The White-Bone Demon of the Farm is as rich as a country

Huo Wanting saw that Ru Yue's refusal was not a polite gesture, so she put aside her playful thoughts and became serious. She did not try to persuade Ru Yue to agree, but rather explained her own difficulties. "Sister Ru Yue, please don't refuse. Why don't you listen to my reasons first? Maybe after listening to them, you will agree."

The maid poured them some more tea and quietly retreated outside the flower hall. Ru Yue looked at the green tea leaves floating in the teacup, and her heart seemed to become restless.

She didn't say anything, but just smiled sweetly and nodded slightly at Huo Wanting.

"As you said, my future is filled with endless unknowns and uncertainties. To be honest, I don't have high hopes for marriage and having children. After all, the road of life is bumpy and difficult. Even if we really reach that point, who can guarantee that everything will be perfect? Now, my father is gradually aging and no longer as strong as he used to be. My younger brother will also get married and start a family in the future, and what kind of person his sister-in-law is is still unknown.

My father once said that Chu Ning'an would surely rise to a high position and achieve great success in the future. Therefore, I can only cling to your thighs early on, hoping to seek your protection. Regardless of whether I eventually marry, it would be great if my family members treat me well. However, things are unpredictable. If they don't do as I wish, at least I still have room for maneuver and a way out.

At that moment, her beautiful eyes gazed quietly out of the hall, as if traversing the present moment and projecting straight into the years decades into the future. Her expression was incomparably forlorn, and beneath her gorgeous attire, she couldn't conceal her fragility and helplessness.

Having said that, Ru Yue had nothing more to say. She really didn't like this feeling of loneliness, which was very similar to the loneliness she had experienced in the past when she had no relatives to rely on and no friends to trust.

She hid her discomfort and said with a smile, "Sister Huo, what are you talking about? Since you trust me, then I will obey your command. Sister, have you thought about what to do?"

Seeing her nod in agreement, Huo Wanting's face lit up with an ecstatic smile, as if basking in the warm spring sun. She couldn't wait to speak, "I've always had a wish in my heart: to open my own clothing store!"

She didn't intend to beat around the bush or keep anyone in suspense, and directly revealed her plans: "Remember when I asked you about it earlier? When I saw the clothes you were wearing, the styles were obviously unique compared to the current trends, making them more unique and beautiful. You said that these unique details were all the result of your careful design. I thought that with such a unique vision, our clothing store would surely prosper! Besides, my mother left me an embroidery workshop before she passed away. It has all the necessary facilities, so we can open it right away without any major changes!"

Huo Wanting grew increasingly excited as she spoke, her eyes gleaming with longing, filled with boundless anticipation for the future. However, at this moment, Ru Yue, who had been listening quietly nearby, keenly detected a peculiar aura. Her lips curled slightly, and she quipped with a half-smile, "Sister, I'm afraid you've already planned everything and are just waiting for the chance to tell me."

Hearing this, Huo Wanting's face instantly became a little nervous, her hands unconsciously twisted together, her voice lowered a few degrees, and she explained with some uneasiness: "Sister, to be honest, I did have this idea a long time ago, but I have been hesitant and didn't know how to tell you. After all, I was worried that you would think that I was only dating you to use your power to run my business, and thus feel resentful. But today, seeing that you wholeheartedly give me advice, I really can't bear to hide it any longer. I hope sister will not misunderstand my painstaking efforts..." As she spoke, her eyes were always fixed on Ru Yue, with a sincere look in her eyes, for fear that the other party would really misunderstand her.

Ru Yue was a bit amused and confused. She had deliberately helped detoxify him in the beginning, so how could Huo Tingwan have such a perception now? She couldn't help but sigh at the impermanence of life. "Sister, you're overthinking it. I'm not ungrateful. If you trust me, I'll do my best to plan."

"Since you've agreed, let's talk business. I'll be frank with you. If you think something is unreasonable, just bring it up and we'll discuss it on the spot. I don't want to lose friends over a deal." Huo Tingwan was straightforward but not impulsive, which was why Ru Yue trusted her. "I'll take care of the shop and the staffing. You don't have to pay, but you must set the shop's rules. I want to open a shop like Mingyue Xiaolou, with a presence throughout Dazhou. Of course, you'll also need to provide me with some clothing designs before each season. I don't ask for a lot, but they must be exquisite, gorgeous, and unique. We'll split the profits 50-50."

Ru Yue watched her talk with a sense of trepidation. Would Magistrate Huo come after her? How could she have turned a young lady from a wealthy family into a powerful businesswoman?

However, Ru Yue really prefers Huo Tingwan like this, a lively and vibrant girl, rather than a stereotyped doll whose every move seems to be quantified with a ruler.

"I only need one-third of the shares for this shop. My sister provides the money and manpower, and I just talk and draw pictures. I feel guilty for taking too much from you." Ru Yue told the truth.

"Ruyue, you don't have to feel that you've taken too much. There's never a shortage of people who can afford to spend money in this world. However, no amount of money can necessarily buy this brilliant business idea. With you, Awan can open this shop all over Da Zhou. Without you, the shop her mother left her would still be just a small embroidery workshop after all these years. So the 50% she gave is worth it, and you haven't lost out." The voice of Magistrate Huo came in from outside, and he and Chu Ning'an also appeared outside the flower hall.

After hearing the voice, Ru Yue hurriedly stood up and bowed slightly to Magistrate Huo.

At this moment, her cheeks were flushed and she was extremely shy. She felt as flustered as if there was a lively little rabbit in her heart. She had no idea how to respond to what Magistrate Huo had just said.

Fortunately, Magistrate Huo didn't intend to embarrass her. He waved his hand lightly and skipped the previous topic. Then he asked directly, "Have you thought of a name for this shop?"

Huo Tingwan, standing nearby, turned her clear, bright eyes, like flowing water. She then smiled softly at Ru Yue and said softly, "Sister Ru Yue, the names you chose before, 'Ming Yue Dian' and 'Ming Yue Xiao Lou', were quite ingenious! Do you have any better ideas for this new shop?"

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone present turned their attention to Ru Yue, their eyes filled with anticipation. Faced with such intense attention, Ru Yue didn't even try to shirk her offer. Instead, she pondered for a moment, then gently said, "How about calling it 'Rainbow Feathered Clothes'? What do you think?"

The three people's eyes were instantly filled with surprise and admiration, and they praised in unison: "Great, that's great!" Especially Magistrate Huo, who was the first to applaud and praise, expressing his extreme satisfaction with the name.

Chu Ning'an also had a happy look on his face, but his joy was not just because the shop had a great name, but more because he was sincerely proud of Ru Yue's extraordinary talent and quick thinking; while Huo Tingwan was simply overjoyed and couldn't help herself because her shop had such a nice name.