My Dear Wife, Please Be Gentle!-Chapter 1205 - 1211: Harmful to a Significant Degree

Upon entering Duo Meifang, only Big Sister and Almond were in the shop.

Both looked listless, but they perked up the moment they saw Qiao Duo’er.

"Sister Duo’er, how come you’re out?" Big Sister asked with a smile plastered across her face.

Qiao Duo’er rolled her eyes dismissively, "If I don’t come, this store will soon have to close its doors for good."

"We were afraid that it would be too much for you. Brother Ah Hong also said that even without Duo Meifang, he could still ensure you have a comfortable life."

Big Sister looked apologetically at Tan Zhenghong, at this point she had to fend for herself.

She had gone to him for a consultation when the competition first started across the street; it was he who suggested they hold their fire for the time being.

That decision led to the business across the street booming, while Duo Meifang sometimes didn’t even see a single customer in a day.

At this rate, Duo Meifang was indeed close to shutting down.

"How long will our funds last?" asked Qiao Duo’er.

Almond hurriedly presented the account book to Duo’er, "The other branches are in crisis too. Even if we halt both the Embroidery Room and the production of beauty products, we would last only about half a year."

Just keeping the doors open meant constant expenses.

"Keep everything running as usual; I’ll write up a few skin care recipes later. You guys rush to make them and send some to my house—I need them urgently."

Qiao Duo’er instructed.

She had already thought of a solution, one that would not only revitalize Duo Meifang but also give Prince Liang a taste of his own medicine.

Big Sister immediately responded, "We will make sure to accomplish whatever task you set for us."

After flipping through the account book some more, Duo’er continued, "In the next few days, liquidate the stock at a discount, but don’t sell at a loss; handle the rest however you need to—these items won’t be of use in the future."

In her previous life, she had treasured her own skin dearly, so she remembered plenty of formulas.

Had it not been for a series of recent events and their failure to update Duo Meifang’s products on time, how could Prince Liang have succeeded so smoothly?

Big Sister’s mind raced with ideas. Selling at half price would prevent a loss, allowing for various promotional techniques.

Such as ’buy one, get one free,’ ’spend more, save more,’ ’gift coupons for new products...’

Once word got out, Duo Meifang’s loyal customers would surely flock to the store.

And when Yan Meige started copying their strategy of slashing prices, Duo Meifang’s new products would hit the market, leaving them without competitive power.

Indeed, at critical moments, it was always necessary for Duo’er to take charge.

Of course, Duo’er’s plan was far more meticulous than anything Big Sister had considered.

Leaving Duo Meifang, Tan Zhenghong carefully discerned Duo’er’s mood.

"There, there. I won’t have you dropped dead just yet," Qiao Duo’er said with a curved brow. After all, her three children shouldn’t be left fatherless, should they?

Tan Zhenghong let out a couple of dry laughs, "Then I thank my wife for the mercy of not taking my life. Whatever commands you have in the future, I will brave any danger without hesitation."

Qiao Duo’er pursed her lips; it was only business, after all—no need for braving any danger.

But his attitude was excellent, and that alone made her secretly rejoice.

The two bantered as they walked, occasionally overhearing comments from passersby.

"Niu Fuquan really is no good. He ignored his legitimate children, and now he’s even trying to take his wife’s dowry. It’s a good thing the Huo’s Family had a plan and married the Second Miss to him as a concubine; otherwise, the dowry would have gone to his mistress."

"I heard the Second Miss already threw them out. That’s karma for you!"

"What a pity for Second Miss, her whole life ruined by Niu Fuquan."

"Yes, finding a good family will be difficult for her now!"

Although Huo Minglan and Niu Fuquan had divorced, what respectable man would marry a woman who has been divorced?

That’s how damaging a scoundrel can be!