Chapter 476 Big opening reward
Jufulai is having a three-day grand opening promotion.
As for how the big reward would be offered, Tong Huaqiong had already announced the details of the big reward on the opening day.
The entire store is offering 20% off, the second item of some items is half price, buy three get one free, and the store even offers free letter writing, free repair of pots and pans, and other services for anyone who purchases an item.
Writing letters for others is attractive to everyone, but not that much. After all, most people in this era are rooted in their hometown, and there are not many people with family members living outside the country, so not many people need to write letters to relatives and friends.
Free repairs for pots and pans are different.
In those days, pots, pans, and utensils were not as common as in later generations, where they could be bought everywhere at cheap prices. Pots, pans, and utensils of this era were still very precious, and many families treated them as heirlooms.
Therefore, if something is broken, it will not be thrown away but repaired.
Who doesn’t have a couple of broken bowls and pots that need to be repaired?
After the news got out, many people lined up the next day carrying pots, pans, and utensils.
Jufulai said that no matter what you buy, as long as you spend money at Jufulai, you can get free pot and pan repair services.
Anyway, needles and thread will be needed all the time, and oil, salt, sauce and vinegar will be consumed every day, so why not buy some at Jufulai and repair the pots and pans at the same time? Isn't that more cost-effective than paying for repairs specifically?
As for life, we can always figure out the accounts.
I also heard that Jufulai's pawnshop has higher appraisals than other pawnshops, so those who need money urgently come to Jufulai with gold, silver and jewelry to pledge and pawn them.
Since it was the first day of Jufulai’s opening, many people have already enjoyed Jufulai’s services and promises, and have become more and more confident in the grand opening promotion.
Word spread from one person to ten, from ten to a hundred, and there were so many people on the second day that there were more than on the first day.
Jufulai hasn't opened yet, but many people have already lined up with pots, pans, and utensils.
Even though he was reluctant, Gu Youtian still opened the door an hour earlier according to Wu Ren's request.
Yesterday, their whole family and two employees all crowded into Wu Ji's warehouse to rest. Because it suddenly became very hot last night, Gu Youtian almost did not sleep well all night.
Wake up everyone while they are still sleepy.
I felt a little unhappy because Wu Ren, who was also a partner, and his family lived in the yard behind the shop.
Although the yard is small and there are only two houses, so there is no need for so many people to squeeze together. It is more comfortable than a warehouse.
Wu Ren really treated him as a servant.
"Second brother, how long will we have to stay here?" Gu Honglian asked while yawning.
She came to the county town to enjoy herself, but was treated as a free servant by her second brother.
Gu Youtian said impatiently: "If you don't want to stay here, go back today."
When the others heard Gu Youtian's unfriendly tone, they all got up and started to get busy.
There is no other way. The livelihood of the whole family depends on this shop. Everyone works together and we can hire people when the shop makes a profit.
Old Mrs. Gu took Jia, Wei and Xiaoxue to the kitchen to light a fire and cook, while Old Mr. Gu took Gu Fengnian and Gu Ruinian to clean the shop.
Gu Youtian and two servants opened the door.
My goodness, there are people everywhere outside.
Looking closely, most people were holding bowls or pots in their hands. Gu Youtian didn't understand what they were doing.
I haven't heard of any soup kitchens in the disaster-stricken areas.
But looking at the way everyone was dressed, although simple but clean, they did not look like disaster victims.
"Excuse me, ma'am, what are you waiting for here? Why are you holding two bowls?" Gu Youtian asked the old lady sitting in front of Wu's shop.
The old lady stood up, brushed off the dust on her butt, and said loudly, "You don't understand. You can buy things at Jufulai Supermarket to repair pots and pans. These two bowls at home are broken, so I'll fix them while I'm at it."
Gu Youtian couldn't believe it and said, "Auntie, don't be fooled by Jufulai. They only repair the bowls if you buy something. The things you bought are enough to repair so many bowls. They are just trying to trick you into spending money."
The old lady glanced at Gu Youtian and said, "No matter what you buy, I will repair it. It's absolutely true. Yesterday, my sister-in-law bought a roll of thread and repaired a big iron pot. I plan to buy two needles today. Just think about how much two needles cost. These two bowls are enough to buy ten needles."
Gu Youtian's face froze.
He underestimated Tong Da Jiao's brain.
No, it's impossible for Tong Da Jiao to come up with such a business idea.
Gu Ruinian said that the business of the first house was supported by Gu Taohua, and he underestimated his niece.
"You sell bowls in this shop too? I remember it used to sell furniture." The old lady said as she peeked into Wu Ji's shop.
Gu Youtian smiled and said, "It used to be Liuji Furniture Store, but now it's Wuji Department Store. There are pots, pans, needles and thread in there. The prices are cheaper than Jufulai. Why don't you come in and take a look?"
If it opens early in the morning, that's a good sign.
The old lady glanced at the shop, and thrust two broken bowls with leaking bottoms in front of Gu Youtian, saying, "If I buy your things, will you repair the bowls for me?"
Gu Youtian looked embarrassed.
Wu Ji does not have such service.
It would cost a lot to hire a few craftsmen who could repair pots and pans.
In his opinion, Jufulai will only be prosperous for a while, but it will go bankrupt sooner or later.
The streets are full of people carrying pots, pans, and utensils. Can Jufulai withstand it?
The old lady said, "If you guys at Wu Ji don't refill my bowl, why would I buy your stuff?"
The clerk next to Gu Youtian got angry and said to the old lady, "Since you are not buying anything, then don't block the door and delay our business."
The old lady rolled her eyes and said, "Who cares?"
As he said this, he moved towards Jufulai.
This Wuji restaurant is so stingy that it won’t even let you stand at the door unless you buy something.
What kind of business is this?
She remembered this shop and would promote it well in the future.
Now that Wu Ji is open, it can’t just passively wait for customers to come.
Gu Youtian instructed his two servants to greet people.
You have to invite people to Wu Ji first before you have the chance to place an order.
The two waiters greeted people for a long time, but most people just looked into Wu's shop but did not move.
Gu Youtian was so worried that he wanted to drag the man into the shop.
Just when I was getting extremely annoyed, Wu Ren arrived, followed by Gu Ruinian.
"Arita, there are a lot of people outside, we have to find a way to let them in." Wu Ren said to Gu Arita.
Gu Youtian became more and more annoyed. How could he not want people to come in?
Wu Ren always keeps thinking of ways to solve problems, but he doesn't have any good ideas of his own.
If business were so easy to do, these people outside would not be customers but employers.
But he couldn't admit in front of Wu Ren that he didn't have a better solution.
Otherwise, it would be difficult if Wu Ren turned against him and didn't let him be a partner.
Gu Youtian's thoughts were all seen by Gu Ruinian.
Wu Ji had been open for half an hour, and there were so many customers outside, but no one was willing to come in.
I have to say that his father’s talent for business is really not that good.
Gu Ruinian's eyes turned and he said, "Dad, Uncle Wu, I have a way to get someone in."