The two sisters-in-law, not well-versed in the doll business, immediately retreated to the back, volunteering to cook for everyone. The other took charge of minding the children, fearing they might disrupt the guests.
Du Chunzhi was satisfied with this arrangement. After observing them for a few more days, she completely handed over the shop to her two brothers-in-law.
Du Chunzhi was not in a rush. One must observe a person’s character over time; a few days were not enough to grant full trust. Ability, too, must be gauged gradually. In a single shop, with two households involved, the true colors would reveal themselves within two or three months.
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