Xiaoxiao and Wang Xiangxiang went over to see how the female workers were doing, and found the work being done in an orderly manner. Xiaoxiao’s sisters-in-law and her younger sister managed the people well, which put Wang Xiangxiang at ease.
Seeing that everyone had sped up their work, Wang Xiangxiang still couldn’t help but exhort them, "Don’t focus only on speed, be careful not to produce any defective goods. If you waste too much material, it will be deducted from your wages."
Hearing that wasted material would lead to wage deductions, everyone became even more cautious, fearing their pay would be cut, and they quickly nodded in agreement, "Shopkeeper Wang, we will be careful."
Wang Xiangxiang nodded her head with an air of a boss, "Good, if you waste less material and do a good job, you’ll get a bonus."
Upon hearing there was a bonus for good work, everyone put in even more effort.
Afterward, Xiaoxiao and Wang Xiangxiang checked the remaining materials and the wasted materials before they finally left the room.
"Sister Wang, I’m afraid we’re running out of fabric."
Wang Xiangxiang smiled, she had come today to deliver fabric. She gave Xiaoxiao a reassuring look, "The fabric will arrive shortly."
"..." Wang Xiangxiang had anticipated everything so well; Xiaoxiao didn’t need to worry at all.
The two had just finished speaking when they heard the noise of a carriage at the door, and Wang Xiangxiang said excitedly, "The fabric has arrived."
The two hurried outside, and sure enough, the fabric had arrived.
Xiaoxiao directed the unloading of materials into the room, then loaded the batch of underwear onto the horse carriage, which then headed back to the county town.
After the carriage had gone, Xiaoxiao and Wang Xiangxiang walked inside the house, with Wang Xiangxiang saying as they walked, "Xiaoxiao, can we have a few more styles for that nightgown?"
"I’m planning to host a gathering in a few days, inviting the town’s young ladies and young masters, and at that time, we’ll promote our nightgowns."
"..." Was she planning a product launch? Wang Xiangxiang was indeed very savvy, "Okay, in a few days I’ll go to the county town and discuss new styles with your family’s tailor."
Xiaoxiao regretted that she had not studied fashion design; every time she had to create a style, she could not draw it herself and had to verbally explain to the tailor, making changes and adjustments during the process until a sample was finally produced.
"Alright then, it’s settled."
"Sister Wang, you came with Fufu this time, can you stay for a few days?"
"Sure, we’ll stay for a few days if Fufu likes it."
"Then you and Xiaoqiu can stay together." Xiaoxiao thought for a moment; besides Yang Qiu’s room, there really was no suitable place for them to stay. Their own house was just too small, but it would be better once the new house was built.
"Alright, anywhere is fine, I’m not picky."
"Good, once my house is built, we will have a place, and then I can prepare a guest room for you."
"Your family is building a house?" Wang Xiangxiang knew that sooner or later Xiaoxiao would have to build a house, but she didn’t expect it so soon; she thought Xiaoxiao would spend that silver on the pond.
Seeing Wang Xiangxiang’s surprised expression, Xiaoxiao continued, "See that patch of wasteland at the entrance of the village? I bought it."
This statement shocked Wang Xiangxiang even more; it was quite a large piece of land. She then gave Xiaoxiao a thumbs up, "Xiaoxiao, you’re this—really impressive."
"Hehe." Xiaoxiao laughed and then went on to say, "Sister Wang, come over to my place for lunch at noon."
"No need, Li Fugui will have cooked, and we’ll eat here."
"..." Why did Wang Xiangxiang love Li Fugui’s cooking so much? Could it be that hers wasn’t as good as Li Fugui’s? For all these days she hadn’t tried Li Fugui’s dishes, so she might as well take this opportunity to taste them.