Soon, "Xiaoxiao Fine Fruits and Vegetables" store had high-end packaged hazelnuts on the shelves. There were small plates for customers to sample on the counter, and next to them was a small and exquisite pair of pliers. With a gentle pinch, the hazelnut shell would crack open and reveal the plump kernel.

Customers who tried it could hardly resist the aroma that filled their mouths, and the more they chewed, the more fragrant it became, making them unable to stop and prompting them to buy it.

Hazelnuts are not cheap; better ones cost over 100 yuan per kilogram, while cheaper ones cost 20 or 30 yuan. Tang Xiaoxiao's shop has always sold high-priced, premium hazelnuts since it opened, and regular customers are well aware of this and have not expressed any objection to the expensive prices.

Moreover, hazelnuts are presentable whether you buy them for your own consumption or as gifts, so although their sales were not as booming as those of cherries initially, they were still quite considerable.

Tang Xiaoxiao sent gifts to her relatives and friends, including several close online friends in the game, such as the guild leader, the vice guild leader, and Han Yunqi. They all expressed their gratitude to her.

Since Tang Xiaoxiao's brief discussion with Han Yunqi about his romantic relationships in the game, the two haven't had a deep conversation. This was entirely expected by Tang Xiaoxiao. Han Yunqi wasn't one to confide in others, and that one time was probably because he was flustered after suddenly seeing his crush during the day and desperately needed someone to talk to. "Xiaoxiao" in the game wasn't a friend she knew in real life, and their lives had no connection after leaving the internet. She wasn't worried about her laughing at him or her telling others, so wasn't she the perfect confidante?

In reality, Han Yunqi only called Tang Xiaoxiao once last month, ostensibly to check on the project's progress and ask about the goods she had ordered, whether they were enough, etc. Tang Xiaoxiao said she was very satisfied and didn't need to repurchase for the time being, so the two didn't exchange any other information.

Then there was no further contact.

If she didn't know this person so well, and hadn't heard him confess his feelings in the game, she would have doubted whether he was really interested in her just by looking at his behavior on that phone call.

However, she still has things to do and can't spare the time to try and trick him.

The newly cultivated batch of flowers in the flower shed has grown to maturity. Tang Xiaoxiao rented a shop in City A and opened a boutique flower shop. The decoration was designed by a professional, with an overall style that is luxurious and romantic, leaning towards high-end. The main business scope is no different from other flower shops. The only advantage she has over others is that if the flowers sold in her shop are potted plants, she will provide a free replacement opportunity for any flowers that wither or die due to non-human damage. Bouquets and vase arrangements also have a much longer blooming period than others. A lily that is normally well cared for can last for a week to ten days, while Tang Xiaoxiao's lilies can bloom for nearly a month.

Although the prices are slightly higher, the flowers in Tang Xiaoxiao's shop are visibly larger and better-looking than those in other shops, with richer colors and stronger fragrances, and they also have a longer blooming period. There is also a free opportunity to replace the flowers with new potted plants. All things considered, it is much more cost-effective than buying flowers from other shops. Customers naturally understand this, and soon, "Hongchen" flower shop became known in the upper-class circles of City A and was favored by some young girls and wealthy ladies who like to enjoy life.

Speaking of the name of the flower shop, Tang Xiaoxiao used to love listening to the song "Laughing at the Mortal World," but felt that it wouldn't be good to use it directly as the shop name, so she chose the two characters "Red Dust." Anyway, she was terrible at coming up with names, so she decided on it without much thought.

At least she didn't open another "Xiaoxiao Flower Shop".

It's just a shop name; if her products are good, she won't have to worry about not having customers. She has a lot of confidence in the products she makes.

The management of the flower shop was directly handed over to Tang Rugo, and several young girls were hired as shop assistants. Tang Rugo had studied flower arranging diligently for several months and was also adept at how to care for flowers. Her aesthetic sense and taste were quite good, and she was equally skilled in interpersonal communication. Now she was quite capable, and there was nothing too complicated about the flower shop, so Tang Xiaoxiao was very relieved to leave it to her.

Tang Xiaoxiao didn't say it directly to Tang Ruguo, but she had already planned that when Tang Ruguo was truly capable of standing on her own, she would fund the opening of a branch store just for her, which would also fulfill her pity for this little sister with a difficult fate from her previous life.

So far, she owns two stores in City A: "Xiaoxiao Boutique Fruits and Vegetables" and "Hongchen" Flower Shop. The boutique fruit and vegetable store is already quite established and can be expanded into a branch. Tang Xiaoxiao plans to discuss this further after the villa is completed.

Both stores are located in City A, and they frequently deal with various government departments. Tang Xiaoxiao didn't hesitate to use her existing backer. She contacted He Zhan at the beginning of the business. In City A, the He family, while not exactly all-powerful, was close. With his reputation protecting them, government departments almost never bothered them. They didn't even encounter the minor troubles that other stores would face, such as thugs causing trouble or neighborhood disputes.

However, Tang Xiaoxiao encountered a small incident that day.

A well-known restaurant under the He family's umbrella had just been renovated and was having a reopening ceremony. They had ordered a batch of flowers from her to decorate the venue. Normally, this kind of thing could be left to the staff, but because it was a He family order, Tang Xiaoxiao, who had nothing else to do, came personally. She was also going to be there for the opening. While she and Tang Ruguo were going over the items on the order in the restaurant, two young people walked in through the door.

The two men were both quite young, appearing to be in their early twenties. They were both strikingly handsome, tall young men, dressed elegantly, clearly sons of wealthy families. One of them, with dark blue hair, said to the other as they walked, "This is the place, isn't it? I must say, the decor is quite nice. I really don't understand women; why do they all like this kind of stuff?"

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