Feng Bo had worked at Chang Family Store for several years, had learned a bit of the trade and even how to keep accounts. He requested a promotion to steward, to second or third shopkeeper, but was rejected time and again. After listening to his family's advice for a long time, Feng Bo thought it over, returned to the store, and once again asked for a promotion to steward or shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper conveyed his request to Landlord Chang.
"How has he been performing? How well has he learned?" Landlord Chang asked.
After some consideration, given that he was Pei Qin's cousin, the shopkeeper replied cautiously, "He has indeed learned a thing or two, but he still needs a few more years of experience to really be effective."
Essentially, he wasn't very dedicated to learning and had high standards and expectations.
Landlord Chang thought for a moment, "If he doesn't want to work at this store anymore, ask him if he'd prefer to go to the rice shop or the furniture store."
