Lu Nan thought that since she was one of the first to arrive and had put effort into finding a house, it was only fair that she got to choose her room first. 

If by the end of the month the other girls arrived and objected to her staying in the attic stargazing room, they could draw lots to decide who gets which room. However, based on Lu Nan’s understanding of them, this was unlikely to happen. 

… 

The room wasn’t actually very dirty, just a bit dusty. Lu Nan turned on the air conditioner, wore a mask, and spent over half an hour sweeping, mopping, and wiping down the tables and cabinets. 

Checking the time, it was just past one in the afternoon. 

After cleaning up, Lu Nan took a shower and changed into fresh clothes. Remembering Wu Fang’s advice about wearing makeup for work at the collection store, she applied a slightly heavier makeup than her usual natural look. Following the address Wu Fang had sent, she caught the bus to the collection store. 

At quarter to two, Lu Nan arrived at the Sofitel Hotel. The Yuan Chuan Collection Store was on the first floor of the hotel, to the left of the lobby. 

Upon entering the collection store, Lu Nan saw the tall girl she had seen last time when she went with Wang Xiaoxue to their dormitory. She remembered her name, “Yin Qingqing? I’m Lu Nan. Manager Wang asked me to come and cover a shift. You finish at three, right? We have an hour. Would you like to brief me now on what I need to do later?” 

Although the collection store was filled with Yuan Chuan’s high-end liquor, all the displays were empty bottles, so there was no need to worry about theft. Moreover, there were surveillance cameras. 

Next to each bottle, there were crystal price tags, so there was no need to worry about customers coming in to inquire about prices and Lu Nan not being able to answer. Yin Qingqing said, “There are hardly any customers coming in during the day.” 

“The important things to note are the location of the power switch in the store. If you need to step away briefly, such as to eat or use the bathroom, just inform the waiter at the water bar in the hotel lobby. Following the cooperation between Yuan Chuan and Sofitel Hotel, water bar waiters now receive a small subsidy on their salary slips and have the opportunity to earn fees from Yuan Chuan bottle caps. It is entirely legal for them to assist Yuan Chuan and oversee the store. Additionally, employees may sit for short periods during work hours but not for extended periods, and they are expected to stand when someone enters the door.” 

Before that—”Go change into your work uniform first, then put your hair up. Can you do an updo? Otherwise, you can use a hairnet.” Yin Qingqing glanced at Lu Nan, “Your height is similar to Luo Yajun’s. Wear her spare work uniform. Oh, the employee badge… forget it, use hers too.” Yin Qingqing glanced at Lu Nan’s feet but didn’t mention anything about the shoes. 

Lu Nan, before leaving, wore black low-heeled leather shoes just to be safe, which turned out to be the right choice. 

As expected, the work at the collection shop was as leisurely as Lu Nan had anticipated. Otherwise, Manager Wang wouldn’t have casually called in a newcomer to substitute. 

Yin Qingqing stood for another hour, and by three o’clock in the afternoon, she clocked out. 

Lu Nan stood behind the counter, feeling a bit sleepy. She stepped out to check Yuan Chuan’s collection of high-quality liquor. 

Just revisiting some professional knowledge. 

After all, even if she was slacking off, she still needed some professional ethics. Even if she wasn’t actively achieving results, she still needed to know about the products. 

Yuan Chuan releases a Yuan Chuan zodiac commemorative edition wine annually, each bottled in a crystal bottle painted with zodiac motifs, priced at 5,888 yuan. 

The one in the golden bottle is a 30-year-old vintage wine named “Golden Jade Prosperity,” priced at 8,888 yuan. 

In the purple bottle is a 50-year-old vintage called “Purple Air from the East,” priced at 16,888 yuan. 

The red-bottomed, gold-painted bottle co 

ntains a 100-year-old vintage known as “Fortune Comes to Your Door,” priced at 88,888. 

The black-bottomed, gold-painted bottle holds a wine passed down through generations, called “Supreme Longevity.” It’s rumored to originate from the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, priced at 168,888 yuan—the pinnacle of the collection. Lu Nan silently lamented: “I’ve never seen a truly ancient supreme ruler…” 

However, it’s important to note that these collections are released in limited quantities every year, so sometimes their market prices can far exceed the prices listed in the store. The prices are influenced by factors such as the year of production, the weather conditions of that year, the quality of the base liquor used, and even the zodiac sign associated with that year. 

For example, the “Dragon” zodiac commemorative wine released a few years ago currently commands a much higher market price compared to other zodiac commemorative wines from similar years. 

These aromatic wines from Yuan Chuan are truly luxurious, and the term ‘luxurious’ suits them perfectly. 

Even the lowest-priced ones are higher than Lu Nan’s salary. 

In addition to these, the collection shop also showcases Yuan Chuan Classic Wine, which is the group’s flagship product widely recognized in the market, and Yuan Chuan Harmony Wine, which has been recently introduced to follow the current trends. 

Lu Nan is very familiar with these two product lines. In the past, she could distinguish between the two classic wines just by looking at and smelling them. 

But it’s been nearly three years since I left this industry; now I can’t guarantee I still have that ability. 

If given the chance to taste them again, Lu Nan is confident she can still identify the grade and vintage of each wine. 

A true hero doesn’t boast of past glory. 

Although this isn’t something to be proud of; it’s just old skills. 

Sigh, I better start brainstorming and come up with a quick transmigration story. 

… 

Around six o’clock, the bar sent over a sandwich and a small cup of milk—this was the meal for the staff at the collection shop. Lu Nan greeted the bar attendant and headed to the break room in the designated area of the shop to have dinner. 

Seven o’clock passed, and Lu Nan went to the restroom. 

As she stood near the entrance of the collection shop, she heard someone calling her name. Turning around, she recognized the person. 

“Mr. Song?” 

Mr. Song had just finished dinner with a client. “Lu Nan, it’s really you. Mr. Yuan, I’ve encountered a young friend here. Let me chat with her for a moment, please wait.” Mr. Yuan nodded, gesturing for Mr. Song to proceed, and walked a few steps away with Mr. Song’s secretary. 

“You… work here?” Mr. Song looked Lu Nan up and down, his gaze lingering on her face for a couple of seconds with a hint of disbelief in his voice. 

Lu Nan smiled and shook her head. “I’m just filling in for a shift.” 

“Oh…” Mr. Song said with a touch of regret. “Let me say this again, Lu Nan. You’re a smart and capable young woman. Even if you feel the position at CIMC Logistics Sales isn’t suitable for you, you could have told me. I could have transferred you to operations or documentation. Or even to the training company I’m investing in. It’s smaller in scale, but it’s in a developmental phase and really needs talents like you. You don’t need to waste your time in this liquor company with only an office and no branch offices, right? Maybe I’m being too direct, but Lu Nan, your current job will only bury your strengths and talents.” 

Mr. Song saw the secretary who was chatting with Mr. Yuan gesturing towards him, knowing that the car was about to arrive at the entrance. He quickly added, “I hope you will consider this carefully and not joke about your own future. Well, I’ll be leaving now. If you have any thoughts or need any help, you can call me or send a message.” 

“Thank you, Mr. Song,” Lu Nan neither agreed nor disagreed throughout. 

Regardless of Mr. Song’s intentions in saying these words, looking objectively at CIMC Logistics and Yuan Chuan Group, one is a group primarily engaged in import and export trade and holds advantageous routes such as the United States, Canada, Central America, and South America, while the other is a company engaged in liquor sales and real estate, just beginning to transition from extensive to intensive development. It’s understandable why few women would choose the latter. 

Mr. Song’s words were not without reason. However, at this moment, Lu Nan was like a machine that had been running at high speed for a long time and was now entering an idle mode. She had no intention of making a name for herself at Yuan Chuan; she just wanted to take a break and coast along for a while.