The cruel little princess

Shen Youyou and Liu Jianye arrived at Youran Villa almost at the same time.

"Princess Rui'an! Long time no see!" Liu Jianye dismounted first and bowed to Shen Youyou. Shen Youyou also dismounted immediately, smiled and waved at him, saying, "Brother Liu, you don't have to be so polite."

The two chatted as they walked toward the factory. "Brother Liu, to be honest, I'm planning to open a herbal medicine shop and a beauty salon in the capital. However, I lack the right people to manage these shops. Does Brother Liu have any recommendations for shopkeepers?" After careful observation and repeated comparisons on the streets recently, Shen Youyou concluded that opening a herbal medicine shop and a beauty salon would be the most profitable. Therefore, she had the idea of ​​opening her own shop, but since she had no experience, she decided to consult Liu Jianye and told him her plan frankly.

"I know something about herbal medicine shops, but this beauty salon... what kind of shop is it?" Liu Jianye was very confused when he heard the word beauty salon, so he asked the question without hesitation to avoid making a fool of himself in the future due to lack of understanding.

Shen Youyou briefly described modern beauty and body care concepts to him, leaving Liu Jianye speechless for a long time. Seeing him lost in his own thoughts, Shen Youyou summoned a secret guard to protect him, and then she and An Er went to the factory to take a look.

When Shen Youyou and the others finished touring the factory and were about to go back, they saw Liu Jianye running towards them with an excited look on his face.

"Rui'an County Master!" he shouted. Ever since Shen Youyou met Liu Jianye, she had always seen him look confident and certain of victory, but she had never seen him so excited.

"Rui'an County Lady!" Liu Jianye came up to Shen Youyou and looked at her with fervent eyes. "I wonder if the County Lady wants to run this beauty salon on her own or in partnership?"

Shen Youyou pondered for a moment. She could certainly succeed on her own, but the pace might be relatively slow. By the time others saw her success and wanted to emulate it, they might end up copying her, which would severely damage her reputation. However, if she partnered with Liu Jianye, he had a proven business model and extensive connections, allowing for rapid nationwide expansion. They could leverage their existing "Zui Hongyan" brand to attract more customers and meet market demand by providing professional beauty services. Furthermore, she would only need to invest time initially in staff training while developing and producing a wide range of creams, masks, and other related products specifically for beauty and body care.

"Of course I can consider cooperation, but we need to discuss the specific details further." Shen Youyou said.

Liu Jianye nodded excitedly: "That's great! I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to create a unique beauty salon."

The two began to discuss the details of the partnership, including capital investment, shareholding distribution, and management responsibilities. Shen Youyou presented her own ideas and requirements, hoping to ensure a balanced interest for both parties. After a lively discussion, they ultimately reached a preliminary agreement on cooperation and decided to further refine the contract terms.

"I look forward to our cooperation being a huge success." Shen Youyou said with a smile.

"I also believe that we can do it." Liu Jianye responded confidently.

This collaboration represents a new opportunity for Shen Youyou and a crucial step in expanding her business. For Liu Jianye, collaborating with Shen Youyou will undoubtedly provide him with greater potential for growth. They both fully understand each other's strengths and believe that through their combined efforts, this beauty salon will become the preeminent beauty institution in Beijing and even the entire Golden Dragon Kingdom, bar none! Later on, she can simply sit back and enjoy a share of the profits. With Liu Jianye's executive ability, she believes it won't be long before the business opens and becomes profitable.

"Then I'll wait for good news from Brother Liu," Shen Youyou said with a smile. She had full confidence in Liu Jianye and believed that he could successfully realize his business vision.

"Of course. I'm not a talented person, and I don't have all these money-making ideas. But I believe I have a team of talented people under me, and I'm sure we can accomplish what the County Lady envisions! Just lead the way, and I promise to do whatever you point me to do, and I won't let you down! How about I draft a new charter tomorrow for your review?" Liu Jianye looked at Shen Youyou excitedly, a strong sense of determination and motivation welling up in his heart. He knew that this cooperation was of great significance to both parties, so he decided to go all out and show his best side.

"Okay! Then I'll be waiting for you at home tomorrow, Brother Liu," Shen Youyou said with a smile, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. She knew Liu Jianye would do his best, and she would give him her full support and assistance. This collaboration would be an opportunity for their mutual development and a testament to their mutual trust and friendship.

"Okay! It's a deal!" Liu Jianye nodded vigorously, his eyes determined. He couldn't wait to start taking action and prove his ability and sincerity with practical actions. He knew that only through hard work and wisdom could he win Shen Youyou's recognition and trust.

The two smiled at each other, their hearts filled with longing and hope for the future. This conversation allowed them to understand each other better and laid a solid foundation for future cooperation. They believed that as long as they worked together, they could create more business opportunities and wealth and walk together on the road to success. Liu Jianye had already seen the factory and knew that he would arrange for people to come here to transport goods next time. The itinerary for this time was almost arranged. Liu Jianye was about to say goodbye and return home, "County Lady, I will go back now and write a detailed strategy based on what you just said. I will ask for your advice on any shortcomings."

Shen Youyou smiled and nodded. She liked a partner with strong execution ability!

Seeing nothing else to do, Shen Youyou headed home. She first went to find Chuntao and had her produce the deeds to the shops the emperor had bestowed upon her. Then, she took out the map of shops in the capital that she had meticulously drawn up over the past few days, and after careful comparison, she finally settled on a three-story shop on Xuanwu Street. This shop had originally been the family restaurant of the Minister of War, known as the "Hongyun Restaurant." However, a new restaurant called the "Deshanlou" had opened nearby, stealing much of the business, forcing the "Hongyun Restaurant" to barely maintain operations. Later, the Minister of War was investigated for corruption and bribery, and all his shops were confiscated. It was from this unfortunate Minister of War that Shen Youyou inherited several of the shops!

Shen Youyou's choice of this location was naturally a carefully considered decision. Xuanwu Street is home to numerous gourmet restaurants, the most renowned of which is undoubtedly "Deshanlou," along with the century-old dim sum shop "Ruyifang." These shops are located adjacent to each other, forming a bustling and vibrant commercial district. Add to that Shen Youyou's soon-to-open herbal medicine shop, and this area will undoubtedly become a hub of business opportunities and vitality, a truly vibrant and dynamic business district! Furthermore, its proximity to "Chunmanlou" on Zhuque Street makes it convenient for servants to run errands and place orders!

The mansion was short of servants, so Zeng Bo had to find a way to buy some young men or women from the farm. However, he had to go over tomorrow to see how big the shop was. He also needed to find a craftsman to draw a blueprint based on what she had described, and how to decorate it. He would use as much as possible.

After dinner, Shen Youyou sent Chuntao and the other maids back to bed. Then, she sat alone in the courtyard, sipping tea under the moonlight, watching the bright moonlight spread across the earth like silver. She wondered what her comrades in the modern world were doing now. Did they, like her, occasionally think of her?

Shen Youyou couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Although she had been in this world for a while, she still missed her past life and friends from time to time.

At this moment, Shen Youyou suddenly remembered that she hadn't practiced martial arts for a long time since returning to the capital. So, she decided to stand up and stretch her muscles.

Under the moonlight, she performed a set of military boxing, her posture graceful and her movements smooth, each move full of power. Her boxing style was like a tiger descending from the mountain, majestic and breathtaking.

After the fight, Shen Youyou felt it wasn't enough, so she began to recall the moves that His Royal Highness Prince Jin had taught her. She silently practiced these moves in her mind, and the more she practiced, the more interesting it became. After a while, she was able to fight quite well.

However, just as she was immersed in the joy of martial arts, she suddenly felt a strong gust of wind coming from the side. Shen Youyou was startled, but reacted quickly, dodging sideways and kicking back directly.

The two engaged in close combat, their movements swift and fierce, each one carrying a deadly threat. Under the bright moonlight, their figures intertwined like phantoms, a dazzling sight.

They continued to fight fiercely for half an incense stick of time, with neither of them gaining a clear advantage. Suddenly, Shen Youyou stopped, "No more fighting, I'm going to stop here for today!"