A lot of people came, yet after an entire day, Shu Yu still couldn't find anyone suitable.
These shopkeepers were indeed as she had imagined, coming from various large establishments, experienced and composed.
But precisely because of this, they tended to be somewhat arrogant. Shu Yu's shop wasn't small, and she was a county magistrate, yet she was also a young, unmarried lady, not even a native of Changjin Prefecture, with only a superficial understanding of it.
Therefore, they considered themselves seasoned and believed Shu Yu should heed their opinions more, leading them, when facing Shu Yu, to speak eloquently. While their attitude was respectful, there was an underlying sense of distrust in her ability to make the shop flourish.
Of course, they were all old foxes, and such sentiments wouldn't be blatantly expressed. If Shu Yu hadn't seen through it, a common person might indeed be fooled.
For instance, take Lu Sanzhu, who ultimately found a reason to run to the prefecture.
