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After the soap workshop started supplying goods, there was an endless stream of horse-drawn carriages traveling back and forth between the workshops and heading in all directions loaded with goods every day, forming a busy and orderly landscape in Taohua Village.

Rouge's agent Nuan introduced Rouge to Jun Xianlan as a cooperative seller. Because Rouge's shop and workshop were both in Kaiyun Mansion, Jun Xianlan specially approved Rouge to purchase goods directly from the workshop, and the Jun family's accountant stationed in the workshop would keep separate accounts.

The Jun family was undoubtedly the most successful merchant family in Dongchu. Their ancestors, from humble peddlers, rose through generations of tireless effort to become major merchants. Their greatest moment was when the previous head, a mere merchant, was spotted by the eldest princess and chosen as her husband, earning him the title of Earl, a legacy passed down through generations.

As the leading imperial merchant magnate in East Chu, the Jun family naturally gathered many capable and shrewd managers. When the new soap product was launched, it quickly sparked a sales boom in the capital. Its influence even spread to Rouge Hong's stores in the county and towns, driving a surge in overall sales. The soap became a huge hit.

As the young mistress of Rouge, Qiao Qiao shouldn't have needed to personally visit the workshop to restock. However, she frequently appeared at the Ji family workshop under the pretext of assisting with the transportation of soap, becoming acquainted with the workshop's managers and accountants.

"Hey, Miss Qiao Qiao, are you here to pick up the goods in person again?"

Ma Jin had just finished counting the soaps in the warehouse when he looked up and saw Qiao Qiao arriving as scheduled. He smiled and greeted her in a familiar and friendly manner.

Qiao Qiao smiled brightly, nodded gently, and said, "Yes, Manager Ma, I just want to see if there are any new products in advance."

Ma Jin laughed and said, "Miss Qiao Qiao, you're too impatient. These six models have just started shipping. Some remote areas haven't even started selling them yet. How can new products come out so quickly?"

Qiao Qiao smiled shyly, "Manager Ma is right. I was too impatient."

At this moment, Ji Chuan came out of the materials room and happened to see Ma Jin and Qiao Qiao chatting and laughing as if they were not around. He glanced at Ma Jin obscurely, then stepped forward and asked, "Manager Ma, have you finished counting all the goods in the warehouse?"

Ma Jin has grown a lot since learning to keep accounts in the workshop. His already cheerful personality has become even more confident. He smiled and replied respectfully, "Third Master, not yet. Miss Qiao Qiao is here, I came to greet her."

"Then continue to count." Ji Chuan turned his gaze to Qiao Qiao, "Miss Qiao Qiao, are you here to see new products again? It's not that fast to count the goods. Why don't you go to the tea room and take a rest?"

Qiao Qiao's face turned slightly red, and she was secretly nervous, afraid that Ji Chuan would see through her little trick of using the excuse of looking at new products to get close to him.

She nodded gently, her voice as thin as a mosquito: "Okay...Okay, thank you, Third Young Master."

Ji Chuan saw that she was like a frightened little rabbit, so he took the first step and walked ahead.

Qiao Qiao lowered her head and followed Ji Chuan in small steps. Her heart seemed to be beating like a deer, and every step she took expressed her inner panic and expectation.

Ji Chuan gently pushed open the door of the tea room. He politely made a gesture of invitation, indicating Qiao Qiao to take a seat first, and he followed closely behind and sat opposite her.

"Miss Qiao Qiao, what would you like to drink? We have the best Longjing tea here, and my younger sister's special fruit tea with a unique taste." Ji Chuan's voice was gentle and elegant, like the warm spring sun, warm yet graceful.

"Whatever...anything is fine." Qiao Qiao's answer was filled with a hint of panic, her eyes wandering around, and she never dared to meet Ji Chuan's gaze, as if she was afraid that once their eyes met, the secret in her heart would be exposed.

Seeing this, Ji Chuan frowned slightly, with a bit of concern and confusion: "Miss Qiao Qiao, are you nervous to see me?"

"No, no...it's nothing." Qiao Qiao forced a guilty smile, trying to hide the turmoil in her heart.

Ji Chuan felt even more confused: "What did I do to make you afraid when you see me? Or do you actually hate me?" He didn't understand why Qiao Qiao was always smiling and relaxed in front of others, but when it was his turn, she always lowered her head and didn't dare to look him in the eye, as if he looked so hideous.

Seeing that Ji Chuan had misunderstood, Qiao Qiao quickly waved her hands and explained: "No, no. The Third Young Master has helped me before, how could I hate you?" There was a hint of eagerness and sincerity in her voice.

"You still remember me?" Ji Chuan smiled softly, his eyes flashing with surprise and joy. He had thought that Qiao Qiao's silence was due to fear and resistance to him.

As soon as Ji Nuan approached the tea room, she heard the conversation between the two. As a sensible sister, she should have left quickly at this time.

But her pace slowed down involuntarily. Ji Nuan was extremely curious and wanted to know if there was any possibility between her third brother and Qiao Qiao.

While he was hesitating, the conversation in the tea room came out again.

"Of course I remember. The Third Young Master was able to help me at that time. Qiao Qiao will never forget it." Qiao Qiao's voice was full of gratitude and sincerity, and every word seemed to flow from the bottom of her heart.

In the tea room, Ji Chuan continued to ask with a bit of confusion and ridicule: "If that's the case, why are you always afraid to look at me?" There was curiosity and a hint of imperceptible tenderness in his tone.

Qiao Qiao's cheeks instantly flushed, like a blooming peach blossom, and she whispered softly, "I'm afraid the Third Young Master won't remember me..." These words concealed her shyness, her expectations, and her unspeakable feelings for Ji Chuan.

Ji Chuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then burst out laughing.

He didn't expect that this shy little girl who always kept her head down actually had such worries in her heart.

His eyes softened at that moment, as if they could melt the ice in one's heart. He whispered softly, "Miss Qiao Qiao, you really underestimate the impression you make on others. I remember your appearance, your voice, and the heavy rain that day vividly. And every time you came to restock, even in a crowd, I could spot you at a glance."

A flicker of disbelief and surprise flashed across Qiao Qiao's eyes, as if she could hear the sound of flowers blossoming in her heart. Summoning her courage, she slowly raised her head, bravely meeting Ji Chuan's gaze, her voice trembling slightly as she said, "Really? Third Young Master, do you really remember me too?"

Ji Chuan smiled and nodded.

Qiao Qiao felt happier than ever before, and her whole body became brighter.

What a good thing!

Ji Nuan was happily spinning around outside the door.

She thought to herself that she would have to interrogate her third brother when she had the chance to see what he was planning. Right now, it looked like there was a chance between the two of them!

Ji Nuan was turning around when she accidentally bumped into someone. She quickly stopped and apologized, "Sorry, sorry, I wasn't paying attention."

- ??(?????)Thanks to Xuanying Baoer for her continuous support!