I just want to live a good life

Chapter 398 No Need to Condescend

Su Nuan thought something had happened in her shop, and after asking the onlookers, she found out that Duobao Pavilion was giving away handkerchiefs.

She didn't know why she was given the handkerchief, but she knew it was unsafe for her to be squeezed in the crowd, so she stood far away and waited for people to receive the handkerchiefs before she went forward.

This process lasted for half an hour and ended because Duobao Pavilion ran out of handkerchiefs.

The person who received the handkerchief was not very happy because he got a plain handkerchief, while the person who didn't receive one left cursing because he had wasted his time.

Only after most people had left did Su Nuan enter Duobao Pavilion.

Shopkeeper Chen and his clerk were busy and sweating. They were sitting behind the counter to rest. When they heard someone come in, the clerk said without even looking up, "We have run out of handkerchiefs. Come back next time."

"After the handkerchiefs are distributed, can't you invite the customers to buy something else?"

Su Nuan spoke calmly.

The young man was startled when he heard her voice and jumped up from the ground.

"Boss, why are you here?"

"Let's see what big thing you are doing that attracts so many people."

When the shopkeeper Chen was mentioned, he became excited and started talking incessantly about the experience of giving away round fans when the UBS building opened for business.

"So the purpose of giving out handkerchiefs is to improve reputation and attract business?"

After listening to what Manager Chen said, Su Nuan raised questions.

Shopkeeper Chen gave an affirmative answer.

"Has the purpose been achieved?"

"You came late and didn't see the lively scene in the store just now. If there weren't a shortage of handkerchiefs, you probably wouldn't have been able to squeeze in."

Shopkeeper Chen said this with some pride.

Su Nuan frowned slightly.

Giving gifts to promote one’s reputation is a good idea, but what does giving handkerchiefs have to do with the business of a jewelry store?

The round fans produced by UBS are exquisitely crafted. Young ladies will not feel cheap when using them in public. Moreover, the patterns on the fans are different jewelry patterns, which are both novel and fun.

Imagine if a few young ladies could come together to create a set of jewellery using fan leaves. Wouldn't that be quite interesting?

The round fan itself can become a topic of discussion, and people naturally think of the UBS Building when discussing it.

I have to say that the person who came up with this promotional method is really a marketing expert. I really want to meet this person if I have the chance.

Compared with other people’s round fans, the handkerchiefs given by our shop were not good enough, especially those who received them and those who didn’t were not satisfied.

However, Su Nuan did not attack Manager Chen. Black and red is still red, at least the reputation has been spread. People within a few miles around know that Duobao Pavilion is a silver shop.

"Did the boss come here because he heard about the activities in our shop?"

The young man asked.

"You're so bold that I'd come all this way just for a handkerchief. I want to ask Manager Chen something."

"What does the boss want to ask?"

Shopkeeper Chen asked.

"Do you know where there is a glass workshop near the Imperial City?"

"Glass? Are you going to do the glass business? This kind of workshops are all in the hands of the government. There are not many glass workshops in the private sector, and those that exist are only doing side businesses. If you want to find a glass workshop, it is better to go through His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."

Nanzhao Kingdom also has colored glass, but because of the difference in materials used and foreign countries, the colored glass produced is not as clear as the tribute from foreign countries. Moreover, colored glass in Nanzhao Kingdom is exclusively used by the royal family, and the colored glass workshops are also controlled by the royal family. Few people in the folks know this craft.

"I want to give His Royal Highness a surprise, so this matter cannot be done through him. Do you know or have you heard that there is a private workshop making colored glaze near the Imperial City?"

"This...I really don't know."

"Boss, I know one."

The young man who had been listening to the conversation between the two suddenly interrupted.

"The father of the owner of that workshop was a craftsman who made colored glaze for the palace. The owner learned the craft from his father, but because he eloped with a girl when he was young, he was unable to inherit his father's craftsmanship. In order to support his family, he made colored glaze and secretly did black market business."

"How do you know if it's a black market deal?"

Su Nuan asked out of curiosity, but became a little worried after asking, and continued, "Our shop is doing legitimate business, so don't go to the black market. If you get caught, I won't come forward to protect you."

"Master, you have misunderstood. I am a decent person. How dare I go to the black market? I don't even know where the door to the black market is. That person's small workshop is near my brother-in-law's house. I heard my brother-in-law mention it when I was a guest there."

Su Nuan was overjoyed after hearing this. She thought it would take some effort to find a workshop, but she didn't expect it to be so easy.

After asking his friend for the address, Su Nuan took Falcon and Xiaobai to a place called Baijia Village outside the city.

Falcon stopped her and said, "My lady, we are just looking for someone, please don't go there in person. I will bring him back to you."

"This...is not good."

Su Nuan wanted to find someone to discuss cooperation, and Falcon going to bring the person back sounded like kidnapping.

Falcon thought for a moment and said carefully, "My Lady, you are of noble status. You don't have to condescend to others like this if you want them to do something for you. Some people will take you too seriously if you treat them too well."

Although Su Nuan didn't think there was anything noble about being a prince's concubine, she felt that Falcon's words made sense.

"Well, bring him back and send him to Piaoxiang Tea House. I'll meet him there."

Falcon obeyed the order and before leaving, reminded Xiaobai not to take his master on any adventures. If there was anything, he should go to the other courtyard to find Liefeng, or wait for him to come back.

Xiao Bai was a little unconvinced, so he argued with him. Falcon was helpless, looked at Su Nuan worriedly, and then took out something and handed it to Su Nuan, "My queen, you have seen this. If you encounter danger, release it. If it is in the imperial city, someone will come to rescue you in a cup of tea at most."

Su Nuan saw clearly what was in Falcon's hand. It was a flare used for communication between the secret guards. Previously, Falcon and Liefeng almost lost their lives because they gave him the flares in their hands.

When Su Nuan saw this thing again, her eyes suddenly became hot.

No matter what, Falcon and Liefeng were very dedicated in protecting her. Even if they were Mu Yunting's eyes and ears, that was not something they could choose.

Sincerity is the most important thing when people get along with each other. Falcon was on the verge of death but still gave her the whistle, which shows that he treats her sincerely. No matter who he is, he is a good person anyway.

After calming down, Su Nuan said, "Keep the things away and don't give them to others casually in the future. You don't have to worry about my safety. I will bring Liefeng with me when I go out. As for you, be careful about everything."

Hearing her say that she was willing to take Liefeng out, Falcon left happily.

"Miss, where are we going now?"

"Now, let me take you to eat something delicious."

After saying that, Su Nuan gave an address, and Ye Xiaobai drove the carriage towards that address.