Chapter 594: Good Luck and Good Fortune for the Opening
Chapter 594: Good Luck and Good Fortune for the Opening
The lottery table is set at the front end of the entire Yingtian Commercial Bank, at the corner where two streets intersect.
Due to the special circumstances, the huge lottery table even took up half of the street.
The goal is to leave more space in the square in front to accommodate as many people as possible.
This was a plan proposed by the Yingtian Prefecture Government. After all, they were also worried that it would be difficult to shirk responsibility if something really happened.
The layout of the platform was extremely simple, with a red carpet on the floor and a huge wooden board on the platform, also covered with red cloth with large gold-painted characters written on it.
"Shop and get a house for free. Live in Zhongzheng Street tomorrow."
Even though it was not the first time he had seen this slogan,
Still feels simple, straightforward and full of temptation.
This simplicity can directly arouse people's inner desires.
Li Zhigang's family was well-off and he was not very interested in the house on Zhongzheng Street.
But his subordinates and colleagues, who had seen the slogan, came to ask,
Questions like whether there is any inside information or whether the appointment has been made internally.
Obviously planning to give it a try.
Li Zhigang always patiently told them that internal appointment was a slap in the face.
Such a big business, behind it are the imperial court and the rich and powerful.
Don't break the rules for such a small amount of money.
At this moment, Li Zhigang turned his head and looked around. Most of the officials who followed him were staring blankly upwards, their eyes full of envy.
Lu Yunyi also noticed this scene, looked at them and said:
"When the time comes, you can spend a penny to buy something, maybe you can win a prize."
The officials nodded repeatedly, obviously having made up their minds.
Lu Yunyi looked at the podium. Apart from the slogan, the rest of the layout was simple and crude.
All the prizes that can be displayed are already on the stage.
The table was full, especially the gold and silver.
Just exposed like that, exuding a strong smell of money.
Lu Yunyi was not worried about being robbed.
Although thieves are greedy, they are not stupid.
If you don't give face to the court in such a situation, you will be dead soon.
What's more, Jingzhao Prefecture also posted two notices with black text on a red background, similar to couplets, on both sides of the platform.
But what was written on it was not very elegant.
"Those who are treacherous, cunning, or looking for trouble will all be exiled."
"Those who maliciously rob or cause riots will be beheaded."
The two writing styles were placed together, and Lu Yunyi felt it was awkward no matter how he looked at them.
But for the sake of safety, we can't care so much, as long as we can achieve good results.
Lu Yunyi turned around and looked at Li Zhigang:
"Have the people from the dental office come? If someone wins the jackpot, they have to hand it over on the stage.
Let everyone see that our Yingtian Company has no requests."
"Reporting to the lord, we have sent someone and he stayed in the inn yesterday." Li Zhigang nodded and replied.
Lu Yunyi nodded, walked quickly to the huge lottery box, looked it up and down, and said in a deep voice:
"The Jingzhao Prefecture will send an old constable to watch over here.
There are some thieves in Yingtian City who are very skilled. We must prevent them from playing tricks."
"Don't worry, sir. I have also asked a surveyor with excellent eyesight to come over.
He’ll be watching.”
Lu Yunyi had no worries about Li Zhigang's ability to do things, and nodded slightly.
Then he reached into the lottery box and grabbed a small ball at random.
It was a round ball of paper beautifully wrapped.
Lu Yunyi slowly opened it.
Li Zhigang moved closer, and a feeling of nervousness and anticipation began to spread.
With the "click" sound of the paper unfolding, the paper ball opened and everyone was stunned.
The breeze blew gently, ruffling the hair of many people present.
Lu Yunyi's pupils dilated slightly and he stared blankly at the note in his hand.
He turned to look at Li Zhigang and asked:
"What the hell are you doing?"
Li Zhigang swallowed his saliva, with a look of astonishment and innocence on his face.
"Sir, I don't have that ability."
The two looked at each other blankly, then looked at the note in their hands.
[Special Prize: A set of three-story house in Yingtian.]
[You will start an unparalleled journey to the top, and every step in the future will be full of surprises.]
[Yingtian Commercial Bank congratulates you on your glorious ascent to the top, and may your life be filled with flowers from now on.]
The eye-catching large characters caught their eyes and made them stand still.
After a while, Li Zhigang came to his senses, reached into the box, grabbed a ball, and quickly opened it.
[Consolation Prize: One bag of one pound of sugar]
[May the little happiness in life always be with us, and may setbacks become the cornerstone of our growth.]
[Yingtian Commercial Bank always stands by you, and the future is promising.]
Li Zhigang was a little unwilling to give up, so he caught another one, but it was still a consolation prize.
He wanted to grab it again, but Lu Yunyi held him back, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.
"It seems that I am going to get lucky."
"Sir, this. This."
Li Zhigang opened his eyes wide and stammered, unable to speak.
Just grab it casually.
The special prize is in hand?
Li Zhigang was a little dazed. Although he had long known that there were differences between people,
But today's experience had a greater impact on him than the disparity in their status.
If your official position is not high enough, you can work hard to get promoted and fight for it desperately.
But now, how can we compare to God’s blessing?
More and more people noticed something strange happening here and started looking over.
The two adults just stood there, not knowing what was going on.
"Okay, I'm going to put the special prize back. Let's see who will be as lucky as me today."
Lu Yunyi carefully rewrapped the note.
Only when it is exactly the same as it was before it was opened and feels no different to the touch, will you throw the paper ball back into the box.
"Sir, I admire you."
Li Zhigang bowed and saluted. This time he was really convinced.
"Maybe I was just too unlucky recently, so this is my luck. Don't worry about it."
Lu Yunyi waved his hands, but everyone could see the smugness on his face.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is already morning. Although it is just dawn,
But the entire Fudong Street and the Jewelry Gallery were already crowded with people.
When people saw this "monster" standing in Yingtian City,
I stood there in a daze, feeling an indescribable shock.
They had also seen huge buildings, and the four-sided city gates were even bigger than this.
But that feeling of oppression was far less than that of Yingtian Commercial Bank in front of him.
The sound of sucking in cold air sounded one after another.
However, just after the hour of Chen, crowds of people on the two streets began to gather and rush towards Yingtian Commercial Bank.
The isolation belt set up yesterday played a big role.
If the common people want to reach the gate of the business, they need to go around and around.
The distance is at least several times as long as Fudong Street, which made many people burst into cursing.
At the same time, at several entrances,
The officials shouted loudly with their trumpets, saying things like beheading, confiscating property, and exiling. This made many hidden thieves retreat quietly.
The government office has already spread the word.
If they still don't know what's good for them, they'll be courting their own death.
Especially the chancellor Feng Kezhao was sitting at the most important entrance to Fudong Street.
He personally supervised the numerous common people, merchants, and dignitaries queuing up to enter.
The atmosphere at the scene was a little depressing for a moment.
However, not long after, in less than half an hour, more and more people flocked to Yingtian Commercial Bank, and the dignitaries in the city also arrived one after another.
Li Zhigang stood at the door. Seeing that almost everyone had arrived, he waved his hand vigorously:
"Play music, play music, be happy and cheerful, today is a happy day!"
After receiving the order, the ceremonial band that had been prepared began to beat the gongs and drums.
The cheerful voices spread outward, dispelling the solemnity in front of the business.
Many ordinary people and wealthy businessmen also began to whisper to each other.
The focus of everyone's attention was completely different. The people's eyes were all focused on the huge lottery platform.
Seeing the prizes and lottery boxes above, he seemed eager to try, while tightly grasping the money hidden on his body.
One penny of silver is not much, but for ordinary people, it is equivalent to half a month's wages.
This time I came to buy some practical items while there was a discount.
Many merchants looked solemn, their eyes lingered on the tall commercial buildings and carefully observed the layout of the venue.
Zhou Song, the shopkeeper of Xinchen Trading Company, and two of his friends arrived at the open space in front of the trading company early.
"Brother Zhou, you have worked with Lord Lu before, have you ever heard any inside information?
Who arranged this business? It's so touching, but I don't know what it looks like inside. "A slightly fat shopkeeper smiled and said.
Zhou Song looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "The arrangement of the business should be the responsibility of the Ministry of Industry, and the executor is Mr. Li, the head of the Ministry of Industry.
It's the thin man standing at the door."
The two looked in the direction he pointed.
At first glance, I saw the thin figure who was holding documents, shouting constantly, and looked very busy.
"There are so many hidden talents in the imperial court. We have been doing business all our lives, but we have never come up with such an idea."
Zhou Song smiled and shook his head slowly:
"'Buy a house and get a house for free' is just a phrase that
Yingtian Commercial Bank can say it, but we can't. We can't even get past the Beijing government.
If someone accuses us of spreading lies and misleading the people, we will be punished at least for our crimes.”
The two nodded in agreement.
At this time, the fatter merchant nudged Zhou Song:
"Brother Zhou, do you think that is Wang, the Director of the Ministry of Revenue?"
Zhou Song looked over, raised his eyebrows, and nodded repeatedly: "It's Master Wang, and next to him are his wife and children."
"Shall we go over and pay our respects?"
Zhou Song shook his head: "Don't waste your time. Today is not a day off.
Most of those who can come out are on official business, so let's not make ourselves unhappy."
"That's right. It's easier to follow Brother Zhou. It's orderly and you won't make mistakes. It's always more nervous to follow others."
Zhou Song pursed his lips and smiled.
His eyes quickly fell on the lottery platform.
I saw a young figure appear there.
"Master Lu is here"
Zhou Song reminded the two, and they both looked over.
On the high platform, Lu Yunyi stood behind two huge copper trumpets.
Looking at the huge crowds of people at the door, he raised his eyebrows.
People arrived earlier and faster than he expected.
The store originally planned to open around eight o'clock, but now it seems that we can't wait until then.
Taking a deep breath, Lu Yunyi cleared his throat and said in a deep voice:
"Hey Hey hey"
The dull sound spread out through the copper horn, and wherever it went, the noise gradually subsided.
“Fellow villagers of Yingtian! Distinguished guests from all over the world!!”
Lu Yunyi's voice was loud and his passionate tone instantly penetrated the hustle and bustle of the morning.
Everyone turned their eyes to him.
"Today, Yingtian Commercial Bank,
Just like the rising sun, with its brilliant light, it has opened grandly on our Yingtian land!"
He looked at the densely packed crowd below the stage with sharp eyes, and raised his hand to point at the lottery table filled with prizes.
"Look everyone,
The golden gold, the white silver, and the spacious and magnificent house!
These are not just casual remarks made by the business.
But these are real and generous prizes that you can take home!
As long as you shop in our store and spend a penny, you will have a chance to win a prize!
Yingtian Commercial Bank has just started, and we hope that you will take good care of us in the future.
The rich support the audience with money, the poor support the audience with their presence.
As long as you come, Yingtian Trading Company will warmly welcome you!"
"Snap, snap, snap, snap!"
Li Zhigang clapped his hands quickly, and at the same time, looking at the many officials busy at work, he scolded:
“Clap your hands!”
The sound of applause rang out one after another, and some merchants who knew Lu Yunyi also took the lead in applauding.
Soon, warm applause broke out at the entrance of Yingtian Commercial Bank.
Lu Yunyi stood at the top, pressed his hands, and shouted loudly:
"The sincerity and benefits that the company has given to everyone, folks present, do you think the prizes are attractive enough? Are they good?"
There was an instant thunderous cheer from the audience.
"Good!" "Great!"
Shouts like these were heard one after another, many people waved their arms excitedly, and children showed their white teeth happily.
Lu Yunyi continued to shout with a smile:
"Our Yingtian Commercial Bank is more than just a place to buy and sell things!
We will set up exclusive discount days every month in the future.
Whether you want to buy rice, flour, grain and oil for your family's daily consumption, or want to add some beautiful clothes or exquisite gadgets, there are great discounts for everything!
As for the date, how about setting the discount date on the same day from now on?"
"Okay!" The response from the crowd was deafening.
"Does anyone know why? Why is the discount day set on one day?"
Lu Yunyi quickly scanned the audience, taking in each face quickly while trying hard to memorize them.
The audience immediately started talking at once, with a wide variety of answers.
Zhou Song, the owner of Xinchen Trading Company, saw the right opportunity, stood on tiptoe, and shouted:
“Because it opens on the 1st!”
Lu Yunyi's eyes swept over and soon landed on Zhou Song, slightly surprised.
The two people beside Zhou Song widened their eyes when they saw him doing this.
As the news spread, the people present quickly reached a consensus and said that the store would open on the first day.
At this time, Lu Yunyi smiled and said, as if he was whispering to someone:
“I’ll tell you a secret. Because wages and salaries are paid at the end of the month, everyone has money in their pockets at the beginning of the month.
If we schedule it in the middle of the month, we are both so poor that we won’t be willing to spend the money.”
"Wow—"
There was a burst of laughter in the field.
Many workers scratched their heads and started laughing.
You know what, I just got paid yesterday, otherwise I wouldn’t be here today.
Zhou Song stared blankly at the stage, frowning.
He looked around and found that most people had smiles of sudden enlightenment on their faces, and it was obvious that they had all been paid.
In this way, a simple but extremely effective propaganda was formed.
After you get paid, it’s discount day and you can come and buy cheap things.
"OMG."
Zhou Song had been in the business world for thirty years, but this was the first time he had seen such a publicity method, telling everyone so openly.
As for the effect, he knew without thinking that it would be very good.
Lu Yunyi stood at the head and asked again:
"Everyone, do you know where our company's goods come from?"
Everyone present showed puzzled expressions. Although some people didn't know what was going on, their eyes lit up.
“The fruits and vegetables all come from villages near the eight counties of Yingtian.
They are all grown by the hard work of people like you and me.
On weekdays, you can only keep it at home and eat it yourself, even if you get tired of it!
But now, the situation is different.
The business brought them to Yingtian City to sell.
You can eat fresh fruits and vegetables, and people in villages everywhere can get silver and money.
This is a good thing and a kind act!
If a business sells one more melon, maybe a child will get an extra pair of shoes or learn one more word.
If we sell more vegetables, people will have one more piece of clothing.
You and I are both common people. Do we want to live a good life?"
"Think!" everyone shouted at the top of their lungs.
Lu Yunyi changed his previous excitement and became playful:
"You can't buy more even if you want to. These are all carefully selected fine products.
You have to give some chances to those who are queuing up behind you, otherwise you will all buy out and the company will be criticized."
"Hahahahahaha." Another burst of laughter broke out at the scene.
Lu Yunyi looked at the excited crowd, took a deep breath, and announced loudly:
"Okay, enough talking.
Now, Yingtian Commercial Bank is open to welcome customers in advance!"
"Boom!"
A huge drumbeat suddenly sounded, and the many guards standing at the door, wearing redwood uniforms, shouted in unison:
"Open the door, welcome, distinguished guest——"
As soon as he finished speaking, the gongs and drums of the ceremonial band sounded, the door of the business slowly opened, and a warm breath with a faint scent of incense wafted in.
The bright scene inside was revealed to everyone for the first time, causing countless people to stand on tiptoe to look.
Lu Yunyi looked at the crowd rushing in and shouted again:
“Don’t be in a hurry, enter the store in an orderly manner and take your time to choose.
If you have any questions or suggestions,
Just tell the store clerks or manager, we will take it seriously and resolve it immediately!
Everyone must pay attention to safety when entering the store, and don't squeeze or bump into others!
The government office issued a strict order.
No crowding, no sneaking, no intentional trouble,
If you go shopping and lose your head, it would be a waste of money.”
"By the way, don't forget to take your shopping receipts. You can use them to enter the lottery!!"
(End of this chapter)