"Moonlit Fate Painting Studio, hmm, that's a nice name!"

Yun Yishu nodded in approval.

[My younger sister is truly cultured.]

"When I was young, I didn't know the moon and called it a white jade plate. I also suspected it was a mirror from the Jade Terrace, flying in the blue clouds."

Yun Duoduo felt that the painting studio needed an elegant name to attract the attention of talented men and beautiful women.

"Those who come to the painting studio are all destined to meet us. We sell paintings on the first floor and have private rooms on the second floor. We treat our VIP customers to the best tea and fruit."

"VIP customer?"

Yun Yishu felt that his younger sister was always saying things he didn't quite understand, but he knew she was very smart.

"That's right, a customer who can bring us a lot of money."

With this explanation, Yun Yishu understood.

"By the way, Your Majesty, we must create a buzz on our opening day, run promotions and activities, and attract customers with freebies."

"Promotion..."

Yun Yishu looked at Yun Duoduo, puzzled.

"It's like a cheap sale, like buy one get one free!"

"I see."

"In a moment, I'll write down a list. Your Majesty, find plenty of copies to make, and distribute them all over the streets and alleys of the capital on opening day!"

With a wave of her little hand, Yun Duoduo looked as if she had everything under control.

"Alright, let's do as my sister says!"

After saying that, Yun Yishu took a big gulp of tea and left Fushuang Palace excitedly.

These days, he's been busy opening his shop, and he feels his life has become much more fulfilling.

...

Half a month later, Yun Yishu and Kang Qiming selected a shop for the painting studio, purchased a batch of calligraphy and paintings by newly emerging scholars in the capital, and hung them on the walls of the studio.

The painting studio was located in the city center, where there was a great flow of people on weekdays. Officials, merchants, and vendors passing by would all see the painting studio.

As his name suggests, Chu Dunshi was a middle-aged man with a sturdy build, fair skin, and wearing a dark blue robe.

"Boss, do you think this order is acceptable?"

Chu Dunshi took a neatly written flyer and handed it to Yun Yishu. It read:

Moonlit Edge Painting Studio Opens

To celebrate our grand opening, Yuexiayuan Art Gallery is giving back to our valued customers. We offer a wide selection of calligraphy, original works, and paintings by renowned artists. Whatever you're looking for, we have it.

All customers who visit the store today can register for a free sheet of Xuan paper and enjoy a free listening session of famous guqin pieces in the private room on the second floor.

On the first day of opening, the first 50 customers to make a purchase will receive a free calligraphy brush, and customers numbered 51-100 will receive a free brush holder.

Welcome to visit, browse, and purchase!

"Yes, that's fine. Send someone to distribute it. Make sure every residence in the capital receives this order!"

"Don't worry, boss!"

Yun Yishu looked at the stack of flyers. "My younger sister said we need to create hype for the opening day."

After sending people to distribute flyers, Chu Dunshi began to busy himself with assigning tasks to the various employees.

"Xiao Wang, you're in charge of the landscape paintings."

"Xiao Tang, you're in charge of the animal drawings."

"Sixth Brother, you know more about the history of famous people, so you'll be in charge of the portrait paintings."

"And that one, oh dear, Li, be careful! You can't put those candles on such a high shelf!"

"Uh, well, Xiao Sun, you're in charge of the calligraphy. The rest of you, greet the guests at the door. Make sure to greet everyone who comes; don't neglect them! Everyone to your positions, let's get to work!"

"Brother Chu, I didn't expect you to be able to say so much in one breath!"

Yun Yishu joked.

"Don't worry, boss, everything is set up for the first day of business. Now we're just waiting for the opening at Chenshi (7-9 AM)."

Chu Dunshi wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Um."

Yun Yishu looked at the paintings covering the wall and nodded in satisfaction.

The art studio's staff were busy, and before they knew it, it was time to open for business.

Chu Dunshi and his workshop staff stood in a neat row at the shop entrance and shouted in unison, "The workshop is now open! Welcome to visit!" After shouting, they all bowed, attracting passersby to stop and watch.

Then, with the help of the painting studio's staff, Chu Dunshi removed the red cloth covering the painting studio's plaque, and a round of applause broke out from the crowd.

The loudest-voiced shop assistant in the painting studio kept shouting at the entrance, "On the first day of opening, the first 50 customers who enter the store will receive a free calligraphy brush, and the 51st to 100th customers will receive a free brush holder."

"You won't regret coming in! Welcome to browse and shop!" This slogan attracted passersby.

Others began greeting customers who entered the store.

"Please come in, sir. Would you like to see paintings or calligraphy?"

Xiao Zhao leaned close to an elderly man with white hair and asked him a question.

“My master wants to send our son to a famous private school in the capital, but there are limited spots, so he would like to give a painting to the teacher,” the old man in the light green robe replied.

"What do you think of this painting, 'Rain Nourishes Peach and Plum Trees'?"

"Hmm, the meaning is quite nice. How much does it cost?"

"Fifty taels, but since it's our opening day, I'll give you forty-five taels of silver."

"Okay, this one will do."

"Okay, this painting is a bit big. Please leave your address, and I'll deliver it to your home in a little while."

Xiao Zhao led the group to the registration office.

“Oh, my husband and I are having a fight. I want to buy a painting to appease him.”

A plump woman in a pink dress said loudly,

"What does your husband like?" Xiao Tang asked with a smile.

"Yes, he likes to eat lychees, and I often buy them for him."

"Yes, this way please. What do you think of this painting, 'Red Lychees'? It's a work by the famous contemporary artist, Wu Xian."

“I think it’s a good idea. Looking at this painting, he can still remember how good I was to him.”

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