The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window onto Chen Mengyao's exquisite bed. However, it wasn't until 9 AM that Chen Mengyao finally woke up. She stretched, then slowly got up, bleary-eyed, and walked to the table. She picked up a cup of spiritual spring water that had been prepared beforehand and took a small sip. The spring water was clear and sweet, instantly making her feel refreshed.

After drinking the spiritual spring water, Chen Mengyao softly called out, "Meixiang." Soon, the door opened, and a clever and obedient maid entered, carrying a peach wood comb. Meixiang first bowed to Chen Mengyao, then skillfully began to comb her cascading long hair. In no time, her smooth and lustrous hair was finished.

Next, Chen Mengyao went to the wardrobe and carefully selected a dress. Finally, she chose a simple, elegant dress, mainly light blue with a few delicate orchids embroidered on it, making her appear even more refined and ethereal. After changing, Chen Mengyao turned and went into her own space.

She rummaged through the numerous items and found several brand-new mobile phones and memory cards. Then, she carefully selected some extremely precious medicinal herbs, including thousand-year-old ginseng, lingzhi mushrooms, and other rare forest herbs. In addition, there were various delicious foods and drinks, as well as a pile of dazzling crystal and diamond jewelry. She intended these as gifts for merchants in the medicinal herb, food, and jewelry industries, hoping to facilitate better cooperation.

After tidying up, Chen Mengyao left her room and dialed the butler's number. A respectful voice came from the other end: "Your Highness, what are your orders?" Chen Mengyao gave him the names and addresses of several merchants and said, "I'll be visiting them after breakfast. Send someone to deliver invitations to these merchants and prepare a carriage." The butler quickly replied, "Yes, Your Highness, this old servant will arrange it immediately." After hanging up, Chen Mengyao smiled slightly, secretly hoping that this visit would result in a successful cooperation.

After everything was arranged, Chen Mengyao led a group of maids leisurely towards the dining hall to prepare for breakfast. Coincidentally, just as they were about to reach the entrance of the dining hall, they ran into the Crown Princess, who was also coming to have breakfast.

"Sister!" Chen Mengyao greeted the Crown Princess with a joyful expression, then quickly walked forward to walk alongside her. The two chatted and laughed as they entered the dining hall and sat down opposite each other at a table.

Once the food was served, the two began to eat. During the meal, Chen Mengyao enthusiastically discussed her newly drafted business plan with the Crown Princess. She spoke eloquently and fluently about every detail, prompting the Crown Princess to nod in approval repeatedly.

“My sister is truly exceptionally intelligent! Her business acumen is truly admirable! However…” The Crown Princess paused slightly, looking at Chen Mengyao with concern, and said, “Business is important, but you must also take care of your health and not overwork yourself. You don’t have to do everything yourself.”

Chen Mengyao smiled and nodded, indicating that she understood the Crown Princess's good intentions. Then, she changed the subject excitedly and said, "Don't worry, sister. Once my shops are profitable, I plan to buy a few intelligent robots to help manage all the shops. This will not only lighten my burden but also improve operational efficiency. In fact, I've already bought one intelligent robot, and it will be in charge of managing all the newly opened restaurants."

Hearing this, the Crown Princess smiled with relief, her worries lessening slightly. The two continued eating and chatting, the atmosphere very harmonious. Before they knew it, the sumptuous breakfast was completely devoured.

After breakfast, Chen Mengyao rose to bid farewell to the Crown Princess. She gave a slight bow and said softly, "Please enjoy your meal, sister. I'll take my leave now." The Crown Princess smiled and replied, "Alright, take care on your journey, sister." With that, the two turned and slowly departed in different directions.

After Chen Mengyao finished arranging the gifts, she stepped out of the Prince's mansion. A carriage was already waiting at the gate, and she led several maids and guards towards the residences of several merchants. First, she arrived at the residence of Zhao Hongtu, the nearest food merchant. Several merchants, having received her invitation, had already arranged for people to wait at the gate. As soon as the Prince's carriage arrived, the servants at Zhao Hongtu's residence came forward to greet her. After alighting from the carriage, Chen Mengyao had her maids unload the gifts and excused herself from the servants' formalities. Then, they led Chen Mengyao and her entourage into the residence.

Upon entering the hall, Zhao Hongtu saw Chen Mengyao and immediately stepped forward to greet her. Chen Mengyao promptly told him to dispense with the formalities and invited him to sit in the seat of honor, while simultaneously instructing her servants to prepare tea for her. Chen Mengyao got straight to the point, explaining her purpose by having the maids display the gifts to him one by one, indicating that they were for him. She also proposed a business partnership with him, inviting him to manage the soon-to-open buffet restaurant and become the first member of her chamber of commerce.

Chen Mengyao presented all the information about the buffet restaurant, including the menu and opening event plan. She also proposed opening a snack and beverage shop in another neighborhood, introducing Zhao Hongtu to the various snacks and drinks she had brought, and indicating that they could also sell local or other regional snacks. Zhao Hongtu was very excited to hear this, especially when he saw the variety of food and the dining style of the buffet restaurant, which broadened his horizons. He expressed his willingness to accept her invitation.

When Chen Mengyao mentioned partnering with him to open a snack shop, Zhao Hongtu was overjoyed. Seeing the wide variety of snacks Chen Mengyao displayed, he could imagine the business would be incredibly successful. He readily accepted Chen Mengyao's invitation. Chen Mengyao stated that in this business, she would only be responsible for providing the snacks, the interior design drawings, and a portion of the capital; Zhao Hongtu would be responsible for the rest—the shop, manpower, and most of the funding—and she would only receive 10% of the profits. Zhao Hongtu indicated that this was acceptable.

Chen Mengyao took out her phone and taught Zhao Hongtu how to use its various functions. She then created a WeChat group and added him to it. Afterward, she had him add her phone number and said that she would inform him of the specific details in two days so he could come to the Prince's Mansion to discuss them. She also had other businessmen to visit. Zhao Hongtu nodded to indicate he understood, escorted Chen Mengyao to the gate of the mansion, and watched her leave.

Immediately afterward, Chen Mengyao headed to her next stop—the residence of Lin Changfu, a wealthy businessman in the food and beverage industry. She came with two important purposes: first, to find a capable and experienced manager for her soon-to-open Western restaurant; second, to fulfill a sudden inspiration—to open a unique snack shop, offering a variety of delicious and distinctive modern snacks for people to enjoy. The realization of all these ideas might require a deep collaboration with Lin Changfu.

Upon entering the space, Chen Mengyao quickly turned on her computer and connected to the internet, eagerly searching for various snacks and their detailed preparation methods. Soon, the screen was filled with mouthwatering food images and dense text descriptions. She carefully selected the most representative and suitable parts for promotion in this area, downloaded them, and compiled them into a booklet. Afterward, she printed out these valuable materials and meticulously bound them into a thick cookbook. Satisfied, Chen Mengyao exited the space.

As the carriage slowly came to a stop, Chen Mengyao eagerly slipped back into her spatial dimension. This time, she headed straight for the cold storage warehouse, carefully retrieving the various snacks she had previously stockpiled, based on the types of snacks listed in the downloaded materials. She placed each snack into a pre-prepared insulated container, ensuring their quality remained unaffected. Once all the snacks were properly arranged, Chen Mengyao carried the heavy insulated container, gracefully alighting from the carriage and stepping towards the gates of Lin Changfu's mansion, a place brimming with unknowns and opportunities.

When Chen Mengyao appeared at the gate of Lin Changfu's residence, the waiting servants instantly sprang into action. Some hurried inside to report to their mistress, while others rushed forward to bow respectfully to Chen Mengyao. Chen Mengyao smiled and waved her hand gently, indicating that they could dispense with the formalities. The servants then guided Chen Mengyao even more respectfully through the vermilion gate of the residence.

Entering the mansion, passing through the courtyard and corridors, they finally arrived at the reception room. Lin Changfu, who had been waiting there, hurriedly stepped forward, his face beaming with smiles, and politely bowed to Chen Mengyao. Chen Mengyao returned a polite smile and greeting, and was then warmly invited by Lin Changfu to sit in the seat of honor. Immediately afterward, Lin Changfu turned to a servant and loudly ordered, "Quickly brew a cup of the finest tea for our distinguished guest!" A short while later, a servant carefully carried in a steaming cup of fragrant tea and gently placed it on the tea table beside Chen Mengyao, showing respect for the guest.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, chatting about recent weather changes and interesting things in the city. After a brief exchange, Chen Mengyao gradually got to the point, saying sincerely, "I've come today to visit because I have important matters to discuss. I would like to sincerely invite Brother Lin to take on the role of manager of my Western restaurant. In addition, I have another idea, which is to hope that we can cooperate to open a unique snack shop. I wonder what Brother Lin thinks?" After speaking, Chen Mengyao took out detailed information about the Western restaurant and the planning ideas for the snack shop from her bag and handed them to Lin Changfu. At the same time, several maids standing behind her gently placed several exquisite insulated boxes on the table, then opened the lids, revealing various delicious-looking snacks inside. Chen Mengyao smiled and gestured for Lin Changfu to try them.

Lin Changfu picked up his chopsticks as instructed, taking a small bite of each snack and savoring it carefully. His eyes widened in delight, and he nodded repeatedly, praising, "This taste is truly indescribable! Such delicious snacks are sure to be popular; this business will definitely be very successful!" After a moment's thought, Lin Changfu slapped his thigh and decisively agreed, "Thank you for the Princess's favor. Since these snacks are so tempting, I will certainly do my best to assist you. I am willing to cooperate with the Princess to create a brilliant future!"

Upon seeing Lin Changfu nod in agreement to cooperate, Chen Mengyao's face immediately lit up with a joyful smile. She gracefully took out the latest smartphone she had prepared from her elegant handbag, then slowly walked to Lin Changfu's side and sat down, patiently and meticulously teaching this business partner, who was somewhat unfamiliar with modern technology, how to use the small phone.

“Mr. Lin, look here, this is the call button…” Chen Mengyao’s gentle voice was as warm as a spring breeze. She first demonstrated to Lin Changfu how to make a phone call and send a text message, and then introduced in detail the uses and usage of some commonly used software, such as WeChat, which can facilitate communication with others, and the camera, which can take pictures.

After some careful guidance, Lin Changfu gradually mastered the various functions of the phone. At this point, Chen Mengyao seized the opportunity, quickly opening WeChat and adding Lin Changfu to the previously created group chat. This way, everyone could exchange ideas and updates about the collaboration at any time in the group.

After finishing these tasks, Chen Mengyao smiled and looked at Lin Changfu, saying, "Mr. Lin, I will call you two days from now to discuss the specific details of this cooperation. I would also like to invite you to our residence then so we can further explore the relevant matters." With that, Chen Mengyao politely stood up, preparing to take her leave.

Seeing this, Lin Changfu quickly got up to see her off and accompanied Chen Mengyao all the way to the gate of the mansion. Standing at the gate, Lin Changfu watched Chen Mengyao's figure gradually disappear into the distance until she was completely out of sight before turning back into the mansion.

Immediately following, Chen Mengyao continued her itinerary, visiting Li Ze, a wealthy businessman in the medicinal herb trade, and Chen Sicheng, a tycoon in the jewelry business. Both were renowned and influential figures in their respective fields.

After Chen Mengyao explained her ideas for opening a pharmacy and renovating a jewelry store in detail, Li Ze and Chen Sicheng both showed great interest. After careful consideration, they finally agreed, expressing their willingness to join this promising business plan.

For Chen Mengyao, receiving support from such powerful partners was undoubtedly a great joy. She sincerely thanked them for their trust and said enthusiastically, "With your help, I believe we will definitely be able to run this pharmacy and jewelry store very successfully!" At the same time, she also suggested that everyone discuss future development plans in depth, in order to give full play to the strengths of all parties and achieve a win-win situation.

Immediately afterward, Chen Mengyao went to visit Yang Wanli, an expert in the fabric business. When she stepped into the shop filled with the aroma of various fabrics, she couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation and excitement.

Upon meeting Yang Wanli, Chen Mengyao greeted him politely and warmly, and then got straight to the point, discussing her ambitious plan to open a clothing store. As the conversation deepened, Chen Mengyao elaborated on her ideas regarding the store's style positioning, target customer group, and marketing strategies.

To everyone's delight, Yang Wanli's eyes lit up after listening to Chen Mengyao's explanation, revealing a keen interest. He nodded frequently, indicating his strong agreement with Chen Mengyao's ideas and his belief that it was a highly promising business opportunity. Furthermore, he proactively offered to actively participate, contributing his years of accumulated industry experience and resources.

Faced with such a positive response, Chen Mengyao was overjoyed, a bright smile spreading across her face. She immediately promised to arrange further, more detailed discussions as soon as possible to ensure the smooth progress of the entire collaboration and achieve the shared goal of a win-win situation.

Chen Mengyao showed great patience and enthusiasm towards these people. She first handed each of them a brand-new smartphone, and then patiently taught them how to operate the small device step by step. From unlocking the screen to opening applications, she explained each step in great detail to ensure they could master the basic functions.

After completing the mobile phone tutorial, Chen Mengyao quickly added these people to the chamber of commerce group. She smiled and told everyone, "I will gather everyone at the Prince's Mansion in a couple of days. At that time, we will discuss the specific details of the cooperation in detail and plan our future business blueprint together." Everyone nodded in agreement, looking forward to the upcoming meeting.

After finishing all that, Chen Mengyao didn't stop. She immediately went to find Lin Hai, who ran the inn. Upon seeing him, Chen Mengyao eagerly handed him the carefully prepared hotel design plans and began her tutorial, meticulously demonstrating how to view and analyze the plans using her phone. After confirming that Lin Hai had fully mastered the process, she added him to the chamber of commerce group and informed him that she would invite him to the Prince's Mansion in a couple of days to discuss important matters such as the hotel's future plans and development direction.

After visiting those important figures one by one, it was already approaching noon. Chen Mengyao, her steps slightly heavy, slowly began her journey home, eventually returning to the Prince's residence to have lunch. After a whole morning of non-stop running around, she felt utterly exhausted, as if all her strength had been drained. However, despite this, the thought of working hand-in-hand with these newly acquainted partners to create a brand new business blueprint instantly dispelled all her weariness, making her eyes shine brightly once more.