HLnovel Chapter 61: High wages can motivate people to work hard.
Chapter 61: High wages can motivate people to work hard.
Mu Huaisheng planned in his heart:
The atmosphere and the overall style are both very important.
After careful consideration, the final step was pricing:
Twenty thousand taels.
Everyone was stunned!
Mu Huaisheng trained them by having them ask each other how much the store's prized possessions cost when there were no customers, and also by having them practice their manners.
When they can all say it with a proud yet polite smile:
"Madam/Miss, our prized possession is 'Qisi'."
Twenty thousand taels.
After closing the store, the door is shut, and Wanxing demonstrates and supervises.
Each person rehearsed the reception process.
'Qisi' was sold on the night of the 26th of the twelfth lunar month.
Mu Huaisheng thought:
My ladies, you still lack experience in selling luxury goods~
They had previously sold jewelry worth tens of thousands of yuan, but that was based on the price of the materials used in the jewelry.
They need to improve; Wanxing alone can't carry the team.
On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, a lady came to see Wanxing in the afternoon and asked if Wanxing had any other treasures in the shop.
Evening Star smiled haughtily yet dignifiedly and replied:
"Madam, you're late~"
Our store's prized possessions are all unique; the design drawings are burned once completed!
This store will never have another one like it.
Each of the shop's prized pieces takes the master craftsman several months to complete.
The second signature item is expected to be released in February; the exact date will be announced by our owner later.
Upon hearing this, the lady said regretfully:
"Oh, what a pity. Well, after the New Year, we'll have the maid come to visit more often."
Wanxing smiled slightly after hearing this:
"Madam, please try our homemade pastries and flower tea. This flower tea is blended by a renowned doctor and is good for beauty and health."
He poured tea for the lady and took the opportunity to recommend some high-end jewelry.
The old method: Place it in your hair and compare.
The lady bought several more items.
We take turns on duty starting from the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month.
They were told to go back and do their housework, but not a single one of them went back!
On the evening of the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, the annual review was held.
With Xiao Qianyan around, I've saved myself a lot of trouble.
After everything was packed and accounted for, Mu Huaisheng instructed Wang Niangzi:
"Madam Wang, go and cook some simple meals, and go outside to buy some meat and vegetables."
I have something to discuss with everyone later, so it might be a little late.
In the evening, several things were settled:
First, pay the monthly salary in advance.
With Xiao Qianyan's quick thinking, Uncle Dong soon distributed the money, and also paid out the wages to the temporary workers.
Second, the next step is to distribute bonuses.
Everyone received an extra month's salary, and the people who came to help also received 100 yuan.
Third, the year-end banquet.
After everyone had eaten together, the temporary workers were sent home first.
Fourth, have Madam Wang tidy up and start distributing the benefits.
After investing 6,000 taels, the 4,000 taels yielded a profit of approximately 10,000 taels.
After deducting the principal, those two thousand taels yielded a profit of eighteen thousand taels.
Of course, there are also expenses for fire prevention, employee benefits, normal store renovations, and additional items, which will be reduced by one thousand taels.
"This is the first year, and I'm quite busy myself, so I won't be having New Year's Eve dinner."
I asked about the Drunken Moon Pavilion next door.
Normally, when the Tianbao family in Yedu ordered New Year's Eve dinner, it cost ten taels of silver per table.
There are eight of us in total. I'll add a little more: Uncle Dong, each of you will receive two taels of silver.
If we're both busy in the future, we'll convert all the money into cash for everyone.
Everyone present, except for Xiao Qianyan and Wang Niangzi's three-year-old daughter, was stunned!
The shocked thoughts of everyone:
This is just an extra month's pay!
Another one? And it's more than my monthly salary?
"In addition, I originally planned to buy some items and food for everyone during the Chinese New Year."
I didn't have time to go either. Five hundred coins per person, Uncle Dong~
The crowd, still in shock:
We must not let the word get out, lest someone from another company sell themselves into this business!
"We will start working on the fifth day of the first lunar month next year, and officially begin work on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month."
Uncle Dong, Xiao Qianyan can take turns with you before she goes to the academy~
"Xiao Qianyan, is everything alright?"
"Of course, no problem!"
Mu Huaisheng patted his cute little head and continued:
"Mr. Tong, please come to work on the tenth day of the month."
If there is a suitable candidate, someone willing to sign an indenture, you can find a junior apprentice.
Don't worry, your wages will remain the same.
Wanxing and the three women only need two people to work each day, while Wang Niangzi and Aunt Wu also need to take turns working.
During the days off in the first month of the lunar calendar, wages will not be deducted!
If you get bored at home and come to work, I might only pay you for one month during the Lunar New Year!
Looking at the silent crowd, who seemed to have been frozen in place, Huai Sheng smiled and spoke up to remind them:
"Madam Wang, you can go and clear the dishes now."
Aunt Wu, Ah Jin, take care on your journey. See you next year!
Everyone was stunned by the windfall!
Madam Wang cleared away the dishes, and Aunt Wu and Ajin also went home.
"Xiao Qianyan, go and get the commission you and Manager Dong agreed on. Manager Dong, please distribute it to them."
Manager Dong delivered Mr. Tong's order first, as instructed, and Mr. Tong returned home satisfied.
They then gave money to three more women, each receiving about twenty taels of silver, and they went home excitedly.
The evening star's share was 220 taels, while Manager Dong's share was close to 60 taels.
After Manager Dong left, Wanxing said repeatedly:
"My benefactor, I don't need so much!"
The beauty was so anxious that she even called him "benefactor".
"What, you don't want to work for me next year?"
"Of course not!"
"Then take it, it's what you deserve!"
The girl is now sixteen or seventeen, a beautiful young woman, and has blossomed into such a lovely young woman.
Although Xiao Qianyan has a promising future, he is still young.
You have the ability to earn money yourself. Once you settle down in Yedu, what kind of good family's wife wouldn't you be able to marry?
This is the salary. Others who do this work also have to be paid. You didn't get any extra.
Wanxing looked at Xiaoqianyan again, and Mu Huaisheng patted Xiaoqianyan's head:
"Little Qianyan, tell your older sister to accept it without worry!"
Xiao Qianyan nodded to her sister before Wanxing accepted the gift.
While everyone was away, Huaisheng gave the siblings the clothes he had prepared for the New Year.
"Doctor Mu, I have plenty of money now, you don't need to..."
"Eh~"
I mainly prepared this for your younger brother.
You were just passing by~
"Dr. Mu..."
Mu Huaisheng's eyes were filled with beautiful sights:
Who wouldn't love a beautiful woman's coquettish pout?
Seeing this, Qianyan stepped forward and hugged Huaisheng, who smiled and hugged the child back.
After having lunch on New Year's Eve, Mu Huaisheng bought some couplets to put up.
When I arrived at the store, I found that the door was open and there were customers inside, with four receptionists present.
After the customer finished buying and left, Huaisheng asked in surprise:
"Huh? Isn't today the start of the holiday?"
Why are you all here?
"Boss, didn't you say that anyone who wants to come can come?"
Lady Liu replied with a smile.
"That's true, but don't you need to go back to prepare for the New Year?"
"We earn more than the men in the family now; our families are counting on us to work!"
Madam Feng also said proudly.
"Since Miss Wanxing and Young Master Qianyan are both here, we would like to ask Young Master Qianyan to help us collect the debts."
When no one's around, please ask Miss Xing to teach us how to talk to customers~
Qin Niangzi added with a beaming smile.
Mu Huaisheng was both amused and exasperated. After seeing the money, everyone indeed started to work harder.