ebookland Chapter 141 Springtime Encounters
Chapter 141 Springtime Encounters
"Spring Like the First Encounter: Specializing in bespoke clothing, fashionable designs, and trendsetting styles. Want to be unique? Welcome to Spring Like the First Encounter!"
Yun Qingjin was driving the carriage, with an exquisite wooden box beside her containing a large pile of things called "leaflets".
At this moment, he is running back and forth on the streets of the capital.
In preparation for the opening of her new store, Yun Qingjin started distributing flyers on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, taking advantage of the opportunity to visit various households to offer New Year's greetings.
She wasn't alone; Xu Huibing, the original jewelry craftswoman, also served as Yun Qingjin's assistant this time.
“Qingqing, tell me again, what’s the general trend in the capital?”
Xu Huibing sat in the carriage, holding the thing called a "leaflet" in her hand.
This is a promotional flyer personally made by Yun Yuke, who said it shows several new products that will be launched soon.
This idea was proposed by Yun Yuke. Beijing is a large city with a large population, so this method can be used to promote it more effectively.
Since the purpose was to promote it, Yun Qingjin drew it herself by hand.
The flyer featured a few simple strokes depicting new clothes, modeled after paintings of court ladies.
"Sister Huibing, you don't need to worry too much. Our Yanchun Pavilion can basically meet the jewelry making needs in the capital. I trust your skills."
Yun Qingjin drove the car herself, originally intending to do it alone so that the other sisters could have a good New Year.
In the end, Xu Huibing took the initiative to stand up and insisted on going with Yun Qingjin.
"I'm a little worried because I haven't been involved in the production of our Yanchun Pavilion's new products for a long time due to taking care of my children."
Xu Huibing had a child about five years ago, and then left the workshop to take care of the child for a period of time.
Moreover, since the Yun family shifted its business focus to the capital a few years ago, Xu Huibing did not immediately come to the capital because she had children with her.
After her shop in Changgan City achieved great success, Xu Huibing took a break for a while before coming to the capital around August of last year.
It just so happens that Yun Qingjin is opening a new shop, and the new shop in the capital has plenty of manpower. Xu Huibing simply became Yun Qingjin's assistant.
"It's alright, Sister Huibing. I'll take care of everything at this shop myself, so don't worry."
"I'm naturally at ease with Sister Xu. But did you make this flyer yourself? I feel like it took you a lot of effort."
"Sister Huibing, there are some things that need to be done. Take a look at the box on your left."
Xu Huibing opened another box beside her, which also contained leaflets. However, unlike the ones placed in front of the carriage, the leaflets inside also came with a handkerchief with specially embroidered patterns. In the corner of each handkerchief, the words "Spring as First Meeting" were embroidered in small characters.
"What are these handkerchiefs?"
Xu Huibing inquired.
"That's right. For ordinary partner merchants, they just give me these ordinary flyers. If I haven't finished handing them all out, I might just find an intersection and give one to everyone passing by."
Yun Qingjin explained her thoughts while driving the carriage.
"The box inside contains items for wealthy young ladies. We certainly can't attract them with just a pretty picture, so I've decided that every wealthy family that has ordered fabrics and jewelry from our Yunji will receive a piece of our exquisite embroidery, which will bear our Spring as First Encounter mark."
Xu Huibing took out one of them and looked at it carefully. The embroidery on it was not very complicated, but it was exquisite.
"Qingqing, this thing of yours costs a lot to produce. Can you control the cost?"
“Sister Huibing, I know your concerns,” Yun Qingjin nodded. “Isn’t there a saying? You can’t catch a wolf without risking your cub. We still have to spend this money.”
Although she could only visit a limited number of households each day, from the fifth day of the first lunar month until the fifteenth, Yun Qingjin managed to visit every client, big and small, in the entire capital city.
On the surface, it was a visit to offer New Year's greetings, but in reality, it was to promote his new store.
"Miss, you're too kind. Our shop has always relied on the patronage of loyal customers like you, and we certainly need your presence to open our new clothing store."
"Madam Zhang, congratulations on the birth of your son! A new year brings new beginnings, and our shop is about to open a new clothing store. You are welcome to visit there. If you need anything, I can make it for you."
Xu Huibing was deeply moved, feeling quite gratified as she watched Yun Qingjin bustling around taking care of everything.
"Qingqing, Sister Huibin really underestimated you. I didn't expect you to be so shrewd and worldly-wise. 'Little Boss Yun,' you truly live up to your name."
Yun Qingjin smiled helplessly, "Sister, you know this is all from practice. When I first came to the capital, I was kicked out before. If it weren't for the good quality of the products in our shops and Mother's indulgence and support, I wouldn't be where I am today."
"Yes, you're right. Speaking of which, this should be the last one today, right? And it's a marquis, let me see, the Marquis of Changxing?"
Yun Qingjin didn't say anything, but pulled the carriage and walked familiarly to the main gate of the Marquis of Changxing's residence.
“Yunfu Chunru Chujian Clothing Shop, on behalf of Yunji Shop, has come to the Changxing Marquis’s residence to offer New Year’s greetings. We wish the Changxing Marquis and his family happiness, good health, a prosperous New Year, and all the best.”
Following the same opening remarks as the other prefectures, Yun Qingjin kowtowed to offer her New Year's greetings.
"Oh, it's Boss Yun. I'm sorry, our Madam Hou just took the young masters and ladies out."
Yun Qingjin was taken aback; she hadn't actually expected them to go out on the Lantern Festival.
Today is the Lantern Festival, and there will be a lantern festival in the evening. Most people will stay home during the day and wait until evening to enjoy the lantern festival.
"Oh, it's daytime now, our Lady Hou has taken the young masters and ladies back to her parents' home. Wait, no..."
The old steward at the gate looked behind Yun Qingjin and saw that the Changxing Marquis's entourage had already returned.
A beautifully crafted flying car descended from the sky and came to a steady stop in the open space in front of the Changxing Marquis's residence.
Meanwhile, several other vehicles on the ground had also arrived.
The old butler hurried up to greet his master.
Yun Qingjin held the small gift she had prepared in her hands and stood to the side with her head down.
"Hey, isn't this Boss Xiaoyun? I didn't expect you to come here to wish us a Happy New Year."
Yun Qingjin didn't look up, but the voice was all too familiar. She had heard it in her past life, and she had heard it several times in this life as well.
"I thought I wouldn't get to see Madam Hou today. If I couldn't thank her in person for her continued support of Yunji, my shop would feel very regretful."
Yun Qingjin kept her head down and kept saying auspicious words.
Although I didn't look up to see the expression on Lady Hou's face, I could tell from her voice that she was very enthusiastic and in a relaxed and happy mood.
"What did Boss Xiaoyun bring us this time?"
"Madam Hou, our new shop is opening, specializing in bespoke tailoring. Would you like to come and take a look?"