time, Xu's personal maid Xiao Cui came in and comforted her softly.
Xu looked at Xiao Cui and said helplessly, "The only solution I can think of is to ask a reliable shopkeeper to help, but where can I find such a person in such a short time?"
"Madam, we can go ask the young lady for some advice." Xiao Cui suggested.
After hearing what Xiao Cui said, Xu nodded slightly, with a glimmer of expectation in her eyes. She knew that although her daughter Jiang Zhiyu was young, she was smart and thoughtful since she was a child, and she could often come up with some unexpected good ideas.
"Okay, then please go to the Imperial College and bring the young lady back." Xu said to Xiao Cui.
Xiao Cui left in response, and soon returned home with Jiang Zhiyu. She was wearing a light blue dress and had a simple bun on her head, looking fresh and elegant.
"Mother, what do you want to talk to me about?" Jiang Zhiyu asked with a smile after coming in.
Xu looked at her daughter with a feeling of emotion in her heart. She held Jiang Zhiyu's hand and sighed: "Zhiyu, mother wants to ask you for help with something."
Jiang Zhiyu's face turned serious when she heard this. She knew that her mother was a strong person, and anything that could make her so anxious must be a big deal.
Xu told Jiang Zhiyu about the shop and expressed her concerns.
After hearing this, Jiang Zhiyu fell into deep thought. She looked at her mother's tired eyes and felt a pang of sadness in her heart. She knew that her mother worked so hard for her and the family.
Jiang Zhiyu pondered for a moment, then said, "Mother, I don't think you need to worry too much. We can slowly sort out the matter of the shop."
Xu looked at her daughter, and a hint of relief flashed in her eyes. She knew that her daughter had grown up and could help share some of her worries.
Jiang Zhiyu continued, "Mother, you mentioned before that we should ask a reliable shopkeeper to help. I think this is a good idea. However, we can start with the people around us and see if there is a suitable candidate."
Xu nodded and said, "You are right. We can first look for suitable candidates among our relatives and friends. However, I am worried that they may not be willing to help."
Jiang Zhiyu smiled and said, "Mother, we can give it a try first. If we really can't find a suitable candidate, we can think of other ways."
Xu thought Jiang Zhiyu's suggestion was good, so she asked her to contact relatives and friends to see if there was any suitable candidate.
In the next few days, Jiang Zhiyu ran around and contacted relatives and friends. Finally, she found a suitable candidate from a distant relative. This distant relative was named Li Quan, who had worked as a shopkeeper in a store. He was experienced, honest and reliable.
When Xu heard the news, she was overjoyed and immediately asked Xiao Cui to invite Li Quan over to discuss the matter.
Li Quan came to Xu's house and after learning about the shop's situation in detail, he expressed his willingness to help. He said to Xu: "Madam Xu, please rest assured that I will do my best to help you manage the shop and make it prosperous."
Xu looked at Li Quan gratefully and said, "Mr. Li, your great kindness will be remembered by our whole family."
Li Quan waved his hand and said, "Mrs. Xu, you are too polite. The reason why I am willing to help is because I like you and I believe you are a trustworthy person."
"Mother, I have thought of another idea." Jiang Zhiyu said suddenly.
Hearing this, Xu immediately looked up at Jiang Zhiyu: "Oh? What do you have in mind?"
Jiang Zhiyu smiled slightly and said, "We can hold a special sale and sell the goods in the shop at a discount to attract more customers. At the same time, we can also take this opportunity to launch some new products to attract customers' attention."
After hearing her daughter's idea, Xu's eyes flashed with doubt: "Special sale? Will this work?"