I was chased by my sickly junior brother who had two lives

On the bustling main street of Beijing, with pedestrians bustling and cars busy, Chen Jia and Chen Jue stood in front of a brand new shop, which they had been preparing for a long time and specialized in selling bamboo toys.

The shop's facade is decorated elegantly and uniquely. A golden signboard with the words "Zhuyun Tongqu Pavilion" hangs high above the door, shining brightly under the sunlight, attracting the attention of many passers-by.

Chen Jia was wearing a moon-white brocade dress embroidered with green bamboo patterns, and a light blue gauze cape. Her hair was tied into an exquisite bun and inserted with a jade hairpin. She looked fresh, elegant and noble.

Her eyes were gleaming with anticipation and excitement. She gently pulled Chen Jue's sleeve and said, "Husband, our shop is finally going to open. I am both nervous and happy."

Chen Jue was wearing a dark purple brocade robe, with a white jade pendant tied around his waist. He was tall and straight, with an imposing manner. He looked at Chen Jia lovingly, patted her hand gently, and said softly, "Don't be afraid, my lady, I'm here. Our bamboo toys are unique and will surely be loved by everyone."

After saying that, he turned and looked into the store, only to see the shelves filled with all kinds of exquisite bamboo toys, including adorable pandas, lively rabbits, birds flapping their wings, cute little fish, as well as exquisite bamboo rattles, bamboo dragonflies, small bamboo puzzles, etc. Each one is full of their hard work and creativity.

At this time, the shop assistants were standing aside in high spirits, waiting for the opening moment.

Chen Jue cleared his throat and said to the staff, "Today we are opening our 'Bamboo Charm Children's Fun Pavilion'. Everyone should be on high alert. We should warmly entertain every customer and introduce our bamboo toys in detail. We must not slack off in the slightest."

The guys responded in unison: "Yes, sir, madam, we understand!"

It was three quarters past three in the morning, the auspicious time had arrived. Chen Jue and Chen Jia together unveiled the red silk at the door of the shop. Suddenly, firecrackers rang out, the sound was deafening, and attracted many passers-by to stop and watch.

Chen Jia's face was filled with a sweet smile, and she said softly: "I hope our shop will prosper and that we can carry forward the bamboo weaving craft." Chen Jue nodded slightly, his eyes full of determination and confidence.

Soon, a young mother came into the shop with a little boy of four or five years old. As soon as the little boy entered the shop, he was attracted by the bamboo toys on the shelves, his eyes widened, full of curiosity and desire.

He broke free from his mother's hand, ran to the shelf where the bunny toys were placed, and stretched out his little hand to take it.

Seeing this, Chen Jia hurried over, squatted down, and said to the little boy gently: "Little sir, isn't this little rabbit cute? It is made of bamboo, very safe, and will not hurt you."

The little boy nodded vigorously and said in a baby voice, "I want a little rabbit, mommy, I want a little rabbit!"

The young mother hesitated and asked worriedly, "Is this bamboo toy sturdy? Will it break easily when a child plays with it?"

Chen Jue walked forward with a smile, picked up a bunny toy, handed it to the little boy, and then said to the mother, "Don't worry, ma'am. Our bamboo toys are made from carefully selected bamboo and woven by skilled craftsmen. They are very strong and durable. And you can see the workmanship. Every detail is handled very well. Not only can children play with them, but they can also cultivate their understanding of natural things."

The little boy took the little rabbit and played with it lovingly. He touched the rabbit's ears, then jumped on the ground with it, and laughed continuously.

Seeing her child so happy, the young mother's doubts gradually dissipated and she asked, "How much is this rabbit?"

Chen Jue smiled and replied, "Madam, this rabbit is twenty cents. The prices of toys in our store are very fair, and they are all priced according to the difficulty and cost of making. And today is the grand opening day. If you buy it, we will also give you a small bamboo dragonfly to add more fun to you."

After hearing this, the young mother thought the price was reasonable, so she smiled and said, "Okay, then, pack it for me."

Chen Jue quickly signaled to the waiter to pack it, and at the same time handed a small bamboo dragonfly to the little boy, saying: "Little master, this is for you, I hope you have fun." The little boy happily took the bamboo dragonfly and thanked him repeatedly.

After the first customer left with satisfaction, the atmosphere in the store gradually became lively, and more and more people came into the shop to choose toys. Several wealthy young ladies came together, and they were attracted by the delicate bamboo ornaments and small puzzles.

A lady in a pink dress picked up a bamboo butterfly hairpin and exclaimed: "This hairpin is so delicate! It looks so lifelike, just like a real butterfly landing on it."

Chen Jia walked over with a smile and introduced, "Miss, you have good taste. This hairpin is specially designed by us. It is made of the finest bamboo strips and is carefully woven through many processes. You will definitely be more beautiful when you wear it."

Another lady held up a bamboo puzzle and asked in confusion, "How do you play this puzzle? It looks so complicated."

Chen Jue patiently explained, "Girl, this puzzle may seem complicated, but it is actually very interesting. You see, each piece of the puzzle has a unique shape, and you need to piece them together according to the outline of the pattern. This can not only exercise your thinking ability, but also help you kill time. Moreover, this bamboo puzzle feels warm and has a more natural feel compared to those wooden puzzles."

After listening to Chen Jue's introduction, the young ladies became very interested in bamboo puzzles and chose their favorite patterns. At this time, an old man in simple clothes walked into the shop with his grandson.

When the old man saw the bamboo toys in the store, he showed a trace of nostalgia in his eyes. He said to his grandson, "My dear grandson, these bamboo toys are very similar to the ones Grandpa played with when he was a child. At that time, there were not so many novel toys as now. Bamboo toys were our best friends."

Chen Jia was moved when she heard the old man's words. She stepped forward and said, "Grandpa, you are right. These bamboo toys are not only toys for children, but also objects that carry the childhood memories of many people. We hope that through these toys, more people can recall that innocent happiness."

The old man's grandson picked up a bamboo rattle and shook it, the sound was clear and pleasant. The old man smiled and asked, "How much is this rattle?"

Chen Jue replied, "Old man, this rattle is fifteen cents. Our prices are honest and we don't make money by cheating."

The old man nodded, took out a purse from his pocket, counted out fifteen coins and handed them to Chen Jue, saying, "Okay, we'll buy this rattle."

As time went by, more and more customers came to the store, and the shop assistants were very busy. Chen Jue and Chen Jia also kept shuttling around in the store, answering customers' questions and introducing the characteristics and playing methods of bamboo toys.

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun shone in front of the shop, and the customers in the shop gradually dispersed. Although Chen Jue and Chen Jia were a little tired, their faces were filled with satisfied smiles. At the end of the day, the business of the shop was better than they expected, and many toys were sold out.

Chen Jia sat on the chair, rubbing her ankle gently, and said to Chen Jue: "Husband, you have worked so hard today. I didn't expect our bamboo toys to be so popular. It seems that our previous efforts have not been in vain."

Chen Jue walked over, sat beside her, held her hand, and said, "My lady, what are you talking about? This is all our joint efforts. Seeing that customers like our toys so much, I am so happy."

Chen Jia nodded slightly, with a twinkle in her eyes, and said, "Yes, I also hope that our bamboo toys can enter more families and let children have a happy childhood. Husband, what do you think we should do next?"

Chen Jue thought for a moment and said, "I think we can design some new toy styles based on the feedback from today's customers, while also ensuring the quality and workmanship. In addition, we can do more publicity to let more people know about our 'Zhuyun Tongqu Pavilion'."

Chen Jia agreed, "My husband is right. I think we can also launch some gift box sets, combining different bamboo toys together and giving them as gifts to relatives and friends. This may be more popular."

Chen Jue's eyes lit up and he said with a smile, "My lady, this is a good idea! We can also print our shop's logo and some blessings on the gift box to increase its cultural connotation."