Making you a son-in-law is not about making you conquer the world.

On this day, the sky was clear and the breeze was gentle; on this day, the crowds were large and the atmosphere was lively.

Such a scene had not been seen in Jiangcheng Prefecture for a long time, but it was not because of some important sacrificial festival, but because of the opening of a restaurant.

The newly renovated Mingyue Tower appears even more magnificent, with a string of bright red lanterns hanging from each eave, creating a unique charm even during the day. The gilded lintel is covered with red embroidered balls, faintly emitting a golden glow.

However, these were not the main points; most of the literary talents were drawn by the lively tunes.

The insect maiden sat in the middle of the gate, holding a pipa in her arms, and began to play it, half-concealing her presence.

"At night, I saw off a guest by the Xunyang River, the maple leaves and reeds rustling in the autumn breeze. The host dismounted, the guest remained on the boat, we raised our cups to drink, but there was no music. We couldn't find joy in our drunkenness, and the parting was bittersweet. At the moment of parting, the vast river was bathed in moonlight..."

Leaving aside the artistic conception of the lyrics, the lively melody alone has already captivated the hearts of literati.

After Lin Ping's reworking, this version of "The Song of the Pipa" has been transformed into a modern melody. Although it deviates somewhat from the ancient style, it is even more refreshing. Hundreds of talented scholars listened intently with their eyes slightly closed. Occasionally, they would open a crack to steal a glance at the half-veiled insect maiden, and their hearts would surge with emotion.

The performance of "The Song of the Pipa" attracted countless customers. Even though Mingyue Tower had not yet officially opened, many people were already wearing down the threshold.

Before long, Lin Ping appeared in everyone's sight, holding Jiang Yunying's hand.

Although the shop owner is Lin Fugui, everyone knows about his relationship with the city lord's mansion.

The appearance of Lin Ping and Jiang Yunying was already a dazzling sight, immediately attracting even more onlookers.

"My lady, from now on you will be the face of Mingyue Tower!" Lin Ping looked at Jiang Yunying with eyes full of affection, his pride evident.

Jiang Yunying is the most beautiful woman in Jiangcheng Prefecture. Lin Ping doesn't need to find socialites or courtesans to endorse him. Not only does this save him a huge endorsement fee, but it also achieves a better effect.

Jiang Yunying didn't understand the meaning of "spokesperson," but she smiled in perfect cooperation, captivating the hearts of countless young talents.

Next, Lin Ping and Jiang Yunying, each holding a pair of scissors, together cut the red ribbon, revealing the three gilded characters "Mingyue Tower." At the same time, a couplet appeared on the left door frame.

"Anyone who provides the matching couplet will enjoy free meals for life!" Lin Ping said generously.

"Free meals for life?" Everyone rubbed their hands together, staring wide-eyed at the couplet.

Mingyue Tower is the most upscale restaurant in Jiangcheng Prefecture and a symbol of status. Ordinary people might not even earn enough for a single meal in a month.

Lin Ping surprisingly offered to provide the service for life.

Even knowing it was just a gimmick, the talented scholars would still tirelessly try to come up with a matching line.

"When you go to West Lake, you carry a tin pot. The tin pot falls into West Lake. What a pity for the tin pot!" When many talented people read this first line, they were all eager to try it out, thinking that it was not difficult. But after thinking about it carefully, they all showed painful expressions.

"West Lake" and "tin pot" are all pronounced the same, and they also sound quite connected when read.

Lin Ping smiled smugly, thinking to himself, "This is an absolute couplet given by the great literary master Su Dongpo. Even he himself couldn't come up with a satisfactory second line. If anyone can come up with a matching line, I, Lin Ping, will cut off my head and use it as a chamber pot!"

Jiang Yunying glanced at Lin Ping with suspicion, feeling that his smile was somewhat eerie. Perhaps this was a dead couplet, impossible to match.

Regardless, Lin Ping successfully piqued the interest of the talented scholars, who were the best propaganda tools. Presumably, it wouldn't take more than three days for this couplet to spread throughout the streets and alleys of Jiangcheng Prefecture.

Next, Mingyuelou officially opened, and Lin Ping offered a 20% discount for customers who came in, and gold members got their first order for free!

By recharging 1,000 taels of silver, you will immediately receive a gold card, which entitles you to a lifetime 20% discount on all purchases, and your first meal will be free.

In reality, this so-called gold card is just a card with no information recorded inside. It relies entirely on Lin Fugui's own records in the ledger. They could easily run away with the money or deny everything.

However, this store has many connections with the City Lord's Mansion, which inevitably increases its credibility. Even if Lin Fugui runs away, the City Lord's Mansion cannot escape. Therefore, quite a few people still become gold members.

Lin Fugui was overjoyed as he watched tens of thousands of taels of silver enter his account. He was certain that he had never seen such a profitable business.

In addition, Lin Ping converted the first floor into a buffet style, which was relatively affordable and immediately attracted a large number of ordinary people.

It's not just about enjoying the food at Mingyuelou, but also about showing off to the neighbors.

Therefore, this move will bring tens of thousands of customers to Mingyue Tower. Even if each person spends only one or two taels of silver, that will still amount to tens of thousands of yuan in revenue.

The private rooms on the second floor and above were decorated in a magnificent style, and the higher the floor, the better the decoration, which was also a symbol of status.

"You actually earned more than 10,000 taels of silver in such a short time?" Jiang Yunying asked incredulously, yet she had to face reality.

"Is my wife afraid?" Lin Ping chuckled slyly, his meaning all too clear.

At this rate, she could earn 850,000 taels of silver in less than two months, at which point Jiang Yunying would have to fulfill her duties as a wife.

Of course, it's an exaggeration to say that a single restaurant could earn 850,000 taels of silver, as those VIP customers who have purchased membership cards would find it difficult to spend any more money within a year.

Although Jiangcheng is prosperous, there are not many wealthy people. Getting 30 to 50 people to sign up for a membership card is already the limit. To make money, one needs to take a long-term, steady approach.

Jiang Yunying rolled her eyes at Lin Ping, thinking to herself, "She is indeed afraid, afraid of being pricked by her husband."

Even though the two did not consummate their marriage, Jiang Yunying had heard some rumors about Lin Ping, such as that he was quick at acupuncture and that it seemed... he also frequently took drugs.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ping wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Before long, several beautifully dressed young women arrived at Mingyue Tower, all of whom bowed respectfully to Lin Pingxing.

"My lord, these are all Chongniang's sisters." Chongniang looked at Lin Ping with gratitude.

"Hmm, not bad." Lin Ping nodded in satisfaction, but with his back turned. In front of Jiang Yunying, how could he dare to criticize the women?

As Chongniang explained, these women were all from the private brothels of Wutong Garden, and their singing skills were quite good. They had been hired by Lin Ping to sing and play music for the VIPs in the private rooms. They earned more money than before and didn't have to use their looks.

Therefore, when the insect girl extended the invitation, these people immediately agreed.

"Thank you for taking us in, Your Highness!" Several women actually knelt on the ground and kowtowed, which was enough to show their disgust for places like Wutong Garden.

If not for the pressures of life, who would want to be a prostitute? It's just a pity that there are very few places in today's society where women can earn money.

"Old man, quickly give each of these young ladies one hundred taels of silver as a settlement fee!" Lin Ping shouted loudly at Lin Fugui, clearly unwilling to pay out of his own pocket.

Lin Fugui, being very strict with his son, immediately took several hundred taels of silver and handed them to several women, his furrowed brows clearly showing his reluctance.

Lin Ping is even more shrewd than a cunning merchant. Why would he give alms for no reason? This action is simply to make these girls devoted to Mingyue Tower, so that he can generate more than ten times the profit.

"There's salt inside Mingyue Tower, everyone go in and take a look!" Just as everyone was laughing and chatting, dozens of ragged people appeared outside the door, all glaring angrily at Mingyue Tower.