Finally, she had some free time. Qiao Mai noticed that Shopkeeper Niu's accommodation and the storefront were getting cramped. They needed to expand their operations. So, she had the neighboring store connected and had the Broker Center handle the renovation.
The front canopy was also widened, and she hired three more assistants.
She left all these matters to Shopkeeper Niu without interfering. When business was booming, they naturally needed more staff. Two assistants had to manage sales and inventory, and it was exhausting work.
Even if she gave them a raise, prolonged work hours could lead to illness.
Due to the increased staff, she taught them skills such as making candied chestnuts, roasted peanuts, roasted melon seeds, sugar-coated haws, and juice squeezing.
Even when she wasn't around, people could enjoy a refreshing cold drink in front of her store.
