Don't panic, my mother and I are dressed as Houfu mother-in-law and daughter-in-law!

Chapter 176 Gossip Is Everywhere
The new handicraft workshop was put into use soon, and Gu Qingyou began to recruit workers in large quantities.

According to the plan discussed with Xue Lan before, they should prepare sufficient supply of goods in the early stage, and then invest in major stores in one fell swoop, aiming to occupy the full market in the first place.

At the same time, it is necessary to create a high-end brand, so that consumers will recognize that other than them are just imitations and knockoffs.

But the time for stocking up should not be too long. After all, it is impossible to know the details of each worker at the beginning. If the technology is leaked, everything will be over.

Therefore, during this period of time, Gu Qingyou was basically stationed in the new camp, and even lived in the new workshop during the busiest time. He seldom went back to the small courtyard, and met Xue Lan even less often.

When Chang Le came last time, he saw the shawl that Shuang Jiang crocheted for Princess Qin.

The bright red hollow pattern is decorated with pearls, the tassels at the bottom are also ingenious, and the top is crocheted with Princess Qin's favorite irises.

Because the spring is not particularly warm, the shawl is specially made double-layered, which is not only beautiful but also warm, which can be said to be very practical.

Changle couldn't put it down, if she didn't wear more riding clothes on weekdays, she would have the audacity to ask for one.

"This shawl is too beautiful. The concubine mother will definitely be eager to wear it when she sees it. It will happen to help you promote it at the banquet!"

Gu Qingyou had this intention, but if Chang Le didn't take the initiative to say it, she couldn't mention it, lest people think that the purpose of her gift was impure.

Now that Changle has said, she is a little excited. Concubine Qin plays an important role in the circle of noble women in Shangjing, and she also has a lot of contact with concubines in the palace. With her walking advertisement, why not worry about sales?
"If that's the case, shouldn't the women of the people call out a few skilled female workers and let them prepare the goods in advance?"

The craftsmanship of the shawl is much more complicated than that of a doll. It is difficult to imitate for a while, but it takes a relatively long time. Like Qin Wangfei, it is 1.5 meters long and nearly one meter wide. There are many designs on it. Exquisite and careful machine, if one person does it, it will take at least a week.

Changle understood the thoughts of these wealthy women too well, and suggested: "Don't you want to go the high-end way? It's better not to stock up. Whoever wants to buy it can customize it on the spot according to the pattern she wants. The pick-up time should also be based on the pattern. It depends on the degree of complexity, the more so, the more precious it is.”

There are too many rich people in Shanghai, and no one cares about things that can be bought casually.

Gu Qingyou said: "These folk girls have already imagined it, but everyone has a love of beauty. The more popular things are in the upper circles, the easier it is to be sought after by the people, so in addition to providing high-end private customization, The common people's market is also a piece of fat."

Chang Le nodded thoughtfully: "But I'm afraid that once these things become civilians, those noble ladies will start to dislike them. You have to know that the money earned from a noble lady may be worth hundreds of ordinary people. Don't pick it up." If you lose sesame seeds and lose watermelon, the loss outweighs the gain.”

"Well, what the princess said is correct, but even if it is the same thing, the materials and craftsmanship are very different. It is custom-made for the ladies, and the materials must be better and more refined. The most important thing is that each Each piece is designed according to customer needs and temperament, no matter where it goes, it is unique.”

Chang Le listened and nodded again and again: "I used to hear people say that the wife of the eldest son of Ningguo Mansion came from a scholarly family, and she was dull and boring, so she didn't like the eldest son. Now it seems that he really lost a treasure!"

With Gu Qingyou's business acumen and drive, if he could stay in the Duke's mansion forever, the tens of millions of taels of debt would not be worth mentioning, okay?
What she didn't know was that the reason why Gu Qingyou was able to do it freely was because of Xue Lan's support and confidence behind the scenes.

Princess Qin's birthday is approaching in no time, and in order to facilitate Gu Qingyou's business expansion, Chang Le specially sent her a post, asking her to attend the banquet as a friend of the princess.

As the mistress of Ningguo Duke's Mansion, Xue Lan was naturally among the guests.

During this period of time, the tea shop has been very profitable, which has greatly exceeded their previous expectations.

Not only the funds invested in the early stage have been returned, but also the cost of artificial materials and other costs, the daily income is several hundred taels.

Although it doesn't look like much, but after a year, it will be a base of 10 taels, which has already surpassed the profits of many high-end industries.

Especially for the new products launched, because the price is reasonable, she also specially opened a take-away window, so you don't have to go into the store to buy drinks, but you can also pack various snacks, which greatly increased the customer base.

After the new handicraft workshop is on the right track, she doesn't need to watch it every day, so whenever she has nothing to do, she wanders around and wants to open a few more branches.

Because he wanted to meet his mother in an open and aboveboard manner, Gu Qingyou deliberately got up early in the morning, thinking that before the banquet, the two of them could have a private conversation.

When they came to the gate of Duke Qin's mansion, they found that many carriages had already parked. Everyone dared not neglect the birthday of Princess Qin, and they all came early.

Among so many people, only Gu Qingyou came in a small sedan chair, and there were many people who had met at the Sui Concubine's tea party. Although there was only one side, what happened later was enough for everyone to remember Gu Qingyou still fresh.

Seeing Xue Lan rushing towards her, the curious ones gathered together and said contemptuously: "Didn't Mrs. Gu be dismissed by the Duke's government? She is a commoner now, how did she get into the post?"

"Who knows, maybe the time is short, and the princess doesn't know about it yet?"

The previous man said: "It doesn't make sense. Even if you don't know that Mrs. Gu is dismissed, the post will also be sent to Mrs. Guogong. Is it possible that Mrs. Guogong is so generous and let her come?"

But I heard another person tsk-tsk: "Before in the palace, Mrs. Gu was almost wronged by others. Mrs. Xue pretended to be fond of her daughter-in-law. I thought the relationship between their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had eased. Who knew that two days after going back, they turned around." It can be seen that there is no true benevolence and righteousness in this world, they are all superficial and hidden."

The implication is that Xue Lan is not so kind.

Unexpectedly, Xue Lan got off the car not far behind her. Hearing this, she snorted coldly in her heart, and then deliberately slowed down, listening to what else these gossips could arrange behind her back.

The few people in front didn't notice at all, they were still chatting enthusiastically among themselves.

One person said: "Huh? Have you heard that the Duke's Mansion owed a large amount of foreign debts, relying on Duke Song's outstanding military exploits when he was alive, and wanted to renege on the debt, but the creditors chased after him."

"That incident caused a lot of trouble in the city, and I heard that it caused people's lives. In the end, that girl in Changle took care of her business and drove away the gathered creditors."

"Ah? Can't it? It's only natural to pay back the debt. Besides, what does this have to do with the Qin Palace?"

"Hey~ That girl always does things as she pleases, who can tell the reason? The left and right are just full and full!"

(End of this chapter)