"Excuse me, are you here for the shop manager position?" A woman approached Zhou Yan. He looked at her with a hint of surprise, finding her quite good-looking.
"Yes, please place your documents here." Zhou Yan glanced at her casually. No matter how attractive these women were, they couldn't compare to Diao Chan and the others. She was just alright.
"My name is Wang Xue. I've managed two shops before and have extensive experience. I hope you'll consider me favorably," Wang Xue replied.
Zhou Yan reviewed her application. She had no prior negative records and had experience managing two shops. However, when he saw the names of those two establishments, he was surprised. Weren't those the same shops he had recently purchased?
What a coincidence!
Even more so, both shops she had managed were up for sale.
This...
Of course, it wasn't her fault. The first shop was sold because the old owner was getting old and extremely stingy.
The second shop's owner sold it to invest heavily in his own territory, which required substantial funds.
"Do you know which of my shops you were working at previously?" Zhou Yan asked.
"I haven't visited any of your shops, so how would I know?" Wang Xue was puzzled by his question.
"It's the one you just left. I've already bought it. I haven't renamed it yet, but I will soon," Zhou Yan replied.
"What a coincidence." Wang Xue was astonished. She then looked at Zhou Yan again. "You're the boss!"
The others were equally surprised. They hadn't expected the boss himself to be present for the recruitment.
Given the attractive terms they were offered, they had assumed it was a large, established business. They never imagined it would be a newly opened shop, and that the boss would be personally involved in hiring.
They didn't know what to say.
"Is there a problem?" Zhou Yan asked.
"No problem." They were merely curious, but a sense of unease about Zhou Yan's shop began to creep in.
"You're hired, but there's a one-month probation period. If your performance isn't up to par, you'll be replaced," Zhou Yan stated.
"Understood," Wang Xue replied.
They all decided to see the situation for themselves, especially since the offered conditions were truly exceptional.
Subsequently, Zhou Yan hired about fifty more people. He then addressed them, "Everyone, please follow me to the shop. Your probation period is one month. After a month, if you meet the requirements, we'll sign formal contracts. Your wages during the probation period will be paid at the normal rate."
The accepted candidates were overjoyed and followed Zhou Yan to the shop.
By the time Zhou Yan returned to the shop, many people were already present. Upon seeing him, they greeted him, "Greetings, Lord."
"Mm-hmm." Zhou Yan led the other women inside.
The interior had been completely renovated. The décor was simple, with various options available to choose from for direct customization.
Of course, each item required a different amount of spirit currency.
Jin Sanyi had personally overseen the renovation. With his capabilities, he ensured the shop was decorated to the highest standards, exuding an air of exclusivity and sophistication that immediately impressed visitors.
The women behind Zhou Yan were stunned by the renovation. They were not newcomers and had worked as sales assistants in many places. They could immediately tell that this was top-tier, high-end décor, and incredibly expensive.
They were surprised that Zhou Yan's shop, despite being new, was willing to invest so much in its renovation. They were curious about his family background.
Wang Xue, in particular, almost thought she had come to the wrong place. The difference between this shop and her previous ones was like night and day.
Based on their keen eyes, they estimated that this renovation alone must have cost at least a billion.
"Lord, why did you personally handle the recruitment? You could have left that to us," Jin Sanyi quickly stepped forward to say.
"It's fine. I've hired about fifty people. If that's not enough, you can arrange for more recruitment yourself," Zhou Yan said.
"Rest assured, I'll take care of everything here. All subsequent matters will be handled by me," Jin Sanyi replied.
"Alright," Zhou Yan nodded and continued, "I won't be here often. From now on, everything will be entrusted to him. His name is Jin Sanyi, and he is my steward."
Zhou Yan casually fabricated an identity for Jin Sanyi.
"Yes, Boss." The women quickly responded.
Seeing such a luxurious environment, the women were all delighted. Such an upscale setting was sure to attract many customers.
"Lord, can we start stocking the items?" Jin Sanyi asked.
"Yes," Zhou Yan replied.
Then, Jin Sanyi nodded to a group of men in black attire. They began to arrange various goods, taking specialized selling items from a treasure room and placing them on the shelves.
The other women eagerly looked at the shelves and discovered that the lowest-tier items were White-grade. There wasn't a single item below Bronze.
"Are they aiming for a high-end market?"
The women continued to examine the items, growing more astonished and shocked with each passing moment.
There were so many items, so comprehensive, and their attributes were so excellent.
As seasoned sales assistants, they were well-versed in every kind of item and naturally understood what these pieces of equipment meant to others.
"Good heavens, these are all luck-enhancing equipment, ranging from Silver to Diamond quality!"
"And these materials! There are so many types, and I haven't even seen some of them before."
"Wow, look at this! There's also information about recycling all sorts of damaged equipment, regardless of quality or quantity."
"And they recycle all kinds of high-grade materials, blueprints, items, and buildings..."
"There are so many skill books! Oh my, and so many S-grade skill books..."
They were increasingly amazed as they moved from the first floor to the sixth floor. Every level was filled with a vast array of items, diverse in variety and high in quality. Many of them were things they had never even encountered.
Moreover, many items were extremely valuable and were traded through bartering.
They were confident that buyers would do everything they could to acquire these items once they saw them.
There were also many precious items, rare materials, and especially the recycling services, which were astonishing.
"This... they are so wealthy." They looked at Zhou Yan in shock, unable to comprehend which powerful family he belonged to, how he could be so influential, so wealthy, and so capable.
Based on their understanding of these items, they could already envision how popular this shop would become in the future.
They finally understood why the company was offering them such high salaries; it was because the shop was so high-end.
Everyone was filled with excitement. If they wanted to work here, they would have to strive hard, or they would be eliminated by others.
Wang Xue, too, was very happy. This was her opportunity, and she was determined to manage the shop diligently to earn the boss's respect and prove her capabilities.
Seeing that the shop was almost ready, Zhou Yan went outside and changed the shop's name.
After some thought, Zhou Yan decided to name the shop "Lingxiao Treasure Hall."
Lingxiao Treasure Hall: ...