Wanjin Lady

The pastry shop owner initially took Wen Wan lightly, but then he saw the two people following her, including the old woman he recognized, and his expression softened. "Shopkeeper Wen, please tell me in detail...how is this a win-win deal?"

"The Qiqiao Festival Lantern Festival...did you know about it?"

"This... is known to everyone in Bozhou City."

"Then did you know that our Wine Merchants Guild will be cooperating with the Lantern Festival this year?"

Shopkeeper Li was secretly shocked.

It was obvious that they wanted to take advantage of the traffic from the Lantern Festival, how come in the blink of an eye they became cooperating with the Lantern Festival?
I've never realized before how eloquent Manager Wen is.

"The government has granted us wine merchants ten display booths, and we're looking to promote our wine products. We're currently seeking partners, and it just so happens that many of your snacks use wine, which complements our products. If it weren't for Shopkeeper Li's strong recommendation, I wouldn't have been the first to go to your place."

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Oh, that's thanks to Brother Li. You know, we have several kinds of alcohol-infused snacks in our shop that are selling very well. If Shopkeeper Wen wants to promote them, can we be included?"

"Once this is settled, I'll come to you right away. Are you interested in being a sponsor of our Food and Drinks Fair?"

"Ah..." The shopkeeper didn't understand, "What is a sponsor?"

Wen Wan smiled softly, "We'll be doing some raffles, hoping the shopkeeper can offer the best-selling snacks in the shop as prizes. Of course, the chances of winning aren't very high, so the shopkeeper won't lose money. In return... all ten shops in our Wine Merchants Association will have your shop's sign hanging in prominent locations."

"Just think about it. On July 7th, Pingnan Street was packed with people. Tens of thousands of people came out in droves, bringing their families with them. All they saw were your store's banners and signs. You can imagine how good your business must have been on July 8th!"

No matter how many times he accompanied her, Zhu Wang felt his scalp tingling every time he heard Wen Wan speak.

At this moment, he realized a profound truth.

People cannot make money without conscience.

But having no conscience will make you earn more.

Just a few words aroused the interest of Feng, the owner of the dim sum shop.

Shopkeeper Feng has a clear idea.

First of all, although there are huge crowds of people on Pingnan Street during the Lantern Festival every year, only small vendors can easily move around, making it extremely difficult to hold large-scale events during the Lantern Festival.

Besides, the elder lady and the shopkeeper Li behind Wen Wan were both old acquaintances. Both of them were well-known figures in Bozhou City, so they would not team up to deceive him.

Finally, this Shopkeeper Wen doesn’t look like a bad guy!

This is a deal with absolutely no disadvantages!

As for when the Wine Merchants Guild was established in Bozhou City, does it matter?
Not important at all!
Shopkeeper Feng felt like a pie in the sky, and he was undecided. "The chances of winning aren't very high, Shopkeeper Wen...how high is your low?"

Wen Wan smiled and said, "If the shopkeeper is worried, why don't we set a certain quantity? For example, how about twenty boxes of your best-selling snack?"

Shopkeeper Feng's eyelids twitched, and immediately a voice in his heart said: This business is good!

This is what it means to spend money on publicity!

But he has always been suspicious and always uneasy about the business that comes to him. "This... This is a serious matter. I have to think carefully..."

“That’s fine then.” Wen Wan frowned slightly. “It’s just that the Double Seventh Festival is coming up soon, and we really can’t wait. Manager Feng, you can take your time thinking about it. Manager Li, let’s go check out the dessert shop next door—” Manager Li sighed, “Manager Wen, actually, Manager He from that dessert shop already came to us about sponsors…”

Shopkeeper Li applied what he learned immediately. Knowing that it was his turn to carry the sedan chair, he smiled and reminded, "Since Shopkeeper Feng is in trouble, why not—"

"Wait!" Shopkeeper Feng waved his hand and had the waiter block their way. He bowed to Wen Wan and said, "Shopkeeper Wen, why are you so anxious? Besides, since you came to me first, it means you think highly of me! How could I let you down?"

Shopkeeper Feng ordered the waiter to fetch a box of expensive dim sum and forced it into Wen Wan's hands. "This is truly a win-win situation! It's settled. On July 7th, Feng's Dim Sum Shop will give out twenty boxes of dim sum as raffle prizes!"

He leaned closer to Wen Wan's ear, his face flattering, "Shopkeeper Wen, you have to hang the banner of my Fengji Dim Sum in the most conspicuous place!"

Wen Wan smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Shopkeeper Feng to help promote our Sugar and Wine Fair these few days. Just say that on July 7th, all alcohol at the Pingnan Street Sugar and Wine Fair will be 10% off, and there will also be a fireworks display. Our wine merchant's booth will be the best place to watch the fireworks."

Shopkeeper Feng was stunned. "There will be a fireworks display that day?"

Wen Wan gestured to silence him, "We're still discussing it. More people... more lively... and that's when the show will be better. After all, the price of the fireworks is right. Shopkeeper Feng needs to help with some more sales."

Shopkeeper Feng beamed, "Of course! I'll have my guys start shouting these days, making sure everyone who comes to my shop goes to your reception!"

Shopkeeper Feng thought this deal was a good deal.

Selling twenty boxes of snacks would only cost a few dozen taels of silver at most, but it could allow tens of thousands of people in the city to see their sign.

Imagine the five characters "Feng's Dim Sum Shop" in all their splendor, gleaming brightly amidst the bright lights! You bring your whole family, young and old, and once you enter the house, all you see are those five characters. What a grand display!

Have a face!
It’s so face-saving!
After Wen Wan left, the shopkeeper Li immediately asked, "Is there a fireworks display for this year's Qiqiao Festival?"

He hadn't received any news at all.

Wen Wan smiled and said, "The government office will make its own arrangements."

Wen Wan has asked Wei Zheng to allocate funds under the guise of investigating the case.

Shopkeeper Li gasped.

Wen Wan's well-informedness and her ability to manipulate others into doing things she did not deserve were all the praise. Look at how calmly this girl managed to trick Shopkeeper Feng into giving her twenty boxes of snacks.

But, it's not enough.

Ten wineries, can't each share two boxes of snacks? That would be too shabby.

If we could do the same thing, and get all the candy shops, clothing shops, and cosmetics shops in the city to become sponsors of that stupid thing...

Shopkeeper Li was just lost in thought when he heard the young woman's smiling voice. "Shopkeeper Li, did you see that? Just do as I said. Hire a few guys... Let's go around the city looking for sponsors!"

Shopkeeper Li's heart skipped a beat, then he smiled. "Shopkeeper Wen and I agree. It's just that...if Shopkeeper Feng knew he wasn't the only sponsor..."

The elder lady, who had been observing silently, saw Wen Wan's expression and revealed a look of understanding. "I remember... Shopkeeper Wen didn't promise Shopkeeper Feng that he would be the only sponsor. If that's the case, then the more the better."

Wen Wan looked at the matriarch of the family; the old woman and the young woman smiled knowingly at each other. (End of Chapter)