Chapter 251

Meanwhile, Deng Qiyue's Nanbei General Store had been moved to the spot farthest from the main entrance. Aside from leaving a clear path leading to the second and third floors of Haitang Creek, every other inch of space was utilized to display the goods of the Nanbei General Store. Even the shelves and ornaments in front of Taoli Studio, as well as the golden toad on the table at Zhiwei Pavilion, could be sold at any moment if someone was willing to pay a high price. Furthermore, the inventory of the Nanbei General Store was now categorized and arranged according to its use. Items that were edible were grouped together, while non-edible goods were placed elsewhere. For instance, teas from various regions were kept in a separately partitioned private room, with dedicated staff assigned to introduce the characteristics of each tea to the guests. Valuables were separated from other practical goods and placed in their own private room. While other items might not warrant a room of their own, they were arranged according to similar or complementary categories. In short, the Nanbei General Store no longer suffered from the chaotic, haphazard arrangement of the past.