Watching everyone file out, Cen Xi and Jun Xiaoqiao exchanged a glance, went out and told the waiter to tidy up room number two in the Heavenly section, and then the two of them went back into room number one in the Heavenly section.

"What do these people mean by this? They just made up a lame excuse to cause trouble. What are they trying to achieve? They say that the braised fish with egg white at Zhenxiu Restaurant is not authentic. Why don't they just spit a fishbone down their throat or poison someone and cause a murder? Wouldn't that make things even bigger? What good is it to just say that the braised fish with egg white is not authentic, like scratching an itch?"

Jun Xiaoqiao sat at the round table, resting her chin on her hand, unable to come up with a solution no matter how hard she tried.

"You don't need to worry about this. Now that we've met, sister, I'll have to ask you to take care of Zhenxiu Restaurant for me from now on. Here's the token. I also need to ask you to go to town and take over the rest of Zhenxiu Restaurant."

Cen Xi grasped Jun Xiaoqiao's hand and said solemnly.

"Where are you going? Who was that person just now? Why did you go crazy the moment that person appeared?"

Jun Xiaoqiao looked at Cen Xi with a probing expression, and she had a feeling that Cen Xi must have many secrets.

"I can't say right now. I'm just guessing, and it needs to be confirmed. Xiao Qiao, the only people I can trust in this world are you and Jun Jianchou. You have to help me, or I'll take you with me when I'm reincarnated."

Cen Xi started off speaking very seriously, but later it escalated into threats.

"I thought you had changed, but it seems I was overthinking it. Don't worry, I, Jun Xiaoqiao, will handle things perfectly."

Jun Xiaoqiao rolled her eyes and then made a promise.

"I knew you were reliable. I'm entrusting Zhenxiulou to you. Don't worry, we're partners, and you'll definitely get your share."

Cen Xi stood up, glanced at Jun Xiaoqiao, and, much like her former boss used to call her into his office at the beginning of each year and paint a rosy picture for her, patted Jun Xiaoqiao on the shoulder and said.

"Get your hands off me. You think I'd work for you for free? Dream on! But since you're so pitiful, I can still send you another one."

Jun Xiaoqiao glanced at her with disdain, shook off her hand, and mocked her.

"No, one is enough. More would be a waste of money. I'm broke right now, so I have to be careful with every penny I spend."

Cen Xi resolutely refused. Damn it, with this identity, she had to think about self-preservation every moment. Besides self-preservation, she also had to cultivate a large number of people to use for her. After all, the Yan Taizu in her previous life was a master of political intrigue. Who knows what he is plotting now? It would cost too much money to support another person.

She now has to be very careful with every penny, and she resolutely refuses to work with people she doesn't need.

"Tch, so petty. My home is in the Yuan family mansion in the east of the city. If you come alone, I won't send anyone to invite you. I'm leaving, this is boring."

Jun Xiaoqiao stood up, scoffed, and then looked Cen Xi up and down with a look that said "I look down on you." After saying what she wanted to say, she raised her chin and walked out.

"You're really leaving? Didn't you want to eat the braised fish with egg white at Zhenxiulou?"

Cen Xi was used to that kind of look from her; if she could speak properly, she wouldn't be the Yu Weiwei she knew.

So she only asked her if that stinky woman was sure she wanted to leave.

"Hmm, I'm not interested today. If I own half of Zhenxiulou in the future, I'll still be able to enjoy hibiscus braised fish. I'm leaving."

Jun Xiaoqiao turned to look at Cen Xi, replied to her, then stepped out of the room and left without looking back.

Cen Xi watched from the second floor as Jun Xiaoqiao was helped into the carriage by her maid, and smiled.

Then she went to the kitchen to find Chef Li, told him about her plans, and then left Zhenxiulou.

After thinking it over, Cen Xi decided to go to Chunhua Tower to see how Zhu Yanniang was managing it. At the same time, she also sent a letter to Liu Ji. She had 10,000 taels of gold in silver notes, which would be enough for the people at Feifeng Mountain to use for a while.

At Chunhua Tower, Zhu Yanniang was discussing with Qingyi who should pretend to be an innocent woman to put up a sign today. After being brainwashed by Cen Xi, Zhu Yanniang was now particularly interested in making money.

But after a few days of trying, she found that those filthy men who came to the brothel liked to deflower the virgins. But there weren't that many innocent women in the brothel, and even if there were, Zhu Yanniang wouldn't let those filthy men have their fun.

The people who come to this place are all bad news. It's already merciful of her not to kill them on the spot. They still have the nerve to dream of being prostitutes? Go eat shit.

However, if you don't follow the market and lure those scoundrels in, you won't make any money. So, the only option is to create a fake product and swindle money from them first.

"Today, it's all about Green Robe. Her innocent face is the most deceptive thing. If she stands up there, she'll definitely make ten thousand taels of gold tonight."

Seeing Zhu Yanniang constantly flipping through their portraits, Qingyi offered a suggestion.

"No, Green Robe is going to make her final appearance at the end of this month. You're right, she is indeed the most like a courtesan among us, but she's also an excellent trump card. I'm planning to make a big splash on the Emperor's birthday, so she can't make it tonight."

Chunniang glanced at it and, seeing that she had already sent this blue-clad woman away, rejected the idea.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, wondering where Cen Xi had gone. If she were here, she could offer some advice and see if there were any flaws in the Chunhua Pavilion she was running.

"This girl is fine, I think she's good-looking."

Cen Xi entered the room and approached Zhu Yanniang to look at the painting she had spread on the table. He pointed to a girl in red and said...

"She's stunning, with a beautiful figure and captivating charm. Even I, a woman, am bewitched by her. She'll definitely fetch a good price tonight."

Seeing Zhu Yanniang's surprise at her coming in, Cen Xi added.

"Hmm, the one in red is nice. She'll be the one tonight. Qingyi, go and make the arrangements. Once you've taken care of things, go with Ah Xi. From now on, you're hers."

Zhu Yanniang glanced at Cen Xi, then gave instructions to Qingyi. Cen Xi was right; the red dress did suit her quite well. In fact, she had been planning to choose the red dress earlier as well.

"Yes, Sect Master, please wait a moment. Qingyi will be right back."

Before leaving, Qingyi glanced at Cen Xi, her new mistress, and bowed as she withdrew.

"Why are you here? Where have you been these past few days? Why can't we go up Flying Phoenix Mountain? What kind of formation have you set up this time?"

Seeing Qingyi leave, Zhu Yanniang pulled Cen Xi aside and asked a series of questions.

"Now we can go up the mountain. After the last assassination attempt, I felt that Flying Phoenix Mountain's defenses were not strong enough, so I modified the formation again."

Cen Xi would never admit that it was that scoundrel who schemed against her, preventing her from even returning home, and forcing her to be taken advantage of multiple times before she could escape.

"So that's how it is, sister. You heard what I said earlier. What do you think of my arrangement?"

Zhu Yanniang suddenly realized, and then asked about the results of her renovation of Chunhua Tower. She felt that although she had no business experience, as the daughter of a merchant, she still had a talent for it, the kind that could grasp things quickly and apply them to other situations.