Tong Xiyan sat down in the main hall, and soon Manager Lai hurried in. Although the affairs of the Embroidery Shop were not under his management, many things had to pass through his hands to be decided. Upon entering, he confirmed by asking, "Miss, the quantity of that order is so large, I'm afraid we won't make it in time."
"If we can't make it in time, then recruit more embroideresses," she said, narrowing her eyes. "No matter what, we must take this order!"
Manager Lai hesitated, but seeing that Tong Xiyan seemed to have made up her mind, he thought over it and reluctantly nodded. "Then I'll immediately put up a notice to recruit more embroideresses." The orders from Tongxuan Hall were being scrambled for by several businesses. He knew why Tong Xiyan insisted on taking it: because the embroidery shop of the Third Madam had also bid, and seemed determined to get it.
Manager Lai said no more and retreated out.
