Chapter 663 Thank you for your praise, Young Master Tang.

"Sister Qi, you're so clever to have Chen Sanyuan sell them this way!"

Fang Luxue looked at the bustling Herb Pavilion across the street, her heart filled with joy.

She had been worried that people wouldn't accept soap.

Although this product is useful, it still raises suspicions that it may contain toxins and is unsafe to use.

But first, let me introduce the more expensive green soap to everyone so that you have a better understanding of handmade soap.

Then, introducing cheaper soaps would make them even more appealing.

The shop assistants will also explain the differences between regular soap and handmade soap and make recommendations.

Just by looking at it, Fang Luxue felt that Xiangcao Pavilion was bound to make money.

Besides, these things are not difficult to make, and they are quite profitable, while also solving the demand for bath beans for many poor families.

It's truly a win-win situation.

"Business is too good, it's easy to attract attention, so we need to be more careful!" Wan Qiqi looked away, picked up the tea in front of her and took a sip.

“What I’m selling is something no one else has, so there’s no question of stealing business! But there are bound to be envious people. I’ve already asked Chen Sanyuan to contact the government. Once the approval is issued, no one can say anything!”

Fang Luxue felt confident that there wouldn't be any problems with the paperwork.

The opening of the Herb Pavilion was arranged with the government's approval, so there couldn't be any problems.

Fang Luxue's only worry was that her father would find out that she was the owner of Xiangcao Pavilion.

Although she told Wan Qiqi that her family agreed, it was only her mother's tacit approval.

The father was completely unaware.

But she thought, so what if her father refused?

I'm just a behind-the-scenes boss, and I don't show my face in public, so it's not shameful.

Is it not good to have your own business?

Thinking of this, Fang Luxue picked up a pastry and said, "Sister Qi, you know so much! If I had your abilities, I would never have let my brother end up guarding the frontier!"

Just as Wan Qiqi was about to speak, she heard someone interrupt her.

“Bowen is stationed on the frontier. Isn’t it because you’re insensible? If you were more sensible, why would he send you so far away, causing your uncle so much worry and preventing him from seeing you?”

With just one word, "Uncle," Wan Qiqi knew who it was without turning around.

Fang Luxue jumped up, looking at Tang Qiwen warily. "What are you doing here?"

She was afraid that Tang Qiwen had overheard what she had just said and then told her father to close down the Fragrant Grass Pavilion.

Tang Qiwen glanced at Wan Qiqi, then his gaze fell on the plaque of Xiangcao Pavilion.

Upon seeing this, Fang Luxue couldn't help but clench her skirt tightly.

"You and Manager Wan can have tea here, so why can't I?" Tang Qiwen said, turning his gaze away.

His gaze lingered on Wan Qiqi for a moment, then a wicked smile appeared on his face.

Wan Qiqi glanced at Tang Qiwen and said, "Of course, it's Tang Gongzi's freedom to go wherever he wants. However, if word gets out that Tang Gongzi is going out for tea during his official business hours, it might damage his reputation, wouldn't it?"

"Where I want to go is my own business. What right does Manager Wan have to interfere?"

Tang Qiwen seemed determined to get entangled with Wan Qiqi, so he sat down in an empty seat next to her.

"I am naturally not qualified to interfere, but what does Young Master Tang's actions say about Magistrate Fang?"

Wan Qiqi also sat down and looked at Tang Qiwen. "As everyone knows, Young Master Tang is Magistrate Fang's nephew. His words and actions naturally represent the magistrate's upbringing."

Tang Qiwen smiled coldly, seemingly no longer wanting to pretend, and said with cold eyes, "Wan Qiqi, you encouraged Fang Luxue to open a shop and show her face in public. When have you ever given face to my uncle?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Luxue's heart skipped a beat, and her face turned deathly pale.

Her hands, hidden beneath her skirt, trembled slightly. "Cousin, it's not..."

“Young Master Tang, you must provide evidence before you speak!” Wan Qiqi interrupted Fang Luxue’s explanation.

She looked at Tang Qiwen seriously, "Young Master Tang, where did you see me encouraging Xiaoxue'er? Drinking tea here, is that considered showing my face in public?"

Tang Qiwen was taken aback, not expecting Wan Qiqi to turn around and question him.

But he understood that Wan Qiqi had really changed compared to before.

Moreover, the other party now has various powerful backers, so they speak with more confidence!

But even so, so what?

A sparrow is just a sparrow; even if a phoenix perches on a branch, it can never become a phoenix.

Moreover, Wan Qiqi hadn't even flown onto the treetop yet; she had only leaped over a small branch.

Tang Qiwen's eyes turned cold. He leaned forward, staring at Wan Qiqi, and said in a cold voice, "Is that so? Then who owns that shop? If I report it to the authorities, do you think it can still operate?"

“My shop!” Wan Qiqi replied quickly. “Didn’t you realize? That manager is one of my people. He used to work at Xinglong Restaurant.”

Before Tang Qiwen could speak, Wan Qiqi continued, "That's right, Young Master Tang hasn't been to Xinglong Restaurant for a while, so naturally he wouldn't know that a new waiter has arrived!"

Tang Qiwen gritted his teeth, feeling that Wan Qiqi's skin was getting thicker and thicker, and said coldly, "Do you dare to say that this shop has nothing to do with Fang Luxue?"

“Yes, we are related!” Wan Qiqi said, her eyes crinkling with a smile. “She’s the owner of my shop and a good friend of mine, so naturally she cares about the shop and my business!”

"You've really not changed a bit, have you?" Tang Qiwen said coldly.

"Thank you for the compliment, Young Master Tang!" Wan Qiqi smiled and continued, "Young Master Tang wants to compete for the shop? Are you still holding a grudge? I remember you said that all grudges should be wiped clean. Are you not happy about that?"

"Of course I mean what I say!" Tang Qiwen practically spat out each word through gritted teeth.

He knew that if he turned against Wan Qiqi now, he might not have the upper hand.

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