Song Dingxiang [Completed]

C76. Auction.

Chapter 76

Three of the store managers who had been embezzling funds were immediately dismissed, not only ordered to fill in all the accounting loopholes but also thrown directly into the prison.

The remaining store managers all became extremely tense, working diligently with their heads down. They all seemed to believe that everyone entering their shops was the so-called "County Princess's informant," becoming more proactive and cheerful.

Of course, what else could they do?

What if someone said business was slow because they weren't smiling enough?

This County Princess was not easy to please. Could it be that those several experienced store managers thought the County Princess, who seemed to know nothing, could be tricked into taking some extra money?

And so, they ended up in prison?

It was rumored that when they were released from prison, they would be sold off by the County Princess, which was truly pitiful.

In reality, most of these store managers were inclined to take a bit extra, but it was usually just small amounts. Song Dingxiang noticed this but didn't mention it.

It wasn't appropriate to criticize human nature as greed is inherent, as long as it didn't go too far. She didn't mind using those small extras as rewards for the store managers.

Because even if you raise their wages, they will still be greedy.

After resolving the store managers' issues, Song Dingxiang began recruiting new managers while temporarily appointing her sister and brother to manage the stores.

After testing out the thirty new dishes Song Dingxiang gave her, Song Yulan started her role as the manager.

On her first day, she placed an advertisement, offering a discount of 20% on all dishes for an entire month, free tastings of new dishes, and various activities such as free canned goods or pickles with membership applications. This brought a lively atmosphere to the restaurant.

To ensure there was enough manpower, Song Dingxiang specifically brought over some young men and women from the General's Mansion to help. It was said that they were working diligently all day, as the restaurant was always full, with tables being turned over several times a day.

After separating from her husband and sending her child off to school, Song Yulan's spirits improved significantly. She managed the large restaurant without hesitation, exhibiting well-structured management from top to bottom.

In the end, Song Dingxiang simply hired her as the head manager of the restaurant. As for the small eatery, she promoted the chef, who she had previously trained, to the manager's position, pleasing everyone involved.

As for the two clothing stores, as the peak period was over, her brother Song Hutou was left in charge temporarily. She had some other plans for the clothing stores but didn't intend to make any changes for the time being.

However, the pawnshop needed a thorough revamp.

The storerooms of the pawnshop were piled with various items, not only precious metals, jewels, and ceramics, but also numerous boxes of old clothes in the corners, some of which were so old that they had started to mold.

Song Dingxiang furrowed her brow tightly, as she and Zhenshu went through the pawnshop's accounting books from the past years.

The items that were beyond redemption needed to be sorted out, and expired items that were still pledged but not redeemed were compiled into another category. The remaining valid pledges were categorized based on their timeframes.