Chapter 12 Persuasion
Early the next morning.
As soon as Zhou Qing got up and started sweeping the yard, Wang went out carrying a small baggage.
After tossing and turning all night, the dark circles under her eyes were very thick.
Mrs. Wang walked out of the yard with her front legs, and Ms. Zhao walked out of the house with her hind legs.
"Qing Yatou, thank you."
Zhou Qing knew that she was talking about Zhou Ping's ability to read, so he smiled and said, "Third aunt, you are so polite. I am a family, thank you. If Pingzi can make a difference, I will also benefit from it."
The words "Pingzi must be successful" made Zhao's eyes sore, and she could tell that Zhou Qing meant it.
With red eyes, Mrs. Zhao took out a hairpin from her arms.
"It's not a good thing. This is when the third aunt marries your third uncle."
Zhou Qing hurriedly threw away his hand.
"Third aunt, what are you doing? I asked Pingzi to learn to read with my father. That's because Pingzi is my brother. You should put it away quickly."
Zhao took the hairpin and wanted to give it to Zhou Qing.
Sun opened the door and came out.
"What are you talking about when you wake up so early? You've finished your work at home?"
Scared, Mrs. Zhao immediately put away the hairpin and walked towards the kitchen, "Mom, I woke up early today to help Qing Yatou cook."
Mrs. Sun snorted, "This is flattering."
Neither Zhou Qing nor Zhao paid any attention to her.
Since Zhou Huaishan had already decided to study, he had a peaceful breakfast.
During this period, Sun made some harsh remarks, but Zhou Qing ignored her and fed the chickens and pigs, just as Cheng Wu arrived driving a big mule cart.
"Sister Qing, the house sparrow I caught last night was just roasted this morning and is still hot."
Zhou Qing got in the car and Cheng Wusai gave Zhou Qing three skewers of roasted chicken.
The smell of meat immediately penetrated into his nose, and Zhou Qing's mouth watered immediately.
"smell good."
Cheng Wu chuckled, "Eat it, I'll see if I can catch a few more tonight."
"How many did you catch?"
In fact, I only caught three and gave them all to Zhou Qing, but Chengwu didn't dare to say that, so he smiled and said: "I caught more than a dozen. Here are the rest, for you to eat. By the way, Sister Qing, Bi Mo Zhai." People in our village know about the buy-one-get-two-free deal, and many of them are planning to go to the city to buy it today. "
Zhou Qing's mouth almost flashed when he bit the meat.
Well.
In fact, not only the people in Qingyang Village knew about it, but also people in several surrounding villages knew about it.
After receiving this buy-one-get-two-free message, many of the relatives at home who were studying would inform them overnight.
So all the way into the city, Zhou Qing found that there were particularly many horse-drawn carriages, mule cars, and ox-carts.
They all go to Bi Mo Zhai to buy one and get two free.
So vast!
Zhou Qing
He took a weak breath and touched the clay balls in his arms.
I don’t know if this chicken is enough for her to apologize.
By the time Zhou Qing arrived at the entrance of Bi Mo Zhai, there was already a sea of people there.
Not only people from the village came, but also people from the county saw people queuing up here. When they found out it was buy one, get two free, many people came to line up.
Uncle Zhong woke up early and opened the door. He was so frightened that he almost knelt down. His hands trembled and he closed the door again with a bang.
"Sir, our store hasn't had a single customer for half a month, and now there are at least hundreds of people lined up outside."
Shen Li glanced out the window.
With just one glance, Zhou Qing was seen from a distance. His palm-sized face was almost wrinkled, and he was looking this way uneasily.
Shen Li raised the corner of his mouth and had a rough guess in his mind, "It doesn't matter, just open the door."
Seeing Shen Li smiling inexplicably, Uncle Zhong glanced at him suspiciously and turned to open the door.
Sure enough, are all men in love crazy?
You got up so early, why are you laughing?
When it opened for business, people queuing outside poured in.
Only then did Uncle Zhong understand why there were so many people.
Someone actually spread rumors!
They say they buy one and get two free at Bi Mo Zhai!
Buy a low-quality pen and get a stack of paper and an inkstone for free!
Is this because they think they are stupid?
Buy one get two free, why not grab it!
Uncle Zhong looked at Shen Li with an angry face.
Shen Li had a smile on his face and said warmly to the customers who came in: "Yesterday, there was indeed a buy one, get two free event in the store, but this event has ended, I'm sorry everyone."
Uncle Zhong
Sir, why do you say this?
One stone stirs up a thousand waves.
"Why was there an event yesterday but not today? If you say there isn't, then there won't be."
Everyone got up early, rushed and queued up, and now they actually say there are no activities?
It would be fine if there had never been such an event.
But someone happened to take advantage of it, but they couldn't.
"Yes, why not!"
"Give me an explanation!"
Uncle Zhong
Hey, I have such a bad temper.
Why not? Just because we are the store owner!
However, he couldn't say this yet. If he did, he would easily arouse public anger. If he did, these people might rob and smash his store.
But he can't report to the official yet.
Reporting to the official might expose Shen Li's identity.
The shadow's arrival in Qinghe County is a secret.
Uncle Zhong cleared his throat, raised his arms and pressed down, "Everyone, be quiet, be quiet, this store has never been here."
Everyone looked at Uncle Zhong.
"Our store is an event day on the sixth day of every lunar month. On this day, the first customer to enter the store enjoys a buy-one-get-two-free discount. Regular customers who frequent our store know this."
Shen Li's gentle voice interrupted Uncle Zhong.
Uncle Zhong
I do not know how!
Moreover, do we still have regular customers?
everyone
None of them were regular customers.
Almost everyone doesn’t know that there is a pen and ink shop here.
But the bargain is just gone?
Shen Li looked at everyone's reaction and said with a smile: "You are either scholars, or you have scholars in your family. I respect your knowledge and cultivation in my heart. For this matter today, I blame our store for not doing enough publicity and causing trouble to everyone. As a To apologize, I’ll invite you to have tea at the tea shop next door.”
everyone
As the owner of the store, it is natural that he has the final say on how this activity will be carried out. It’s not like they don’t know this truth.
I just feel uncomfortable because I didn't get the advantage.
Now people are talking about this, and even the cultivation of scholars has been shown. If there is more trouble, it means that the cultivation of scholars has been lost.
Of course, the scholar himself will not lose his own face.
If there are scholars in the family, they will naturally not harm the reputation of their own scholars.
The crowds of people dispersed.
Some people feel aggrieved and just sit down in a tea shop and drink several bowls of tea before giving up.
Zhou Qing watched the crowd disperse, dumbfounded and relieved.
Shen Li's mouth is really good at talking!
Cheng Wu looked regretful and said, "Sister Qing, on the sixth day of the lunar month next month, I will come early and try to be the first to arrive at the store so that I can buy some more pens and paper for Uncle Huaishan."
Zhou Qing said hurriedly: "It's still early. Maybe they won't send paper next month."
Cheng Wu was stunned for a moment, then laughed innocently.
Also, the store didn’t say that they would give away the same thing every month.
"Sister Qing, where will you go soon?"
"I'm going to look around. Let's meet here at the tea shop."
Chengwu nodded, got on the mule cart and left.
Shen Li stood in front of the store and looked at Zhou Qing.
Who is the man next to her?
Shen Li didn't know if he was attracted to Zhou Qing or not, but he felt uncomfortable seeing her being so close to that man.
Thanks to Ruoshui Xixi for the tip, and thanks to Ruchu for the tip.