The wind is gentle and the fun is endless

Huanhuan walked quickly all the way. As soon as she stepped into the familiar Xinyuan, her heart was beating non-stop. She had a particularly urgent desire in her heart, hoping to see Xu Qu as soon as possible. This thought made Huanhuan stop when she reached the door of the main house. She stroked her chest, subconsciously gathered her hair, took a deep breath, gently pushed open the half-closed door, and stepped in.

Xu Qu happened to be sitting behind the round table facing the door, and the light coming in from the door made his handsome face shine brightly. Huanhuan stood there for a while, as if he suddenly experienced the taste of reunion after a long separation, with mixed feelings in his heart, as if he had a lot to say to Xu Qu, but he didn't know where to start.

As for Xu Qu, when he saw Huanhuan, his eyes immediately lit up with a unique light, shining like stars. He quickly stood up and walked towards Huanhuan. Seeing Huanhuan standing there with gentle eyes and eyebrows, he couldn't help himself for a moment and took Huanhuan's hand, but it was not enough, and finally hugged Huanhuan tightly.

Xiaoyu, who was following behind Huanhuan, rushed over panting and was shocked when she saw this scene. She stopped quickly, opened her eyes wide, stuck out her tongue, closed the door, and turned away.

Hearing the sound of the door closing, he slowly came to his senses and gently pushed Xu Qu, who then let go. Both of them blushed and looked away, not knowing what to do for a moment.

Finally, she slowly remembered that her brother was about to take office and was anxiously waiting for her news, so she pointed to the round table and said, "Let's sit down and talk."

The two of them sat down, but their thoughts were confused for a while until they remembered the paper written by their brother and took it out, and then they became organized. She told Xu Qu the whole story, and then told Xu Qu about her brother's problems one by one. The two of them discussed for a long time, until the sun set and Xiaoyu notified them that it was time for dinner, and then they just entered the final stage.

"All other issues have been determined, but are you sure how the dividends should be distributed, madam?" Xu Qu asked.

"I think this is better. Don't you agree?" he asked slowly.

"That's not the case. As for the dividends, we can discuss them and it can be more or less. But most business operators won't take so little, not to mention the Xu family's reputation."

"We have no experience in running a rouge shop. The workshops all belong to Qiao Ji. Now we don't want to stop using Qiao Ji's name. We should at least give some compensation, right? What's more, it's only been like this for the first few years. We can discuss the future with Shopkeeper Qiao slowly." Huanhuan also had her own reasons.

"Okay." Xu Qu agreed readily and asked, "But we don't want to call it Qiao Ji. What do you plan to name the shop?"

After thinking for a while, she smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "How about calling me 'Shi Shi Yan Zhi'?"

Xu Qu raised his eyebrows and said, "This name is a bit strange. Is it the Shi in Xi Shi?"

Huanhuan replied, "Yes, the rouge used to beautify one's appearance is named after Xi Shi, isn't it beautiful? In addition, my name is Huanhuan and your last name is Xu, so we are both slow. 'Shi Shi Er Xing' is also slow, which matches our names."

Xu Qu was somewhat surprised after hearing this, and said with a smile: "It sounds fresh and playful, I think it's okay, it's settled. I will arrange for the plaque to be made early tomorrow morning, and take you to see the shop in the morning. A date has been chosen, and it will open in five days."

Huanhuan looked at Xu Qu in disbelief and said, "You've even picked a date? You're so quick?" Xu Qu said, "Right now, the news that the young lady of the Xu family is involved in the rouge business is spreading all over the city. We should make good use of this momentum." Huanhuan nodded and said sincerely with a soft look in her eyes, "Thank you!"

Xu Qu looked at Huan Huan, his cheeks slightly flushed. He smiled and said, "No matter who you tell, this shop was our joint idea, so I will naturally pay attention to it."

As they were talking, Xiaoyu knocked on the door again. Xu Qu slowly looked towards the door and saw Xiaoyu push open a crack in the door and half of her body came in. She said in a coquettish voice, "Miss, son-in-law, the food is getting cold. Let's go and eat quickly."

Xu Quhe slowly withdrew his gaze from Xiaoyu, smiled at each other, and said in tacit understanding: "Let's go." As soon as the words came out, both of them were stunned for a moment, and then the smiles in their eyes became even more intense. Xiaoyu on the side laughed playfully.

The next morning, Xu Qu arranged for someone to expedite the preparation of the plaque and then took Huanhuan to see the shop.

Huanhuan's full of expectations turned into surprise the moment she saw the shop - the shop was on the most prosperous street in Shanghuai. Although it was located on the side, the door front was very bright and it was still very conspicuous with the plaque.

There were already people tidying up things in the shop. I walked in slowly, looked around and touched things in the shop, feeling overwhelmed with joy.

Xu Qu asked her: "Huan Huan, what do you think?"

He slowly said excitedly, "Very good! Not only is the location good, but the size is just right! The shop is also clean, and it should be cleaned up quickly."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Qu took out a piece of paper, unfolded it and showed Huanhuan the layout diagram on it, and pointed out various ingenious layout plans to Huanhuan one by one, and introduced: "Look, this is the storeroom. Rouge is not big, so the storeroom is not big either. I separated an inner room next to it. You can rest and do the accounts here at ordinary times, and use it to entertain important guests when they come."

Huanhuan looked at it and said in shock: "Did you draw this?" Xu Qu said nothing, and nodded proudly as if he had received a compliment. Huanhuan's eyes were actually a little misty at this time. She was a little excited and moved and said: "Thank you for thinking so carefully for me."

Xu Qu didn't comment, but just smiled and said, "You've thought it through for us."

Huanhuan also smiled after hearing this and nodded vigorously.

Then, Xu Qu put away the paper in his hand and said, "Okay, now everything is ready, only the east wind is missing. I can't leave, and I have to rely on my wife for the purchase of goods. Now, regardless of whether Shopkeeper Qiao agrees or not, we must prepare all kinds of goods. It would be best if the purchase price can be lower than before, but it doesn't matter if it can't be, we are more concerned about the future cooperation. Now matters must be handled as soon as possible..."

"I'll leave in the afternoon." Without waiting for Xu Qu to finish, Huanhuan said hurriedly.

"Then there's no need to be so nervous." Xu Qu said slowly, while Huan Xu didn't take it seriously and said, "You've done so much, so I should be more active."

Then she added, "I'll go back on horseback first, it'll be faster this way. Tomorrow you can send a bigger carriage for Xiaoyu to go back with, and then we can put the goods in the carriage and bring them back together."

Xu Qu frowned and said, "The carriage is not a problem. We can send two. But how long have you learned to ride a horse? You don't practice much. Can you ride back alone?"

"Okay! No problem!" He answered slowly and without hesitation.

Xu Qu listened without saying anything, silently looking at Huanhuan, lost in his own thoughts. Huanhuan waved her hand in front of his eyes and asked playfully, "What are you thinking about?"

Xu Qu hesitated for a moment, and then said in a tone that was pretending to be joking but ultimately sincere: "I was just thinking, how could you come up with a brilliant plan to do business with a brothel to save up a dowry, and how could you not feel resentment or shyness after falling into the water in public, and how could you fight back against the arrogant and aggressive elders with a resounding voice? Why do you look elegant and weak, but are as resilient as a reed, able to face difficulties without servility, and be courageous and fearless when doing things?"

Huanhuan put away her playful smile upon hearing this, and blurted out without thinking: "Because I am very lucky, I always have the warm care, consideration and support of my family behind me, which gives me strength."

Xu Qu probably didn't expect Huan Huan to say that. The obvious flattery and intimacy in her words didn't hide the complexity and confusion in his eyes. He hesitated again and again, and finally asked: "Do you think... He Yang's family also cares, is considerate, and supports you?"

This time it was Huan Huan who was confused. She looked like she was asking, "What are you talking about?" and said hesitantly, "Of course. Let's not talk about the distant past. Just take the matter of asking Young Master Qiao to persuade Shopkeeper Qiao as an example. Wasn't it Brother who took the initiative to offer to help?"

Xu Qu didn't say anything after hearing this, but just nodded, and then said: "There is one thing we haven't discussed yet. If brother can help this time, should we give him some reward?"

"This... I think we still need it. What do you think?" After all, it was Xu Qu who was paying for it, so Huan Huan felt that it still depended on his opinion, so she threw the question back to him.

Xu Qu nodded again and said, "Yes, you can first find out what your brother thinks and see how much is appropriate."

In this way, Huanhuan had one more task. After she and Xu Qu came out of the shop and returned to Xu's house, Xu Qu went to the stable to have someone choose a strong and docile horse. Xu Qu wanted to send someone to follow Huanhuan, but Huanhuan refused because Feng's house was too small and inconvenient to live in. Finally, Huanhuan quickly packed up, rode on a fast horse, and went back to Heyang alone.