Chapter 208 - 208 Trivial Matters
208 Trivial Matters
Actually, both Lin Suisui and Yuan Niang weren’t very good at buying servants. Instead, they were better at choosing shops.
Fortunately, there was still Mrs. Song.
As an old woman from the general’s residence, Mrs. Song was clearly very good at this. Soon, she pointed out more than ten obedient maidservants for Lin Suisui to take a look at.
“Buy them and start training them now. This way, when the shop needs workers in the future, we won’t have to worry about it.”
Mrs. Song smiled at Lin Suisui and explained, “Master instructed us not to worry about the servants in the outer courtyard, so I only booked these maidservants.”
Lin Suisui nodded and agreed to Mrs. Song’s arrangements.
After Mrs. Song brought the women and settled them down, Lin Suisui and Yuan Niang began to choose a shop under the recommendation of the broker.
Choosing a shop was similar to choosing a person. Looking at the map that had been sent over, they could only select a shop through the approximate location and structure. As for the details, they still had to check it on the spot.
Lin Suisui and the woman chose the most suitable shops in three locations and set a time with the broker to check on them.
After sending off the broker, Lin Suisui took the woman’s pulse again and suggested, “Why don’t we find a wet nurse? You should focus on recuperating.”
Yuan Niang was actually in urgent need of recuperation, but they had not had the chance to find a wet nurse along the way, so An’er relied on Yuan Niang’s limited milk and rice soup to fill her stomach.
In the past, there were limited conditions. Now that the conditions had improved, they naturally had to prioritize this.
This wasn’t only for An’er’s health, but also because if Yuan Niang wanted to recuperate, Yuan Niang had to drink the tonic she had concocted. However, once Yuan Niang drank the medicine, she couldn’t feed An’er milk.
“I’ve already asked the broker to look for one. An’er is still young and you don’t have enough milk. You can’t keep letting her drink rice soup to fill her stomach.”
Yuan Niang nodded and didn’t refuse Lin Suisui’s suggestion.
Yuan Niang agreed to thisn’t only for An’er’s health, but also for the long term. Yuan Niang wasn’t in good health now. If she didn’t take the time to recuperate now, when Lin Suisui’s shop opened after the new year, not only would she not be able to help, but she would also become a burden.
“I actually think that the one on the third floor is more suitable.”
Thinking of future arrangements, Yuan Niang changed the topic back to the matter of choosing a shop. Previously, when the broker was around, she didn’t mention it. Now that there was no one else around, she could discuss it with Lin Suisui.
“Previously, you said that if we want to open a medical center that only receives female patients, we can also do some other types of business?! With your medical skills, you must have a prescription that can improve one’s appearance.”
If they just advertised Lin Suisui’s medical skills, there would definitely be people who were unwilling to give it a try!
However, if there were beauty products to attract attention and gain everyone’s trust, patients would naturally take the initiative to look for them!”
When she was free these past few days, Yuan Niang had thought of many ways for Lin Suisui’s medical center to operate smoothly.
Yuan Niang could naturally think of Lin Suisui’s difficulties.
The first step was to improve their reputability so that people would believe in Lin Suisui’s medical skills and be willing to be treated by her!
If they only said that this was a medical center for women to treat illnesses, many women would probably refuse to enter because Lin Suisui wasn’t famous! However, if those beauty products attracted the attention of those customers first, under their influence, everyone would have more trust in this place!
“You’re thinking the same thing as me!”
Yuan Niang originally thought that Lin Suisui would object to her suggestion, but just as she finished speaking, Lin Suisui smiled and nodded in support. “I’ve been thinking about this for the past few days.
“Besides, I have another idea. Our medical center hasn’t opened yet, but that doesn’t stop us from hyping it up first!”
Lin Suisui turned to look out of the window. She deliberated for a moment before continuing, “I asked my husband yesterday. He said that we might have a chance to interact with some famous wealthy families in Cloud Mountain City during this period of time. At that time, if there’s a chance, I can find a few representative patients and spread our reputation as medical officers first!
“After that, we’ll follow your instructions and make some balms that can nourish the skin and further expand the influence of our medical center.
With this, our medical center will definitely be successful in Cloud Mountain City!”
Yuan Niang nodded repeatedly. She couldn’t agree more with Lin Suisui’s idea. The two of them took a pen and paper to list their thoughts on the paper. They were busy until Lu Ze returned in the evening.
“That’s a good idea.” While Lin Suisui was sending Yuan Niang out, Lu Ze had already finished reading the notes on the bed. After Lin Suisui return, he praised her.
“This idea is easier for people to accept, compared to just opening a medical center.” Lu Ze’s opinion was similar to Lin Suisui and the others. “If you can impress the most influential family in Cloud Mountain City right from the beginning, the rest will be easy!
However, there’s a saying that rare things are precious. If you want your medical center to become established, you have to learn to be proud.”
“You mean putting on airs!” At Lu Ze’s mention, Lin Suisui understood what he meant and couldn’t help but mutter in a low voice, “I’ve thought about this too!
“In any case, the first step is to successfully open my medical center and gain a foothold in Cloud Mountain City. As for the rest, we’ll talk about it after we take this step!”
Lu Ze agreed, so the topic changed to the choice of shop.
After Lu Ze heard Lin Suisui’s introduction, he had the same opinion as Yuan Niang. “I also think that the three-story shop at the entrance of the street is the most suitable! Not only because the shop is big, but also because that place is considered a prosperous place in Cloud Mountain City.
The shop owner wanted to sell it because something had happened to his only son and he needed money.
Although the price is more expensive than that of the other two shops, that’s because the location and size are different to begin with! In this location, this price is quite fair.”
“How do you know so much about this shop?!” Lu Ze’s introduction shocked Lin Suisui. The manager of the brokerage had not introduced it in such detail!