Chapter 498 Doing business is more tiring than practicing swordsmanship and calligraphy!

She still didn't wear the heavy veil that covered her entire body; instead, she wore a veil and stood by the second-floor railing in a bright red women's dress.

She reached out and took the gong, which rang out loudly, drawing all eyes to her. Then she introduced herself: "Fellow villagers, ladies of the world, and guests—my surname is Nangong, and I am the young owner of this restaurant."

"You can call me Lady Nangong."

"Today, I hereby guarantee that this restaurant is absolutely a legitimate women's restaurant."

"In addition to specially blended fruit and flower wines suitable for us women, there are also all kinds of exquisite snacks and brand-new dishes."

"Not only that, but even our cooks, chefs, waiters, shopkeepers, managers, and so on, are all women."

With a wave of Li Qingluo's hand, all the waiters in the restaurant rushed out of the main door and stood in a neat row.

Sure enough, everyone, regardless of age, was a woman!

Li Qingluo: "If the ladies don't believe me, they can go to the restaurant themselves to verify their identities."

"In addition to serving food and drinks, our restaurant also offers various entertainment options for the ladies to participate in each day."

"There are flower drum relay, poetry recitation, pitch-pot, riddles, poetry writing and painting, needlework competitions, and so on."

"If you have any interesting or exciting ideas, please feel free to suggest them to our restaurant. We at Huaxielou will review them one by one and then adopt them as appropriate."

"And all the female guests who participate in the games will have the opportunity to participate in the 'free food' event on that day."

“Take this ‘flower drum relay’ for example. Whoever receives the flower drum must perform a talent. If the talent is recognized by everyone, all the money spent at the restaurant that day can be waived.”

“Every day, three ‘freeloader’ girls can be selected. Everyone can participate.”

"Besides that, the most important point! It's also a rule of our restaurant."

“All women entering the restaurant must remove their veils before they can be seated.”

After speaking, Li Qingluo looked at Zheng Mama, who was standing to the side.

Granny Zheng quickly ordered someone to light the firecrackers.

Amidst the crackling sounds, smoke and exploding red firecracker paper scattered like tiny flowers filling the sky.

All the windows on the first floor of the Huaxie Restaurant were opened wide at that moment.

The blue curtains swayed gently in the breeze.

The interior was exquisitely decorated, and a delightful fragrance wafted out.

It smells like flowers!

"They actually put fresh flowers in it!"

"Where did all these flowers come from this season?"

"Just who is she? These ideas are so appealing, even to a man like me, let alone to any woman in the world?"

"We really want to go in and take a look. Are they really not going to let us in?"

This is no joke.

A burly man carrying a knife tried to rush in, but Que'er and her men kicked him down the stairs.

"What are you doing?"

"Our Flower Pavilion Restaurant is not a place for you to act arrogantly and unruly!"

As soon as the sparrow uttered its stern command, someone clapped and shouted, "Good!"

"They dare not enter, so I, the princess, will be your first guest!"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their heads in unison to look at the source of the sound.

"It's from the Second Princess's residence."

"It seems to be Princess Changning?"

"Why is Princess Changning out here?"

"Her mother's affair with that Xie family monk caused such a big fuss, and I heard she doesn't want to leave the mansion all day. Why is she here to support this Flower Pavilion Restaurant today?"

Changning walked out from the separated crowd.

Li Qingluo had already come downstairs and came to the door to greet him.

"This humble woman pays her respects to the Princess."

Changning nodded slightly to Li Qingluo: "Young Master, aren't you going to lead the way?"

As soon as Changning went in, several young ladies from prominent families who had been hiding in the crowd and were already eager to make their move followed her in.

As soon as they entered the restaurant, waiting maids immediately came forward to remove their veils and hats, and after registering them, they were all put away.

The window was closed.

Unfortunately, those still watching from outside could only see the fresh smiles on those lively faces.

Soon, groups of women walked into the restaurant hand in hand.

Within an hour, the unique features of the Flower Pavilion Restaurant had spread throughout the entire Nan'an.

By noon, the Huaxie Restaurant was already full of customers.

All the women who didn't get a seat had to take a number tag and wait to come back earlier next time.

By evening, Li Qingluo was exhausted.

With a tender heart, Granny Zheng fetched hot water for her and helped her sit in the bathtub to soak in the warm water.

"Young lady, please don't go if you're busy for a few more days."

“That Lady Jin is one of our own. Once she sees how you do it, you won’t have to worry about her anymore.”

Li Qingluo propped herself up on her jade-like arm and rubbed her temples: "Let's wait at least a month."

"This is not an easy task to handle."

"The customs of the people in the Great Chu are not as open as those in the Great Liang, and the requirements for women are many times more stringent."

"I'm afraid that my bold actions will attract a lot of attacks and targeting, and even if my business is doing well, I'll be envied."

“Recently, we’ve been having the ‘killers’ take turns standing guard at the entrance.”

"Unless it is absolutely necessary to cause a fatal incident, you must not rush into the restaurant and break the rules."

"In the main hall, I'll have to trouble you, Granny, to bring out more of our own people."

"Doing business is truly more tiring than practicing swordsmanship or writing calligraphy."

Running a restaurant is far more mentally taxing than practicing swordsmanship.

"By the way, Your Highness, Zhuiyu, and Lengdian haven't returned yet?"

In recent days, the three of them, master and servant, have been leaving early and returning late.

Li Qingluo did not see Duan Rongshi at all.

She didn't have a chance to ask what they were doing.

All she knew was that he did come back every night in the middle of the night, but when she turned around to touch him, he was cold and distant.

Last time, Li Qingluo sent Duan Rongshi to test Zhuiyu's feelings for Que'er.

The year is over, and there's still no reply.

Today, after much effort, the restaurant finally opened.

Li Qingluo then remembered this matter again.

Granny Zheng: No. Should I go and inquire about it?

"By the way, young lady, Uncle De and Wu Quan are here. They're looking forward to seeing you tomorrow."

Li Qingluo was pleasantly surprised to hear the names of the grandfather and grandson.

"Then tell them to come first thing tomorrow morning."

"Let's leave His Highness alone for now."

"He must be busy with something more important."

"He will tell me when the time is right."

As she spoke, Li Qingluo slowly closed her eyes.

She was really sleepy.

He fell asleep sitting in the bathtub.

When she heard the sound of water again, Li Qingluo assumed it was Granny Zheng adding water for her.

She turned around groggily and lay down on the bathtub.

"Granny, please rub my back..."

Soon, a gentle yet firm, warm, damp towel began to roam over her back.

Li Qingluo hummed comfortably.

I felt as if the hand paused for a moment.

Li Qinglu twisted her body.

"Granny?"

"So comfortable."

"Shall we rub it some more?"

A cool, clear voice rang in my ears: "Okay."

Li Qingluo's eyes widened instantly with a "whoosh".

male voice?