The mistress just wanted to be bad, but she took off after being replaced

In a corner of the bookstore, there is a small corner with high-quality pencils, brushes and paper, all for the convenience of readers who love literature.

These pencils are more than just writing tools; they carry the mark of history.

Ever since the wise princess of the Garo Empire promoted it to the people, this easy-to-carry writing tool has quickly spread to thousands of households.

Although it is not suitable for formal documents because its writing can be easily erased, it is an indispensable good partner in daily practice.

Xinhua Bookstore has carefully considered this point, so before the competition, each participant will be provided with a pencil for them to get familiar with the feel. When it comes to the formal dictation session, they will be replaced with more solemn brushes to show respect for words and culture.

This activity of the bookstore is not only open to all those who love reading for free, but also has far-reaching significance.

Pei Yu stood in the middle of the bookstore, his warm face looked particularly charming under the soft light.

The question he raised actually contains a deep thought about the dissemination of knowledge and cultural inheritance: "Can you imagine what extraordinary impact these articles will have?"

Sheng Junwei responded in a leisurely tone, and every word she said seemed so calm and measured: "For those with ordinary handwriting, we will carefully bind them and make them available for others to borrow. This not only saves the cost of purchasing books, but also reduces the wear and tear of books caused by frequent reading. As for those works with neat handwriting, we may frame them and hang them up to add a touch of art to the bookstore, so that people can be touched while browsing. Or we may use them as rewards to encourage future readers to show more outstanding talents in the competition."

"This approach is undoubtedly a great encouragement to readers and inspires their enthusiasm for continuous progress. As time goes by, the name of Xinhua Bookstore will surely spread far and wide through word of mouth, attracting more talented people to stop by. This will not only promote the business of the bookstore, but also truly reflect its value as a cultural disseminator."

However, Pei Yu's smile seemed to freeze for a moment at this moment, and he felt mixed emotions.

He originally wanted to show the results of his careful consideration in front of Sheng Junwei, but he didn't expect that she had already seen through everything, which made his little sense of accomplishment a little lonely.

But soon, he smiled even brighter because of this understanding.

But this joy did not last long, and his thoughts were instantly replaced by bitterness.

Pei Yu realized that his seemingly ordinary wife could understand and support him with such a delicate mind, which was in stark contrast to the soul mate he longed for deep in his heart.

She was questioning him angrily because of some of his decisions, ignoring her dedication and hard work behind the scenes.

"The bookstore's transformation has indeed encountered temporary financial pressure, but there is no such thing as overnight success in this world. The so-called losses now are nothing more than our investment in purchasing new books."

Pei Yu's eyes were firm. "Books are carriers of knowledge. As long as they can find the right readers, losses will naturally turn into profits as sales increase. Moreover, we have a stable membership income. We have earned hundreds of taels of silver in the first month, and the potential for future growth is immeasurable. It will only take time for this deficit to be filled and turn into a profit."

Faced with the doubts, he felt a little helpless and couldn't help asking, "Do you think I will continue to lose money like this?"

The original intention of opening this bookstore was not for huge financial returns, but out of love and inheritance of culture. Even in the face of difficulties, he never wavered in this belief.

Sheng Junwei looked at Pei Yu's puzzled expression and smiled gently: "What is the situation? There will be an answer soon. Why rush to guess now?"

Her abilities are extraordinary, but they are rarely displayed in daily life and are only used at critical moments.

Of course, the situation might be different if the other party was willing to provide sufficient support.

Unfortunately, Pei Yu did not fully understand Sheng Junwei's meaning this time. He just nodded suddenly and said, "You are right. We will know the result in a few more days."

For him, even if there were more losses, compared with the thousands of taels of silver he had invested in the bookstore before, the current expenses were just insignificant paper and pen costs, and the daily consumption was only a few taels of silver. He could still bear it with ease.

On this road of cultural communication, he firmly believes that time will prove everything.

The confidence he concealed from Sheng Junwei was warm and unobtrusive, only because she had once responded to his unconventional plan with a trusting smile, and that approval melted the last trace of hesitation in his heart.

So even if this path didn't allow him to accumulate wealth quickly, he was sure that at least the frowns he'd been frowning on during those days of losses would be smoothed out.

Facts have proved that once Pei Yu's inexplicable confidence is tapped, hope will continue to flow.

Xinhua Bookstore, this three-story palace of knowledge, originally had forests of bookshelves stacked on the first and second floors, while the third floor was a relatively private space, only for the owner to meet guests and for distinguished guests to take a rest.

After Pei Yu took over the bookstore, his first move was to change the traditional layout. He resolutely ordered the removal of all the closely packed, dull and depressing bookshelves on the second floor, and instead transformed the second and third floors into an open reading and academic exchange area.

However, the space on the third floor still remains mysterious and the door is tightly closed.

In this undisclosed area, except for a private room reserved for someone, the rest of the space was cleverly divided into independent reading compartments. This was a brilliant plan that Pei Yu had been planning for a long time.

In the future, these cubicles will become prizes for knowledge competitions, rewarding those students who excel in their studies, allowing them to study quietly in this small space, away from the hustle and bustle of the first and second floors.

Going up to the third floor is not only a symbol of status, but also a kind of spiritual honor. No matter you are wealthy and willing to spend a lot of money in exchange for a quiet place, or you are well-educated and have won this honor with your wisdom and diligence, you can find a sense of belonging here.

After the reform, although the long queues in front of Xinhua Bookstore are no longer seen, the scene inside the store has become more vibrant.

Many visitors in the past were attracted only by the free refreshments, and the books in their hands were more of a decoration, while their eyes were always wandering among the hustle and bustle.

Especially those idle people wandering in the streets and alleys, their purpose of coming here seems to be more to kill time and get free food, and sometimes they even quietly take away a few pages of books.

True book lovers often miss out on encountering precious knowledge because of the noise and casualness. The reading atmosphere in such an environment seems particularly impetuous and utilitarian.