vstars Chapter 371 The Opening of Liuxiang Pavilion
Chapter 371 The Opening of Liuxiang Pavilion
Chapter 371 The Opening of Liuxiang Pavilion
"Why is everyone heading east of the city?"
An old man pulled his grandson to the side of the road, worried that a horse-drawn carriage might hit his grandson.
"Old man, you must be from the outer city? A shop is opening in the east of the city today, and the young ladies of the capital are rushing to join the fun," said the vendor who was setting up his stall.
"Wow, what kind of shop is this that's so attractive?"
"No shop is something people like us can afford. I heard it's a perfume shop, but it doesn't sell regular perfumes."
It's said that a bottle of some kind of floral dew costs fifteen taels of silver—tsk tsk tsk, that's an astronomical price!
"My goodness, could it be made of gold? Only officials could afford it."
"What do you think? That thing sells for such a high price, its cost is probably much lower. Anyway, it's sold specifically to the rich, so it won't rip off the poor."
Both of them sighed, noting that the gap between the rich and poor in the Great Zhou Dynasty was still quite large, especially in the capital city where land was incredibly valuable. The rich were truly wealthy, while the poor struggled to make a living every day.
To make a living, to support their families, and to survive, they dared not stop for even a day.
Firecrackers crackled in the east of the city, and a red silk cloth covered the plaque.
On both sides of the entrance to the exquisitely decorated and uniquely styled shop, there are rows of uniquely shaped flower baskets.
Red silk ribbons hung from the flower baskets, with auspicious phrases written on them such as "May wealth flow in from all directions," "May guests come in droves," and "Wishing you prosperity."
A red-dyed carpet was laid out in front of the shop, and the pattern on the carpet was none other than four large characters: "Welcome!"
The shop assistants, all dressed in uniform, looked energetic and young, appearing to be no more than thirteen or fourteen years old.
On one side were young men, and on the other side were young women; without exception, they were all energetic and youthful, with smiles on their faces.
The shopkeeper was a young man of about seventeen or eighteen, not very tall, with a fair complexion and no beard.
At this moment, he was standing on either side of the signboard at the entrance, flanked by a tall and burly man who looked like a guard.
After the firecrackers were set off, the young manager and his burly guards pulled down the red silk ribbon that read "Liuxiang Pavilion".
"Crack! Pop!" Countless colorful ribbons fell from the second floor of the shop, a beautiful sight that drew the attention of many young ladies and wives sitting in carriages who couldn't help but lean out to watch.
Shop openings are common in Beijing, but this kind of format is rather rare.
“Mother, let’s go inside and take a look. The shop has been giving out those ‘samples’ for the past few days, but they only give out a tiny amount, and they’re gone after just two uses.”
Let's buy a lot this time, so we can smell nice every day. I really can't stand using the face powder I used to use; the smell is unbearably awful.
The elegantly dressed young lady shook her mother's arm affectionately, while the dignified lady felt both doting and helpless.
"Alright, alright, let's wait for the crowd to disperse before going in. Most people are just there to watch the excitement. The things in this shop look expensive; they're not something ordinary people can afford."
Once those people have gone in and seen it for themselves, they certainly won't stay long, and we'll finally have some peace and quiet.
"Alright, I'll listen to Mother."
Such conversations took place throughout the streets, with ladies and wives all wanting to wait until fewer people were around before getting off the bus.
But as they waited and waited, the crowd only grew larger, as if the items in the store were free.
"Mother, it's almost noon. Let's get off the bus. We can go to Yunlai Restaurant for lunch after we buy some things."
The young, wealthy lady grew impatient and insisted on getting off the carriage.
"Alright, let the nannies protect you." The dignified lady nodded, letting her trusted nannies protect her daughter, while she herself remained motionless, with no intention of getting out of the carriage.
Actually, if they knew exactly what the shop had, they would have just sent servants to buy it. It's better for young women to stay out of the public eye.
But the things at this house were truly extraordinary. Since the family was wealthy, they naturally couldn't be inferior to other families in terms of clothing, food, housing, and transportation, so the mother and daughter still came.
Who would have thought that the new store would be so popular? If we don't act soon, everything will be sold out and we'll be doomed.
The young, wealthy lady rushed into the shop as soon as she got off the carriage, where a pretty waitress came to greet her.
"Welcome to Liuxiang Pavilion. What would you like to see, esteemed guest? We have long-lasting floral dews and essential oils, essential oil soaps and bath gels for cleaning, and shampoo for hair care."
Miss, please feel free to browse. Just let me know if you need anything. For more detailed information, you can pick up our tri-fold product catalog prepared for our valued customers.
It's only ten coins a piece. Of course, if you end up making a purchase at our store, this catalog will be a free gift for you.
The young, wealthy lady was overwhelmed by the amount of information she was receiving. But what was this product catalog? She'd like to have one first.
"You have a wide variety of things at home. There are even separate places for washing hands, face, hair, and body. It's all so clearly separated."
This four-piece skincare set is also quite interesting; it includes a facial cleanser, a moisturizing floral water, a moisturizing lotion, and a BB cream. It looks nice and very refined.
Upon hearing this, the young shop assistant knew that this customer was well-off, and he clearly introduced all the products in the store.
The young, wealthy lady's eyes lit up as she listened. Good heavens, how rough and unrefined her life used to be!
Using a single bath bean to wash your whole body is so rough, so incredibly rough!
For the first time, this pampered young lady, who had lived a life of luxury since childhood, felt that her life was not refined at all.
I sniffed, and the various mixed scents didn't give me a headache at all; they were refreshing and natural.
Then I looked at the young man who was diligently introducing the products to me. Hey? Why does his skin look a few shades better than mine?
"You use things from your store too?"
"To be honest, this is a benefit the manager gives to us. Every month, he gives out some employee welfare benefits, which includes some low-end suits."
Those high-end and mid-range products are not worthy of our use. Only a noble lady like you is worthy of using them, otherwise it would truly be a waste of resources.
They gave us these services because they were worried we might have body odor that would spoil the shopping experience for their valued customers.
The young waiter was very eloquent; his explanation satisfied his customer and maximized the emotional value he derived from their experience.
They also emphasized that their staff used low-end goods, and that most customers, considering their status, would certainly not use the same level of items as the shop assistants.
Although it's a low-end product, the effects are noticeable. Those who are really tight on money and don't care about the quality will choose the low-end version, since the price is really affordable.
This is why the store was packed with customers after it opened; after all, it had both high-priced and affordable items.
The expensive items are all on the second floor, and the distinguished guests take pride in going up to the second floor, not even glancing at the cheap items on the first floor.
The first floor is not only cheap, but also offers free samples. Many people line up to get the samples, which is why it's so crowded.
Actually, the second floor is quite empty right now, with only a handful of customers browsing the merchandise.
Finally, this young and wealthy lady also went up to the second floor. Before going up, she asked her maid to go to the carriage to invite her mother over.
The young lady had the tri-fold brochure in her hand, wanting everything, but her mother was the one paying for it, so she had to get her mother interested in these things.
"Don't worry, miss. There are private rooms on the second floor where you can try it out more thoroughly. If you like it, place your order now."
"Okay, okay, I want to try all of these!"
The young waiter smiled but said nothing, only dutifully leading the person upstairs.
Haha, if this deal goes through, my commission will probably be enough to buy a cow. My parents will never say their daughter is useless again, humph!