Seeing how many shops they'd acquired, Jin Qianqian's staff grew restless.
To them, this was a golden opportunity. More accountants and shopkeepers might be chosen from their ranks.
Liu Qingmei, the internal housekeeper, once again came before Jin Qianqian, trying to suppress a smile.
"Looks like you're being showered with compliments again," Lichun said with a laugh. Her hands remained busy, swiftly pinning up Jin Qianqian's hair.
Liu Qingmei made no attempt to hide it. "They want me to put in a good word for them with you, Madam, to see if they can secure a position. They've been praising my unremarkable looks to the high heavens."
"I know they all have an agenda, but who doesn't enjoy a few compliments?"
Jin Qianqian picked up a hairpin, fastened it in her hair, and glanced in the mirror. "Tell them not to worry about it for now. They should just focus on following the shopkeepers and learning as much as they can. When the time comes, I won't forget them."
