With great hope, they rushed to the entrance of Pinxianglou and saw Song Ruoan's miserable and dejected figure from afar.
The crowd bustled in and out of the entrance of Pinxianglou, all looking at Song Ruoan's face with curiosity and inquiry, causing Song Ruoan's slender and fragile body to sway involuntarily.
Upon seeing this, He Yunze's hand clenched tightly as he lifted the carriage curtain.
Before the carriage had even come to a complete stop in front of the building, he hurriedly jumped off and ran to Song Ruoan.
"Ruo'an, have you seen the boss? Why are you still waiting here?"
"It's better to wait inside than to wait at the door!"
After He Yunze finished speaking, panting, he saw Song Ruoan raise her head with tears streaming down her face.
"I didn't see him, my husband, I didn't see him. Let's go home... I want to go home. I don't want to stay here anymore."
He Yunze's heart sank. The crowd around him was bustling. He moved closer to Song Ruoan and asked in a low voice, "What happened?"
"I just promised Prince Xiu that I would see the boss and get the store's prized possession. Su Mingli was also just promoted. I can't leave!"
Song Ruoan bit her lip tightly, her face streaked with tears and beads of sweat.
"I've been standing here for two or three hours, but I haven't seen the boss at all! I'm so embarrassed. Isn't he deliberately making things difficult for me?"
"When I went to question the manager of the brothel, he even loudly proclaimed in front of everyone that it wasn't him begging me to see him, but that I insisted on seeing him, and that I couldn't wait and should go home to nurse my child..."
"Everyone who heard this laughed at me!"
Song Ruoan had never been so humiliated, and she began to choke up as she spoke.
Upon hearing this, He Yunze gritted his teeth, finally understanding that the owner of Xianglou's attitude was not as kind as they had initially thought.
The previous three-way push might have been more like a test.
But King Xiu gave him one last day, and there was no way he would leave empty-handed.
Otherwise, if Su Mingli gets promoted this time, he'll be demoted next time!
He Yunze took a deep breath and then said, "They don't know anything, but they're just watching you make a fool of yourself. But if you meet the boss and make a deal with him, will anyone still dare to laugh at you?"
"At that time, they won't even have time to curry favor with you, and Song Xizhi will be trampled under your feet!"
Hearing He Yunce's words of comfort, Song Ruoan felt much better. She felt that He Yunce was right and that she had to seize this opportunity to stop Song Xizhi from being so smug in the Marquis's mansion.
Seeing that Song Ruoan had finally calmed down, He Yunze secretly summoned Shuangxi and instructed her to send seven or eight people to find the other exits of Pinxianglou.
Yesterday, the owner of Pinxianglou was clearly inside, but he waited in front of the door for so long without seeing the owner come out, which proves that Pinxianglou has other exits.
Whenever you meet that boss, you should try your best to meet his demands, no matter what they are!
He Yunze thought for a moment, then led Song Ruoan into the Fragrant Pavilion.
When Shuangxi sent word that he had discovered the back door of Pinxianglou, He Yunce ordered him to guard the back door.
He himself, along with Song Ruoan, waited in front of the door on the top floor for an entire day.
With such a double attack, it would be difficult for the boss to avoid meeting them.
finally!
Persistence pays off. The two waited in front of the door for another day, until their legs were trembling.
As dusk settled, the arrogant innkeeper returned to their side and finally spoke with a smile.
"Although the boss is very busy, seeing how sincere you two are, he finally agreed to meet you."
"When you go in, be polite and explain your request clearly. The boss will consider it accordingly."
Upon hearing this, He Yunze was stunned for a moment, then his breathing became rapid.
It's finally here! I've been waiting for two whole days!
A surge of excitement seemed to wash over him, and he suddenly grabbed Song Ruoan's hands, trying his best to suppress his inner excitement.
"Thank you for your help, shopkeeper!"
"Don't worry, boss. You're very busy. I've waited a long time for this opportunity, so I will definitely cherish it and have a good talk with you!"
Song Ruoan nodded hurriedly. She gripped He Yunce's hands tightly, equally excited. The humiliation of the past was swept away, and she felt so happy that she wanted to jump up.
The boss is so arrogant, he must have a mysterious background and a huge power behind him.
The boss wouldn't even give face to Prince Ning. Prince Ning is extremely noble, yet he can't even see the boss.
If we're talking about it, they were probably the first people in the world to see the true face of the owner of Pinxianglou.
She has the ability to burn incense, she has a teacher from the same school, and she waits so devoutly. It's impossible for the boss not to be moved!
The shopkeeper opened the door with a smile, and the two quickly grasped each other's hands and walked inside, their faces beaming with happiness.
Upon entering, a warm feeling wafts from the bright room, accompanied by a faint fragrance, making one's heart flutter with joy.
As soon as He Yunze entered the room, he saw a blurry figure through the expensive, gold-inlaid, three-panel Suzhou embroidery screen, and his breathing became much lighter.
His voice was polite and courteous, but also tinged with a hint of restraint: "He Yunze from the Marquis of Anding's residence, along with his wife, has come to visit the owner of Pinxianglou. We are truly grateful that the owner has taken the time to meet us..."
Song Ruoan nodded hurriedly, her voice so sweet it seemed like it could be squeezed to ooze water: "Senior brother, we are from the same school. Today I've come not only to greet you, but also to discuss the art of incense making and seek cooperation."
“Your family is very wealthy and now owns the entire Xianglou. We would like to cooperate with you to take over the entire Yongle Street and create a wonder of the world.”
As soon as Song Ruoan finished speaking, the warm room fell silent for a moment before a clear female voice rang out from behind the screen.
"Oh? You want to cooperate with me? But I don't cooperate with just anyone."
Upon hearing the pleasant voice, they realized it was a young woman's voice, not the middle-aged man they had imagined.
The two even felt that the voice was vaguely familiar.
He Yunze and Song Ruoan exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with doubt, but he quickly recovered and respectfully added:
"Yes, that's right. Cooperation requires sincerity. Ruo'an and I are full of sincerity, and we've even brought Ruo'an's specially developed incense, which is of top quality. Please come and taste it with us."
Song Ruoan nodded, making a gesture like Xi Shi holding her heart: "I never expected that Senior Sister is so young and accomplished. I have admired you for a long time and have been waiting for two or three days just to see you."
As soon as the two finished speaking, the woman behind the screen did not answer, but a sound of fabric rubbing together could be heard, as if she had just stepped off the soft couch.
As the renowned owner of the brothel walked towards them step by step, the two men almost froze in their tracks.
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