There is a happy inn in the capital.

Li Shuchen's face stiffened. "Damn it," she thought, "who does she think she is?" All she did was wear slightly old-fashioned clothes, simple accessories, a slightly sallow complexion, look a little younger, and be a little shorter.

Given her attitude, she wouldn't buy it anyway.

After getting rid of the grapes, Li Shuchen quietly walked to a deserted alley.

Opening the system shop, the Money Tree only cost five taels of silver. Li Shuchen clicked away quickly.

Money Tree x2, Snake Plant x8, Pothos x8

Asparagus fern bonsai x2, plum blossom bonsai x2, chrysanthemum bonsai x2, orchid bonsai x2

These items cost a total of one hundred taels, which is much cheaper than at the flower market.

I also bought ten sets of glass round plates and small bowls, and some tea leaves. These were the most expensive items I bought, costing a total of ninety-eight taels.

She spent one tael of cash to hire a carriage and two helpers to transport the goods to the inn.

Li Shuchen still had one hundred coins left. He gave sixty coins to Grape to buy scallion pancakes; the fragrant aroma of scallions could be smelled from afar.

Li Shuchen got so hungry he made a fortune.

I put the scallion pancakes I bought at home to share with others that evening.

Li Shuchen carried the grapes towards Taipei City.

Grape was particularly pleased and said, "Miss, shall we buy some more delicious food?"

Li Shuchen looked at the grapes with a longing expression and chuckled, "Yes, but they're not for us to eat."

Grape scratched its head: "If it's not for us, then who is it for?"

Li Shuchen patted Grape's head: "Don't think about it, you'll find out in a bit."

Li Shuchen bought three slices of braised beef, three pieces of mung bean cake, about ten green dates, and a candied hawthorn skewer. He also went to the West Market and bought three sticks of incense and two bundles of gold ingots.

I've spent all my money.

Li Shuchen also picked a bunch of wildflowers by the roadside; they were so beautiful, with so many colors.

Grape knew from the things her mistress bought at the West Market that she was going to visit the old lady.

Li Shuchen strode ahead, carrying the items, his steps precise and confident.

This surprised Grape: "Miss, you still remember the way?"

Li Shuchen responded with a smile, "I remember. Back then, I thought my grandparents had moved away and weren't living with us anymore. When I missed them, I would secretly go to visit them."

At this point, Li Shuchen felt a pang of sadness. Every time she looked for them and talked to them, no one came out to see her or respond. She even thought her grandparents didn't like her anymore, and she would hide under the covers and secretly cry when she got home.

But if I miss them again, I'll go again.

Li Shuchen sighed with some emotion, "Looking back now, it was pretty silly of me."

Grape comforted her, saying, "Miss is very good, not stupid."

A small earthen mound appeared ahead. Li Shuchen said, "We're here."

Place all the items on the ground, arrange them in order, and light incense.

Li Shuchen knelt down and kowtowed deeply, then placed the incense sticks in the incense burner.

This was the first time she had kowtowed to her elders while her soul was still intact, and it felt somewhat miraculous.

After kowtowing, they began burning gold ingots, saying as they burned them, "Grandfather, Grandmother, although I didn't bring much food, these gold ingots..."

I brought two large bags. You guys should eat and drink well over there. If you run out of money, just let me know and I'll come back and bring you more.

After burning the paper offerings, wipe the dust off the tombstone with your sleeve, just like before. Keep your grandparents' house clean and beautiful.

Li Shuchen initially smiled and said, "Grandfather, I brought you your favorite braised beef, although there are only three slices."

Grandma, I brought you mung bean cakes, green dates, and your favorite candied hawthorns, plus a bunch of fresh flowers that I picked myself. Aren't they pretty?

Li Shuchen's throat tightened and her voice grew hoarse as she spoke, and her eyes unconsciously reddened: "Did you miss me? I missed you all. I'm better now."

I'm not stupid anymore. You used to always tell me to let my family take care of me, but now I can take care of myself. Aren't I amazing?

Father is well, Mother is well, Xiao'er is well, everything is fine at home, you don't need to worry. If you miss me, you can come and see me in my dreams.

Li Shuchen wiped away her tears again and said, "Grandmother, I'm busy with the inn right now. I changed the name of the inn to 'Happiness Inn.' Do you think it sounds good, Grandmother?"

I even made some layout changes, pretty impressive, right? I hope the inn will recover soon.

Li Shuchen glanced at the setting sun, stood up, and said, "Grandfather, Grandmother, I'm leaving now. I'll come to see you again next time."

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For two days in a row, Li Shuchen rolled up his sleeves and worked with Xiao Feng. Grape wasn't very strong, but she also helped with cleaning and arranging small items.

On the last day, the plaque, tables, chairs, and screen were also finished and delivered. We hung the plaque up, covered it with a red silk cloth, and it looked very festive.

After arranging all the rooms, Li Shuchen was sweating profusely. Looking at the clean, tidy, comfortable, and cozy rooms that everyone had tidied up, he was very satisfied.

Just then, Aunt Wang brought over a plate, saying with delight, "Miss, please try this!"

Li Shuchen picked up a piece of crystal-clear, pink peach blossom cake and put it in her mouth. Her eyes widened instantly; the cake was fragrant, smooth, and delicious.

She quickly took another sip of the drink; it was sweet and refreshing with a subtle peach blossom fragrance, and the taste was much better than she had expected.

"Aunt Wang, this is so delicious! Everyone, please try some!" Li Shuchen urged everyone to have a taste.

Everyone nodded in unison, agreeing that it was delicious.

Shopkeeper Xu was so engrossed in eating that he could barely see, while Xiao Feng wolfed down his food, one bite after another. Grape, on the other hand, was savoring each bite with a blissful expression. Aunt Wang's eyes were full of smiles, her heart brimming with joy.

Li Shuchen asked Aunt Wang to use the new peach blossom-shaped transparent round plate and small bowl she had bought; they were small, exquisite, and crystal clear.

The utensils are decorated with lifelike peach blossom designs, edged with gold thread, exuding a rich and lingering sense of spring.

Li Shuchen named them: the peach blossom cake was called "Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms," and the peach blossom drink was called "Peach Blossom Delight."

Li Shuchen: "The price of 'Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms' is five taels of silver, and the price of 'Peach Blossoms in Full Bloom' is also five taels of silver."

Upon hearing Li Shuchen's words, everyone put down their food; it was too expensive, and they dared not eat it.

Li Shuchen laughed at everyone's reaction and joked, "Everyone, eat up, it's free."

"Manager Xu, if we buy them together, it will only cost eight taels of silver."

"Limited to ten sets per day, first come, first served."

The menu indicates "Spring Special".

“Yes, Miss,” Manager Xu nodded, still maintaining that inscrutable demeanor.

Li Shuchen: "Our slogan for tomorrow is 'Smile at every customer, and they won't run away!'"

When you see guests, greet them with a smile and let them feel our warm hospitality.

I hope we can get a satisfactory result tomorrow.

Shopkeeper Xu: "Don't worry, Miss, we'll get it done tomorrow."

Xiao Feng: "I can't say I'm good at anything else, but I'm especially good at laughing."

Aunt Wang: "Even when I'm in the kitchen, I'll be working with a smile."

Grape: "I'll help out tomorrow too. I'm happy when I'm with Miss."

Li Shuchen: "Okay, everyone go home early tonight and get some rest so you can be in top condition for tomorrow's opening challenge."