Yunling's sudden pause made the young women's hearts leap into their throats. They had assumed from Yunling's words that she was from an honest, hardworking family running a small business, and that even if they went to her house, they would only be doing chores like cleaning and tidying.

Perhaps there are other young men in the family who are of similar age. If one of them is chosen, he could become a mother in the future and no longer have to drift aimlessly like a floating duckweed.

But now that Yunling has taken such a turn, people feel that something bad is going to happen. So everyone's thoughts are wavering, but their eyes are fixed on Yunling, afraid of missing even the slightest bit of her expression.

Yunling smiled and continued:

"However, our business is a little different. I'm not aware of the current trend of wearing briefs in the city. Have you heard of it? My family is in the business of these kinds of women's products."

"I wanted to present this product to customers in a more intuitive way, so I wanted to ask a group of women who were willing to wear the product and let other young ladies see it to do this."

"Of course I know that I bought you, so you have to listen to me. But I would rather respect your wishes. After all, in business, cooperation is essential for long-term success. If you're willing, stand on my left; if not, stand on my right."

After she finished speaking, everyone looked at each other in surprise. This was the first time they had ever encountered someone like Yunling asking them for their opinions. In the past, they were always the ones being chosen, and they never had the chance to take the initiative to choose someone.

Before long, most people rushed to Yunling's left, leaving only those with missing limbs or congenital defects on her right.

Yunling looked to her left and picked two that caught her eye. Then she considered picking two tall girls, two short girls, three girls with slightly less attractive appearances and different skin tones, and finally one older girl.

"Brother, these ten will do."

Yang Yazi didn't immediately nod and calculate the copper coins. Instead, he said to Yunling:

"There's a method to choosing people. Look at their hands and feet, peek at their teeth, and check their belongings. Only those that truly match your requirements are the best."

Yunling knew that Yang Yazi was teaching her with good intentions, and she was naturally grateful.

"I understand. But I don't have many requirements for you. I value you as a person. So even if you leave this courtyard and something happens to you, as long as you are loyal and have no ulterior motives, I will do my best to help you."

Yang Yazi nodded and gestured for the young woman who hadn't been chosen to return to her assigned cubicle.

"Let each rest in peace. It is not that you are not good, but that your luck is bad and your destiny has not yet arrived. Tomorrow the sun will be high in the sky, and your mind will be free from worldly worries."

Yang Yazi continued looking at Yun Ling, extending his hand towards the door as a gesture:

Let's go.

Yunling instantly understood why this person had refused her request to stay overnight. If those who had gone out were to return, it would be considered bad luck, and for those who were stuck here and unable to leave, listening to them talk about the joys and sorrows outside would be cruel.

Yunling snapped out of her daze, nodded, and left with the ten young women she had chosen.

Back at the shop, the ten people waited quietly in front of the sign that read "Selling Changlang" for Yunling to discuss matters inside.

Yang Yazi pulled out each of these people's indentures, placed them on the table, and then fiddled with the abacus, muttering to himself:

“Three strings, three strings, two strings, two strings, one string and five hundred cash... a total of twenty-two strings and five hundred cash.”

"Alright, but my carriage can't carry that many. I wonder if you could help me carry some of the load?"

“I’m all alone, where would I get a horse-drawn carriage or a donkey cart? You can just take them in two trips. Anyway, you have the indenture, so they won’t run away.”

Since that was the case, Yunling didn't insist too much. She paid all the copper coins, took the indenture, and drove the five people to Shengfu Restaurant. Yun Ruoxia was also out of town selling mushrooms today, so she thought she would run into her aunt.

Yun Ling did run into Yun Ruoxia, but the other party showed no surprise whatsoever. Instead, upon seeing so many people behind Yun Ling, she was utterly terrified.

"Ling-jie, this is..."

"Auntie, this is a business partner I bought from a brokerage firm."

"Business partners??? Five???"

"No, it's ten."

Ten!!!

Yun Ruoxia was so excited she practically screamed like a dolphin. What kind of business partner needed ten people?! Was Yun Ling crazy, or had the world gone mad?!

What's more, she was bought from a brokerage firm, the kind of person others would use as a maid to help with household chores. Yunling is actually treating her like a business partner? And she's going to spend her own money, effort, land, and food to support this business partner?

Good heavens, if this is a dream, please slap her awake so she won't have to face such a cruel thing alone.

Yun Ruoxia stared at the five people behind Yun Ling, feeling utterly overwhelmed. Even if the new house were finished, let alone before it was completed, their house wouldn't be able to accommodate so many people.

Now it's time to talk about Yunling. Don't blame her for acting like a second aunt; things can't be done so casually.

Just as Yun Ruoxia was about to begin her reprimand, Yun Ling spoke first.

“Aunt, I’ve thought it through. Rather than being suppressed by others and having to watch other people’s faces all the time, why not just go all out and spend a few hundred strings of cash to promote the product? I don’t believe I can’t get a few big clients.”

Yun Ruoxia's admonition was immediately stuck in her throat. She admired Yun Ling's courage to go all out, but was a few hundred strings of silver a bit too much... However, given Yun Ling's abilities, investing a few hundred strings of silver might yield thousands or even tens of thousands of strings of silver in return. Thinking about it that way, it wasn't a loss.

Yun Ruoxia changed her question, "Ling-jie, but with so many people, where will we stay?"

Yun Ling fell silent. Yun Ruoxia, however, kept her eyes downcast and her mind focused, busy with her own calculations. She decided to pass this problem on to the rest of the family, and simply deliver the person herself. As for the rest, she figured there would be a way when the time was right.

Seeing that Yun Ruoxia had no objections, Yunling split up with her. She went back to the brokerage to pick up the remaining five people, then they went to a clothing store to buy two sets of clothes for each person. They then went to a nearby restaurant to pack ten portions of chicken, duck and ribs each. Finally, they went to the market to buy pots, pans, toothbrushes, soapberries and the like before heading home with their bags full.

When Zhang and Granny Yun saw the ten people, they exchanged a fierce glare, their heads spinning. They were already preoccupied with their own problems and had no time to deal with such a large group. Therefore, they passed the problem back to Yun Ling.

"Ling-jie, where are you staying?"