NOVPUBShen Roujia awkwardly chuckled a few times, “Then, I’ll go back to reciting scriptures first?”
Táo Huā was very satisfied and looked at Shen Roujia, “Go back, use the back door, and don’t let anyone see you.”
Shen Roujia waved at Zhang San and left the Glamorous Pavilion.
She didn’t know if this was a good thing or not. Along the way, Shen Roujia analyzed the situation a bit but didn’t come to any conclusions.
Zhang San, having escorted Shen Roujia to her destination, couldn’t help but speak, “Master, that new book we published seems to be suppressed. Business at the bookstore is a bit sluggish.”
Shen Roujia hadn’t expected such a situation to arise.
“How could this happen?”
Zhang San shook his head, “It seems there are some regulatory people involved, and there are also some products on the market similar to ours.”
Shen Roujia was stunned. So, there was piracy even in ancient times?
She gently rubbed her chin, and suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in her mind.
Pulling Zhang San aside, Shen Roujia gave him some simple instructions, causing Zhang San’s eyes to light up.
“Master, you truly have foresight.”
Shen Roujia smiled faintly, “Enough, stop flattering and go get it done.”
After Zhang San left, Shen Roujia took a few detours and quietly slipped behind North Lake.
Returning to the Hidden Pavilion, Zhang San bumped into Gu Zhi, who was on his way back, “Boss.”
Gu Zhi responded with a sound and looked at Zhang San, “Why are you in such a hurry?”
Zhang San quickly explained, “The Master instructed me to go to the Merchants’ Guild.”
Gu Zhi asked in confusion, “What does she plan to do?”
Zhang San, without any hesitation, explained the bookstore’s difficulties.
Gu Zhi nodded, “The Nameless Bookstore’s popularity naturally invites imitation.”
Zhang San immediately retorted, “The Master thinks differently. She said we’re in a growth period and shouldn’t be easily diverted. Rampant piracy is not good for a bookstore like ours, which relies on printed books to make money.”
Gu Zhi hesitated, “Then what does she suggest?”
Zhang San patted his large belly, “The Master wants to collaborate with the Merchants’ Guild to organize an event. Anyone who has two sets of our books can receive an empty account and some high-quality cosmetics from the guild.”
Gu Zhi frowned, “But setting up an account at the guild costs at least fifty taels, while two sets of books only cost two taels. Is this worthwhile?”
Zhang San paused and continued, “The Master said that empty accounts neither burden nor profit the guild; it’s just a name in the register. Instead, people will see the account as valuable and rush to buy our books. The event lasts only three days, boosting both the guild’s reputation and our sales. Customers will look forward to the next event.”
Gu Zhi found the idea clever, “Alright, I’ll take you there now. If you go alone, it might not be easy.”
Zhang San nodded.
As the two left, Xiao Sinian, who was standing behind the corridor, frowned deeply, lost in thought.
Time flew by, and An’er had learned to crawl.
The weather grew stifling, making everyone irritable. The cicadas outside the window were noisy and headache-inducing.
Xu Zening, determined to save money, shamelessly went to Shen Roujia’s palace to share the ice.
Shen Roujia, naturally unable to refuse him, treated him as if he were invisible.
