There is a happy inn in the capital.

To be honest, I was quite startled when the three of you appeared at my door. I thought you were after my beauty and wanted to assault me.

Laughter filled the air

"Dry" *4

Seeing everyone raise their glasses, Princess Changning also raised hers: "Everything is understood without words, cheers!"

"Dry" *4

The cup wasn't big, and Li Shuchen felt a little dizzy after drinking it, but not seriously; the others were about the same.

She has never been in a relationship, but she has seen people around her in relationships; some are happy, but their numbers are extremely small.

Somewhat moved, I took a bite of the rib and opened my mouth.

"We girls don't necessarily need a man to be with us. If he loves you and you're happy with him, that's wonderful, of course."

But if you don't have that, then take good care of yourself, focus on developing your career, and have a few close friends to get together with from time to time—that's also a great way to be happy.

Upon hearing this, the three of them turned to look at Li Shuchen; they had never heard of such a statement before.

The three thought about it carefully and realized that Li Shuchen was right.

It's not like you need a man to be able to live a good life on your own.

Their eyes sparkled when they looked at Li Shuchen.

Li Shuchen was almost mesmerized by their beauty. Three different types of beauties looking at you with adoration—who could resist that?

Li Shuchen genuinely wanted them all to live well and live for themselves.

Gu Ziying: "Shu Chen's ideas are always so unconventional."

Princess Changning: "Li Shuchen has always been so interesting; he's won my heart."

Zelan: "It is indeed quite extraordinary."

Li Shuchen waved his hand downwards: "Keep a low profile, keep a low profile."

Li Shuchen took a bite of food and looked at Zhelan, asking, "Zhelan, your maternal grandfather lives in the capital, so why do you live so far away in Yangzhou?"

Zhelan: "My mother loved Yangzhou, so my father settled there with her and did business there. I grew up in Yangzhou and would occasionally come back to visit my maternal grandfather."

Li Shuchen: "Zhelan also really likes Yangzhou."

Zelan: "I love it. I love the scenery, the weather, and my fabric business there."

Gu Ziying looked at Zhelan: "What kind of fabric?"

Ze Lan: "Mainly silkworm silk."

Gu Ziying: "Could you sell me this fabric? I own a clothing shop that happens to be short of silk fabric."

Zelan: "Of course."

Listening to their conversation, Li Shuchen thought, "Okay, the business deal is done. Making money is more important than anything else."

Li Shuchen kept eating vegetables.

After finishing their meal, Gu Ziying and Zhelan went to discuss business.

Princess Changning followed Li Shuchen to the Three Treasures Hall. She sat on an octagonal stool and took out a purse.

Princess Changning: "The money for the mirror is all here."

Li Shuchen opened it and saw a pile of silver notes. He beamed and quickly counted the money – a full four thousand taels, some one thousand taels, some five hundred taels, and some one hundred taels.

Li Shuchen: "Why are there so many? Five hundred taels each should be three thousand five hundred taels of silver."

Li Shuchen wondered to himself, could there be someone selling it for even more?

Princess Changning took a sip of tea: "I heard from the shopkeeper that the last mirror was fought over between two young ladies, and neither would give in, so the highest bidder won."

Li Shuchen nodded: "I see."

He handed 2,800 taels of silver to Princess Changning, saying, "This is a loan from you, plus a share."

After repaying Gu Ziying another four hundred taels of silver, there would be a remaining one thousand eight hundred taels, which would just be enough to settle the remaining debts for the estate.

Li Shuchen carefully put the money into his purse, then tucked it securely into his waistband. He patted it down, a broad smile playing on his lips. Princess Changning laughed at Li Shuchen's actions.

Princess Changning teased, "Li Shuchen, do you love money that much?"

Li Shuchen took a sip of tea and replied, "Of course, who in this world doesn't love money? I'm busy working hard just for a few taels of silver. Money makes me happy."

Princess Changning nodded. Yes, she knew that Li Shuchen loved money; she knew it from their first meeting.

Princess Changning sat for a while and then returned. Li Shuchen went to the counter to check how much profit he had made this month.

Two hundred and fifty-one taels of silver

That's about enough to furnish a "top-tier" room; after all, things at Xiao Jizi's place aren't too expensive.

Li Shuchen: "Uncle Xu, take me to Manager Liu and settle the remaining balance with him."

Li Shuchen figured that Manager Liu must be in dire need of money to sell the estate, so he quickly settled the payment to save himself the trouble of worrying.

Shopkeeper Xu: "Yes, miss."

Li Shuchen looked at Xiaofeng: "Xiaofeng, keep an eye on the inn. Uncle Xu and I will be right back."

Xiao Feng: "Understood, Miss. Don't worry."

After wandering around for quite some time, Li Shuchen and Manager Xu finally found Manager Liu at Qingde Medical Clinic.

Li Shuchen stepped inside and saw Doctor Sun writing a prescription.

Doctor Sun said, "I don't have this century-old ginseng here. Go get it from somewhere else. Get six doses of medicine first, and I'll prepare the rest of the herbs for you. After you've taken them, see how effective they are."

Manager Liu hesitated, his head slightly lowered. He had visited every medical clinic in the capital to treat his mother's illness, but none had been able to cure her, and he had spent a great deal of money.

Finally, after hearing from others that Dr. Sun at Qingde Medical Clinic had superb medical skills and the medicines were inexpensive, I decided to try my luck there.

Other medicinal herbs weren't expensive, but this century-old ginseng was practically killing him. Where would he find the extra money?

The final payment for the farm property was also agreed to be settled a month later with Miss Li. What can he do now?

Seeing that Manager Liu was standing still, Li Shuchen called out loudly, "Manager Liu, I've come to settle the remaining debt for the estate."

Upon hearing this, Manager Liu raised his head and quickly went to greet Li Shuchen.

Manager Liu's eyes lit up as he said, "Miss Li, you've gone to great lengths to come all this way to see me."

Li Shuchen waved his hand: "There's no such thing as hard work or not, it's enough that I found you."

Then he took out 1,800 taels of silver from his purse and handed it to Manager Liu.

Li Shuchen: "Manager Liu, please count them, are there enough?"

Shopkeeper Liu: "No need, I trust Miss Li."

He watched Li Shuchen count the bills one by one, and the number was correct.

Manager Liu took the money, carefully put it in his pocket, and signed the contract.

Now that the money and goods are settled, Li Shuchen has one less thing on his mind.

Li Shuchen said, "Manager Liu, hurry and get the medicine."

Manager Liu bowed to Li Shuchen: "Thank you, Miss Li."

After saying that, he immediately left Qingde Medical Clinic and disappeared from sight in a short while.

Li Shuchen bowed to Doctor Sun and said, "Doctor Sun, it's been a long time."

Dr. Sun stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Miss Li, your complexion is rosy; you seem to be doing very well."

Li Shuchen replied, "Doctor Sun looks very healthy; he could live for several hundred years."

Doctor Sun laughed heartily: "You silly girl, if I lived for hundreds of years, wouldn't I become a monster?"

Li Shuchen shook his head: "No, no, no, it could also be an immortal."

Dr. Sun: "Hahahahahaha"

Li Shuchen amused Doctor Sun and returned to the inn in a good mood. He spent the day writing and drawing in the Sanbao Hall, planning to start renovating the "Tian" tier room the next day.