After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Shopkeeper Xue's smile never faded when Su Yu called him "Master." He was immediately tempted when he heard that using this product would make him the envy of others.

"Manager Su, how much are these?"

Su Yu's eyes darted around, and she asked in return, "Master, you used scented soap before, didn't you?"

Shopkeeper Xue nodded. He had indeed used it since his family became wealthy.

Su Yu said disdainfully, "Everyone says scented soap is good, but it really can't compare to our bath soap. Our bath soap costs 500 coins a bar, and if a person bathes once every ten days or so, it can last for more than half a year! Moreover, it is much more effective than scented soap. You can buy a bar and try it. If you don't like it, you can return it to me anytime."

"Oh! Manager Su, you're not joking, are you?" Manager Qiu quickly pressed for an answer.

Su Yu nodded seriously, "Everyone's here, do you think I'd try to fool you?"

Just then, several constables walked in, and Su Yu hurried over to greet them.

Officer Li said politely, "We heard that the shop opened today, so we came to take a look and maybe buy something. Is there anything we can use?"

"Yes, yes, yes! Everyone, please follow me." Su Yu introduced the items again.

The constables all bought the same item without hesitation.

Manager Xue and the others stared in disbelief, and couldn't help but ask, "Officer Li, are you sure you can use all of this?"

This trip cost each person at least three taels of silver—that's three taels of silver! When did the constables become so rich?

Officer Li scoffed, "It's not like I'm the only one using it! What about my parents, wife, and kids? We earn money to support our families, not just for our own comfort!"

In fact, they could earn a lot of money every year by going to the ice field with Shen Yi. Last year, they escorted the young lady and young master, and everyone earned about five taels of silver on that trip. This year was even more remarkable. The thank-you silver given by Madam Shen alone was five taels of silver, and there was also the seafood that was given to them as compensation later. It was all large-volume seafood, which was much more valuable than the dried fish they bought.

The family couldn't bear to eat it all, so they sold it all, earning another twenty or thirty taels.

In return for their kindness, they naturally had to be more generous.

Upon hearing this, Manager Xue and the others exchanged glances. Some of them, with their minds racing and thinking things through more deeply, followed Officer Li's example and bought a set for each of them.

Once someone starts, others will chime in.

Seeing that Manager Xue had also bought one, Manager Qiu had no choice but to spend some money to buy a set as a token of appreciation.

After leaving Qingfengzhai, Manager Qiu immediately went to Manager Xue's cloth shop.

"You just wanted to buy a bath soap, why did you suddenly buy so much?"

Shopkeeper Xue glanced outside and lowered his voice, saying, "Are you stupid? Didn't you see the constables were all showing their support? The owner behind this shop must be someone important. We're next door to them, so we need to find a way to be on good terms with them. We might need their help in the future. Anyway, Shopkeeper Su said we can return it anytime if it's not good. We might as well buy more at once. If we're stingy, it'll make us seem like we don't trust them!"

Manager Qiu had never thought that far ahead, and upon hearing Manager Xue's words, he couldn't help but feel regret.

Just as the two were whispering to each other, a carriage stopped outside the shop next door, and the driver looked like no ordinary person.

After entering the shop, Mrs. Tang looked around and couldn't help but nod. "It's really different! Unlike shops that would be opened in a small place like ours."

The palm-leaf fan chuckled, "Madam is right. This is the first time I've ever seen so many rare things. These floor tiles are as beautiful as a painting! And they're not afraid of being stepped on."

Hearing the noise, Shen Yuezhang, who was hiding in the accounting room, came out to greet her, "Aunt Lu."

"Oh! Our young master is here too! Your auntie is here to support you, so bring me whatever good stuff you have! Let your auntie broaden her horizons."

The palm-leaf fan was presented in an exquisite gift box.

Su Yu quickly took it.

Mrs. Tang looked at her and said, "The shopkeeper looks familiar."

Su Yu curtsied to Madam Tang, saying, "Madam, you have a good memory. I, Su, used to serve the eldest daughter of the Bai family and had the honor of seeing you a few times." Shen Yuezhang quickly introduced, "Aunt, this is my aunt."

Tang understood and smiled kindly at Su Yu, "Please bring out all the good stuff in your shop, Manager Su. I won't hold back today!"

"Yes!" The three people behind Su Yu, including Alan, immediately sprang into action.

Tang looked Alan and the others up and down, and casually asked, "These are the servants you bought from Qiongzi?"

Shen Yuezhang nodded, "They were all personally selected by Mother."

"Your mother's judgment is always right!" Tang praised Su Tai quite naturally.

Upon seeing the bath soaps and shampoos, my attention was immediately drawn to them.

On Shen Yuezhang's recommendation, Tang bought a set of each style.

She paid the money readily, but Shen Yuezhang gave her two extra sets, saying, "These are for Sister Lu Xiang."

Tang originally wanted to decline, but upon hearing that it was a gift from a young girl, she said nothing and her opinion of Shen Yuezhang rose even higher.

Many people in the county town knew the Tang family, and seeing that she had personally come to Qingfengzhai to show her support, many women were drawn to her presence.

The shop closes before dark.

Su Yu couldn't wait to carry a box of silver to reconcile accounts with Shen Yuezhang.

Alan, Chunxing, and Chuncao watched them do the accounting, learning as they went.

"Today, we sold 68 bottles of women's facial cleanser, 92 bottles of shampoo, 45 bottles of men's facial cleanser, 120 bottles of men's shampoo, 35 bottles of goat milk soap, 22 bottles of mint soap, 56 bottles of floral soap, and 25 bottles of fruit soap."

While Shen Yuezhang was reporting the numbers, Su Yu kept adjusting the abacus, saying, "The total should be two hundred and sixty-five taels and four hundred cash. You can check if the amount of silver is correct."

The three of them were overwhelmed by the sheer amount of silver they had ever seen before, but were also incredibly excited.

Su Yu laughed and said, "This is just the beginning. Watch carefully and learn well. In the future, when you have too much money, you won't feel anything!"

"Yes!" the three replied in a strong voice.

Just doing the accounting took up most of the day, and then there was cooking, eating, and studying. Even so, Alan and the other two didn't feel tired at all. On the contrary, they were full of energy, as if they had hope for the future.

Five days later, Su Tai came to the shop again to check on it. She found that everything was in good order. Business was not great, but there were always customers coming in, so it was doing alright.

She was about to speak to Su Yu when she heard the sound of horses' hooves and looked over.

Zhu Yixuan rode his horse at breakneck speed through the streets. Fortunately, the people heard the commotion in advance and avoided the disturbance.

Su Tai ran outside the shop and saw a carriage arrive, kicking up a cloud of dust.

By the time the patrolling officers arrived, Zhu Yixuan and his entourage had already left.

"Why is it him!"

Su Tai and Su Yu said in unison.

The two sisters looked at each other.

Su Tai spoke first, "Cousin, I'll leave the shop to you. I'll go into town first."

Su Yu nodded, "You go ahead and do your work, you don't need to worry about things here."

Su Tai hurriedly boarded the carriage and ordered Yu Dong to hurry into the city. (End of Chapter)