Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 68 Skillful Handling

Faced with the problem of her shop being maliciously suppressed by competitors, Su Jinxiu remained calm. She first sent people to investigate the competitors' strategies and weaknesses in detail, and at the same time, she personally communicated with the shop owners and employees to understand the specific business situation.

After some investigation, Su Jinxiu discovered that her competitors were mainly trying to steal customers by lowering prices and spreading rumors. She decided to take countermeasures: on the one hand, she launched a series of special products and promotional activities to attract customers; on the other hand, she clarified the rumors through various channels and restored the shop's reputation.

"We need to have an advantage not only in price, but also in service and quality," Su Jinxiu said to the shopkeeper.

Under Su Jinxiu's meticulous planning, the shop's business gradually improved.

Meanwhile, Su Jinxiu didn't completely condemn the distant relative who made the mistake in the accounting department. She assigned him a new task: to learn management from an experienced steward, and set a strict evaluation period.

"This is your last chance. Make the most of it and prove your worth." Su Jinxiu's words were both stern and filled with expectation.

The relative was deeply grateful and reformed himself, working hard from then on.

In dealing with kitchen purchases and the concubines' disputes over jewelry, Su Jinxiu established new rules and regulations. She required multiple people to supervise the purchases to ensure price transparency and reliable quality; she also set clear standards for the distribution of the household's finances to prevent similar disputes from happening again.

After the ancestral worship ceremony at the Marquis's residence, Su Jinxiu set about reorganizing the personnel management within the mansion. She reassessed and reassigned the servants' tasks, allowing everyone to utilize their strengths and improve work efficiency.

"Everyone should do their job well and fulfill their duties. The Marquis's mansion will not let down those who work diligently." Su Jinxiu's words inspired every servant.

However, one problem after another arose. One of the Marquis's estates was struck by a natural disaster, causing extensive damage to crops and plunging the tenant farmers into hardship.

Upon learning of this, Su Jinxiu immediately decided to take out grain and supplies from the Marquis's mansion's treasury to provide relief.

"First, help the tenant farmers get through this difficult time, and then organize them for post-disaster reconstruction," Su Jinxiu said.

Under Su Jinxiu's arrangement, the Marquis's mansion not only helped the tenant farmers solve their food and clothing problems, but also provided them with seeds and farming tools, and guided them to resume farming.

At this time, an old steward of the Marquis's mansion, due to his advanced age, proposed to retire and return to his hometown.

Su Jinxiu personally saw him off and presented him with generous rewards.

"You have worked hard for the Marquis's mansion your whole life, this is the Marquis's mansion's way of expressing its gratitude to you." Su Jinxiu's respect deeply moved the old steward.

Thanks to Su Jinxiu's wisdom and hard work, the various affairs of the Marquis's mansion became smoother and smoother, and the atmosphere in the mansion became more and more harmonious.

But at this time, a new policy of the imperial court was introduced, which affected the Marquis's estate.

"What should we do?" Everyone was filled with worry again.

Su Jinxiu remained calm and composed: "Don't panic, everyone. Let's take a look at the specific details of the policy first, and then we'll think of a solution."

After careful study, Su Jinxiu discovered that although the policy had disadvantages, there were also opportunities to exploit it.

She decided to adjust the Hou family's industrial structure and explore new business areas to adapt to the changes in the imperial court's policies.

During this process, Su Jinxiu encountered many difficulties and obstacles, but she overcame them one by one with her firm belief and extraordinary wisdom.

Finally, the Marquis's mansion not only did not suffer under the new policy, but also found new opportunities for development.

Just as Su Jinxiu was filled with confidence for the future of the Marquis's mansion, a mysterious letter was delivered to her...