The next day, Shen Xu arrived at the inn early in the morning with his men. Li Xi and the others were already having breakfast. When the innkeeper saw Shen Xu, he quickly instructed the waiter to go to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Shen Xu sat down at the table next to him, and the two greeted each other, "Brother Li" and "Brother Shen."

The group finished breakfast quickly. Their luggage was already packed, and apart from some personal items which Tian Tian carried, the rest were eagerly taken by Shen Xu's men, who didn't want to miss the opportunity to impress Young Master Shen. With many hands making light work, they soon boarded a carriage and headed to their lodgings.

Meng Zhelan's storefront is on Changyang Street, not on a main street or in the busiest part of the city. There are quite a few merchants and families living in this area, as well as some students. About four miles away is Baichuan Academy, which is the main source of income for this street.

Although Baichuan Academy isn't a top-tier institution, its large student body has created numerous businesses in the surrounding area. The storefront Meng Zhelan bought wasn't in the best location, situated at the end of the street, hence the relatively low price. Because of its remote location, the previous owner had struggled and simply sold the entire property, including the courtyard.

The people Shen Xu brought didn't require Li Xi and the others to lift a finger. They didn't have much luggage anyway, and they all volunteered to do the work, quickly organizing everything. They also swept the yard and house inside and out until they were spotless. Shen Xu even arranged for tables, chairs, and beds to be brought over. Ling'er and Sun Tiantian only needed to put away their personal belongings. Tiantian saw a pile of wood in the backyard, picked up an axe, and quickly split the wood into four pieces, placing them side by side. The people in the yard were stunned by her strength; they rarely saw someone so precise, and were momentarily speechless.

“Brother Li, these small matters can be handled by my men. You don’t need to lift a finger. See if you need anything else. My family knows carpenters in Kyoto, so just ask,” Shen Xu said sincerely. He also arranged for someone to send over several pots of azaleas and orchids in full bloom, and set up stone tables and chairs in the yard so people could rest outside when the weather was nice.

"Thank you so much, Brother Shen. This is more than enough. You've thought of everything so thoroughly," Li Xi said gratefully.

"Brother Li, you're too kind. I wanted to give you the house, but you refused. These are just small things." "Brother Shen is so generous," Li Xi said, bowing respectfully. In the short time, everything in the house and courtyard had been taken care of.

Seeing that she didn't need to lift a finger, Meng Zhelan went to the clinic to hand over the duties to Doctor Tian. When she arrived, Doctor Tian had already organized the herbal medicine records and placed them on the counter. He gave her a few instructions and then left. Meng Zhelan looked at the records in her hand, opened the medicine cabinets one by one, and made sure she had everything in mind. She also kept the previous staff members, which would be good for the future management of the clinic.

Meng Zhelan made a long list of medicinal herbs that needed to be purchased. She handed the list to her assistant and asked him to arrange the purchase. She would check the quality later. She also added some medicine furnaces for making medicine, as she planned to make some commonly used pills and powders.

The shop assistant, Huang Bao, a fourteen-year-old boy, asked, "Boss, should we find the same herbal medicine supplier that Doctor Tian used to work with, or should we find another one?" "Same as before, if it's suitable, we'll continue; if not, we'll find another one," Meng Zhelan replied, flipping through the booklet in her hand.

The clinic is currently closed temporarily, and she needs to renovate it again, keeping the original name "Ren'an Hall". She asked Huang Bao to take her to a carpentry shop. "Master, I want to renovate the entrance, make some tables and chairs inside, a few hospital beds, and screens..." Although Huang Bao is young, he is meticulous and listens attentively to Meng Zhelan's conversation with the carpenter to avoid any mistakes.

Meng Zhelan was satisfied with the boy's attitude; sincerity is always a winning strategy. After giving him some small instructions, she went home to see how her house had changed.

The storefront has a back door in the alley behind it. It's a double door, and the carriages come in through it. They plan to use this door as the main entrance. There's a stable in the yard, where the three horses are happily eating their dry rations. The carriage is parked to the side, and the carriage compartment has already been cleaned and swept.

Not far away, Shen Xu's men were resting under a tree, while Li Xi and Young Master Shen were still chatting and laughing, almost becoming sworn brothers. Meng Zhelan covered her mouth and laughed: "Young Master Shen, please forgive me. My little brother has bothered you. Thank you for your help today. I have reserved two tables at Yuanlai Restaurant ahead. Please do me the honor of joining us."

"Miss Meng, you're too kind. No matter how much my brother helps us, it can't compare to Brother Li's generosity. So, I'll take my leave now." He went to the market to buy some trunks and baskets to store miscellaneous items, a wardrobe, and a bronze mirror for his dressing table. Shen Xu had already arranged for them to be delivered and arranged. Such a thoughtful person was hard to find. He had once helped someone in a righteous act, and now he was returning the favor. Meng Zhelan and the others were impressed by his character. They all praised Young Master Shen, who scratched his head shyly.

Ling'er and Sun Tiantian also came out from the inner room at this moment. "Lan'er, Xiaoxi, everything at home is ready, thanks to Young Master Shen..." The group walked towards the restaurant. It wasn't a long distance, less than a mile. Everyone was in high spirits, happy that they had officially settled in Kyoto today. From today onwards, the four of them would strive for their future in Kyoto. Only by becoming strong themselves could they gain a foothold, and no one would dare to bully them at will.

At the banquet, Li Xi and his three companions sat at one table with Shen Xu, while his subordinates sat at another. After a hearty drinking session, everyone was in high spirits. "When my family's noodle shop opens in a few days, I would appreciate it if Brother Shen could come and give me some pointers." "Definitely, definitely, Brother Li, even if you didn't ask, I would still shamelessly come." After another round of toasts, everyone became slightly tipsy, except for Li Xi, who remained sober.

The banquet had ended, and everyone said goodbye and went home. Shen Xu staggered out, and accidentally bumped his foot on the threshold. He was about to fall when Li Xi, who was standing nearby, caught him with lightning speed. Due to inertia, Shen Xu lost his balance and fell into Li Xi's arms.

Li Xi: (???3??),

Shen Xu: (；oдo)

Although he was drunk, he was still conscious. Seeing Li Xi's calm demeanor, Shen Xu blushed. Although both were men, their posture was rather ambiguous. After Li Xi helped Shen Xu to his feet, she found his coachman and helped him into the carriage.

Li Xi helped her three drunken sisters onto the carriage one by one, and then escorted them back to their rooms when they arrived home. Unable to bear the lingering smell of alcohol on her, Li Xi took a shower before lying down. Thinking it over, something felt off. How had she gradually become such a chivalrous and protective older brother figure? It must be because others were used to relying on those with superior martial arts skills. And it certainly made sense; with her high martial arts skills and agility, helping the young was only natural. With great power comes great responsibility, right? In her previous life, with her short arms and legs, she was helpless when she saw items displayed high in the supermarket, and taller people would always help her get them down. Helping others was a virtue of the Chinese nation; she had memorized the thoughts and theories of great men by heart during her studies. Though she hadn't become a great talent, she had at least become a decent person.

Before long, her breathing became even, and Li Xi, reassuring herself, fell asleep. Meanwhile, Shen Xu woke up thirsty in the middle of the night, looking for water. He remembered Li Xi's embrace; her eyelashes were long and thick, her eyes bright and sparkling, her nose delicate and straight, like a finely crafted work of art. The corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, carrying a confident and optimistic smile.

Shen Xu slapped himself twice, unable to understand why he blushed when he thought of Li Xi. He didn't usually have any homosexual tendencies. He must have drunk too much and gotten drunk. He quickly threw himself onto the bed, forcing himself to fall asleep.