The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

The next day, Daniu set off with Zhou Qiao and Little Zaozao, and it was Little Zaozao’s first time in the prefecture, so she was curious about everything.

Daniu originally thought it would take some time before he could buy a shop, but unexpectedly, when he went to Lu’s Shop to inform Wei Ronghua about the banquet, he learned from him that there was a shop on the same street that was planning to sell.

Wei Ronghua was agreeable, so Daniu didn’t need any extra information. After asking about the price and location, he discussed it with the shop’s owner and bought it on the spot, a speed matched by none.

Afterward, Daniu took Zhou Qiao to explore the prefecture. With money in hand now, he was generous, buying Zhou Qiao a whole set of headdresses for her to wear.

He also bought Little Zaozao a silver bracelet. Despite her young age, she already knew how to appreciate beauty; seeing the head flowers, she eagerly wanted to try them on, filled with excitement.

Then, Daniu purchased some wine and tea for his father and father-in-law, followed by a golden bracelet for his own Mother and a jade bracelet for the old lady, all of excellent quality. He also bought items for the siblings from both families, plus New Year goods, filling the entire carriage.

In contrast to Daniu’s big shopping spree, Shu Yu was more practical.

She prepared several large red envelopes, ready to distribute them to everyone during the New Year.

With the accounts settled, just days away from the New Year’s Eve dinner, the steward had already compiled the list of attendees by the next day and handed it to her.

Although individuals could bring family members, some found it troublesome, opting to come alone.

On the twenty-second day of the twelfth lunar month, Lu’s Workshop didn’t operate, but conducted a major pre-year cleaning.

After tidying up, those staff living a bit farther away returned home to bring their families over for the banquet.

By evening, everyone arrived one after another.

The shop the Lu family managed in the county town, and the staff and shopkeepers from the two shops in the prefecture closed half an hour early today and rushed over.

In the vast space of Lu’s Workshop, a large empty area was arranged with more than sixty tables, with each large round table seating twelve people.

Including families, nearly seven hundred people attended, which was indeed impressive.

The Lu family also came, marking the most lively and grand gathering since Lu’s establishment, and everyone was very excited.

Especially since there was a raffle during the New Year’s Eve dinner.

That’s right, a raffle. When Lu’s Shop opened initially in the prefecture, everyone knew the boss organized a raffle with generous prizes, which was still spoken of fondly, with many trying to emulate it.

However, Lu’s own staff hadn’t participated before, so this was a perfect opportunity for everyone to join in.

The banquet began, and Shu Yu went on stage to speak a few words, ”Lu’s has been established for three years now. Many staff members here have been with Lu’s since its inception, accompanying Lu’s along the journey. There are also many new staff who have been diligent and steadfast. Everyone has worked hard over these three years, and because of you all, Lu’s has reached its current scale and success — you are the greatest contributors. Thank you.”

Shu Yu’s words weren’t sentimental, but there were those below who felt emotional and had red edges in their eyes.

In the end, the societal hierarchy of these times was overly distinct.

Shu Yu, not only the boss of Lu’s but also the county magistrate, sincerely expressed gratitude to them, how could it not move them?

Soon, someone shouted loudly, ”No need to thank us, we will work even harder, you can rest assured, boss.”